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Legatt’s hobby fuels NOS business BY NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER
RICE – Following the August 2012 permanent shut down of Verso Paper Corporation’s mill site in Sartell, Jerry Legatt was without a job. Legatt, of Rice, worked as a millwright for 37 years and had thought little about leaving the employer before retirement. Faced with no work, he looked into his metaphorical toolbox and picked out his passion for sleds and snow. The longtime snowmobile enthusiast expanded his hobby of selling snowmobile parts into a full-time enterprise. “My wife was gracious enough to let me do this rather than go out and get a real job,” said Legatt. “It worked out really well. I didn’t expect to sell what I’ve been selling.” Legatt is the owner of Jerry’s NOS Cat Parts LLC. He has accrued over 165,000 new old stock Arctic Cat snowmobile
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Jerry Legatt works on a 1970 snowmobile clone Jan. 2 in Rice. Legatt is the owner of Jerry’s NOS Cat Parts LLC., where he buys and sells new old stock parts for Arctic Cat snowmobiles.
parts on his property and makes his business buying and selling through internet sales. It was an endeavor that began with a father-son vintage sled restoration
project. “When we got it all done with, I thought it was fun and wanted to do more,” said Legatt, who raced cross-county events before he was married. “I
bought a second sled and had trouble finding parts.” Legatt began fabricating parts for himself and soon the demand grew. He founded Arctic Restorations with friend Bill
Adams, and the two filled orders for reproduction and NOS – original, unused – parts for over 10 years before separating the two businesses in 2015. Legatt dedicated himself to strict-
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ly NOS parts. “If I don’t have it, I refer them to Bill; if Bill doesn’t have it, he refers them to me,” Legatt said. Legatt’s stock includes vintage pieces that date back to the 1960s to present day items. “The older the parts, the less there are of them,” Legatt said. “They are getting used up. Finding some of the parts is getting harder and harder. As the years go up, in five-year or 10year increments, you find more.” Stocked in Legatt’s quonset shed are catalogued belts, tracks, skis, wear bars, washers and more. The warehouse mimics a parts store with each part in a specific location. Legatt works from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day, filling orders and sorting through purchased stock. Some parts look brand new even though they are 45 or more years old. Others appear to have gone through a war zone. Worn parts are discarded and unidentifiable objects are stored in boxes to be sorted through
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Kahl named member of the year Sportsmen’s Club gathers for meeting BY ANNA HINKEMEYER STAFF WRITER
RICE – Friends, fellowship, awards and conversation were the four aspects to the Rice Area Sportsmen’s Club meeting that took place Jan. 2 at the Old Village Hall in Rice. The meeting started with the member of the year award, which was given to treasurer Mike Kahl. The honor was voted on by all members present at the December meeting. “The award is given based on not only what the member has done in the current year, but what they have done in their entirety of their involvement in the club,” said
Jeff Popp, board member. “Mike has been involved in the club since the early 1990s and has helped out in just about every club function, from the game feed to banquets and program, planting trees and cleaning ditches among other things. He always brings a good attitude and is willing to help out whenever needed.” Kahl has served in several positions during his time with the club. “I want to thank everyone for the award,” Kahl said. “It is an honor, and I am thankful to continue serving the club wherever I can.” The club also took a moment to recognize Jim Petron, who received the legacy award at the Dec. 5 meeting. Petron, 77, is the first ever recipient of the award and was bestowed the honor for his dedication and involvement to the club since the 1960s.
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Board member Jeff Popp (left) presents treasurer Mike Kahl with the Rice Area Sportsmen’s Club member of the year award Jan. 2 in Rice. Kahl has been a member since the early 1990s.
“The award really reflects who Jim is as a person,” said Jerome Kahl, president. “He works hard and is constantly advocating for our club.”
During the meet- of Trails End Taxidermy, ing, the big buck contest measured the racks. Cash also took place. Members prizes were given to the brought deer or elk antSportsmen’s club lers from the fall’s harpage 2 vest, and John Hlebaen,
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Creative Memories advisor Guzek hosts scrapbooking opportunity
BY ANNA HINKEMEYER STAFF WRITER
SAUK RAPIDS – Pictures, videos and important dates and appointments are all living in a digital age, saved on a cell phone, tablet or laptop. But one day in the future, what if those things are all locked in technology, where the future prevents us from accessing everything important from today? Amy Guzek, of Sauk Rapids, is advocating for a way to preserve those memories through her work as an advisor for Creative Memories. Creative Memories is a company based in St. Cloud, specializing in scrapbooking supplies.
Creative Memories was booming with business in the 1990s, but business strained at the start of the recession in 2008. In 2014, when they were struggling again, Caleb Hayhoe stepped in and took over ownership. Since then, he has put Creative Memories back in the successful scrapbooking market in central Minnesota and beyond. “A lot of people don’t realize Creative Memories has returned and is thriving,” Guzek said. “The company is adding more customers and advisors every day, and it is so cool to see.” For Guzek and her family, Creative Memories holds a special place. Her husband, Bob, worked for Creative Memories prior to the downturn of the company. This past summer, they asked him to return. Guzek joined the company as an independent advisor in November 2018. “I have always enjoyed scrapbooking, so when I heard they were looking
for advisors, I signed on,” Guzek said. “I have been a stay-at-home mom to four kids, but now that the youngest is in preschool, I have more time to scrapbook and be an advocate for the art. Creative Memories has always been known for their quality and now they are pushing that even more.” As a new consultant, Guzek is hosting an event from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Feb. 9 at Living Waters Lutheran Church, 1911 Fourth Avenue N., Sauk Rapids. The day will include the sale of Creative Memories products, the use of Guzek’s scrapbooking tools and creation of a scrapbook. Meals will be provided. “There are not a lot of scrapbooking events in the area,” Guzek said. “I really enjoy planning and hanging out with people doing something I love. It was a natural step for me to host an event. Living Waters was so gracious to let me use their space, so the event will benefit them as well.” Participants must register with Guzek by calling 320-267-6202 or emailing amyeguzak@yahoo.com. No day of registrations will be accepted and there is a fee to attend.
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Amy Guzek showcases finished scrapbook pages Jan. 3 in Sauk Rapids. Guzek is passionate about scrapbooking and preserving memories for future generations in an accessible format.
“My hope is everyone who attends will get a lot out of it,” Guzek said. “Scrapbooking can be fun, and Creative Memories offers kits to make it even easier for those who aren’t real interested or don’t want to put in the time to create a large scrapbook. All of that will be available for purchase at the event.” Although this will be Guzek’s first event, she does not foresee it being her last. “Like me, I think
there are many others who wish they could scrapbook more,” Guzek said. “My hope is to give members of the community opportunities to come together and scrapbook more often, as well as passing their love of the art onto friends. Scrapbooking is an important, but under appreciated art. Yes, scrapbooking can be used to document major events, but it also helps document everyday life in an organized fashion.”
Guzek hopes to help others preserve their memories, putting pictures in print rather than having them stored in cyberspace. “Someday, they will look back on the scrapbook they have made and smile, knowing they have those memories readily accessible and available in a way that the future generations of family can see them,” she said.
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Patrick and Sharon (Rolstad) Cairns had a private family gathering at their home Nov. 24, 2018 i Amy Guzek works on pasting paper onto her celebrating their 60th anniversary. The couple was a Supplies cover Amy Guzek’s table Jan. 3 in Sauk Rapids. scrapbooking pages Jan. 3 in Sauk Rapids. Guzek is married Nov. 27, 1958, at the Church of Our Savior m Guzek has been an advisor for Creative Memories since hosting a scrapbooking event Feb. 9 at Living Waters in Little Falls. H Lutheran Church. November 2018. a
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New old stock snowmobile parts are organized on racking in Jerry Legatt’s warehouse in Rice Jan. 2. The building holds over 165,000 original parts.
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from front again at a later date. Legatt organizes his items by recording information on notecards before compiling it into his internet database. Legatt said the demand for new old stock has increased as baby boomers and other snowmobile enthusiasts relive their childhoods by restoring old sleds. The hobby skyrocketed in the last 10 years and seems to have reached a plateau, while still maintaining a market. “This generation is starting to use up all the 1960s-70s stuff,” Legatt said. “The next generation, they’re coming around. At first, everyone thought us old guys were the only ones interested in it. Now, we are finding the younger generation who grew up with the ‘80s and ‘90s want to fix those sleds up.” NOS parts are desirable to those who want to compete in shows and swap meets that require original parts. “A lot of guys want the new old stock so they can classify their sled as an original and not have an aftermarket part on it,” Legatt said. “The new old stock stuff is probably more desirable (than re-
Mitch Fiedler (left), former Rice Area Sportsmen’s Club president, presents Jim Petron with a plaque in Rice Dec. 6. Petron was awarded the club’s first ever legacy award for his dedication and service to the club.
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A 1971 King Kat is displayed with its custom cover in 2016. The sled was a charity build, executed by Jerry Legatt and Bill Adams, which raised $42,000 at raffle for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
production). It isn’t always as pretty as the reproduced stuff because its obviously 40-45-55 years old. But there is always a purest out there who has to have the new old stock stuff.” Legatt has no trouble filling that demand. He purchases NOS from across the country as former dealers sell off stock and families are faced with selling off estates. “When snowmobiles first came out, there were thousands of dealers because all you had to do to be a dealer was buy three snowmobiles,” Legatt said. “All the farmers in the winter time who didn’t have a lot to do would become a dealer and sell snowmobiles. The garage mechanic in town with a tow-stall garage would do the same
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thing. … That’s why there are so many parts out there, even today, 45 years later.” Although Legatt has restored roughly 30 snowmobiles in his years – including a 1971 King Kat he and Adams charity build for the Make-A-Wish Foundation – he is stepping back from wrenching to focusing solely on his online business. “I really like buying and selling more now than I did,” he said. “It’s not that I don’t like restoring but there are not enough hours in the day. This business takes up so much time. I have to buy parts, I have to get them here, I have to go through them all, repackage them and inventory them. And then when a person calls, I have to go out to the warehouse and
first- and second-place winners of an animals harvested in Minnesota, as well as smaller cash prizes for those taken out of state Sarah Kaschmitter won first place with antlers from a deer shot near her family’s farm northeast of Sauk Rapids. Dave Thene took second place with his nine-point rack. “We always enjoy doing the big buck contest,” Kahl said. “It allows everyone the opportunity to see what animals were shot and for those hunters to show off their success a little bit.” The club also invited Ivan Schumann, of Sauk Rapids, to speak. Schumann contracted babesiosis, a parasite transmitted by deer ticks, July 1 while walking in the woods on his property. “The next day, I could already feel the effects of the bite,” Schumann said. “I lost my energy, motivation, stamina and balance. I finally went into the doc-
get them. I am a one-man show here.” Even though Legatt is the only employee at Jerry’s NOS Cat Parts LLC, he would not have it another way. Legatt said his job does not feel like work. The best part for him is the unknown. “It’s like a treasure trove,” said Legatt about searching through boxes of newly-purchased parts. “… You’re thinking what am I all going to get. … I’m like a kid at Christmas. You never know when you open up a box of parts what is all going to be in there.” As Legatt builds his business, it is clear he found a missing part when his hobby became profession more than six years ago.
