Sauk Centre Herald 06-29-2023

Ambulance arrangements

City approves ALS transfer agreement with CentraCare

BY BEN SONNEK STAFF WRITER

The city of Sauk Centre has approved an ambulance agreement with CentraCare, affecting who responds to an Advanced Life Support transfer, although it is not anticipated to change the speed and care with which these transfers are already conducted.

During the Sauk Centre City Council’s June 21 meeting at Sauk Centre City Hall, City Administrator Vicki Willer presented the agreement with CentraCare regarding ALS transfers. An ALS transfer has the ability to administer certain medications, where a Basic Life Support transfer does not.

“In the past … (CentraCare) has a nurse in the ambulance, and then we pay the hospital for that service,” Willer said. “Because of their staffing issues and liability, they are being advised by their legal team to discontinue that practice … (effective) July 1.”

In place of that practice, a new policy was developed in consultation with CentraCare and the cities of Sauk Centre and Melrose. Without a nurse on board, the city ambulances would be without the necessary individual with an ALS license, but the policy outlines how CentraCare could deploy its CentraCare Service or Mayo Clinic ambulance until city ambulance service members can obtain ALS licenses. Starting July 1, whenever a CentraCare doctor determines a patient requires an ALS transfer, they will request the deployment of an ambulance from CentraCare Emergency Medical Services though the Allina Communications dispatch, rather than requesting a transfer via the Sauk Centre Ambulance Service.

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KOWSKI JOINS

SCPD

BY BEN SONNEK | STAFF WRITER

The Sauk Centre Police Department’s newest officer, Austin Kowski, has spent most of his life living in, participating in and being supported by the Sauk Centre community, and as an officer, he is ready to return the favor.

“I’ve always loved the community here,” Kowski said. “Once (Sergeant Joe Jensen) brought the opportunity, saying ‘We’re going to have a spot open,’ I wanted to jump on that … . The community has given me so much with sports, always being supportive; I don’t think I could think of everyone and thank everyone in person,

Sauk

A family of cyclists

Bike tour through Minnesota begins and ends in Albany

BY HERMAN LENSING | STAFF WRITER

For most of last week, there was a visible contingent of bikers in the area.

The 2023 Tour of Minnesota bike tour began June 17 at Albany Area Schools. Tents covered the ball fields near the school parking lots. Throughout the late afternoon and early evening, people could be seen pitching tents, visiting and greeting each other.

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but I do thank everyone … and now I can give back and be there for people.”

Growing up in Sauk Centre, Kowski was always interested in becoming either a teacher or a police officer.

“Once I got into seventh and eighth grade, that’s when it started to click,” Kowski said. “I started getting myself involved with law enforcement-type things, just to get my foot in the door, see the real aspect of law enforcement. Obviously, what you see on TV isn’t always what you get in the real world.”

Those experiences solidified Kows-

ki’s desire to go into law enforcement. Kowski is grateful for the support of his parents as he set his career path. Of course, he also witnessed the anti-police sentiment, particularly from the Minneapolis area, during 2020, but knowing his own character and reasons for wanting to assist the public as an officer kept him on track.

“I’ve never let that really affect me,” Kowski said. “It was obviously eye-opening … but staying within myself and knowing I’m doing this for the right reasons was the best thing just to keep me mentally there.”

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Kowski

Centre native looks forward to supporting community

PHOTO BY BEN SONNEK Austin Kowski readies a squad car at the Sauk Centre Police Department June 16 in Sauk Centre. Kowski has been working for the SCPD since June 7.

PHOTO BY BEN SONNEK Nestor Mendoza from Sacramento, California, shows off his 3D octopus chalk art June 24 in Sauk Centre. This was the second year for the Chalk in Sauk celebration.

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After breakfast, Tour of Minnesota cyclists prepare to hit the trail June 23 at the Stearns County Fairgrounds in Sauk Centre. The cyclists arrived in Sauk Centre June 22 and pitched their tents at the fairgrounds overnight.

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When Kowski graduated from Sauk Centre High School in 2021, he entered the Alexandria Technical and Community College Law Enforcement Training Center in Alexandria. He was with about 100 other students in his class, but by the end of the semester, a significant number had left the program. Kowski attributes that to the realization not that the job is more hazardous than expected, but rather that it can often seem uninteresting.

“The job isn’t always go go go, lights and sirens,” Kowski said. “You’re driving around most of the time, being proactive, talking with the community, building that community relation (and) things like that. That’s the biggest thing you learn, being patient and knowing how to talk with the community because you’re not always … going to hot calls and things like that.”

Kowski graduated May 10. A week later, the Sauk Centre City Council approved his appointment to the SCPD during their May 17 regular meeting. He has been working with the department since June 7.

Being on the police force has not signi changed how Kowski sees the community.

“Doing it now, I’m giving back instead of (the community) giving toward me and my sporting programs and school,” Kowski said. “I’m here to do my job and be professional, but I’m going to be one of those nice guys you see on the street. If people see me, I’d like for them to come up and talk to me … (I’d like to) make sure people are comfortable so that, if they need our help, they can call us.”

Ultimately, Kowski is happy and honored to be able to serve the Sauk Centre community in this capacity.

