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Homestead applications due Dec. 15 FOLEY — The Benton County Land Services Department has an important notice that could affect 2020 property taxes and refund eligibility.

According to the department, those who have purchased or moved into a property within the past year should contact the assessor’s office to file a homestead application if the property is occupied as a homestead by the purchaser or a qualifying relative on or before Dec. 1.

Qualifying relatives include children, grandchildren, siblings and parents of the owner or of the owner’s spouse.

On residential property, qualifying relatives also include the owner’s aunt, uncles, nieces or nephews.

Homestead applications are due on or before Dec. 15.

Once homestead is granted, annual applications are not necessary unless requested by the assessor. Those who sell, move or no longer qualify for homestead classification are required to notify the county assessor within 30 days of the change of homestead status.

The Benton County Land Services Department can be reached at 320-968-5019.

PHOTO BY ELIZABETH HOAG

Jack Brosh stands next to a tandem axle Mack truck Nov. 7 in Foley. Brosh placed first in the 2019 Minnesota Fall Maintenance Expo snow plow roadeo Oct. 2 at the St. Cloud Public Works Department facility.

Smooth handling pays off the cab of a Mack truck as a sign technician and agricultural inspector for Benton County.

During the winter months, his knowledge and knowhow are tested even further while opBY ELIZABETH HOAG erating a large snowplow as STAFF WRITER he plows county roads in Sauk Rapids and the east St. Cloud.

FOLEY – Jack Brosh prac- It is not every day the county tices and masters his skills in worker gets tested and scored,

Brosh awarded first place at Minnesota Fall Maintenance Expo

but in the beginning of October, he did.

A total of 86 city, county and state workers, five of which were from Benton County, reported to the St. Cloud Public Works Department facility Oct. 2 to compete in the 2019 Minnesota Fall Maintenance Expo.

The two-day expo addressed fall and winter transportation

maintenance issues. Vendors and speakers showcased and explained a variety of new equipment and information through indoor and outdoor displays.

However, bystanders looked

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Gambling for a gobbler

PHOTO BY ANNA HINKEMEYER

Sauk Rapids residents Teresa Loidolt (clockwise from front, left), Susan Kraemer, Becky Joerger-Stacy and Fran Joerger sit at a table at Sacred Heart Catholic Church Nov. 17 in Sauk Rapids. The four came together to play turkey bingo at the parish’s annual event.

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OBITUARIES • Adrian H. Ackerman • David H. Bemboom • Wanda L. Christen

PUBLIC NOTICES

• Summons - Revocable Trust Agreement - pg. 18 • Notice to Creditors and Claimants - pg. 18 • Assumed Name - Precision Flooring & Design - pg. 17 • Assumed Name - PFD Remodeling - pg. 17 • Verizon Wireless Tower Notice - pg. 18 • Benton County Reg. Minutes, Nov. 5, 2019 - pg. 18

• Sauk Rapids-Rice Reg. Board Meeting,Oct. 23, 2019 - pg. 17 • Benton County Notice of Public Hearing - pg. 16 • Probate Notice - Kittok - pg. 16 • City of Sauk Rapids Notice of Unclaimed Property Tax Refunds - pg. 16

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Sacred Heart hosts turkey bingo

BY ANNA HINKEMEYER STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS – Community members filed into Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sauk Rapids Nov. 17 for a chance to win a Thanksgiving feast.

Turkey bingo was the name of the game, and a bird without feathers was the coveted prize.

The parish hosted its annual turkey bingo event

and offered 20 games of regular bingo and two games of blackout. Proceeds will be used for the church festival committee.

One winner of each game received a turkey; blackout game turkeys were larger in size. If more than one winner was named, cards were drawn and the high card earned the turkey, with the others earning a 2 pound box of hamburger patties.

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(Above) Henry Padgett, of Sauk Rapids, hands his bingo card to Karen Hovanes, of Sartell, after earning a bingo Nov. 17 in Sauk Rapids. Padgett won a turkey for the good bingo.

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Kiana Raley (left), of Pierz, and Hallie Andres, of Rice, play bingo Nov. 17 in Sauk Rapids. The Sacred Heart turkey bingo consisted of 20 games of regular bingo and two games of blackout.

Fay Matthies, of Sauk Rapids, focuses on her four bingo cards Nov. 17 in Sauk Rapids. Matthies is a loyal participant of the parish’s bingo events, and she won a turkey Sunday.

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BCHS purchases Robinson-Stanton home Year long process ends in promising outlook

BY NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

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SAUK RAPIDS – After nearly a year of waiting, the oldest known building in Sauk Rapids is safe and sound.

The Benton County Historical Society closed on a purchase agreement of the Robinson-Stanton home Nov. 15.

“It feels great,” said Ernie Wollak, who has been president of BCHS for more than 20 years.

“When you see a piece of history you can save, it feels great. We don’t run into that too often. … To bring this back is going to be amazing.”

The home at 202 Second Ave. S. was built in 1873 by granite entrepreneur Leonard Robinson. It is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places.

Robinson, who had been recruited to Sauk Rapids to construct the Sauk Rapids Water Power Company alongside the Mississippi River, purchased parcels in Sauk Rapids’ downtown area which included a granite quarry behind where Village Pharmacy and Gift is today.

He built his home from massive granite blocks mined from the quarry.

According to the 1874 Minnesota State Atlas, it was the only fully granite home in the state at that time.

Within 10 years, the home was sold to Judson A. Stanton, prominent surveyor, and it eventually became property of the Hommerding family until BankVista acquired it. The building has stood for 146 years.

In fall 2018, BCHS learned of a potential tear-down offer on the building and began to take action to save the history piece. By midFebruary, the board had agreed to attempt to save the building.

“It was a pretty big mess when we toured it,” said Wollak of the home. “We spent a couple hours in there and went through every inch of it. We can see the vision of what we can do

As the project pro- into the new year.

“This was a huge gresses, Wollak said BCHS plans to form a step for us,” he said. committee to offer input “We got pretty exhaustand potentially lead a ed working on this over fundraiser. He said with the last six months, and county history at stake, we’re going to take it he hopes both people in step by step.” the Sauk Rapids comWith the building munity and county-wide secured, the society has take a vested interest one less worry. and want to be involved.

“I couldn’t imagine “Hopefully we’ll get seeing that building decalls and get some input molished,” Wollak said.

PHOTO BY NATASHA BARBER A home made of granite at 202 Second Ave. S, Sauk Rapids is pictured in February. on this,” Wollak said. “(BCHS) feels that if we Benton County Historical Society purchased the historic Robinson-Stanton home “We’re going to take it wouldn’t have stepped step by step.” in, the building probably Nov. 15.

Wollak said the would have been demola cost of about $17,000 with other portions of home will be the main ished.” to it.”

Wollak said the de- before moving forward the project. focus of BCHS moving cision to purchase the building was difficult for some of the BCHS minutes,” Brosh said. “I board members. found a mismatched tread, “But at the end of missing license plate, the the meeting it was 100% from front lug nuts were loose, and agreement that we wantthe strobe light was out, ed to purchase the home forward to participating just to name a few.” and keep the historical in and watching the anSherburne County society right downtown nual snow plow roadeo (a Public Works employee where it should be,” competitive driving event) Kevin Davis took secWollak said. which allowed individuals ond place with a score of With a previous competitors to compete 688, trailing Brosh’s 690 purchase agreement al- on a closed course. Brosh points. ready on the table, the placed first.

The first and second board needed to wait “I competed six years place winners will be seefour months to make its ago,” Brosh said. “I placed ing more of each other move. When the date poorly. I didn’t plan on within the next year as came that BCHS could competing this year, but I they both travel to Lovemake an offer, they did. was voluntarily assigned land, Colorado, in Sep“On that date, we by my supervisor to partember 2020 to compete in nationals. made an offer and low ticipate.”

Brosh had the fifth “We will be competand behold within a ing together as a team,” couple days the bank ac- quickest time, clocking Brosh said. “Davis will cepted it,” Wollak said. out at 4 minutes, 13 seconds.

Driving a single axle conduct the pre-trip test, With the purchase of and I will be in charge of the home, BCHS more truck, something Brosh completing the written than doubles its avail- was unfamiliar with due test which means I need to able space. Although a to his typical day driving PHOTO BY ELIZABETH HOAG a tandem axle vehicle, he brush up on the laws.” timeline for the project Jack Brosh holds a first place plaque and certificate Nov. 5 completed the rigorous Brosh and Davis will in Foley. Brosh won first place at the 2019 Minnesota Fall has not been set, the socourse. also be driving the course Maintenance Expo snow plow roadeo, and he is the only ciety intends to use the “All the drivers had one in Benton County to have earned a Road Scholar: together, switching seats main part of the home to make their way through Operations and Technical Certificate for his in the middle of the comfor a research center and cones without knocking Maintenance completion of the Minnesota Local Technical Assistance petition. move some belongings them over, a roundabout Program.

“I’m looking forward to the building as soon and stopping at a certain to checking out Colorado as possible in order to point without going over a while adjusting a plow and second highest score. and sightseeing at the naalleviate space at the specific line,” Brosh said. being judged. The Benton “We had to inspect a tional parks,” Brosh said. current center and muBrosh operated a County worker secured truck to find things that “I’m not sure if we’ll win, seum. large piece of equipment the victory during the pre- were wrong and write but we’ll have fun doing “We have a lot of through eight stations trip, where Brosh had the them down, all within five it.” planning to do, and we are going to take it step Sale Starts Monday, Nov. 25th - Sunday, Dec. 8th by step,” Wollak said.

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Venison victory Area residents find success in deer harvest season

Tom Wainright, of Sartell, showcases an eight-point, 182-pound buck he shot the afternoon of Nov. 9 in Benton County. Tom hunts with Jerry Janski, Dan Wainright and Angela Wainright.

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Brady Montag, 9, of Rice, holds up the head of a seven-point buck taken Nov. 9 in Morrison County. Brady sat with his dad, James Montag, who harvested the animal during the 2019 Minnesota Deer Hunting Firearms Season A opening weekend.

SAUK RAPIDS – Hunters continued their harvest through the second week of the Minnesota Deer Hunting Firearms Season A, bagging 155,641 by the morning of Nov. 20.

Community members participated in submitting photos to the Sauk Rapids Herald to showcase their animals. Additional photos can be submitted through 5 p.m.

Nov. 25 to be included in the Nov. 30 issue of the paper. Email natasha@saukherald.com with a photo and brief description – including name, date and county of harvest.

PHOTOS SUBMITTED

Angela Caruth, of Rice, grabs the antlers of an eight-point buck Nov. 9 in Todd County.

The deer was taken around 3 p.m.

Submit your buck shots in the month of November!

SEND US YOUR PHOTOS! & Please include your name, photo, a short description of the photo and phone number.

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Emily Steffes smiles with her 17-point buck Nov. 9 in Sauk Erica Steffes, of Rice, holds a rack of a seven-point buck Rapids. The animal was harvested the opening morning Nov. 9 near Mayhew Lake. Through Wednesday morning, of the firearms deer season.

Minnesota hunters recorded harvesting 155,641 deer in 2019.

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OBITUARIES Adrian H. Ackerman

Mass of Christian Burial was 11 a.m. Nov. 18 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sauk Rapids for Adrian H. Ackerman, 84, of Sauk Rapids, who passed away No. 14, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. The Rev. Thomas Becker officiated and a later, private burial will be at Annunciation Parish Cemetery in Mayhew Lake. Visitation was from 4-8 p.m. Nov. 17 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sauk Rapids and also one hour prior to services at the church Monday morning.

Following services, in accordance with Adrian’s wishes, his body is being donated to the Anatomy Bequest Program at the University of Minnesota in the Twin Cities. Arrangements are entrusted to Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home, Sauk Rapids.

Adrian Harold Ackerman was born Feb. 20, 1935, in Foley to Bartholomew and Katherine (Ditter) Ackerman. His formal education started in a one room schoolhouse located at the end of the gravel road from the farm, graduated from Sauk Rapids High School in 1953, followed by to years of agriculture school at the University of Minnesota. Adrian then served his country from 1955-61 enlisting with the United States Navy.

He married Katherine Panek Sept. 5, 1960, at St. Hedwig’s Catholic Church in Holdingford.

Adrian H. Ackerman

He then took over his parents’ farm which they started in 1944. Adrian always believed in helping others as demonstrated by being a member of Knights of Columbus for over 50 years, teaching CCD classes for over 30 years, being a 4-H leader and member of Dairy Herd Improvement Association and American Dairy Association.