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Patricia “Pat” G. Furst Memorial services were 11:30 a.m. Jan. 3 at Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids for Patricia “Pat” G. Furst, age 65, of Rice, who passed away Dec. 27, 2018 at the St. Cloud Hospital. Rev. Ken Popp officiated and burial was at Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Rice. Visitation will be one hour prior to the services Thursday at the funeral home. Pat was born March 17, 1953, in Farmer, S.D. to Gerald and Virginia (Welchert) Paradeis. She worked for the Minneapolis Park Board, in housekeeping at the St. Cloud Hospital, and most recently at IWCO in Little Falls. Pat enjoyed reading, playing cards, and baking, especially homemade pizzas. She was a caring, helpful, quiet woman with a servant’s heart. Pat was a natural caregiver and would want that to be her legacy. Survivors include
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RICE – Watab Township residents will have the opportunity to weigh in on 2019 road improvements at an upcoming hearing. The township has scheduled to hear from property owners and stakeholders regarding roadwork to Frost Road, Burton Place and Burton Court and the portion of 85th Street that is west of Highway 10. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. Jan. 22. “In the past the board was accused several times of coming up with a plan and then informing the people that is what they were going to do,” said Todd Waytashek, township board chair, in a conversation after the meeting. “We ended up with a large number of engineering changes – 95th is an example. There were something like 14-15 engineering changes over the course of 95th Street (Northwest) this past year. We’re hoping to avoid some of that. We’re hoping to get all the citizens input up front and have them ask as many questions early, so we address it on time.” The meeting will be conducted in three ses-
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ST. CLOUD – Two people were injured Dec. 28 in a semi-truck versus pickup truck collision. Michael Fitzmaurice, 53, of Sauk Rapids, was westbound on Interstate 94 in West Union Township when his semi-tractor lost control on ice and pushed a westbound pickup truck,
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Sunday, Jan. 6, 1-2 p.m. — Open Skating. Sports Arena East, 1410 Third Ave. S., Sauk Rapids. No sticks, pucks or horse play. Under 13 must be accompanied by an onsite adult. Ages 4 and under free with paid adult.
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abilities and levels are welcome to attend. Come for onemonth free introduction classes. ILICIL Independent Lifestyles, 215 N. Benton Drive, Sauk Rapids. Wear loose clothing and bring a water bottle. Saturday, Jan. 19, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. — Decades of Dance presented by Company North Crest. Celebrate 25 years of dance with North Crest Kids Activity Center. Features dancers ages 5-16. Matinee performance also features recreational dancers ages 3-5. Paramount Center for the Arts, 913 W. St. Germain Street, St. Cloud. For tickets visit https://www.paramountarts.org.
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Tuesday, Jan. 8, 7-8 p.m. — Tech Tutors. Have trouble understanding your laptop, e-readers or another electronic device? Would you like to download books from the library website but are unsure how to get started? Sign up for a one-on-one 30-minute session with library staff. For adults. Registration required. Great River Regional Saturday, Jan. 12, 10:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. — Preschool Library, 1300 W. St. Germain Street, St. Cloud. For more Fair. Hosted by MOMS Club of St. Cloud. Twelve information visit https://griver.org/events. schools will be available with information for parents to be able to make an informed choice regarding preschool Dec. 24 0426 hrs: Officers responded to a verbal doWednesday, Jan. 9, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. — Food Safety for their child. Great River Regional Library, 1300 West mestic on the 100 block of 15th Street Court. Upon Modernization Act Grower Training. One-day train- St. Germain Street, St. Cloud. arrival, female stated the male would not let her sleep ing course for produce growers. The Produce Safety Rule requires fruit and vegetable farms that grow, Saturday, Jan. 12, 11 a.m. to noon — Spiritual Wisdom after arguing for several hours. Officers instructed the pack, harvest or hold produce and that do not qualify on Dreams. Spiritual discussion. Open to the public. Great two separate for the night. for an exemption or exclusion from the rule attend this River Regional Library, 1300 W. St. Germain Street, St. Dec. 26 0142 hrs: Officers learned of a fraudulent training. River’s Edge Convention Center, 10 Fourth Cloud. For more information call Sandy at 763-772-5569. call made to Kwik Trip with someone threatening to Ave. S., St. Cloud. Registration at https://psp.tix.com/ Schedule.aspx?OrgNum=5646. Saturday, Jan. 12, 6-8 p.m. — Open Mic Night. Music, pistol whip the employees and rob the store. Store poetry, comedy and more are welcomed to perform. Rock staff did not think the threats were legit but asked for extra patrol throughout the evening. Officers did not Thursday, Jan. 10 and Friday, Jan. 11 — Minnesota Creek Coffeehouse, 214 Second Ave. N., Sauk Rapids. see suspicious activity while on patrol. Organic Conference. River’s Edge Convention Center, 10 Fourth Ave. S., St. Cloud. For more information visit Monday, Jan. 14, 12:30-6:30 p.m. — American Red Dec. 30 0325 hrs: Officers received a call from a fehttps://www.mda.state.mn.us/environment-sustainabili- Cross Blood Donations. Receive one free Grand Chamty/minnesota-organic-conference. pion Meats chicken breast with one-pint donation. First male on the 1600 block of Prairie View Lane Northeast regarding classmates hacking her Instagram Presbyterian Church, 306 Norway Drive, Foley. account and sending suicidal messages to contacts Thursday, Jan. 10, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. — Benton Sherburne Corn Growers and East Central Irriga- Tuesday, Jan. 15, 3-6 p.m. — 4-H Breakfast Party. through the application. Officers gave the female adBring your robe, slippers and be ready to eat breakfast. vice about obtaining a harassment restraining order. Games will be played and a winter craft will be made. For grades third through seventh. Foley High School, 621 Incidents: 23 medicals, 22 various calls, 17 assists, Penn Street, Foley. Register through Foley Community 12 alarms, 11 domestics, 11 parking, 10 traffic stops, Foster grandparent volunteers receive recognition 9 suspicious, 7 property, 6 child, 5 unwanted, 5 drivST. CLOUD – Volunteers from Catholic Charities Education or by calling the Benton County Extension ing, 5 accidents, 4 welfare checks, 4 permits, 4 tows, Offi ce at 320-968-5077. Limited to 25 participants. 4-H Foster Grandparent Program gathered Dec. 18, to rec3 civil, 3 thefts, 2 criminal damage to property, 2 disognize volunteers’ efforts and celebrate their respective membership not required. turbances, 2 terroristic threats and 2 human services years of service to the program. reports. Wednesday, Jan. 16, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Food Safety Thirty-five foster grandparents from St. Cloud, SarModernization Act Grower Training. One-day traintell, Sauk Rapids, Paynesville, Avon, Waite Park and Rice, along with area educators and Catholic Charities ing course for produce growers. The Produce Safety staff were treated to a meal at Pizza Ranch in Waite Park. Rule requires fruit and vegetable farms that grow, Stacy Lund, program director and Sara Heurung, area pack, harvest or hold produce and that do not qualify supervisor, led the annual program and acknowledged for an exemption or exclusion from the rule attend this Dec. 27 0959 hrs: Officers received a report of a vehifoster grandparents with one-, 10- and 20-year volunteer- training. River’s Edge Convention Center, 10 Fourth cle that slid off the road near the intersection of 125th Ave. S., St. Cloud. Registration at https://psp.tix.com/ Street Northwest and 16th Avenue Southwest. The ing milestones. Penny Lundblad (Oak Ridge Elementary School, Schedule.aspx?OrgNum=5646. vehicle slid into power pole anchor wire and caused Sartell), Kathleen Brown (Mississippi Heights Elemendamage to the passenger side of the vehicle. tary School, Sauk Rapids), and Steve Lovold (Kennedy Wednesday, Jan. 16, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Upper MissisCommunity School, St. Joseph) were recognized for one sippi Irrigators Association annual meeting. Free lunch Incidents: 2 various calls. served at noon. Speakers on nitrogen rules, weed control, year of service. Agnes Steichen (Discovery Community School, water quality updates, irrigation management and lowWaite Park) and Judy Groth (Pine Meadow Elementary, cost updates to sprinklers and more. Bowlus Community Outs y Center, 106 First Ave. S., Bowlus. ~ Large, Swanville, MN Area ~ ropert e Sel tandin Sartell) were recognized for 10 years of service. Please ls in 3 P g Farm This tPBeen onrlthy arcel Not MULTI-PARCEL M REAL ESTATE E o a e N N s an a d AucetiSeparate P s H arket in rs MaryLou Omann (Hillside School, Sauk Rapids) on Loc roperty M 50 Yea ations Thursday, Jan. 17, 7:30-8:45 a.m. — Foley Chamber of was recognized for 20 years of service and her retirement. Commerce Meeting. Blow Molded Specialities Inc., 222 This year marks the 53rd anniversary of the Catholic Bronder Drive. Foley. Charities Foster Grandparent Program. The Catholic Charities Foster Grandparent Program offers seniors, ages 55 and older, the opportunity to work Thursday, Jan. 17, 2:15-5 p.m. — 4-H Breakfast Party. Sale Time 1 p.m. with students in schools or other non-profit agencies Bring your robe, slippers and be ready to eat breakfast. Saturday, January 19, 2019 Games will be played and a winter craft will be made. where there are children who need extra help to succeed. 325.72 ACRE FARM SELLS IN THREE PARCELS The program offers benefits to volunteers, including a Grades second through fifth begin at 2:15 p.m. Grades Parcels Include: #1. 77.46 Acres +/- With Beautiful Picturesque Elevated Building Site With Panoramic Views, Colored Steel Storage Buildings & Older #3 tax-free hourly stipend, transportation reimbursement for sixth and seventh begin at 3:30 p.m. Mississippi Heights Mobile Home, Access To Ganz Lake . #2. 125.80 Acres +/- 73 Acres +/- Good mileage, orientation, on-going training, health benefits Elementary School, 1003 Fourth Street S., Sauk Rapids. Productive Tillable Farm Land Bal. Wooded Hunting Or Recreational Land. Register through Sauk Rapids-Rice Community EducaBuilding Eligibility. #3. 122.46 Acres +/- This Is One Of The Most Beautiful and more. The joy of helping children and getting freUnique Parcels Offered At Auction In This Area. Inc. 60 + Acres Heavily Wooded, quent hugs seem to be among the most mentioned ben- tion or by calling the Benton County Extension Office at Approx. 25 Acre Ganz Lake. Bal. Hunting And Recreational Land. Great Access. 320-968-5077. Limited to 25 participants. Building Eligibility, Abundant Wildlife. efits, according to Heurung. Property Location. 8142 10th Ave, Swanville, MN. 1/2 Mile South Of For more information or to apply to be a foster grandSwanville, MN On County Rd. #15 (Balcony Rd.) Then 1 Mile South On 10th #1 parent, contact Sara Heurung at 320-229-4589 or sheu- Thursday, Jan. 17 and Friday, Jan. 18 — Upper Midwest Ave. ( Morrison Line Road) To Property. Signs Are Posted. Fruit, Vegetable and Farmers Market Conference and This Property Has Not Been For Sale In Nearly 50 Years #2 rung@ccstcloud.org Original Property ID# 31.0193.000 Sect. 19, Twp 128, Range 031. Trade Show. Rivers Edge Convention Center, 10 Fourth Morrison County, MN • Land will be surveyed Ave. S., St. Cloud. For more information visit https:// Inspection Date: Sat., Dec. 22, 2018, Sat., Dec. 29, 2018, Sat., Jan. 5, 2019, Gass, Wright named to dean’s list 1 to 2 PM Each Day or by. Appt. If Needed www.mfvga.org. ASHLAND, Wis. – Sauk Rapids residents Nicole For Booklet Containing Maps, Surveys & Terms & Conditions Please Phone: Mid-American Auction Co. 320-760-2979 Or Our Broker Steve Hansen Remax Results 320-241-0905. You May Review Booklet And Aerial Gass and Stephanie Wright have been named to the Northland College fall term dean’s list. Gass is a senior Friday, Jan. 18, 10-10:45 a.m. — Preschool Storytime. Video Online at www.midamericanauctioninc.com Vernon Wessel and Join for stories, songs and a winter craft. Great River ReWessel, and Wright a junior. Gregor Wessel Trust, OWNER Robert Trustees gional Library, 251 Fourth Ave. N., Foley. 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EDITORIAL
Gather And, that is a wrap. Last weekend, we hosted our last group of family and friends. Four weekends in a row, and each gathering was so blessed without strife. No one had to walk on eggshells BY MERCY NYGAARD and there were no Life by Faith hurt feelings from what I could tell. If you have annual gatherings where the same old argument comes up or personalities clash, then you know how refreshing it is to have conflict-free visits. We love hosting. It is fun for us to see every one spread throughout the house in conversation settings. This year, I was able to put my feet up more than expected with many hands making light the work. Only once, on one of the weekends of gathered guests, did politics get brought up. I never mind those conversations. If you can civilly ask questions and listen to one another’s reasoning, it should be civilized and both parties may walk away with a better understanding of today’s current events. But that was not the case in this instance. Our fellow conservative friend and I could not have disagreed more. Since 1802, the separation of church and state has been spoken; however, the correct means of separation between government and religion in the United States remains an ongoing topic of earnest, passionate debate. I will not go into details surrounding our disagreement but one of us can completely take off a biblical lens to look through at the world when it comes to politics and one of us cannot. Culture will always change. What is deemed acceptable by culture will always be decided by the majority rather than what ought to be. The word of God will never change, and although our country was founded on the word of God, culture has changed drastically since that time. Charles Spurgeon said, “Knowledge of the truth is one thing. Belief of the truth is one thing. But Holy Spirit-wrought zeal for the truth is quite another. Is the Holy Spirit zealous for the truth? Consider that one of His names is the ‘Spirit of Truth’, Jn. 14:17. Think about it, if a man has zeal for the truth he will not fellowship with error.” We ended our conversation civilly, and our friend continued to apologize for ruining the evening. I reassured him the night was in no way ruined and that I enjoy talking about politics – in particular, the truth regarding what ought to be no matter political correctness or how the government may sway from generation to generation. The wife was also apologetic that she may have started the discussion but, just as well, there was no need for an apology. We truly love them dearly as family and conversations should be able to happen about almost any subject civilly and respectfully. It seems to me a far greater crime to sweep one’s beliefs under the rug in front of company than to stand firmly on the word of God and try to reason together. So, I am happy to tell you that although I have lost friends due to my beliefs and received opposition in my adulthood, God has been faithful to reward obedience with joy. As you engage this year with family and friends, coworkers and acquaintances, hold fast to sound doctrine. Humble yourself to pray for each other without ceasing, and always speak bold in Jesus.