Cyclists from front

“This is the 49th anniversary of the tour,” said Rich Gordon, co-director. “We have plenty of riders who have been with us for many years and plenty of first timers, as well.”

The tour was started in 1974 by Jim Klobuchar, a Minneapolis Star Tribune columnist, who wrote about biking around the state.

“People would read articles during the week, and they started writing in and asking Jim, ‘Hey, how can we join you on this bicycle thing you do each year,’” Gordon said.

The tour grew from there. Klobuchar, who organized the event for 39 years, had three goals for the tour – visiting out of the way small towns, enjoying the heritage and culture of those towns and bringing economic development to the local businesses.

The tour has remained faithful to those goals over the years, according to Gordon. At one time, there were 300 to 400 participants on the trek through Minnesota.

“We limited the weeklong ride to 200 and about 30 or 40 are going to do a twoday ride,” Gordon said.

Longer treks started on June 19 from the school.

Some bikers went to Freeport and returned, some to Melrose, others to Sauk Centre and a few to Osakis. Others biked to Alexandria, where they camped for the night. They remained in Alexandria for a day, and then went on to Morris. The return trip to Albany had them camping in Sauk Centre June 22, Little Falls June 23, and by June 24 they were back in Albany.

Gordon said they have 20 to 25 volunteers.

Some people were new to the tour, while for others the ride is part of their summer. Vini Delgado, of Long Beach,

“Now that I’m in law enforcement, I’m going to be seeing people at their lows,” Kowski said.

“Helping them out and being a support factor for these people is what I look forward to, making sure they’re OK, being there for them and making sure the community knows not only I but the entire police department is here if they ever need help.”

the Alexandria Technical and Community College

Law Enforcement Training Center after graduating May 10 in Alexandria.

Previously, Kowski graduated from Sauk Centre High School in 2021.

9th Annual Scoops for Troops: Friday, June 30, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday, July 1, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Schaefer’s Market in Sauk Centre. Proceeds go to Eagle’s Healing Nest.

Pins and Needles Quilters Monthly Meeting: Second Tuesday of the Month, 7-9 p.m. at the Sauk Centre Senior Center, 321 4th St. N., Sauk Centre. Goal is to promote the art of quilt making at all skill levels by discussion, lessons, and show and tell of your projects at meetings.

Catholic in Recovery/All Addictions Anonymous: Second and fourth Saturday each month at 1 p.m. Located at Centre for Christ, Sauk Centre.

Little Sauk Legion Auxiliary Unit 417 Meeting: Second Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. at the Little Sauk Legion, Little Sauk. Western Stearns DFL: Meets every third Tuesday of the month, 6 p.m. potluck, 6:30 p.m. meeting. Location may vary, so please call Mitch Manoski at 320-282-8312 for location. New members welcome!

Sauk Centre History Museum and Research Center: Museum hours are Sunday and Monday - closed, Tuesday 1-5 p.m., Wednesday 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Thursday 1-5 p.m., Friday 12-4 p.m and Saturday 9 a.m.-12 p.m.. Located in the Sinclair Lewis Library building at 430 Main Street, Sauk Centre. Any questions, call 320-351-8777.

Mental Health Crisis Line: 320-253-5555 or 800-635-8008. Crisis Response Team for Benton, Sherburne, Stearns and Wright counties.

AA Meetings: Thursdays, 11 a.m. at United Church of Christ in Sauk Centre. For more information, call 320-429-1620. AA and Al-Anon 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays in Sauk Centre at United Church of Christ. Back to Basics Meeting, Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at Tutti Fruitti in Sauk Centre. For more information, call 218-240-1076. Wednesdays Big Book Meeting at 7 p.m., Civic Center, Melrose. For more information, call 320-241-3909.

NA Meetings: Mondays, 7 p.m. at River of Life Church, Sauk Centre and Fridays at 11 a.m. at Eagle’s Healing Nest Chapel, Sauk Centre.

Alzheimer’s Support Group: The support group for people caring for someone with memory loss holds monthly meetings every first Tuesday of the month 10-11:30 a.m. at Alternative Senior Care, 418 10th St. S., Sauk Centre. For more information, call 320-352-3350.

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California, is one of the latter.

“To me it is like a reunion,” he said. “We come together and touch base with people.”

License plates from across the United States and Canada could be seen, as well as Minnesota.

For Mary (Schoenberg)

Daniels of Chaska, who grew up near Elrosa, this year was like a homecoming.

“We look forward to this,” she said. “It’s a wonderful group of people.”

The sense of being a family is promoted at events during the tour. Participants gathered early evening June 17 in the Blattner Energy Arts Theatre in Albany, where Co-Director Doobie Kurus reviewed the tour itinerary and encouraged bikers to visit local communities and businesses.

“Our riders go out and spend money shopping, going out to eat in restaurants,” Gordon said.

Tour organizers plan the event for a different part of the state each year. There have been some changes along the

way. “We didn’t have luggage trucks when it started,” Gordon said. “We carried every piece of equipment we wanted, tents, sleeping bags on our bikes. Today, we have people who help out.”

There is a support van at rest stops along the way. It contains, according to Gordon, everything a biker could need, including what has become a traditional food on the tour.