He also served on the board of the Fruitville Telephone Company in Mayhew Lake. Then, after a very prosperous life, Adrian retired in 2000, moved into Sauk Rapids with his blessed bride Katie and passed the family farm onto the next generation his sons Peter (Mona) and Kevin (Lisa). Adrian was a member of Annunciation Catholic Church in Mayhew Lake. He was a devoted family man of faith who was immensely proud of his 12 children and always encouraged them to do their best. He enjoyed playing cards, walking, all sports and truly cherished

the time he spent with his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Adrian lived with Parkinson’s Disease for over 30 years, but he always remained positive.

Survivors include his loving wife Katherine of Sauk Rapids; children, Joe (Janet) of Sauk Rapids, Paul (Brenda) of Clear Lake, Peter (Mona) of Sauk Rapids, Margaret. of south St. Paul, Leon (Sue) of Arcadia, Wisconsin, Ann (Steve) AckermanSegner of Big Lake, Kevin (Lisa) of Sauk Rapids, Chuck (Linda) of Rice, Mitch (Tasha) of Sauk Rapids, Jason (Mary) of Sartell, David (Shannon) of Pequot Lakes, and Nate (Erica) of Rice; brother, Ken (Mary) of Fridley; 37 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and sister in law, Phyllis of St. Cloud. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters and brothers, Marion Bauer, Gilbert, Evelyn Olson, Eleanor McCoy and Duane.

Memorials are preferred to the Poor Clares Monastery.

The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the caring staff at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home for the loving and exceptional care that was given to Adrian.

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

29th Annual City of Sauk Rapids Lighting Contest The 29th annual City of Sauk Rapids Lighting Contest will be sponsored by the Sauk Rapids Herald and Coborn’s, of Sauk Rapids.

All those who reside within Sauk Rapids city limits are welcome to participate. This year’s contest will feature two categories – multi-color display and single-color display. Prizes are $100 Coborn’s gift cards awarded to each Ärst place category winner.

Winners will also receive a sign to place in their yard.

Judging will take place by an anonymous party the weekend of December 13-15 from 5-9 p.m.

All judges' decisions are Änal.

Winners will be announced in the Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, issue of the Sauk Rapids Herald.

Those wishing to participate in the contest should enter by sending their name, address and the category they wish to enter to the Sauk Rapids Herald ofÄce at 11 Second Ave N. Unit 103, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 or natasha@saukherald.com with the subject line: Lighting Contest.

Please contact the Sauk Rapids Herald at (320) 251-1971 with additional questions.

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Wanda L. Christen

Mass of Christian Burial will be 1 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 23, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sauk Rapids for Wanda L. Christen, age 73, who passed away Nov. 17, 2019, at her daughter’s residence surrounded by her loved ones. The Rev. Ralph Zimmerman will officiate. Visitation will be two hours prior to the services Saturday at the church.

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

Wanda was born Feb. 23, 1946, in Pulaski, Virginia. to Joseph and Laura (Cox) Draper. She married Dennis Christen Aug. 14, 1965, in North Carolina. Wanda worked as a homemaker while her children were young and when her kids were in school, she worked at Anderson Trucking for a few years and also worked in clerical and data entry at Fingerhut. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Wanda enjoyed crafts, trips to the casino with friends, gardening, fishing, crocheting and sewing.

She loved making baby blankets and dish cloths for her family and friends.

Wanda L. Christen

Her grandchildren were her pride and joy and watching all of their sporting events was a priority for her. She never missed a single volleyball game.

Of all of her hobbies and interests, her family was by far the most important and cherished. She was affectionately known and loved as “Granny”.

She would want to be remembered as a woman of great faith and a person who encompassed the word love in all forms, especially in giving.

Granny was Christmas and the endless birthday bag. Wanda’s story began in Virginia, but her home was in Minnesota. She will always hold dear to her heart all of the places that life’s journey took her.

Wanda is survived by her husband, Dennis of Sauk Rapids; children, Dennis, Jr. of St. Cloud,

David H. Bemboom

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m.

Saturday, Nov. 23, at Annunciation Catholic Church in Mayhew Lake for David H. Bemboom, 74, who passed away at his daughter’s residence Nov. 19, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. The Rev. Thomas Becker will officiate and burial will be with full military honors at the parish cemetery.

Visitation was from 4-8 p.m. Friday at Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids and also one hour prior to services at the church in Mayhew Lake on Saturday. Parish prayers were Friday evening at the funeral home in Sauk Rapids.

David Henry Bemboom was born May 17, 1945, in Mayhew Lake Township to Louis G. and Marie (Grundhoefer) Bemboom. He served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. David married Lorraine Schultz June 10, 1967 at St. Anthony’s Catholic

David H. Bemboom

Church in St. Cloud. He worked as a truck driver for Hardrives Inc. for many years. David enjoyed traveling with family, daily trips to McDonald’s for coffee and socializing with family and friends.

He loved listening to country music (making up his own lyrics), watching Walker Texas Ranger, and being an allaround practical joker.

His laugh was infectious and he cared deeply for everyone involved in his life, praying for them daily and never worrying about himself. He was very honored to serve our country and wanted

Laura “Beth” of Sauk Rapids, Kim (Jeff) Christen-Mattson of Sauk Rapids, Joe (Laurie) of St. Cloud, and Mandy (Niles) Vandermay of St. Cloud; sister, Faye Kennedy of Christiansburg, Virginia; grandchildren, Kelly (Matt) Blonigan, Connor Hemming, Adam Struffort, Kaitlynn Christen, Ryan Stepaniak, Alexis Hemming, Gaby Mattson, Spencer Kloskin, Kaden Christen, Kalli Christen-Mattson, Jace Vandermay; one great grandchild and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Wanda was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Harless, Daniel, June, Bill Draper; sisters, Bonnie Seaman and Virginia “Sis” Schlangen; and infant sister, Josephine.

Granny loved yellow roses. Her request for her funeral is to be surrounded by a sea of yellow.

The family would like to thank the nursing staff on the oncology floor at the St. Cloud Hospital for their care and kindness that was shown to Granny.

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to make sure everyone knew it. He would wear his Vietnam hat everywhere he went in hopes of someone telling him, “Thank you for your service.”

Survivors include his son, Bradley of New York, New York.; daughter, Lisa (Chris Jones) of Wheeling, Illinois.; brothers and sisters, Louis Jr. (Mary Jane) of Lindsey, California., Kathy Gummert of Sauk Rapids, John (Barb) of Sauk Rapids, Mary Ann of Rice, Suzanne (Rory) Thompson of Rice, Patricia (Mike) Schultz of St. Stephen, Stephen (Jean) of Foley, and Randy (Kristi) of Milaca; grandchildren, Crystal and Cody Jones, and grand dogs Dexter, Otis, and Matilda. He was preceded in death by his parents; and wife, Lorraine in 2018.

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

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Letter to the editor

EDITORIAL

A warning before you buy

By Ryan Mastey, Sauk Rapids My mom and I went to a store to buy a piece of exercise equipment. When we were in the check-out line, my mom noticed there was a warning on the box that said, “Can cause cancer and reproductive harm.”

We learned this is a proposition 65 warning for California residents.

Why would something that makes you healthy cause birth defects and cancer?

After looking for more information on proposition 65 warnings, we learned that due to lawsuits the state of California is required to put the warning on anything that contains chemicals the state has decided could cause cancer, birth defects or reproductive harm. These chemicals are present in items such as coffee, furniture, flooring, tuna, boats and alcohol.

These chemicals are also present at hotels and amusement parks.

After much consideration, my mom did purchase the exercise equipment, hoping the benefit of exercise would outweigh the risk of cancer. What would your readers do in the same situation? Maybe they would like to research it further before finding the warning in line at the store.

For more information, go to http://www.p65warnings.ca.gov.

May it be a sweet sound

There we were after the family movie in the living room, laying on our bellies in a circle and ready to pray before bed. Our baby lay asleep in his crib. Our oldest glanced over the couch and eagerly rushed toward us and plopped her newly 16-year-old self among us,

BY MERCY NYGAARD completing our circle.

“What are you thankful Life by Faith for today?” I asked.

“God. Family. The animals. A relationship with Jesus. Jesus!”

Those were the replies.

Next, we prayed. I relished in this moment.

Knowing at any time, it could go south with an offense or distraction. Knowing that given time, the enemy would try to penetrate with his lies. Thankful that at this moment, we were joined together talking with our Jesus.

“May it be a sweet sound in your ear,” I repeated in my head while agreeing with the little voices in prayer.

All of the tantrums, the anguish over them being unkind to each other, and correcting attitudes of disrespect were not forgotten – just felt as part of the process of laying down sin. We were experiencing in this moment a sweet reward from obedience. The little voices thanked God as I thanked God for them.

I have found myself praying for people and friends I know are away from home or changing a church or going through sickness. My prayers have been instinctively for their comfort and peace. Although there is nothing wrong with that prayer, it has been brought to my attention to start directing my prayers for opportunities presented to them to share Jesus. It is indeed why they are exactly where they are at. My friend who is in the hospital is in as much a divine position as my friend who is in Asia teaching English. God is shaping and molding my friend who is transitioning from one church to the next.

All are opportunities for us to better know the character of God, his plan for his church, and to share him with others. In any trial or service, God, our comforter, is able and willing to give the peace that passes all understanding. Pray for opportunities to share the reason we have this hope.

Our family laid there comfortably on carpeted floor, joined together for one purpose. It was a time to talk to God as a family – thanking him, asking forgiveness for our blunders that day, praying for others and making our requests with thanksgiving. This is a practice and hopefully as our children find themselves where God has placed them in this world, they will be able to share Jesus with others in all varying degrees of comfort or none at all. Hopefully they remember they can talk to him 24/7 without ceasing. May it be a sweet sound in his ear.

Cactus

When you hear the plant name cactus, do growing close to each other which makes a you think of something with a lot of spines plant that appears fuller in appearance. As or the Thanksgiving cactus that is bloomthe plants grow, they may be separated into ing now? Both kinds are in the cactus famindividual pots so they can grow bigger. The ily. The name in Latin refers to a plant with Thanksgiving cactus has sharp points on the spines, but not all cactus plants have spines. sides of each flat leaf. While the Christmas Cacti are native to North America and South cactus has leaves that look the same except America, ranging from the southern tip of the edges on each side are round instead of

BY LINDA G. South America to parts of western Canada. sharp points. The spring or Easter cactus has TENNESON Most of them are succulents which means round edges also, but its blooms have fewer Green and they will not die if not watered regularly bepetals and are flatter in shape. Cactus grown Growing in cause the thick or fleshy parts of the plant Benton County as house plants may be the spiny variety and store water. Allow the plants to dry slightly come in tall or short heights or in wide or between watering. Cactus do not have stems in the usu- narrow widths. al sense. Instead, they have spines which are a form of Holiday cactus are easy to grow and produce unleaves. Cacti use the spines to keep animals from eating usual blooms that hang from the ends of the leaves. The the plant and to reduce the air flow around the plant. bloom period is triggered by cooler temperatures and This helps the plant conserve moisture.

12-14 hours or more of darkness each night. Keep the Also common are the Schlumbergera species, cactus in a cooler room that is not used in the evenings, commonly called Thanksgiving or Christmas cacti, approximately 55-65 degrees is the easiest way to start which are native to jungle areas of Brazil. There is also the production of flower buds. While my barrel cactus a spring or Easter cactus. A few weeks from now the with spines loves the intense light provided by LED Christmas cactus will bloom, and later in the season lights, the Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter cactus the spring or Easter cactus will bloom. The University prefer the lower light level from growing 1-2 feet from of Minnesota has an extensive article on these three at a south window. These three plants may also be placed https://www.extension.umn.edu/house-lants/holiday- outside in the summer if the overnight temperatures do cacti and refers to them as holiday cactus. The leaves of not go below 50 degrees. the Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter cacti are also The website https://www.extension.umn.edu/ a version of a plant stem. The leaves grow out from houseplants/cacti-and-succulents has additional details each other into long lengths that branch off starting at on growing cacti that have spines. the soil level. Growers of these cacti often start many Linda G. Tenneson is a University of Minnesota stems in the same pot which results in several plants Master Gardener and Tree Care Advisor.

