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County goes live with commissioner Maiers have meetings showcased Recordings offer extra accessibility for past, future meetings BY JAKOB KOUNKEL STAFF WRITER
FOLEY – Starting July 21, meetings of the Benton County Board of Commissioners will be livestreamed via YouTube. Meetings take place at 9 a.m. on the first and third Tuesdays of each month, making it difficult for residents with ordinary workday hours to attend. Supplementing its physical meetings with an online version also helps people who have transportation or health concerns, providing an alternative medium to listen to the meetings. “It definitely makes our meetings more accessible to folks,” said Monty Headley, county administrator, who organizes the board meetings. “It’s good making government more accessible.” The board originally made the decision to livestream its meetings late 2019.
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Galaxie Skyliner in area parades BY ANNA HINKEMEYER STAFF WRITER
SAUK RAPIDS – Muscle cars and sports cars tend to turn heads and garner attention at car shows, on roadways and in parades, but one Sauk Rapids couple has a two-door classic that has gained a lot interest as its been paraded through central Minnesota towns. Ed and Helen Maier own a 1959 Ford Fairlane 500 Galaxie Skyliner. The car has a retractable hardtop roof which transforms the vehicle into a convertible. Since they bought the car in 1997, they have participated in approximately 150 parades, showcasing the white and navy full-size car in at least six events annually – including Rapids River Days and Foley Fun Days parades. This year, the Maiers figurative gas tank sits on empty as cities have canceled community festivals. “Parades are always a
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Helen and Ed Maier stand with their 1959 Ford Fairlane 500 Galaxie Skyliner at their Sauk Rapids home July 14. The couple normally takes the car along parade routes each year, but the events were canceled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
highlight of our summer,” Ed said. “This feels like a lost year. Normally we would have had all the parades by now, but I haven’t even taken the car out of the garage.” Ed’s cousin, Al Maier,
became the chair of the St. Cloud Antique Auto Club, also known as the Pantowners, in 1997. Feeling like they needed a classic car to include, Ed and Helen put ads in newspapers. When they received some
good responses, they went out to look at the cars in person. The Galaxie 500 was the first vehicle they cast their eyes upon.
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Benton County Historical Society in midst of renovations Granite home to be restored for use as museum, research center BY ANNA HINKEMEYER | STAFF WRITER
SAUK RAPIDS – Preserving history is part of the fabric of the Benton County Historical Society, so when the granite home at 202 Second Ave. S., Sauk Rapids, was in jeopardy of being sold for demolition, the board of directors stepped in. Now the home, which is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places, will remain in use as the historical society un-
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dergoes renovations and a relothe home was sold to Judson A. cation of their research center Stanton. Stanton was part owner and museum. of the flour mill and became a “Most people I talk to are construction engineer and counhappy we purchased the propty surveyor following a cyclone erty,” said Mary Ostby, Benton which destroyed the town and County Historical Society execmill in 1886. utive director. “The board decidAs the oldest known ed in their hearts it was imporbuilding in Sauk Rapids at 147 tant to preserve history. Having years old, the home has seen Mary Ostby a home on the national historical additions three times – in 1958, registry getting torn down isn’t 1965 and 1995. It has housed acceptable in our world.” families and renters and has been used for The home was built in 1873 by Leon- assisted living and group homes. Its last ard Robinson when he was recruited to the occupancy was 2018. area to construct a dam south of the city. When Robinson’s fortune ran out, his business and tools were sold, and Renovations page 3
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COVID-19 cases uptick in July County prepared for potential COVID-19 resurgence BY JAKOB KOUNKEL | STAFF WRITER
FOLEY – About five months after the first case of the novel coronavirus was detected in Minnesota, infections and deaths have seemingly started to stabilize according to state health officials. In Benton County, the number of confirmed cases has remained relatively low despite neighboring Stearns County being one of the most highly infected counties in the state. Jenny Lezer said she has no definitive answers as to why Benton County has remained relatively low in confirmed cases. Lezer is a community health specialist at Benton County Public Health. She suggested it might be due to rural characteristics and community behavior. A smaller population means the virus has less opportunity to spread, and the community’s commitment to mask wearing and social distancing might be resulting in lower numbers, Lezer said. “I think continuing those behaviors are what’s going to keep it at bay, so we don’t have a huge resurgence of it,” said Lezer, who spoke to the Sauk Rapids Herald this week in the absence of Nicole Ruhoff, supervisor for Benton County Public Health. According to the Benton County COVID-19 Overview on its website, there have been 249 cases confirmed in the county, 13 case hospitalizations, four cases needing intensive care units and three deaths, with an average infected age of 35 years old. Benton County has 19 active cases as of this writing. The peak of daily confirmed cases maxed out at the beginning of May with 15, then cases began to taper off until the end of June, and now in July the number of new cases has started to uptick again. Over 150 of Benton County’s confirmed cases have been exposed through community transmission. Longterm care and assisted living groups and other group housing settings have accounted for 19 confirmed cases. In preparation for resurgence or uptick in confirmed cases, county public health officials are making sure an action plan is in place. “Our services have adjusted quite a bit to meet the demands of COVID,” Lezer said. Lezer also said it is important to continue following the recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Minnesota Department of Health, even though it might seem like the disease is not as prevalent in Benton County. Lezer stressed that the virus is not eradicated from the area. “Community-wide spread is still prevalent,” Lezer said. “Stay home if you’re sick, wear a mask, wash your hands and get tested if you have symptoms.”
