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Three districts work together for weather-related emergencies

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Changes to policy made to e-learning days, afterschool child care SAUK RAPIDS – The three major St. Cloud metro area school districts – St. Cloud Area Schools (ISD No. 742), Sartell-St. Stephen (ISD No. 748) and Sauk Rapids-Rice (ISD No. 47) – will work with one another this winter on weather related emergencies. This means public and parochial schools in all three districts will close or remain open according to the same winter emergency schedule. The three districts and parochial systems follow a coordinated plan to better ensure the safety of children.

Radio stations and news services will be contacted on behalf of each district, but area residents should recognize the districts are working together on these weatherrelated decisions.

The districts will rely on the National Weather Service and St. Cloud State University meteorologists for weather forecasts, and city and county officials for information related to road conditions. The National Weather Service and other forecasting agencies issue winter weather statements, watches and warnings.

Professors at the university localize forecasts.

The districts use these statements to determine if weather conditions may

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Henkels support each other through nearly a decade of competitions

BY ANNA HINKEMEYER | STAFF WRITER

PHOTO BY ANNA HINKEMEYER

Savannah (left) and Sophia Henkel stand on the pool deck following the Section 5A swim meet Nov. 9 in Sauk Rapids. The two have been swimming together for nine years and will compete in a combined four events at the 2019 Minnesota State High School League Girls Swim and Dive State Meet Nov. 14-16 at the Jean K. Freeman Aquatics Center in Minneapolis.

SAUK RAPIDS – The bond between Sauk Rapids-Rice High School sisters, Savannah and Sophia Henkel, is one of loyalty and close friendship.

“We are very close,” said Savannah, a senior. “As we have matured and gotten older, our bond has grown deeper, and we get along better now than ever.”

A common interest for the two is swimming. The sisters have spent time in the pool together since 2010 when they began swimming for the Granite City Aquatics Club. In 2015, the girls moved onto the St. Michael Sea Devils team followed by time with the Tech and Big Lake high school swim and dive teams.

Savannah, 17, and Sophia, 15, joined the SRRHS swim and dive team in fall 2018 and contributed to three events at 2018 Minnesota State High School League Girls Swimming and Diving State Meet. The two return to Minneapolis for the 2019 state meet this weekend.

“It is very exciting for both of us to go to state,” Savannah said.

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Heart for the homeless

Sauk Rapids boy sacrifices holiday to help those without permanent residency

BY NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS – They say many hands make light work.

That is exactly what happened when Brady Midthun proposed spreading Christmas cheer.

Brady, who resides in Sauk Rapids with his parents Jon and Christine and brothers Isaac, 8, and Trent, 21 – who is away at college – is your typical 11-year-old boy. He plays basketball, runs cross-country

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OBITUARIES • Lanice L. Jans • Dixie L. Morse • Hilary J. Stellmach • James E. Welsh

PHOTO BY NATASHA BARBER

Brady Midthun, 11, of Sauk Rapids stands with his parents (from left), Jon and Christine Midthun, and grandparents, Joy and Carroll Janzen, Nov. 13 in Sauk Rapids. Brady organized a fundraiser for area homeless people.

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Bring on the backstraps Minnesota hunters harvest nearly 100,000 deer through Monday

BY NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS – Minnesota families will have venison in their freezers this winter as the firearms deer hunting opener was a success for many. As of 7 a.m.

Nov 12, The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources had recorded a total of 96,756 deer harvested since opening morning Nov. 9. According to the DNR, 58.19% of the harvested deer were adult males, 29.15% adult females and the remaining juveniles.

The Sauk Rapids Herald will continue to publish deer harvest pho-

“I was hunting a corner stand overlooking four fence lines in a wooded grassy area. The buck came out 40 feet away, but he was on the neighbors’ side of the fence, so I let him go as he looked like he was going to jump the fence and come over to our side. He did, but he was 100 yards away and disappeared into the tall grass. Two hours later, my son circled the woods the buck went into. When I saw him again, he was on our side of the fence, facing away from me. He didn’t like being so exposed on the mowed trail, so he turned broadside and started to walk back into the woods. As his head disappeared into the woods, I shot and got lucky.” – Brad Hageman tos from the youth, archery and firearms season through November. Submit a photo, name, and a brief description including the date and county of harvest to natasha@ saukherald.com.

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(Right) Jacob Hageman (from left), Ben Hageman, Brandon Voit, Jon Hageman and Brad Hageman gather around an eight-point buck Nov. 9 in Aitkin County.

Brad, of Foley, shot the animal opening morning around 8:30.

2019 Minnesota Deer Hunting Firearms Season A *Results according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources as of 7 a.m., Nov. 12*

Permit Area .............. Total harvested deer 215 ......................................................2,467 218 .....................................................1,297 219 ......................................................... 937 221 ......................................................2,304 222 .....................................................1,490 223 .....................................................1,233 224 ........................................................ 119 225 .....................................................2,401 229 ........................................................ 394 Don’t hunt in these areas? Visit https://www.dnr. state.mn.us/mammals/deer/management/staJacob Brady Montag, 9, of Rice, holds up the head of a tistics.html for more information.

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seven-point buck taken Nov. 9 in Morrison County. Brady Dustin Rockenbach, of Rice, holds the rack of a nine-point sat with his dad, James Montag, who harvested the buck Nov. 9 in Yellow Medicine County. Rockenbach shot animal during the 2019 Minnesota Deer Hunting Firearms the buck opening morning before 7 a.m. near Canby.

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Sauk Rapids resident Lucy Brenny, 13, harvests an eightpoint buck with her grandpa Gary Blake by her side Nov. 9 in Sherburne County. It was Brenny’s first hunt, and she shot the buck opening morning.

Piper Koepp, 12, of Rice, kneels next to a nine-point buck Oct. 17 in Rice. Koepp harvested the animal in Benton County on the opening day of Minnesota’s first statewide youth deer hunt, which took place Oct. 17-20.

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Henkels from front “It is very special to have these memorable experiences together. I’m glad we will be together for my last meet, and I am excited to make more memories with Sophia.”

Individually, Savannah will swim the 100 yard breaststroke event, and Sophia will race in the 500 freestyle. The sisters will then join forces as members of the state-participating 200 medley relay and 400 freestyle relay teams.

“I swam the 500 freestyle last year all the way through to the state meet and Sophia carded for me,” Savannah said. “This year, I am carding for her. Sections was memorable with the 500. I was watching Sophia’s pace and the times and I knew she could qualify. Once I saw Anna (Lucas) and the second-place finisher complete the race and then saw Sophia finish, I started crying because Sophia made the time cut. It will be fun to card for her one last time at state.”

Carding is a process where teammates notify racing swimmers of the number of laps left in competition. Teammates place a numbered card

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beneath the water where a swimmer can read it without disrupting their pace.

Sophia cheered Savannah on as Savannah swam the breaststroke at the Section 5A tournament Nov. 9. She cried when Savannah took second place and made the state cut. Sibling rivalry is rare for the sisters; they stand behind each other in their athletic endeavors “Savannah is one of my biggest supporters, and I can always count on her being there for me,” Sophia said. “… We are more there for support, encouragement and advice.”

Savannah agreed as she recalled her emotions

at the section meet.

“I was nervous for my races because I wanted to do well,” Savannah said.

“But even more than that, I was incredibly nervous for her races because I wanted her to make it to state. I was proud of her races and how well she swam.”

Over the course of the season, the Henkels have experienced high points.

Savannah earned a personal best time in the breaststroke, helping the Storm defeat Brainerd for the first time in 14 years and earn the section championship.

The end of the girls swim and dive season is bittersweet for the sisters.

early dismissal or a school closing, student activities and practices, adult basic education, early childhood classes and area learning center classes will typically be canceled.

- New this year, in the event there are more than three full-day emergency closings during the 2019-20 school year, on the fourth and subsequent emergency full-day closing, Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools and St. Cloud Area Schools will institute e-learning days for grades K-12. E-learning days for these districts will be announced, in conjunction with the emergency closing information, through local media and district-wide emails. For more information regarding e-learning days please reference the district’s website, https:// www.isd47.org/parents/ elearningdays.

Changes for KIDSTOP, Rice Kids’ Club KIDSTOP and Rice Kids’ Club have made changes to their emergency procedures for registered KIDSTOP and Rice Kids’ Club students.

- If school is dismissed early due to severe weather, KIDSTOP locations and Rice Kids’ Club will remain open until 4 p.m. Parents are asked to

pick up their children as soon as safely possible and no later than 4 p.m.

- If after-school activities are canceled for the day, KIDSTOP locations and Rice Kids’ Club will remain open until 6 p.m.

- If school is canceled for the entire day due to a snow, KIDSTOP locations and Rice Kids’ Club will be canceled. These services will not be available.

- If school is canceled for the day due to extreme temperatures, one KIDSTOP per district will be open and registered

Burski resigns effective Dec. 1

BY NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS – With just over three months left in the term, Watab Township residents are receiving a new clerk.

Supervisors appointed Chris Davis to the position of clerk at the Nov. 12 meeting by a 2-1 vote.

Supervisor Todd Waytashek voted against the motion, saying his vote was not in disapproval of Davis but rather he believed the position should be noticed publicly in order to give others the opportunity. With the position coming up for reelection, Waytashek said the interim appointment could allow candidates a trial period.

Davis will replace current clerk Nicole Burski, whose resignation was accepted at the same meeting.

Burski will serve through Dec. 1 before handing over her duties.

Burski was elected to the one-year term March 12. The clerk position will be on the March 10, 2020, ballot. Although the Minnesota Secretary of State’s Office has not yet posted the official filing periods for 2020 township elections, typically residents may file for office from Jan. 1-15.

The township clerk is responsible for minutes and township records as well as other responsibilities required by law. The clerk does not have a vote on the township board with one exception – should an appointment need to be made for a supervisor vacancy.

Supervisor Julie Johnson asked supervisor Steve Wollak and Waytashek to consider the possibility of making the clerk’s position an appointed or hired, rather than elected, position going forward. She

KIDSTOP students can attend the open location within their home district. Rice Kids’ Club will be open and registered Rice Kids’ Club students can attend. Locations that will remain open are Mississippi Heights Elementary in the Sauk Rapids-Rice district, Madison Elementary in the St. Cloud district, Pine Meadow Elementary in the Sartell-St. Stephen district, Roosevelt Boys and Girls Club and Rice Kid’s Club.

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urged the board to research information so the board could discuss the issue in December.

Johnson said in order for the township to change the position there is protocol for informing residents and soliciting public comment.