“Riders expect the pea-

nut butter and pickle sandwiches,” Gordon said. “A few years ago one rider asked if they could put a pickle on his peanut butter sandwich. It has become a thing.”

For many, though, the tour is not about the miles or sandwiches. It is about coming together with friends.

“Jim Klobuchar’s intent was to create a family of cyclists,” said Delgado. “To a large degree he has.”

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Jeanette Dolan, of Minot, North Dakota, pitches her tent at the Stearns County Fairgrounds June 22 in Sauk Centre. Th 2023 Tour of Minnesota began and ended in Albany, the longer rides starting June 19 and ending June 24.

Ed Newman (from left), of downtown Minneapolis, gets his lunch from Madyson Gerads, Jaime Morgan and Jodi Hinnenkamp June 22 at the Stearns County Fairgrounds in Sauk Centre. The Tour of Minnesota marked its 49th anniversary this year.

Cyclists cross the Main Street bridge on their last day of the Tour of Minnesota June 23 in Sauk Centre. The tour was started by Minneapolis Star Tribune columnist Jim Klobuchar in 1974.

‘Beauty and the Beast’ rehearsals underway

MELROSE – Rehearsals have begun for the July 17, 18, 19, 21, 22 and 23 Melrose Stages, Inc., production of “Beauty and the Beast” at the Marit Elliott Performing Arts Center in Melrose.

Leading the cast of 47 adults and students, from St. Cloud to Sauk Centre, are Maria Warhol as Belle and Luke Rentschler as the Beast. Mrs. Potts is played by Becky Kapsner, Andrew Peterson is Gaston, Mia McCoy is Madame Bouche, Brandon Stalboerger is Lumiere, Shalon Wilber is Cogsworth and Sam Duff is Lefou.

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Jay Wilber (front, from left) as Chip and Tom Satterlee as Maurice, (back, from left) Becky Kapsner as Mrs. Potts and Brandon Stalboerger as Lumiere are among the cast of 47 adults and students in the Melrose Stages, Inc., production of “Beauty and the Beast.” The musical will be presented at the Marit Elliott Performing Arts Center in Melrose.

CRIME & SAFETY

Sauk Centre man sentenced for criminal sexual conduct ST. CLOUD – Maurice Joe Klaphake, 82, of Sauk Centre, has been convicted of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct involving a minor.

Klaphake was sentenced May 15 by a Stearns County judge to a 10-year stayed sentence of three years in prison, as well as 90 days of electronic home monitoring and supervised probation for 10 years. He must register as a predatory offender, attend a sex offender program, possess or use no sexually explicit material of any kind and have no unsupervised contact with minors.

In 2022, Klaphake admitted to inappropriate contact with a 15-year-old female as well as showing a pornograph-

City council from front

Both the SCAS and Melrose Area Ambulance have submitted part-time ALS license applications to the Minnesota Emergency Medical Service Regulatory Board, and the earliest they could receive an ALS license is estimated to be about five to nine months. Once SCAS and MAA receive their licensure, the ambulance call process will change; SCAS will be the first called for the transfer, and if nobody with an ALS license is available, MAA and then CentraCare will be called.

“This happens quite rapidly, so there’s not really a time delay,” Willer said.

Sauk Centre currently has three paramedics on its service who would be able to take an ALS transfer, although it is anticipated that number could grow until the time the agreement is in place. According to Willer, some nurses on the ambulance staff could have some ALS licensure requirements waived due to overlap in nursing and ALS training.

The council unanimously approved the agreement.

Other city council news:

– Sauk Centre Public Works’ recent activities have including finishing their first street patching pass and installing the play structure in Hickman Park. With sidewalk inspections complete, repair notice letters are being sent to city homeowners whose sidewalks need repair; the deadline for the residents to repair their sidewalks on their own is Aug. 1, after which the city will handle the repairs. SCPW also finished installing a boiler in the library to replace one that malfunctioned.

– According to the Sauk Centre Planning Commission, the city issued 24 building permits in April for a total $1.3 million construction value and 11 permits in May with a total $291,000 construction value, most of which were for mis-

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cellaneous residential buildings. In 2022, the city issued 28 building permits in April with a total $11.2 million construction value and 46 permits in May with a total $805,000 construction value.

– Approved a 2024-25 extension of the city’s criminal prosecution contract with Stearns County, handling prosecutions for the Sauk Centre Police Department while also providing victim and witness assistance, civil asset forfeiture, appellate representation, law enforcement training and 24-7 availability for law enforcement questions. The contract has a flat rate of $34,000 per year, an 8% increase over the prior contract for 2022-23.

– Approved a variance for a property owned by S. William Property Management on the 700 block of Grove Lake Street, allowing the reduction of a rear yard setback from 25 feet to 19 feet so a twin home can be built.

– Approved a variance for CSNP Properties to allow a minor subdivision for a property

ic photo to two minor females who came to his house on a regular basis.