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A reminder of auld lang syne
As I rang in the New Year this week, I I looked back on English essays, Comp I also turned one year older. While in search of and II papers, and stumbled upon independent an elusive photo of my first fish, caught while study that somehow had been wiped from my out with my grandpa, Pat, I came across a brain to make room for different content. I couple boxes filled with memorabilia from elwas reminded of my endeavor to create a high ementary and high school days. In an effort to school newspaper one semester and of the trim down the amount, I one-by-one viewed work I did for the district, writing the articles and assessed the multiple awards, certificates of fellow peers’ accomplishments for submisand homework pages. I was surprised at how BY NATASHA BARBER sion to the newsletters and newspapers. Oddly much I had forgotten. enough, it does not sound too much different There were a handful of things I found inthan what I do now. Only now I have the benteresting. One was a simple assignment completed during efit of getting paid. my earliest days as a student. Each child was to adhere an When I opened up those boxes, in search of one piece item or items to a piece of construction paper. The only of history about a hobby, I fully intended to rid myself of catch: the word describing the item must be start with the most of the contents. In my 30s, I have become an expert same letter as the first letter of your first name. Mine was at throwing things away, and I do not like to keep hold ‘n’ for Natasha. It was also ‘n’ for newspaper. There on a of much that sits and collects dust. The contents were red sheet of colored paper was the capital letter cut from initially collected for display at high school and college newsprint. How ironic, right? graduation parties; it sat in boxes unannounced while In the stacks of paper, I relearned a lot about my those events passed by. But as I pitched the notebooks younger self and came to understand a little more about with the embarrassing class notes about the Super Bowl how I got to where I am today. I had aspirations of be- parties and boys, I hung onto more history than I thought coming a princess, teacher, interior design artist, photog- I would. I am not sure what my intentions are for the marapher and joining United States Navy during the first 15 terial, but at 36 I am not quite ready to get rid of all that years of my life. In the last 21, my focus has mostly been is my past just yet. Sometimes it is refreshing to be reon one thing – writing. Aside from a three-year period in minded where you came from and how, somehow, you my late 20s, early 30s when I had put away my pen and landed right where you need to be. paper, words that form sentences, then paragraphs and finally stories have been my pursuit.
Report suspicious activity
If you see something, say something – a is going on there?” It might be a strange car parked at a neighbor’s residence, an unfamilfamiliar phrase I believe everyone has heard at iar person walking through yards at night or least once. This slogan is part of a campaign a stranger at your door who does not seem to that was conceived and began about eight years have a good reason for being there. Basically, ago by the New York Metropolitan Transportaany situation that gives you that uneasy feeling tion Authority. The campaign was distributed in your gut. Many times, these situations have a nationwide by the U.S. Department of Homelegitimate explanation, which may lead people land Security. The aim of the program is to to be reluctant to call law enforcement. I feel raise citizens’ awareness of suspicious activlike I say this quite often, but it bears repeating. ity associated with terrorism and to encourage BY TROY HECK I would rather we respond to hundreds of suscitizens to report this suspicious behavior. The campaign’s simple message reminds us all of Benton County Sheriff picious activity calls that, upon investigating, have a legitimate explanation than miss that our important duty to be vigilant for suspicious activity that could indicate a person or groups’ intentions one opportunity to stop a crime or catch a criminal. So, to carry out an attack against the citizens of this country. please, when you see something, call your law enforceWhile this campaign was originally focused on detect- ment agency right away and report what you are seeing. ing and reporting terrorism-related behavior, the mes- Many times each year, citizens calling about suspicious sage also applies to everyday situations. The see some- behavior result in law enforcement arresting thieves, thing, say something message is critical in assisting law drunk drivers, burglars and a host of other criminals. We enforcement in fighting crime in your neighborhood as are asking you to be the first link in the chain working to well. Law enforcement works hard to find and put a stop keep Benton County safe. When you see something, say to those who are up to no good. However, police officers, something right away. For more crime prevention and safety informadeputies and state troopers are stretched thin and cannot be everywhere all at once. Having involved communities tion visit the Benton County Sheriff’s Office website at that recognize and report suspicious behavior is a key ele- https://www.co.benton.mn.us/211/CrimePrevention. You ment in any strategy aimed to reduce and prevent crime. can also like and follow us on Facebook and Twitter (@ So, you may be asking what exactly is suspicious be- BentonMNSheriff) for regular updates and crime prevenhavior? I would define suspicious behavior as any situa- tion messages. tion a person observes that makes them wonder, “What
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Disagree with your disability decision?
By Brian Rudolph and Rhonda Whitenack, Social Security Public Affairs Specialists Social Security is here to help secure today and tomorrow by providing benefits and financial protection for millions of people. This assistance allows people with severe disabilities and health conditions to take care of the necessities of living, such as food, shelter and medications. It is imperative we continue to protect the integrity of the disability program for everyone by ensuring we make the correct decision on each claim. However, if you do not agree with our decision, you can ask us to take another look by filing an appeal. Generally, there are four appeal levels: reconsideration, hearing, appeals council review and federal court review. At the reconsideration level, someone who did not make the first decision on your claim will conduct a review and accept any additional evidence. Please note, in some states, appeals may proceed directly to the next step – the hearing. If you disagree with the reconsideration decision, you can file another appeal and your case will go to the hearing level. You, and any witnesses you bring, may present your case in front of an administrative law judge during this stage. The judge will then make a decision based on the information. If you disagree with t the hearing decision, you can ask for a review by the Social Security Appeals Council. The appeals council can either make a decision or return your case to the h judge for further review. If you disagree with the appeals council’s decision or they decide not to review your case, the last step
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in the appeals process is filing a lawsuit in a federal district’s court. You will be notified of our decision in every step of the process, and the notice will have the information needed should you decide to appeal the decision. If you receive a denial notice, you have 60 days from that date to file an appeal. There are several ways to obtain the proper appeal forms. The easiest and quickest way is filing online by visiting https://www.socialsecurity.gov/benefits/disability/appeal.html. You will be able to submit documents electronically to associate with your appeal request. You can also call us at 1-800-772-1213 or visit the Social Security office to obtain the forms. Many people wonder if they need a lawyer when filing and appealing disability benefits. Whether you choose to appoint an attorney or authorized representative is completely up to you. However, it is not required you have one in any part of the process or in conducting business with Social Security. If you decide to appoint a representative, be sure to complete the necessary documents to authorize us to speak to them on your behalf. You can also read our publication “Your Right to Representation” on the website. Social Security takes considerable pride in administering program benefits timely and accurately. The disability program is no exception. This is why we encourage you to contact us as soon as possible if you disagree with our decision. Give us a call, visit the local office or go online at https://www.socialsecurity.gov/ benefits/disability.appeal.htm, so we can take another look at your claim.