Showoff My husband and I have been in our the mouse upstairs. Sometimes, Athena home – one of the biggest blessings in drowns it in her water dish in frustration our lives now – for six weeks. On the and then brings it to me to throw. day we closed, we started the day with Perhaps the biggest showoff tactic is an early appointment at the title company balancing on the railing. Our stairs to go followed by pictures in front of our home to our lower level sit in the middle of our and then began gradually moving our home; the railing is open. She hops up household items. from the end table and stands on the edge, Within a few hours, Mitchell and I BY ANNA HINKEMEYER balancing like an acrobat. It is pretty imrelocated our cat, Athena, from the apartpressive, but the first time she tried it was ment to the house. She was timid and shy quite comical. for the first several days but quickly adapted to her I saw Athena jump onto the railing. She balanced extra room to roam and her countless napping spots. for a few minutes but then slipped. I looked up from As time goes on, she is more comfortable than she my book to see her scrambling to try and grab hold was at the apartment. of something – the railing or floor – to no avail. One Athena became a showoff. She lays on our bed second later, I heard a crash as she collided with the hours before Mitchell and I get there followed by stairs and meowed in defeat. I could not help but looks of, “Ha, I beat you here,” and, “Why must you laugh. interrupt my beauty sleep?”

Minutes later, she was back on the railing; she Our cat has her favorite mouse toy that she chases. was not afraid.

I repeatedly throw it down the staircase where she has If I have learned one thing from my cat, it is to not mastered the art of racing without tripping at rocket be afraid. Resiliency is an attribute I admire whether speeds followed by interesting meowing and bringing it is found in humans or in cats.

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An intergenerational solution

BY NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

ST. CLOUD – What if you could solve two problems with one solution?

That is exactly what Eunice Adjei is attempting with the idea of establishing intergenerational child care in Central Minnesota.

Adjei, who works from a small office in east St. Cloud, Benton County, was one of 15 finalists for a two-year Initiators Fellowship opportunity from the Little Falls-based Initiative Foundation. Although she was not selected for the $60,000 opportunity after final presentations were completed Oct. 25, Adjei is determined to continue to develop her proposal.

“If I see there is a need in my community, I like to follow it to fruition to make sure the need is fulfilled,” Adjei said. “I will still pursue where I can get resources to make this become a reality.”

Adjei, originally from Ghana, West Africa, has been developing nonconformal ideas in the area since she came to Minnesota to attend St. Cloud State University in 2005.

After receiving her bachelor’s degree in psychology and master’s in social responsibility, she remained in the community.

Innovation is nothing new to the community collaborator.

Adjei is involved with Adom, a mentoring program that pairs emergent and established leaders,

and is the force behind the Jugaard Leadership Program, a seven-month curriculum that has graduated 45 emergent minority leaders since its inception in 2015. She is also the administrator of Create CommUNITY, a group which hopes to dismantle racism in St. Cloud, and sits on many boards and commissions.

“I like to give back to my community and make an impact on people’s lives,” Adjei said.

After learning of the child care crisis in the area and state and reading about similar scenarios implemented overseas, Adjei said she would like to create programs where adult daycare services and child care facilities could interact.

“I haven’t seen this kind of innovative strategy to solve the problems in our state and city,” Adjei said of intergenerational childcare. “It’s something I read about; Singapore is doing this.”

According to Minnesota State Demographic Center projections, the number of people ages 65 and older will exceed those 18 years and under for the first time in Minnesota history in 2035. This, coupled with the shortage of over 14,000 child care spaces the Center for Rural Policy and Development says are needed in central Minnesota to accommodate children under 6 who have two working parents, leaves two age groups with large needs.

“Why don’t we tap into the wisdom and knowledge (our elders) have?” Adjei said. “So, we don’t have age segregation but rather age integration – bringing people together so they can all thrive.”

Adjei does not expect people ages 65 and older

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Adult and child care facilities could be in close proximity of one another to encourage interaction.

Adjei said benefits could be seen in child development and adult mental and emotional stability and engagement.

“When we thrive, families thrive and communities thrive,” Adjei said. “This will allow our aging population to age even longer and do better emotionally, physically and mentally.”

Adjei is not naïve to the complex nature of such an idea, but it has not stopped her from wanting to create something that has not been done. She understands such a program would need regulation in order for parents and guardians to feel safe having their children subjected to adult strangers.

But, Adjei believes the thought deserves conversation.

“This is an ongoing project, so it is yet to be developed,” Adjei said. “… I am still in the developmental stage. And It’s an area that needs more research however there is a model that is working more effectively in Singapore and that model can be tweaked in St. Cloud.”

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City gains from County enters into cutting costs contract with TCHS

Delinquent lawn mowing charges Sheriff ’s Office generate $25,000 in assessments uses service as needed

BY NATASHA BARBER | STAFF WRITER

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FOLEY – Benton County sheriff’s deputies will have a place to turn to when they have a lost animal or a pet of someone taken into custody.

The Benton County Board of Commissioners approved a contract with Tri-County Humane Society at its Nov. 19 meeting.

Sheriff Troy Heck said his department had

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These harmful nonnative plants become known as invasive.

Common buckthorn, Rhamnus cathartica, is one example of an invasive species.

Buckthorn was brought to Minnesota in the mid-1800s from Europe. Shortly after its introduction here, buckthorn was found to be an aggressive invasive species. It forms an impenetrable layer of vegetation that outcompetes native plants

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Buckthorn is a deciduous shrub or small tree that can reach heights of over 20 feet. Its leaves are oval, rounded or pointed at the tip, dark glossy green, and are easily identifiable as they keep their green leaves late into the fall. In the fall, small yellow-green flowers cluster at the base of leaves and produce small black fruit on female trees. Buckthorn

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Buckthorn seeds can remain viable in the soil for up to five years, and therefore numerous treatments may be necessary to remove this invasive species. Small plants can be removed by hand with a weed wrench.

Larger plants will need to be cut and then treated to prevent re-sprouting.

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The fine increase was intended to inhibit property owners from enlisting the city’s labor. In the case where public works employees were assigned to mow, the cost would offset employee wage, benefits and use of equipment.

Judging by the over $25,000 in assessments that will hit property tax rolls in 2020, the effort did not work. Twenty-four parcels remained incompliant and will be charged a total of $25,710.60 for delinquent lawn mowing.

The city’s ordinance dictates that noxious weeds and grasses 8 inches or higher found on lots not zoned agricultural are a public nuisance to health.

Prior to the enactment of the fee schedule in January, the city assessed $1,603.20 in 2018. The over $24,000 difference was not something the city was expecting. Nonetheless, the generated revenues are hoped to provide the city some relief.

“There should be enough here to pay for our brush hog that we want for the front of the Bobcat once it comes in,” said Chris Scheel, council member. “That would be very nice. … This is a good movement toward that.”

No decision was made by the council as to what the money will be used for. Sheri Johnson, treasurer for the city of Rice, advised the council that not all funds will be received at the same time.

In other council news: - Approved to work off an estimated 2020 budget of $1,404,241 in 2020. Estimated revenues are $1,508,913.

- Approved sending one-year fire contracts to Graham and Langola townships. The city would like to negotiate using up-to-date net tax capacity numbers on the contracts.

- Approved the replacement of the city hall doors at a cost of $6,059.80. The door will be replaced with a wider handicap accessible door with a side window.

The council was presented a repair cost but chose to replace due to not knowing whether other parts would malfunction soon. Funds set aside for heating, air conditioning and ventilation of city buildings will be used for the repair as they were not needed in 2019.

- A $1,000 donation was accepted from the Rice Lions Club to commit funds for the city of Rice sign that will be erected near the westbound Highway 10 exit into Rice. The funds will be placed in an account used solely for updating and maintaining the sign, according to the resolution.

- The final regular meeting of the Rice City Council will be at 7 p.m. Dec. 2 and will include the truth in taxation meeting. The council has canceled the Dec. 16 meeting due to lack of agenda items.

formerly sought services from Central Minnesota Animal Care and Control, but due to that agency no longer providing service an alternative must be chosen. TCHS is the only organization which is open on a 24/7 basis that offers impounding of domestic animals.

Heck said his department uses the service minimally throughout the year. Large animal rescue is largely being provided by the kindness of area residents, taking in loose livestock until owners can be located.

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WHAT'S HAPPENING Saturday, Nov. 23, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Annual Soup, of Commissioners Meeting. Benton County AdminisCraft and Bake Sale. Lunch also served. First Pres- tration Building, 531 Dewey St., Foley. byterian Church, 304 S. Fifth Ave., St. Cloud.

Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2-4 p.m. – Advocates for IndeSaturday, Nov. 23, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Avon Prod- pendence. Increase leadership, assertiveness and comucts Christmas Open House. Christmas décor and munication skills. All abilities welcome to attend this your favorite Avon products. 1111 4 1/2 Ave. N., Sauk free opportunity. ILICIL Independent Lifestyles, 215 Rapids.

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Saturday, Nov. 23, 10 a.m. – Holiday Market. Crafts, vendors and regifting items. All proceeds benefit the Wednesday, Dec. 4, 3:30-7:30 p.m. – St. Nick Nite.

Sartell Historical Society. Sartell Community Center, Nearly 50 crafters and vendors. Concessions available.

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Hosted by the parent teacher organization. Holy Trinity School, 80 Edward St., Pierz.

Saturday, Nov. 23, 10:30-11:15 a.m. – Thanksgiving Story Time. Join the Foley ambassadors for story Thursday, Dec. 5, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Homespun Holitime, crafts and a snack. For ages 0-6. Great River day. Arts, crafts and holiday gifts. Bake sale from 9-10 Regional Library-Foley branch, 251 Fourth Ave. N., a.m. Lunch sale from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Good Foley.

Shepherd Community Event Center, 1115 Fourth Ave. N., Sauk Rapids.

Saturday, Nov. 23, 1 p.m. – Annual Turkey Bingo and Bake Sale. Hosted by the Sauk Rapids VFW Thursday, Dec. 5, 6-8 p.m. – 31st Annual Festival of Auxiliary Post No. 6992. Bake sale begins at 1 p.m. Lights. Cookies and cocoa, horse drawn trolley rides, Bingo starts at 3 p.m. All proceeds benefit veterans Santa and Mrs. Claus, holiday carols, living Nativity and veterans’ families. VFW Post No. 6992, 901 N. and more. Bring a non-perishable food item for the Benton Drive, Sauk Rapids. food shelf. St. Cloud Hospital, 1406 Sixth Ave. N., St. Cloud.

Saturday, Nov. 23, 3-7 p.m. – Lutefisk Dinner.

Glendorado Lutheran Church, 1100 186th Ave. N.E., Thursday, Dec. 5, 7 p.m. – American Legion Post No. Princeton.

254 Meeting. Sauk Rapids VFW Post No. 6992, 901 N. Benton Drive, Sauk Rapids.

Sunday, Nov. 24, 8:30 a.m. to noon – Fall Harvest Breakfast and Bake Sale. Sponsored by the Ra- Friday, Dec. 6, 4-7 p.m. – Festival of the Nativities. mey Morrill Area Lions Club. Stuffed and unstuffed More than 70 Nativity scenes including some from French toast, Thielen’s sausage, hash browns, scram- international countries, a childrens touchable Nativity bled eggs with fixings and beverages. Proceeds ben- area with craft making, musicians and refreshments. efit community projects. St. Joseph Parish Hall in Trinity Lutheran Church, 2163 Mayhew Lake Road Morrill, 33009 Nature Road, Pierz. The Lions will be N.E., Sauk Rapids. collecting old eyeglasses, food and new toys to benFriday, Dec. 6, 7:30 p.m. – Great River Chorale presefit various organizations. ents All My Heart This Night Rejoices. Bethlehem Sunday, Nov. 24, 1-4 p.m. – Turkey Bingo. Hosted Lutheran Church, 4310 County Road 137, St. Cloud. by the St. Lawrence Knights of Columbus. Council All seats general admission. Tickets available at http:// of Catholic Women will host a quilt raffle at 4 p.m. www.greatriverchorale.org.

St. Lawrence Church Hall, 10915 Duelm Road N.E., Saturday, Dec. 7, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Toys for Tots Foley.

Drive. Hosted by the Sauk Rapids Fire Department.

Monday, Nov. 25, 6:30-7:10 p.m. – Pajama Fam- Toys can be dropped off at the fire hall or along the Paily Storytime. Come in your pajamas and bring the rade of Lights route in Sauk Rapids. Sauk Rapids Fire whole family for stories, songs, crafts and fun. No Hall, 408 N. Benton Drive, Sauk Rapids. registration necessary. Families welcome, but stories focus on ages 2 and over. Great River Regional Li- Saturday, Dec. 7, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – 55+ Driver Improvement Refresher Course. Miller Auto Plaza brary, 1300 W. St. Germain St., St. Cloud.

Community Room, 2930 Second St., St. Cloud. For Monday, Nov. 25, 6 p.m. – Sauk Rapids City Coun- more information or to register, call 1-888-234-1294 or cil Meeting. Sauk Rapids Government Center, 250 visit http://www.mnsafetycenter.org.

