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Cars will be towed if parked in fire lane Road access to Mayhew Creek Park, SRRHS BY NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER
SAUK RAPIDS – People parking along an unnamed road that accesses Mayhew Creek Park and the Sauk Rapids-Rice High School will need to find an alternative. Sauk Rapids Police Chief Perry Beise informed the Sauk Rapids City Council that the northern roadway which leads from Mayhew Lake Road Northeast to the SRRHS Door No. 7 parking lots is a fire lane. Beise said the road has now been signed accordingly. His comments came during a staff report at the council meeting May 13. “When kids are practicing ball or playing at sporting events, (people) … park down that roadway which wasn’t meant to be parked on,” Beise said. Beise said although the roadway was not posted as no parking, the public works and police departments researched the property and learned the access was labeled as a fire lane and never meant for street parking. “We remarked it as a fire lane and put up signs saying tow away zone because fire lanes are a tow away zone and to warn people this is not a place to park,” Beise said. Beise said the action was taken due to safety. He said the curves in the roadway and activity in the area do not allow for plentiful reaction time for drivers should a child dart out.
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Seniors Joccelyn Barry and Will Korman smile through a cardboard picture frame May 11 in Sauk Rapids. The two celebrated their senior prom with friends.
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Making it to the big leagues Bemboom debuts with Tampa Bay Rays BY ANNA HINKEMEYER STAFF WRITER
SAUK RAPIDS – Anthony Bemboom, a 2008 graduate of Sauk Rapids-Rice High School, can now say he has accomplished a childhood dream of playing in a Major League Baseball game. “It’s amazing, something I have always dreamed of, but also something I have worked my whole life for,” Anthony said. “I’m excited to just be here.” Anthony made his MLB debut as a catcher May 12 against the New York Yankees. His family and wife were able to attend the game played at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Fla. “It was crazy being at a game like that with a sell-out crowd,” said Deb Bemboom, Anthony’s mom. “We kept having to pinch ourselves to make sure it was real. Once the game started, we got so focused on watching him play just like any other game, but
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then we would look around and realize it wasn’t just any other game. It was definitely nervewracking and emotional.” In addition to his family, Anthony had a small gathering of
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Sauk Rapids residents at his debut game. “It meant a lot to me to have them there,” Anthony said. “I never thought I would represent a whole town by making it to
where I am, but it means a lot to me. I am here, and that’s all that matters. I am so excited to be where I’m at after so long.” Anthony has played in two games since his debut – May 1415 against the Miami Marlins. On May 15, he had two hits in two at-bats and a RBI for the Rays. To Anthony, baseball is baseball. He aims to not let fame throw his game. “I try to not focus on the fact I am playing in these big stadiums and just focus on the game,” Anthony said. “It tends to get loud, but the fans definitely make a difference. I’m focused on helping my team get wins, just like I have been with all the other teams I have played for.” Anthony began his post high school career at Iowa Western Community College in Council Bluffs, Iowa and transferred to Creighton University in Omaha, Neb. Following his college career, Anthony was drafted to the Los Angeles Angels. He played for
• City of Sauk Rapids Reg. Meeting Minutes, April 22, 2019 - pg. 12 • Sauk Rapids-Rice School Board Reg. Minutes, April 22, 2019 - pg. 11
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City council from front Both departments will continue to look at cars parked under the water tower on the grass near the practice fields. “People have a difficult time walking from the parking lot at the school to watch the kids play ball, so they are parking inappropriately under the water tower where it is marked no vehicles,” Beise said. “We are looking into that to see if there is anything we should do, but I believe we addressed the issue on the roadway.” In other council news: - Approved the purchase of a replacement 1 million BTU boiler for the Sauk Rapids Fire Station from SCR in the amount of $45,477. The former boiler will be kept as a backup. - Approved a joint powers agreement with the Mille Lacs County Sheriff’s Office for an automated license plate reader project. - Approved hiring two interns through Resource Training and Solutions. The students are water environmental technologies students at St. Cloud Technical and Community College. The city will contribute $9 per hour and Resource Training and Solutions will contribute an additional $6 per hour for a wage of $15 per hour. - The council listened to a presentation about the Highway 23 Coalition given by Aaron Backman, secretary and treasurer of the coalition and executive director of Kandiyohi County and City of Willmar Economic Development Committee.
Metro Lions donate trees to Sauk Rapids Autumn Blaze maples line two streets BY NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER
SAUK RAPIDS – Two city streets will have a new look come fall. Thanks to a donation made by the St. Cloud Metro Lions Club, Benton Drive South and Second Street North are now adorned with 13 Autumn Blaze maple trees. The trees have a 3-4 inch caliper and are known for their bright red foliage in the autumn months. The St. Cloud Metro Lions, chartered in 1973, have been donating boulevard trees to area cities for the past 30 years. St. Cloud Metro Lions members Vernon Bartz, Jesse Johnstone, Joe Meierhofer and Ernie Wollak planted the trees in the city May 13. A 14th tree was also donated and will be used as a replacement somewhere on city property.
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(Above) Sauk Rapids City Administrator Ross Olson, Jesse Johnstone, Vernon Bartz, Joe Meierhofer, Sauk Rapids Mayor Kurt Hunstiger and Ernie Wollak stand near tree plantings on Benton Drive South May 13 in Sauk Rapids. The St. Cloud Metro Lions Club donated 14 Autumn Blaze maple trees to the city.
The St. Cloud Metro Lions, chartered in 1973, have been donating boulevard trees to area cities for the past 30 years.
Vernon Bartz (from left), Jesse Johnstone and Joe Meierhofer shovel soil around an Autumn Blaze maple after Ernie Wollak places the tree in the hole with a skid-steer May 13 in Sauk Rapids. The St. Cloud Metro Lions Club donated the trees and labor to the city of Sauk Rapids.
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“He has never given up and has always wanted to prove himself at each level each year,” Deb said. “He has been underestimated every time, but he has always pushed through. It takes a lot of perseverance and grit, and you have to love the game, but the harder you work for something the sweeter the reward is in the end.”
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OBITUARY Glenyce Clara Bretz
Mass of Christian Burial will be p.m. Saturday, May 18 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home Chapel in Sauk Rapids for Glenyce Clara Bretz, age 89, who passed away May 14, 2019, at Good Shepherd Community in Sauk Rapids. Father Ralph Zimmerman, will officiate. Entombment will be at Assumption Mausoleum in St. Cloud. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Friday at Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids, and one hour prior to the services Saturday at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home Chapel. Obituary, guestbook and video tribute available online: www.williamsdingmann.com. A full obituary will be in the May 25 issue. R-20-1F
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Hook, line and sinker Minnesota anglers excited for fishing SAUK RAPIDS – About a half a million anglers took part in Minnesota’s fishing opener May 11, according to the Department of Natural Resources. The DNR said Minnesota boasts 4,500 fishing lakes and 16,000 miles of fishable rivers and streams. With resources as such, anglers were bound to drop a line throughout the year. Fishing opener marked the day fishing begins statewide for walleye, northern
pike and lake trout. Bass fishing in central Minnesota opens May 25. Muskie fishing will begin June 1. The Sauk Rapids Herald enlisted social media followers for submissions of area fish stories and photos. Carter Roth Last summer, Carter Roth, 10, a fourth grade student at Pleasantview Elementary and Webelo Scout with Sauk Rapids Cub Scouts Pack No. 8, hooked the catch of his life. Roth, of St. Joseph, fished Lake Mille Lacs with his dad Dylan July 8, 2018. This is their story. “It was a pretty rough day of fishing for all of us
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any job he could. When he finally earned his half of the $600 mount, we enlisted Fibertech Productions, of Nisswa, to make us a trophy mounted replica. We picked it up in February. They did amazing work. It is now proudly on his wall, and I am extremely proud of him not only for catching it, but for earning the mount on his wall. It’s safe to say he is ‘hooked’ for life.” Christopher Kuehn Christopher Kuehn and his dad Todd headed out May 11 for Christopher’s first fishing adventure. The Sartell residents cast lines in St. Cloud’s Lake George Saturday where Christopher caught his first fish, a sunfish. The two tried their luck again from the docks of the public landing to Little Rock Lake and the Harris Channel in Rice May 12.
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Royalton library encourages use Branch offers multitude of services for area residents BY ELIZABETH HOAG | STAFF WRITER
ROYALTON – The Royalton branch of the Great River Regional Library encourages children and community members of surrounding areas to use its facility. Karen Pundsack, executive director of Great River Regional Library, and Terri Deal-Hansen, Royalton Library services coordinator, informed the Rice City Council in April what services are available for Rice residents. “We feel it is important to inform our local communities about what we offer,” said Deal-Hanson in a separate interview. “More often than not, local residents are traveling to the St. Cloud library without realizing there is a library located much closer.” Rice residents Patrick and Sharon Cairns frequently use the Royalton location because of its convenience. “The Royalton library is 6 miles away or a 10-minute drive from our home,” Sharon said. “As seniors, the drive to St. Cloud, trying to find parking, and walking to the library is trying in itself. Along with the convenience, the staff at Royalton are so friendly and helpful.” GRRL provides services across six counties: Benton, Morrison, Stearns, Todd, Sherburne and Wright. “We want children throughout the region to have access, regardless of how far they live from the public library,” Pundsack said. “Our digital services at griver.org are available 24/7 and all you need is a free library card to use them.” Deal-Hanson has been actively working with the Royalton and Rice schools to increase usage. “We have many programs we encourage children, parents and caretakers to partake in,” Deal-Hanson said. “Our goal is to get books in kids’ hands. One of those programs is 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten, which promotes early literacy by encouraging parents to read to their children on a daily basis. The children receive small prizes and books for every 100 books read, which makes it great fun.” The Royalton Lions Club and Royalton Fire Department funded the program at the branch. Summer reading programs differ depending on each branch. Children can attend regular story times while different events are geared toward teenagers and adults to get everyone involved. “Summer programs are for children from birth to 12th grade and run from June 10 to Aug. 10,” Deal-Hanson said. “Kids sign up at the library, read books and turn in reading coupons once they are completed. We have weekly drawings for fun prizes and grand prizes at the end. There are lots of fun story times and children’s performances.” To promote the usage of libraries, the Royalton GRRL has received support from local organizations, as well as The Royalton Friends of the Library, a group formed last fall. “Every April we have a fundraiser … where we ask the community to help us reach a goal,” Deal-Hanson said. “With the help from many organizations and individuals, we were able to surpass our goal and raise over $500 to purchase a puppet theatre, animal puppets, summer reading program prizes and story time supplies.” With the help and involvement of the community, the library is able to offer an abundance of benefits. “Our children programs focus on early literacy,” DealHanson said. “We work towards goals such as word recognition, narrative skills and vocabulary. Our children’s area also encourages play. It has area rugs, bean bag chairs and other interactive items.”