In other council news: - The township’s subdivision ordinance and developers agreement was tabled until December due to documents coming in late and not having been reviewed by the supervisors. A fee schedule and building permit rates were approved and will be effective Jan. 1, 2020.

- BNSF Railway has yet to set a meeting with the township regarding the quiet crossing proposal at 105th Street Northwest.

Johnson said she expects the meeting will not be scheduled until spring and the construction could be delayed.

- Approved township acknowledgement for a planned unit development change for The Cove. The development proposes to convert 28 twin home or villa lots to 17 larger lots with hopes of making the parcels more marketable.

- The township was fined $1,755 from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency because the municipal storm water (MS4) report was overdue. Waytashek was responsible for completing the 2018 report by June 30. Johnson and Wollak, as well as members of the public, expressed their frustrations with the fine.

- The township will solicit bids for clearing of the right-of-way on Lakewood Shores Road Northwest due by Dec. 1.

Johnson plans to meet interested bidders on site to explain the work and area.

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cause a late start, full day cancellation or an early dismissal from school.

Minnesota weather is sometimes difficult to predict. Parents and guardians must anticipate and prepare for school closings, delayed openings and early dismissals. Heavy snowfall, ice storms, extreme cold and strong winds are not the only contributors to an emergency weather situation. Fog can be equally dangerous. While the sun may be shining in one area, visibility may be reduced to a few feet in another location, creating a potential hazard.

Emergency closing procedures - The three metro area superintendents will make every effort to announce school closings or late starts by 10 p.m. the night before severe weather or as soon as information becomes available.

- When a morning emergency closing or a late start is required, every effort will be made to make and communicate the decision by 5:30 a.m.

- In the event of an

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Savannah (left) and Sophia Henkel sit together during a swim meet nine years ago. As members of the Sauk Rapids-Rice High School girls varsity swim and dive team, the sisters swim their final meet together Nov. 16 at the Jean K. Freeman Aquatics Center in Minneapolis.

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“I am nervous for next year because Savannah won’t be here with me,” said Sophia, a sophomore. “I have always had her there for me and next year will be the first time she won’t be.”

Savannah has reassured her sister that she will continue to be her biggest supporter.

“We have never been separated as long as we will be when I go to college,” said Savannah, who has not yet decided on an undergraduate school. “It will be different, but I will still support Sophia as much as I can. I am already excited to come back and see how she does in her races.”

For now, though, the Henkels are looking forward to being at the state meet together with their teammates and doing their best to represent the Storm.

“I am excited to be there for each other with each of us swimming in an individual event but then coming together for the relays,” Sophia said.

“I know we will push each other to improve our times, but also to have fun at our last meet together.”

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Midthun from front and has a pet chinchilla.

Yet Brady’s heart for the homeless sets him apart from his peers.

With help, the empathetic boy organized Hope 4 the Homeless – a fundraiser to create 100 gift bags for those with no permanent residency.

The goal of 100 bags was chosen because of the estimated number of youth without homes in central Minnesota.

Brady and children from Living Waters Lutheran Church religious classes assembled the bags Nov. 13.

“It’s a good feeling – a really good one,” said Brady while watching his plan come together.

“It’s really helping.”

Although only a sixth

grade student at Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School, Brady has been in tune to the gravity of homelessness for many years. He said his first experiences understanding the concept were while his mother was employed at the United Way of Central Minnesota.

“I remember going to Mom’s work a lot, and they would do a lot of things for the homeless,” Brady said. “And then, just driving around, you could see it a lot. I was a curious little kid, and I asked a lot of questions.”

But Brady was not only impacted by the awareness brought through the nonprofit; homelessness hit home for him when a fellow kindergarten student invited him to a birthday celebration.

One of Brady’s peers

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Living Waters Lutheran Church youth fill fabric bags Nov. 13 in Sauk Rapids. The bags will be gifted to people without homes.

I didn’t get Christmas presents and I put the money towards this, maybe we could do it,” Brady said.

Brady’s project came to fruition through the help and hands of community members.

In one month’s time, he has raised nearly $500 to fund the bags to help people without homes throughout the winter months. Fabric bags were crafted and socks donated by his grandparents, money was chipped in from friends and family members, Living Waters Lutheran Church applied for a Thrivent Action Teams grant, and items were received from the organizations and businesses.

The funds were put toward warm weather items, microwavable oatmeal and ramen, toiletries water bottles, notebooks, protein bars and others. The gifts were accumulated and placed inside the bags with cards of encouragement.

“I was just thinking about things around the house,” Brady said of why he chose certain items. “Socks are really important; it’s winter now. … It’s a need.”

Brady will distribute the bags with the help

lived in a hotel. Chris- for Brady to want to igtine said at first her son nite change. thought the idea was cool “Ever since I was because of all the things little, I wanted to do a her family associated project like this,” Brady with hotels – fun times said. “I remember always at the pool, entertain- having ideas, but I never ment and relaxation. But thought it would happen. upon the realization that Then, me and my mom the child did not have a were at Sam’s Club and home, Brady’s thoughts it was the perfect set up changed. for something like this.”

“It bothered you, The perfect set up didn’t it?” Christine said in Brady’s eyes referred to her son. to the business selling Brady agreed. items in bulk at a reduced “That hit me pretty price. He approached his hard,” he said.

Mom with an idea to The instance, cousomething little Process of rebuilding Pleasantview pled with the multiple forego boys and girls around the Elementary School begins interactions between world dream about each homeless people on the year: Christmas.

BY ANNA HINKEMEYER process for the district is streets, were the catalyst “I told my Mom if STAFF WRITER working on all the necessary contracts for the SAUK RAPIDS – project, as well as formThe Sauk Rapids-Rice ing committees for input School Board canvassed into the new building. the special election reThe district hopes to United Way receives grant to tricts and several communities in sults that voted in favor of have students in the build- partner with school district, central Minnesota by addressing community the varying needs of students and rebuilding Pleasantview ing by fall 2022.

ST. CLOUD – United Way families living in poverty through Elementary School at In other school board of Central Minnesota with St. a multi-faceted approach while leits Nov. 13 meeting. Ap- news: proved results were 3,054 - The school board Cloud Area School District and veraging and enhancing existing yes votes and 1,222 no was named as an honor- Sauk Rapid-Rice School District resources through a collective imvotes. ary board of distinction announced Nov. 11 that it has re- pact model.

The 21CCLCwill include the “A lot of time has by the Minnesota School ceived a $771,102 grant from 21st been put into inform- Board Association. The Century Community Learning two partnering school districts; ing the community, by board is one of five in the Centers. 21CCLC is a program two middle schools and three eladministration, school state to receive the honor that has been administered by the ementary community schools and Minnesota Department of Educa- five community-based centers board members and many this year. others,” said Ryan But- The temporary tion since 2002. The purpose of including Boys and Girls Clubs, Neighborhood and kowski, board chair. “The portable classrooms at the program is to establish or ex- Promise large margin by which the Pleasantview passed final pand community learning centers Blooming Kids Child Care Center. referendum passed shows inspections and can be that provide students with enrich- Partnerships are well-positioned how well the community used. Students are hoped ment opportunities during non- to provide mobile programming and deliver a variety of academic was informed and how to be transitioned to the school hours.

With the grant, nearly 2,000 and social emotional activities to many people were willing classrooms beginning pre-kindergarten through eighth their existing programs includto engage in the process.” Monday. grade students will be served. ing leadership development, conThe next step in the 21CCLC will create a network versation circles, affinity support of centers across two school dis- groups, mentorship, career and

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of Pathways for Youth and Catholic Charities; he will likely keep a few bags to hand out himself.

“It’s a good feeling when you help someone out,” Brady said. “The smiles. … It’s priceless.

I just hope this is a little boost; I hope it helps (people) get through stuff.”

Christine hopes her son’s project spreads awareness and understanding.

“I hope it inspires others to get to know that everybody has a story,” she said. “With children, homelessness is not a choice, and I don’t think it’s a choice with adults.

There may be some circumstances where that is not the case, but I especially think that youth don’t have choices in that situation.”

Christine said her son will likely receive a gift under the Christmas tree this season despite his willingness to sacrifice his holiday. But Brady already has his eyes set on continuing his drive to give.

“Our goal is 200 next year,” Brady said. “We literally thought of this a month ago. If we have nine months to do it, if you think about it – we could get 900.”

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“We are thrilled and honored to be selected to provide these types of quality out of school opportunities to the students of our area,” said Daniel Larson, United Way Vice President of Community Impact. “There are several organizations doing great things to support student and family success. This is going to be a game changer for our community.”

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OBITUARIES Hilary J. Stellmach Mass of Christian Burial was 11 a.m. Nov. 11 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sauk Rapids for Hilary J. Stellmach, age 74, who passed away Nov. 7, 2019, at the St. Cloud Hospital. The Rev. Ralph Zimmerman officiated and burial was at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery near Little Falls at a later date. Visitation was from 4-7 p.m. Sunday at Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids and one hour prior to the services Monday at the church.

Parish prayers were at 6:30 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Hilary was born Oct. 5, 1945, in Sauk Rapids to Joseph and Leona (Eickholt) Stellmach. He served our country in the U.S. Army as a medic during the Vietnam War and received the Purple Heart. Hilary married Janet Jaeger Oct. 3, 1970, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in St. Cloud. He worked as an orderly at the St. Cloud Hospital, Murphy Ambulance Service and

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most of his life as a police officer for the St. Cloud Police Department for 27 years, retiring in 1997. After retirement he worked for the St. Cloud Road Department.

Hilary was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and a Eucharistic Minister at the St. Cloud Hospital Chapel. He was a member of St. Cloud VFW Post No. 428 where he was a member of the rifle squad.

Hilary enjoyed camping, fishing, traveling, campfires, and his coffee group at McDonald’s. He was family orientated and was very proud of his family. He was present at many of his

“Our Country is in Mourning, A Soldier Died Today.”

James Edward Welsh James Edward “Jim” Welsh was a loving spouse, proud father and grandfather, protective brother, caring friend and decorated Vietnam veteran.

Jim died Nov. 6, 2019, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, surrounded by his immediate family.

Jim was born in 1940, in Clearwater and was the second eldest of eight children. Jim spent his younger years living in Clearwater and Sauk Rapids before enlisting in the U.S. Army in 1961. While stationed in Germany, he met his wife Inge of 55 years.

Following his military service, Jim completed his education at the University of Minnesota, where he studied mechanical engineering. Jim and Inge traveled the world with their son, relocating to London and Amsterdam

grandchildren’s events.

Hilary was a proud veteran who was dependable, supportive, respectful, stood up for what he believed in, and had a strong faith and work ethic.