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Helen Maier gazes at the crowd lining the streets at the Foley Fun Days Parade June 20, 2018, in Foley. Helen and her husband, Ed, have participated in about 150 parades over 23 years, with Sauk Rapids and Foley being annual occurrences.
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After examining other options, they chose the Ford for its retractable hardtop – a feature that proved to be a crowd pleaser as they moved it up and down on parade routes. Ed’s favorite parade memory was the first parade they rode through in 1997. He said Helen was next to him with her eyes sparkling with excitement like a teenager. Even today, Ed said he loves seeing the sparkle in his wife’s eyes as they take the car for a ride or participate in a parade. The couple enjoys seeing familiar faces along parade routes as people stand, wave and even come up to the car to say hello. “I think that is why we still do so many,” Ed said. “We love seeing people and getting out to celebrate in these communities.” Often the couple has passengers in the car as well. In the past, they have escorted the Minneapolis Aquaten-
nial king and queen in the Annandale parade, as well as other local dignitaries. When they do not have anyone to escort, their grandchildren and great-grandchildren often accompany them. One of their greatgrandchildren lives in California, and when he heard his cousins were getting rides in the car, he traveled with his family to Sauk Rapids for a ride of his own. “At first, we overlooked having the grandchildren ride with us,” Ed said. “We found out they really liked going for rides, so now we take them more often.”
In addition to parades, the Maiers partake in smaller car shows, such as those that have taken place at Good Shepherd Community and Ridgeview Place Senior Living. The car is also exhibited each August at the Pantowners annual Car Show and Swap Meet at the Benton County Fairgrounds in Sauk Rapids. When the car is not on display, it has been used for significant family events. The Maiers children have all rode in the car on their way to their wedding receptions as have some of their grandchildren. The
couple also went for a ceremonial drive for their 50th wedding anniversary. In the 23 years the Maiers have owned the Galaxie Skyliner, there has never been a time they wanted to leave the car at home. It is the couple’s way of getting out into the communities with a little piece of history. “We absolutely love it,” Ed said. “I kidded with her one time that I was going to sell the car and it was a fast, ‘No,’ but I would never get rid of it anyway. The car is special, not only to us but to the community too.”
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Ed Maier watches as his 1959 Ford Fairlane 500 Galaxie Skyliner’s roof retracts into the trunk July 14 in Sauk Rapids. This model was the only car from a major manufacturer in the 1950s to have a hardtop retractable roof.
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Some filing periods open July 28 for local elected offices Rice City Council, Sauk Rapids-Rice School Board have terms expiring BY NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER
SAUK RAPIDS – Residents of the city of Rice and those living within the Sauk RapidsRice Public School District can consider running for office over the next few weeks. The filing period for these roles opens July 28 and closes at 5 p.m. Aug. 11 – the date of Minnesota’s primary elections. Those wishing to run for election should file affidavits with the clerk of the respective governing body. Candidates must be eligible voters of 21 years
of age or more. They must also have lived in the city or district in which they would like to run for 30 days prior to the general election. Candidates who file for office can withdraw their name from the ballots through Aug. 13. The city of Sauk Rapids filing period was open from May 19 to June 2. Mayor Kurt Hunstiger is running uncontested, and incumbent council members Nick Sauer and Dottie Seamans as well as newcomer David Rixe are vying for two council positions. All council and school board seats will appear on the Nov. 3 general election ballot. City of Rice Rice residents will cast votes for a two-year term of mayor, two fouryear positions on city
council and one two-year position on city council. The terms of Mayor Brian Skroch and council members Bryan Anderson, Chris Scheel and Emily Walters expire at the end of this year. Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools Independent School District No. 47 has four school board seats open – each a four-year term. The terms of Ryan Butkowski, Jan Solarz, Mark Hauck and Tracy Morse expire at the end of this year. The school district has organized an informational meeting regarding candidacy; it will take place at 7 p.m. July 21 at Rice Elementary School, 200 NE Third Ave., Rice. Enter door No. 7 and proceed to the media center.