Plan now for your summer garden
Between the arrival of gardening catathat dies back in the fall and then grows up f logs and the urge to make New Year’s from ground level each year? It may reach t resolutions, gardeners may decide to make full size about the time spring bulbs have d changes in their flower gardens. While the finished blooming but their leaves have not actual work cannot be done now, the planyet died down for the season. The perennial ning can be started. The first step is to look growth will screen the bulb leaves. Annuals out the windows that are used most often to are often planted in between spring bulbs to view the flower beds. While homeowners do this same thing. BY LINDA G. want their properties to look good from the Next consider the color of the flowTENNESON t sidewalk or the street, the people who will ers and the shape and texture of the plants Green and most appreciate the flower beds are usually that may not bloom but have interesting leaf Growing in t those who live in the home. Having a pleas- Benton County shapes or variations. Some gardeners may ant view as seen from the resident’s kitchen like orange and purple flowers growing next or other often viewed window is a good starting point. to each other but others do not. Or, does the plant have One way to plan a garden is to make paper shapes, so many green leaves that any potential clashing color possibly circles or ovals, to represent the plants. Then flowers are not immediately next to each other? Planmove the shapes around until you have a pleasing pat- ning a flower garden allowing for only one of these tern to follow when the time arrives when you can considerations would not be difficult. Trees and buildings near the flower bed may shortwork in your flower garden. However, there are many plant characteristics to consider in the placement of en the amount of light that a flower bed receives. Genparticular plants. If your garden is to be viewed from erally speaking, any area that receives six hours of sun one direction, such as from a window, then place the in a day is considered to be a good location for plants tallest plants at the back, shorter plants in the middle that require full sun. There are plants that can tolerr and the shortest plants at the front. If the garden is to ate some sun, but grow best in partial or intermittent - be viewed from more than one direction, then place the shade. Also the time of day that the sun is available r tallest plants in the middle or to one side, with circles makes a difference. Indirect sun such as that received o of shorter plants around them and the very shortest in the early morning or late afternoon is less intense , plants as an outer border. The tallest plants may be the than the sun received at mid-day. Further complicatg focal point of the flower bed, but the longer one looks ing garden planning is the fact that the amount of light a the more likely the viewer is to appreciate the contrast changes during the growing season. Spring bulbs may receive a lot of light because they bloom when the trees e between one plant and another. In addition to the height of plants, consider their near them may not have fully leafed out, so more light l . bloom time. Spring bulbs, which must be planted in reaches the ground than in mid-summer. Next week in my column, look for a few more - the fall, may be interspersed with summer blooming , plants so the flower bed has color more than one season plant characteristics to consider when planning a flowt of the year. A bed with spring bulbs, combined with er garden. Linda G. Tenneson is a University of Minnesota , summer and some fall blooming plants will provide Gardener and Tree Care Advisor. What WeMaster Can Do For You - color all during the growing season. Is there a plant Extension . s , Call today to connect with a e o y
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HONOR ROLL To qualify for the ‘A’ honor roll, students must achieve a grade point average of 3.667 or above. To qualify for the ‘B’ honor roll, students must achieve a grade point average between 3.0 and 3.666. The following students have achieved their respective distinctions:
Paulson, Brady E. Pesta, Dalicia S. Philavanh, Nikita R. Presler, Shaina A. Rosa, Joshua S. Schloe, Katlyn M. Schulz, Landry C. Seaman, Sidney C. Simmons, Tyler J. St Onge, Noah M. Steffes, Chloe R. Stockinger, Megan R. Stockinger, Ashlynn J. Strandberg, Tyler B. Summers, Alyssa L. Tasto, Alison P. Thomas, Chloe D. Thomas, Kathryn L. Thompson, Morgan L. Thompson, Hannah S. Vanderveer, Megan E. Wahlin, Cora A. Weirens, A Honor Roll Madilynn R. Westberg, Savanna M. Youngren, Ryan T. Grade 12: Andrew J. Asp, Libby D. Asper, Luo P. Zaske and Holynne K. Zeilenga. Balo, Carson M. Barry, Austin J. Bemboom, Michael T. Brambrink, Nevaeh L. Braucks, Jenna L. Bukowski, Grade 10: Nicole L. Agre, Michael C. Anderson, Sarah Braden J. Burggraff, Rachel J. Cox, Caidan D. Curtis, D. Anderson, Tabara C. Barry, Madelyn L. Benedict, Jared Noelle N. Daniels, Elizabeth A. Engebretson, Katherine J. Bentrud, Isabelle C. Birk, Jakub E. Blum, Brandon T. M. Erickson, Natalie M. Falconer, Andrea E. Fields, Bokelman, Allyson E. Carstensen-Boe, Julia D. Caster, Kendal M. Ganz, Emily L. Gertken, Jack M. Grabinski, Nicholas M. Chantry, Owen N. Chilson, Nicholas D. Victoria R. Gratke, Cooper L. Grau-Firkus, Logan M. Christopherson, Haley L. Davis, Carter J. Eckblad, Alexis Hackett, Kjerstin S. Haeny, Isabel J. Henry, Briana N. A. Farber, Justus R. Floren, Gage O. Foster, Alexandra Herzog, Riley A. Holmes, Brooke E. Jacobson, Hailey R. Freihammer, Ethan T. Galler, Sarah J. Gama, Natalie F. Judovsky, Matthew J. Kahl, Emily I. Kath, Manou J. K. Gerads, Elijah E. Grabinski, Lily G. Groover, Khammanivong, Jacob C. Knapek, Sydney R. Kremer, Noah J. Hackett, Ashley M. Harris-Houdek, Tucker P. Cullen J. Krueger, Jacob T. Kruger, Kole E. Kutzera, Hendrickson, Dakota J. Hoeschen, Emma J. Johnson, Elayne S. Lampe, Ellie R. Leblanc, Brent J. Legg, Margaret Julius, Ava J. Juntunen-Novak, Alysa L. Keller, Reid S. Lunser, Jack E. Luukkonen, Daymia A. Martin, Rebekah L. Kimman, Kobe M. Knettel, Grayson N. Claire E. Maurus, Staci J. Meyer, Cooper M. Moon, Kobluk, Ashley A. Konietzko, Finja Konig, Bradley R. Kayla S. Nachbar, Raymond F. Nowacki, Camden V. Kothman, Ali J. Kremer, Matthew O. Krepp, Lillian K. Patterson, Ashley M. Philippi, Kaeleigh R. Rainer, Kuhn, Kaylee A. Kulus, Adan V. Lachmansingh, Emily Samuel M. Ringger, Cole S. Ritten, Renae M. Robarge, M. Landwehr, Maya M. Line, Olivia K. Lyon, Evan R. Bailey A. Roscoe, Anna L. Satre, Haley L. Saxton, Mader, Adam N. Marshall, Gavin L. Martin, Summer E. Maureen A. Schimnich, Jacob E. Schloe, Gabrielle C. Millard, Ryan D. Moilanen, Bailee R. Mustain, Ella A. Schmit, Kaitlin M. Schmitt, Danielle N. Schultz, Julia Nelson, Aaron J. Neumann, Madeline E. Neussendorfer, S. Severson, Benjamin D. Sikes, Porter A. Siltman, Ivan Musab M. Nuh, Talina A. Nunez, Mckenzie A. Olson, O. Smekofske, Zachary T. Storms, Abigail M. Trelfa, Nicholas M. Ortloff, Jenalyn A. Ostendorf, Mara N. Obiajulu U. Ugochukwu, Ryver M. Victorian, Amanda Pesta-Carlson, Brooke I. Petermeier, Nathan L. Peterson, G. Voigt, Jenna L. Wagner, Jacob S. Weber, Magdalena T. Bradyn A. Petrek, Aaron B. Reichard, Bailey J. Reiter, Weber, Spencer T. Weber, Morgan M. Weinand, Tristan Ethan R. Retzer, Madelyn M. Richards, Steven C. Ritten, L. Welch, Mckenna R. Welk, Juliann M. Wick, Katherine Anna E. Schave, Emily A. Schloe, Jenna N. Schreifels, Morgan S. Schreifels, Denise J. Schultz, Brynn E. G. Woeste, Nathan J. Wollak and Mikayla A. Zaske. Seaman, Isabella V. Severson, Emma K. Shore, Cecelia Grade 11: Jacob S. Anderson, Bailey R. Bauer, Lily R. L. Skog, Aidan J. Smith, Kylee I. Sprifke, David A. Benoit, Madeline M. Bittman, Tiegan A. Blum, Cole Stamm, Jayden M. Steinemann, Allison M. Stiegel, Zoe A. Bonovsky, Mckenna K. Brannen, Emily R. Brenny, A. Stier, Abigail D. Tangen, Isaac C. Theis, Ezigbo O. Lucas P. Brewers, Emma C. Brown, Ryan T. Burgardt, Ugochukwu, Riley S. Verly, Alyssa R. Waytashek, Shelby Adam P. Burton, Maren L. Buss, Tara E. Butkowski, M. Witucki and Ashley G. Woitalla. Nicole M. Christiansen, Kyle J. Conway, Thomas M. Daniels, Madison N. Davidson, Taylor M. Delong, Grade 9: Cole J. Ackerman, Lucy J. Ahles, Rayna Jonathon P. Demars, Melissa R. Dickerson, Derek J. A. Barry, Addison O. Bemboom, Lilli L. Berger, Durant, Ellise K. Fedor, Katelyn M. Fouquette, Jonathon Jacob W. Blackmore, Alexander B. Bradley, Zachary D. Friedrich, Gavin J. Fuchs, Jager W. Fuchs, Madeline J. Brandenburg, Mary Bromenschenkel, Hayle R. A. Fuls, Emma M. Hanson, Mallory J. Heder, Mikaela Buttweiler, Isabelle J. Cairns, Macy M. Castilleja, Emma C. Heid, Savannah C. Henkel, Grant W. Hiltner, Ashley D. Chareunrath, Evan G. Chilson, Gloria L. Christianson, A. Hommerding, Emma X. Johnsen, Avery D. Johnson, Jack E. Christoferson, Caden J. Collins, Hailee A. Cullen, Carter J. Kieke, Sophia K. Klinefelter, Rhomann A. Heidi R. Danielson, Kelly R. Decker, Dane R. Dingmann, Kobluk, Kaitlyn E. Koenig, Jeremiah J. 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HONOR ROLL Daren S. Protolipac Jr, Savanna R. Ratka, Hailey A. Rempp, Zachary K. Revermann, Kate L. Robish, Evan J. Rosenberger, Isabella J. Rudolph, Lincoln J. Rushmeyer, Evan P. Scapanski, Lauren I. Schloe, Elijah J. Schmitz, Bailey C. Seaman, Eli M. Sjogren, Julia A. St Onge, Grace F. Stark, Isabella R. Stewart, Katelyn E. Summar, Vivian R. Tangen, Kendra A. Teff, Grace L. Theis, Jonah D. Thell, Cullen J. Thompson, Xavier D. Thurston, Lindsey L. Tindal, Caroline M. Tykwinski, Sabah Uddin, Madison M. Vedbraaten, Jonathan D. Virnig, Thomasin R. Wallace, Addison H. Welch, Alexa A. Welsh, Marina D. Will-Robinson, Lisset M. Zacarias and Abigail A. Zimpel.
