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Audit receives an ‘A’ BergenKDV presents 2018 review BY NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER
SAUK RAPIDS – The city of Sauk Rapids received an unmodified opinion – the highest rating available – during the 2018 audit presentation May 28. Caroline Stutsman, of BerganKDV, briefed the Sauk Rapid City Council on the audit at a special meeting prior to the regular city council meeting. Stutsman said the opinion has not changed from years prior, and she was pleased with how prepared city staff was and how quickly questions were answered. Stutsman said Sauk Rapids would receive an A letter grade. “This is a great position to be in,” Hunstiger said. “I remember back in 2001, 2002, we had a lot of debt. We were doing a lot of remodeling downtown, a lot of construction. We’ve come a long ways.” Hunstiger thanked city finance director Jack Kahlhamer and staff for their efforts. Stutsman said both general fund revenues and expenditures increased in 2018, with the largest contributor in ex-
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Abby Trefla throws her hands in the air after commencement ceremonies in Halenbeck Hall May 28 in St. Cloud. Nearly 300 members of the Sauk Rapids-Rice High School class of 2019 participated in the graduation festivities.
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Over the moon for orchids Barney grows more than 200 plants in home, greenhouse BY ANNA HINKEMEYER | STAFF WRITER
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Deb Barney stands in her greenhouse May 21 at her home in Sauk Rapids. Barney has over 200 orchid plants throughout her home and in her greenhouse.
SAUK RAPIDS – Springtime is the season known for new life. Animals come out of hibernation, trees being producing their leaves and flowers are in bloom. Deb Barney, of Sauk Rapids, has a fondness for the latter of the list, particularly orchids. “It’s just a passion,” Barney said. “I started with three, and now I have over 200.” Barney’s love for orchids began in 1988 when her father-in-law was diagnosed with brain cancer. As they visited him at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, a coffee shop across the street caught their eye. “It smelt like heaven every time you walked in, but you could never figure out what the smell was,” Barney said. “One day we looked in the back room and on top of this cold cooler was a washtub with a Cattleya orchid. It was the biggest one I had ever seen, like 10 plants in one.” To this day, Cattleyas remain Barney’s favorite orchid, and she has several in her collection. She also enjoys the Masdevallia orchids for their quirkiness. Barney grows her orchids indoors. She has several plants in her
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• Mortgage Foreclosure - Jankowski - pg. 10 • Mortgage Foreclosure - Vogt - pg. 10 • City of Sauk Rapids Meeting Minutes, May 13 2019 - pg. 11 • Sauk Rapids IDS #47 Advertisement for Proposals - pg. 11 • Benton County Notice of Public Hearings - pg. 11 • City of Sauk Rapids Advertisement for Bids - pg. 11 • City of Rice Notice of Public Hearing - pg. 10
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Hats off to the class of 2019 as they begin the next chapter BY NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER
ST. CLOUD – As Sauk Rapids-Rice High School principal Karl Nohner announced the culmination of the class of 2019’s high school career, the typical response would have been a flurry of caps thrown high in the air. However, the scene was different at Halenbeck Hall in St. Cloud May 28. Perhaps one-third of the 292 class members who participated in commencement proceeded with the celebratory act while the others kept hats secured, holding onto the milestone memento. The SRRHS class of 2019 has been described as a high-achieving, competitive group of students from middle school on, according to Nohner. The minimal pomp and circumstance did not lessen the meaningful occasion, for the class of 2019 once again set their own standard as they embarked onto the next chapter of their lives. Throughout the graduation ceremony, many speeches carried similar sentiments. Sauk Rapids-Rice superintendent Aaron Sinclair and Ray Nelson, language arts teacher and the faculty speaker selected for the event, addressed the journey of life. Nelson compared each person’s path to a vehicle and an open roadway. “Not only will you continue setting yourself up for success as you move forward, but it is just as important to reflect on where you come from,” Nelson said.
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Braden Burggraff, Sauk Rapids-Rice High School class of 2019 valedictorian, delivers a speech May 28 in St. Cloud. Burggraff was the top of his class with a 4.368 grade point average.
Mikayla Zaske waits to receive her diploma May 28 at the St. Cloud State University Campus in St. Cloud. Zaske is the Sauk Rapids-Rice High School class of 2019 salutatorian and graduated with a 4.358 grade point average.
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kitchen and many in the nooks and crannies of her living and dining rooms. However, her most impressive area is the greenhouse. “The more orchids I added, the more crowded the house got and the humidity gets really high,” Barney said. “About 20 years ago, my husband offered to build a greenhouse off our bedroom, and that’s where most of the orchids are.” Barney keeps busy with her 200 orchids. Some of her varieties do not need daily attention, but many of the smaller plants do. “It depends on what medium they are planted fin,” Barney said. “Some dry out faster than others. If we want to go somewhere for more than three days, we have to have someone baby sit them so they don’t die, especially in the greenhouse.” The orchids in the greenhouse have to be repotted every three years. Barney uses caution when placing orchids. Some varieties cannot withstand the heat created in the greenhouse and need to be in temperatures below 70 degrees. “I mark everything now so I know which ones need to be repotted,” Barney said. “Sometimes I
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Deb Barney has a variety of Phalaenopsis orchids in bloom in her home May 21 in Sauk Rapids. Barney has over 200 orchid plants, many of them in a greenhouse off her bedroom.
go up thinking I have two or three to repot, and then I end up having a whole day’s worth because I notice more and more that haven’t been repotted in a while.” Barney spends two or three hours a day with her orchids, cutting off the dead bulbs and watering. “Each one is so different and can have the coolest colors,” Barney said. “Many of them give off incredible fragrances as well that I get hooked on. I have
a hard time walking away from them when they are blooming. They are such beautiful flowers.” Currently, Barney has Phalaenopsis, Odontocidium and Paphiopedilum orchids in bloom. Many of the varieties are expected to bloom in the next two weeks. “This is what I do,” Barney said. “I play with orchids. I love everything
about them, and I enjoy sharing my love of the orchids with others. My mom had one when she was alive, my sister has some, my daughter had some before she moved to San Diego, and I have friends that have a couple because they have seen them here. I am passionate about these flowers and enjoy sharing my love of them with others.”
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penditures being in the public safety sector. Additional calls, additional staff and increased insurance contributed to the rise in expenditures. “The ending total fund balance of $4.6 million represents approximately 10 months of spending based on the 2018 spending levels,” Stutsman said. “That’s a reasonable balance for you to have when you consider that balance needs to get you through to this time of the year when you are receiving tax settlements, LGA (local government aid) and things like that.” A full audit report is available to the public on the city’s website at https://www.ci.sauk-rapids.mn.us under the finance department tab. In other council news: - Approved two easement vacation requests. One to allow a residential home to be built across lot lines whereas two adjacent lots were purchased next to one another. Another to facilitate a sale of two properties where the building has already been constructed over the easement. - Approved a conditional use permit for two small cell wireless utilities to be attached to light poles at the Sauk Rapids-Rice High School. -Authorized posting a park maintenance position. The position, which will be vacant due to retirement, will be posted internally before seeking applicants from the general public. - Approved purchasing three signs of the new city logo – two for the interior of the government center and one for the municipal liquor store. Scenic Sign Corp., of St. Cloud, will create the signs at a total cost of $10,655. - Approved the size of the future Southside Park building to be 46 by 77 feet. The building could accommodate 140 to 220 people depending on types of tables and layouts used in each event. - Hired construction manager R.A. Morton, of St. Cloud, to facilitate the Southside Park and Sauk Rapids Lions Sunset Park modifications, and authorized SEH Inc. to begin engineering the project. - Authorized SEH to begin engineering improvement to River Avenue South which is adjacent to the river parks project. - Authorized staff to hire a firm to conduct an archaeological survey for the land at Southside Park and land to be swapped as part of the park project. The Department of Natural Resources and State Historical Preservation Society are requiring the survey. Cost could be up to $6,500.
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OBITUARY Dorothy H. Jurek Mass of Christian Burial was 11 a.m. May 31 at the Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in St. Cloud for Dorothy Jurek who died May 28, 2019 at the St. Cloud Hospital. Rev. LeRoy Maus officiated and burial was at St. Lawrence Catholic Cemetery in Duelm. Visitation was 9-11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home in St. Cloud. Dorothy was born Sept. 13, 1929, in St. Cloud to William F. and Margaret L. (Moshier) Eller. She married Peter P. Jurek Aug. 26, 1947, at Holy Angels Catholic Church in St. Cloud. Dorothy worked as a cook for St. Cloud School District No. 742 for 21 years and was also a homemaker. She volunteered at Country Manor and played Farkel and bingo with her friends. She was a loving, caring and supportive mother of nine children. Survivors include her
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SAUK RAPIDS – When John Rasmussen walked into Sauk RapidsRice High School for the first time in the fall of 1984, the teachers had been on strike and the high school was located at the current middle school site. Now, 35 years later, not much has changed. However, a lasting imprint and an empty office chair May 31 will mark the end of a 35-year career for Rasmussen. “I call it a phased retirement,” Rasmussen said. “I am still going to continue coaching football, continuing work on the multi-school Carl Perkins scholarship grant, and there’s a chance I may teach a few classes in the fall. I don’t know if [retirement] will really hit me until next December when all of that is over, and I all the sudden have all this time on my hands.” Rasmussen has taught marketing and business classes since coming to Sauk Rapids-Rice. Rasmussen also took over the lead advisor role for DECA in 1997 from Ron Eickhoff, who had started the program 23 years prior. “Ron was fantastic, and I was lucky enough to take over,” Rasmussen said. “I just tried not to screw it up. I have told Josh Bauer the same thing: to not screw it up. It has been a successful program, and we have grown and continued the legacy.” Under Rasmussen’s watch, the Sauk RapidsRice High School DECA chapter has become one of the largest and most successful chapters in Minnesota. Thousands of students have competed at the Minnesota State Career Development Conference and several hundred at the International Career De-
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John Rasmussen stands in front of the trophy case at Sauk Rapids-Rice High School May 24 in Sauk Rapids. Rasmussen retired at the end of the school year from his 35 year teaching and advising position.