Sauk Centre woman sentenced for assault ST. CLOUD – Shania Klong Malsol, 31, of Sauk Centre, has been convicted of assault in the third degree. Malsol was sentenced May 15 by a Stearns County judge to supervised probation for three years, monitored by the county. In 2022, a man was brought to an emergency room for a large laceration on his head, reporting Malsol had struck him with an object and repeatedly punched him in the back of the head.

on the 700 block of Main Street North, between Fairway Pines Senior Living and Mainstreeter Apartments. Both properties will meet the minimum requirements for an R-2 multi-family parcel, and anticipated future development includes a total of 10 units in five buildings, the lot split allowing for construction commencement of the first two buildings, one on each lot.

– Approved a pay request of $10,559.15, the fifth and final pay request from Mark Lee Excavating for their Arrowsmith Project work. The council also approved a pay

request of $236,729.06 for Kuechle Underground for their grading work on the Authors Addition Project. – Received notification from the League of Minnesota Cities of a 4.5% dues increase for the 2023-24 fiscal year, Sept. 1, 2023, through Aug. 31, 2024.

The next city council meeting will be at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 5. The meeting will begin with a public hearing for the proposed Lakeview Drive and Sauk Lake street improvements and preliminary assessments.

COMMUNITY STARS

Middendorf on UND president’s roll of honor

GRAND FORKS, NORTH DAKOTA – The University of North Dakota’s Office of the Registrar has released its president’s roll of honor for the 2023 spring semester; included on the list is Sauk Centre student Jackie Middendorf. To qualify for the UND president’s roll of honor, a student must have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.80 or higher and have also earned a minimum of 30 semester hours and have completed a minimum of 12 hours at the close of the semester, eight of which must be for traditional letter grades.

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I love summer for a whole host of reasons: flowers, gardening, festivals, concerts, hiking, biking, grilling and oodles of conversations on our deck or while we’re out enjoying the lake, just to name a few.

Saturday morning, I was up early to enjoy my coffee, flowers, garden and quiet time on our deck before the day’s hullabaloo began. Later that morning, my children had a playdate.

The original plan was to go swimming; however, the weather had other thoughts on those plans. My children’s time was spent playing at home with the toys they rarely use, while I was able to get laundry and other household chores done before the weather cleared up and we headed out to the Rock the Dock on Sauk Lake concert.

There were so many great options in the area, it was hard to choose what to do and when. Rock the Dock, Art on the Ave and Chalk Fest, and just a few miles down the road was Melrose Riverfest.

It still amazes me how much there is to do if you just take time to look around. Which reminds me, don’t forget to put Sinclair Lewis Days on your calendar for July 12 to 16. All the fun details will be outlined in the Sinclair Lew-

If you turned on the news at any point last weekend, your eyes were probably met with reports on the massive concert in Minneapolis on Friday and Saturday. Famous singer Taylor Swift took over Minnesota, drawing over 120,000 fans to U.S. Bank Stadium over two nights of music.

When she announced the concert last November, it was a catfight for tickets. Lucky fans, who were able to navigate the chaos of the Ticketmaster queue, held tight to the precious tickets that sold out in less than a day. Unfortunately, I wasn’t one of them – that is, until February rolled around and an opportunity to get a ticket fell in my lap. I jumped at the chance and secured two tickets high above the stage in the upper section of the stadium. An event I never thought I would be able to attend was suddenly a date added to my calendar.

This led to my friend and I loading into the car Friday afternoon and driving straight into the craziness. Upon arrival, we realized the city had been overrun by Taylor Swift fans (Swifties) decked out in glittery, extravagant outfits inspired by Swift’s music. Of course, my friend and I were also dressed for the occasion in clothes that matched the theme of our favorite albums. We both have grown up Swifties and listen to Taylor Swift every day, so this opportunity was like no other.

Swift started her set at 8 o’clock with bright lights and glamor, causing the crowd to go crazy at just the sight of her. Even from our higher seats, we had a full view of the

is Days Gazette coming out July 7 in the Star Shopper.

Outside of summer festivals and concerts, we are so lucky and blessed to have the Lake Wobegon Trail and so many beautiful neighborhoods to bike and walk through. I have a garden and flowers at my home, but sometimes it’s just nice to see someone else’s flower combinations or garden layouts. I’ve gotten so many great ideas looking at what other people have done. Thank you, Sauk Centre residents, for sharing your talents. I do appreciate you all so much.

Another part of summer that is amazing is grilling. Our family loves to grill. We enjoy grilling on a Sunday afternoon and throwing on a few extra raspberry chipotle chicken breasts or steaks to put on top of salads or reheat with a veggie for quick suppers on busy weeknights.

Finally, one of my all-time favorite parts of summer is visiting, whether it be on my deck at home or on the lake, pontooning or floating. We all seem to be more social when the air doesn’t hurt to breathe and we don’t need 15 layers on in order to quickly run to our cars that have been running for far too long and are still only warm at best.

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stage and could hear her vocals clear as day. There truly wasn’t a bad seat in the house. She went through a three-hour-long concert that spanned across 10 of her “eras” and featured 44 songs. There wasn’t a single intermission, and the only breaks in the show were during her costume changes. The concert showed me how much of a grip Taylor Swift has on the music industry. It seemed as though everybody there knew each lyric and connected to each song personally. I’ve had friends who aren’t fans ask me why I like her so much. The truth is, she appeals to every single emotion possible. If I’m happy, she has a song for it. If I’m sad, there’s a song for it. If I’m angry, invigorated, tired or numb, she has a song for it. Throughout the concert, I felt like I was a kid again, dancing the night away. It was truly one of the best experiences of my life.