B Honor Roll Grade 12: Jacob A. Ackerman, Nicole R. Ackerman, Aaron Q. Amberson, Alexander F. Brandenburg, Chase A. Christensen, Jared E. Daniels, Mary J. De Leon-Escobar, Avry J. Dean, Emily R. Dien, Logan W. Donahue, Abbey J. Duray, Madeline S. Ebnet, Tessa J. Fernholz, Madison M. Flanders, Bailey J. Florek, Cole M. Fuecker, Maykenna A. Goering, Cameron S. Hallonquist, Ian A. Heinen, Tyler J. Hemker, Eli P. Huinker, Adam M. Iburg, Noah D. Jungwirth, Kaylee S. Kemp, William W. Korman, Maria R. Kost, Jordyn J. Krueger, Keara G. Leeb, Ryan T. Mertens, Lucas J. Miller, Cade R. Milton-Baumgardner, Olivia D. Moe, Alayna M. Nemeth, Soleil M. Newland, Isaiah D. Okongo, Cole H. Orton, Thailynn P. Philavanh, Caitlin G. Popp, Drake R. Raduns-Parsley, Ian J. Remus, Gabrielle M. Saldana, Estevan G. Sanchez, Connor C. Schlief, Cheyenne G. Schmitz, Ann K. Starr, Logan D. Stockinger, Jarred C. Taylor, Shyla G. Taylor, Isabel R. Thurston, Shayden M. Tillett, Braden B. Tretter, Morgan K. Weisen, Natalie C. Westergren, Mason L. Wiebusch and Mathias C. Wolfe. Grade 11: Amber R. Andersen, Sara C. Andert, Emma C. Athmann, Kayla M. Ayer, Kyle R. Barringer, Aaron C. Bell, Aleya M. Betzler, Alyssa M. Blais, Dayne W. Blowers, Madysen L. Boettcher, James B. Iii Bruns, Carter J. Brutger, Zachary A. Burdick, Juan C. Calleros, Allie A. Chapman, Sophia K. Clemons, Brooke N. Conway, Kayden I. Daniels, Gwena M. Doherty, Emily M. Ethen, Hunter D. Farnick, Ethan H. Frana, Leslie A. Francis, Roger D. Jr Frauendienst, Isaac J. Freese, Ashlyn G. Frey, Benjamin S. Gilbertson, Emry L. Godwin, Noelia R. Gonzalez Caraballo, Trygve E. Hanson, Brandon J. Hejhal, Jimmie L. Hua, Lillian D. Jabin, Preston L. Johnson, Koral R. Kampa, Nicholas T. Kosloske, Brooke L. Kramer, Amber J. Kutzorik, Ryan S. Larson, Lauren P. Liebl, Jayson M. Macdonald, Kristina M. Mclaughlin, Riley A. Miller, Evelice F. Mock, Tyson R. Mushatt, Nikolas K. Neeser, Anna K. Orth, Emma R. Plemel, Cade S. Portner, Christian J. Rodriguez, Rhiannon R. Rubel, Charles M. Rucks, Olivia M. Sanchez, Nicholas G. Schlichting, Nicholas J. Schmitt, Gavyn L. Schreiner, Rachel E. Sikes, Jared D. Spohn, Jade E. Thell, Edward C. Thomes, Adelyn K. Torres, Hannah G. Trelfa, Nathan P. Valek, Renae A. Vanderhagen, Trace C. Wagner, Anna M. Walz, Kaylee R. Weathers, Durham W. Welch, Cally J. Welsh, Breanna B. Westby, Morgan A. Westre, Frank J. White, Michaela E. Wolfe and Crystal A. Zwilling. Grade 10: Medho P. Balo, Colin L. Baron, Allison P. Burk, Grace M. Burski, Alexxis K. Carlson, Elizabeth A. Cecil, Samantha M. Clark, Calvin R. Comstock, Uriah L. Cook, Jack D. Curtis, Abigail C. Dare, Kody R. Duffy, Tiffany T. Duong, Jaide M. Dvorak, Logan C. Eck, Nathan R. Ford, Adyson R. Froiland, Cole J. Gauerke, Hannah M. Goerdt, Aaron J. Golden, Keanna A. Guggisberg, Colton A. Gummert, Anja M. Hanson, Jackson N. Hebler, Taylor J. Helget, Connor J. Hemker, Emma R. Heying, Chloe E. Janski, Austin D. Jansky, Ella G. Kockler, Abigail J. Kramer, Adrianna S. Lawerance, Jordan L. Lee, Braedyn T. Leeb, Alexis G. Leen, Landon S. Lunser, Ryan J. Mastey, Libertey J. Mayse, Jasmine M. Mbwille, Annabelle G. Mohs, Tessa L. Moulzolf, Andrew R. Nagel, Maria J. Nathe, Britney N. Nieters, Zoey M. Oehmen, Madison K. Ostman, Jaiden L. Parker, Veronica L. Peacock, Izabella L. Peplinski, Kaelin M. Rainer, Kaety A. Rainer, Alexis A. Riendeau, Maria E. Roesner, Aden B. Rollins, Eli J. Rudnick, Natasha S. Rushmeyer, Justin M. Scheeler, Hunter J. Scherbing, Jayse C. Schreifels, Emily M. Schreindl, Carlissa M. Schultz, Shjon A. Sertich, Alexander R. Sevre, Chloe L. Stommes, Samah Tariq, Rees L. Vannurden, Ryan C. Wacker, Jack W. Weber, Jacob
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What is the deal? Promising season ends in disappointment for Vikings
Normally, I like to focus on things going on at the Sauk Rapids-Rice High School in this column, but as someone who occasionally follows professional sports, I have to point out an interesting article I read over the past week. The National Football League has concluded regu- BY ANNA HINKEMEYER lar season play and teams are heading into playoffs. What is interesting about this season is that the six highest paid quarterbacks in the league have all missed a playoff berth. The NFL Research Twitter page tweeted statistics of the highest paid quarterbacks Dec. 11. In those statistics, they broke down the contract salary for each quarterback into annual pay. It was interesting to see the numbers and how none of them correspond with a playoff position. Aaron Rodgers, of the Green Bay Packers, is at the top of the list with an annual salary of $33.5 million. Matt Ryan, of the Atlanta Falcons, comes in at $30 million. Kirk Cousins, of our own Minnesota Vikings, is at $28 million. Jimmy Garoppolo, of the San Francisco 49ers, is at $27.5 million. Matthew Stafford, of the Detroit Lions, is at $27 million. Derek Carr, of the Oakland Raiders, rounds out the list with a salary of $25 million. When I look at those numbers, I am pretty shocked at the amount. One would think, with getting paid that much, that making the playoffs would be no problem. If they get paid that high, their talent and love for the game is obvious. However, the fact that none of these six made it to the playoffs seems interesting to me. Being knocked out of the playoffs certainly gives these six a different perspective. It gives them a chance to watch the other quarterbacks in the league for what works well, what strategies are used and more. The NFL playoffs are certainly going to be heated as the teams vie for a spot in the Super Bowl. I will still be eagerly watching, without cheering for any particular team (besides the Patriots maybe). I always get enjoyment out of watching a good football team, even if I am not on the sidelines.
2018 was supposed to be the year the like Anthony Barr, Sheldon Richardson Vikings finally put everything together and Tom Compton looming this offseason and made a legitimate run at the Super (and only around $10 million of salary cap Bowl. Instead, the season ended with an room), and obvious holes already existing embarrassing 24-10 home loss to a Chicago on the roster, the Vikings are going to Bears team that pulled many of their starters face tough personnel decisions. It is not in the second half. This 8-7-1 Vikings squad surprising the teams with the five highestserved as a cautionary tale that free agency paid quarterbacks in the NFL missed the in the NFL can be a fickle mistress, depth playoffs this year (Green Bay, Atlanta, by ANDY THAYER is as important as elite talent and not all Minnesota, San Francisco and Detroit), Sports Columnist schedules are created equal. because contributing so much money to After a trip to the NFC Championship one player makes your margin for error game last January, the Vikings decided they were a razor thin when constructing the rest of your roster. quarterback upgrade away from the promised land. I would also like to note the Vikings faced a When they signed free agent signal caller Kirk Cousins murderer’s row of a schedule this season. While that can be to a fully-guaranteed three-year, $84 million contract, it expected the year after winning a division championship, signaled that expectations in Minnesota were Super Bowl- there were a couple of especially brutal stretches on this or-bust. While Cousins did not have a terrible season year’s slate. Back-to-back road losses in weeks 14 and statistically (4,298 yards, 30 TDs and 10 interceptions), 15 against the Patriots and Seahawks put a major dent he also clearly was not the difference maker the Vikings in the Vikings’ playoff chances, and the team also had to had hoped he would be. Cousins was effective when face the Saints, Rams and Eagles in non-divisional NFC given a clean pocket, but he routinely struggled against games. Conversely, last season, when the Vikings played teams that generated consistent pressure. His eye level a third-place schedule, they had a significantly simpler suffers when he feels pressure, and he tends to either path to the playoffs. What I am trying to say is that the miss open receivers downfield while watching the rush, Vikings’ true talent level probably is not as bad as their or he gets rid of the ball too soon when his line has done a 8-7-1 record this year indicates, but they also probably good job of protecting him. While I still feel like Cousins were not as good as their 13-3 mark last year indicated, was an upgrade over the Case Keenum-Sam Bradford- either. The team’s front office would be wise to place a Teddy Bridgewater quarterback triumvirate the Vikings little more emphasis on strength of schedule when trying employed last year, he also is not good enough to put a to determine how close they are to contending for a team on his back and carry them to victory like the truly championship. Clearly, they incorrectly evaluated their elite quarterbacks in the league. talent level last offseason. By committing significant salary cap space to Cousins While it is disappointing to see the Vikings eliminated and offering well-deserved raises to other talented in- from the playoffs, I do not feel like they were one of the house players like Eric Kendricks, Danielle Hunter and six best teams in the NFC this year. By overextending Stefon Diggs, the Vikings created a top-heavy roster that themselves in free agency and sacrificing depth last sacrificed quantity for perceived quality. This became offseason, the Vikings created a roster where a few key apparent when injuries to key players like Nick Easton, injuries along the offensive line and in the secondary Mike Hughes, Andrew Sendejo and Xavier Rhodes left created insurmountable issues for their team. Things are the team critically short-handed along the offensive line only going to get more difficult for this team in the future and in the secondary. The most valuable players in the as their core group of key players gets more expensive, NFL from a contract perspective are solid contributors and another year without a playoff berth would likely put on rookie deals, and when the Vikings ponied up for the jobs of both head coach Mike Zimmer and general Kendricks, Hunter and Diggs, they essentially pushed manager Rick Spielman in jeopardy. Needless to say, the their chips into the middle of the table and went all-in on personnel moves this team makes this offseason are going this season. Now, with decisions on other key free agents to be interesting to monitor.
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Storm girls edge Braham 64-60 BY ANNA HINKEMEYER STAFF WRITER
The Sauk RapidsRice High School girls basketball team took part in a holiday tournament Dec. 27-28 at Technical (Tech) High School in St. Cloud. During the tournament, the Storm faced Braham and Pine City, splitting with one win and one loss. The Storm lost 72-50 to the Pine City Dragons Dec. 27, but edged the Braham Bombers 64-60. “We played much more like a team,” said Megan Foley, head coach. “In our games, especially against Braham, we were patient with our offense and found our bugs down low. Shayna (Payonk) was able to connect many times. Maddie (Blair) and Ady (Froiland) did a great job from the high post finding the open people. I think our younger players are becoming more and more confident within our systems and that is
starting to show. I hope we can just keep building off of that.” In the two games, Payonk scored 38 points for the Storm. “What has helped Shayna score more is her teammates’ ability to pass it in to her,” Foley said. “She has been working in practice with Jon (Roesch, assistant coach), and we have been talking about better times to actually get the ball in there.” SRR 64, Braham 60 The Storm had a solid game Dec. 28 as they faced Braham in St. Cloud, defeating the Bombers 64-60. The girls remained consistent in both halves, scoring 31 points by halftime and 33 in the second half. Payonk remained in the center position for much of the game, posting nine two-point baskets. She scored a total of 23 points for the Storm. Bailey Roscoe and
Grace Roesch were also key contributors, putting up 12 points each. Roesch posted all of her points in the second half, giving the Storm a slight edge in play. “The girls worked very hard and were working to keep moving and learn from the game,” Foley said. SRR: Payonk 23, Roesch 12, Roscoe 12, Mackenzie Felchle 7, Froiland 4, Blair 2, Belle Haddy 2 and Emily Schloe 2.