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Saturday, Dec. 7, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. – 12th Annual Monday, Nov. 25, 7 p.m. – Foley School Board Holiday Parade of Lights and Family Fun Day. Kids Monthly Meeting. Foley Intermediate School Media bingo, Toys for tots, 5K, lighted parade, steak fry and Center, 840 Norman Ave. N., Foley. silent auction. Visit https://ci.sauk-rapids.mn.us and click on city celebrations for more information. Sauk Wednesday, Nov. 27, 4:30-7:30 p.m. – Burger Night. Rapids.

Hosted by the Sauk Rapids VFW Auxiliary Post No. 6992. Meat raffle benefitting Sauk Rapids-Rice High Saturday, Dec. 7, noon to 3 p.m. – Christmas Candy School Dance Team begins at 5 p.m. VFW Post No. and Bake Sale. St. Francis Xavier Church Gathering 6992, 901 N. Benton Drive, Sauk Rapids.

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Thursday, Nov. 28 – Government offices closed in Saturday, Dec. 7, 1-5 p.m. – Festival of the Nativiobservance of the Thanksgiving holiday. ties. More than 70 Nativity scenes including some from international countries, a childrens touchable Nativity Friday, Nov. 29 – Benton County, Foley, Sauk Rap- area with craft making, musicians and refreshments. ids and Rice Government offices closed in obser- Trinity Lutheran Church, 2163 Mayhew Lake Road vance of the Thanksgiving holiday.

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Monday, Dec. 2, 12:15 p.m. – Rice Area Senior Citi- Saturday, Dec. 7, 2-4 p.m. – Makeover Tutorial and zens Meeting. Old Creamery Café, 405 E. Main St., Facial. Hosted by St. Cloud Pride. Free will offering Rice. to participate. Healing St. Cloud: Acupuncture, Herbs, Monday, Dec. 2, 4 p.m. – Vietnam Veterans of Craniosacral Therapy, 3700 W. Division St., St. Cloud.

America Meeting. Sauk Rapids VFW Post No. 6992, Saturday, Dec. 7, 4 p.m. – Great River Chorale pres901 N. Benton Drive, Sauk Rapids. ents All My Heart This Night Rejoices. Featuring American sign language interpreter Anne Rhodes.

Monday, Dec. 2, 7 p.m. – Rice City Council MeetChurch of St. Augustine, 442 Second St. S.E., St. ing. Rice City Hall, 205 E. Main St., Rice.

Cloud. All seats general admission. Tickets available at Tuesday, Dec. 3, 6 p.m. – Foley City Council Meet- http://www.greatriverchorale.org. ing. Truth in Taxation Hearing. Foley City Hall, 251 Sunday, Dec. 8, 10 a.m. – Sixth annual John Denver Fourth Ave. N., Foley.

Sunday. Featuring musicians Dennis Warner, Cristina Tuesday, Dec. 3, 7 p.m. – Watab Township Meeting. Seaborn, Allen Brisse, Dennis Kennedy, Pat Curto and Charlie Roth. Free and open to the public. Unity SpiriWatab Town Hall, 660 75th St. N.W., Sauk Rapids. tual Center, 931 Fifth Ave. N., Sartell.

Tuesday, Dec. 3, 7:30 p.m. – Benton County Board

Sauk Rapids Police Department activity Nov. 13 0106 hrs: Officers responded to a fire alarm at Ridgeview Place Senior Living. Upon arrival, there was nothing of concern, and officers reset the alarms. Staff had someone on the way to troubleshoot the issue.

Nov. 13 1843 hrs: Officers received a complaint for a dog barking outside on the 200 block of Third Avenue North. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the homeowner and the dog was brought inside.

Nov. 15 0955 hrs: A customer found a diamond wedding ring in the parking lot on Benton Drive South. Officers photographed the ring and placed it into property at the police department.

Incidents: 73 parking violations, 41 traffic stops, 21 assists, 12 medical calls, 10 alarms, 10 various calls, 9 suspicious activity reports, 6 child calls, 4 human services reports, 4 thefts, 4 welfare checks, 4 driving logs, 4 permits, 3 accidents, 3 property reports, 3 driver and vehicle services reports, 3 open doors, 3 animals, 2 missing persons, 2 civil complaints, 2 suicidal persons and 2 frauds.

Rice Police Department activity Nov. 12 1210 hrs: A key fob was turned in to city hall. Officer had recalled someone calling last week, made contact and arranged for pick up.

Incidents: 5 various calls, 3 assists and 2 records checks.

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Thankful despite the hardships

Homeless talk of life on the streets

BY ANNA HINKEMEYER STAFF WRITER

ST. CLOUD – The temperature drops as winter approaches and many hunker down at home with the heat on, but for one portion of central Minnesota’s population, getting out of the elements is not an option.

“I lost my job and stuff started getting hard without an income coming in,” said Charlie Sloan. “My girlfriend and I ended up on the streets. We’ve been out here for about a year.”

Sloan lives in a tent in the woods of St. Cloud, where he spends most of his time keeping warm and acquiring basic necessities like food and water. When the mercury drops to bitter lows, he uses propane tanks to heat his shelter, along with insulation,

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Charlie Sloan opens his small charcoal grill to prepare a meal Nov. 19 in St. Cloud. The grill is one of the possessions at his camp that he accumulated during the past year.

tarps and painter’s plastic around the outside of the tent.

“The key is keep-

ing your feet and clothes As the Thanksgivdry,” Sloan said. “If any ing holiday approaches, of that gets wet, you will Sloan is thankful to have freeze.” his girlfriend with him

and a camp established ahead of the winter weather.

For Mike, who chose not to disclose his last name, being thankful took on a new meaning with each life obstacle overcome.

“I am thankful for life and God giving it to me more abundantly,” Mike said. “I have been through a lot of trauma, from my wife and son being murdered, losing my daughter, having medical issues and now being homeless. I was dead for a couple seconds after a medical situation, but God brought me back.

From that point right there, I surrendered. God has been with me through it all.”

Earlier this week, Mike experienced one of the many trials of being homeless. He was hiding out for the night, sleeping with blankets wrapped around him and woke up with his side soaked and snow all around. As he scrambled to move some of his dry belongings out of the weather to an overhang, he began suffering from hypothermia. He called police and

was transported to the St. Cloud Hospital, where he stayed for the remainder of the night and through the morning hours to recover.

Mike has found protection from the weather near building entry ways, in storage sheds and in the woods. Through it all and with few belongings himself, Mike makes sure to help others in need.

“If someone is out here and needs a blanket, I will give them one,” Mike said. “Anything someone needs, I will try to help them get it. My taking days are over. Now, I am all about giving and paying it forward.”

Sloan has a similar mentality, helping out others with an extra blanket or connecting them with people who can help with other things like propane and food. One of the many challenges for Sloan is finding a job.

“It would mean a lot to get a job,” said Sloan, who has been homeless for about one year. “But typically when people hear I am homeless, they

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don’t want to work with us much. The extra income would help, but I don’t know if it would get me out of here. I have been here for so long, and this is what I have adapted to. These woods are my home now.”

Having money for food and basic necessities is another challenge the two men face daily.

“I go dumpster diving a lot, searching for anything that might be of use at camp or trying to find metals to turn in for cash,” Sloan said. “Sometimes, we have to stand on the street corner and beg for money. It is already a reputation we don’t want to have and, speaking for the homeless population in this area, any food or money is great. Anytime someone is willing to give, I use that money to buy propane to stay warm or some food or something needed at my camp. This reputation of homeless people using money to buy liquor is a complete misconception. Many of us don’t drink because of the risks associated with alcohol and being out in the elements.”

Another challenge is the security of belongings at camp.

“When I first started living out on the streets, I had a pickup truck with all of my belongings,” Mike said. “As I came out of the hotel I was staying at and money ran out, I had $250 in my pocket and my pickup had been stolen.”

Since then, Mike has picked up odd jobs here and there and hopes to be back on his feet soon. Until then, he remains on the streets, and Sloan at his camp, hoping for the best as colder weather sets in.

“We are normal people just like everyone else,” Sloan said. “We are trying to survive just like sociPHOTO BY ANNA HINKEMEYER ety out there. There are just more challenges in our Charlie Sloan’s camp set up in the woods Nov. 19 in St. Cloud is being prepared for winter with extra material around situation and colder weather keeps us hunkered down his tent. Sloan and his girlfriend have been homeless for about a year and have adapted to living in the woods. anywhere we can stay warm.”

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Mugg named Minnesota Bus Operator of the Year Metro Bus employee receives award in October

BY NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

ST. CLOUD — The Minnesota Public Transit Association honored Pete Mugg, of Sartell – a fixed route operator for Metro Bus in St. Cloud – with the Minnesota Bus Operator of the Year award at its annual conference last month.

Mugg has worked for Metro Bus since 1977, but his nomination extends beyond his longevity at Metro Bus. With an extensive record of caring for passengers, aiding during emergencies and accepting new challenges with

zeal and optimism, Mugg more than qualifies for the award.

This is the second year in a row a Metro Bus Operator has won the award.

In 2018, fixed route operator Bob Braegelmann was honored for his lengthy tenure and safety record among other qualifications.

MPTA presents the Minnesota Bus Operator of the Year award to an individual who has consistently demonstrated high levels of achievement in all aspects of their performance including attendance, safety, customer service, leadership and commitment to the organization. Overall contributions made by the awarded operator have significantly improved the organization in which they work and the lives of the public transit customers they serve.

Public Notices PROBATE NOTICE STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF BENTON IN DISTRICT COURT SEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE COURT DIVISION Court File No: 05PR192052 NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS In Re: Estate of Carol Ann Kittok, Deceased.

NOTICE TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS AND CREDITORS: Notice is hereby given that an application for informal probate of the abovenamed decedent’s last will, dated August 27, 1997, has been filed with the Registrar herein, and the application has been granted informally probating such will. Any objections may be filed in the above-named Court, and the same will be heard by the Court upon notice of hearing fixed for such purpose.

Notice is hereby further given that informal appointment of Gerald M. Kittok whose address is 616 3rd Avenue North, Sauk Rapids, Minnesota 56379, as

personal representative of the estate of the above decedent, has been made. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative and the personal representative is empowered to fully administer the estate including after 30 days from the date of issuance of his letters, the power to sell, encumber, lease or distribute real estate, unless objections thereto are filed with the Court (Pursuant to Section 524.3-607) and the Court otherwise orders.

Notice is further given that ALL CREDITORS having claims against said estate are required to present the same to said personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this notice or said claims will be barred.

Dated: November 8, 2019 /s/ Cheryl Woehler Registrar /s/ Cheryl Woehler Court Administrator Joseph S. Mayers KELM & REUTER, P.A. Attorney No. 0295747 1287 2nd Street North, Suite 101 Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 (320) 251-1423

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Sartell resident Pete Mugg (fourth from left) is honored at the Metro Bus Board of Commissioners Meeting Oct. 15 by Waite Park Mayor Rick Miller (from left), Metro Bus CEO Ryan Daniel, Sauk Rapids Mayor Kurt Hunstiger, Sartell Mayor Ryan Fitzhum and John Libert, St. Cloud City Council member, Oct. 15 in St. Cloud. Mug received the Minnesota Bus Operator of the Year award.

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For more information, contact Suzanne Driessen, extension food safety educator, at driessen@umn. edu or 320-203-6057.

DNR advises people to stay off the ice

ST. PAUL – Unseasonably cold weather means ice making has begun on many lakes across the state, but Minnesota Department of Natural Resources conservation officers advise people to stay off of the still-forming ice.

That is because ice thickness is highly variable and subject to the whims of Mother Nature.

Emergency responders already have responded to incidents where anglers have fallen through thin ice or been stranded on ice sheets that broke off from the shoreline due to heavy wind.

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Notice of Public Hearing The Benton County Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing on December 17, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. in the Benton County Boardroom, 531 Dewey Street, Foley, for the purpose of taking public testimony on possible changes to the Benton County fee schedule. All persons interested may appear and be heard at the time and place set forth above.

Individuals unable to attend the public hearing can make written comment by writing to the Benton County Administrator, Benton County Courthouse, 531 Dewey Street, Box 129, Foley, Minnesota 56329. Written comments must be received prior to the public hearing. A copy of the current fee schedule and proposed changes can be obtained from the Benton County website (www.co.benton.mn.us) or by calling the Benton County Administrator’s Office at 968-5000.

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Safety Educator Suzanne Driessen at the “Keep it legal! Keep it Safe” cottage food producer class from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 7 at the University of Minnesota Extension St. Cloud Regional Office in St. Cloud.