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Letter to the Editor Include Howe’s proclamation in Memorial Day activities
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Tony Kroll, Sauk Rapids Many people might be right. I might be wrong. It seems to me we are glorifying war too much. Yes, let us respect our veterans. Let us make sure they are given their rights. Let us make sure they are given good medical treatment. We have to listen to them. I believe real freedom comes from God and not from a cannon. We have been told over and over that our freedom comes from victorious wars. The conqueror brags about the success and feels superior ever after. But, might does not make right. The loser ever after feels humbled and that stays in the bones. I believe war is a lack of diplomacy. The lack of diplomacy comes from feeling superior or feeling inferior. We are one of the superpowers today. We have more killing and destructive power than the other nations. We have bases all over the world. We have the biggest stick. People all over the globe are making money on war and the military industrial complex. You might be right, and I might be wrong. We celebrated Mother’s Day. Thank God for mothers. Julia Ward Howe in 1870 made the first Mother’s Day proclamation. She called it “Appeal to Womanhood throughout the World.” She said in that proclamation that no mother raises a child to kill the child of another mother. She asked all mothers to be in solidarity with the mothers of the world. I join Julia Ward Howe in asking all mothers to join together and exercise their power. Include her proclamation in our Memorial Day activities. May mothers recognize their powers.
This question is the title of a website at the bits that have much sharper teeth. Insects may University of Minnesota Extension. It is one way eat plant leaves in definite patterns, such as to investigate unusual things you may see on your leaf cutter bees that leave round holes in the plants. The website has categories for vegetables, leaves they visit. Other insects may roll leaves fruit, turf, deciduous trees and shrubs, evergreen together to create what looks like fuzzy nests trees and shrubs, annuals and perennials. It does to shelter their eggs. Discolored or curled not cover all growing things, but there is an adleaves may also be caused by herbicides apditional feature where you can post an email plied to neighboring plants that has drifted on BY LINDA G. question that will be answered by an extension the wind onto other plants. TENNESON master gardener. The Minnesota Landscape ArPlant diseases are caused by viruses, Green and boretum also has master gardener volunteers at bacteria and fungi. Fungi includes molds, Growing in a desk to answer questions in person from noon Benton County mildews, rust and smuts which may grow on to 4 p.m. on weekdays. Plus, there are extension plants but do not have roots, stems or leaves offices in most Minnesota counties where you can obtain as plants do. Fungi reproduce spores which may travel information. Benton and Stearns counties share an office through the air and prefer moist locations. The mildew and an extension educator. The number is 320-255-6169, on peony leaves is a form of fungi. Bacteria infects plants Ext. 1. You can leave your questions, and the extension causing yellow or black spots on leaves. The black spot educator or a volunteer extension master gardener will call disease sometimes seen on rose bushes is caused by bacyou back. teria. What causes problems with plants? Once you have Viruses may also infect plants leaving yellow or motidentified the plant, look for abiotic factors. Abiotic factors tled areas, stunted stems or plant death. Aster Yellows, refer to nonliving things, such as the water, sunlight, soil for example, is a viral-like disease spread by insects and temperature and oxygen. Check for the amounts of these causes strange looking yellow coloration on parts of leaves things first when a plant does not thrive. Some plants pre- and blooms of many flowers, vegetables and some grains. fer less water than others or will only grow in sunlight, in Nematodes, microscopic roundworms, may also cause discontrast to others that can only tolerate strong sun for a ease like symptoms in our plants. Some problems may be few hours each day. Abiotic causes for plants that do not cured or prevented while others require the plant be dethrive also include mechanical damage from lawn mow- stroyed to stop the spread of the disease or factor that is ers or weed whip machines. Once these causes have been damaging it. eliminated, look for biotic factors, meaning damage from Always try to identify the plant, determine its growing living things such as deer and rabbit browsing. This can needs and then identify the cause of damage to the plant often be identified by looking at the cut off stems of the before taking any action to resolve the problem. damaged plant. A ragged cut means deer have been eatLinda G. Tenneson is a University of Minnesota Exing on the plant. Smooth cuts left on stems are from rab- tension Master Gardener and Tree Care Advisor.
Running the race
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As I was working on the track and field story recaps this week, I got to thinking. These thoughts were definitely welcomed as I was struggling with what to write in this column this week. My thoughts were full of the races I have been BY ANNA HINKEMEYER part of. No, I am not talking races like the 100 dash or the 300 hurdles, but rather races we run in our lives, and how the races each of us run can be so different from the races of those around us. I feel as if I am running multiple races every day, and, sometimes, it gets extremely exhausting. I remember one day early this week where I had obligations and interviews back to back and ended up clocking in a long day. I got home and barely had the energy to shower and feed my cat before falling in bed. My husband apparently tried to wake me up, but I did not even groan or shift positions. In any given day, I can be found in our office working on the next great story, out at a Sauk Rapids-Rice High School sporting event, or at an interview. In addition, I have been working on daily exercise, time with my family and friends, and visiting the farm while my husband does his nightly milking in the barn. Because of all the running around I do and all of the time I spend away from home, there are days or nights where I want to do nothing but stay at home, curl up in bed with my cat and watch shows on Hulu. However, now that warmer weather has arrived, I find myself outside more often than anything, whether I go for a walk, sit on our apartment balcony with a book or bike around the neighborhood with my mom. In recent weeks, I have lived a more active lifestyle, something I am proud of, but I still like to relax and sit on the sidelines every now and again.
It is almost here. The end of the school No one knows how an individual will year. This looks different for homeschoolrespond, but if we do not try to connect, ers, and maybe you do not have any chilthey will not even have a chance to respond. dren at all. But, you remember what it was Kids will continue their personal needs like. The days starting to get warmer, the from their parents and advice from their sun staying out longer and energy is bubfriends. We need to be there for those who bling within. Even though you may have have not lived as long as we have. Likeadult children or no children at all, do not wise, we need people who have more life let a chasm grow between you and younger experience than us. We have forgotten this generations. I have been writing about this Godly principle over time, and each time a for a while now, and I want to encourage BY MERCY NYGAARD generation grows up without it, movements you that this time of year is a great opportuare born in ways that seem right to a man Life by Faith nity to connect when we are all excited for but in the end lead to death. summer. Today’s culture is breeding the moveThe opportunities to connect in communal experi- ment of self in a way the world has never seen before. ences multiplies now. Are you a gardener? Invite others Christians are adapting the self movement to reach numto garden with you, and either you can learn from their bers when they should be more concerned about reachexperience or you can pass on tips and tricks to them. ing souls. Technology has allowed the rapid growth Are you a retired teacher? Think of ways you can bless of this movement as social media has cultivated selfteachers who you know are finishing out the school year media. LGBTQ, feminists and abortion activists are out by digging back into your memory bank, remembering for our children. Why are not Christian elders? Because how to keep stamina going until the last day of school. when believers, who pick up their cross and live fulMaybe it is offering help correcting papers or maybe it ly for God’s will, take an interest in communal living is helping clean out their classroom. Do you have gradu- amongst generations, an others movement will begin to ates in your church? Go up to them and shake their hand. grow. Spend time with them by taking them out to disc golf Jesus declared, “Love others.” He never said love and a drive through, offer time where you will answer yourself. He commissioned, “Go and show them.” He any question they can think of that will help them pre- never said, stay and indulge yourself. God commanded pare for their next step. Write a card to students in any older men and women to train up the younger. He never grade. In the card, you could write encouragement. It said let them raise themselves. We do not need churches might look something like this. trying to be hipsters and riding the waves of cultural “I know your schedule has been full of school and trends to be raising our kids. We need Christian men and church activities. I wanted to say good job, and I am women, who know their divine design, getting involved proud of your hard work. It is not easy to keep doing now by helping men live uprightly and women to love things thoroughly when the weather starts getting nice. and help their husbands and their children. If it does not seem important or like anyone is noticing, I hope some of these ideas sparked inspiration on remember God sees all of your hard work, and He is more ways you can reach out cross-generationally. I well pleased with you trying your best and persevering. hope this weather sparks energy for you to follow in the You bring glory to Him by using all the gifts He has great commission. Potlucks and barbecues are-a-comgiven you. And, do not forget there is always someone ing. Do not let the shy youth huddled in the corner of the younger watching you. Your actions make an impact on yard get away before you engage in a conversation with their hearts for His Kingdom, so be encouraged to keep them. Share a slice of life along with your watermelon making good choices, and it will be a positive impact. this season. You can reach out anytime, and I am here to listen.”
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Safety, security update An immensely important priority for administration and law enforcement. In adschool districts locally and nationwide is dition, the SafeVisitor management system to ensure safe and secure environments has been rolled out district wide this spring for kids to learn and grow. At Sauk Rapand establishes a standard check-in protocol ids-Rice, we have engaged in a process at each building throughout the school disthroughout the school year to examine trict. emergency planning in regards to prevenAdditionally, the district continues to tion, preparedness, response and recovery. participate in the Tri-County School Safety BY AARON SINCLAIR This process has informed a series of projPilot Project in partnership with GeoComm. SRR Superintendent GeoComm has a national reputation as a ects which are underway. This work began by establishing safe leading provider of public geographic inand secure entrance standards for the main entrance at formation systems to route emergency calls to the approeach school building. Construction has already begun at priate call center, map the caller’s location on dispatcher the middle school and will begin at all other buildings maps, and guide emergency responders to the scene of the once school is out. incident on mobile displays within police, fire and ambuThe Sauk Rapids Police Department, Rice Police De- lance vehicles. partment and Benton County Sheriff’s Office assisted in An equally important component of school safety that reviewing these plans. In addition, two regional and state cannot to be overlooked is mental health. The district is or national level authorities on emergency planning have expanding services for students by a ensuring each buildbeen consulted with regard to the safe and secure entrance ing throughout the district has a social worker. This addiplans and emergency prevention, preparedness, response tional staffing coupled with our counseling staff will proand recovery. Initially, the Benton and Stearns county vide continuity in programming throughout the district. emergency managers provided a regional perspective on Social emotional learning teachers will support students’ emergency planning as a result of their work with a num- development of social and emotional skills at the elemenber of school districts and cities. Secondly, the Minneso- tary level. Finally, the district is coordinating services ta Department of Public Safety and Homeland Security with community organizations to better support students and Emergency Management guided the district through throughout the school district. a Safe School Facility Assessment that was developed The process of reviewing the district’s prevention, by the Homeland Security and Emergency Management preparedness, response and recovery will be an ongoing Minnesota School Safety Center. process as we continually strive to learn and improve. The Another series of projects that are underway im- Sauk Rapids-Rice Board of Education and I are commitprove a variety of safety and security technological sys- ted to striving to provide a safe and secure environment tems throughout the district. The security camera system for students and staff. We look forward to partnering with is being updated and expanded in each building to pro- community agencies and organizations to support our stuvide high quality and reliable video security. A hand held dents. radio system will also be implemented district wide this Please feel free to contact me with any questions. Go fall to improve connectivity between key staff members, Storm.