At the end, as the confetti fell and the smoke cleared, my friend and I sat in our seats, unable to move. We stayed there until there were only about 20 fans left in the stadium, taking in the spectacle we just witnessed. I knew I would never go to a concert that made me feel like that again, and I wanted to stay in that moment as long as possible. When an artist can make a fan feel that way, it’s captivating in the best way possible. I don’t know how Taylor is able to communicate so well through her songs, but I do know that her songs will be felt throughout the generations to come.

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Two parades down. Oodles to go. The summer is filled with festivals, many with parades. Themed floats and bands lend a lot to parades. We celebrated Melrose Riverfest last weekend, and I am happy to report we had a few bands in the parade. The Meire Grove Community Band is always great to listen to, the Albany Community Band and the Winona Cotter Schools marching band who, the next day, competed in the Vikingland Band Festival in Alexandria, where they earned Class A honors and were named the people’s choice. If you like listening to and watching marching bands, I encourage you to attend this festival at least once. I went a few years ago and was blown away with the number of bands and their performances.

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It’s too bad marching bands have gone by the wayside at many high schools. Yes, it’s a time commitment for the band members and director, but there is also the high school and community pride that comes with listening to your hometown marching band. Years ago, when I spent the summer with cousins in Willmar, we were watching the city’s parade, and when I saw a band coming down the street with members wearing kilts, I knew it was the Melrose High School band marching band because it was a unique uniform back then. While I received good-natured teasing from my cousins because the guys were wearing what they called skirts, I was darn proud of our band. Led by our band director, Mr. (Dave) Fox, they put a lot of work and effort into their performances, which all bands do.

When I covered the West Union Fourth of July parade for the Sauk Centre Herald – yes, I know, years and years ago – Sauk Centre High School’s band members marched in it, wearing their lightweight summer uniforms. It sounded so nice as they walked the parade route.

People flocked to West Union on that special day that included a potluck lunch following the parade. It really shouldn’t have surprised me. People seem to come out of walls for get-togethers in small towns, especially if it involves throwing out candy – and, in my younger years, handing out beer and tossing water balloons.

I drank my share of beer – from cans and kegs – distributed during the Greenwald Barley Days parade. I was even offered, but turned down, a beer as I drove through Saturday’s Melrose Riverfest parade. The Ward Springs Fourth of July parade used to be a good one for water balloon tossing and handing out beer until it got carried away and the parade went away. Gone by the wayside was common sense when throwing out water balloons, and that wrecked what was a good thing for many people.

One year we, Dizzy Lizzies, were in the noon Ward Springs parade, which went down a street, turned around and went back again. There was no scheduled lineup. You fell in line as you arrived. It was raining cats and dogs, but the parade went on, and by the time it was over, the sun was out and our clothes were almost dry, so we headed out to Dizzy Lizzy MaryAnn Primus’ family lake cabin for an afternoon of fun. As if we hadn’t had enough fun – and probably refreshments – already.

Sinclair Lewis Days is right around the corner, and that means the parade lineup is growing. Streets will be lined with people; I have no doubt. Freeport’s and Albany’s parades are always filled with themed floats, and throw in Holdingford Daze parade and it’s a summer filled with parade fun – plus you will have a stash of candy that will last you until Halloween.

Bring on the parade plethora.

Be proud to be a citizen of a great nation

By Jay

Backer, Senate District 12 Republican chair

Two hundred forty-seven years ago, in 1776, after affixing his signature to the Declaration of Independence, John Adams wrote to his wife, Abigail, explaining the significance of what he and the founding fathers had done.

In his letter, he stated, “I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated, by succeeding Generations, as the great anniversary Festival. It ought to be commemorated, as the Day of Deliverance by solemn Acts of Devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be solemnized with Pomp and Parade, with Shews, Games, Sports, Guns, Bells, Bonfires and Illuminations from one End of this Continent to the other from this Time forward forever more.”

One year later, in 1777, the first official Fourth of July celebration was held in Philadelphia. Ever since, Americans have celebrated our country’s independence exactly as predicted by John Adams.

This year, as we celebrate, let us express our thanks we are a nation of hope, opportunity and peace. Let us never forget the sacrifices so many have made to keep our country free.

Happy Fourth of July. Stand tall and be proud to be a citizen of this great nation. God bless America.

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100 years ago • June 28, 1923

Borgmann barn burns down from lightning strike

Following a multi-day heat spell, the Sauk Centre area was hit with a number of storms, the worst of which occurred Sunday afternoon and night as they blew down trees and razed several barns and outbuildings. The new barn at the farm of Henry G. Borgmann, south of Sauk Centre, was struck by lightning around 12:15 a.m. Monday and burned to the ground; Borgmann and his family were away visiting friends at Hill City, and a hired hand was alone at the farm at the time. In spite of the danger and difficulty, night telephone operator Lucy Schwartz was able to reach a number of neighbor farmers to help, and the local fire department was on scene in less than 15 minutes. The wind was blowing toward the farmhouse about 200 feet from the barn, and with great difficulty, it was saved.