The class meets the Minnesota Department of Agriculture food safety training requirements to register as a Minnesota cottage food producer to sell homemade baked goods, candy, homecanned peaches, pickles,

The minimum ice thickness guidelines for new, clear ice are: • 4 inches for ice fishing or other activities on foot.

• 5-7 inches for a snowmobile or all-terrain vehicle.

• 8-12 inches for a car or small pickup.

• 12-15 inches for a medium truck.

Double these minimums for white or snow-covered ice. of new, clear ice. Anytime people are on the ice, they should check its thickness every 150 feet.

“For some people, going out onto the ice as early as possible is a badge of honor, but the reality is they’re putting their lives in danger – and the lives of the people tasked with coming to their rescue

Public Notices Notice of Unclaimed Property Tax Refunds Edward Kacures – 107 5th Ave NW, St Joseph, MN 56374 Steven Olson – 6935 Cullen Channel Ln, Pequot Lakes, MN 56472 Information concerning the amount of overpayment for the above listed persons and affected property may be obtained from Benton County Auditor -531 Dewey St Foley MN 56329 Phone: 320-968-5006. If proof of a claim is not presented within 90 days from date of publication, the overpayment is considered abandoned and all claims to property tax overpayment will be forfeited.

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should things go wrong,” said Col. Rodmen Smith, DNR Enforcement Division director. “The risk to you and others isn’t worth the reward.”

Once the ice has had more time to form, it is up to each individual to make sure it is thick enough.

“Don’t take someone else’s word about the condition of the ice, and don’t assume it’s safe just because that’s what you read on social media,” Smith said. “Check for yourself, and make sure you’re prepared for the worst.”

Each year, unexpected falls through thin ice lead to serious injury or death.

Wearing a life jacket is the best way to avert tragedy should you fall through the ice, since the initial

shock of falling into cold water can incapacitate even strong swimmers. A good set of ice picks will help a person get out, and a cell phone, whistle or other communications device makes it more likely they will be able to call for help.

No ice can ever be considered safe ice, but following these guidelines can help minimize the risk: - Always wear a life jacket or float coat on the ice except when in a vehicle.

- Carry ice picks, rope, an ice chisel and tape measure.

- Check ice thickness at regular intervals; conditions can change quickly.

- Bring a cell phone or personal locator beacon.

- Do not go out alone; let someone know about trip plans and expected return time.

- Before heading out, inquire about conditions and known hazards with local experts.

For more information, visit http://www.mndnr. gov/icesafety and http:// www.mndnr.gov/boatingsafety.

PUBLIC NOTICES SAUK RAPIDS-RICE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 47 REGULAR SEMI-MONTHLY BOARD MEETING Monday, October 21, 2019 A semi-monthly meeting of the Sauk Rapids-Rice ISD 47 Board of Education was called to order by Chair Butkowski Monday, October 21, 2019, at seven o’clock p.m. in the Media Center at Rice Elementary School ROLL CALL Members present included Braun, Butkowski, Hauck, Holthaus, Loidolt, Morse, and Solarz. Others present were Superintendent Sinclair, Director of Business Services Johnson, Director of Human Resources and Administrative Services White, and Director of Teaching and Learning Bushman.

APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA A motion was made by Braun, seconded by Holthaus and unanimously carried to approve the meeting’s “Agenda”.

STUDENT RECOGNITION Six Rice Elementary students were recognized by the Board of Education and District Administration for their leadership and consistent commitment to kindness. Students recognized were Autumn Kriefall – grade 4, daughter of Heidi and Kurt Kriefall; Amaya Munkhamxang – grade four daughter of Laurie and Sin Munkhamxang; Reed Dietman – grade five, son of Sara and Seth Dietman; Sidney Toenjes – grade 3, daughter of Kelly and Andrew Toenjes; Autumn Shay – grade 3, daughter of Natalie and Joshua Marien and Mason and Missy Shay; and Hunter Blonigen – grade 5, son of Victoria and Dustin Blonigen.

CONSENT AGENDA A motion was made by Hauck, seconded by Morse and unanimously carried to approve the meeting’s “Consent Agenda.”

PUBLIC INPUT Public input was taken at 7:25 p.m.

ACTION APPROVAL OF THE OFFICIAL AUDIT REPORT A motion was made by Holthaus, seconded by Hauck and unanimously carried to approve the official audit report as presented and reviewed by Janel Bitzan of Bergen KDV, the School District’s audit firm. Board members had the opportunity to ask questions about the District’s financial operations and position. Financial information will

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continue to be available on the District’s website.

APPROVAL OF DRUMLINE COOPERATIVE SPONSORSHIP A motion was made by Morse seconded by Hauck and unanimously carried to approve entering into a cooperative agreement for drumline with Foley High School. Foley will serve as the home site/host school and the program will operate through the Foley Activities Office.

APPROVAL OF ADDITIONAL SPECIAL EDUCATION TRANSPORTTION HOURS A motion was made by Braun, seconded by Hauck and unanimously carried to approve additional special education transportation hours through the end of the 2019 – 2020 school year based on student need. Director of Business Services Johnson requested a total of 2.25 hours daily (.75 morning and 1.5 midday) for the remainder of the 2019 – 2020 school year.

ADOPTION OF PROPOSED POLICY A motion was made by Solarz, seconded by Holthaus and unanimously carried to adopt the following policy.

• #603 (Curriculum Development) is a “mandatory policy” and will replace current policy #603 (Curriculum Development).

ADOPTION OF PROPOSED POLICY A motion was made by Braun, seconded by Morse and unanimously to adopt the following policy.

• #612.1 (Development of Parent and Family Engagement Policies for Title I Programs) is a “mandatory policy” and will replace current policy #612.1 (Development of Parental Involvement Policies for Title I Programs).

ADOPTION OF THE DONATION RESOLUTION A motion was made by Hauck, seconded by Loidolt and unanimously carried to adopt the Donation Resolution.

The Minnesota School Board Association recommends the Donation Resolution be adopted in the Action area of the Agenda.

ADJOURNMENT With no further business appearing before the Board, a motion was made by Hauck, seconded by Morse and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting at 8:21 p.m.

Respectfully submitted, Lisa J. Braun, Board of Education Clerk Sauk Rapids-Rice ISD 47 R-47-1B

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PUBLIC NOTICES

BENTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING MINUTES NOVEMBER 5, 2019 The Benton County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on November 5, 2019 in the Benton County Board Room in Foley, MN with Commissioners Warren Peschl, Steve Heinen, Spencer Buerkle, Jake Bauerly and Ed Popp present. Call to order by Chair Bauerly was at 9:00 AM followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.

Peschl/Heinen unanimous to approve the agenda as written.

Gerald Wruck (1017 Garden Brook Drive, Sauk Rapids) was present under Open Forum, inquiring why Benton County had discontinued the foot clinics at the Whitney Center.

Popp/Heinen unanimous to approve the Consent Agenda: 1) approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of October 15, 2019 as written; 2) accept and file Committee of the Whole Minutes of October 22, 2019 as written; 3) accept and file Management Team Meeting Minutes of September 12, 2019 as written; 4) approve Application for MN Lawful Gambling Exempt Permit—MN Dark House & Angling Association- Central Chapter—to conduct a raffle at Henry’s Catering & Banquet Center, 6774 Highway 25 NE, Foley, on February 7, 2020; 5) approve Application for MN Lawful Gambling Exempt Permit—Pheasants Forever Inc.—to conduct a raffle at Henry’s Catering & Banquet Center, 6774 Highway 25 NE, Foley, on March 14, 2020; 6) approve 2020 License Renewal for On & Off Sale of 3.2 Malt Liquor for Silver Corners; 7) adopt Resolution 2019#35, accepting donation to Benton County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Program from Backing the Blue Line, and authorize the Chair to sign; 8) approve contract with CentraCare for 2020 jail medical services, and authorize the Chair to sign; and 9) approve 2019 SCORE Grant Applications Round III as recommended by the Solid Waste Advisory Committee.

Troy Heck, County Sheriff, explained that, in December of 2000, the Benton County Board adopted the Minnesota State Archives General Records Retention Schedule for Counties; new statutes have created data retention periods that conflict with those listed on the schedule and new technology has produced new forms of data not included on the retention schedule. Heck stated that recordings from squad car cameras and body-worn cameras were never envisioned when the currently-adopted schedule was assembled; the proposed resolution adds these categories into the schedule and creates retention periods in line with state law and digital storage capacity. Buerkle/Peschl unanimous to adopt Resolution 2019-#36, updates to the county retention schedule, and authorize the Chair to sign.

Jackie Traut, Chair of the Benefits Advisory Committee, presented the Committee’s recommendation to streamline and enhance employee benefit plan options: • Effective 01/01/2020, Colonial Life supplemental insurance will be removed from the benefit

options. Current enrollee premiums will no longer be managed through payroll deductions; employee premiums would be invoiced to the members directly by Colonial Life.

• Beginning 01/01/2020, the Pre-Tax 457(b) plan offered by John Hancock will begin a schedule to sunset the plan. Effective 01/01/2020-12/31/2020, John Hancock, Pre-Tax 457(b) payroll deductions may continue for existing plan members only. No new enrollees will be accepted after 01/01/2020. Effective 01/01/2021, contributions are no longer managed through payroll deductions.

Effective 12/31/2021, Benton County discontinues contracted services with John Hancock and Wenzel Financial Services; employee accounts must be transferred to a different plan.

• Effective 1/01/2020, Benton County pursues the option of adding a Post-Tax 457(b) plan through the Minnesota State Retirement System (MSRS), managed through payroll deductions.

Heinen/Popp unanimous to approve the Employee Benefit Plan changes as recommended by the Benefits Advisory Committee.

Roxanne Achman, Department of Development Director, explained that staff, including the Assistant County Attorney, has been working with the consultants (HKGi) on preparing development code revisions to ensure that it meets the vision of the recently adopted 2040 comprehensive plan. She detailed topics which will be further discussed with the Planning Commission on November 14th including solar, protection of aggregate resources, accessory storage structures, feedlots, septics, and administrative plat/subdivisions.

The Regular County Board meeting was recessed at 9:37 AM to conduct a Human Services Board meeting.

The Regular County Board meeting was reconvened at 9:41 AM. Monty Headley, County Administrator, reported that the remodeling of the Eastgate Offices in east St. Cloud for Human Services is about 95% complete; furniture installation and I.T. connectivity will occur in the next 5-6 weeks. He stated that one of the next steps will be developing a specific phased moving plan; it will likely be late December or early January before movement occurs. Headley stated he will schedule a tour of the remodeled offices for County Board members in a few weeks.

Engineer’s Update by Chris Byrd, County Engineer: • CR 78 construction project—all gravel is in place, but will likely need to rework some areas before paving; calendar completion date is the first Friday in June • Future project: City of Foley received a transportation alternatives grant to build some trails/sidewalks in the city; a portion of the construction is part of a 2022 MnDOT project; Benton County will need to be the project sponsor/ fiscal agent to receive Federal dollars in 2020—two agreements will be forthcoming, one between Benton County

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

5. LEGAL ASSISTANCE. You may wish to get legal help from a lawyer.

If you do not have a lawyer, the Court Administrator may have information about places where you can get legal assistance. Even if you cannot get legal help, you must still provide a written Answer to protect your rights, or you may lose the case.

6. A LT E R N AT I V E DISPUTE RESOLUTION. The parties may agree to or be ordered to participate in an Alternative Dispute Resolution process under Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice. You must still send your written response to the Complaint, even if you expect to use alternative means of resolving this dispute.

7. THIS LAWSUIT MAY AFFECT OR BRING 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

and the State, and one between Benton County and the City of Foley • City of Rice intends to apply for a transportation alternatives grant to build a trail that connects to the Fox Meadow subdivision—connecting to the sidewalk along CSAH 2 that was constructed as part of the Rice Interchange project; Benton County would need to be the project sponsor/fiscal agent to receive Federal dollars and an agreement between Benton County and the City of Rice would be needed • Proposed Reduced Conflict Intersection at Highway 23 and Benton County Road 8; Benton County’s estimated cost participation in the signalization system at the two locations is $108,000 (will use State Aid allotment); project agreements will be forthcoming • Bridge inspections continue—bridges continue to decline in condition; one of particular concern is the bridge on CSAH 13 which crosses the Elk River which is experiencing significant deterioration and corrosion; staff will put together a repair project and, in the interim, will post for maximum load • Byrd recognized Jack Brosh, one of Benton County’s plow operators, who recently took first place in the MN Fall Maintenance Expo; Brosh placed first out of 86 city-county-state competitors at the expo that was held in St. Cloud.