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Board reviews budgets Johnson proposes fiscal year 2020 BY ANNA HINKEMEYER STAFF WRITER
SAUK RAPIDS – Budgets were the talk of the May 13 meeting of the Sauk Rapids-Rice School Board. Andi Johnson, director of business services for the district, presented the fiscal year 2019 revised budget as well as the proposed budget for fiscal year 2020. Johnson said the 2020 budget can still change dependent on the budget discussion at the state level which is pending. The board looked at the 2018-19 budget with a total of $37,759,344, which had $61,583,211 in revenues and $67,585,484 in expenditures, ending the year with a balance of $31,757,071. Johnson presented
the projected budget for 2019-20 with a 2% formula increase due to the pending state legislator discussions. The starting balance is $31,757,071 with $61,549,854 in estimated revenues and $63,240,736 in estimated expenditures for an estimated ending balance of $30,066,189. Johnson is hoping for an update from state legislation by May 27 and will update the board as needed. In other school board news: - Board chair Ryan Butkowski provided an update on the outdoor classroom at Mississippi Heights Elementary. The concrete has been poured and the sails installed. There are plans to have a fire pit nearby for the maple syrup projects as well. The classroom can accommodate roughly two classrooms of 30 students. - Approved superintendent Aaron Sinclair’s request for a shift in boundaries regarding Rice Elementary School. A southern
News briefs Two Rice residents injured in four vehicle crash ST. CLOUD – Two Rice residents were injured as a vehicle rear-ended another causing a chain reaction May 15. According to a release from the Minnesota State Patrol, Susan Theising, 70, of Rice, was southbound on Highway 15 around 8:30 a.m. when she rear-ended a vehicle driven by Jeffrey George, 51, of Rice. George’s vehicle stuck a vehicle driven by Anthony McMullin, 35, of Brainerd, which hit the vehicle of Thomas Russell, 34, of Oshkosh, Wis. Theising and George were transported to the St. Cloud Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Russell and McMullin were not injured in the accident. Sauk Rapids Police Department, Benton County Sheriff’s Office and Mayo Clinic Ambulance assisted the state patrol on scene.
boundary will be extended, giving families of those neighborhoods the option of attending Rice Elementary instead of being bussed to Sauk Rapids. Sinclair hopes the shift will regulate elementary enrollment in the district, with Rice absorbing some students who would have otherwise attended Mississippi Heights and Pleasantview elementary schools. - Received an update regarding the security camera upgrade project for all six sites within the district.
The upgrades are expected to cost $483,177.90 and are part of the already approved projects alongside network and phone upgrades. - Approved a bid of $291,195 from Innovative Modular Solutions for a 2006 portable classroom unit for Pleasantview Elementary School. The new classroom replaces one that suffered fire and smoke damage from a Jan. 13 fire. Johnson informed the board of an extra $100,000 budgeted for foundation and other necessary work.
Sauk Rapids Police Department activity May 7 0336 hrs: Officers responded to a complaint of loud music on the 100 block of 18th Street Northwest. Upon arrival, the music could be heard from the street. Tenant was apologetic and agreed to turn the music off. May 7 1713 hrs: Officers issued citations to seven vehicles parked in the fire lane near the water tower at Sauk Rapids-Rice High School. May 9 2110 hrs: Officers responded to the intersection of 4 1/2 Avenue North and 11th Street North for a boy who had crashed his bike and had his shoelace tangled on the pedal. The boy’s grandfather was on scene assisting the boy. Incidents: 24 various calls, 14 thefts, 14 animals, 13 medical, 12 suspicious, 12 welfare checks, 11 assists, 10 traffic stops, 8 alarms, 8 property, 8 disturbances, 8 parking, 5 child, 5 permits, 4 human services reports, 4 extra patrol, 4 trespassing, 3 drunks, 3 911, 3 harassments, 3 driving, 2 missing persons, 2 domestics, 2 unwanted, 2 suicidal persons, 2 frauds and 2 ordinances.
Rice Police Department activity May 7 1550 hrs: Officers responded to McDonald’s for a hit and run crash into the drive thru sign. Offices located the suspect vehicle on the County Road 2 bridge and the driver appeared to have some medical issue, but refused treatment. Incidents: 11 various calls, 8 assists, 2 thefts and 2 records checks.
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Juniors Jon Friedrich and Dalicia Philavanh ride hoverboards down the grand march catwalk May 11 in Sauk Rapids. They were the only couple to not walk during grand march.
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Halie Armstrong-Kipka (front, from left), Makayla Hirdler, Bailey Roscoe, Makayla Anderson and Abby Trelfa; (back, from left) Mitchell Lochner, Deandre Jackson, Tayton Philavanh, Drake Raduns-Parsley and Danny Fleigle gather outside of Sauk Rapids-Rice High School May 11 in Sauk Rapids. The group spent the day together for pictures and dinner prior to arriving at the high school.
Sauk RapidsRice students celebrate prom BY ANNA HINKEMEYER STAFF WRITER
SAUK RAPIDS – Students and community members gathered at Sauk Rapids-Rice High School May 11 to celebrate the enchanted garden-themed prom. Prior to the dance, 129 couples walked the carpet at grand march. The grand march stage had lights and leaves lining the catwalk as well as a leaf archway to complete the theme.
Riley Holmes and Ryan Kawlewski give thumbs ups to the crowd May 11 in Sauk Rapids. Holmes, a senior, invited 2018 graduate Kawlewski as her date.
Senior Abbey Duray and SRRHS alumnus Nate Waldorf pose on the catwalk during grand march May 11 in Sauk Rapids. The two were one couple of 129 who participated in the Sauk Rapids-Rice High School grand march.
Seniors Ann Starr and Zach Storms embrace each other on the grand march catwalk May 11 in Sauk Rapids.
Haley Saxton and Connor Klugherz talk while they wait for grand march to begin May 11 in Sauk Rapids. “Walk through an Enchanted Garden” was this year’s prom theme.
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Sauk Rapids-Rice High School juniors Derek Durant (from left), Morgan Thompson, Elie Weinert and Brady Pesta wait for grand march to start May 11 in Sauk Rapids. Thompson and Weinert are friends through gymnastics, and Durant and Pesta both play baseball.
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Seniors Staci Meyer and JD Bates pose for the audience on the grand march catwalk May 11 at Sauk Rapids-Rice High School in Sauk Rapids. Following grand march, the students attended a dance at the high school.
Carmody Thielen (front, from left), Shelby Linn and Emily Kampa; (back, from left) Emberlyn Sander and Lakisha Short visit before grand march begins May 11 in Sauk Rapids. The 2019 prom theme was “Walk through an Enchanted Garden.”
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Pulse on people Ness graduates from Graceland University LAMONI, Iowa – Chelsey Ness, of Sauk Rapids, graduated with a master’s degree in nursing from Graceland University April 28 in Lamoni, Iowa. Ackerman receives scholarships from NDSU Fargo, N.D. – Jacob Ackerman, son of Kevin and Lisa Ackerman, of Sauk Rapids, received the Presidential Honor Award Scholarship in the amount of $10,000 and the Development Foundation Honor Scholarship in the amount of $1,000 at North Dakota State University. The scholarships recognize high academic achievement. Ackerman will enter NDSU in the fall and plans to major in engineering. In high school, he was active in football, wrestling, lacrosse, baseball, Minnesota Honor Society, student council and DECA. Rudnitski awarded Catholic United Financial scholarship SAUK RAPIDS – Isabel Rudnitski, of Sauk Rapids, has been awarded a scholarship from Catholic United Financial. Schoen participates in honors capstone project DULUTH – The university honors program students of the University of Minnesota-Duluth presented their work April 23. The annual program promotes student curiosity and success. UMD’s University Honors Capstone Showcase includes projects in fields including physical science, international studies, computer science, social work, psychology, business, humanities and social sciences. Biology major Brittany Schoen, of Sauk Rapids, was involved in this year’s capstone presentation. “Brittany presented a poster display entitled ‘Differential Selection of Downy Woodpeckers and Blackcapped Chickadees on Eurosta solidaginis Goldenrod Galls,’” said Ryan Goei, director of University Honors. “The capstone scholarship projects are an invaluable opportunity for students to conduct research and to practice presenting their work to an outside audience.”
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WHAT'S HAPPENING Saturday, May 18, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. — All in One Event. Crafters, up-cyclers, vendors, flea markets, garage salers. Collecting donations for the American Cancer Society. Benton County Fairgrounds-Sports Area East, 1410 Third Ave. S., Sauk Rapids. Saturday, May 18, 11 a.m. — Mental Health Walk. Hosted by the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Lake George, 1101 Seventh St. S., St. Cloud. For information or to register visit http://www.namistcloud.com or call 320-654-1259. Saturday, May 18, 3-7 p.m. — Norwegian Syttende Mai Dinner. Ham, meatballs, flote grote, herring, scalloped potatoes, fruit salad, Norwegian baked treats and more. Craft sale. Glendorado Lutheran Church, 1100 186th Ave. N.E., Princeton. Saturday, May 18, 4 p.m. — 25 Years of Dance. Presented by North Crest Kids Activity Center. Enjoy ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, breakdancing, lyrical and contemporary styles all in one show. Paramount Center for the Arts, 913 W. St. Germain St., Foley. For information or tickets visit http://www.paramountarts.org or call 320-259-5463. Monday, May 20, 1-2:30 p.m. — Parkinson’s Disease Support Group. Free and open to all. Group provides education, support and awareness. Independent Lifestyles Inc., 215 N. Benton Drive, Sauk Rapids. Monday, May 20, 6-8 p.m. — It’s-a-strike. Bowling. Hosted by Independent Lifestyles Inc. Southway Bowl, 1222 33rd St. S., St. Cloud. Register with John at 320529-9000. Tuesday, May 21, 9 a.m. — Benton County Commissioners Board Meeting. Benton County Administration Building, 531 Dewey St., Foley.