Pine City 72, SRR 50 The Storm fought against a determined Dragons team Dec. 27 but lost 72-50. SRR scored 20 points during the first half, but came back in the second half to score 30 more. Felchle, Roscoe and Payonk came together to score 37 of the team’s 50 points. SRR: Payonk 15, Roscoe 12, Felchle 10, Haddy 6, Roesch 4, Kyanah Evans 2 and Mia Turner 1.
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Granite City blows Blizzard away BY JAKE DOETKOTT | STAFF WRITER
Returning from a holiday break, the Granite City Lumberjacks junior hockey team never missed a beat. The Alexandria Blizzard hosted the Lumberjacks Dec. 31 and were defeated 7-1. The Lumberjacks played a consistent match, getting two goals per period, before cranking up the heat in the third. Granite City forward Cooper Smith kicked off the goal scoring in the latter half of the first period. Blake Spetz and Kearby Larson assisted Smith. Sam Ohmes, assisted by Tom Nagle and Jordan Olson, scored at 14:41, and the first period went by without further scoring. In the second period, the Lumberjacks capitalized on two power play situations to net themselves two additional goals. Nagle, assisted by Hunter Schwehr and Zack DeBoom, made the first goal of period two. Schwehr, assisted by DeBoom, claimed the next point. It was 4-0 heading into the third, and it looked like Granite City was going to make it 6-0 by 10:46 as Bailey Sommers, assisted by Nagle and Schwehr, made the second goal of the period preceded by DeBoom, assisted by Matt Moran and Trevor Dummer, earlier in the period. The Blizzard put one on the board with less than six minutes to go. Alexandria’s Tucker Kruse, assisted by Brett Meister and Carter Rieland, made the Blizzard’s only goal of the night. Grant Troumbly, assisted by Nagle, answered the Blizzard’s call and stuck one in merely 13 seconds before the buzzer sounded. Granite City had six minutes of penalty time from three infractions, and Alexandria sat 32 minutes on seven penalties. With 35 shot attempts by the Blizzard and 32 by the Lumberjacks, this game marks one of the few times this season that Granite City has been outshot. The Blizzard utilized two goalies: Ville Hyttinen, who gave up four goals, for the first 27 minutes and Kyle Hayden closed the game out and missed three. Granite City’s David Mulligan made 34 saves and recorded the win.
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The Storm boys hockey team earned a 2-1 overtime win over Proctor at the Waconia Ice Arena in Waconia Dec. 28. Competing in a holiday tournament, Sauk Rapids-Rice High School also tied 4-4 with Waconia High School Dec. 27 after tight competition. The win and tie comes after a stretch of tough losses for the team. SRR 2, Proctor 1 SRR had a great game against Proctor, sealing the win in overtime. “This game was our best complete game of the year with three strong
periods,” said Ken Karna, head coach. “We outshot Proctor the entire game. Their goalie kept them in it. I was glad to see the boys finish the game in overtime. … Their hard work paid off.” Senior forward Daymin Dodge scored the team’s first goal at 11:14 into the first with an assist from Cole Tenvoorde, senior defenseman. The Storm were held scoreless until overtime, when senior forward Mason Wiebusch put up the team’s second goal at 6:52. Wiebusch was assisted by senior forward Chase Christensen and Dodge. The Storm attempted 44 shots compared to
Storm’n Sabres chalk up two wins in holiday tourney BY LAURA HINTZEN STAFF WRITER
The start of the Storm’n Sabres Classic girls holiday tournament did not go as planned for the Sartell-Sauk Rapids girls hockey team as their first game against Fargo North-South Dec. 27 was reshuffled to later in the weekend due to weather. However, games resumed play at Bernick’s Pepsi Arena in Sartell the rest of the weekend. The Storm’n Sabres went up against West Fargo Dec. 29, finishing with a strong 3-0 shutout victory. Senior Brooke Wal-
ters put the puck in the net at 7:29 into the first period, assisted by senior Grace McCabe. “Brooke has continued to lead the charge up front with four goals and four assists in the past three games,” said Marty Anderson, head coach. “Defensively, Grace has been stellar all year on the back end. She also picked up a goal and four assists in the two wins.” At 6:47 into the second period, McCabe scored, assisted by junior Anna Orth to give SSRR a 2-0 lead going into the third period. Freshman Kelly Carriere lit the lamp at 7:58 in the third with assists
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how the team has progressed in the last month, specifically defensively. We feel we have a chance to win every game with solid goaltending and good defense.” The Storm’n Sabres played conference contender Alexandria Jan. 4 at home, then travel to Albertville Ice Arena in Albertville Jan. 5 to play a section 8AA game against the No. 13-ranked North Wright County River Hawks, a cooperative of St. Michael-Albertville, Monticello and Annandale. SSRR will take on Fergus Falls at home Jan. 8. Puck drop is at 7:15 p.m. SSRR 4, New Ulm 0 SSRR managed to get in a game at noon Dec. 28 against New Ulm, pulling off a 4-0 win in Sartell. In the first period, FOR RENT Walters found the back For Rent - 2 bedroom of the net 48 seconds into apartment in Rice now the first period, assisted available. $565 per month. by McCabe and Orth. Cats only! 320-420-1037 Orth followed minR-1-1B utes later at 3:14 into the first with an assist from Walters, and sophomore Rachel Wieland scored at 5:18 to give the Storm’n Sabres a 3-0 lead going into the second period. At 7:41 into the secMISCELLANEOUS ond Walters scored her A PLACE FOR MOM second goal of the night, The nation’s largest senior living referral service. Contact our trusted, assisted by Orth, helping local experts today! Our service is the Storm’n Sabres to free, no obligation. Call 844/347-2104 their victory. DONATE YOUR CAR The Storm’n Sabres truck or boat to Heritage For The attempted 14 shots, as Blind. Free 3-day vacation, tax deductible, free towing, all paperopposed to 10 from New work taken care of 844/220-9501 Ulm. SSRR sat four minDISH TV $59.99 utes on two infractions For 190 channels. $14.95 high speed while New Ulm sat six internet. Free installation, smart HD DVR included, free voice remote. Some minutes on three penalrestrictions apply. Call 855/562-4309 ties. Your ad here! Goaltender DeMaOnly $279 to reach a statewide audience of rais made 10 saves. 2.5 million readers!!! 1-800-279-2979 from sophomore Ingrid Buiceag-Armana and McCabe. The Storm’n Sabres attempted 43 shots on goal, opposed to 13 from West Fargo. SSRR sat six minutes on three infractions while West Fargo sat eight on four. Chloe Stockinger tended the net, making 13 saves and collecting the win. “Our defense and quality goaltending really has shined on our six-game winning streak which includes the two shutouts over the holiday tournament,” Anderson said. “Both Madison DeMarais and Chloe Stockinger picked up a shutout last week. We really like
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Storm boys looking for better fortune in 2019 BY MARK KLAPHAKE STAFF WRITER
2019 is here, and there are probably few people happier about that than Derek Peterson, head coach, and the Sauk Rapids-Rice boys basketball team. The winless Storm are hoping the turning of the calendar might also be a good omen for them as they search for some wins in early January. “We just need to get in the win column and build a little momentum; we can do that,” Peterson said. “The kids are committed to playing with energy and effort and are believing we are capable of winning games. I think it will take one or two wins to get us on the right track.” The Storm put together some really good halves of basketball during their holiday tournament but have not strung together a complete game. In the Dec. 28 game against Blake at Apollo High School in St. Cloud, the Storm had a slow start and trailed by 10, 36-26 at halftime, before play-
Kobe Lee attempts a 3-point shot Dec. 28 in St. Cloud. Lee scored 14 points in the game and grabbed three rebounds. PHOTOS BY ANNA HINKEMEYER
Cade Milton-Baumgardner makes a move against a Blake defender Dec. 28 in St. Cloud. Sauk Rapids-Rice fell 74-69.
come out and play hard ing a terrific second points, 74-69. “The kids did not the first half,” Peterson half and losing by five said. “We didn’t give the effort we should have given. We had a nice talk about effort and energy at half, and they played a lot better in the second. We were disappointed we didn’t win that game.” SRR’s second half effort and momentum carried into their game Dec. 29 when they led Apple Valley by one, 25-24 at halftime, but ended up losing 75-49. “We took a positive from that game,” Peterson said. “We played the whole game with energy and effort so that was our goal after the Blake game. Hopefully that will spill over.” Peterson said team awareness and rebounding are two areas he hopes to see improvement during the new year. “We have not learned to play well together yet” Peterson said. “I believe that’s the biggest difference from this year’s team and last year’s team. Last year, we seemed to know when to pass and where to pass it Boys basketball Noah Jungwirth protects the ball Dec. 28 at Apollo High School in St. Cloud. Jungwirth page 16 is a senior forward.
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Boys basketball from page 15 and when to cut. They knew what one another was doing and what each one’s strengths
and weaknesses were. We have pieces, there is no question about it. There’s some good basketball players on our team. We’ve gotten glimpses of scoring, but we don’t have kids consistently hitting shots. We haven’t rebounded
“The kids are committed to playing with energy and effort and are believing we are capable of winning games. I think it will take one or two wins to get us on the right track.” - Derek Peterson, head coach
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the ball well on the defensive end.” SRR traveled to Detroit Lakes Jan. 3, hosted Rocori Jan. 4 and host Delano Jan. 8. “We just need a couple wins to get on a roll here,” Peterson said. Apple Valley 75, Sauk Rapids-Rice 49 The Eagles hit eight second-half 3-pointers to get past the Storm at St. Cloud State University. Josh Schloe and Braden Tretter combined for 26 points. Cade Milton-Baumgardner had eight rebounds to lead SRR.
SRR 25 24 49 AV 24 51 75 Blake 74, Sauk Rapids-Rice 69 SRR poured in 43 second-half points but could not quite pull off the comeback when they battled Blake in
the holiday tournament. Josh Schloe led the way with 23 points. Tretter had 16 and Lee scored 14. SRR: Josh Schloe 23 (5 rebounds, 3 assists), Tretter 16 (10 rebounds),
Lee 14 (3 rebounds), Hemker 9 (4 rebounds), Milton-Baumgardner 6 (7 rebounds) and Jake Schloe 2 (5 rebounds).
SRR 26 43 69 B 36 38 74
SRR: Josh Schloe 16 (3 rebounds), Tretter 10 (3 blocks), Kobe Lee 9, Milton-Baumgardner 7 (8 rebounds, 3 assists), Landry Seaman 3, Tyler Hemker 2 (3 assists) and Jake Schloe 2.
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What is the best advice you have ever received? Have a short-term memory for failure. What do you like to do in your spare time? Go to other sporting events.
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What are your future plans? I plan to go to college for a pre-medical track and then go to medical school to become a radiologist.