50 years ago • June 28, 1973

Cancer clinic, seminar held in Sauk Centre

The Sauk Centre Clinic completed 139 breast and pap/ breast combination examinations during the June 23 Free Cancer Detection and Education Clinic. Patients were notified immediately if any abnormalities were detected in the breast examinations, and pap results will be sent through the mail. Previously, a professional doctors’ seminar, funded by the American Cancer Society and the Department of Health, was conducted the evening of June 22 in the cafeteria of St. Michael’s Hospital in Sauk Centre in conjunction with the cancer clinic.

Thank you

The family of Lawrence Rousslange appreciates the cards, prayers and sympathy we received after the loss of our Dad from our family, friends and neighbors.

A special thank you to Fr. Mark Botzet, Deacon Tom McFadden, the servers, Kathy Leukam and Maggie Sonnek for providing him with a beautiful funeral Mass and the Christian Mothers for serving the lunch.

Thank you to Linda and staff at Patton Schad Funeral Services for their professional services.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage:

DATE OF MORTGAGE: July

13, 2020

ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE:

$191,369.00

MORTGAGOR(S): Drake Mudrow, a single man MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for Broker Solutions, Inc. dba New American Funding, its successors and assigns DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING:

Recorded: July 28, 2020, Stearns County Recorder Document Number: A1575562 LOAN MODIFICATION: Dated: February 20, 2021 Recorded: March 1, 2021 Document Number: A1595476 ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: And assigned to: U.S. Bank National Association Dated: November 23, 2020

Recorded: November 25, 2020, Stearns County Recorder

Document Number: A1586886 Transaction Agent: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.

NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage:

DATE OF MORTGAGE: March 16, 2018

ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE:

$154,700.00

MORTGAGOR(S): Thomas J Salzer a single person

MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for Primelending, a Plainscapital Company, its successors and assigns

DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded: April 5, 2018, Stearns County Recorder

Document Number: A1517651

ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: And assigned to: U.S. Bank

National Association Dated: September 18, 2019

Recorded: September 27, 2019,

25 years ago • June 30, 1998

Historic Sauk Centre house finishes exterior renovations

A unique three-story brick house on Oak Street in Sauk Centre has recently finished its exterior renovations. The structure, originally built in 1893, has yet to have its interior restored to its original condition, and it presently includes one apartment in the basement along with the master residents on the remaining three floors. The house was one of the four three-storied homes in Sauk Centre around the turn of the century; it was built by Joe Miller, an immigrant from Bohemia and first settler of Getty Township, who also constructed the Corner Bar as a pool hall and saloon.

10 years ago • June 27, 2013

Wessel retires from high school secretary position

After 31 years with Sauk Centre Public Schools, high school secretary LaDonna Wessel retired at the end of the 2012-13 school year. A stay-at-home mother for two children, Wessel was originally asked to help a non-English-speaking little girl from Laos ride the bus to kindergarten, and then eventually served as a volunteer in Lorraine Peschel’s kindergarten class; she was also a playground supervisor, a library aide and district printer before she was hired as high school secretary in 1999 for principal Erich Martens. From there, she became a well-known and beloved figure in a school where the students would often tower over her 5-foot stature, and during this year’s graduation ceremonies, she was presented with an honorary diploma as an honorary member of the Class of 2013.

Thank you to the staff at Getty Street Assisted Living for the wonderful care you provided him the past few years and to the CentraCare hospice team for providing his care during his final days.

We appreciated all the memories and stories that were shared with us. May God bless you all.

Linda Bromenshenkel and family

Duane and LuAnn Rousslange and family

Keith Rousslange

Deb and John Metcalf and family H-26-1P

PUBLIC NOTICES

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

Transaction Agent Mortgage Identification Number: 1003763-0300354802-3

Lender/Broker/Mortgage Originator: Broker Solutions, Inc. dba New American Funding Residential Mortgage Servicer: U.S. Bank National Association COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Stearns Property Address: 413 5th Ave S, Sartell, MN 56377 Tax Parcel ID Number: 92.57074.0354 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 2, Block 4, Sartell Heights South Plat Two, Stearns County, Minnesota AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE: $200,793.89

THAT all pre-foreclosure requirements have been complied with; that no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; that this is registered property; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above-described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE:

August 01, 2023, at 10:00 AM

PLACE OF SALE: County

Sheriff`s office, Law Enforcement Center, 807 Courthouse Square, St. Cloud, Minnesota to pay the debt secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any, on said premises and the costs and disbursements, including attorney fees allowed by law, subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns.