McConkey recognized at student ceremony CROOKSTON – Jacoby McConkey, of Sauk Rapids, has received the most refined horticulture student Tuesday, May 21, 3-4 p.m. — Adult Coloring and Conaward from the University of Minnesota-Crookston. He versation. Use the center’s supplies or bring your own. was awarded the honor at a student celebration April 25. Independent Lifestyles Inc., 215 N. Benton Drive, Sauk Rapids. Hollermann joins InteleCONNECT Inc. as project Wednesday, May 22, 1-3 p.m. — Adult Social Activity. manager Enjoy a snack, make a craft and play bingo. Independent SAUK RAPIDS – InteleCONNECT Inc., of Sauk Lifestyles Inc., 215 N. Benton Drive, Sauk Rapids. Rapids, continues its growth over the past 12 years with the addition of project manager Patrick Hollermann. Hollermann has lived in Minnesota his entire life and has been an active community member in the St. Cloud area since 1987. He has worked in technology Shila Walek Hooper support and implementation positions since 1992. HollShila Walek Hooper, ermann has been involved in volunteer positions includ- daughter of John and Judy ing pastoral council president, school technology com- Walek of Sauk Rapids, has mittee and recreational club board positions. He is also accepted a position to serve active with St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce. He as a child support magistrate served as the program chair for its leadership program, for the 10th Judicial District of the State of Minnesota. is a top hat ambassador and a member of the board. Hollermann brings more than 30 years experience Walek was the chief deputy in project management, training, business analysis and county attorney for Isanti leadership to the telecom company. As project manager, County. Walek is a graduate Hollermann will work to ensure the implementation of of Sauk Rapids-Rice High Shila Walek Hooper new technology and the overall telecom experience ex- School, St. Cloud State University and Hamline ceeds customer expectations. University School of Law.
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Thursday, May 23, 6:30 p.m. — Children to the WorldN Music Program. Petra Lutheran School students sing songs from countries along with displaying flags of andb posters about the countries. Non perishable food itemt and free will monetary donations will be accepted forW Second Harvest Heartland Food Bank. Petra Lutheran w School, 1049 First Ave. N., Sauk Rapids. b Saturday, May 25, 8:30 a.m. — Sartell Apple Duath-w lon. 331 Fourth Ave. S., Sartell. Register at htttp://www.B appleduathlon.org. l Saturday, May 25, 9-11 a.m. — Free Guided Photography Hike. Learn quick tips and tricks about nature pho-t tography at Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge. If yout choose, bring a camera or phone, but no experience ori equipment is necessary. Each hike will be two hours longc and vary in distance. Wear weather appropriate clothingr and close-toed shoes. Options to bring: sunscreen, water,w bug spray, snack, field guides and binoculars. Be advisedD poison ivy is common on the refuge. Meet your guide and the Sherburne Photography Club at the Oak Savan-B na Trailhead on Wildlife Drive located off of Sherburneo County Road 5, between county roads 4 and 9. Prereg-f istration by calling 763-389-3323 is encouraged but not required. D Monday, May 27, 9 a.m.— Memorial Day Observance Ceremony. Join the Sauk Rapids VFW Post No. 6992 Sauk Rapids American Legion Post No. 254, Boy Scouts, and Marching Storm in honoring veterans who gave their lives for their country. Featuring guest speaker Lynn Machula and master of ceremonies John Heintze. Sauk Rapids cemeteries, Fourth Street South, Sauk Rapids.
Monday, May 27, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Memorial Day Car Show. Spectators are free. Trophies given out at 2 p.m. Jack and Jim’s, 11025 Duelm Road N.E., Foley.
Wednesday, May 29, 7 p.m. — Free workout in the park. Every Wednesday in May. Partnership between Anytime Fitness and Active Nutrition Fit Camp. Sauk Rapids Lion Sunset Park, 95 River Ave. N., Sauk Rapids.
Thursday, May 30, 5 p.m. — May Car Show. Free. Rockin Rolliewoods take the stage at 7 p.m. Rollie’s Rednecks and Longnecks, 940 35th Ave. N.E., Sauk Rapids.
Saturday, June 1, 8-11 a.m. — Benton County Master Gardener Plant Sale. Perennials, annuals, house, native, herb and vegetable plants. Cash, credit and check accepted. Coborn’s parking lot, 110 First St. S., Sauk Rapids.
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SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 47 REGULAR SEMI-MONTHLY BOARD MEETING Monday, April 22, 2019 A semi-monthly meeting of the Sauk Rapids-Rice ISD 47 Anthony Bemboom, a graduate of against the New York Yankees on Board of Education was called to order by Chair Butkowski April 22, 2019, at 7:00 p.m. in the Media Center at Sauk Rapids-Rice High School, made Mother’s Day, which I am certain was Monday, Pleasantview Elementary School. his major league baseball debut May a surreal moment for Debbie, who has PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 12 with the Tampa Bay Rays. After supported Anthony every step of the ROLL CALL seven seasons of grinding through way through his long ride in the minor Members present included Braun, Butkowski, Hauck, the minor league systems of the Los leagues. In conversations I have had Holthaus, Loidolt, Morse and Solarz. Others present were SuAngeles Angels and Colorado Rockies, with Greg over the past few years, it perintendent Sinclair, Director of Human Resources and AdBemboom signed with the Rays last is obvious how proud he is of his son. ministrative Services White, Director of Business Services Director of Teaching and Learning Bushman, PV November. I am so happy for the entire Bemboom Johnson, Principal Froiland and SRRHS Student Council representative by ANDY THAYER This was a wise choice by Bemboom, family that Anthony finally got this Bukowski. Sports Columnist because Tampa Bay was a catchingopportunity. APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA thin organization after they traded A motion was made by Braun, seconded by Holthaus and In his debut, Anthony got to catch Wilson Ramos the Phillies last July. Even after the reigning American League Cy Young Award winner unanimously carried to approve the meeting’s “Agenda”. acquisition of Mike Zunino in the offseason, there Blake Snell, and he looked right at home behind the STUDENT RECOGNITION Board of Education and District Administration recogwas a path to the big leagues for Bemboom as a dish. Snell racked up 12 strikeouts in 5 2/3 innings, nizedThe five students from the Pleasantview Elementary School. backup if he performed well. As a left-handed hitter and it was clear that Snell and Bemboom were Pleasantview students were recognized for their leadership as with a reputation as a strong defensive catcher, on the same page throughout the game. The Rays Lead Learners. These students consistently been available to Bemboom presented unique skills and clear value ultimately lost to the Yankees, but I have a sneaking help their peers, teachers, substitutes, and younger students as a free agent to a forward-thinking organization suspicion the Bemboom family still had some pretty learn and apply technology. Students recognized were Kailee Cahill – grade 5, daughter of Brandon Cahill, Kim Rauch and like the Rays. big smiles on their faces despite the outcome. Knapton; Elka Sowada – grade 5, daughter of Keith and Bemboom was invited to major league camp Moving forward, there should be an opportunity Chris Mary Ellen Sowada; Ruby Gustofson – grade 5, daughter of this February and got off to a hot start in spring for Bemboom to stick around in Tampa for a while Adam and Kacey Gustofson; Zahra Mallick – grade 5, daughter training games, but unfortunately suffered a thumb if he can get things going offensively. Mike Zunino of Khalid Mallick and Shannon Klinkenberg; Mikayla Thull – injury that derailed any chances of him breaking and Michael Perez are both still on the injured list, grade 5, daughter of Julie Tamblyn-Thull and Chuck Thull. camp with the big league team. He began the veteran Travis d’Arnaud has been inconsistent and CONSENT AGENDA A motion was made by Holthaus, seconded by Hauck and regular season with the Charlotte Stone Crabs and injury-prone throughout his career, and prospect was promoted after three games to the class AAA Nick Ciuffo has struggled at the plate early this unanimously carried to approve the meeting’s “Consent Agenda”. Durham Bulls. season. PUBLIC INPUT Last week, at 29 years and 4 months of age, It is a rare and special occasion for the Sauk There was no Public Input at 7:39 p.m. Bemboom got the call. On Sunday, he became the Rapids-Rice community when one of our own ACTION oldest position player to debut in the big leagues in makes it to the top level of a professional sport. AUTHORIZATION FOR ADDITIONAL TIME FOR four seasons. Anthony Bemboom definitely paid his dues, and SCHOOL AGE CARE COORDINATOR A motion was made by Braun, seconded by Hauck and Bemboom’s family, including his proud parents he deserves this opportunity to be a major league carried to add time to the School Age Child Care Debbie and Greg, wife Amy, and sister Bailey, were ballplayer. I could not be prouder of Anthony, and I unanimously Coordinator for before and after school programs. The request able to make it to Tampa for his first start. He debuted could not be happier for his awesome family. was for 8.0 hours daily/240 days yearly from up to 6.0 hours daily/233 days yearly to provide wrap-a-round care for students at Rice Elementary. ACCEPTANCE OF SAFE SECURE ENTRANCE BID RECOMMENDATION A motion was made by Holthaus, seconded by Hauck and unanimously carried to accept the construction bid recommenSt. Northeast in the Minden Township/City of Sauk Rapids dation for safe secure entrances that best meets the needs of the Minden Township/City of Sauk Rapids Orderly Annexation Area. Orderly Annexation Area District. Bid opening took place on April 18, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. Please contact Sauk Rapids Development Director in the District Office Board Room. PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE You are invited to attend a public hearing on Thurs- Todd Schultz at (320) 258-5315 or tschultz@ci.sauk-rap- AUTHORIZATION TO ESTABLISH A CHANGE ORDER day, June 20th at 6:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as pos- ids.mn.us with questions or stop by City Hall to obtain a THRESHOLD A motion was made by Holthaus, seconded by Hauck and sible, in the Sauk Rapids City Hall Council Chambers, 250 copy of the application. Any person desiring to comment on these matters is carried by a margin of 5 to establish an acceptable change order Summit Avenue North to consider the following matters invited to do so in writing or orally at the time of the public threshold, with Braun and Solarz voting against. Approving a that require a public hearing. change order threshold amount that is acceptable to the Board hearing. APPLICANT and District will give the District, consultant, and the contracPublished in the Sauk Rapids Herald Saturday, May Pete and Rebecca Cluever tors flexibility to address unexpected needs in the project below 18, 2019. PURPOSE an established dollar amount without seeking approval. R-20-1B To consider a Conditional Use Permit request to allow ADOPTION OF PROPOSED POLICIES a new single family home to be constructed at 4490 45TH A motion was made by Braun, seconded by Morse and unanimously carried, to approve the following policies. • #202 (School Board Officers) is a “recommended policy” and will replace current policy #202 (School Board Officers). NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE • #208 (Development, Adoption, and Implementation of Poliis a “recommended policy” and will replace current policy Date: May 7, 2019 6. At the date of this 56379, and has tax parcel AMONG OTHER cies) #208 (Development, Adoption, and Implementation of PoliYOU ARE NOTIFIED Notice the amount due on identification THAT THE cies). number THINGS, THAT: the Mortgage, and taxes, if 190239100. MORTGAGED PREMISES • #210 (Conflict of Interest – School Board Members) is a “rec1. Default has occurred any, paid by the holder of the 9. The time allowed by law ARE IMPROVED ommended policy” and will replace current policy #210 (Conin the conditions of the Mortgage is $75,416.74. for redemption by Mortgagor WITH A RESIDENTIAL flict of Interest – School Board Members). Mortgage dated September 7. Pursuant to the power or Mortgagor’s personal DWELLING OF LESS Input was provided and incorporated as recommended. 14, 2015, executed by John of sale in the Mortgage, the representatives or assigns is THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE ADJOURNMENT A. Jankowski, a single adult, Mortgage will be foreclosed, six (6) months after the date NOT PROPERTY USED With no further business appearing before the Board, a as Mortgagor, to Liberty and the land located in of sale. IN AGRICULTURAL motion was made by Hauck, seconded by Morse and unaniBank Minnesota, successor Benton County, Minnesota, 10. The property must PRODUCTION, AND ARE mously carried to adjourn the meeting at 10:06 p.m. Respectfully submitted, in interest to Liberty Savings described as follows: be vacated by 11:59 p.m. ABANDONED. Lisa J. Braun, Board of Education Clerk Bank, fsb, as Mortgagee, and Lot One (1), Block Three on December 27, 2019, THE PURPOSE OF THIS Sauk Rapids-Rice ISD 47 filed for record September (3), Scenic View Plat Three, provided the Mortgagor C O M M U N I C A T I O N R-20-1B 16, 2015, as Document No. Benton County, Minnesota. has not reinstated the IS TO COLLECT
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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.