Brosh now advances to Nationals at the Western Snow & Ice Rodeo in Colorado next summer. Byrd commented “... this is the second year in a row that Benton County has been represented...we are pretty proud of our snow plow guys...rest assured, we have some of the best snow plow drivers in the state...”

Board members reported on recent meetings they attended on behalf of the county.

No Commissioner Concerns were noted.

Peschl/Popp unanimous to set Committees of the Whole: October 30, Open House for Future Reduced Conflict Intersection at Highway 23 and Benton County Road 8; November 12, Open House—Future Interchange and Pedestrian Improvements on Highways 10 and 23 in East St. Cloud; November 13, Public Information and Environmental Assessment Scoping Meeting in the Matter of the Applications of Regal Solar, LLC for a Certificate of Need and a Site Permit for the up to 100 MW Regal Solar Project in Benton County; December 4, Final Budget Review/Elected Official Salaries/Fee Schedule Review/ Proposed Veterans’ Memorial in the City of Foley; and December 9-11, AMC Annual Conference.

Buerkle/Heinen unanimous to adjourn at 10:28 AM. A. Jake Bauerly, Chair Benton County Board of Commissioners ATTEST: Montgomery Headley Benton County Administrator R-47-1B

SUMMONS

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.

2. YOU MUST REPLY WITHIN 20 DAYS TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS. You must give

or mail to the person who signed this Summons a written response, called an Answer, within 20 days of the date on which you received this Summons. You must send a copy of your Answer to the person who signed this Summons, who is located at 1010 West St. Germain Street, Suite 500, St. Cloud, MN 56301.

3. YOU MUST RESPOND TO EACH CLAIM. The Answer is your written response to the Plaintiff’s Complaint. In your Answer, you must state whether you agree or disagree with each paragraph of the Complaint.

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.

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 ac- GRAY, PLANT, MOOTY, tion is for partition of the MOOTY & BENNETT, Real Property according to P.A. the respective rights of the 1010 West St. Germain parties or for a sale of said Street, Suite 500 premises if physical partiSt. Cloud, MN 56301 tion cannot be had without (320) 202-5332 great prejudice to the own(320) 257-5620 ers. christopher.harmoning@ Dated this 9th day of gpmlaw.com October, 2019 Attorneys for Plaintiff Sha/s/Christopher W. Harmoning ron K. Fischer Revocable Christopher W. Harmoning Trust Agreement R-45-3B (#285948)

NOTICE Verizon Wireless proposes to build a 199-foot-overall Monopole Communications Tower at the approx. location of 4850 Quail Road NE, Sauk Rapids, Benton County, MN, 56379. Public comments regarding potential effects from this site on historic properties may be submitted within 30 days from the date of this publication to: Trileaf Corp, Melissa Nelson, m.nelson@trileaf.com, 1821 Walden Office Square, Suite 510, Schaumburg, Illinois 60173, 630-227-0202.

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CONTINENTAL PRESS, INC. By /s/ Kristin A. Rothstein Its President R-45-4B

Refueling his passion Roesch takes over as head girls basketball coach

BY ANNA HINKEMEYER STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS – The passion and desire to be around the game of basketball has never gone away for Jon Roesch.

Roesch stepped into the gym with the Storm girls basketball team this month and will lead the players as the new head coach.

“I am excited to get started with the season,” Roesch said. “I love being able to teach the fundamentals and develop the skills that will make us the best team we can be.”

Roesch, a former four-sport high school athlete – football, basketball, golf and track – played football during his time at Fergus Falls Community College. After becoming a math teacher at Sauk

PHOTO BY ANNA HINKEMEYER

Jon Roesch stands in the Sauk Rapids-Rice High School gymnasium Nov. 14 in Sauk Rapids. Roesch is the new head coach for the Storm girls basketball team.

Rapids-Rice High School, he coached the boys basketball team for 10 seasons. His 2002-03 Sauk Rapids-Rice team finished the season as the runner up in the Minnesota State High School League Class 3A state title game, and

Roesch also was named Class 3A Coach of the Year in the same season.

Roesch left the Sauk Rapids-Rice ball program in 2010 and advanced to a volunteer assistant coach position for the St. Cloud State University mens

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“It was a great experience that I was fortunate to be a part of for eight years,” Roesch said.

When Roesch was asked to assist the Storm girls basketball team in 2018-19, he said it was an easy choice.

“I had a vested interest with my daughter Grace being part of the program,” Roesch said. “I had a passion to do it, and it just made sense for me.”

Roesch said he was aware of the potential head coach opening last season as Megan Foley began to express difficulty in balancing the position and her assistant principal position at Mississippi Heights Elementary School.

“She did a great job with the program, and I want to continue working with what her and other previous coaches have developed,” Roesch said.

“My goal is to continue developing our youth program, build relationships with the players and their families, and teach valuable life lessons.”

While his daughter is a player on the team, he wants to make it clear she is not the reason he is

coaching.

“I think I will look back someday and realize how special it is that I can share these experiences with her, but she is not my sole reason for doing it,” Roesch said. “I have a passion for the game, and I want to see the girls basketball program succeed and be the best it can be.

Having Grace in the program is just another aspect for me, but I would be just as happy for any of the other girls if they find success.”

Roesch is eager to have a different coaching experience with the girls.

“What I enjoy about the game matches up with

what girls desire,” Roesch said. “Girls want to learn the game of basketball more – focus on the fundamentals and developing skills. With boys, if you roll a ball out, all they want to do is play the game.”

With the season underway and the first game under his belt, Roesch is back in his element.

“Once you have head coaching in your blood, it stays there,” Roesch said.

“It’s the alpha dog part of me, and I like to think I have the make up of a head coach. It feels great to be back and I cannot wait to see what we can accomplish this season.”

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Look at Dallas Keuchel and Craig Kimbrel last year – those are valuable players any team should want on their roster, but because they had declined qualifying offers, teams avoided them like the plague until after the draft in early June to avoid losing draft picks. Only 10 of the 90 players who have received qualifying offers since the rule was implemented in 2012 have accepted the one-year deal, but that trend is changing as players have observed the borderline collusive way teams have avoided signing players in free agency who have declined qualifying offers.

Because of this, Odorizzi knew the offers he would see in free agency this winter if he declined the Twins’ qualifying offer would be severely suppressed. He also knew if he returned to Minnesota on the $17.8

million one-year deal and had another strong season, he would get much better offers next winter as a true free agent with no draft pick compensation attached to his deal.

“When it came down to it, the decision came down to me pretty much betting on myself and returning to a place I know very well and enjoyed and continue to improve on what I did last year and then re-entering the market next offseason in a different class,” Odorizzi said. “It’s unfortunate the system is in place how it is. It’s a flawed system. But it’s one that is in place, and we have to abide by the rules.”

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The harsh reality of the competitive balance labor agreement in baseball is that high-end free agents are unfairly restricted. A club can make a qualifying offer to an impending free agent if the player has never received one previously and they played the entire previous season on said club’s roster. The qualifying offer is a one-year deal worth the average salary of MLB’s 125 highestpaid players, and the player has 10 days to accept or decline the offer. The catch is that if the player declines the offer to explore free agency, any team that signs them loses a draft pick that could be as high as their second overall selection.

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despite being a man down for almost half the period, Granite City outshot their outmatched opponents 237.

“We were playing simple and were strong at the lines,” Moser said.

“We know the power we have up front, so when we establish a forecheck and a cycle, we know we can beat teams.”

The Lumberjacks, a squad susceptible to taking their foot off the gas, relinquished a Breezy Point goal at 8:19 in the second period before responding in a hurry. Center Nathan Green worked his way toward the net on an offensive possession and slammed the puck home to extend Granite City’s fourgoal advantage.

“He’s fearless,” Moser said. “He’s not afraid to go into a corner, and nine times out of 10 he’s coming up with the puck. For what people might see as a third, fourth-line kid, he plays huge minutes for us. He makes everyone around him better because of how hard he works.”

The fourth line of Green, Tony Brings and Nick Plautz combined for four points. Four minutes after Green’s statement score, Brings crashed the net and tallied his first goal of the season to give the Lumberjacks a 6-1 lead.

Granite City goaltender Nate Johnston experienced a quiet night in the goalie’s crease. Breezy Point sent just 14 shots his way, and he made the chances look routine. The budding netminder made 13 saves on a night the offense stole the show.

“It makes it easier on us when we have two solid rocks on the back end,” Moser said. “It gives us an opportunity to focus on different aspects of the game.”

Sixteen seconds before the end of the period, Dodge fired home his monumental third goal of the game as spectators tossed their hats onto the ice. The 2019 Sauk Rapids-Rice High School graduate continues to flash his dynamic skillset as a member of the Lumberjacks. He is second on the team in goals, points, points per game and power play goals and is the team leader in gamewinning goals with three.

“He’s got tons of speed, he’s skilled and he’s

The Granite City Lumberjacks encountered their first back-to-back series against different opponents. The NA3HL West Division contender won 1-0 in overtime over the Willmar WarHawks Nov. 15 before dominating the Breezy Point North Stars 8-1 Nov. 16.

Granite City 8, Breezy Point 1 After waiting until overtime to score its first goal versus Willmar, the Lumberjacks decided to drastically modify the scoring pace against the Breezy Point North Stars the following day.

Carson Simon scored 39 seconds in the game, and Daymin Dodge picked up his second November hat trick in an 8-1 thrashing Nov. 16 at Sports Arena East in Sauk Rapids.

Simon’s rapid scoring foretold the style of game Granite City was preparing to play, but it was not until Dodge deked past a North Star defenseman before tucking the puck behind goalie Griffin Foster at 14:11 that the scoring party truly began.

“One of the biggest messages was getting on them early and being hard on them right from the jump,” said Eric Moser, Lumberjacks assistant coach. “It was important to get on them early and create that momentum.”

Nicholas Richert tallied his first goal of the season off a feed from Cameron Cromwell at 15:46 before Dodge scored his second goal of the game on a Lumberjacks power play to cap a monstrous first period.

“We were in their house and in their crease,” Moser said. “We knew we were in the wheelhouse, which keeps a little bit of momentum on our bench.”

The home squad dominated time of possession even as they continuously found themselves in the penalty box. Take the second period, when the Lumberjacks committed four infractions, including a 10-minute misconduct; Lumberjacks page 23

SRR girls swim, dive season ends at state meet

BY ANNA HINKEMEYER STAFF WRITER

Eight swimmers from the Sauk RapidsRice girls swim and dive team had one final weekend together as they traveled to compete in the Minnesota State High School League 2019 Girls Swimming and Diving State Meet Nov. 14-16 at the Jean K. Freeman Aquatic Center in Minneapolis.

SRR was represented in seven events; three competitors advanced to finals. The Storm earned 14th place as a team with 50 points.

“I was happy to have a higher teamfinish than last year,” said Stephanie Schlangen, head coach. “The girls had good mindsets and tried their hardest.

I hope they made some happy memories.”

Anna Lucas represented SRR on the podium following final swims. She came home

with a second place finish in the 500 yard freestyle and a fourth place finish in the 200 freestyle.

The 4x400 yard freestyle relay team of Abbie Tangen, Sophia Henkel, Savannah Henkel and Lucas competed in finals, where they finished in 14th.

Sauk Rapids-Rice also had competitors in the 4x200 medley relay, the 100 butterfly, the 200 freestyle relay and the 100 breaststroke.

The state meet brings an eventful season to an end. The team took the section championship for MSHSL Section 5A as well as in the Minnesota High School Coaches Association True Team competition. The team also took first at two significant invitationals and went undefeated at home duals.

“It was a very special season for us,” Schlangen said. “I hope this shows the girls that teamwork is valuable, and when we work to achieve our goals together, we can achieve great things.”

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Anna Lucas earns second place in the 500 yard freestyle Nov. 16 at the Minnesota State High School League 2019 Girls Swimming and Diving Class A Swim Meet in Minneapolis. Lucas earned fourth in the 200 freestyle, swam in the consolation heat of the 4x400 yard freestyle 4x200 MR: 20. Valeria relay, and anchored the 11th place 4x200 freestyle relay Flores-Bonilla, Holynne Zei- team. lenga, Sophia Henkel and Tangen 1:54.12. 200 FS: 4. Lydia Zabinski 1:02.70. 500 17. Sophia Henkel 5:21.91.

Lucas 1:52.34. 100 FLY: 25. FS: 2. Lucas 5:05.88 and 4X200 FSR: Haley Davis, Tangen, Savannah Henkel and Lucas 1:41.35. 100 BR: 20. Savannah Henkel 1:12.73. 4x400 FSR: 14.

Tangen, Sophia Henkel, Savannah Henkel and Lucas 3:42.09.