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Decades of Happke operates greenhouse, museum BY ELIZABETH HOAG | STAFF WRITER
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PIERZ – During the summer months, Rolling Hills Greenhouse, Implement and Museum looks a little greener, but as the snow makes its appearance, Kevin Happke, the owner of the establishment, spends a lot of his time collecting, sorting and organizing his treasured agricultural finds for the museum. Happke, who grew up five miles north of Pierz, was raised on a dairy farm. Surrounded by International Harvester equipment, Happke developed an appreciation for farming, the outdoors and the simple functions of agricultural mechanics. By the time Happke was a sophomore in high school, he opened up a greenhouse and grew his own business. “I opened up my greenhouse on my parents’ farm in 1980 and moved to town in ‘86,” Happke said. “I was involved in FFA and 4-H.” Fifteen years later in 1999, Happke built a barn across from his greenhouse for additional space to accommodate for his growing business. “In my spare time, I started to acquire items that were ag related which are from the late 1800s to 1960s,” he said. “I started collecting toy tractors, mainly International Harvester, but I also branched off and collected John Deere and other common brands.” Happke’s greenhouse contains a blacksmith shop complete with tools
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and forge, and a hand crank drill press. The red 40- by 100-foot gambrel roof barn gave Happke the space to begin storing larger items such as small- and large-scale vegetable equipment, crop production equipment, dairy production equipment and horse drawn equipment, among other items. The combination of antique implements and space gave Happke the opportunity to open his museum in 2007. “I’m still working on organizing the museum so when people stop by, they have more space to walk around and look at everything,” he said. “In the summer, a lot of museum pieces can be displayed outside so it helps alleviate the space issue in the greenhouse.” The second floor of Happke’s barn is filled with toy tractors varying in scale. Each display case is filled with brands such as International Harvester, Case, John Deere, McCormick Deering and Farmall. Atop the cases rest more tractors, construction toys and train car replicas made by Tonka, Structo, LGB, Doepke, Ertl, Tru Scale and Nylint. “My plan is to set out a loop of train tracks in front of the barn and landscaping and have a batteryoperated train run on the track,” he said. “I also travel to the Granite City Train Show in St. Cloud at the River’s Edge Convention Center and garden scale railroad layout. I also take different antique farm equipment to national Red Power Round Up shows.” Within his barn, among the glass display cases, Happke has created a farming village, recreating a successful farming co-op loading and unloading grain, silos surrounded by a variety of tractors and grain bins adding to the landscape. “I work on these diorama because I
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Kevin Happke sits at a complete 1930-40 era International Harvester McCormick Deering dealership counter Jan. 2 in Pierz. Happke has owned Rolling Hills Greenhouse, Implement and Museum since 1980.
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Happke from front want to show the younger generations not familiar with agriculture the common surroundings of a farm,” he said. “I am still working on setting up more farming replicas.” The collector’s hobby expanded from toys to large implements and functional farming equipment, refrigerators and milking equipment. “Years ago, transportation wasn’t like it is now, so tractor dealerships were a onestop shop,” Happke said. “They sold refrigerators, freezers and such which I have collected over the years.” While most items are still functional, others are for display only but that does not stop the agricultural enthusiast from trying to fix certain items to get them back to
working order. “I search for parts to fix certain farming equipment I find,” said Happke, who has IHCMcCormick Deering new old stock parts dating back to pre-1945. “I find random parts at auctions, garage sales and online. I sort and store them until I find time to tinker or a buyer for them.” Happke has found items for his collection from all over the United States. “I find different things on Craigslist, eBay and other internet websites,” he said. While Happke has found some of his treasures online, some items have been donated to him. “I’ve had people come in and give me items they no longer need or have use for,” Happke said. “More often than not, when someone comes into the museum, we
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A 1938 McCormick Deering W-30 rests on the lawn across the street from Rolling Hills Greenhouse, Implement and Museum in Pierz Jan. 2. The machine was used to harvest wheat.
share a common interest in historical agriculture.” Having been in the museum business for over a decade, the collector has formed ties with others who share his passion. “Myself, along with others, share information, resources and pieces of machinery with one another,” he said. Knowing the ins and outs of the industry, Happke has collected magazines Kevin Happke flips through a binder full of McCormick literature, catalogues Jan. 2 at Rolling Hills Greenhouse, Implement and books with detailed and Museum in Pierz. The museum is open year-round by pricing which has grown
his knowledge. “I have folders filled with antique sales catalogs, farm magazines dating back to the early 1920s, parts books and owner’s manuals,” he said. For roughly four decades, Happke has collected, stored, organized and made it a goal to preserve the agricultural history.
“The best part about what I do is having the opportunity to meet new people and talk with them about the items I have here,” he said. The museum is open year-round by appointment by calling 320-468-6474 or emailing 321main@gmail.com. “I enjoy what I do, but my mission is to provide resources and
opportunities to educate children and adults about agricultural history in the Upper Midwest from the 1900s and forward,” Happke said. “I am trying to demonstrate how food was produced in the past and preserve agricultural equipment, tools, literature and memorabilia for generations to come.”
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Kevin Happke stands next to a 1936 McCormick-Deering tractor Jan. 2 in his gambrel roof barn across the street from Rolling Hills Greenhouse, Implement and Museum in Pierz. Happke collects toy tractors, blacksmith shop tools, small- and large-scale equipment such as vegetable, crop production, dairy production and horse drawn equipment, among other items.
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Paddocks mimic peaceful prairie for Becker bison Snake River Farm raises rolling herd of buffalo BY JAKE DOETKOTT STAFF WRITER
it hard to complete a paddock a day.” The farm’s animals have access to native prairies, oak savannahs, wet meadows and lowlands. One mile of the Snake River winds its way through the quaint property. “Our animals grow happy and relaxed and slower compared to grain-fed animals,” Barthel said. “Selling directly to our customers allows us to take a more humane approach.” The kind-hearted methods employed by Barthel are necessary for bison, as bison cannot be driven due to their dangerous proclivity to turning on their aggressors. “I let the animals come to me; it’s very ritualistic,” Barthel said. “You have to get your herd acclimated to you and conduct an identical routine with them when leading them to another pasture.” The practice is important for the herd and for the farmers safety, and it conditions the bison for a peaceful in-pasture harvest. “I don’t bring my herd to slaughterhouses; I harvest in-pasture,” Barthel said. “They will be relaxed and die peacefully if performed in-pasture by the farmer they trust. It’s better for everyone this way.” Quality Meats, of Foley, processes Barthel’s harvest with
Wilkinson have shared another treasure from their property with the public. Visitors to Becker may recall the bison skeleton, known as Samuel, and now Samantha. Barthel assembled the skeleton, and it stood in the Becker Community Center’s library for several years in the early 2000s. The skeleton now resides in the National Buffalo Museum in Jamestown, N.D. Through dedication to humane practices and a personal approach to selling their harvests, Snake River Farm has found success in the Becker area. Last year, the farm sold 132 hogs, 100 beef, 70 ducks, 20 turkeys, 20 rabbits, 18 buffalo, 12 geese and six lambs. “We rely on family recommendations and word of mouth,” Barthel said.
BECKER – Tom Barthel has resided on his scenic swath of land along the Snake River in Becker since 1969. He and his wife Gail Wilkinson raise beef, hogs, sheep, chickens, ducks and horses on the 225-acre Snake River Farm, composed of 70 paddocks. The farmstead is also one of 200 Minnesota bison farms. PHOTOS BY JAKE DOETKOTT “My mother, Joyce, Ella Fenske (left), Tom Barthel and Gail Wilkinson are pictured in the kitchen at their always had an affection farmstead, Snake River Farm, in Becker Dec. 27. The couple has tended the land since for bison,” Barthel said. 1969 where they raise bison and offer educational opportunities to the public. “After we got bison, she would drive from the exception of his with email,” Barthel said. the museum and her home in Buffalo poultry, which he brings “Doing it this way builds schoolhouse, Barthel and just to sit and watch to Nelson-Shine Produce. greater trust and lets the animals. She would Snake River Farm people know their farmer Skid loader often say to me with sells its meats directly to more personally. They & Implement wonder, ‘Imagine: we customers. can get to know more (Mounting Available) have buffalo.’ She just “I’m retired, so I like about the food they are thought that was the making things as easy as consuming.” 320-387-2770 grandest thing.” I can,” Barthel said. Barthel and FEED & FARM SUPPLY STORE Open M-F 7:30-7, Sat. 7:30-5 Barthel and The personal Wilkinson welcome Wilkinson had always approach to selling members of the public admired bison and has been a successful to their homestead had considered raising practice for the couple. three times a year to the animals following Snake River Farm sells experience their farm. retirement. However, the to about 500 families There is a playground for endeavor was pursued annually and has 85-90 children, mustang horses earlier than thought. percent of its customer for riding, a museum “One way or another, base return. and a 120-year-old I gave in a decade “We’ve never had to schoolhouse. before his retirement,” advertise, and I only work In addition to Wilkinson said. Snake River Farm has a fluctuating bison herd size based on customer demand. Barthel acquires heifers and yearlings and hosts 20-40 buffalo on average. Each one takes 3.5 years to be ready for harvest. Stop in or give us a call “I consider our for more information! farm a grass finishing operation,” Barthel said. “I don’t use grain with my beef or bison because it isn’t good for 16250 HWY 10 NW their stomachs.” Royalton, MN Barthel rotates his bison herd through (320) 584-5520 paddocks to replicate a large herd’s natural pattern of movement. The long rest intervals for the land and short, but intense, grazing periods allow pastures to flourish, and the herd’s instincts keep them from We wish you the clearing out a section too quickly. best of luck in 2019! “Each paddock takes about three days to get KOCHS HARDWARE FOLEY HARDWARE CO. picked clean,” Barthel 190 Glen Street 12500 MN-23 said. “Bison social The alpha male bull eats hay in the snow Dec. 27 in Becker. Bison have a rigid social Foley MN 56329 Milaca, MN 56353 orders require ample order and give one another necessary space while maintaining a herd mentality. (320) 968-7262 (320) 294-5544 space and that can make
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Corn growers, irrigators host annual meeting Jan. 10 SAUK RAPIDS – The Benton Sherburne County Corn Growers and East Central Irrigators associations annual meetings will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Jan. 10 at Jack and Jim’s Event Center, 11025 Duelm Road N.E., Foley. Speaker topics will include Minnesota Agricultural Water Resource Center updates, marketing, chemigation and understanding succession planning processes. The irrigators annual meeting will be at 9 a.m. following registration. The corn growers meeting will commence at 2 p.m. and be followed by door prizes. Lunch will be at noon. For more information contact Sean Arnold at 320980-1733.