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
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,
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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NOTICE is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Sauk Rapids will meet in the Council Chambers located at 250 Summit Avenue North, Sauk Rapids, Minnesota 56379 at 6:00pm or soon thereafter, on Monday, June 24, 2019 to conduct a Public Hearing to review its Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program (SWPPP) for 2018. The Public Hearing will comply with the City’s Phase II Storm Water Permit (#MNR040000) and be held at the City Hall in conjunction with the regular City Council meeting. City Staff will make a short presentation on the past year’s accomplishments. Interested persons may review the SWPPP at the Public Works, 360 Summit Avenue North and make oral or submit written comments during the Public Hearing. Inquiries should be directed to Pete Eckhoff, Director of Public Works, at 360 Summit Avenue North, Sauk Rapids, Minnesota, 56379 or by calling 320-258-5319 during normal working hours. Published in the Sauk Rapids Herald May 18th in Sauk Rapids Herald. R-20-1B
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Public Notices REGULAR MEETING SAUK RAPIDS CITY COUNCIL SAUK RAPIDS GOVERNMENT CENTER, 250 Summit Ave N. Monday, April 22, 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. All members present. 2. Additions or Changes to the Agenda Ross Olson requested that agenda item 9-I be moved to agenda item 10-A. Olson requested to add Replacing Unit 5 for the Sauk Rapids Fire Department as the new agenda item 9-J. 3. Approve the Agenda Motion: Moved by Councilperson Thronson and seconded by Councilperson Ellering to approve the Agenda as amended. Motion carried unanimously. 4. Approve Minutes A. 4-8-19 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes Motion: Moved by Councilperson Seamans and seconded by Councilperson Sauer to approve the 4-8-19 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes. Motion carried unanimously with Councilperson Ellering abstaining from the vote. 5. Receive and File NONE 6. Mayor’s Communications • Swearing in of Sauk Rapids Police Officer, Montana Hanson—Mayor Hunstiger and Police Chief Beise resided over the swearing in of Sauk Rapids’ newest Police Officer, Montana Hanson. • 2019 Sauk Rapids Citizen of the Year—Mayor Hunstiger congratulated Mitch Eickhoff on being selected as the 2019 Sauk Rapids Citizen of the Year. Mayor Hunstiger presented Eickhoff with a Mayoral Proclamation proclaiming that April 22nd is Mitch Eickhoff Day in the City of Sauk Rapids. 7. Audience Items/Visitors Total Time Limit 2 Minutes for Items NOT on the Agenda NONE 8. Public Hearings A. Applicant Shamrock House Inc. Purpose To Consider a Seasonal Outdoor Sales Addendum to an On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for the Location of 22 2nd Avenue North, Sauk Rapids 1. Open Public Hearing 2. Close Public Hearing Motion: Moved by Councilperson Sauer and seconded by Councilperson Ellering to close the public hearing. Motion carried unanimously. 3. Consider Action Motion: Moved by Councilperson Ellering and seconded by Councilperson Thronson to approve and authorize the Seasonal Outdoor Sales Permit for Jimmy’s Pour House for the time period of April 23, 2019 through June 30, 2020. Motion carried unanimously. 9. Consent Agenda A. Approve Jimmy’s Pour House Sidewalk Café Permit B. Approve Coating of Manholes by R&H Painting C. Approve and Authorize Amusement Permit for Sauk Rapids Market’s Farmers Market at Coborn’s D. Approve Purchase of Kubota RTV-X900 E. Authorize Planting of Memorial Tree F. Approve Staff/Council Attendance to the 2019 EDAM Summer Conference G. Approve 2019 Plumbing and Mechanical Contractor Licenses H. Approve a Resolution to Award the 2019 Fourth Street South Improvement Project I. Approve Eagle Scout Project—Moved to 10-A I J. Approve Two Probationary Fire Fighters as Full Members J. Approve Replacing Unit 5 for the Fire Department Motion: Moved by Councilperson Thronson and seconded by Councilperson Ellering to approve agenda items 9A-9J. Motion carried unanimously. 10. Regular Agenda A. Eagle Scout Presentation Motion: Moved by Councilperson Ellering and seconded by Councilperson Sauer to authorize Ian’s Eagle Scout project. Motion carried unanimously. 11. Other Staff Items A. Compost Site is Now Open—Pete Eckhoff noted that the compost site is now open for the season. The hours are Mondays from 3:00 pm until 7:00 pm, Wednesdays noon until 7:00 pm, and Saturdays 8:00am until 4:30 pm. B. Clean Sweep Week, April 24th-April 27th —Pete Eckhoff stated that Clean Sweep Week is scheduled for this Wednesday through Saturday. The fee schedule and more information regarding what items can be dropped off at the compost site is available on the City’s website and facebook page. 12. Other Council Items and Communications NONE 13. Approve List of Bills and Claims Motion: Moved by Councilperson Thronson and seconded by Councilperson Ellering to approve the List of Bills and Claims. Motion carried unanimously. 14. Adjournment Motion: Moved by Councilperson Sauer and seconded by Councilperson Thronson to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Hunstiger adjourned the meeting at 6:26 p.m. R-20-1B
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Meyer earns NCAA academic honors ST. CLOUD – St. Cloud State University senior first baseman Mat Meyer, of St. Stephen, has been selected to the 2019 Google Cloud NCAA Division II Academic All-District First Team. A graduate of Sauk Rapids-Rice High School, Meyer is one of 11 NCAA DII student athletes from District 7, which includes the Great America Conference, the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association and the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. A criminal justice major at SCSU, Meyer was named to the 2019 NSIC All-Tournament team this past weekend and was named to the 2019 AllNSIC Gold Glove team. A three-time All-NSIC Academic Award recipient, Meyer also earned All-NSIC accolades for the Huskies in 2017.
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Mat Meyer, of St. Stephen, has been selected to the 2019 Google Cloud NCAA Division II Academic All-District First Team. Meyer is a Sauk Rapids-Rice High School graduate and plays first base for the St. Cloud State University Huskies baseball team.
The 2019 Google Cloud Academic AllDistrict Baseball Team, selected by CoSIDA, recognizes the nation’s top student-athletes for their combined performances on the field and in the classroom. The Google Cloud Aca-
demic All-America program separately recognizes baseball honorees in four divisions — NCAA DI, NCAA DII, NCAA DIII and NAIA. First-team Academic All-District honorees advance to the Google Cloud Academic All-
America® ballot. First, second and third team (when selected) Academic All-America honorees will be announced in June. Meyer is batting .352 for the Huskies, which includes 51 runs, 69 hits, 10 doubles, seven homers and 47 RBIs. He also owns a sterling .997 fielding percentage and a .510 slugging rate this spring for SCSU. The Huskies own a 40-12, 26-8 NSIC record this year and have earned their fifth consecutive NCAA tournament bid under the direction of head coach Pat Dolan. This also marks SCSU’s ninth NCAA tournament bid since 2010. The Huskies will open NCAA DII Central Region tournament play at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 16 against Central Oklahoma in Warrensburg, Mo.
boys track and field
Runners push boys to second SRR competes in Cambridge quadrangular BY ANNA HINKEMEYER STAFF WRITER
The Sauk RapidsRice High School boys track and field team took second of four teams at the Cambridge-Isanti quadrangular invitational May 14 in Cambridge. The team had 38 top eight finishes in events across the meet. Jared Bentrud, Spencer Weber, Dakota Johnson and Kole Kutzera all had top finishes in events. Bentrud finished first in the 800-meter and 1600. Bentrud ran the 1600 in 4:43.74 and the 800 in 2:08.35, clinching the top spot in each event. Weber finished with a leap of 42-11 in the triple jump. Johnson took the top spot in the
400 and competed in the 4x400 relay. “This meet has shown how the training we have done this season has paid off,” Johnson said. “My teammates and I feel prepared to be at our best going into the Central Lakes Conference meet. I am excited for the potential to run my best races there.” Kutzera earned first in the 200 and third in the 100. “I felt my start in the 100 gave me a great advantage, and my form in the 200 was what helped there,” Kutzera said. “After a tweaked hamstring limited my ability to practice and compete these last few weeks, seeing improvement at the meet was a great confidence booster. There are still many things I have to work on though, and this meet helped me identify what my greatest concerns should be.” The team competes in the Central Lakes
Conference championships at 3 p.m. Tuesday, May 21 at Brainerd High School in Brainerd. 4x800 – 2. Cade Milton-Baumgardner, Deandre Jackson, Kenny Nolan and Jack O’Brien 9:16.85. 110 hurdles – 4. Carter Loesch 16.65, 5. Spencer Weber 16.91 and 6. Marcus Santillana 16.99. 100 – 3. Kole Kutzera 12.06. 4x200 – 3. Dominic Sander, Kyle Conway, Tai Lam and Cole Ritten 1:48.01. 1600 – 1. Jared Bentrud 4:43.74 and 6. Nick Kosloske 5:17.85. 4x100 – 3. Tayton Philavanh, Ritten, Lam and Austin Horn 47.36. 400 – 1. Dakota Johnson 54.23, 3. Milton-Baumgardner 56.94, 5. Pearson Schroeder 57.95 and 6. Ryan Moilanen 57.97. 300 hurdles – 3. Weber 42.13 and 4. Santillana 43.21. 800 – 1. Bentrud 2:08.35. 200 – 1. Kutzera 23.66 and 5. Mitchel Peterson 24.05. 3200
– 5. Kosloske 12:16.08. 4x400 – 1. MiltonBaumgardner, Dakota Johnson, Weber and Loesch 3:39.78. Long jump – 3. Philavanh 188, 4. Lam 18-1 1/2 and 5. Schroeder 17-9 1/4. Triple jump – 1. Weber 42-11, 3. Ritten 39-5 1/2, 6. Brady Johnson 37 and 7. Braeden Holt 36-6. High jump – 3. Loesch 5-8 and 4. Philavanh 5-8. Pole vault – 4. Jack Grabinski 12 and 8. Carter Brutger 10. Shot put – 4. Ray Nowacki 42-1, 6. Talon Cummings 40-2 and 8. Tristan Welch 38-2 1/2. Discus – 3. Tyson Mushatt 122-2, 6. Jayce Walrath 107-7, 7. Welch 106-4 and 8. Nowacki 101-1. Overall team rankings – 1. CambridgeIsanti 121, 2. SRR 83.5, 3. Centennial 61.5 and 4. St. Cloud Christian 2.