If the Mortgage is not reinstated under Minn. Stat. §580.30 or the property is not redeemed under Minn. Stat. §580.23, the Mortgagor must vacate the property on or before 11:59 p.m. on February 1, 2024, or the next business day if February 1, 2024, falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday. Mortgagor(s) released from financial obligation: NONE

THIS COMMUNICATION IS FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR

ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

Stearns County Recorder Document Number: A1553424

Transaction Agent: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. Transaction Agent Mortgage Identification Number: 100053601316417285

Lender/Broker/Mortgage Originator: Primelending, a Plainscapital Company Residential Mortgage Servicer: U.S. Bank National Association COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Stearns Property Address: 5907 Rolling Ridge Rd, Saint Cloud, MN 56303-0640 Tax Parcel ID Number: 82.52629.0223

LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 14, Block 2, Westwood Park, Stearns County, Minnesota

AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE:

$199,386.22

THAT all pre-foreclosure requirements have been complied with; that no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; that this is registered property; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above-described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows:

DATE AND TIME OF SALE: July 11, 2023, at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: County Sheriff`s office, Law Enforcement Center, 807 Courthouse Square, St. Cloud, Minnesota to pay the debt secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any, on said premises and the costs and disbursements, including attorney fees allowed by law, subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns.

If the Mortgage is not reinstated under Minn. Stat. §580.30 or the property is not redeemed under Minn. Stat. §580.23, the Mortgagor must vacate the property on or before 11:59 p.m. on January 11, 2024, or the next business day if January 11, 2024, falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday.

Mortgagor(s) released from financial obligation: NONE THIS COMMUNICATION IS FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR

THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION.

THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.

DATED: June 12, 2023

MORTGAGEE: U.S. Bank National Association Wilford, Geske & Cook, P.A. Attorneys for Mortgagee 7616 Currell Boulevard, Suite 200 Woodbury, MN 55125 (651) 209-3300 File Number: 051936-F5 H-24-6B

ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION.

THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.

DATED: May 17, 2023

MORTGAGEE: U.S. Bank National Association Wilford, Geske & Cook, P.A. Attorneys for Mortgagee 7616 Currell Boulevard, Suite 200 Woodbury, MN 55125 (651) 209-3300 File Number: 050446-F3 H-21-6B

Naz Reid reaps rewards of hard work

Glancing at any Minnesota Timberwolves social media post involving forward Naz Reid, one can discern one thing: the team, and their fanbase, loves Naz Reid.

An ongoing joke, one the Timberwolves themselves have embraced, is simply saying “Naz Reid” as a response to anything related to the athletic big man, and this essence of fun and lightheartedness has only evolved as Reid’s role within the roster has grown more and more prominent.

BY EVAN MICHEALSON Everything Sports with Evan

His increased impact has been so noticeable, in fact, that the team has locked up one of their most promising players, signing Reid to a three-year, $42 million extension before the start of NBA free agency.

Reid passes the eye test with flying colors. He came into the league as an undrafted prospect with several critical concerns, from his weight and lack of consistency to how his defensive abilities, or lack thereof, would translate to the next level. However, he has dropped 30 pounds since entering the league and has developed into a scorer at will off the bench for Minnesota, averaging 11.5 points per game while averaging 18 minutes.

How Reid scores is what makes him such an intriguing player, and an exciting one at that. Despite standing at 6'9" and weighing 260 pounds, he can really move and

take advantage of big-on-big matchups, using elite ball handling skills and a variety of skillful moves under the basket to find buckets. As if that were not enough, he is also dangerous if you decide to cover the drive completely; the LSU product knocked down over 34% of his 3-point tries during the 2022-23 season.

This scoring versatility is reflected in his results. After the All-Star break, only Joel Embiid, named the league’s MVP, averaged more points per minute than Naz Reid.

While the Timberwolves already possesses a pair of natural centers in Karl-Anthony Towns and Rudy Gobert, there is merit for extending Reid even despite a difficult road to more playing time. Minnesota desperately missed Reid’s show-stopping energy off the bench; in their five playoff games against the Denver Nuggets, the Timberwolves averaged 18.8 points off the bench, which would have been the lowest mark in the NBA across an entire season by nearly 10 full points.

Reid still has a lot of room to grow as a defender, and one wonders if he cannot progress even further as an offensive player with more experience under his belt. Regardless, what Reid already possesses as part of the team’s large class of promising young players makes him a fan favorite and more than worthy of the contract he was given.

Community Ed corner

Student Activities/ Classes:

We have the following activities and classes. Please view the website for more information or contact us.

– Summer Recreation/ Activities and Swimming

Lessons: Information and listings for summer rec, swim lessons and camps registration are currently open. We do have openings for swim lessons so please check online or contact our office.

– Drivers Education

Classroom Training – New Addition: July 31-Aug. 11.

We are adding a second

class that will begin at 8:30 a.m. This class will be done via Zoom, and each class begins at 8 a.m. 10 sessions.

– Open Swim: – Monday, July 10, 5:30-7:30 p.m. – Monday, July 17,

p.m. – Tuesday, July 18, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Monday, July 24,

p.m.

Tuesday, July 25, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Registration information: – Paper registration directions: Please include your name, address, phone

number and the name of the class along with payment. Please contact us if you have questions.

– Online registration directions: Registration is accessed online at our website by selecting the RevTrak Online Store; then, click on the Community Education tile to bring you to our Community Education listings.