Survivors include his wife, Jan of Sauk Rapids; daughter and son, Shelly (Dave) Leom of Milaca and Mike (Martha) Stellmach of Foley; sister and brothers, Marcia Stellmach of Sartell, Sy (Cel) Stellmach of Sauk Rapids and Joseph (Sharon) Stellmach, Jr. of Sartell; and grandchildren, William, Wesley, Jillian, Owen, Hilary, and Thomas.

Hilary was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Joanne Knaus; brotherin-law, Roger Knaus; and family friend, Bonnie Waibel.

Memorials are preferred to St. Clare’s Monastery, Sauk Rapids.

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where Jim sold Onan generators globally. In 2005 while living in Paris, France, Jim retired from Kohler Company’s power systems division as managing director for Europe, Middle East and Africa region.

He was an outdoor sportsman at heart. He enjoyed hunting with his brothers and fishing with his granddaughter.

Jim is preceded in death by his parents William and Bertha (Lumley) Welsh and

brother Joseph Welsh.

He is survived by his spouse Inge, son Christoph (Mary) Welsh, granddaughter Sophie; brothers Wayne (LuAnn Pelletier) Welsh of Monticello, Jack (Joyce) Welsh of Cushing, Ronald (Lynne) Welsh of Sauk Rapids and Daniel Welsh of Sauk Rapids; sisters Maryann Lewellyn of Sauk Rapids and Patricia (David) Johnson of Clearwater; and many nieces and nephews.

A family service with military funeral honors is being planned for spring 2020 at Fort Snelling Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family has designated the American Parkinson Disease Association for memorial contributions: apdaparkinson.org or 1-800-223-2732.

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Dixie Lee (Diefendorf) Morse Dixie was born Oct. 13, 1929, in Kansas City, Missouri to Clarence Diefendorf and Martha (Parker) Diefendorf, also known as Juanita. She spent her early years in Kansas and Missouri before moving with her family to Minneapolis in 1941.

Dixie graduated from Southwest High School and attended the University of Minnesota. She married Jack Walter Morse May 9, 1952. She worked at North American Life and Casualty Company while she and Jack lived in the New Brighton area. In 1960, the couple moved to Sauk Rapids with their three children, Robert, Peggy and Thomas. While her husband devoted his time to his partnership in the newly formed Bartley Supply Plumbing and Heating company, Dixie devoted her time to volunteering in the community.

Dixie was recognized for her volunteer efforts in the Sauk Rapids (ISD. No. 47) schools where she was known as “Grandma D!” by the students. She shared her love of sewing with family and consumer science classes, where she assisted students with their projects as well as sewing for the district’s drumline. Dixie also assisted with vision and hearing screening, book fairs, Inventor’s Congress, Reading Partners and Community Youth Connection. Dixie enjoyed volunteering as a classroom grandmother at

Dixie Lee (Diefendorf) Morse

the Child Day Program in her daughter’s classroom at Clara’s House in St. Cloud.

She was active for many years with Fun Singers, Red Hats and the Retired Senior Volunteer Program.

Dixie was involved in the Cub Scouts and Girl Scouts organizations throughout her children’s many years of membership. She started out as a Brownie leader, with her daughter, and eventually became the president of the Land of Lakes Girl Scout Council. In 2008, the Benton County Historical Society chose Dixie as one of their honorees for their “Women Making History” award, in recognition of her many years of volunteering within the community.

In 1994, she applied her love of volunteering to the elderly, becoming involved in many activities at the Country Manor Campus.

She especially enjoyed delivering the mail and giving the birthday corsages to the residents. She comforted other residents in the last moments of their lives as part of the Angel Arms program. Her pride in planning, planting and maintaining the many gardens around the Country Manor Campus was evident, and expanded when she and Jack moved into a

Lanice Laura Jans

Funeral services were 10:30 a.m. Nov. 12 at Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids for Lanice Laura Jans, 94, of Sauk Rapids who died Nov. 3, 2019, at her son’s home in Delaware, Ohio. The Rev. Bruce Timm officiated and burial was in Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Sauk Rapids. Visitation was one hour prior to the services on Tuesday at the funeral home in Sauk Rapids.

Lanice L. Jans was born Dec. 23, 1924, in Sauk Rapids to John and Johanna (Czarnetzki) Rogosheske. Lanice was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Sauk Rapids.

She married Harold R. Jans June 13, 1953, at Trinity Lutheran Church.

Lanice graduated from Sauk Rapids High School in 1942, and attended Drews Business College.

Lanice Laura Jans

She was employed by International Harvester Company, St. Cloud in various positions in the office including secretarial duties and a bookkeeping machine operator for 11 years. She and her family lived in Spring Lake Park, Kansas City, Indianapolis, Columbus, Ohio, Burnsville, Minn. and Wheaton, Ill. prior to retiring in 1986. She and her husband returned to Sauk Rapids in 1987.

Lanice was a member of Redeemer Lutheran

campus apartment in 2004.

When Jack passed away in 2012, Dixie increased her volunteer activities, right up until her health began declining in 2015. She then moved from her apartment to the Garden Cottage wing of Country Manor Care Center.

Dixie is survived by sister, Beverly Ann Peterson (Richard Peterson) in Port Richey, Fla.; children, Robert (Karen) Morse of Sauk Rapids, Peggy (Greg) Beck of Nisswa, and Thomas (Tracy) Morse of Sauk Rapids; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

The family wishes to thank all the Country Manor staff and caregivers for the love and care they gave. They showed a wonderful sense of humor as they managed Dixie’s feisty behaviors, which only seemed to endear her to them all. Special thanks to volunteer coordinator Casaundra Heinen. Thanks also to St. Croix Hospice staff for their care and compassion.

A celebration of life for Dixie Lee Morse was held at 11 a.m. Nov. 12 in the chapel at Country Manor Campus, Sartell, starting with a presentation and sharing of stories, followed by a reception until 3 p.m.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home, Sauk Rapids.

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Church where she was past president of the Ladies Aid and a member of the Sewing Circle and Golden Agers and was on the committee for the church 50th anniversary.

She also delivered Meals on Wheels for the St. Cloud Hospital. Lanice was very proud of her flower gardens. She was a homemaker and enjoyed sewing and making any and all types of crafts, especially ceramics.

Survivors include her sons, Kert H. (Vicky) of Encinitas, Calif., Mark of Delaware, Ohio; grandchildren, Kelsey, Karli and Wesley; great grandchildren, Quentin, Andre and Adrianna. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold on March 11, 2017; and sister, Inette Smith.

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A doctrine that wakes you up

You may have a Bible in your hand, but can you handle it? Can you defend its inspiration against secular attack? Can you make some sense of it from Genesis to Revelation? Can you show that Jesus is the theme?

Become a student of the bible. Self-educate yourself in regards to the Bible. Winston Churchill was a univer- BY MERCY NYGAARD sity onto himself.

Life by Faith A reporter asked Harry S. Truman, “Mr. President, do you read yourself to sleep each night?” “No,” he replied. “I read myself awake.” Paul says often, “By your life you can shut down your critics.”

I was driving to Coborn’s when I heard the familiar verses from Titus being discussed on the radio. I had to put my car in park and took notes because there was such good, sound instruction coming from the speakers in my van. Maybe you tuned into the same message over the airways that night. It was the Rev. Philip Decoursey who projected truth statement after truth statement in a thick Irish accent.

Years ago, when I read the book of Titus and fell in love with it, I was mostly drawn to the older women training the younger women in scriptures as something I could take part in – applying it to my life immediately. However, reading through Titus many times gives you an appreciation for the richness in every single verse. I am a woman, and so naturally I can gravitate to messages that pertain to only women, but that is not true when you love God, love others and have a husband and sons. The message Decoursey was teaching was for young men to have older men in their lives that adhere to sound doctrine. Men who can be serious and men who advise, “Do not tarry.” Decoursey was hammering home the importance of loving the word of God, studying it and living it.

Ironically, it is a woman I met that has made me realize the importance of this even more. She is really sweet, she is young, but she is looking for approval. We see her from time to time at her place of work, and, unfortunately, she has believed a lie from a smooth-talking man and is now in a precarious position. Without having to go into details of her situation, she grew up without a dad. Her dad left when she was young. When dads are not involved in their children’s lives, they lose the man who is supposed to model for them what it is to be a man. It was my husband who recognized this and brought it up, “She needed a dad to have talks with her as uncomfortable as they are, to have the hard talks that let her know what to do.”

Would this young woman have been spared this awful position she is in if she had a father figure that was in her life who loved God and was educated in the Bible and living it? The important point is living it and not only studying it religiously. Instead, living it relationally.

Maybe if this type of father existed in her life, she still would have fallen into the trap. But what she would have is someone who she could go to where religion says, “Shoot I messed up, I better run from my dad,” but relationship says, “Shoot I messed up, I better call my dad.”

We want men who have relationships with God and have relationships with their children that bring them in and not push them away. We want men who will lead and stick around to teach young men how to be Godly men who listen to sound doctrine.

There is nothing like being asleep in this life and being awaken by God’s truth upon discovery through reading the Bible. Nothing like it. We need more men who have this daily practice.

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Traffic stop etiquette You are driving down the road and sudis not the place to debate your guilt or whether denly there is a squad behind you with its the officer acted appropriately. If you believe lights flashing. As you pull to the side of the you are not guilty of the offense for which road, your stress level climbs and you may you were cited or arrested, you have the opwonder what to do next. tion of appearing in court and arguing your An encounter with the police is likely to case before a judge. If you believe the officer cause a person stress due to the possibility of acted inappropriately, you are encouraged to a citation or arrest. To the officer, this traffic contact the officer’s agency and speak to the stop also represents a stressful event due to officer’s supervisor. Many agencies, includthe danger inherent in traffic stops. The ofing the Benton County Sheriff’s Office, have

BY TROY HECK ficer has no way of knowing who you are or either squad car based cameras or body-worn Benton County Sheriff cameras that capture video and audio of an how you will react during the traffic stop. To ensure a safe interaction for both you and the entire incident. Speaking with a supervisor officer, we offer the following encouragements. about your concerns is the surest and safest way to adBe civil to the officer. The officer who pulled you dress the behavior in question. over is simply doing his or her job. Officers are expectUse care when leaving the traffic stop. Once ed to be civil to the people they meet, and our interac- the officer tells you that you are free to leave, use your tions will be much more pleasant for everyone involved turn signal and re-enter the traffic lane with care. The last thing any officer wants is to see you involved in a if all parties are civil to each other.

Remain inside your vehicle. The safest place for collision following a traffic stop.