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Public Notices Sauk Rapids Township/City of Sauk Rapids Orderly Annexation Area PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
You are invited to attend a public hearing on Thursday, June 6 at 6:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible, in the Sauk Rapids City Hall Council Chambers, 250 Summit Avenue North to consider the following matters that require a public hearing. APPLICANT Knife River Corporation – North Central PURPOSE To consider an Interim Use Permit request to allow a land extraction operation at 5258 5TH Avenue Northeast
in the Sauk Rapids Township/City of Sauk Rapids Orderly Annexation Area. This request is to extend an otherwise expiring permit and to increase the quarry depth by an additional 50 feet. Please contact Sauk Rapids Development Director Todd Schultz at (320) 258-5315 or tschultz@ci.sauk-rapids.mn.us with questions or stop by City Hall to obtain a copy of the application. Any person desiring to comment on these matters is invited to do so in writing or orally at the time of the public hearing. Published in the Sauk Rapids Herald Wednesday, May 18, 2019. R-20-1B
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Team continues to drop scores Boys golf competes in St. Cloud, Fergus Falls BY ANNA HINKEMEYER STAFF WRITER
Chase Christensen has had a stellar week on the golf course, dropping his scores into the 80s in both boys golf meets. “Being in the 80s consistently feels good,” Christensen said. “But, I know I can still improve and be where I need to be come sections.” The Sauk RapidsRice boys golf team competed May 9 at the St. Cloud Country Club in St. Cloud and May 13 at Pebble Lake Golf Course in Fergus Falls. Caleb Euteneuer has been improving his scores, consistently scoring in the 90s rather than in the 100s where he was at the beginning of the season. “I’m working on
everything I need to in practice, and I am always trying new things to lower my score,” Euteneuer said. “My driver is now going straight, and I’m letting it go and moving on when I hit a bad shot. I trust myself with every shot I take when I know what I’m doing which helps a lot.” SRR will tee off again at 4 p.m. Monday, May 20 at Alexandria Golf Club in Alexandria. Fergus Falls invite The Storm tightened its scores May 13 with four of six athletes recording scores under 100. The lower scores brought the overall team score down to 366, a closer contender to opposing teams than in the past. “Pebble Lake is a course where you can score really low with good conditions, but I never got into a groove,” Christensen said. “I had eight or nine mistakes that could’ve been avoided, but at the end of the meet I wasn’t too upset with my
88.” Christensen and Grayson Kobluk each carded 88. Christensen’s best shots were on hole No. 15. “The tee box is on one side of the lake, and you have to get it over to be in the fairway,” Christensen said. “I hit a pretty aggressive shot, but it turned out and was only 100 yards out, so I made par.” Eli Huinker scored 93, Euteneuer 97, Aidan Schepp 108 and Shjon Sertich 121. Team scores: 1. Alexandria 285, 2. Brainerd 299, 3. Sartell 306, 4. Tech-Apollo 315, 5. Fergus Falls 319, 6. Rocori 328, 7. Willmar 353 and 8. SRR 366. St. Cloud invite SRR competed at the St. Cloud Country Club May 9 in an 18 team invitational. Christensen led the team with a score of 85. Christensen has played in the St. Cloud invitational for three years, and his score this year tied his
previous best score for the invite. “I really like playing there, so I was comfortable even though I didn’t have the greatest start,” Christensen said. “Hole nine is a fairly long par five, but I managed to get a birdie which sparked a really good stretch of holes for me.” The Storm had three of its five athletes score under 100 – Christensen 85, Euteneuer 96 and Schepp 97. Mason Wiebusch and Sertich also competed, scoring 108 and 120, respectively. Team scores: 1. Alexandria 303, 2. Buffalo 308, 3. Rogers 313, 4. Brainerd 318, 4. Sartell 318, 6. Eagan 322, 6. Elk River 322, 8. Blue Earth Area 324, 9. Benilde St. Margaret 325, 10. Rocori 328, 11. Marshall 333, 12. Tech-Apollo 336, 13. Cathedral 344, 14. Willmar 345, 15. Becker 348, 16. Little Falls 349, 17. Cambridge-Isanti 381 and 18. SRR 386.
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Storm duo compete at several golf meets BY ANNA HINKEMEYER | STAFF WRITER
Maureen Schimnich carried the Sauk Rapids-Rice High School girls golf team through this week’s competitions. The team competed May 9 at the St. Cloud Country Club in St. Cloud, where both Schimnich and Jenna Bukowski competed. Schimnich also competed May 10 at Rich-Spring Golf Club in Cold Spring. “The meets went well, and I have been improving my score,” Schimnich said. The team was scheduled to compete May 13 at Blackberry Ridge Golf Club in Sartell, but both Bukowski and Schimnich had other commitments, causing them to miss the meet. The girls are scheduled to tee off at 4 p.m. Monday, May 20 at Rich-Spring Golf Club in Cold Spring. Cold Spring invite Schimnich was the sole competitor for the Storm May 10, scoring 126 on the course. “I liked the last hole,” Schimnich said. “It was nice and straight with wide fairways, and I got a bogie on it.” Being Schimnich was the only competitor for SRR, the team was marked as a no show and not included in the team rankings. St. Cloud invite Schimnich and Bukowski both competed May 9, with Bukowski scoring 122 and Schimnich 123. “I had a lot of fun on the third hole,” Schimnich said. “It was a nice par three that looks into the Mississippi River.” Again, the team was marked as a no show due to so few competitors and not included in team rankings.
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Girls prepare for conference meet
Team earns 39 personal bests in Cambridge BY ANNA HINKEMEYER | STAFF WRITER
Personal bests are the name of the game for the Sauk Rapids-Rice High School girls track and field team. This week, the team competed in a quadrangular hosted by Cambridge-Isanti High School in Cambridge May 14. At the meet, the team recorded 39 personal best performances. Highlights of the meet included Julia Severson winning the 3200 meter with a time of 11 minutes, 36.48 seconds. The run is third best in school history. Aneleise Martinson took third in the triple jump with a distance of 32-4, which is the 14th best distance in school history, and Abby Neisen took the top spot in both the discus and shot put events. Justus Floren made a couple high-scoring appearances at the meet, taking seventh in the 100 and seventh in the long jump. Sisters Maggie and Tessa Fernholz each made a few runs with relay teams throughout the meet as well. Mara Pesta-Carlson proved herself in the 300 hurdles, coming in seventh and taking fourth in the high jump. SRR had over 30 top eight finishes in the meet, the highest of the season. “We had a great day,” said Loren Finlayson,
head coach. “We are doing well in preparing for the CLC meet.” The Storm travel to Brainerd High School in Brainerd Tuesday, May 21 to compete in the Central Lakes Conference championship meet, which begins at 3 p.m. 4x800 relay – 2. Severson, Ava Juntunen-Novak, Maria Kost and Tessa Fernholz 10:37.47. 100 hurdles – 4. Mikayla Zaske 18.04 and 8. Darci Peterson 19.49. 100 – 7. Floren 13.91. 4x200 – Martinson, Bailey Roscoe, Maggie Fernholz and Ezigbo Ugochukwu 1:54.27. 1600 – 7. Juntunen-Novak 6:16.90 and 8. Brynn Karasch 6:21.53. 4x100 – Brooke Nelson, Anna Walz, Maggie Fernholz and Peterson 54.72. 400 – 6. Tessa Fernholz 1:07.92 and 7. Addison Bemboom 1:08.07. 300 hurdles – 5. Zaske 54.26 and 7. Pesta-Carlson 55.38. 200 – 5. Ugochukwu 28.14, 7. Martinson 28.84 and 8. Maggie Fernholz 29.13. 3200 – 1. Severson 11:36.48 and 3. Kost 13:29.75. 4x400 – 2. Tessa Fernholz, Addison Bemboom, Ugochukwu and Roscoe 4:27.65. Long jump – 7. Floren 14-10 1/2 and 8. Ugochukwu 1410. Triple jump – 3. Martinson 32-4 and 8. Zaske 30-2. High jump – 4. Pesta-Carlson 4-8, 5. Floren 4-8 and 8. Roscoe 4-6. Pole vault – 8. Kjerstin Haeny 8. Shot put – 1. Neisen 30-11 and 3. Hailee Cullen 29-11 1/2. Discus – 1. Neisen 110-10, 4. Ally O’Brien 97-11 and 7. Cullen 84-11. Overall team – 1. Cambridge-Isanti 134, 2. Centennial 84 and 3. SRR 52.
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Clay target drops placing Holdingford outshoots SRR for third place BY ANNA HINKEMEYER STAFF WRITER
The Sauk Rapids-Rice High School clay target team had a windy week on the range as they recorded its week No. 3 competition
scores. “It’s been bad,” said Paul Fiereck, head coach. “I haven’t seen targets dance like that ever.” Despite the struggles with the weather, Trace Wagner, Ethan Frana and Donovan Elyea earned top spot in Section 4 Conference 5 standings. Wagner took ninth with a score of 22, Frana placed 14th with a score of 21.5 and Elyea
took 16th with a score of 21.33. The team dropped from third to fourth in the conference standings. “With only two weeks left in the season, the team has some ground to make up,” Fiereck said. “It will be a battle to the end to make up the scores we lost, but I know the team can do it. If we can get some scores of 45 or more this week,
the 500 points (between SRR and third place Holdingford) is a small swing. Hopefully the weather will start to cooperate and the athletes get some great scores.” Conference standings: 1. Jordan 12,632.5, 2. St. Charles 12,623, 3. Holdingford 11,512, 4. SRR 11,083, 5. Goodhue 10,643.5, 6. Simley 6,423 and 7. South St. Paul 5,825.
girls lacrosse
Defense helps SSRR stay competitive Girls lacrosse team adds two losses BY ANNA HINKEMEYER | STAFF WRITER
The Storm’n Sabres girls lacrosse team played two games this week – Mound Westonka May 13 in Minnetrista and Becker May 14 in Becker – and lost both, falling 12-10 to Mound Westonka and 15-5 to Becker. The girls are scheduled to play their next game against Rocori 5 p.m. Monday, May 20 in Cold Spring. Becker 15, SSRR 5 The Storm’n Sabres had a tough game against the Bulldogs May 14 in Becker. “This was a tough game, and we didn’t have the energy,” said Amanda Dvorak, head coach. “Becker was winning ground balls and draws more than us.” SSRR had a strong defense but struggled even if they stopped Becker. “Becker was always the team to come up with it in those scenarios,” Dvorak said. “Our passes weren’t connecting well either.” Lydia Johnson scored two goals, and Taylor Delong, Maggie Kulus and Elle Mahowald each put up one. Mound Westonka 12, SSRR 10 SSRR did plenty of things right in the May 13 matchup against Mound Westonka in Minnetrista. “Everything we have been working on came together,” Dvorak said. “The girls were communicating, getting open and seeing each other on the field. Our defense was solid, but most importantly we were winning ground balls and draws.” The Storm’n Sabres gave Mound Westonka a run for their talent in the game, making them work for each of their goals. “Our defense really helped with that,” Dvorak said. “They did a great job doubling and taking away opportunities. We came out with great energy in the second half and played a great game overall.” Delong and Kulus each had two goals during the game. Taylor Carriere, Taylor Scherer, Morgan Thompson, Johnson, Ava Hommerding and Annette Lahn each added one.