velopment Conference. Rasmussen has lost count of specifics, but points to the many trophies lined on the cabinets in his classroom and in the trophy case near the concession stand at the high school. While Rasmussen has said goodbye to his full time teaching career, he knows the program is in
good hands with Bauer, Ellie Cairns and Kayla Kahl, his replacement. “Part of my decision was knowing it was time and part of it was because we had the opportunity to hire someone like Kayla – a Sauk Rapids graduate and former top 10 kid,” Rasmussen said. “There aren’t many good market-
ing teachers out there like her, so I needed to let this opportunity happen.” Rasmussen hit the rule of 90 – which allows early retirement with no reduction of pension if the sum of age and years and months of public service total at least 90 – in November 2016, but the kids kept him going. “Kids keep you young,” Rasmussen said. “We’ve been blessed with great kids who want to do well and work hard. Every year we do well and have success, it seems the next group wants to do even better. We have always done things a little differently than other chapters – working harder and putting in the extra effort – which is what makes us more successful. It has been great to see the determination and potential.” As Rasmussen shut the lights off and closed his classroom door for the final time May 31, thoughts were heavy but not unlike previous years. “This is like every other last week,” Rasmussen said. “You are sad to see the kids go, but I have less angst than other years because I don’t have to worry about who is going to replace some of these great kids we have had in the program. It’s a little emotional, but I am sure that will only be amplified after next fall.”
John Rasmussen (from left), Ron Eickhoff and Josh Bauer stand together at Rasmussen’s retirement party in May. Rasmussen took over the lead role of the Sauk Rapids-Rice High School DECA program in 1997 from Eickhoff and is now handing the program over to Bauer.
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Students receive degrees SAUK RAPIDS – Brittany Schoen, daughter of Andria Schiller of Whitmore Lake, Mich., and Shawn Schoen Sr. of Sauk Rapids, graduated from University of Minnesota-Duluth with a bachelor’s degree in biology and minor in Hispanic studies in May. She is a 2015 graduate of Sauk Rapids-Rice High School. SAUK RAPIDS – Tara Haakonson, daughter of Kay Haakonson of Sartell and John Haakonson of Sauk Rapids, graduated from the University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree May 11. Haakonson is a 2012 graduate of Sauk Rapids-Rice High School. MOORHEAD – Four area students graduated from Concordia College in Moorhead May 5. Rebecca Elliott, daughter of John and Annette Elliott of Rice, graduated magna cum laude with a degree in music education. Sara Johnson, daughter of Kevin and Julie Johnson of Rice, graduated with a degree in psychology. Hannah Voigt, daughter of Scott and Linda Voigt of Rice, graduated summa cum laude with a degree in elementary education. Bailyn Walz, daughter of Dave and Dena Walz of Sauk Rapids, graduated with a degree in business.
Community pays respects at Sauk Rapids cemeteries BY ANNA HINKEMEYER STAFF WRITER
SAUK RAPIDS – Memorial Day to some may mean an extra day off from work or school, but to the crowd gathered at the Sauk Rapids cemeteries on Fourth Street South May 27, it meant honoring those who have served our country and sacrificed their lives. “Our presence today is to honor the memory of those who gave their all in the service of our country,” said John Heintze, master of ceremonies at the event. “These people have dropped their burdens by the wayside of life and have gone onto their eternal rest. May the ceremonies of today deepen our reverence of loyalty to our country and its flag.” The service included the Sauk Rapids-Rice High School Marching Storm, Boy Scouts Troop No. 9,
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Students named to dean’s lists SAUK RAPIDS – Shawn Schoen Jr., son of Andria Schiller of Whitmore Lake, Mich., and Shawn Schoen Sr. of Sauk Rapids, made the dean’s list for spring semester at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor. He is a 2018 graduate of Sauk Rapids-Rice High School. BROOKINGS, S.D. – Michael Douglas NeubauPHOTOS BY ANNA HINKEMEYER Mike Laudenbach (from left), Tyler Teiglend, Carol Trenow and Kenneth Johnstone er, of Sauk Rapids, has been named to the dean’s list aflead the Sauk Rapids American Legion Post No. 254 Honor Guard into the Sauk Rapids ter the spring semester at South Dakota State University. cemeteries May 27 in Sauk Rapids. The processional was the start of the Memorial Day To earn dean’s list distinctions, students must earn at ceremony with dozens of citizens in attendance. least a 3.5 grade point average. Sauk Rapids American 6992. Beverly Grose placed “For nearly 160 years, Legion Post No. 254 and a wreath at the monument people have gathered on Sauk Rapids VFW Post No. in the cemeteries and Lynn this day in cemeteries across Machula gave a speech at our nation to decorate the the ceremony. graves of fallen warriors with flowers and flags,” Machula said. “It is certainMaster of ceremonies John ly fitting for us to be here May 20 1737 hrs: Officers received a complaint of being chased Heintze escorts Beverly Grose to the memorial today to honor those who so by a puppy off of its leash on the 1000 block of Sixth Avenue monument at the Sauk valiantly served our country North. Officers responded, but the juvenile being chased was no Rapids cemeteries May in the various armed forces, longer on site. 27 in Sauk Rapids. Grose especially those who have was chosen to do the made the ultimate sacrifice May 21 0202 hrs: Officers were requested to assist Sartell in ceremonial placing of and laid down their life to locating a shoplifting suspect at Coborn’s in Sauk Rapids. Upon arrival, the female identified herself, and Sartell officers interthe wreath during the defend us and our country.” viewed her. Sauk Rapids officers remained on scene for officer Memorial Day ceremony. safety. May 23 1636 hrs: Officers were dispatched to the 2600 block of Olive Lane for a deer fawn in the park. Officer advised to give the “For nearly 160 years, people have animal space in hopes the mother would return to care for it. Ofgathered on this day in cemeteries across ficers later checked the area and the animal was gone. our nation to decorate the graves of Incidents: 22 traffic stops, 19 assists, 16 various calls, 15 medifallen warriors with flowers and flags.” cal, 13 animals, 11 disturbances, 8 property, 7 child, 7 suspicious, 6 alarms, 6 ordinances, 5 civil, 5 driving, 4 thefts, 4 human ser- Lynn Machula vices reports, 4 welfare checks, 4 open doors, 4 warrants, 3 911, 3 accidents, 3 domestics, 3 utility problems, 3 vehicles, 2 assaults, 2 missing persons, 2 traffic hazards, 2 fraud, 2 permits, 2 trespassing and 2 environmental complaints.
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DECA hosts sale for 2020-21 chapter project Proceeds to benefit Tri-County Humane Society build
SAUK RAPIDS – Sauk Rapids-Rice High School DECA is asking for donations of items to sell at a garage sale to benefit the Tri-County Humane Society. Clothing, decorations, housewares, books, bedding, toys, tools — anything people are willing to donate is appreciated. The garage sale takes place 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 8 at the
high school in the auxiliary gym. Enter through door No. 6. Donations can be dropped off at door No. 6 at the high school from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, June 7. The DECA organization will also pick up donations from homes. Text or call 320-293-9214 or 320-402-4733 to arrange a time for pick up. Proceeds from the sale go to the Tri-County Humane Society to help fund the animal shelter’s goal of building a new facility. The current facility is too small to accommodate growing needs. The
new facility will be twice as large and constructed behind the current building. Last year, the TriCounty Humane Society facilitated 3,123 pet adoptions. Each animal adopted through this program received an external medical examination, behavioral evaluation and was microchipped for future electronic identification. All dogs, cats and rabbits were spayed or neutered. Through partnerships with area veterinary clinics and veterinarians, 2,181 surgeries were performed in 2018.
This sale is sponsored by SRRHS DECA, and raising money and awareness for the TCHS will be the group’s community service project for the year. DECA members will write a 20-page paper and create a 15-minute presentation about the planning, execution and results of their project. Dependent on the success of the project, students will compete with this project at the district, state and international competitions.
Rice Police Department activity May 26 2030 hrs: Officers received a call of a gas drive off on the 2300 block of Pine Road Northwest. Officers received a description of the vehicle and the driver, and are investigating the incident. Incidents: 29 traffic stops, 7 various calls, 6 assists, 2 thefts and 2 repo vehicles.
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Thanks for remembering
By Terry O’Keefe Some of my first memories as a young boy were of Memorial Day. My mother would take me to the cemetery, and we would stand by my father’s grave. An honor guard would come, give a tribute and fire a few rounds from their rifles, honoring my father’s service in WWII. When I got out of the U.S. Army in the spring of 1969, it was different. For many Vietnam era veterans, there was not much honor. It was a very unpopular war. It was nice to see your story “Two soldiers, one fate” in your Memorial weekend edition of the Sauk Rapids Herald. Thank you, Natasha Barber, for remembering, and thank you for honoring their service. To some of us, that means a lot.