We realize traffic stops are rarely the high point you on the side of the road is within your vehicle. Your vehicle protects you from passing cars. While you may of anyone’s day. Society has made laws that regulate be intending to save the officer some steps or want to conduct to ensure the safety of everyone. We, in law greet the officer, from the officer’s perspective, exiting enforcement, are simply charged with ensuring these the vehicle provides a person with a greater ability to rules are obeyed. Because traffic stops carry with them act aggressively or to pose a threat. Wait for the officer an inherent risk to the officer, you should expect the ofto make contact with you at your vehicle. The officer ficer to be courteous but alert for anything that may inmay approach either the driver’s side or passenger side dicate trouble. If you find yourself in a situation where of your vehicle depending upon the traffic conditions. an officer is giving you loud and clear commands, you Keep your hands in plain sight. Officers are trained need to understand that you have done something to to watch people’s hands because hands are the tools indicate danger to the officer. Should you ever find people use to harm others. Keeping your hands visible yourself in this position, stop what you are doing, listen conveys to the officer that you are not a threat. At night, carefully to the officer and follow the officer’s comturning your interior lights on will further assist the of- mands. Once the situation has been stabilized, you and the officer may engage once again in a conversation. ficer in seeing where your hands are.

Our goal on every traffic stop is to ensure the law Avoid reaching toward or into areas of the vehicle. People carry many important documents that are is followed and everyone leaves the encounter safely. needed on a traffic stop. Your driver’s license may be in Hopefully, all your encounters with officers will be of your pocket or purse, and your insurance card might be the non-enforcement variety. Should you find yourself in your glove box. People that would intend to harm of- on a traffic stop, we hope you will put these encourageficers may also be hiding weapons in these same places. ments into practice to make the situation more pleasant To ensure the safety of everyone at the traffic stop, only for all involved.

For more crime prevention information and safety reach for items when requested by the officer. When information, visit the Benton County Sheriff’s Office accessing the requested item, do so slowly.

Be patient. Expect the officer will need to return to website at https://www.co.benton.mn.us/211/Crimethe patrol vehicle and perform routine checks to deter- Prevention. You can also like and follow us on Facemine the most appropriate outcome of the traffic stop. book and Twitter at @BentonMNSheriff for regular updates and crime prevention messages.

Remain in your vehicle until the officer returns.

Avoid arguing with the officer. The side of the road

Thank you part in this important decision. I would Sauk Rapids and Rice voters apalso like to thank the Sauk Rapids City proved a ballot question Nov. 5 to invest Council and Mayor Kurt Hunstiger, Sauk $37.1 million to replace Pleasantview Rapids Chamber of Commerce, Benton Elementary School with a new school Economic Partnership, St. Cloud Area building on the current site. The meaChamber of Commerce, and the Boys and sure passed resoundingly in all precincts Girls Club for their public support of the throughout the Sauk Rapids and Rice referendum. I am also thankful that our communities on a 3,054-1,222 vote.

BY AARON SINCLAIR This was a plan led by our community SRR Superintendent elected officials engaged in the process of developing the referendum plan, includthrough input provided at over 50 meetings, open houses and tours over the past year. Resi- ing the Rice City Council, Sauk Rapids City Council, dents consistently identified the challenges at Pleasant- township supervisors throughout Benton County and view as our district’s most urgent need. We are glad the Benton County Commissioners.

This referendum was created using a process that to have the community’s support to provide a secure, healthy and modern facility for our Pleasantview stu- was focused on the communities’ feedback. As a school district, we are committed to continue to listen to the dents.

The school board put forward the referendum to Sauk Rapids and Rice communities. This approach will replace the 50-year-old Pleasantview building based on continue in the months to come as the Sauk Rapidsa variety of challenges, including asbestos in the gym Rice School District engages the community to build a and cafeteria, an aging heating, ventilation and air con- Portrait of a Graduate. This process will determine the key skills, attributes and habits our children need in orditioning system, and a deteriorating roof.

The referendum is the first step in the district’s der to be successful. The Portrait of a Graduate process long-term plan to improve the quality of its school fa- attempts to answer the following questions: - What are the hopes, aspirations and dreams our cilities. The plan includes using Long-Term Maintenance Fund dollars to address a wide range of needs community has for our young people?

- What are the skills and habits of mind our chilsuch as roof repairs, heating and boiler repairs, and window and door replacements over the next 10 years. dren need for success in this rapidly changing and comThese other improvements will have no new tax impact plex world?

- What are the implications for the design of the on residents.

Sauk Rapids and Rice residents will receive up- learning experiences – and equitable access to those dates and opportunities to provide more feedback as experiences – we provide in our school systems?

Staff, community and business work groups will the district moves into the design and construction of the new Pleasantview Elementary building. Students collaborate to design the Sauk Rapids-Rice Schools and staff will continue using the current building dur- Portrait of a Graduate.

This is an exciting next chapter for our district. ing construction.

On behalf of the Sauk Rapids-Rice School Dis- Thank you again for your continued support of Sauk trict, I want to thank everyone who voted and took Rapids-Rice Public Schools. Go Storm.

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NEWS/EDITORIAL

Election judges get wage boost in Sauk Rapids

Polling places change for 2020

BY NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS – Election judges in Sauk Rapids will be getting a raise going into the presidential election year.

The Sauk Rapids City Council approved raising the wage of those working as election judges in the city from $10.10 to $14 per hour at the Nov. 12 meeting. Head judges will get an additional $1 each hour – a rate of $15.

Prior to the decision they were paid the same wage plus a $30 stipend.

The decision was made after city staff conducted a survey of area cities’ wages for the position and to maintain and attract judges.

The move aligns Sauk Rapids with rates paid to those in the area’s most recent special election; Sauk Rapids-Rice School District paid its regular judges $14 and head judges $15 Nov. 5 when residents voted on the school’s bond referendum.

City polling places were also changed for the three elections that will take place next year.

The Minnesota Presidential Primary Election is March 3, 2020, the state

primary election is Aug. 11, 2020, and general election is Nov. 3, 2020.

Because of the security updates at Pleasantview and Mississippi Heights elementary schools, the district requested polling places be moved to new locations.

Precinct No. 2 voters who previously voted at Mississippi Heights Elementary School will now vote at the Sauk RapidsRice Middle School Community Arts Center.

Those casting their ballots for precinct No. 3 at Pleasantview Elementary School will now vote at Discovery Church.

According to city documents, residents affected by the change in polling places will be notified by mail at least 25 days prior to the next election. Notice will also be issued through the city’s website, print and social media, and signs posted at previous polling places on election days.

Riverside Church will remain a polling place for precinct No. 4, and Sauk Rapids Government Center will continue to service precinct No. 1 and No. 5 voters.

In other council news:

- Approved paying off a bond, originally issued for the water treatment plant and water tower near the high school. The city will pay roughly $2.2 million in debt off early to save on future interest costs.

- Approved advancing about $650,000 in municipal state aid for road construction. The city will take the advance to fund the Fourth Street South and Benton Drive South improvements planned in 2020.

The city is issued roughly $783,000 in municipal state aid each year. This will advance 83% of the state aid the city would normally receive in 2021.

- Approved raising the Sauk Rapids Fire Relief pension benefit to $5,400 per year of service. This leaves the account funded at shy of 105%.

- Approved purchasing a 2020 Ford police interceptor vehicle at a cost of $34,782.56. The vehicle will be ordered from Tenvoorde Ford, of St. Cloud, and will take up to six months to receive.

- Approved contract agreements with Confluence, a landscape architect in Minneapolis, and HMA Architects, of

St. Cloud, for development of plans relating to Southside and Sauk Rapids Lions Sunset parks.

- Approved authorizing the acquisition of permanent easements needed for a trail project along County Road 1. The easements are needed for over five properties. If voluntary acquisition cannot be reached, the city will begin efforts to obtain the easements through eminent domain.

- Approved an agreement with Leonard Rice Engineers Inc., a water consultation service which has an office based in Minneapolis, to monitor water levels surrounding the Knife River Corporation quarry in the Sauk Rapids and Sauk Rapids Township annexation area through Dec. 31. Employees from the city’s previously hired firm moved positions to LRE, and the city and Knife River wish to continue working with the same people who have completed the monitoring since 2005.

Sauk Rapids hires the third party monitoring agency to ensure the surrounding area’s water tables are not negatively affected by the quarry and bills the cost to Knife River.

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Dormant lawn seeding, winter care A University of Minnesota article dethe grass cannot be seen should be removed scribed one garden chore that may be done to keep the lawn from being smothered in in November. spring. Many gardeners mow their lawns Lawn areas with little grass may be very short in the fall because long grass seeded, and the seed will remain dormant may mat under a layer of snow which creor inactive until spring. Because the seeds ates a breeding ground for snow mold or are already in the soil when the weather other fungus. If your lawn has been allowed warms, they have a head start in germinatto grow tall during the summer, reduce the

BY LINDA G. ing and filling in bare lawn areas. The seed height gradually, mowing 1/2 inch lower TENNESON should be applied before the ground is froone time and then even lower during subGreen and zen, but when the weather is cold enough sequent mowing until the desired winter Growing in the seed will not sprout. Sprouting now Benton County lawn height has been reached. Websites I will result in seedlings that will not have consulted had different opinions as to how the stamina to survive the winter. low a lawn should be mowed before winter. A 2 inch Whether a lawn is reseeded now or at other times grass blade height seemed to be the most commonly of the year, it is important to make sure the seeds are recommended length. in solid contact with the ground. Simply tossing the Opinions differ as to whether to remove thatch, seed onto the ground will provide food for birds but a thick layer of dead plant material, in fall. The act lessens the possibility of the seed geminating. The of raking the lawn can damage the crowns, the part soil must be raked or the top 1/4 inch or so loosened of the grass plant that is at soil level. A thin layer of up. Apply the seed and rake the soil again to make thatch, 1/2 inch or less, acts like mulch on a flowsure the seed is covered, and water it well. No further er bed. It keeps the soil temperature even and holds work is required until spring. A snow cover right after some moisture. However, a thick layer of thatch may the seed has been sown will provide further moisture have the opposite effect, keeping a rain-soaked lawn and protection from hungry birds. Plus, the weight of from drying out. the snow will further ensure the seeds are in contact Check the lawn for low areas that may collect wawith the ground. Any areas that are still bare in the ter in the spring and become a breeding ground for spring may be seeded again at that time. One advan- mosquitoes. Parking vehicles on a lawn may kill the tage of this process is the gardener is not compressing grass but not the weeds because the wheels compress wet soil in the spring by walking on it. the ground making growing difficult.

