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Sandbags available to Watab, Langola residents FOLEY – Free sandbags are available to Watab and Langola township residents as the waters of the Mississippi River and Little Rock Lake reach flood stages. Unfilled sandbags are being distributed from Wippler Hardware, 2333 125th Street N.W., Rice. According to a news release from Benton County Administrator Monty Headley, Watab and Langola township officials will allow residents of either township one free bundle of 1,000 bags each. Those seeking the bags should bring identification or a piece of U.S. mail showing a property address. Sandbags will be distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis. Distribution began March 25. Supplies are limited, so residents are urged to take only what is needed for their own property. Sand is available for purchase from area companies such as Burski Excavating, 204 Ninth Ave. N.E., Rice; Knife River, 2450 S. Highway 10, St. Cloud; Saldana Excavating and Aggregates, 9885 Highway 10, Rice; and Southside Sand and Gravel, 7995 Acorn Road N.W., Royalton. More information about flood conditions and flood preparation can be found on the Benton County website, https://www. co.benton.mn.us/234/current-flood-information.
Vol. 164, No. 51
Euteneuer helps students navigate school information hub BY ANNA HINKEMEYER STAFF WRITER
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Deanna Euteneuer prepares to reshelf a stack of books March 22 in Sauk Rapids. Euteneuer is the media specialist at Pleasantview Elementary School, where a portion of her job is to maintain and organize the library.
SAUK RAPIDS – From using an atlas and an encyclopedia to one-to-one iPads and other technological advancements, Deanna Euteneuer has seen it all. She has been in the media specialist position for 15 years at Pleasantview Elementary School in Sauk Rapids. “Every day I look forward to coming to work,” Euteneuer said. “I enjoy every aspect of my job, and it combines all of my greatest
passions.” National School Librarian Day is April 4, and Euteneuer is one of many librarians across the country who assist students with information gathering and pleasure reading as technology advancements change. While Euteneuer spends a large portion of time in the media center, she has many responsibilities as a media specialist. She is often found collaborating and connecting with teachers and staff around the building. “Interacting with teachers has been one of my favorite parts of my job,” Euteneuer said. “When I first started, it was helping them navigate the almanacs and encyclopedias in an efficient way for their students. Teachers had to schedule
time to bring their classes down to the media center for time with those resources. Now, we are working together more on technology within their classrooms and how that fits into the everchanging curriculum.” The media center was home to a full computer lab in Euteneuer’s first years at Pleasantview, and teachers were required to schedule time for their classes to use those computers. Today, the media center has two desktop computers, and Sauk Rapids-Rice students are issued one-to-one technology devices dependent on their grade level. “What was once the computer lab and multi-purpose space are now class-
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Embracing the outdoors
Land Concepts prepares for spring season
BY ANNA HINKEMEYER STAFF WRITER
SAUK RAPIDS – Snow is melting, temperatures have steadied in the mid-40s and people around central Minnesota are gearing up for spring by bringing out grills and spending more time in outdoor spaces. For Ken Freese and his company Land Concepts, it means preparing for spring and summer projects and educating people on proper lawn care. Freese started Land Concepts – 5767 Mayhew Lake Road N.E., Sauk Rapids – in 2005 after working in the Twin Cities
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Ken Freese, owner of Land Concepts, stands in front of his shop and equipment March 28 in Sauk Rapids. Land Concepts specializes in a variety of lawn care techniques and the design and installation of outdoor living spaces.
metro area for a contractor with sprinkler systems. He felt starting Land Concepts in Sauk Rapids was the right place. “I am from the area, so when I thought about where to start, Sauk Rapids seemed like the best fit,” Freese said. “I had a
lot of connections to the community, and I have always loved the area. With so many people living out of town in the country, it was a great place to get started.” Since starting the business, Freese has grown from an average of
• Assumed Name - Silver Lining Dementia Consultations - pg. 11 • SWPPP Public Notice - pg. 11 • City of Sauk Rapids Reg. Meeting Minutes, March 11, 2019 - pg. 11
four employees to an average of 12. He has more employees during the wintertime due to snow removal. Land Concepts offers everything from grounds care – sprinkler systems, lawn care and trunk trimming – to design and in-
stallation of outdoor living spaces and water features. They also perform parking lot sweeping and striping. “We want to be the one-stop shop for lawn care for our clients,”
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• Sauk Rapids-Rice Reg. Board Meeting, Feb. 25, 2019 - pg. 11 • Sauk Rapids-Rice Work Session Minutes, March 11, 2019 - pg. 11 • Watab Township Assessment Notice - pg. 11