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tennis
Tennis team heads to sections Boys battle through three losses BY ANNA HINKEMEYER STAFF WRITER
The Storm’n Eagles boys tennis team competed in three matches this week. They faced the Otters May 10 in Fergus Falls, Technical High School May 13 in St. Cloud and the Cardinals May 14 in Willmar. In individual sets, athletes scored points but not enough to win sets or earn team points. The Storm’n Eagles have wrapped up its regular season with an 0-12 record and will be competing in the Section 8AA subsection team competition Saturday, May 18 at Alexandria High School in Alexandria. They will follow up with the individual competition Tuesday, May 21 in Alexandria.
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Spartans seventh inning rally halts Storm BY MARK KLAPHAKE STAFF WRITER
Willmar 6, Storm’n Eagles 0 Singles – No. 1 Zach Stang 0-6, 0-6, No. 2 Teddy Baumgartner 0-6, 0-6 and No. 3 Kody Duffy 0-6, 0-6. Doubles – No. 1 Tiernan Attebery-Porter Siltman 2-6, 4-6, No. 2 AJ StangEthan Andersen 1-6, 0-6 and No. 3 Jon DeMarsBraedyn Leeb 0-6, 4-6. Technical High School 6, Storm’n Eagles 0 Singles – No. 1 Zach Stang 1-6, 0-6, No. 2 Leeb 1-6, 0-6, No. 3 DeMars 1-6, 0-6 and No. 4 Duffy 0-6, 0-6. Doubles – No. 1 Siltman-AJ Stang 1-6, 3-6 and No. 2 Baumgartner-Win Koering 1-6, 2-6. Fergus Falls 6, Storm’n Eagles 0 Singles – No. 1 AJ Stang 1-6, 1-6, No. 2 DeMars 0-6, 1-6, No. 3 Leeb 2-6, 6-3, 2-6 and No. 4 Baumgartner 0-6, 0-6. Doubles – No. 1 AtteberyZach Stang 0-6, 2-6 and No. 2 Koering-Andersen 0-6, 0-6.
The Storm bats came through at the start of the game, but the Rocori Spartans sticks got hot at the end and that was enough to help them down the Sauk RapidsRice softball team 3-1 May 13 in Sauk Rapids. SRR registered its lone run in the bottom of the first inning. Staci Meyer singled and later scored on a single from Cora Weirens. SRR made that run hold until the seventh inning.
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Pitcher Kaitlyn Lewis delivers a pitch to a batter during the Storm’s Central Lakes Conference matchup against Alexandria May 9 in Alexandria. SRR will open playoffs Tuesday, May 21.
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Sluggers lose three games Fall to 5-7 on the season BY ANNA HINKEMEYER STAFF WRITER
The Sauk Rapids-Rice High School baseball team had three tough games all within four runs but was not able to seal any wins. The team hosted Moorhead May 9, losing 11-7, traveled to Becker May 10, losing 7-5 and traveled to Brainerd May 14, losing 7-6. Cole Fuecker was back in action at the plate, going 6-10 across the three games. Fuecker connected with three pitches of his
four at-bats against Moorhead. “I had a pretty good week,” Fuecker said. “I am still seeing the ball well.” Trygve Hanson and Brady Posch also had strong appearances at the plate for SRR. The Storm struggled on defense throughout the week. They had errors and will look to pick up pitching in the weeks to come. “We are very close to becoming a serious contender in our section,” Fuecker said. “Our bats aren’t an issue, and we all
have the same goal in sight. Once we clean up a few things – getting defense back on track and committing less errors and more consistent pitching – we will be ready to contend for a championship.” The team plays at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 18 at Bob Cross Field 10 in Sauk Rapids against Alexandria. Brainerd 7, SRR 6 The Storm had a tight game against Central Lakes Conference rivals, the Brainerd Warriors, May 14 in Brainerd. The Storm were ahead 6-4 going into the bottom of the seventh inning, but they were not able to hold the lead.
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SRR played catch up in the top of the second and came out ahead at the end of the inning. Andrew Wollak pushed a grounder out to second to score Logan Donahue for the first run. Nick Schmitt hit a fly ball to center field, giving Derek Durant and Tanner Andvik the opportunity to score. The bats came alive again briefly in the top of the fifth, where Posch belted a sacrifice fly to right field to bring Fuecker home. SRR pulled two more runs in the top of the seventh. The first was a hard grounder to center from Brady Pesta, scoring Tyler Hemker. The second run was Pesta scoring on a fly ball from Posch to right field. Hanson pitched six innings for SRR, striking out three batters. Hemker came in to close the game. RHE SRR 0300102 681 Brainerd 2 0 1 0 1 0 3 7 12 0 AB R H RBI BB K Hemker 31 0 0 1 1 Fuecker 41 2 0 0 0 Pesta 41 1 1 0 2 Hanson 30 20 1 0 Donahue 01 00 0 0 Posch 20 12 0 0 Durant 21 00 0 0 Wollak 30 01 0 0 Andvik 21 10 1 0 Schmitt 30 12 0 1 IP H R ER K BB Hanson 6 10 5 3 3 3 Hemker 1 2 2 2 0 2 Becker 7, SRR 5 The Storm had a battle in Becker as they lost to the Bulldogs 7-5. SRR started to liven up in the top of the third, with Hemker scoring a run
off an error at the end of the inning. However, they quickly lost their lead as they gave up seven runs to Becker in the bottom of the same inning. SRR picked up its momentum in the top of the fourth with three more runs. Donahue started the scoring movement with a ground ball to shortstop to bring Hanson home. The next play allowed Durant to score on an error. Andvik scored on a ground ball by Hemker to round out the scoring for the inning. The Storm earned its final run in the top of the sixth. SRR had bases loaded when Fuecker got hit by a pitch, rotating his teammates around the diamond and bringing Andvik home. Fuecker pitched the game’s entirety, allowing two earned runs and striking out three. RHE SRR 0 0 1 3 0 1 0 5 8 3 Becker 0 0 7 0 0 0 X 7 9 3 AB R H RBI BB K Hemker 2 1 1 1 2 0 Fuecker 2 0 1 1 0 0 Pesta 4 0 0 0 0 3 Posch 3 0 0 0 1 0 Hanson 4 1 2 0 0 0 Durant 4 1 1 0 0 0 Andvik 3 21 0 1 0 Donahue 4 0 1 1 0 1 Wollak 3 01 0 0 0 IP H R ER K BB Fuecker 6 9 7 2 3 2 Moorhead 11, SRR 7 Cole Fuecker had a strong game at the plate, going 3-4 with two home runs and earned four RBIs. “I had a tough game defensively so I had to make up for it offensively,” Fuecker said. “I have never had a nice two home run game like this before, so
that was cool.” Fuecker started the game off in the bottom of the first with a home run over the left field fence, bringing Hemker from first as well. Three batters later, Hanson grounded out to the pitcher to score Pesta. Fuecker continued his hard hitting into the second inning, where he singled a hard grounder to left field to bring Wollak home from third. SRR brought in two more runs in the sixth inning. Grant Lovitz hit a grounder to second to bring Hanson home. Wollak followed on a ground ball to third base during the next play to score Andvik. Fuecker’s second home run of the game in the seventh inning rounded out the scoring for the Storm. The Storm cycled through four pitchers – Landon Lunser, Durant, Pesta and Brayden Kotcho – during the game. R HE Moorhead 4 2 0 4 0 1 0 11 12 1 SRR 3 1 0 0 0 2 1 7 10 2 AB R H RBI BB K Hemker 4 1 1 0 0 1 Fuecker 4 2 3 4 0 0 Pesta 4 1 1 0 0 0 Posch 3 0 2 0 1 0 Hanson 4 1 1 1 0 0 Durant 2 0 0 0 0 0 Donahue 2 0 0 0 0 1 Andvik 3 1 1 0 0 2 Cullen Kruger 2 0 0 0 0 2 Lovitz 1 0 0 1 0 0 Wollak 3 1 1 1 0 0 IP H R ER K BB Lunser 3 8 7 5 1 3 Durant 2 2 3 3 0 2 Pesta 1 01 1 1 3 Kotcho 1 2 0 0 0 0
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Rocori broke the scoreless streak in the top of the seventh when they had three doubles that ignited them to three runs. “Rocori is always a good team,� said Ken Karna, head coach. “Those 1-0 games are tough to hold onto. Rocori had some timely hitting there at the end and that was game.� SRR went 1-2-3 in the bottom of the inning to end the game. Storm pitcher Maddie Fuls was outstanding for the Storm. She pitched all seven innings and allowed just one walk while striking out nine batters. “She was hitting her spots,� Karna said. “She wasn’t giving a lot of extra pitches. She only had one walk; that was huge.� The Storm finished with four hits, two from Meyer and one each from Weirens and Danielle Schultz. SRR, 5-6 in the Central Lakes Conference and 7-9 overall, is now gearing up for f the seven-team Section 8AAA tournament. Karna said he predicts t
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first four innings and Fuls the last two. They combined for five strikeouts. In game two, SRR trailed 4-2 after four innings, but the Sabres scored at least three runs in each of the final three innings to earn the big win. The Storm committed three errors in the game. “They were hitting the ball,� Karna said. “We had some errors in that game that helped them out. It seemed like every time they got a big hit they had two girls on.� Fuls started and pitched the first 4 2/3 and Lewis pitched the final 2 1/3. Both teams had strong hitting games. Sartell finished with 14 hits and SRR had 11. Storm dump Alexandria 9-2 Winning in Alexandria has not been easy the past few years for the Storm, but they got out of town with an impressive seven-run Central Lakes Conference win May 9. “It was nice to be on the other end of that,� Karna said. The Cardinals dealt the Storm playoff losses several times in the last several years, but that did not come to fruition this time. The Storm took the game in the top of third
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James Buchnowski races downfield as his teammates wait for the pass May 14 in Sartell. The Storm’n Sabres lost 13-0 to Becker. BY ANNA HINKEMEYER 12 assists tallied. They STAFF WRITER will host Rocori at 6 p.m.
had a hard loss to Rogers May 15 at Sartell High School. Cameron Hallonquist scored the team’s only goal with Aidan Kockler earning the assist. Rogers is a 6-4 program this season with 115 goals scored across 10 games. Becker 13, SSRR 0 SSRR got shut out by the Becker Bulldogs May 14 on its home turf in Sartell. The Bulldogs have proven to be a tough team to beat as they boast an 8-1 record thus far, with the only loss being 12-10 to Buffalo. SSRR 7, Brainerd 5 The Storm’n Sabres earned a win May 9 over the Warrior conference rivals in Brainerd. “We started the game down 2-0,” Sailor said. “The guys did a good job being resilient and fighting back into the game. Our bench did a good
job bringing energy to the game. Brainerd had a last minute surge where they scored two, but we held our ground and got it done.” Hallonquist led the team with four goals and one assist. Zachary Harren, Gavin Swenson and Austin Frauenholtz each put up one goal to round out the scoring. Sam VonderHaar, Cobi Kiffmeyer and Easton Porther each had an assist.