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Saturday, Nov. 16, 7:30 p.m. – Musical performance by the BoDeans. Paramount Center for the Arts, 913 W. St. Germain St., St. Cloud. For more information, call 320-259-5463 or visit http://www. paramountarts.org.

Sauk Rapids Police Department activity Nov. 5 0958 hrs: Officers responded to the Sauk Rapids Regional Bridge for a female pacing. Officers spoke with the female and then transported her to the Place of Hope in St. Cloud.

Nov. 6 1802 hrs: Officers assisted Sartell in locating a juvenile missing from the Sartell Middle School. The officers located him and transported him home where Sartell officers handled the remainder of the situation.

Nov. 10 2207 hrs: Officers responded to Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School for a suspicious vehicle in the parking lot, possibly casing the building. Officer searched the area but did not locate the vehicle.

Incidents: 30 traffic stops, 23 parking violations, 19 assists, 18 medicals, 13 various calls, 10 suspicious calls, 8 properties, 7 human services reports, 6 children, 6 thefts, 5 domestics, 5 welfare checks, 5 fraud calls, 4 alarms, 4 accidents, 4 harassments, 3 civils, 3 animals, 2 criminal damage to property calls, 2 disturbances, 2 warrants and 2 dvs.

Rice Police Department activity Nov. 5 1516 hrs: Officers were approached by a female carrying a gas can on the 200 block of Main Street East. Officers gave the female a ride to Holiday for fuel and then to her vehicle near O’Brien’s Pub where she started her vehicle.

Incidents: 12 various calls, 2 traffic stops and 2 thefts.

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Sunday, Nov. 17, 1 p.m. – Turkey Bingo. Sponsored Friday, Nov. 22, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Annual Soup, by the Sacred Heart Parish Festival Committee. Sa- Craft and Bake Sale. First Presbyterian Church, cred Heart Church, 2875 10th Ave. N.E., Sauk Rap- 304 S. Fifth Ave., St. Cloud. ids.

Friday, Nov. 22, 4-7 p.m. – Harvest Meal. ServSunday, Nov. 17, 5:45-8 p.m. – Kenny Beehler Ben- ing cabbage rolls, meatloaf, baked potatoes and a efit. Sloppy joe meal and silent auction from 6-7:30 variety of fall vegetables and desserts. Bethany Lup.m. Items for the silent auction can be dropped off at theran Church, 34238 Nature Road, Foley. the Extension office by Nov. 15 or at Mr. Jim’s on the day of the event. Mr. Jim’s, 840 Highway 23, Foley. Friday, Nov. 22, 7 p.m. – Turkey Bingo. Hosted by Contact the Benton County Extension Office at 320- the Rice Firefighters Association. Old Village Hall, 30 E. Main St., Rice.

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Saturday, Nov. 23, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Avon Products Monday, Nov. 18, 1-2:30 p.m. – St. Cloud Area Par- Christmas Open House. Christmas décor and your kinson’s Disease Support Group. Meetings open to favorite Avon products. 1111 4 1/2 Ave. N., Sauk those diagnosed, caregivers and the general public. Rapids.

Free group provides support, education and aware- Saturday, Nov. 23, 10 a.m. – Holiday Market. ness. ILICIL Independent Lifestyles, 215 N. Benton Crafts, vendors and regifting items. All proceeds Drive, Sauk Rapids. For further information, call benefit the Sartell Historical Society. Sartell Com320-529-9000. munity Center, 850 19th St. S., Sartell.

Monday, Nov. 18, 7 p.m. – Rice City Council Meet- Saturday, Nov. 23, 10:30-11:15 a.m. – Thanksgiving. Rice City Hall, 205 E. Main St., Rice. ing Story Time. Join the Foley ambassadors for Monday, Nov. 18, 7 p.m. – Sauk Rapids-Rice School story time, crafts and a snack. For ages 0-6. Great Board Meeting. Sauk Rapids-Rice High School, River Regional Library-Foley branch, 251 Fourth Ave. N., Foley.

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Tuesday, Nov. 19, 9 a.m. – Benton County Board of Saturday, Nov. 23, 1 p.m. – Annual Turkey Bingo Commissioners Meeting. Benton County Adminis- and Bake Sale. Hosted by the Sauk Rapids VFW Auxiliary Post No. 6992. Bake sale begins at 1 p.m. tration Building, 531 Dewey St., Foley.

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Tuesday, Nov. 19, 5:30 p.m. – Foley City Council Sunday, Nov. 24, 8:30 a.m. to noon – Fall Harvest Meeting. Foley City Hall, 251 Fourth Ave. N., Foley. Breakfast and Bake Sale. Sponsored by the Ramey Morrill Area Lions Club. Stuffed and unstuffed Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2-4 p.m. – Advocates for In- French toast, Thielen’s sausage, hash browns, dependence. Increase leadership, assertiveness and scrambled eggs with fixings and beverages. Procommunication skills. All abilities welcome to attend ceeds benefit community projects. St. Joseph Parish this free opportunity. ILICIL Independent Lifestyles, Hall in Morrill, 33009 Nature Road, Pierz. The Li215 N. Benton Drive, Sauk Rapids. Call Michelle ons will be collecting old eyeglasses, food and new toys to benefit various organizations.

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Wednesday, Nov. 20, 5:30 p.m. – Girl Scouts Reach for the Stars Event. Learn about Girl Scouts, experience STEM based activities about the night’s sky, meet troop leaders and register on site. Open to girls in grades K-12. For more information, call 320-2522952 or visit http://www.girlscoutslp.org. Sauk Rapids Government Center, 250 Summit Ave. N., Sauk Rapids.

Sunday, Nov. 24, 1-4 p.m. – Turkey Bingo. Hosted by the St. Lawrence Knights of Columbus. Council of Catholic Women will host a quilt raffle at 4 p.m.

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Monday, Nov. 25, 6:30-7:10 p.m. – Pajama Family Storytime. Come in your pajamas and bring the whole family for stories, songs, crafts and fun. No Thursday, Nov. 21, 7:30 a.m. – Foley Area Chamber registration necessary. Families welcome, but stoof Commerce. C.R.O.S.S. Center, 150 Fourth Ave. ries focus on ages 2 and over. Great River Regional Library, 1300 W. St. Germain St., St. Cloud.

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Thursday, Nov. 21, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Avon Products Monday, Nov. 25, 6 p.m. – Sauk Rapids City CounChristmas Open House. Christmas décor and your cil Meeting. Sauk Rapids Government Center, 250 favorite Avon products. 1111 4 1/2 Ave. N., Sauk Summit Ave. N., Sauk Rapids.

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Monday, Nov. 25, 7 p.m. – Foley School Board Thursday, Nov. 21, 6-8:30 p.m. – Writers’ Room. Monthly Meeting. Foley Intermediate School MeExchange ideas, work through writers’ block and dia Center, 840 Norman Ave. N., Foley. get suggestions. Open to all experience levels. Great River Regional Library, 1300 W. St. Germain St., St. Wednesday, Nov. 27, 4:30-7:30 p.m. – Burger Night. Hosted by the Sauk Rapids VFW Auxiliary Cloud.

Post No. 6992. Meat raffle benefitting Sauk RapidsThursday, Nov. 21, 6:30-8:30 p.m. – Get Your Glow Rice High School Dance Team begins at 5 p.m. VFW On. Learn the science behind why things glow and Post No. 6992, 901 N. Benton Drive, Sauk Rapids. make glowing creations. For ages 8-12. Limit 20.

Great River Regional Library, 1300 W. St. Germain Thursday, Nov. 28 – Government offices closed in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.

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Friday, Nov. 22, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Foley Area Friday, Nov. 29 – Government offices closed in obC.A.R.E. Bake Sale. Frandsen Bank, 341 Fourth servance of the Thanksgiving holiday.

REGULAR MEETING SAUK RAPIDS CITY COUNCIL SAUK RAPIDS GOVERNMENT CENTER, 250 Summit Ave N. Monday, October 28, 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 NONE 3. Approve the Agenda Motion: Moved by Councilperson Ellering and seconded

by Councilperson Thronson to approve the Agenda. Motion carried unanimously.

4. Approve Minutes A. 10-15-19 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes Motion: Moved by Councilperson Thronson and seconded

by Councilperson Seamans to approve the 10-1519 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes. Motion carried unanimously.

5. Receive and File NONE 6. Mayor’s Communications • Sauk Rapids Community Ambassadors-Kaeleigh Rainer, Anna Lucas, and Morgan Thompson—Mayor Hunstiger noted that the City’s newest Community Ambassadors, Kaeleigh Rainer, Anna Lucas (not present at meeting), and Morgan Thompson are in attendance tonight to introduce themselves.

Kaeleigh Rainer and Morgan Thompson introduced themselves and spoke about the upcoming winter parade of lights and family fun day, which is scheduled for December 7th. Anyone interested in tickets for the steak fry are encouraged to purchase tickets from the Sauk Rapids Community Ambassadors or from members of the Board of Directors.

• Eagle Scout Recognition—Mayor Hunstiger stated that he wanted to publicly congratulate Nick Kosloski, Adam Burton, and Ian Cairns on achieving Eagle Scout status.

• Happy Birthday-Mayor Hunstiger wished Councilperson Ellering a happy birthday since tonight’s City Council meeting fell on Councilperson Ellering’s birthday.

7. Audience Items/Visitors Total Time Limit 2 Minutes for Items NOT on the Agenda Jay Asper, 3 8th Ave N, discussed concerns with his neighbor’s scrapping hobby/business. Asper presented photos displaying the neighborhood’s concerns as it pertains to their neighbor having vehicles from his scrapping business that block the roadway/alley. Asper stated that the neighborhood feels that ordinances are being violated. He noted that allowing this scrapping business to take place does not help the value of neighboring properties. Asper said that it has been over eight months since the neighborhood last addressed the City with their concerns and they have not witnessed any changes.

Mayor Hunstiger noted that he is maybe stepping out of bounds with his next statement, but he would not want this happening in his yard either. He asked staff where things are at with this issue.

Chief Beise explained that the vehicles in question are legally parked and are being moved within the time period that is required. Beise said that he was by the property earlier today and that while the owner has a bin in the yard, overall it has been cleaned up.

Mayor Hunstiger stated that he wants this to go to some sub-committee of the Council as he wants to see this

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issue discussed further.

Steve Heinen, Benton County Commissioner-District 3, informed the City Council that he is here tonight to speak on behalf of the Benton County Historical Society (BCHS).

He stated that the BCHS has entered into a purchase agreement for the old Granite Care home. Commissioner Heinen discussed the current assessment of $13,778 that is owed on the property. He asked if the City would be willing to forgive these assessments.