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Memorial Day weekend provided a much needed extra day off from work. Like many people in today’s society, work gets busy. Covering the communities of Sauk Rapids and Rice on a weekly basis keeps my mind and body BY ANNA HINKEMEYER going and sometimes is exhausting. May 27 was the perfect day off and gave me an excuse to stay indoors snuggled up with my blankets and cat for most of the day. I watched rain drops trickle down our sliding door. It felt great to have a day to do nothing. Today’s society is always go, go, go with little time for a chance to stop and catch your breath. While I do not help on my husband’s dairy farm often, I still juggle time there to help care for the dogs, cats and cows, time with my husband off the farm, work, exercise and time with family and friends. I read a quote somewhere earlier this week that said, “Stop and take time to listen to your heart. It can tell you a lot.” I have thought a great deal about that quote since then, and it has given me reminders all week. I have learned it is OK to take time for yourself to read a book or take a nap. It is OK to say no to things if it means giving yourself time to reflect on the things that matter most in life. In a life where everything is busy, for both my husband and I, time together and with family and friends is what takes priority. I am working on that. Take time to discover what is most important to you and make time for those things in your daily life. You may find yourself destressing, in a happier mood and more refreshed to take on each day. With springtime and early summer being one of the craziest times of year, I feel more relaxed when I make time every day with my husband away from the stresses of both our jobs.
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This time of the year peonies, native to at ground level, and the dead stalks removed central Asia and China, are getting ready to from the area. This may prevent diseases from bloom. Peony blooms may have single or mulreoccurring on the plants in succeeding years. tiple sets of petals that are white, pink, red, Peonies come in many varieties and very dark red or bi-colored. Sarah Bernhardt, bloom times; mid-May to mid-June is the for example, is an award-winning variety with range. Failure to bloom is usually the result of a lovely pink color, double petals and fragrant. too much shade, too little water or too much Some, but not all, varieties have a strong scent fertilizer. Peonies do not need fertilizer every BY LINDA G. like that of roses. Most peonies appear as multi year. Some sources say peonies are deer and TENNESON stemmed plants averaging about 2 feet tall and rabbit resistant, although in my experience, Green and into clumps nearly as wide. Peony blooms atyoung peony plants should be protected from Growing in tract ants because of the sweet nectar in the rabbits. Rabbits, or maybe squirrels, may dig Benton County up a new peony plant and then leave it on the blooms, but ants are not required for peony blooms to emerge. The blooms are also attracground after realizing it is not edible. I found tive to butterflies. The peony plant survives our winter one in that condition, immediately replanted it and it has temperatures well, but the buds may be killed by late slowly recovered. frosts and very young plants will benefit from winter proPeonies may be divided in the spring, making a divitection. A layer of straw no more than 3 inches deep will sion between each group of three or four buds. However, keep fluctuations in soil surface temperature from affect- they do not like to be moved and do best when left in ing the peony root. one location for years. When moved, they are unlikely Once established, peonies are one of the longest liv- to bloom the first year they are planted. However, if a ing plants commonly grown by home gardeners, as in young plant is moved with as large an amount of roots 50 years or more. Their fibrous roots grow just below and soil as can be lifted, it may not realize it has been the surface of the soil and should not be planted more moved and will bloom the next spring. Peonies should be than 2 inches below soil level in this area. They prefer deadheaded after the blooms have faded which keeps the at least six hours of sunlight each day, which means they plant energy in the roots instead of creating seeds. Waterwill grow in partial shade. However, the more sunlight ing from below, keeping the foliage as dry as possible the plant receives, the better the bloom production will and providing air circulation around each plant will help be. Peonies are best planted in the fall because they start prevent viruses and fungi from attacking the plant. The growing early each spring. Look for little pink buds just powdery mildew often seen on peonies is unsightly but emerging from the soil near the cut off ends of the pre- does not kill them. vious year stalks. Peonies should be cleaned up in the Linda G. Tenneson is a University of Minnesota Exfall with plant stalks killed by the first fall frost cut off tension Master Gardner and Tree Care Advisor.
There will be discipline “You cannot go tomorrow.” I shut the cave. And, I have many times in the past. So, door, my hands on the handle and behind my when I said, “You cannot go tomorrow,” I back as I leaned my head back, eyes clenched knew I had to stick with it when she came to shut towards the ceiling. I said it and now I me later expressing her realization that what have to stick with it. My daughter disobeyed she had done was wrong, someone could and as a result, one of us was affected. Parenthave gotten sick and she was sorry. Children ing is arduous at times. “You didn’t do what catch on fast. They can read when we are I told you to,” and the reaction of our child about to explode. They can push our buttons to those words can affect how we discipline right up to that point and then let up. They our children. Consistently teaching cause and can express their remorse repeatedly until effect with consequences accordingly is go- BY MERCY NYGAARD we say, “It’s OK.” ing to be the slow and steady route to raising There is a big difference between it is Life by Faith a healthy God fearing child who becomes a OK, and I forgive you. When someone apollovingly obedient and joy filled adult. ogizes in our family, we must say I forgive My daughter’s disobedience was about you and not it is OK because sin is not OK. week-old left over mac and cheese that got eaten because It is not OK to cause one another harm or disobey. But like she never threw it away when told. Absolutely trivial but Jesus sacrificed Himself for us, and we receive forgivea lesson that needed to sink in. Her reaction to my stern- ness from Him, we forgive others. Discipline must then ness was that it was no big deal. That is when, in a split still be carried out. This is how children learn there is a second, I thought of the consequence I knew would cut consequence to disobedience. When they are out in the right to her heart. And it cuts to my heart, too. She was world and commit an offense, we do not want them thinkgetting together with friends, and I want her to have fun. ing they can manipulate their way out of it. We do not If she would have shown she cared would I have let the want discipline to end up being lawsuits or jail time. If we disobedience go? do not teach our children to obey us, they will not obey If our children’s reaction to our correction helps form other authority. We must know when to teach the lessons the discipline, how do we keep them from becoming mas- of grace which God so freely gives to us as well. ter manipulators? The answer is consistency. My husband God wants our loving obedience because He knows it is much better at this and helps remind me when I start to is the way to joy. Loving obedience and begrudging obe-
dience do not both lead to joy. Jesus said, “As the Father loved Me, I also have loved you; abide in My love. If you keep My commandments, you will abide in My love, just as I have kept My Father’s commandments and abide in His love. These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full.” No where in Jesus’s statement did He say that doing what is right even though you hate it will bring joy. How do we lovingly obey? Through faith, through discipline, being tested and seeing how all things work together for good to those who love God. Love God. It all stems from loving God. We need to teach our children to love God, to be so close to Him that they can see his furrowed brow and tears upon their defiance. Once they are so far from seeing God’s sorrow, that is when disobedience comes without remorse, and they live in misery not knowing what is causing it. Sometimes I think, how did mac and cheese lead to me writing about becoming a disobedient and miserable adult? Because it starts young, and it is so much easier, momentarily, to give your children what they want. They badger you and become relentless and we give in saying, “Fine, I don’t care.” We must always endure the headache now to do what is right, to avoid the heartache later. Be encouraged. These child rearing years are short lived, God given moments for us to raise God fearing, lovingly obedient adults.
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Saturday, June 1, 10 a.m. to noon — Guided Wildflower Tour. Robin DeLong and Mitch Elness lead the tour of early-blooming wildflowers at Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge. Free and open to all ages. The tour will be structured as a car caravan tour with light walking. Visitors are encouraged to bring binoculars, camera, field guides, water and snack and to wear clothing and shoes appropriate for weather and terrain. Refuge Headquarters, 17076 293rd Ave. N.W., Zimmerman. Pre-registration is requested but not required by calling 763-389-3323.
Thursday, June 6, 7 p.m. — SRR Community Conversations Results Meeting. Learn what the public reported regarding the Sauk Rapids-Rice School District facilities listening sessions and surveys. Rice Elementary School, 200 N.E. Third Ave., Rice. Friday, June 7, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. — St. Cloud Lions Second Annual Garage Sale. Donation drop off from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 5. Beds, computers, TVs, exercise equipment, appliances, car seats and encyclopedia sets are not accepted. Lions Park and Shelter, 4310 Dublin Drive, St. Cloud.
Tuesday, June 4, 12:30-6:30 p.m. — American Red Cross Blood Donations. St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, 2405 First St. N., St. Cloud. Tuesday, June 4, 1-7 p.m. — American Red Cross Blood Donations. Atonement Lutheran Church, 1144 29th Ave. N., St. Cloud. Wednesday, June 5, 2-4 p.m. — Advocates for Independence. Make a difference in the community for people with disabilities. Increase leadership, assertiveness and communication skills. Free and open to all. Independent Lifestyles Inc., 215 N. Benton Drive, Sauk Rapids. Contact Michele at 320-281-2042. Wednesday, June 5, 7 p.m. — SRR Community Conversations Results Meeting. Learn what the public reported regarding the Sauk Rapids-Rice School District facilities listening sessions and surveys. Watab Town Hall, 660 75th St. N.E., Rice. Thursday, June 6, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. — St. Cloud Lions Second Annual Garage Sale. Donation drop off from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 5. Beds, computers, TVs, exercise equipment, appliances, car seats and encyclopedia sets are not accepted. Lions Park and Shelter, 4310 Dublin Drive, St. Cloud.
Tuesday, June 11, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. — 55+ Driver Improvement First Time Course. St. Cloud Life, 2409 Clearwater Road, St. Cloud. For more information or to register visit http://www.mnsafetycenter.org or call 1-888-234-1294.