(Right) Cobi Kiffmeyer tosses the ball to a teammate May 14 during the game against Becker in Sartell. SSRR earned a win this week over Brainerd but lost to Becker 13-0.
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SAUK CENTRE – University of Minnesota Extension had been in search of a youth development associate dean and state 4-H director and found one of their own to assume responsibility – Jennifer Skuza. Skuza served as the assistant dean of the University of Minnesota Extension Center for Youth Development for the past six years and has been able to learn the ropes firsthand. In this position, she helped lead the Minnesota 4-H program and was responsible for initiatives, reaching new audiences, research and evaluation. Skuza, a Sauk Rapids-Rice graduate and PhD, has always been interested in serving youth and communities. She has been involved with youth development for more than 20 years as her journey with Extension began in southwestern Minnesota. There, she encountered an influx of newcomers and changing communities due to migration. “With the increase in
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RICE – When you arrive at John Langer’s home on 15th Avenue Northeast in Rice, you will be greeted with noise and looks of curiosity from 100 goats and sheep and their offspring. “I have had a handful of goats over the years, but nothing this big until now,” Langer said. “I enjoy having them around, especially the babies.” Langer began raising goats and sheep in 2013, and, as he added more animals, his love for the creatures grew and turned into a hobby. Langer had raised pigs, as well, but now uses the goats and sheep to keep the barn filled. For 10 months of the year, Langer’s farm duties are minute, with morning and evening chores taking about 15 minutes each. In March and April, the hobby is more complicated. “Lambing and kidding season is pretty chaotic around here,” Langer said. “Kidding usually starts March 1 and lambing is usually late March or early April. I had 10 pens set up
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John Langer holds a lamb May 14 in Rice. Langer had 50 kids and lambs this year. He plans to keep 10 and sell the rest.
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Skuza from front Skuza is now Associate Dean of the University of Minnesota Extension Center for Youth Development and is also the state director of the Minnesota 4-H Youth Development program. “Ultimately, we are working toward a vision for all Minnesota youth to thrive in their happiness, success and connection with others and the world around them,” Skuza said. Skuza hopes the center will be recognized for excellence in programming, teaching and awarding scholarships in ways that shape the field of youth development and influence the public discourse. A past Benton County 4-H member herself, Skuza has fond memories of her time in the program and wants to provide a similar experience to all Minnesota youth as well as an array of new opportunities. “What’s great about 4-H is it’s a place for youth to delve deeper into a topic they are passionate about and learn more through self-directed and group learning,” Skuza said. “Or, maybe it’s a chance to learn something in another way if it’s a harder topic for youth and turn learning into a positive experience.” There are more than 68,000 youth involved in Minnesota 4-H and more than 12,000 adult volunteers. There is programming in all of Minnesota’s 87 counties and in tribal communities. “We’ve diversified and grown,” Skuza said. “Our programming and projects have changed as well. We are offering a wider array of projects and appeal to a wider spectrum of kids.” 4-H membership has changed with the changing face of Minnesota, including African American, Southeast Asian American Hispanic, Indigenous, European American and
other populations. “When people think of 4-H, they tend to think of the county fair and while that’s an important part of 4-H , we also showcase learning in other ways like engineering challenges, project bowls, campus immersion experiences, science of agriculture challenges and performing arts,” Skuza said. For instance, there is a 4-H Engineering Design Challenge Aug. 5 at St. Cloud State University in St. Cloud. Minnesota 4-H is expecting more than 200 youth on over 40 teams to participate. “It reflects how the program is changing with the times,” Skuza said. “At last year’s engineering challenges, I enjoyed seeing a team of third graders compete with a groups of high school students.” The annual 4-H State Project Bowl took place in Sauk Rapids April 6 where youth worked in teams to showcase knowledge in animal science and wildlife. Over 600 4-H youth participated this year. “While we’re diversifying, we also understand the value of agriculture,” Skuza said. “It’s important to know where our food comes from and how to take care of the environment in ways that promote the sustainability of our communities. We also want to help youth see career opportunities in agricultural fields.” Because 4-H encompasses an array of topics, youth can delve into what piques their interest. “From a 4-H project, youth can take their interest to college, trade school and career paths,” Skuza said. “We are hoping to spark something in youth that promotes their love of learning and something they could potentially pursue in the future.” Skuza has an opportunity to leave her legacy on Minnesota 4-H and is looking to help youth thrive.
“Early in my tenure, I’ve traveled the state talking with 4-H program coordinators, extension educators and community partners, like fair boards, county commissioners and other elected officials, agencies, organizations, families and … youth, and one thing I’ve learned is people want strong local youth programming,” Skuza said. “Whether it’s in a county or a tribal
“It’s important to know where our food comes from and how to take care of the environment in ways that promote the sustainability of our communities. We also want to help youth see career opportunities in agricultural fields.” - Jennifer Skuza community, we want to have strong staff with youth development expertise in place, effective program plans that reflect local communities and an evaluation that helps us measure our program’s impact to make this happen.” Skuza plans to continue talking with youth and adults about their priorities and needs. She plans to invest her energy and the resources available to grow the reach and impact of the 4-H program. “I want Minnesota youth and the communities they live in to thrive; that’s something that’s very important to me,” Skuza said.
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Farmers are an optimistic potentially shifting some acreage lot but delayed plantings, floods away from corn to soybeans starts and ongoing trade issues are to take place, I suspect we’ll see beginning to take a toll. The latest even more concern about where Purdue University Ag Economy prices are headed and what that Barometer for the month of April means for farm profitability in is down 18 points since March. 2019.” This marks the fourth largest oneWith late plantings and, in month drop since data collection some flooded regions no planting, began in October 2015 along with the trade disputes and James Mintert, director of other government decisions, Purdue University’s Center for BY ROGER STROM many are wondering if they can Commercial Agriculture said, The Business of Farming count on financial assistance. “Producers have taken stock Last year, a total of $12 of their financial position and prospects for billion was available in the form of federal 2019 as they head into planting season and emergency aid but there seems to be confusion are concerned about the uncertainty arising in Washington as to whether Trump will from the on-going trade disputes with key ag approve another round of emergency aid. trading partners.” White House economic adviser Larry Mintert said farmers are being cautious Kudlow told a group of reporters the adminand are putting off large investments in their istration was ready to provide more aid to farming operation. farmers as a result of the U.S. trade wars with The Large Farm Investment Index is now China, Canada, Mexico, Europe and other at its lowest level since last September as countries. He said, “We have allocated $12 producers put building and equipment buying billion to farm assistance, and we stand ready on hold. Only 22% of farmers felt it was a to do more if necessary.” good time to make large purchases while a big But that was followed by a statement majority (74%) said it was a bad time. from ag secretary Sonny Purdue who said, Farmers were also asked what they expect “I’m afraid that’s not accurate, and I think that their financial situation to look like this year. possibly could be some miscommunication.” Over half (56%) said they expect things to be Adding even more confusion, the United about the same as last year. However, 27% States Department of Agriculture is allowing said they expect things will be worse than one farmers to file for trade mitigation payments year ago. When the same question was asked and has extended the deadline from May 1 to in the April 2018 survey, only 19% were May 17. expecting a worse financial situation than the Uncertainty, government decisions and prior year. uncontrollable variables are something farmMintert said a big variable is what impact ers have to deal with every year but many weather and adverse planting conditions will would agree that this year the cup runneth have on what gets planted in the next few over. weeks. … just sayin’. According to Mintert, “If the prospect of
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MDA finds Palmer amaranth in feed screenings Farmers encouraged to scout fields for signs of weed ST. PAUL – The Minnesota Department of Agriculture has found a new route for the invasive weed Palmer amaranth to enter and spread through Minnesota: grain and seed
screenings used as feed. After an investigation into a Palmer amaranth find in Redwood County, the MDA determined the weed found its way into a soybean field through cattle
manure. The cattle had been fed screenings from contaminated sunflower seed. The MDA has since sampled screenings throughout the state and has found Palmer amaranth seed in numerous screenings – some containing as much as 250 Palmer amaranth seeds per pound of screenings. “This newly discovered path for Palmer amaranth shows the difficultly in stopping the spread of invasive weeds,” said Thom Petersen, agriculture commissioner. “However, the MDA is committed to continuing our monitoring of screenings, educating crop and livestock farmers about this development, and helping eradicate any new finds.”
Palmer amaranth was first discovered in Minnesota in 2016. Since then, it has been found in six counties in the state. Palmer amaranth can grow 2 to 3 inches a day, typically reaching 6 to 8 feet, or more, in height. Left uncontrolled, a single female palmer amaranth plant typically produces 100,000 to 500,000 seeds. It is resistant to multiple herbicides, can cause substantial yield losses and greatly increase weed management costs in soybeans and corn. The MDA is encouraging farmers, especially those that have manure from feedlots
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Because of the impacts it can have to Minnesota’s crops, Palmer amaranth is listed as a prohibited weed seed. This means no Palmer amaranth is allowed in any seed offered for sale in the state. It is also on Minnesota’s Prohibited Noxious Weed Eradicate List. All above and below ground parts of the plant must be destroyed. Transportation, propagation or sale of this plant is prohibited. The invasive weed is native to the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. It has been found in over half of the states, including Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin.
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