Mayor Hunstiger said that he will take this request to the Public Works Committee.

8. Public Hearings NONE 9. Consent Agenda A. Approve Purchase of Enclosed Trailer, Training Mats, Clothes Wash Machine and Dryer, and a Drone for Police Department B. Approve and Adopt Resolution Calling for Public Hearings on Special Assessment Rolls Motion: Moved by Councilperson Sauer and seconded by Councilperson Ellering to approve consent agenda items 9A-9B. Motion carried unanimously.

10. Regular Agenda A. 2020 Benton Drive Improvement Project Motion: Moved by Councilperson Ellering and seconded by Councilperson Thronson to approve the plans and specifications for the 2020 Benton Drive Improvement project and authorize advertising for bids contingent upon approval by the Minnesota Department of Transportation.

Motion carried unanimously.

11. Other Staff Items A. Reminder: Next City Council Meeting is TUESDAY, November 12th Due to Veterans Day Holiday Mayor Hunstiger reminded everyone that the next City Council meeting will take place on a Tuesday due to Veterans Day falling on the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting.

B. 10-29-19 Joint Area Cities Meeting in St. Cloud Ross Olson noted that the next St. Cloud Area Joint Cities meeting will take place tomorrow night beginning at 5:30 p.m.

C. Compost Site Update—Pete Eckhoff stated that this is the last week of extended hours for the compost site. Beginning November 4th, the compost site returns the regular hours of Mondays from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m., Wednesdays from noon until 7:00 p.m., and Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.

12. Other Council Items and Communications A. Halloween Reminder—Councilperson Sauer reminded everyone to be safe on Halloween and to watch for trick or treaters when driving around.

B. Reminder to Vote on Referendum-Councilperson Ellering reminded everyone to vote on November 5th for the Sauk Rapids-Rice School District’s referendum.

Ross Olson stated that the City Council recently approved a resolution supporting ISD #47’s referendum to replace Pleasantview.

13. Approve List of Bills and Claims Motion: Moved by Councilperson Sauer and seconded by Councilperson Thronson to approve the List of Bills and Claims. Motion carried unanimously.

14. Adjournment Motion: Moved by Councilperson Ellering and seconded

by Councilperson Thronson to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried unanimously.

Mayor Hunstiger adjourned the meeting at 6:36 p.m.

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Golden Gophers football stuns Penn State Last Saturday, the University of Minnesota football team shocked the fourth-ranked Penn State Nittany Lions at TCF Bank Stadium, winning 31-26 in a statement game that has vaulted the 9-0 Golden Gophers into the national title picture and dramatically changed the narrative around this program.

Saturday’s win was the first time since Oct. 22, 1977, that the Golden Gophers have defeated a top-five team in Minneapolis. To put that in context, P.J. Fleck was three years away from being born the last time the Gophers had a signature win along these lines, and this victory could not have come at a better time for the head coach and hype man that is laser-focused on changing a losing culture here in Minnesota.

Minnesota’s football program was ripe for an overhaul. The Gophers have a winning history, but those golden years are far off in the rearview mirror. Minnesota has won seven national titles but none since 1960. They have won 18 conference titles but none since 1967. They were a sleeping giant, and opportunity was ripe for someone like Fleck, whose infectious enthusiasm can get players to buy in quickly.

This week marks the first time the Gophers have been ranked in the top 10 in the Associated Press poll in 56 years, and they are now ranked eighth in the College Football Playoff rankings, which determine the four teams that will play for the national championship.

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end of the season – they need to win out against Iowa, Northwestern, and Wisconsin, and then likely defeat Ohio State in the Big Ten championship game. For any longtime Gophers fan, that seems like a preposterous series of events, but after watching Saturday’s game, I do not know what to believe anymore.

The Gophers have legitimate talent on both sides of the ball. I am not surprised that Fleck has done a good job recruiting, but the proof is truly in the pudding this season.

Offensively, the Gophers have a behemoth offensive line and three talented running backs in Rodney Smith, Mohamed Ibrahim and Shannon Brooks, and they have dominated inferior opposition by simply running the ball down their throats. Quarterback Tanner Morgan has completed 67.9% of his passes for 2,100 yards and 21 touchdowns while throwing only four interceptions, and his performance against Penn State was otherworldly.

Against one of the top defenses in the country, Morgan completed 18 of 20 passes for 339 yards with three touchdowns and no turnovers.

Seriously, he had more touchdown passes than incompletions in the biggest game of his life.

That, my friends, is a clutch performance.

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Rashod Bateman and Tyler Johnson will both be playing in the NFL soon, and they give the Gophers explosive options on the edge that can put points on the scoreboard in a hurry.

Bateman’s 203 receiving yards against Penn State was the second-best single game performance in school history, and his 66 yard touchdown catch on the Gophers’ first drive quickly established that the Gophers were not messing around last Saturday.

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Winfield Jr. intercepted two passes inside the 10 yard line against Penn State. That gamechanging performance was right in line with what he has consistently done for the Gophers throughout his career.

His seven interceptions this season are a school record and put him atop the Football Bowl Subdivision leaderboard.

Winfield has a nose for the ball and a knack for making big plays, just like his father did when he played for the Vikings.

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Saturday’s game, Fleck and the Gophers have me questioning my rational defense mechanism to reject any belief the Gophers could actually be good, which is based on over 50 years of evidence. If the Gophers can win on Saturday, they will almost assuredly be playing for the Big Ten championship this year, and that story is too good to ignore. Despite my best efforts to protect myself emotionally, I am on board the Gophers bandwagon and it is time to row the boat.

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Lumberjacks pass road test with win over Steel Granite City uses two early goals to seal victory

BY EVAN MICHEALSON STAFF WRITER

When the Granite City Lumberjacks took the ice at New Ulm Civic Center, they were starting just their third road contest of the season.

The Lumberjacks had conquered the Steel twice in the young season, but those were both home games. How would the team fare away from Sports Arena East?

Granite City boldly answered that question with a gritty, well-rounded 2-1 victory over the Steel Nov. 8 in New Ulm. “It’s always good to win a division game on the road,” said D.J. Vold, Lumberjacks associate head coach. “With this being a one-game weekend, it was important for us to win.

We like to handle road trips like business trips: get the job done and go home.”

Getting the job done proved to be difficult as the two teams began the game deadlocked – neither team aiming to allow the first goal of the game.

“It took both teams a while to get going,” Vold said. “New Ulm plays on an Olympic-sized rink, and it took time to get used to it. There’s a lot more room on the rink, so we had to figure out how to play our game.”

The Lumberjacks did not find their game in the first period; the teams strolled into their respective locker rooms for the first intermission tied at zero.

It did not take long for the scoring drought to conclude following the team’s return to the ice. Lumberjacks forward Josh Baker, after a furious offensive possession that began upon the period’s commencement, deposited the puck past New Ulm goalie AJ Cohen to give the visitors a crucial 1-0 lead.

“I thought we came out in the second period hot,” Vold said. “We controlled their puck in their end. We scored early and rolled from there.”

Defenseman Kearby Larson, who had a hand in Baker’s game-changing score, scored at 11:58 to give the Lumberjacks a small cushion.

“Kearby’s a good skater and for the guys who are good skaters, they shine on a sheet that big,” Vold said. “He was good in all ends of the rink. He got pucks on the net, defended really well and was our leader on defense. We were happy with the way he played.”

New Ulm controlled the pace after Granite City’s second goal. Glavine Schugel, playing for his hometown squad, recorded his second goal of the year at 13:29 to retain a pulse and chop the Lumberjacks lead in half.

The frenzied second period ended with a combined 20 shots and three goals.

“I think both teams have gotten better since the first time we met,” Vold said. “There’s a different level of competition.

Every game we play against them, we can expect to be pretty even and pretty tight.”

The Lumberjacks failed to effectively put away their opponents even after the Steel committed three two-minute minors in the final period. Despite six minutes on the man advantage, Granite City could not sneak another puck past Cohen.

The penalties did, however, enable the Lumberjacks to control the puck while limiting New Ulm possessions, an essential criterion for most Granite City victories.

“If we can defend and keep the puck out of our end, we’ll be successful, and that’s what we drive home with our players,” Vold said. “We have to create scoring chances for ourselves and keep plugging away.”

A strange statistic that exemplifies how strong the Lumberjacks’ defense and puck possession has been: opponents have recorded 19 shots in three straight contests. Granite’s City expansive coverage of the ice means teams are taking less shots against them, a main goal for Vold and the coaching staff.

“Our goal every game is to keep the opponent under 25 shots,” he said. “When we do that, we have a really good chance to win. We’re starting to figure out our defensive responsibilities and starting to work together in our own end.”

The Lumberjacks saw significant chances all night, outshooting the Steel 30-19.

Rookie goaltender Nate Johnston stopped 18 of those 19 shots. The Rogers native has yet to lose in net, recording a 7-0 record while stonewalling over 93% of the shots he faces. His .935 save percentage ranks seventh in the NA3HL. “I thought he was a big reason why we won the game,” Vold said. “In the first period, when we started sluggish, he kept us in it. He’s been great since our first game. Him and Bailey (Huber) are why we have success. He played really well and made some big saves to seal the victory.”

Hopefully, this divisional triumph preludes more success for the Lumberjacks against their rivals. They had a chance to enhance their divisional pedigree when they faced the Willmar WarHawks Nov. 15, at Sports Arena East in Sauk Rapids. The game was the first of a two-game weekend against West Division opponents.

“At the end of the day, we want to set the tone for a season series against division opponents and get four points this weekend,” Vold said.

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SRR qualifies eight swimmers for state

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Anna Lucas hugs Holynne Zeilenga after Lucas was named the Section 5A swimmer of the year Nov. 9 in Sauk Rapids. Lucas is a senior on the team and will continue her swim career at Missouri State University next fall.

Storm names Section 5A champions

BY ANNA HINKEMEYER STAFF WRITER

The 2019 Section 5A championship will be one to remember for the Sauk Rapids-Rice High School girls swim and dive team.

Not only did the team qualify eight swimmers in seven events for the Minnesota State High School League 2019 Girls Swimming and Diving State Meet, but the team earned the coveted section champion title for the first time since 2003.

“It was cool to see the girls accomplish this,” said Stephanie Schlangen, head coach. “Monticello has been a strong team in our section for a long time and was this year too, so it was great to see our team compete at this level. The championship title is a little more special for me, too, because the last time we got this, I was a swimmer on the team.”

For senior captains Anna Lucas and Holynne Zeilenga, the title is a goal reached.

“It is pretty crazy that we were able to help our team accomplish (this goal) in our senior season,” Zeilenga said.

