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Same Local Coverage Since 1854. Saturday, September 28, 2019
11 2nd Ave. N., Unit 103, Sauk Rapids, Benton County, MN 56379
Vol. 165, No. 25
LGA offsets levy Sauk Rapids approves increase of less than half percent BY NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER
SAUK RAPIDS – Residents in the city of Sauk Rapids may have some relief on their city property taxes come 2020. The Sauk Rapids City Council approved a .25% increase to its preliminary levy at the Sept. 23 meeting. The total increase is $10,000. Although the amount seems slim, city finance director Jack Kahlhamer said it is not rare. “We’ve had numerous years where we have kept the levy the same,” Kahlhamer said after the meeting. “So, we’ve done pretty good with that over the years but that’s not to say some year’s it doesn’t go up 6% or 7% … It’s even gone down a few years.” Local government aid offsets the city’s increase in general fund costs. The city will receive $168,000
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Seniors Tai Lam and Nikita Presler stand on stage at the Sauk RapidsRice High School Performing Arts Center Sept. 23 in Sauk Rapids. The two were crowned the 2019 homecoming king and queen.
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Hometown commitment Anytime Fitness receives community outreach award BY ANNA HINKEMEYER STAFF WRITER
SAUK RAPIDS – John Schultz opened his first franchise location of Anytime Fitness in May 2013, followed by two more locations, in the Twin Cities metro area. His wife, Kelsey, joined the full-time adventure in January 2018, when they acquired the Sauk Rapids location. “We were very excited to get into Sauk Rapids,” John said. “I grew up here and have a lot of connections to the community, so it was a fun
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The Anytime Fitness of Sauk Rapids staff – Emma Backes (from left), Jake Lubbesmeier, John Schultz, Kelsey Schultz, Sam Freese and Michael Moritz – receive the community outreach award from Anytime Fitness corporate Sept. 12 in Woodbury. The community outreach award is one of 10 annual awards given by the corporation.
step to make.” A community first culture in the club is how the Schultzes started and the two, along with their staff members, were rec-
ognized for their community involvement by Anytime Fitness corporate Sept. 12 in Woodbury. “Anytime Fitness
corporate gives out 10 awards each year to independently owned clubs,” Kelsey said. “With over 3,500 clubs, it is an honor to be chosen for one of
PUBLIC NOTICES • Mortgage Foreclosure - Belanger/Hunt - pg. 14 • City of Sauk Rapids Reg. Minutes, Sept. 9, 2019 pg. 18 • Mortgage Foreclosure - Miller - pg. 15 • Benton County Notice of Public Hearings - pg. 18 • Mortgage Foreclosure - Watson - pg. 15 • Sauk Rapids-Rice School Reg. Board Meeting, Sept. 9, • Assumed Name - Hip Nana Quilting - pg. 15 2019 - pg. 14 • Assumed Name - Johnson Precision Builders - pg. 15
them.” The Sauk Rapids location was chosen for the community outreach award, which focuses on a club’s commitment to providing a community sense within the club, as well as being involved in the greater community. Community is one of the four Cs the Schultzes run their business by – convenience, coaching, community and cleanliness. “Our goal is to create a comfortable place for people to achieve their fitness goals,” John said. “When someone walks through the door, we want them to feel supported by our staff and make sure they feel comfortable with asking any
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