Contact information: Angie Christians, Activities/Community Education assistant, angie. christians@isd743.org or (320) 352-2258 Ext. 4006 Brent Lieser,

Notice of Application for a Livestock Feedlot Permit

Notice is hereby given per Minnesota Statutes, chapter 116, that Robert and Donna Worms Farm has made an application to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency or the County of Stearns for permit to construct or expand a feedlot with a capacity of 500 animal units or more.

The existing and/or proposed feedlot will be located in the part of the NE 1/4 of sec 1, T 124N, R 34W of Lake George Township, Stearns County, State of Minnesota. The existing facility consists of beef slaughter steers, dairy cows, and replacement heifers for a total of 186.3 animal units; an open front heifer shed; and an earthen liquid manure storage area (LMSA). The proposed facility consists of 500 head of beef slaughter steers with a 300’x67’ steer finishing barn and a 240’x56’ underbarn LMSA. The total animal unit capacity will be 686.3 animal units.

This publication shall constitute as notice to each resident and each owner of real property within 5,000 feet of the perimeter of the proposed feedlot as required by Minnesota State Law. Published in the Sauk Centre Herald, June 29, 2023. H-26-1P

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage:

DATE OF MORTGAGE: January 15, 2021

ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $426,788.00

MORTGAGOR(S): James Whiley and Darcy Whiley, spouses married to each other

by Brent Lieser SC Community Education Coordinator

Community Education director, brent.lieser@ isd743.org or (320) 3522258 Ext. 4005

Follow us on Facebook @saukcentreschools or on Twitter @streetercommed.

THAT all pre-foreclosure requirements have been complied with; that no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; that this is registered property; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above-described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows:

DATE AND TIME OF SALE:

July 25, 2023, at 10:00 AM

PLACE OF SALE: County

Sheriff`s office, Law Enforcement Center, 807 Courthouse Square, St. Cloud, Minnesota to pay the debt secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any, on said premises and the costs and disbursements, including attorney fees allowed by law, subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns. If the Mortgage is not reinstated under Minn. Stat. §580.30 or the property is not redeemed under Minn. Stat. §580.23, the Mortgagor must vacate the property on or before 11:59 p.m. on January 25, 2024, or the next business day if January 25, 2024, falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday. Mortgagor(s) released from financial obligation: NONE THIS COMMUNICATION IS FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY

INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.

DATED: June 5, 2023

MORTGAGEE: Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, as trustee for Freddie Mac Seasoned Credit Risk Transfer Trust, Series 2021-3 Wilford, Geske & Cook, P.A. Attorneys for Mortgagee 7616 Currell Boulevard, Suite 200 Woodbury, MN 55125

(651) 209-3300

File Number: 052341-F1 H23-6B

WE’RE HIRING!

MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC, its successors and assigns

DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING:

Recorded: March 10, 2021, Stearns County Recorder

Document Number: A1596445

ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: And assigned to: CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC

Dated: May 4, 2023

Recorded: May 9, 2023, Stearns County Recorder Document Number: A1652666

Transaction Agent: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC, its successors and assigns

Transaction Agent Mortgage Identification Number: 1007191-0000900693-1

Lender/Broker/Mortgage

Originator: CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC Residential Mortgage Servicer: CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC

COUNTY IN WHICH

PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Stearns Property Address: 13001 Bayview Rd, South Haven, MN 55382 Tax Parcel ID Number: 09.05441.0000

LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Part of Government Lot Four (4), in Section One (1), Township One Hundred Twenty-one (121) North, Range Twenty-eight (28), West, and also part of Southeast Quarter of Southeast Quarter (SE1/4 SE1/4) of Section Two (2), in Township 121 North, Range 28 West, described as follows: Beginning at Southeast Corner of Section 2, Township 121 North, Range 28 West, thence North 89°49` West on South line thereof, 187.0 feet, thence North 05°19` East 97.33 feet; thence South 86°03` East, 363 feet, more or less, to shoreline of Clearwater Lake; thence Southeasterly on said shoreline to South line of said Government Lot Four (4), thence South 89°07` West on said South line 264 feet, more or less, to the point of beginning, Stearns County, Minnesota AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE

AS OF DATE OF NOTICE:

$429,917.28

THAT all pre-foreclosure requirements have been

complied with; that no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; that this is registered property; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above-described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows:

DATE AND TIME OF SALE:

August 08, 2023, at 10:00 AM

PLACE OF SALE: County Sheriff`s office, Law Enforcement Center, 807 Courthouse Square, St. Cloud, Minnesota to pay the debt secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any, on said premises and the costs and disbursements, including attorney fees allowed by law, subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns.

If the Mortgage is not reinstated under Minn. Stat. §580.30 or the property is not redeemed under Minn. Stat. §580.23, the Mortgagor must vacate the property on or before 11:59 p.m. on February 8, 2024, or the next business day if February 8, 2024, falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday.

Mortgagor(s) released from financial obligation: NONE THIS COMMUNICATION IS FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION.

THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.

DATED: June 16, 2023

MORTGAGEE: CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC Wilford, Geske & Cook, P.A. Attorneys for Mortgagee 7616 Currell Boulevard, Suite 200 Woodbury, MN 55125 (651) 209-3300

File Number: 052877-F1 H-25-6B