The two are amongst eight swimmers who quali-

fied for the state meet which takes place Nov. 14-16 at the Jean K. Freeman Aquatics Center in Minneapolis.

“I am excited to have one more chance to compete at the state level,” Lucas said.

“It is one more chance to be with my teammates as well. I am excited to see what we can do.”

Lucas qualified in the 200 yard freestyle and the 500 freestyle, Lydia Zabinski qualified in the 100 butterfly, Sophia Henkel qualified in the 500 freestyle, and Savannah Henkel qualified in the 100 breaststroke.

The team also qualified teams in three relay events.

Valeria Flores-Bonilla, Zeilenga, Sophia Henkel and Savannah Henkel will swim the 200 medley relay. Abbie Tangen, Zabinski, Haley Davis and Lucas will represent the Storm in the 200 freestyle relay. Lucas, Sophia Henkel, Savannah Henkel and Tangen will compete in the 400 freestyle relay.

“I am proud of what the girls accomplished today,” said Schlangen, following the section meet. “I think they will do well at state too. Lydia (Zabinski) is the only one new to compete down there, so the experience of our girls will show.”

Sauk Rapids-Rice made a presence in the pool prior to receiving its section title.

Storm swimmers broke three records. Lucas broke her own record set earlier this year in the 200 freestyle, improv-

ing by nearly two seconds.

The 200 freestyle relay team broke a 2004 record set by Kayla Deters, Chloe Paulson, Schlangen and Alyssa Baltes, improving the record by .34 seconds. The 400 freestyle relay team broke a record set in 2017 by Mya Reinert, Tangen, Zeilenga and Lucas, swimming the event over three seconds faster.

Schlangen earned the Section 5A coach of the year award, and Lucas was named the Section 5A swimmer of the year.

“I don’t know what to say,” said Lucas at the meet.

“I can’t talk about it right now without getting emotional.”

200 MR: 4. Flores-Bonilla, Zeilenga, Sophia Henkel and Savannah Henkel 1:53.35. 200 FS: 1. Lucas 1:53.86, 3. Tangen 2:01.58, 6. Ava Hitzler 2:03.16 and 10. Maya Zaske 2:06.21. 200 IM: 3. Sophia Henkel 2:16.51, 5.

Zabinski 2:18.13, 6. Zeilenga 2:19.80 and 10. Kendal Stucke 2:26.58. 50 FS: 6. Savannah Henkel 25.88, 8. Davis 26.08, 10.

Madeline Ziegler 26.37 and 11.

Jadeyn Stover 26.47. Diving: 14. Eliana Hansen 258.55 and 15. Sophia Markfelder 245.60.

100 FLY: 2. Zabinski 1:02.64 and 6. Stucke 1:05.32. 100 FS: 5. Tangen 55.37, 10. Davis 57.39, 11. Ziegler 57.49 and 12. Hitzler 57.56. 500 FS: 1. Lucas 5:13.54, 3. Sophia Henkel 5:23.64, 9.

Zaske 5:45.62 and 10. Kaytlin Bittman 5:49.68. 200 FSR: 1.

Tangen, Zabinski, Davis and Lucas 1:40.30. 100 BK: 4. FloresBonilla 1:01.55, 11. Nicole Agre

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Storm’n Sabres drop game to Rogers in overtime Orth contributes one goal, assist

BY ANNA HINKEMEYER STAFF WRITER

The Storm’n Sabres girls hockey team lost 3-2 in an overtime battle in its home opener Nov. 8 as the team hosted the Rogers Royals at Bernick’s Arena in Sartell.

The Storm’n Sabres, a cooperative between Sartell-St. Stephen and Sauk Rapids-Rice high schools, made its first shot into the net five minutes from the start of the second period after a scoreless first. Forward Anna Orth scored from a Sadie Herdina assist.

Rogers answered with one of its own seconds later to tie the game 1-1.

The third period started with defender Morgan Cromwell slicing the puck in the net with an assist by Orth. “Anna is our most experienced player and it showed,� said Marty Anderson, head coach. “She was good all night and helped create the

two goals in addition to a few other chances. We will continue to lean on Anna as we try and get more players involved offensively.�

Five minutes after Cromwell scored, Rogers scored a second goal.

At 2-2, the game pushed into overtime. Six and a half minutes in, Rogers found the net, ending the game 3-2.

Chloe Stockinger guarded the net for the Storm’n Sabres, making 33 saves. “Chloe was exceptional in goal and was the reason we were able to push the game to overtime,� Anderson said. “It was a tight game that could have gone either way. Rogers is a very solid team and had a little more experience than us.�

As the team starts the season, Anderson is hoping for the girls to sharpen their passing skills and systems. Anderson is also emphasizing game speed. “We played well in stretches, but it did

show we had some less experienced players in new roles,� Anderson said. “We got better as the game went on.

I think as we continue to improve, this game will prove to be a great learning expe-

rience for us.�

The Storm’n Sabres compete in the first road game of the season at 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19 in Buffalo. The game will be played at the Buffalo Civic Center.

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“If you ever run your hand up a strand of your hair versus down, it is rough one way and smooth the other,” Dwyer said.

“Those scales are what makes felting possible.

When you get the fiber wet, the center of the strand swells and all those scales open up and turn into a long string of fish hooks, essentially. And then, with a little bit of friction in the right place, all those fibers become entwined and they can’t back out, so it becomes a permanent matrix.”

Felting is performed by arranging washed and teased wool (carded fleece) in perpendicular layers to one another in a desired shape. Fibers are moistened with an alkaline solution – Dwyer uses soap and water, ancient nomads used animal whey – in order to induce the fibers to swell.

Then, variable amounts of friction are applied and the fibers work themselves into a tangle that creates a unified piece. For pieces such as hats and mittens, material is felted around a barrier before a slit is

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A children’s felt and embroidered vest lies on an ala-kiis Oct. 30 at Dancing the Land Farm in Clearwater. An alakiis carpet is formed in one piece by laying colored fibers next to and over others; there is no stitching or cutting involved.

because it houses, clothes and feeds you.”

Because Kyrgyzstan did not claim its independence from the Soviet Union until 1991, the longstanding tradition of felting has been fleeting as generations pass on.

Alongside fellow Minnesotan Mary Reichert, of Grand Marais, Dwyer learned the art of making a shyrdak while overseas.

Shyrdaks are a traditional wedding gift that mothers and grandmothers spend a year or more making in order to give to their daughters on their wedding day. They are large cut-and-stitched felt floor or wall coverings, and Dwyer said she is one of four women, not of Kyrgyz descent, who have been passed down the knowledge in hopes to preserve the culture.

She traveled to a school in New Mexico Nov. 4-10 to finish two 10- by 16-feet shyrdaks with the Kyrgyz artisans’ guidance.

“To be given that gift and to be given permission by their people to keep their story alive is a huge responsibility that I take very seriously,” Dwyer said. “I’m so grateful for the opportunity for it. …

They want to keep their craft alive and have asked me to help do that. It’s an amazing opportunity to share cultures, to know where things come from and to pay homage and credence to the origins.”

And, because the Central Asian Colored Angora goats stand in front of Icelandic sheep in craftspeople are making a pasture Oct. 30 at Dancing the Land Farm in Clearwater.

Angora goats are known for their Mohair fleeces, which utilitarian art, learning the practices about are lustrous and durable. felt-making history coincides with the central Minnesotan’s values: Dwyer enjoys making practical art.

“I’m one of those people who if I use it every day, I want to know how to do it,” she said. “I think it is so important to have those skills and to carry on traditions.”

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cut to release the pattern.

Contouring is finished by additional friction which shrinks the space between fibers and increases strength.

Although Dwyer was a fiber and felt artist years prior, meeting members of Kyrgyzstan’s Seven Sisters label and traveling to the country in 2016 has broadened her adoration for felt making and the rich culture which surrounds the art.

For the Kyrgyz people in Central Asia, Dwyer said sheep and goats have been a key part of their culture. The nomads tend to their flocks while living in homes (yurts) made of felt and sustain their families from the foods the animals provide.

“You have this amazing animal – this sheep – which not only feeds you with milk, cheese and meat, but then you can shear its fiber and the leftover whey is actually what gives you the ability to make felt as well,” Dwyer said. “The sheep in these cultures is like a parent of the people

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Locally grown movement here to stay Farmer panel shares market perspectives at UMN event

BY ELIZABETH HOAG STAFF WRITER

ST. CLOUD – There is undoubtedly a rising interest in locally grown and marketed foods. For small farmers, the demand is both a challenge and an opportunity.

The University of Minnesota Extension hosted its first Small Farms and Local Foods Marketing Seminar Nov. 7 at the Tuscan Center in St. Cloud. The event brought together food growers and purchasers to gather tangible steps from each other in hopes of growing local food markets.

“There is a delicate balance when it comes to engaging with your customers,” Steve Fruechte said.

Fruechte and his wife, Linda, run Buffalo Hills Bison in Caledonia.

Fruechte was one of three Minnesota farmers who spoke about their farm businesses, markets and successful strategies to reach customers through grocery stores,

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Participants of the Small Farms and Local Foods Marketing Seminar listen to a presenter Nov. 7 at the Tuscan Center in St. Cloud. The event, hosted by the University of Minnesota Extension, brought together food growers and purchasers.

restaurants and nationwide shipments. Fruechte was joined

by Julie Johnson, of Rice, and Kevin Ortenbald, of New London.

Fruechte began raising bison in 1993. It quickly grew from a hobby of 12 animals to a small business. The Fruechtes concentrate their efforts on meat production and sales. They sell meat to retail customers, supply restaurants and grocery stores, and sell direct to online customers.

“We found it hard to find buyers at first because people were not as familiar with bison,” Fruechte said. “It was a long learning curve.”

Johnson provides grass-fed beef, pork, free-range chicken and eggs, as well as a variety of produce from her organic farm.

With her products, Johnson travels to the Twin Cities metro area and encourages others to do so as well.

“Don’t be afraid to outreach to the cities,” Johnson said.

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(2) The address of the principal place of business is: 6765 Riverview Loop NW, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 USA. (3) List the name and complete street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, OR if an entity, provide the legal corporate, LLC, or Limited Partnership name and registered office address: Precision Flooring & Design, LLC, 6765 Riverview Loop NW, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 USA. (4) By typing my name, I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath.

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CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333 (1) The exact name under which the business is or will be conducted is: Precision Flooring & Design.

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STATE OF MINNESOTA BENTON COUNTY DISTRICT COURT SEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT CASE TYPE: Partition COURT FILE NO.: 05-CV-19-1940 Filed on: 10/11/2019 Sharon K. Fischer Revocable Trust Agreement, Plaintiff, vs.