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Labeling, the misunderstanding of food production There is a lot of fake news out there, and it is and Drug Administration are at a loss to explain not all related to Washington, D.C. The agriculture the difference between natural and unnatural food. industry has been dealing with uniformed reporting Naturalness (a real word) has nothing to do with for years, often based on what people think they the safety or quality of food. know about farming. There is also the belief that chemicals used on The most pervasive un-truth is all genetic the farm are a major threat to food safety. modified organisms are somehow bad for us. It is actually the bacteria like E. coli, salmonella In reality, genetic modification of plants has and listeria along with parasites and viruses that been around for over two decades, and there are will get you. The chemicals you might find in food thousands of worldwide studies that have verified are heavy metals that come from the soil, pollution the safety of using GMO crops. from the air and soil and mycotoxins that are Also on the list is the claim that only meat with BY ROGER STROM produced by fungi. The Business of Farming a hormone-free label is actually hormone free. Pesticide residue on some foods is a legitimate Not so. Animals produce hormones and hormones concern. Especially crops like apples and oranges. are in all meat. A more accurate label would state additional Even though levels are monitored to ensure they are below the hormones were not added to the animal’s diet to promote growth tolerances established by the U.S. Environmental Protection so they would reach market weight more quickly. Agency, consumers are encouraged to wash all fruits. The other label that causes confusion is antibiotic-free. The Perhaps the most surprising perception is that farming is fact is, by the time it reaches the grocery store all meat is free of a low-tech business. Yet, when you look at each step in food antibiotics. The animals cannot be processed until all antibiotics production, it involves high-tech. From genetic modification of are out of the animals’ systems. The more accurate labels are a seed to self steering equipment, farming has become one of ones that say the animals were raised without antibiotics or no the most technologically advanced industries in America. There antibiotics added meaning the animal grew up without ever is such a high demand for people who understand technology receiving antibiotics. Which may be a bad choice if an animal that many ag-related companies are struggling to fill jobs with gets sick and suffers because they could not be treated. degrees in science, technology, math and engineering. While on the subject of labeling, there is the widespread … just sayin’. belief that foods with a natural label are somehow better for you. In reality, it means nothing. Even the scientists at the U.S. Food
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After a lot of back and forth and conferencing, we have a 2018 farm bill. Agricultural groups and parties on both sides are expressing general satisfaction with the new farm bill and the programs it will provide. A key change is to the 2014 farm bill’s Margin Protection Program, which is now called Dairy Margin Coverage. You may recall MPP went through changes in early 2018 after the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018, including new coverage levels for the first 5 million pounds of production and reduced premiums on catastrophic coverage levels for larger producers. The revamped Dairy Margin Coverage includes those changes and more. Let us do a quick comparison. First, the coverage options are expanded. Under the 2014 bill, MPP coverage was available from $4-$8 in 50 cent increments. Under Dairy Margin Coverage, farmers can get coverage from $4-$9.50 in 50 cent increments. The amount of coverage has also changed, from 25-90 percent in 5 percent increments to 5-95 percent in 5 percent increments. DMC will also keep the Bipartisan Budget
Act change of of that, at levels tier 1 prices of $8 and below. being good Coverage on the first 5 above 5 million million pounds pounds, or tier of production, 2, is available versus the at increased o r i g i n a l premiums. 4 million Continuing pounds. These the trend c h a n g e s from the early p r o v i d e 2018 changes, p r o d u c e r s BY EMILY WILMES p r e m i u m s University of with more across the board MN Extension flexibility in are reduced how they cover compared to their milk. original MPP premiums. An exciting change to For example, $8 coverage the program under DMC is is 10 cents per cwt. under it does more than MPP to DMC versus 47.5 cents encourage risk management per cwt. under the original strategies. If farmers sign MPP schedule. The $9.50 up for the program for five coverage level available on years, they will receive the first 5 million pounds a 25 percent discount on of production history has premiums. In addition, the a premium of 15 cents per restriction of having to cwt. And, of course, there choose between DMC and is the 25 percent discount Livestock Gross Margin for producers who enroll for has been eliminated. Please five years. note the new Dairy Revenue DMC has two final Protection program is also pieces that seek to offer available. relief from the less-thanWith the Margin ideal Margin Protection Protection Program, there Program. First, dairy was no coverage flexibility operations that were for larger operations. With prohibited from participating Dairy Margin Coverage, the in MPP following the first 5 million pounds can early 2018 changes due be enrolled at the $8.50, $9 to enrollment in an LGM or $9.50 level and milk in contract can retroactively excess of 5 million pounds enroll in coverage. Second, can be enrolled independent dairy operations have the
opportunity to utilize 75 percent of the net premium paid for MPP from 2014-17 as a credit for future DMC premiums. Alternatively, operations can elect to receive 50 percent of net premium as a direct refund. Essentially, this recognizes the ineffectiveness of the Margin Protection Program and incentivizes participation in Dairy Margin Coverage. We finally have the 2018 farm bill, and the changes to the dairy safety net program provides dairy producers with the best option they have had in years.
RICE – Upper Mississippi Irrigators Association is planning its annual meeting and invites current, former and prospective members to attend and benefit from a program to educate farmers and community members about the issues in the area. The annual meeting will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 16 at the Bowlus Community Center, 106 First Ave. S., Bowlus, and includes a free lunch catered by Jordie’s Trailside Café. Following coffee and rolls and a member update by UMIA President Wally Parkins, Bruce Montgomery – who retired from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture – will speak on the impact of nitrogen rules on farmers. Nathan Drewitz, University of Minnesota Extension Educator,
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will give a presentation on controlling palmer amaranth and other weeds. Low-cost updates for sprinklers will be given by Jake Wildman, irrigator, and Casey Gwost, of the Benton County Soil and Water Conservation District, will talk about Minnesota’s Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program. Updates on the Ag Weather Network and the future of irrigation management will also be presented along with an introduction of Vasu Sharma, the new University of Minnesota Irrigation Specialist. Lunch will be served at noon. All speakers will be available for questions during and after lunch. Annual membership to the Upper Mississippi Irrigators Association ensures there is a voice for farmers at the legislature. Membership dues support hiring consultants to work with lawmakers in St. Paul on behalf of irrigation. Events and educational opportunities are also planned.
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Trump signs farm bill Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018 includes coverage options for dairy, crop farmers BY KATELYN ASFELD STAFF WRITER
ALBANY–The Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018, or farm bill, was signed into law by President Trump Dec. 20. The signing comes one week after approval by both the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate. According to the Congressional Budget Office, the bill is estimated to cost $428 billion for fiscal years 2019-23 and $867 billion over the next 10-year period. Farmers and agriculturalists, specifically dairy farmers, are hopeful the bill will provide much-needed support to operations. Two days before the signing, KASM Radio in Albany hosted a Focus on Farming panel at Shady’s Hometown Tavern to discuss updates of the bill, effects of trade wars on commodities and the future outlook of agriculture. The panel members – U.S. Rep. Collin Peterson; Steve Schlangen, chairman of Associated Milk Producers Inc.; Kevin Paap, president of Minnesota Farm Bureau; Gary Wertish, president of Minnesota Farmers Union; Jamie Beyer, vice president of the Minnesota Soybean Growers Association; Tom Haag, board member of the Minnesota Corn
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Guest panelists of KASM Radio’s Focus on Farming event – Kevin Paap (from left), Gary Wertish, Steve Schlangen, U.S. Rep. Collin Peterson, Joe Gill, Dave Frederickson, Tom Haag and Jamie Beyer – await discussion at Shady’s Hometown Tavern Dec. 18 in Albany. The panel discussed updates to the Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018.
Growers Association; and Dave Frederickson, Minnesota Department of Agriculture Commissioner – joined Joe Gill, director of KASM Radio. “It is a … miracle this happened,” said Peterson of the bill passing the House and Senate. “I don’t think people realized how close we came to losing it.” Key changes in the bill include reform of government food assistance programs, addressing rural mental health concerns and modifications to farm subsidy policy. For dairy farmers, the bill replaces the Margin Protection Program with the Dairy Margin Coverage, which will provide flexibility for operations of all sizes, according to the congressional report. “The big winners of this bill are you dairy farmers,” Peterson said. “You guys got a program
that’s going to finally work for you.” Dairy Margin Coverage includes several features: - Eligible production history: DMC allows operations to cover between 5-95 percent of existing production history. - Higher coverage levels: DMC lets operations cover margins between $4-$9.50 in 50cent increments for their first five million pounds of participating production. - Producer premiums: The conference report indicates the bill provides a drop in the price of $8 coverage from $0.142 per hundredweight to $0.10/cwt., provides $8.50-$9.50 options and makes the price of $4.50 and $5 coverage uniform across tiers, reducing the cost of $5 coverage for operations covering more than five million pounds by nearly 90 percent. - Premium discount: DMC
provides a 25 percent annual premium discount for any operation that signs up in 2019 and commits to maintaining coverage through 2023. - Premium repayment: Operations that participated in the MPP during 2014-17 will be entitled to receive a repayment of a portion of premiums paid over that time period as either a 50 percent direct refund or a 75 percent credit toward future DMC premiums. - Livestock gross margin insurance: The report removes the restriction between LGM and Farm Service Agency dairy programs, allowing producers to use both on the same milk. Retroactive LGM participation: Operations locked out of the improved 2018 MPP due to LGM participation will be allowed to retroactively participate in MPP for the
months in 2018 in which they were excluded. - Dairy revenue protection: Operations can use DMC in combination with DairyRP without restrictions. The prohibition on using LGM and Dairy-RP on the same milk remains in place. - Dairy product donation: The bill repeals the Dairy Product Donation Program and replaces it with the Milk Donation Program. The new program will make it easier for fluid milk to be donated to food banks. The program is funded at $9 million in 2019 and $5 million in each of the following years. - Dairy business innovation initiatives: The bill authorizes $20 million to the United States Department of Agriculture to establish at least three regionallylocated dairy innovation centers Farm bill page 4B
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Farm bill from page 4B to provide outreach and technical assistance. The next topic discussed at the event was commodities and how they have been affected by trade wars. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This year has been tough,â&#x20AC;? Beyer said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been so much uncertainty. Having that farm bill done, I think farm families have slept a little more soundly knowing they are going to have crop insurance and adjustments have been made to make the program more flexible.â&#x20AC;? Changes in the crop insurance title include the term of eligibility from five to 10 years for beginning farmer and rancher benefits when using whole farm revenue protection crop insurance policies. Catastrophic coverage fees are increased from $300 to $655 and a greater emphasis will be placed on expanding crop insurance availability and participation among beginning, veteran and socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers. Additionally, the definition of family member for the purposes of payment limitations is expanded to include first cousins, nieces and
Farmers, business owners and representatives of commodity groups gather to partake in KASM Radioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Focus on Farming event at Shadyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hometown Tavern Dec. 18 in Albany. The event was an opportunity to discuss, ask questions and listen to panelists speak about the farm bill and current trends in the agriculture industry.
nephews, eliminating the need for farms to reorganize if a lineal family member dies or leaves the operation. Improvements have also been made to the Price Loss Coverage and Agriculture Risk Coverage programs under the billâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s commodity title. ARCCounty yields are now subject to a trend-adjusted yield factor, as used in crop insurance policies. Low county yields in an ARCCounty will be replaced
with a value equal to 80 percent of the county yield over the previous five years. Beyer believes fully funding the market development programs is critical for U.S. commodities. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Going into 2018, we knew trade was going to be a big topic for soybean farmers,â&#x20AC;? Beyer said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our top customers are China, Mexico, Japan and Canada. All of these countries have trade agreements that are in
said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We rely so heavily on China markets.â&#x20AC;? Frederickson agreed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget our closest trade partners while we look at new markets,â&#x20AC;? he said. Frederickson referred to agriculture as collateral damage in the trade wars, telling the crowd to make their voices heard. More information on the farm bill can be found at https://agriculture.house. gov/farmbill.
ethanol have been highly impacted. â&#x20AC;&#x153;China was one of our biggest customers for ethanol,â&#x20AC;? Haag said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Once you lose trade, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always tough to get it back to our country here.â&#x20AC;? Paap agreed but also noted the importance of diversifying markets with other countries. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We should continue to protect the trade agreements we have, but also expand on new opportunities as well,â&#x20AC;? he
limbo, so we knew it was going to be a tough fight.â&#x20AC;? Beyer said China began orders on soybeans creating cautious optimism for soybean growers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We typically sell 3035 million metric tons (of soybeans) to China, and they ordered 10 or less for this year,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a dire situation for marketing in 2019.â&#x20AC;? As for U.S. corn, China is not a huge importer of it, said Haag. However, other ingredients coming out of
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