Wednesday, June 12, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. — 55+ Driver Improvement Refresher Course. Whitney SeFriday, June 7, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. — American Red Cross nior Center, 1527 Northway Drive, St. Cloud. For more Blood Donations. St. Cloud Hospital, 1406 Sixth Ave. information or to register visit http://www.mnsafetycenN., St. Cloud. ter.org or call 1-888-234-1294.
Monday, June 3, 12:15 p.m. — Rice Area Senior Citizens Monthly Meeting. Old Creamery Café, 405 E. Friday, June 7, 10:30 a.m. to noon — Post-polio Support Group. Free and open to all. Independent Lifestyles Inc., Main St., Rice. 215 N. Benton Drive, Sauk Rapids. Contact Jennifer at Monday, June 3, 7 p.m. — Rice City Council Meeting. 320-281-2027. Rice City Hall, 205 E. Main St., Rice. Friday, June 7, 7 p.m. — Sauk Rapids-Rice Marching Tuesday, June 4, 9 a.m. — Benton County Commis- Storm Summer Parade Preview. Sauk Rapids-Rice sioners Board Meeting. Benton County Administration Middle School football stadium, 901 First St. S., Sauk Rapids. Building, 531 Dewey St., Foley. Tuesday, June 4, 10-11 a.m. — Annual Veterans Recognition Program. In recognition of the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings and Battle of Normandy. Veteran address by Mike Bellos. Free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. Hoppe Auditorium at the St. Cloud Hospital, 1406 Sixth Ave. N., St. Cloud.
Hosted by Rice American Legion Auxiliary Post No. 473. Homemade pot roast, potatoes, carrots, gravy, salads and desserts. American Legion Post No. 473, 80 Division St. N., Rice.
Friday, June 7, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. — Donation Dropoff for DECA Garage Sale. Proceeds will benefit the TriCounty Human Society’s new building. Sauk RapidsRice High School, 1835 Osauka Road N.E., Sauk Rapids. Enter door No. 6. The DECA organization will also pick up donations from homes. Text or call 320-293-9214 or 320-402-4733 to arrange a time for pick up.
Thursday, June 13, 3-6 p.m. — Sauk Rapids Market. Coborn’s parking lot, 110 First St. S., Sauk Rapids. Thursday, June 13, 7 p.m. — SRR Community Conversations Results Meeting. Learn what the public reported regarding the Sauk Rapids-Rice School District facilities listening sessions and surveys. Sauk Rapids Government Center, 250 Summit Ave. N., Sauk Rapids. Friday, June 14, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Friends of Foley Library Book Sale. Books, puzzles and more. All proceeds help sponsor library events and programs. Great River Regional Library-Foley branch, 251 Fourth Ave. N., Foley.
Friday, June 14, 7:30 p.m. — “Rainy Days & Mondays.” The Music of The Carpenters. Paramount Center for the Arts, 913 W. St. Germain St., St. Cloud. For tickets or Saturday, June 8, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. — DECA Garage more information visit http://www.paramountarts.org or Sale. Proceeds will benefit the Tri-County Human Soci- call 320-259-5463. ety’s new building. Sauk Rapids-Rice High School, 1835 Saturday, June 15, 9-11 a.m. — Free Guided PhotograOsauka Road N.E., Sauk Rapids. Enter door No. 6. phy Hike. Learn quick tips and tricks about nature phoSaturday, June 8, 10 a.m. to noon — Guided Wildflow- tography at Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge. If you er Tour. Robin DeLong and Mitch Elness lead the tour choose, bring a camera or phone, but no experience or of early-blooming wildflowers at Sherburne National equipment is necessary. Each hike will be two hours long Wildlife Refuge. Free and open to all ages. The tour will and vary in distance. Wear weather appropriate clothing be structured as a car caravan tour with light walking. and close-toed shoes. Options to bring: sunscreen, water, Visitors are encouraged to bring binoculars, camera, field bug spray, snack, field guides and binoculars. Be advised guides, water and snack and to wear clothing and shoes poison ivy is common on the refuge. Meet your guide appropriate for weather and terrain. Refuge Headquarters, and the Sherburne Photography Club at the Oak Savan17076 293rd Ave. N.W., Zimmerman. Pre-registration is na Trailhead on Wildlife Drive located off of Sherburne County Road 5, between county roads 4 and 9. Preregrequested but not required by calling 763-389-3323. istration by calling 763-389-3323 is encouraged but not Saturday, June 8, 1-3 p.m. — 2019 Prince and Prin- required. cess Program. Hosted by the Sauk Rapids Community Ambassadors. Boys and girls ages 3-10 are invited for Sunday, June 16, 8 a.m. to noon — Sons of the American an afternoon with the Sauk Rapids ambassadors and can- Legion Breakfast. American Legion Post No. 298, 131 didates. Learn etiquette, work on a service project, play Fourth Ave. N., Foley. games and more. Cost includes a ticket to Sauk Rapids Ambassador coronation at 7 p.m. June 20. Email saukrapidscommunityambassadors.com for more information or to register. Sauk Rapids-Rice High School, 1835 Osauka Road N.E., Sauk Rapids.
Thursday, June 6, 3-6 p.m. — Sauk Rapids Market. Co- Sunday, June 9, 1 p.m., 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. — Garden born’s parking lot, 110 First St. S., Sauk Rapids. Brothers Circus. Sports Arena East, 1410 Third Ave. S., Sauk Rapids. Tickets available at https://www.secure.garThursday, June 6, 6-8 p.m. — It’s a Strike Bowling. New location for summer. Great River Bowl, 208 Second St. denbroscircus.com. S., Sartell. Minimal fee includes two bowling games and Monday, June 10, 6 p.m. — Sauk Rapids City Council shoe rental. Contact John at 320-529-9000. Meeting. Sauk Rapids Government Center, 250 Summit Thursday, June 6, 6:30-8:30 p.m. — Great River Re- Ave. N., Sauk Rapids. gional Coin Club. Miller Auto Marine Sports Plaza, Tuesday, June 11, 5-7 p.m. — Auxiliary Monthly Meal. 2930 Second St. S., St. Cloud.
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NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Date: May 7, 2019 YOU ARE NOTIFIED THAT: 1. Default has occurred in the conditions of the Mortgage dated September 14, 2015, executed by John A. Jankowski, a single adult, as Mortgagor, to Liberty Bank Minnesota, successor in interest to Liberty Savings Bank, fsb, as Mortgagee, and filed for record September 16, 2015, as Document No. 411783, in the Office of the County Recorder of Benton County, Minnesota. The land described in the Mortgage is not registered land. 2. The Mortgage has not been assigned. 3. The original principal amount secured by the Mortgage was $79,650.00. 4. No action or proceeding at law is now pending to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage, or any part thereof. 5. The holder of the Mortgage has complied with all conditions precedent to acceleration of the debt secured by the Mortgage and foreclosure of the Mortgage, and all notice and other requirements of applicable statutes.
6. At the date of this Notice the amount due on the Mortgage, and taxes, if any, paid by the holder of the Mortgage is $75,416.74. 7. Pursuant to the power of sale in the Mortgage, the Mortgage will be foreclosed, and the land located in Benton County, Minnesota, described as follows: Lot One (1), Block Three (3), Scenic View Plat Three, Benton County, Minnesota. Together with the benefit of the easements for ingress, egress and utilities over Lot Five (5), Block Three (3), Scenic View Plat Three, the common area, as described in Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions, recorded at Document No. 161719 will be sold by the County Sheriff of Benton County, Minnesota, at public auction on June 27, 2019, at 10:00 a.m., at the Benton County Sheriff’s Department, located at 581 Highway 23, Foley, Minnesota . 8. To the best of Mortgagee’s information, the property being foreclosed has a property address of 738 Eighth Street North, Sauk Rapids, Minnesota
56379, and has tax parcel identification number 190239100. 9. The time allowed by law for redemption by Mortgagor or Mortgagor’s personal representatives or assigns is six (6) months after the date of sale. 10. The property must be vacated by 11:59 p.m. on December 27, 2019, provided the Mortgagor has not reinstated the Mortgage under Minnesota Statutes, Section 580.30 or redeemed the property under Minnesota Statutes, Section 580.23. If the foregoing date is a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, then the date to vacate is the next business day at 11:59 p.m. 11. THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S P E R S O N A L R E P R E S E N T AT I V E S OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING,
AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. THE PURPOSE OF THIS C O M M U N I C AT I O N IS TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY I N F O R M AT I O N OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. LIBERTY BANK MINNESOTA, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO LIBERTY SAVINGS BANK, FSB Benjamin B. Bohnsack (#0319399) Rinke Noonan Suite 300 US Bank Plaza 1015 W. St. Germain St. P.O. Box 1497 St. Cloud, MN 56302 (320) 251-6700 (320) 656-3500 fax Our File No. 22118-0200 Bbohnsack@RinkeNoonan. com Attorneys for Mortgagee R-19-6B
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THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: March 7, 2017 MORTGAGOR: Travis Gary Vogt and Amy Vogt, husband and wife. MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded March 17, 2017 Benton County Recorder, Document No. 421589. ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: Suntrust Bank. Dated August 10, 2018 Recorded August 15, 2018, as Document No. 431149. And thereafter assigned to: Bayview Loan Servicing, LLC. Dated March 28, 2019 Recorded April 1, 2019, as Document No. 434897. TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE I D E N T I F I C AT I O N NUMBER ON M O R T G A G E :
100109800003421659 LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Plaza Home Mortgage Inc. RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: Bayview Loan Servicing, LLC M O RT G A G E D PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1027 Garden Brook Drive, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 190362300 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 7, Block 2, Garden Brook, Benton County, Minnesota COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Benton O R I G I N A L PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $168,000.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $176,955.22 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/ Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part
thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: July 25, 2019 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Benton County Sheriff’s Office, 581 Highway 23 Northeast Foley, MN to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys’ fees allowed by law subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. §580.07. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owneroccupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on January 27, 2020, unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or
582.032. M O RT G A G O R ( S ) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None “THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S P E R S O N A L R E P R E S E N T AT I V E S OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.” Dated: May 10, 2019 Bayview Loan Servicing, LLC Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/ Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 137 - 19-002723 FC A THIS IS COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. R-21-6B
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Forecast calls for baseball Cyclones to begin season against Brainerd Bees June 2 BY ANNA HINKEMEYER STAFF WRITER
June is here, and the Sauk Rapids Cyclones are gearing up for what is looking like a promising season. The team will be opening its season against the Brainerd Bees at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, June 2 at Bob Cross Park in Sauk Rapids followed by their first road game against the Gussies at 6:15 p.m. Wednesday, June 5 in St. Augusta. Among the top returners are Bjorn Hanson, Matt Johnson, Luis Massa and Cole Fuecker. Hanson is fresh off a run with the Augustana University (Sioux Falls, S.D.) team while Fuecker had a powerful season with the Sauk RapidsRice Storm and will be playing baseball while attending North Iowa Community College in Mason City, Iowa. One of the biggest advantages for the Cyclones is their pitching depth. Andy Thayer, Jeff Hille, Massa, Fuecker and Noah Klinefelter will all provide variety as the team
progresses through the season. One noticeable absence is Jason Hoppe who helped push the Cyclones to victories from the mound last season. The team is returning after a 17-9 summer 2018 season. The Cyclones also had a state appearance during the 2017 season, making them a team worth reckoning with in re-
cent years. The Cyclones should expect tight competition against teams like the Cold Spring Springers and the Beaudreau’s Saints of St. Cloud, which will both face the Cyclones multiple times this season. New to the schedule are games against the Moorhead Mudcats June 22 and against the Sobieski Skis June 29. The Cyclones will contend with teams from the Lakewood League for much of the season.