(Left) Abigail Tangen leads off the Sauk RapidsRice 4x400 yard freestyle relay team Nov. 16 in Minneapolis.

Tangen helped the relay team to a 14th place finish at the Minnesota State High School League 2019 Girls Swimming and Diving Class A Swim Meet.

Sophia Henkel starts her leg of the 4x400 yard freestyle relay Nov. 16 at the Minnesota State High School League 2019 Girls Swimming and Diving Class A Swim Meet in Minneapolis. She also swam with the 4x200 medley relay team.

Savannah Henkel swims the 4x400 yard freestyle relay as the third of four competitors Nov. 16 in Minneapolis.

Sauk Rapids-Rice girls swim and dive sent eight team members to the Minnesota State High School League 2019 Girls Swimming and Diving Class A Swim Meet.

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Granite City Lumberjacks forward Nathan Green celebrates with the bench after scoring a goal Nov. 16 at Sports Arena East in Sauk Rapids.

from front physical,” Moser said.

“He’s a guy that can win us games and can carry our team. He shows up in big situations. He’s got all the attributes of a successful hockey player.”

Simon, Granite City’s scoring leader, snapped his second goal of the game on an isolated opportunity at 7:00 in the third period.

The Elk River native had a breakout rookie campaign with the North Stars last season, making this reunion matchup all the more special.

Simon is not the only Lumberjack with Breezy Point connections. Lumberjacks associate head coach D.J. Vold was the head coach of the North Stars for the past two seasons before joining Granite City’s coaching staff.

“Tonight was a personal one for D.J. (Vold) and Carson,” Moser said.

“One of the things that was asked is that everyone else play for those two tonight. That’s the nice thing about this place: we take care of each other. When someone needs something, everyone else goes out and does it.”

The pick-me-up victory will sit well with the locker room, but the enjoyment will have to transfer into preparation and practice. The Lumberjacks begin a pivotal two-game series with the North Iowa Bulls starting at 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 22, at North Iowa Ice Arena in Mason City, Iowa.

“You play teams like this and have an 8-1 game and then you have to turn around and travel five hours to North Iowa and now you’re playing the

division leaders,” Moser said. “We have to have a good Monday and rest of the week, and hopefully that momentum carries us to North Iowa for a good weekend of games.”

Granite City 1, Willmar 0 The divisional battle between the Willmar WarHawks and the Granite City Lumberjacks offered

contrasting looks on how to win a hockey game.

One team shouldered a majority of offensive possessions and looked primed to secure a victory. The other desperately fought to win puck battles and used timely defense and goaltending to keep themselves on the inside track.

It took an extra period

Granite City Lumberjacks defenseman Cameron Cromwell gets into a scrum with a Breezy Point skater Nov. 16 at Sports Arena East in Sauk Rapids. Cromwell picked up an assist as the lightning-fast Lumberjacks rolled to an 8-1 win over the North Stars.

Granite City Lumberjacks forward Nicholas Richert attempts to slide a shot past Breezy Point goalie Griffin Foster Nov. 16 at Sports Arena East in Sauk Rapids. Richert scored a goal in an 8-1 victory over the North Stars.

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The game-winning score was a thing of beauty: Richert brought the puck in the Willmar zone before leaving it for Dahlheimer, who outskated a WarHawks defender entirely while handling the puck on his backhand. After approaching the net, the Monticello native lifted a shot above Willmar goaltender Lukas Haugen’s shoulder pads to secure the goal and the victory.

The win, by all measures, should have arrived in regulation. Granite City decimated their opponent in puck possession and shots, outshooting the WarHawks 50-17. Haugen, making his second career start, consistently denied a frenzied Lumberjacks give-and-go offense.

Granite City goalie Bailey Huber logged his second straight shutout.

The rookie’s .924 save percentage places him in the top 20 among NA3HL qualified goalies.

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Senior captains Ben Gilbertson (from left), Hunter Farnick and Jared Spohn take a break from practice Nov. 18 in Sauk Rapids. The Storm wrestling team opens its season in Faribault at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 30.

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Goal setting is what the Sauk Rapids-Rice Storm wrestling team is striving for this season and head coach Cole Wilson has high hopes.

“I hope the athletes set high goals for themselves and their team,” Wilson said.

“As coaches, we have high expectations for every kid on our team regardless of the role they are in. We don’t ever limit a kid because you never know how much change a kid will have in a season.”

Among the things Wilson hopes to accomplish is getting the team to its first section championship and a state appearance as a team.

“We have never had either one of those in our program, but our kids are so deserving of it,” Wilson said. “It would certainly pave the future for our program and give us something to measure progression.”

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Regardless, all three are hardworking and will do well leading the team together. The kids on our team look up to them and try to reflect the work ethic they give.”

Spohn is one of the leading all-time wrestlers in the Sauk Rapids-Rice program; he has 124 career wins.

“Our current record is 155,” Wilson said. “If things go well, Jared should be able to accomplish breaking that record.”

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Wollak earned a milestone of 75 wins last year and is currently at 84.

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Wilson believes competition will be tight. Buffalo came into the section. Alexandria and Rocori elected to drop to AA competition. Reigning champions, Bemidji, remain.

“There are some teams that have a history of doing well, but it is difficult to pinpoint which teams will be the toughest,” Wilson said. “You never know what you have as a head coach until everyone comes in and gets into weight classes. Even then anyone can stand out at any point in the season.”

As the team has prepared for its first invitational Saturday, Nov. 30, at Faribault High School in Faribault, one strength Wilson can be assured of is the camaraderie of the team – a consistent trait of the Storm wrestling program.

“We have a very tight-knit and supportive group,” Wilson said. “Even though wrestling is an individual sport, when any of our guys wrestle in a tournament or a match of any kind, he has at least 13 other guys on the bench wrestling with him. Our guys are always there for each other and that type of environment grows our success every year.”

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Increased strength, confidence Roesch ready to lead girls basketball to success

BY ANNA HINKEMEYER STAFF WRITER

All-around strength is what head coach Jon Roesch expects from the girls basketball team this year.

“We will be strong in post, scorers and defense, so I think things will come together nicely,” Jon Roesch said. “The team has a sense of confidence about them as well. We have nine girls on the team this year with previous varsity experience, versus three or four last year, which is huge. It will help a lot because the speed of the game at the varsity level is so different.”

Leading the team this year are captains Noel Reberg and Ady Froiland.

Reberg is a senior who scored 30 points last season. Froiland is a junior who scored 19 points.

Freshman Grace Roesch, freshman Mackenzie Felchle and senior Shayna Payonk also make their way

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Captains Ady Froiland (left) and Noel Reberg hold a basketball during practice Nov. 14 in Sauk Rapids. The Storm opened its season Nov. 22 in Foley and will host Brainerd at 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 26.

back to the court. Grace Roesch tallied 32 points last season and Felchle 24. Payonk was the lead scorer with 110 points throughout the 2018-19 season.

Jon Roesch is confident in the team’s ability to shift last season’s woes into success.

“Last year, we averaged 38 points per game and you don’t win a lot of games that way,” Jon Roesch said. “One of my

main goals is to find more consistency in scoring and scoring output from a lot of girls. If we can do that, we will be even more balanced in our attack.”

Jon Roesch has noticed a renewed competitive spirit and confidence in the team during preparation for the first several games of the season.

“They are learning how I want to operate and they are staying focused,”

Jon Roesch said. “If we can keep the girls focused on the end goal of competing for championships, I think things will take care of themselves as the season goes along.”

Jon Roesch said he wants his team to have a caring but competitive atmosphere.

“I want everyone to be welcome, but competing at the highest level they can,” Jon Roesch said.

“As long as we compete in every game we play, we can do very well. These girls are confident and our buying into the system we are developing.”

Fergus Falls left Section 8AAA, but Tech and Apollo entered. Jon Roesch said the section and Central Lakes Conference has stiff competition but he is not worried.

“We are mixing the leadership with the underclassmen to create a successful team,” Jon Roesch said. “If we could give a message to our opponents, we want them to know we are competitive. They are in for a dog fight night-in and night-out and these games are going to be a challenge for the other teams.”

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Defense is priority Optimism, leadership key to boys basketball’s success

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BY ANNA HINKEMEYER STAFF WRITER

The Sauk RapidsRice boys basketball team is one week into practice and working to improve on last year’s five-win season. Its top priority: defense.

Head coach Derek Peterson said he will attempt to gain defensive tactics after seeing a swing in the Storm’s last two seasons.

“In the 2017-18 season, we were the top or second in our section for defense,” Peterson said. “We were crisp and did really well. … But last year was a change.

We were probably last in the section for defensive strength and gave up an average of 73 points per game, which contributed to our tough season. We have made it quite clear we need to improve on our defense.”

Senior captains Josh Schloe and Kobe Lee return to the team. Schloe scored 134 points and 22 rebounds last year while Lee tallied 101 points and 15 rebounds. Senior Landry Seaman and sophomore Alex Harren are also team captains who attained varsity experience last year.

Peterson expects Ethan Opsahl to be a key contributor this season.

“He works hard and is a very determined player,” Peterson said.

“Pay attention to him because he will be fun to watch.”

The team welcomes a group of sophomores and new students to the program.

“There is a lot of young talent and new faces and I am excited,”

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Captains sophomore Alex Harren (from left), senior Josh Schloe, senior Kobe Lee and senior Landry Seaman take a break from practice Nov. 18 in Sauk Rapids. The four are the leading scorers of those players who return to the court this season; they combined for a total 252 points in 2018-19.

Peterson said. “I think they will contribute a lot.”

Peterson is excited for what the team can accomplish this year with a fresh start.

“We have an optimistic attitude and are starting at 0-0 like everyone else,” Peterson said. “I think we learned from last year, but we no longer have to worry about only having five wins. We are humble but confident we can turn things around.”

This year’s team shows tremendous promise, confidence and determination in a way Peterson feels he has not seen before.

“We had five seniors last year, and they were incredible kids with a plethora of talent,” Peterson said. “Four of them went on to play college sports, something other than basketball.

With many (players) on this year’s team, basketball is the main focus, and I think the team chemistry will have a different vibe.”

The Storm’s season starts with three back-toback games: Thursday, Dec. 5, against Tech High

School in St. Cloud; Friday, Dec. 6, hosting Bemidji in Sauk Rapids; and Saturday, Dec. 7, hosting Willmar.

“All three of these teams come from great programs, and these three games will be tough for us,” Peterson said.

“These first three games will really set the tone for the season. If we can do well, it will be a huge confidence builder for the team and will help our momentum going forward.”

Tech has entered Section 8AAA this season and Fergus Falls has exited. But, in the grand scheme with both teams being Central Lakes Conference competitors, not much will change –

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the Storm will play both in its schedule as usual.

“We will be facing a lot of tough competition this season, but we are capable of holding our own,” Peterson said. “A lot of our success will come down to our kids, the team chemistry and how much they buy into the team and what we are trying to do. We will adjust the few wrinkles as we go and adapt our defensive strategies to the group as needed. We aren’t changing the world but rather just doing what we do and what has worked, but better. Our guys returning are determined to have a great season and bounce back from where we were. Now we have to put that into action.”

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Seasoned team motivated by state experience Nelson, Wahlin lead dance

BY ANNA HINKEMEYER STAFF WRITER

The Sauk RapidsRice Storm dance team found itself in its second year of Section 4AAA competition in 2018-19.

The kick team earned 11th of 12 participating teams at state, and the jazz team took fifth at the section meet.

This year, head coach Ali Mohr hopes to grow the team’s budding success.

“We are really trying to make a name for ourselves in AAA and succeed in our section,” Mohr said. “Placing in both kick and jazz at sections would be phenomenal.”

All but four dancers return to the dance floor.

“We have a veteran team,” Mohr said. “The consistency is something we haven’t had, and I hope it really benefits us this year. Over threequarters of our team have now danced on the state floor and know that feeling. It gives them something to work

for again since they’ve experienced it.”

Mohr and assistant coach Jennie Weber have worked together for three years. Lynn Quale has been a part of the coaching staff for two seasons. Former Storm dancer Kaeleigh Rainer, who graduated in May, joins as an assistant coach.

“We have worked out a pretty great system of what works and what doesn’t,” Mohr said.

“We have grown with this team over the years.”

The captains are seniors Erin Nelson and Megan Wahlin.

According to Mohr, Nelson is a leader on both kick and jazz, and Wahlin is known as a workhorse among teammates.

Junior Bella Peplinski helps teammates develop key skills, and sophomore Julia Propson is a dancer with incredible flexibility.

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“Campbell fits right in with the rest of the varsity team,” Mohr said. “She’ll definitely be someone to keep an eye on in both kick and jazz.”