Winter-Affeldt-Fontaine LLC, and all other person(s) unknown claiming an interest in the property described herein, Defendant.

THIS SUMMONS IS DIRECTED TO: Winter-Affeldt-Fontaine LLC 210 Fourth Avenue N Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 1. YOU ARE BEING SUED. The Plaintiff has started a lawsuit against you.

The Plaintiff’s Complaint against you is attached to this Summons, and it is on file in the office of the Court Administrator of the abovenamed court. Do not throw these papers away. They are official papers that affect your rights. You must respond to this lawsuit, even though it may not yet be filed with the court and there may be no court file number on this Summons.

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If you believe the Plaintiff should not be given everything asked for in the Complaint, you must say so in your Answer.

4. YOU WILL LOSE YOUR CASE IF YOU DO NOT SEND A WRITTEN RESPONSE (ANSWER) TO THE COMPLAINT TO THE PERSON WHO SIGNED THIS SUMMONS. If you do not answer within 20 days, you will lose this case. You will not get to tell your side of the story, and the Court may decide against you and award the Plaintiff everything asked for in the Complaint. If you do not want to contest the claims stated in the Complaint, you do not need to respond. A default judgment can then be entered against you for the relief requested in the Complaint.

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INTO QUESTION TITLE TO REAL PROPERTY located in Benton County, State of Minnesota, legally described as follows: TRACT 1 (Parcel No. 19.01686.00): Lot One (1) of Fischer’s Acre Tracts, Benton County, Minnesota, excepting therefrom the following described parcels: A. Beginning at a point on the Northeasterly line of Lot One (1), Fischer’s Acre Tracts, which is 3.1 feet Northwesterly of the Southeast corner thereof; thence Northwesterly on the Northeasterly line of said Lot One (1), a distance of 55.17 feet; thence deflect left 88 degrees 30 minutes a distance of 271 feet, more or less, to the shoreline of the Mississippi River; thence Southerly on said shoreline to its intersection with a line drawn parallel with and 3.1 feet Northwesterly of the South line of said Lot One (1); thence Northeasterly on said parallel line to the point of beginning.

B. Beginning at the Northwesterly corner of said Lot One (1); thence East to the Northeasterly corner of said Lot One (1); thence Southeasterly along the Northeasterly boundary line of said Lot One (1), a distance of 604 feet; thence Southwesterly at right angles to said Northeasterly boundary line, 215 feet, more or less, to the shoreline of the

Mississippi River; thence Northerly along said shoreline to the point of beginning.

TRACT 2 (Parcel No. 19.01689.00): All of Lot Two (2) and the North 100 feet of Lot Three (3) in Fischer’s Acre Tracts, Benton County, Minnesota.

TRACT 3 (Parcel No. 19.01690.00): All of Lot Three (3) less the North 100 feet of Lot Three (3) in Fischer’s Acre Tracts, Benton County, Minnesota. (the “Real Property”).

The object of this action is for partition of the Real Property according to the respective rights of the parties or for a sale of said premises if physical partition cannot be had without great prejudice to the owners.

Dated this 9th day of October, 2019 /s/Christopher W. Harmoning Christopher W. Harmoning (#285948) GRAY, PLANT, MOOTY, MOOTY & BENNETT, P.A. 1010 West St. Germain Street, Suite 500 St. Cloud, MN 56301 (320) 202-5332 (320) 257-5620 christopher.harmoning@ gpmlaw.com Attorneys for Plaintiff Sharon K. Fischer Revocable Trust Agreement

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Peddling propane the Energy Information Administration reporting the national propane supply is actually 16.8 million barrels above this time last year and near a five-year average high.

But when you combine a late harvest, corn with a higher than normal moisture content and cold weather, suppliers cannot keep up, and farmers in some areas are having trouble keeping the grain dryers running.

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hibernate in the soil.

Over the years, Ortenbald has finetuned his management to provide the best environment for his greens. He has found the produce grows best when the facility is regulated at 40%-42% humidity and between 72-74 degrees.

For six hours each day, the space is in complete darkness to induce photosynthesis.

For Fruechte, his challenges have come through marketing and selling his product. To gather more interest from customers, he changed the way his bison meat is displayed.

“I noticed I wouldn’t sell as much meat that was wrapped in white packaging,” Fruechte said. “As soon as I switched to clear packaging, we sold more.

It’s all about packaging and display. Customers want to see what they are buying.”

Each panelist emphasized the importance of positively promoting your business rather than talking down their competitors.

Whether raising and selling animal products or fruits and vegetables, there is market opportunity for every small farmer.

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Johnson established Johnson Heritage Farms in 1999, and has placed an emphasis on farming with natural methods.

“We are a local sustainable farm who supports organic farming practices in our meats and vegetables,” Johnson said. “We are a chemical, hormone and freerange farm that strives to provide the best food products. We try to focus on natural methods including growing our own hay, no corn for feed and the humane treatment of animals.”

Both Johnson and Fruechte agreed the most important tactic for marketing a small farm business is to get in front of customers, no matter the avenue.

“You want to engage with them but not seem too pushy or they will be turned off,” said Fruechte, who has been selling at farmers markets in LaCrosse, Wisconsin, and Rochester since 2004.

Fruechte also promotes his business through his website where people can view recipes and the health benefits of bison.

Both Johnson and Ortenbald use Facebook to reach their audiences in an inexpensive way.

Ortenbald and his wife, Julie, have operated Lettuce Abound since 1977.

Ortenbald invites customers to tour his vegetable farm. People can walk through his aeroponic facilities, which include patented vertical systems to grow certified organic greens.

“We have tours through our facility and adjust our Co2 (carbon

Steve Fruechte presents Nov. 7 at the Small Farms and Local Foods Marketing Seminar in St. Cloud. Fruechte is a bison farmer and owner of Buffalo Hills Bison, of Caledonia.

dioxide) levels because the greens emit so much oxygen,” Ortenbald said.

The couple, along with their four employees and individuals who tour the facility, go through a separate room, much like what is implemented at hog and chicken barns, to keep outside disease contained.

Ortenbald’s growing concept is revolutionary and produces lettuce using 95% less water than conventional farming methods.

“We spray a nutrient mist over the roots,” Ortenbald said. “We recycle our water and balance the pH levels, keeping them at 5.5.

We adjust the water accordingly if the pH gets too high or too low.”

In a week, the Ortenbalds package and ship roughly 2,000 lettuce heads.

While these farmers have all found success in their niche markets, it has not been easy.

Johnson stressed the importance of accessing the pasture regularly to reduce the spook factor in her animals and building

protective fences to fend off predators of her birds.

“We lost 20 birds to coyotes one year, so we built an 8-foot fence,” Johnson said.

“Raising chickens can be challenging because you constantly have to maintain and regulate their temperature. If they get too hot they die; if they get wet and you can’t get them dry fast enough, they die. And, if they get too cold, they die.”

Johnson has also worked through disease scares in her vegetables.

Johnson’s heirloom tomatoes are very susceptible to tomato blight, and she is proactive in making sure they do not contract the detrimental disease.

“I clip the leaves off the bottom to reduce the chance of getting blight,” Johnson said. “Because blight can infect tomato plants through the soil, by clipping the leaves they are less likely to develop the fungus.”

In the winter, Johnson plows snow into her high tunnel barn to flush out the blight naturally because the disease can

Normally farmers manage their drying capacity based on bushels per hour, but this year it is a matter of how long they can go before running out and when they can get more. To put it in perspective, what a house uses in a season, a farmer will use in two days.

Another contributing factor is the ONEOK propane pipeline that has been experiencing outages and is running two weeks behind with delivering propane to our part of the country.

Corn growers are not the only ones feeling the pinch. When temperatures start hitting the teens and single digits at night, livestock and poultry producers need to heat their buildings, putting even more pressure on the system. In some areas, they have put farmers on an allocation program that limits deliveries to 40%-50% of what they ordered.

Some desperate suppliers have been sending trucks across state borders in search of propane. Wisconsin suppliers claim the shortage in their state is partly due to folks from Iowa, Illinois and Minnesota jumping state lines and taking some of their supplies. Drivers have been driving as far as Nebraska, Kansas and Illinois to get product with stories of truckers waiting five hours at the terminals to fill up while others have had to wait for up to 12 hours.

With drivers running across the country in pursuit of propane, there is concern the shortage

will spread to areas that do not have as much wet corn to dry but need the gas for heating homes.

M i n n e s o t a , Wisconsin and Iowa have already declared energy emergencies, granting hours of service waivers for drivers delivering propane.

That was quickly followed by the United States Department of Transportation issuing a regional order allowing transporters to move propane more freely.

On a brighter note, along with the many complaints of not getting enough propane, the Wisconsin governor’s office has had people calling with offers to share. One caller said, “I’m going to turn off the heat in my garage and the heat in my workshop, hoping to help other people.” While another person said he is not going to heat his plumbing shop because he is concerned about other people.

Gov. (Scott) Walker said it best, “I think it’s a good testament to the good will of the people of the state that when the chips are down, we get things done.” ... just sayin’.

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October weather, phenology in review Weather: Temperatures were about The most rain fell in 2005 when I recorded 8.22 average, and it was a wet month. Our warmest inches. I recorded a record one-day rain of 7.33 day was 72 degrees Oct. 9 while the coolest was inches Oct. 4 in 2005. The most snow fell in 1995 32 degrees Oct. 14. The average high and low when 6 inches was recorded. October can be a was 52.1 and 38 degrees, respectively. month of radical change.

The first half of the month (except for four Phenology: Our normal winter birds such as days) received measurable precipitation, 2.55 junco, blue yay, chickadee, woodpecker, and inches. A dry spell; then, another 1.39 inches. purple (house) finch appeared, and I was surprised The farmers were not happy campers. There I saw grackles on two occasions. The chunk suet was lots of standing water in fields. The most BY JIM HOVDA from Quality Meats in Foley is being devoured.

Rice rain fell Oct. 22 with 1.39 inches. We ended In full bloom until mid-month was purple the month with 3.99 inches of rain. There was monkshood. Some maples turned color and no snow here but a lot of snow to our west. More than 30 dropped leaves, and some kept their leaves until the last inches of snow fell Oct. 11 in Harvey, North Dakota. The of the month. The oaks had beautiful color and then turned year’s precipitation total is 36.11 inches compared to 32.67 brown. My last lawn mowing and leaf mulching was Oct. inches last year. It was cloudy 22 days.

31. The mower is in bed for the winter, and the snow blower Local weather records: The coldest day occurred Oct. is on the launching pad.

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