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Benton County Planning Commission will conduct public hearings on June 13th, 2019 the Commissioner’s Room, Benton County Government Center, Foley, and beginning at 7:00 p.m. The Planning Commission will hear the following: 1. 7:00 p.m. Mike and Kris Steiner requesting a conditional use permit to operate a repair garage in the Agricultural District. Pursuant to Section 7.1.23 and 11.6. The affected property is described as follows: SW1/4 NW1/4, Section 31, Alberta Township. 2. 7:10 p.m. Lance and Lori Muyres requesting a conditional use permit to construct a storage structure without a single family dwelling or other principal building in the R-2 Residential District. Pursuant to Sections 6.2.8, 6.2.9, 7.4.2 and 11.6. The affected property is described as follows: Lot 3, Block 2, Retka Pines Estates Plat 2, Section 1, West Langola Township. 3. 7:20 p.m. Scott Smith requesting a conditional use permit to operate an open sales lot in the Business District. Pursuant to Sections 7.6.2 and 11.6. The affected property is described as follows: Lot 1, Block 2, Hi View Terrace 4th Addition, Section 3, Watab Township. ANYONE wishing to be heard with reference to the above will be heard at this meeting.
The team is returning after a 17-9 summer 2018 season.
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The Board of Education, Sauk Rapids-Rice ISD #47, will receive sealed proposals on the following: Group Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical Insurance Plans until 12:00 P.M. on June 18, 2019, at Sauk Rapids-Rice ISD #47, 1833 Osauka Road NE, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 Copies of the Request for Proposal, existing labor management agreements, and existing contracts are available free of charge beginning May 25, 2019 at OneDigital, 2860 Vicksburg Lane N., Plymouth, MN 55447. Proposals should be addressed to Eva White, Sauk Rapids-Rice ISD #47, and the envelope clearly marked to indicate the contents. No Vendor may withdraw his/her proposal within thirty (30) days after date of opening proposals without the consent of the Board of Education. Sauk Rapids-Rice ISD #47 reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive informalities in bidding of advertisement. Sauk Rapids-Rice ISD #47 reserves the right to select the proposal which best meets the needs of the Sauk Rapids-Rice ISD #47 pursuant to M.S. 471.6161. R-21-2B
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed Proposals will be received by the City Administrator of the City of Sauk Rapids at 250 Summit Avenue North, Sauk Rapids MN 56379, until 11:a.m. on Tuesday the 18th day of June, 2019, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud, for consideration by the City Council at their next regular meeting. Approximate quantities. Bituminous Material for Seal Coat (CRS-2) GALLONS 13,880 Install Bituminous Seal Coat FA-2 SY 55,520 All bids must be submitted on the Proposal Form provided in accordance with the Contract Documents as prepared. Copies of the Contract Documents can be obtained by sending a request to the City of Sauk Rapids, Public Works Department, 360 Summit Avenue North, Sauk Rapids, MN, 56379. No bids will be considered unless sealed and filed with the City Administrator of the City of Sauk Rapids, endorsed upon the outside wrapper and accompanied by a Bid Security in the amount of (5%) of the Bid to be forfeited as Liquidated Damages in the event that the Bid is accepted and the Bidder fails to promptly enter into a written Contract, provide documentation of the required insurance and/or the required Bond. Bidding documents for project are available by contacting public works at 320-2585319. Direct inquiries to City of Sauk Rapids, Public Works Director, Pete Eckhoff 320258-5319. The City of Sauk Rapids reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, to waive informalities and to award the Bid in the best interest of the City. No Bids may be withdrawn for a period of forty-five (45) days. BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL Ross Olson, City Administrator City of Sauk Rapids, Minnesota Publish: Sauk Rapids Herald June 1 and 8, 2019 R-22-2B
REGULAR MEETING SAUK RAPIDS CITY COUNCIL SAUK RAPIDS GOVERNMENT CENTER, 250 Summit Ave N. Monday, May 13, 2019 6:00PM MINUTES
6:00 P.M. 1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Kurt Hunstiger called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Members present: Ellen Thronson, Jason Ellering, and Dottie Seamans. Members absent: Nick Sauer. 2. Additions or Changes to the Agenda Chief Beise requested to remove agenda item 9-E from the agenda. Beise also requested to add North Roadway Fire Lane into High School as agenda item 11-A. 3. Approve the Agenda Motion: Moved by Councilperson Ellering and seconded by Councilperson Thronson to approve the Agenda as amended. Motion carried unanimously. 4. Approve Minutes A. 4-22-19 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes Motion: Moved by Councilperson Thronson and seconded by Councilperson Seamans to approve the 4-22-19 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes. Motion carried unanimously. 5. Receive and File NONE 6. Mayor’s Communications • St. Cloud Metro Lions Club—Mayor Hunstiger noted that he wanted to thank the St. Cloud Metro Lions Club for generously donating 14 trees that were planted in the City earlier today. He said that since 1973, the St. Cloud Metro Lions Club has been donating trees to area cities. • National Police Week—Mayor Hunstiger stated that it was National Police Week. He read aloud the names of each of the City’s Police Officers and asked that Chief Beise extend on behalf of the City Council a big thank you to everyone.
7. Audience Items/Visitors Total Time Limit 2 Minutes for Items NOT on the Agenda NONE 8. Public Hearings NONE 9. Consent Agenda A. Approve Finance Director’s Continuing Professional Education Request B. Approve Addendum to Joint Powers Agreement with Sherburne County Sheriff’s Office Concerning Regional Criminal Tracking and Analysis and Central Minnesota Criminal Intelligence Center C. Approve Mutual Aid/Joint Powers Agreement with Mille Lacs County Sheriff’s Office for Automated License Plate Reader Project D. Approve Villages of Creekside Correction E. Approve Sending One Police Officer to the Minnesota Association of Women Police Annual Conference –Removed from Agenda F. Approve the Hiring of Interns for Utilities Department G. Approve 2019 Plumbing and Mechanical Contractor Licenses H. Authorize SEH to Conduct Design Services for the CSAH 1 Trail I. Adopt Quarry Village Development Agreement Amendment J. Approve Replacing Boiler at Fire Station—Pulled for Discussion Motion: Moved by Councilperson Ellering and seconded by Councilperson Thronson to approve agenda items 9A9D and 9F-9I. Motion carried unanimously. 9-J. Approve Replacing Boiler at Fire Station Motion: Moved by Councilperson Seamans and seconded by Councilperson Thronson to approve replacing the boiler at the Fire Station. Motion carried unanimously with Councilperson Ellering abstaining from the vote. 10. Regular Agenda
A. Hwy 23 Coalition, Aaron Backman Aaron Backman, Secretary/Treasurer of Minnesota Highway 23 Coalition, provided an overview of the Minnesota Highway 23 Coalition, which is a legal non-profit organization with adopted bylaws. Backman explained that the Highway 23 Coalition is a voluntary membership organization of cities, counties, townships, businesses, organizations, and individuals that seek to maximize opportunities for infrastructure improvements along hwy 23. He noted that the group defines the Hwy 23 Corridor as MN State Trunk Highway from I-90 in southwest Minnesota to I-35 in northeast Minnesota. 11. Other Staff Items A. North Roadway Fire Lane In to High School Perry Beise said that at the end of April a resident expressed concern about cars parking along the road by the water tower at Sauk Rapids-Rice High School. Beise said that this roadway was originally signed as no parking, but has since been designated as a fire lane. He explained that the roadway was not built wide enough to accommodate parking on both sides of the road. He stated that parking along this roadway creates a danger for pedestrians. Beise said that they are also looking into how to how to best address people parking on the grass near the water tower. Councilperson Seamans thanked Beise for looking into and addressing this safety concern. 12. Other Council Items and Communications NONE 13. Approve List of Bills and Claims Motion: Moved by Councilperson Thronson and seconded by Councilperson Seamans to approve the List of Bills and Claims. Motion carried unanimously. 14. Adjournment Motion: Moved by Councilperson Seamans and seconded by Councilperson Thronson to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Hunstiger adjourned the meeting at 6:27 p.m. R-22-1B
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Lady golfers end season BY ANNA HINKEMEYER STAFF WRITER
The Sauk RapidsRice girls golf team opted out of Section 8AAA competition May 28 in Cold Spring, marking the end of the season. “This year was a building year for the program,” said Nicole Burnell, head coach. “It was difficult with only two varsity players – Jenna Bukowski and Maureen Schimnich – because that’s what always gets reported.” Burnell is excited for the future of the program,
with a group of six eighth grade athletes who will be the future varsity team and five seventh graders who are working hard to improve their swings every practice. “Jenna and Maureen served as great role models for our younger girls because of their mental toughness,” Burnell said. “Maureen especially is very good at never getting down on herself if she has a bad stroke or a bad hole. Golf is a mental game, and when you get down on yourself or get in your head, your game can go downhill quick.” As graduates, Bukowski and Schimnich leave opportunity for the younger athletes to improve the program in years to come.