Brainerd, Anoka, Tech and Sartell will be the Storm’s toughest competitors.

“They are wellknown teams with very successful track records and competing against them makes us better,” Mohr said. “Moving up to AAA has pushed our team to compete at that same level. This year we will keep looking at the score sheets to see where we differ from them and try to close those gaps.”

In the off-season, Section 4AAA was impacted by the section assignment reevaluation from the Minnesota State High School League. Rogers joined the section, while Tech dropped to AA. Tech has earned top three spots in Section 4AAA for several years.

Mohr expects the section competition to tighten as teams vie for the vacancy. Mohr said SRR has not faced Rogers in previous years, and she is anxious to see them perform.

With the first competition under the team’s belt, Mohr is seeing the strength of her seasoned dancers.

“Together they are working on the lack of technical difficulty, which has always been a weakness,” Mohr said. “I feel every

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Seniors Megan Wahlin (left) and Erin Nelson stand outside Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School before dance practice Nov. 14 in Sauk Rapids. The Storm will compete in the Forest Lake Invitational Saturday, Nov. 23, at Forest Lake High School in Forest Lake.

year conference and section are getting more competitive, but it’s fun to see the changes and how much we improve.

I am excited to see our dances improve this season as they are something new and different for our team.”

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Section shift bringing tougher competition Boys swim starts season against Tech, Rocori Dec. 12

BY ANNA HINKEMEYER STAFF WRITER

The competition for the Sauk Rapids-Rice boys swim and dive team will step up a notch as the team hits the pool this season.

As the Minnesota State High School League shifted section assignments in the offseason, the Storm were moved from Section 3A to Section 8AA. The Storm are charting into unfamiliar territory with the change.

Central Lakes Conference contenders Tech and Brainerd are the only section competitors Storm has swam against. Buffalo, Elk River, Maple Grove, Moorhead, Rogers and St. Michael-Albertville teams will be new adversaries in the pool.

“With the shift to 8AA, we know we will have a definite rise in competition,” said Ray Nelson, head coach. “We look to use this year as an opportunity to go against the best and continue our recent success.”

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“One of the best parts of this team is our leaders at the top,” Nelson said.

“We have a strong senior class with a number of others that will fill some very important roles with our team this year. Swim and dive is a sport where everyone can contribute.

We have a lot of depth with our team this year and look forward to using that to continue building a powerhouse within the state of Minnesota.”

While stateparticipating diver Jack Grabinski graduated, his younger brother Elijah Grabinski, a junior, will dive again this season. Elijah, who also participated at the state meet, took second and is expected to continue placing high throughout meets this season.

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Seniors Cole Bonovsky (from left), Isaac Freese, Cris Villagra and Preston Johnson stand on the pool deck before practice Nov. 19 in Sauk Rapids. The Sauk Rapids-Rice boys swim and dive team will compete in Section 8AA for the first time this season after being moved from Section 3A last spring. Not pictured are Garrett Feuling, Kayden Daniels and Thomas Daniels.

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Gymnastics team sets high stakes

Five captains return to team for final season

BY ANNA HINKEMEYER STAFF WRITER

The Sauk RapidsRice Storm gymnastics team returns this season with an incredible amount of experience as the girls prepare for the Storm’s first meet in Melrose. SRR will take to the gym at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 30, at Melrose High School.

“I am excited for the season,” said Elizabeth Walek, head coach. “We have a great group of gymnasts coming back who are ready to do the skills required.”

The Storm graduated Ann Starr. To fill the void is a group of five seniors who will captain the team.

Elie Weinert is a high scorer in vault, bars and floor. Morgan Thompson is a stronghold on vault.

Katlyn Schulz is a vault and bars specialist and Katelyn Fouquette

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Senior captains Morgan Thompson (from left), Elie Weinert, Katlyn Schulz, Katelyn Fouquette and Anna Walz stand at practice Nov. 14 at North Crest Kids Activity Center in Sauk Rapids. The Storm will take on the Dutchmen in Melrose at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 30, at Melrose High School.

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Anna Walz is the fifth senior on the team. Walz specializes in bars.

“These five will help tremendously,” Walek said. “They are all inspiring, positive and hardworking, and they will each shine in their own leadership roles.

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Freshmen Carley Weisenbeck and Liberty Kosloski return and will boost the team’s all-around scores.

Weisenbeck consistently scores 8.5 and higher across all events. Eighth grade athlete Samantha Caruth is strongest on beam.

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goals for each event as well as for the overall season.

“It starts with higher quality vaults, polishing and honing in on the flip and landing,” Walek said.

“We want to hit more requirements on bars, like handstands, giants and releases. The big things on beam is obtaining consistency in staying on, as well as bigger flights.

The skill that needs most work on floor is the twists. We have time to develop these skills and obtain progression.

Scores and other things will come from the effort and attitude reflected, so I am not worried about that.”

Last season, the team increased its competitiveness within the Central Lakes Conference, outscoring Alexandria and Fergus Falls.

SRR also earned the conference sportsmanship award.

Walek is also focused on personal growth for each of the gymnasts.

“I would love for them to achieve a team score of 140 or higher this year,” Walek said. “I am confident they can make that happen. It would be nice to see someone

represent the team, school and community at state, too. That’s what every coach wants.”

The Storm remain in Section 8AA, but section competition changed by the Minnesota State High School League in the off-season. Elk River-Zimmerman and St. Michael-Albertville were relocated to another section, while Sartell and Alexandria will not compete in 8AA. “Our section has always been one that represents great gymnastics,” Walek said. “We enjoy the competition. … We just need to embrace our challenges as opportunities, stay focused on what’s important and good things will come.”

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Storm return to ice with promise, experience Karna eager to start last season as head coach

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Solid defense and veteran goalies are strengths of the Storm boys hockey team this season.

“I think we will be strong on that end of the ice,” said Ken Karna, head coach. “Our biggest unknown at this point is who is going to put the puck in the net. We lost 13 seniors last year and only return eight or nine varsity guys this season, so there is a lot of potential to see who will step up and take over in those roles.”

Graduates made up 90% of Sauk RapidRice scoring in 2018-19.

Daymin Dodge, Drake Raduns-Parsley, Mason Wiebusch and Chase Christensen lit the lamp 54 times during the regular and post seasons; their absence leaves an offensive uncertainty.

However, Karna is confident his seasoned players will help carry the team and assist its new varsity additions.

Captains Brady Pesta and Durham Welch, both seniors, will lead with their junior counterparts, assistant captains Brandon Bokelman and Landon Lunser. Pesta is a three-year starter who earned a spot on the alltime defensemen scoring list for the program last year with 10 goals and 10 assists. Bokelman and Lunser are top forwards; last season, they scored nine and four goals, respectively. Welch is also a forward for the Storm – he did not tally assists or goals but played in 25 games.

“These four are definitely a group that leads by example,” Karna said. “I am looking forward to seeing what they can do for the team.”

Sophomore forward Cayden Christensen and sophomore defenseman Caleb Euteneuer will find their groove on the ice after playing varsity as freshman. Christensen posted two goals as a forward last year in the playoffs, while Euteneuer only played one game before suffering a knee injury that left him

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Captains Brandon Bokelman (from left), Brady Pesta, Durham Welch and Landon Lunser take a break from practice Nov. 12 at Sports Arena East in Sauk Rapids. The Storm boys hockey team will host its second game of the season at 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 26, against Gentry Academy at Sports Arena East in Sauk Rapids.

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Karna is also eager to see former transfer student Josiah Miller, a junior defenseman, shirt up in a varsity uniform.

In the net will be starting goalie Riley Weinand. Weinand, a junior, takes his post with an .875 save percentage over 1,200 minutes of game time. Junior Grayson Kobluk will back Weinand up in goal.

Karna will work his players to capitalize on power plays and secure penalty kills.

“We have to be better on these things in order to get over the hurdle of not being a 500 team,” Karna said. “We need to take more advantage of the opportunities we get and do a better job of shutting down on defense when we are down. We do fairly well with our five-onfive scenarios, but power plays and penalty kills can make a difference in a game.”

But first, the head coach will start with the basics.

“The big push with these kids is doing the little things right,” Karna said. “If you try to overthink things, that’s when mistakes start happening. Do little things right and the more challenging things will fall into place.”

Thurs., Jan. 16

The Storm started its season by hosting last year’s Section 5A champions from North Branch Nov. 22 at Sports Arena East in Sauk Rapids. The team will face Gentry Academy at 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 26, at home.

“Our section will be immensely competitive again this year,” Karna said. “Cambridge-Isanti and St. Francis came in while Legacy Christian dismantled their team.

Regardless, there are now 13 teams in the section. Monticello is always one to watch as they have been consistent for the last three or four years. But the top five or six teams in the section always battle, and as we near playoff time, we get a better sense of where things end up.”

One uncommon and unplanned aspect to the upcoming season is the two-week break from competition in the latter half of December.

“It was not planned this way, as we were hoping to do a Christmas tournament, but it didn’t work out,” Karna said.

“I am thinking this break will be a blessing in disguise for us to make any necessary changes mid-season and allow us to solidify our tactics and skills before ending the

season strong in January and February.”

This season is a bittersweet one for Karna, as it will be his last as head coach. Karna started coaching with the Storm seven years ago as an assistant. Five years ago, he stepped into the head coaching position.

“I don’t think there is ever a good time when a coach wants to walk away,” Karna said. “I will probably take more time to enjoy things this season and knowing it is all coming to an end, it will be interesting to see if I take a different perspective on things ....”

With 29 athletes largely comprised of sophomores and juniors, Karna is anxious to see what the season holds and what the Storm can accomplish.

“I want to make sure our seniors have a good last season and all the younger guys keep the momentum going for future seasons,” Karna said. “I think this team should be able to do some damage in the next couple years. My goal is to hopefully leave the program better than when I came in, leaving a strong foundation for whomever takes over next season.

I am just really looking forward to getting my last season started.”

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SSRR edges out St. Cloud Girls hockey Girls hockey team 1-1 on season

BY ANNA HINKEMEYER STAFF WRITER

The Storm’n Sabres girls hockey team had a rough start to the season as they lost 3-2 Nov. 8 in overtime to Rogers in the season opener, but the team came into its second game against the St. Cloud Icebreakers and edged out the rivals in a 4-3 victory on its home ice at Bernick’s Arena in Sartell.

“St. Cloud is our biggest rival, and we always have tight games with them,” said Marty Anderson, head coach.

“The game was a great confidence booster for everyone.”

After a scoreless first period, Lauren Wensel lit the lamp midway through the second period on assists from Morgan Cromwell and Nora Sauer.

However, the outlook of the game looked grim as the Icebreakers answered with three goals scored within a minute and a half in the latter part of the second.

“We took too many penalties in the second period, penalties that didn’t need to be taken,”

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Storm’n Sabres girls hockey captains Anna Orth (from left), Chloe Stockinger and Riley Trobec stand on the ice during practice Nov. 5 in Sartell. The team competed in its home opener Nov. 8 against Rogers at Bernick’s Arena in Sartell. Results of that game will appear in the Saturday, Nov. 16 Sauk Rapids Herald.

Anderson said.

“We spent so much time shorthanded in the second period that we gave them the momentum.”

The Storm’n Sabres came back in the third.

Kelly Carriere put up the first goal less than a minute into play with help from Cromwell. Holding their own, Sartell-Sauk RapidsRice capitalized on two power play opportunities.

The first came from Wensel at 4:25 into the third on assists from Carriere and Anna Orth.

Just over one minute later, Erika Johnson posted the final goal of the game on

another power play. Riley Trobec and Sauer assisted.

“Our goal was to get our momentum back in the third period, and we

did that with the early goal from Kelly Carriere,” Anderson said. “Then our power play cashed in twice in a row. We knew what we wanted to do on the power play early in the game, but it took until the third period to execute and it paid off.”

Despite earning the win, SSRR was outshot by the Icebreakers 43-25.

Both teams served eight penalty infractions – SSRR totaling 14 minutes and St. Cloud 16.

Chloe Stockinger was in the net for the Storm’n Sabres, where she boasted a .929 save percentage with 39 saves.

The Storm’n Sabres will head on the road to face the Otters at 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 26 in the Fergus Falls Ice Arena in Fergus Falls.

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Rocori - River Lakes Tues., Jan. 21 Kelly Carriere prepares to pass the puck to a teammate Nov. 15 in Sartell. Carriere scored a goal for the Storm’n Sabres girls hockey team in the first minute of the third period.

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Ingrid Buiceag-Arama maneuvers the puck through St. Cloud skaters Nov. 15 in Sartell. The Storm’n Sabres won against the Icebreakers 4-3.

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