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With Memorial Day in the rear-view mirror and one-third of the regular season in the books, the Minnesota Twins have a 37-17 record, a 9.5 game lead in the American League Central Division, the best run differential in baseball (+112), and the second easiest remaining schedule in the major leagues. However, that does not mean they should rest on their laurels. The Twins have money and assets in their farm system that could be used to further strengthen their roster, and while I certainly do not advocate moving top prospects to go all-in on 2019, the Twins should pursue all reasonable opportunities to increase their probability of making some major noise this October. The easiest way for the Twins to improve their outlook this season without
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SPORTS Upstart Twins have flexibility to improve further compromising their longterm development pipeline is by simply spending more money. As I may have mentioned in this column, this upstart Twins team still has a payroll significantly lower than last year’s. For a business, that represents a dream scenario – increasing productivity while slashing costs. For a sports franchise with a legitimate chance to make history, though, I see this as a golden opportunity to continue to improve your on-field product, increase revenue streams and make a run at an elusive championship. As Minnesota sports fans know, these sorts of opportunities do not arise often, and the Twins have a real chance to do something special in 2019. It just so happens that two all-star caliber pitchers remain on the free agent market. Dallas Keuchel (two-time all-star, 2015 American League Cy Young Award winner and 2017 World Series champion) would instantly add depth, experience, leadership and credibility to a starting rotation that has performed well but has remained generally healthy and exceeded all expectations thus far. Craig Kimbrel (seven-time all-star and 2018 World Series champion) has 333 career saves, has averaged 14.9 strikeouts per nine innings over his nine year career and would provide a dominant bullpen arm for a team that currently lacks a stopper. Blake Parker and Taylor Rogers have been very good, but Craig Kimbrel has been one of the best relievers in the game (if not the very best) for almost a decade now. He is on a totally different level than anyone the Twins
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Weber, Santillana advance in hurdles Boys track, field competes in Section 8AA prelims
with a time of 23.39. Jack Grabinski placed 11th in the pole vault with a height of 12-2. Weber placed 11th in the triple jump with a distance of 40-5. Carter BY ANNA HINKEMEYER Loesch came in 11th in the 110 hurdles as well, STAFF WRITER with a time of 16.16. Spencer Weber and None of the events Marcus Santillana will scored team points. 110 hurdles – 11. compete in the boys track and field Section 8AA Loesch 16.16 and 22. Sanfinals beginning at 9:30 tillana 17.60. 400 – 13. a.m. Saturday, June 1 in Dakota Johnson 53.37 and Pearson Schroeder Willmar. The Sauk Rap- 30. 55.56. 300 hurdles – 7. ids-Rice High School Weber 42.55, 8. Santillana relay teams will also 42.86 and 30. Jayce Walcompete in Willmar for rath 47.59. 800 – 10. Bena chance at competing in trud 2:03.81, 27. DeAndre the 2019 Minnesota State Jackson 2:08.85 and 41. High School League Cade Milton-Baumgardner 2:18.16. 200 – 12. Kutzera PHOTOS BY LAURA HINTZEN Boys and Girls Track and 23.39 and 39. Dominic Field state meet June 7-8 Pearson Schroeder races around the track in the 400 Sander 25.03. Pole vault – meter May 29 in Fergus Falls. Schroeder finished the race at Hamline University in 11. Grabinski 12-2. Triple St. Paul. in 55.56 seconds for 30th place. jump – 11. Weber 40-5, 18. The two are the only Cole Ritten 38-7 1/4 and 22. individual qualifiers for Brady Johnson 3-8. Shot the Sauk Rapids-Rice put – 16. Ray Nowacki 42, team, both in the 300 hur- 20. Talon Cummings 41-8 dles. Weber completed 3/4 and 38. Walrath 37-8. the race in seventh place with a time of 42.55 seconds, and Santillana followed in eighth with a Spencer Weber time of 42.86. Jared Bentrud and Marcus missed the cut for finals, Santillana are but came in 10th in the the individual 800 meter with a time of 2:03.81. Kole Kutzera qualifiers for the came in 12th in the 200
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(Left) Brady Johnson leaps into the sand May 29 in Fergus Falls. Johnson earned a distance of 37-8 in the triple jump.
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Girls track, field individuals halted at section prelims
BY ANNA HINKEMEYER | STAFF WRITER
The Sauk Rapids-Rice Storm girls track and field team had its individual season halted at the Section 8AA preliminary competition May 29. The team competed against 14 teams. The four relay teams will compete at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, June 1 in Willmar for a chance at a spot in the 2019 Minnesota State High School League State Boys and Girls Track and Field state meet June 7-8 at Hamline University in St. Paul. Justus Floren earned the highlight of the meet for SRR, taking sixth in the high jump with a height of 5-1, which scored the only three team points for the Storm. Ezigbo Ugochukwu came in 15th in the long jump with a distance of 15 1/2. The discus was a top event for SRR with Ally O’Brien coming in 12th with a distance of 103-9, Hailee Cullen taking 19th with a distance of 95-4 and Abigail Neisen taking 24th with a distance of 90-4.
110 hurdles – 26. Mikayla Zaske 17.61 seconds and 40. Darci Peterson 18.93. 400 – 35. Gabrielle Fernholz 1:07.08, 37. Tessa Fernholz 1:07.93 and 42. Bailey Roscoe 1:10.29. 300 hurdles – 24. Zaske 52.49. 800 – 30. Ava Juntunen-Novak 2:39.41 and 33. Sienna Petermeier 2:41.27. 200 – 40. Aneleise Martinson 29.47. 3200 – 21. Severson 12:38.87. High jump – 6. Floren 5-1 and 30. Roscoe 4-6. Long jump – 15. Ugochukwu 15 1/2, 28. Floren 14-5 1/4 and 42. Addison Bemboom 12-8 1/4. Discus – 12. O’Brien 1039, 19. Cullen 95-4 and 24. Neisen 90-4. Overall team rankings – 1. Willmar 30.33, 2. Alexandria 29, 3. Brainerd 19, 4. Moorhead 17, 5. Monticello 15, 6. Rocori 12, 7. Thief River Falls 7.33, 8. Fergus Falls 6.33, 9. Little Falls 5, 10. Detroit Lakes 4, 11. Foley 3, 11. Sauk Rapids-Rice 3, 13. Tech 2, 13. Apollo 2 and 15. Sartell 1.
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girls lacrosse
Girls lacrosse falls to Osseo in first round
SPORTS
Sluggers eject Becker, advance to next round
Fuecker earns Team ends season with 4-8 record five RBIs BY ANNA HINKEMEYER STAFF WRITER
The Storm’n Sabres girls lacrosse team had a tough battle May 29 against Osseo at Park Center High School in Brooklyn Park. The girls lost 16-1 in the first round matchup of Section 8A playoffs. “The team played really well,” said Amanda Dvorak, head coach. “They stayed in control and kept their energy up throughout the game. Defense stayed strong and made Osseo work to get goals.” Osseo’s strengths in ball control, cuts and passes made the game one sided, and SSRR was unable to
catch up. Morgan Cromwell was the lone scorer for SSRR. The team ended its season with a 4-8 record with wins over Moorhead, Grand Rapids, St. Cloud and Rocori. “The team improved after each game,” Dvorak said. “It was great to be at a point where I could ask them what they needed to work on, and they were thinking exactly what I was. It was fun to see what we worked on in practice carry over as improvements in games, and it was fun to coach a team that was committed and believed in our goals.”
softball
Lumberjacks oust Storm from playoffs BY MARK KLAPHAKE | STAFF WRITER The last pitches, catches and camaraderie for the seniors on the Sauk Rapids-Rice softball team came Memorial Day when the Storm lost to Bemidji 12-2 in five innings May 27 in Bemidji. The game ended the high school softball careers for nine Storm seniors: Riley Holmes, Morgan Weinand, Staci Meyer, Libby Asper, Danielle Schultz, Makayla Anderson, Halie Armstrong-Kipka, Jordyn Krueger and Kaitlyn Lewis. The group helped the Storm to a 9-11 campaign. In the matchup against the Lumberjacks, the bottom of the second and third innings were costly. The Storm, the fourth seed in the playoffs, led 1-0 heading into the bottom of the second when Bemidji scored four runs. They put the Storm in a much deeper hole in the third inning when they added eight runs. SRR scored its final run of the season in the top of the fourth inning. Junior Alyssa Blais led the Storm hitting attack with two hits. SRR finished with five. Bemidji smashed out 10 hits. Madie Fuls and Kaitlyn Lewis both pitched for the Storm. Bemidji, the No. 2 seed in the Section 8AAA playoffs, reached the section finals before losing 13-12 to second seed Detroit Lakes.
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One stroke short
Boys golf team ends season by near miss BY ANNA HINKEMEYER STAFF WRITER
One stroke is all that split Grayson Kobluk from advancing to day two of the boys golf section 8AAA meet May 29 at the Headwaters Golf Club in Park Rapids. Chase Christensen was also not far off, scoring three strokes too many. “The meet had ups and downs, and we had chances to score on some holes and didn’t capitalize,” said John Gans, head coach. “Whether it was a slow start and a hot finish or a solid beginning and a shaky end, we just couldn’t put it all together in the round.” Eli Huinker had a great
deal of success on the putting greens, sinking two 25 foot putts, and Mason Wiebusch added a birdie to his scorecard. Huinker, Christensen and Wiebusch are the three graduating seniors on the team. “Those three will be missed next year,” Gans said. “With no juniors currently on the team, we will rely on varsity veterans Grayson Kobluk, Caleb Euteneuer and Aidan Schepp to lead the squad next year. This season was definitely a growing and improvement year for the Sauk Rapids-Rice boys golf program, and we can’t wait to see what the future holds.” Kobluk 88, Christensen 90, Wiebusch 98, Euteneuer 101, Huinker 103 and Schepp 115.
BY ANNA HINKEMEYER STAFF WRITER
Cole Fuecker had a powerhouse game to help push the Sauk Rapids-Rice Storm baseball team to the next round in the Section 5AAA playoffs. The team will play Saturday, June 1. Details are yet to be determined. Throughout the last five games, Fuecker connected with pitches in nine of 16 at-bats, hit one home run and earned seven RBIs. “This game felt good,” Fuecker said. “We need momentum if we want to get deeper into playoffs, and this helped. It’s going to be a grind until we get to the championship.” SRR 13, Becker 3 The Storm tasted victory May 30 as they hosted Becker in section competition. SRR avenged an earlier season loss and made quick work of the Bulldogs, 13-3 in five innings. Fuecker led, going 3-3 at the plate with two runs and four RBIs. One of his hits sailed over the left field fence. “The home run was great,” Fuecker said. “It was my fifth of the year, which was exciting. I was looking for a good pitch to hit, and I got it.” Landon Lunser was competitive and sharp on the mound, closing the
game and earning a .667 strike percentage in 1 2/3 innings. “Landon did a nice job coming in and throwing strikes, which was good after seriously lacking early in the game,” said Jeff Hille, head coach. Tyler Hemker, Fuecker, Brady Posch and Brady Pesta crushed hard balls throughout the game and the bottom of the line added clutch hits. SRR gave up three runs in the top of the first but bounced back with two runs in the bottom. Posch hit a line drive to center to score Hemker and Pesta added an RBI, scoring Fuecker on a line drive to right. In the second, Fuecker belted a line drive to left, scoring Derek Durant and tying the game at three apiece. The Storm put up four runs in the bottom of the third. The first was Pesta on a balk by the Becker pitcher with bases loaded. Durant slashed a hard grounder to left field to score Nick Schmitt. Fuecker posted a sacrifice fly to left field two plays later to bring Logan Donahue from third. Posch followed with a right field line drive to score Durant. Fuecker’s home run in the bottom of the fifth kept SRR’s momentum going. Durant and Hemker scored on the hit. Later, Lunser sliced through a hard ground ball to left field, adding RBIs as Posch and Pesta crossed home. An-
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Brady Pesta connects with a pitch during the Section 5AAA playoff game May 30 in Sauk Rapids. Pesta went 3-4 at the plate with two runs during the game.
drew Wollak dropped a ground ball to left to bring Tanner Andvik home for the final run to earn the 10 run rule. Andvik continued his power streak at the plate, going 1-2 with one run and two walks. “I feel like I watched the ball better today,” Andvik said. “It felt good.” R H E Becker 3 0 0 0 0 X X 3 7 1 SRR 2 1 4 0 6 X X 13 14 0 AB R H RBI BB K Hemker 2 2 2 0 2 0 Fuecker 3 2 3 5 0 0 Posch 3 1 2 2 0 0 T. Hanson 4 0 0 0 0 2 Pesta 4 2 3 1 0 0 Andvik 2 1 1 0 2 1
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Sartell 7, SRR 4 SRR hosted Sartell May 28 for the first round of section playoffs, losing 7-4. The Storm outhit Sartell 7-6, but pitching struggled with four walked batters and only four strikeouts. The Sabres found three
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boys lacrosse
Boys lacrosse ends season Loses to Rocori, Becker BY ANNA HINKEMEYER STAFF WRITER
A first round loss May 28 in the Section 8A playoffs ended the season in an abrupt halt for the Storm’n Sabres boys lacrosse team. The team traveled to compete in Becker where they lost 15-2. The loss came
after falling 15-3 to Rocori in the final regular season game May 24. “It’s not the best to end our season with a first round loss, but it’s an exciting time for our program to build and gain experience,” said Jake Sailor, head coach. “It’s been a fun first season, and we are changing the culture, so the wins and losses don’t really reflect the progress we are making.” The team ended the
season with a 2-9 record. The Storm’n Sabres won over Big Lake and Brainerd. James Buchnowski and Zach Harren finish their high school lacrosse careers, graduating as part of the class of 2019. “We will be bringing back the majority of the guys along with incoming freshmen,” Sailor said. Becker 15, SSRR 2 The Storm’n Sabres had a tough loss to the Bull-
dogs in the first round of Section 8A playoffs May 28, losing 15-2. Sam VonderHaar and Buchnowski each put up a goal, and Aiden Hilger earned an assist. Rocori 15, SSRR 3 SSRR ended the regular season with a 15-3 loss to Rocori May 24. Hilger, Cobi Kiffmeyer and Buchnowski combined for the three goals, and Gavin Swenson added an assist.
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Shooters move into third Team scores 4,280 points in final week BY ANNA HINKEMEYER STAFF WRITER
Third place is a comfortable spot for the Sauk Rapids-Rice clay target team. The team jumped into third after an impres-
sive fifth week of competition. SRR scored 4,280 points in the final week, nearly 300 more than their previous high score for the season. The team has been steady in fourth place in the Section 4A Conference 5 standings for the past two weeks, but found the higher spot to end the season. SRR was in third in the first and second weeks of competi-
tion this season before having a rough third week with strong winds on the range. Justin Scheeler led the team as a member of the 25-straight club. Donovan Elyea and Trace Wagner were leaders in the conference this week as well. Elyea settled in 15th with a score of 21.6 and Wagner in 16th with a score of 21.5. The team has wrapped up regular season compe-
tition and is preparing to compete in the Minnesota State High School Clay Target League 2019 Trap Shooting Championship June 13 in Alexandria. Conference standings: 1. Jordan 21,400.5, 2. St. Charles 21,383.5, 3. SRR 19,203.5, 4. Holdingford 18,293, 5. Goodhue 17,441, 6. Simley 10,197.5 and 7. South St. Paul 9,912.
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SPORTS Hanson 3 0 2 2 0 1 Wollak 3 0 0 1 0 2 Pesta 3 0 0 0 0 1 Durant 3 0 0 0 0 2 SRR 6, Willmar 5 3 0 1 0 0 2 The Storm had a strong Lovitz 3 0 1 0 0 1 start to the second game of Andvik IP H R ER K BB the May 24 doublehead3 6 4 4 1 2 er against Willmar at St. Hemker 4 3 1 1 1 2 John’s University in Colle- Durant Willmar 12, SRR 2 geville. SRR won 6-5. A slow start and deHanson’s line drive to left field in the bottom of the fensive errors led to the first brought Hemker home Storm’s 12-2 loss against and Wollak’s grounder to Willmar May 24 in the first second allowed Fuecker to game of the doubleheader. Fuecker pulled in the score. Fuecker had a robust first run for the Storm as hit to left field to start the Andvik crossed the plate bottom of the third, pushing on a line drive to center himself to second and Hem- field in the top of the third. ker home. Hanson put up a That was the end of SRR line drive to bring Fuecker holding the lead. Posch home from second two belted a line drive to left in the top of the fifth, bringing plays later. SRR hit a lull in the Hemker home for an addigame for four innings be- tional run. Fuecker was the leader fore Posch hit a walk-off double to center field, at the plate, belting two hits pushing the Storm over the in three at-bats. R H E Cardinals as Hemker and 00101XX 2 5 3 Fuecker crossed home in SRR 0 0 5 3 4 X X 12 11 0 the final play of the game. Willmar AB R H RBI BB K The Storm sticks were 2 1 0 0 1 0 on fire at the plate as they Hemker 3 0 2 1 0 0 tallied 13 hits. Hemker, Fuecker 2 0 1 1 1 0 Fuecker and Posch each Posch 3 0 1 0 0 1 went 3-4, Hanson went 2-3 Hanson 2 0 0 0 0 1 and Grant Lovitz and And- Pesta Schmitt 1 0 0 0 1 1 vik each added a hit. Hemker and Du- Reid Lunser 2 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 1 0 0 1 rant split the game on the Kruger mound, combining for two Nik Neeser 2 0 0 0 0 2 Andvik 0 1 0 0 0 0 strikeouts. IP H R ER K BB RHE Willmar 0 2 2 1 0 0 0 5 9 1 Donahue 3.1 5 7 6 2 3 SRR 2 0 2 0 0 0 2 6 13 2 Alex Harren 1.1 6 5 0 1 0 Rocori 3, SRR 2 AB R H RBI BB K The Storm lost 3-2 Hemker 4 3 3 0 0 0 against the Spartans May Fuecker 4 3 3 1 0 0 23 in Cold Spring. Posch 4 0 3 2 0 0 IP H R ER K BB HR Fuecker 4 5 7 1 2 4 1 Durant 3 1 0 0 2 0 0
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runs in the top of the second. The bottom of the third helped the Storm. Posch hit a grounder to first base in a sacrifice hit, earning the RBI on Andvik sliding home. Hanson brought Hemker home from third on a fly ball to deep left field. Hemker doubled on a line drive to left field in the bottom of the fourth, which allowed Andvik to cross home for the second time. By the bottom of the fifth, SRR was down 7-3, but Posch scored on a wild pitch to add one more. Hemker, Andvik, Hanson and Wollak combined for seven hits. Despite pitching struggles, Fuecker opened the game with two strikeouts and allowed Sartell one earned run of seven against him. Durant had a steady approach in the final three innings, allowing one hit with two strikeouts. RHE Sartell 0303100 760 SRR 0021100 473 AB R H RBI BB K Hemker 3 1 2 1 1 0 Fuecker 3 0 0 0 0 1 Posch 3 1 0 1 1 0 Hanson 4 0 2 1 0 0 Wollak 3 0 1 0 0 0 Pesta 3 0 0 0 1 0 t Durant 2 0 0 0 2 0 Grant Lovitz 3 0 0 0 0 0 Andvik 3 2 2 0 0 0
After runs from Pesta and Fuecker, Rocori came back to tie the game in the bottom of the third and then pulled ahead on an error in the final play in the bottom of the seventh. Hemker and Posch went 3-3 and 2-3, respectively, at the plate. Landon Lunser took hold of the game as pitcher, earning a strikeout. RHE SRR 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 10 1 Rocori 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 3 5 1 AB R H RBI BB K Hemker 3 1 3 0 1 0 Fuecker 3 1 1 0 1 1 Pesta 4 0 1 1 0 2 Hanson 3 0 0 0 0 2 Posch 3 0 2 0 0 0 Andvik 3 0 1 0 0 1 Durant 3 0 1 0 0 2 Wollak 3 0 1 0 0 2 Schmitt 3 0 0 0 0 2 IP H R ER K BB Landon Lunser 6.1 5 3 2 1 2
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Cole Fuecker smiles as he comes off the field after hitting a home run over the left field fence May 30 in Sauk Rapids. Fuecker went 3-3 at the plate with two runs and five RBIs.
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LITTLE FALLS – Cold temperatures and rainy days are not only depressing to those itching to get outside for recreation. In the springtime during planting season, they also give farmers a headache. Anez Consulting serves a large area of Minnesota out of two locations – Little Falls, and Paynesville. There is no doubt the crops in this part of the state are behind schedule. In an ideal year, farmers haul manure and prep fields in midApril. Small grains and alfalfa are also planted early to mid-April followed by corn around April 25 to May 10 and soybean May 1 to May 20.
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FOLEY – After several years of hard work, Emily Stemper received a first place FFA proficiency award for ag mechanics fabrication and design. The Foley High School class of 2018 graduate attended the Minnesota State FFA Convention April 28-30 in Minneapolis and walked across stage at the Mariucci Arena on the University of Minnesota campus where she received her award for implementing and continually improving her supervised agricultural experience. Stemper developed her PHOTOS SUBMITTED skills of woodworking by Emily Stemper stands outside of the Mariucci Arena on the incorporating solar panels University of Minnesota campus April 29 in Minneapolis. Stemper received a first place FFA proficiency award for ag mechanics which could apply toward a future career. fabrication and design. “When I first found out I
had won the award, I was so happy, I cried,” she said. “I had been working towards this for four years.” Having placed second at the 2018 convention, Stemper made it her goal to achieve first this year. Stemper, a freshman at the University of WisconsinLacrosse, is studying clinical lab science to become a physician assistant. She has been involved in the Foley FFA chapter for six years. “I joined FFA in eighth grade but didn’t really get involved until my freshman year of high school,” Stemper said. By the middle of her freshman year, Stemper routinely attended chapter meetings and decided to apply for secretary. Serving as secretary her sophomore and junior year, Stemper began her SAE project with the guidance from her father and FFA advisor, Al. “My dad helped me start my project, showed me the ropes and served as my mentor,” Stemper said. “Once I was able to design and work the tools by myself, I crafted the bench and picnic table
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Wet season from front “Usually the lighter irrigated sands go in first followed by the heavier soils, but in a dry spring it can all go at the same time,” said Paul Anez, co-owner and agronomist at Anez Consulting. Anez said this year is about one month behind in terms of crop progress. According to a report released May 28 by the
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ST. JOSEPH – Brothers Peter and Jim Heinen have been milking cows in the same barn as long as they can remember. In fact, the duo’s barn has been in the family for four generations. “We don’t just have a lot of good memories in the barn; most of our memories are in that barn,” Peter said. Peter and Jim have been farming together since 1977 and milk 32 Holstein cows in a 133-year-old barn on
an even older farm site near St. Joseph. They are so close to town that the farmstead is surrounded on three sides by housing developments and neighborhoods. Long before there were houses in the backyard, Peter and Jim’s great-grandfather, Joe Heinen, homesteaded the prairie land in 1863. “I don’t know where he milked the cows then because they had cows here, but there wasn’t a barn yet,” Jim said. The brothers also said their uncle had a telescope from World War II that he could
set up in the farmyard and see the clock on the courthouse in St. Cloud 6 miles away. “It was all prairie back then,” Jim said. “No trees or houses.” Now, trees and blooming lilac bushes surround their cove on the edge of suburbia. The foliage grew over time. When the Heinens were young, the brothers remember seeing for miles. From the top of their two-story barn, the doors could fold down, and as the young boys played in the rafters, they watched neighbors threshing grain
from surrounding fields. “That’s back when we were too young to help,” Peter said. “But being up in the hay loft is one of my favorite memories.” Both brothers remember filling the hayloft with loose hay using a pulley system and ropes to hoist the hay up and a track to bring the hay through the barn. The barn was designed for this type of storage, with cracks between the paneling boards to prevent the hay from getting too moist. This special building is more than a home for hay and dairy cows, and it
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Peter (left) and Jim Heinen milk 32 Holstein cows on their dairy farm near St. Joseph. The Heinens barn was built in 1886 and is still used today.
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Peter and Jim Heinen milk 32 Holstein cows in the barn their great-grandfather, Joe Heinen, built in 1886. The barn has continually housed animals through its 133-year history.
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from page 4B 1975 and sold the milking cows, but we still housed beef cattle in here,� Peter said. “After dad passed away, Jim and I bought dairy cows again.� In 133 years, the barn has only had a few modifications, and the
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the recent increase in milk prices, and have focused on increasing their fat components to make their milk check a little larger. “Our last check I think we finally started to make a little money,� Jim said about the dairy economy. “I just hope it stays that way; projections look good through the summer.� They reminisced on stories their dad shared about buying the farm from their grandfather in 1951. “Dad bought 166 acres, the barn full of cows and the house for $9,000,� Peter said. “The dirt ended up being $65 an acre. You couldn’t pay one year’s land rent with that much now.� The farm has been passed on generation to generation and antiques have come with it. The barn may be old, but the brothers have also found an old wooden well pump, made entirely out of a
single block of wood. “There’s not a piece of steel on it,â€? Jim said. “Even the plunger is made from the original log.â€? The Heinens have a lot of history on their farm and have even found Native American arrowheads in the soil surrounding the farmyard. Although the barn’s façade has changed, the memories and lessons the Heinens learned there will be special to them forever. “I like being around tractors and cattle,â€? Jim said. “I don’t plan to quit [dairy farming] until I can’t do it anymore.â€? Peter agreed. “This is the only job I’ve ever had,â€? he said. “So, we’re going to keep it going.â€?
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Dakota and South Dakota are eligible. In exchange for agreeing to idle the land for 10 years, property owners receive an annual, per acre payment based on the predominant land use. Bakke and his partners share a $35 per acre annual payment based on a predominant pasture use. The 2018 rates were $50 an acre for cropland and $20 an acre for forestland. Payments can help offset property taxes while taking marginal land out of production. The Morrison County NRCS office continues to receive applications and will notify landowners when the program is funded. To be considered for the Water Bank Program, property must appear on the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service National Wetlands Inventory. NRCS gives the highest priority to cropland affected by flooding. Hanson said some Morrison County land was a good fit for the Water Bank Program because it lies in the transition zone between cropland and forestland. “There’s areas that, since the precipitation went up in the last (several) years, have gotten too wet for grazing or haying,” Hanson said. “It’s better-suited to being a program where a wetland can do its wetland functions, and it’s not getting degraded. If you’re grazing through this wet area, the cattle
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