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Many counties around Minnesota livestream their meetings, Headley said, and commissioners wanted to increase accessibility to the meeting. Headley said it was not something that resulted from public input, noting that there was not a huge desire for the livestream. “Now more than ever, if folks are apprehensive about coming to the board meetings, they can watch it live via the internet,” Headley said, alluding to the spread of the novel coronavirus. But, it was the spread of COVID-19
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The granite home at 202 Second Ave. S. sits empty July 9 in Sauk Rapids. The home was purchased by the Benton County Historical Society in November 2019 and is undergoing renovations to become the research center and museum.
that hindered the board’s ability to go online sooner. Having already purchased the equipment, Headley said the board was prepared to livestream in February, but as the structure of the meetings changed and because commissioners were not sitting in their usual spots with microphones, it was impossible to stream the meetings for the next few months. To watch the future meetings, visit the county’s website, www.co.benton. mn.us, where Headley said a link to the county’s YouTube page will be on the home page. An archive of the county’s meetings will be available on the YouTube page as well.
What’s Happening Do you know of a free, public event or a civic group that has returned to regularly scheduled in-person meetings? Email natasha@saukherald.com or call the Sauk Rapids Herald office at 320251-1971 to have events placed in the What’s Happening calendar. Events published one issue before occurrence. Monday, July 20, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Free Food Distribution. Each household will receive one box of produce, one box of mixed dairy, one box of chicken and pork. Stay in your vehicle. Open to all households in need. CARE, 321 Sixth Ave., Foley. Monday, July 20, 6 p.m. – Rice City Council Meeting. Rice City Hall, 205 E. Main St., Rice. Tuesday, July 21, 9 a.m. – Benton County Board of Commissioners Meeting. Benton County Administration Building, 531 Dewey St., Foley. Tuesday, July 21, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Hands-on at Home 4-H Day Camp. Open to children 8-11. Get your crafting, weaving, repurposing and cooking on. Live sessions via the Zoom teleconference application will have interaction with 4-H staff and counselors. Participants can also register for a selfguided, unplugged version of the camp. Children do not need to be in a Benton County 4-H Club to participate. Register at https://z.umn.edu/handsonreg. Tuesday, July 21, 4-6 p.m. – Rice Area Farmers Market. Sponsored by Rice Women of Today. Veterans Memorial Park at the intersection of North Division and East Main streets in Rice. Tuesday, July 21, 7 p.m. – Sauk Rapids-Rice School Board Elections Community Meeting. Learn more about running for the Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools Board of Education. Ask
questions; gain necessary information. Candidate filing period is July 28 to Aug. 11. Rice Elementary School, 200 NE Third Ave., Rice. Enter door No. 7 and proceed to media center. Thursday, July 23, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Hands-on Outdoors 4-H Day Camp. Open to children 8-11. Get outdoors, buzz with bees and pollinators, identify plants and wildlife, and protect water resources. Live sessions via the Zoom teleconference application will have interaction with 4-H staff and counselors. Participants can also register for a selfguided, unplugged version of the camp. Children do not need to be in a Benton County 4-H Club to participate. Register at https://z.umn.edu/handsonreg. Thursday, July 23, 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Sauk Rapids Chamber of Commerce Meeting. Hosted by Theisen Dental and featuring King Banaian of St. Cloud University. All chamber members and guests interested in the chamber are invited to join the online teleconference meeting. There is no cost to attend but register by calling 320-251-2940, Ext. 126 or emailing registrations@stcloudareachamber.com to receive the Zoom invitation. Thursday, July 23, 3-6 p.m. – Sauk Rapids Market. Coborn’s parking lot, 110 First St. S., Sauk Rapids. Thursday, July 23, 7-8:30 p.m. – Summer Sessions LIVE! Featuring Michael Shynes & Friends. Hosted by Paramount Center for the Arts. https:// paramountarts.org/event/summersessionlive_july2020. Sunday, July 26, 1-5 p.m. – Young Adults Lake Wobegon Trail Bike Trip. Register online at sacredheartsaukrapids.org/youngadults. Lake Wobegon Trail Visitor Center, St. Joseph.
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Students named to spring semester honor lists
DES MOINES, Iowa – Tarah Rosendahl, of Rice, has been named to the dean’s list at Drake University in Des Moines for achieving a GPA of 3.5
or greater. Peyton Braun, of Sauk Rapids, was named to the president’s list at Drake University in Des Moines for achieving a 4.0 GPA. RIVER FALLS, Wis. – Sauk Rapids residents Brooke Butkowski
Police Report Sauk Rapids Police Department activity July 7 0027 hours: Officers received a call from the 800 block of 10th Avenue North for assistance in removing a bat from a home. Officers captured the bat and released it outside. July 9 0133 hours: Officers located a suspicious vehicle on the 300 block of Second Avenue South. Female occupant said her boyfriend and she had a disagreement, and she felt it was best to stay in her vehicle for the night. July 10 2039 hours: Officers responded to Kwik Trip for a male in the store with a gun on his hip. Officers arrived and verified the male as having a permit to carry and advised caller on Minnesota open carry laws. Incidents: 30 suspicious activity reports, 20 various calls, 15 animals, 14 assists, 14 medical calls, 14 welfare checks, 11 thefts, 9 traffic stops, 7 permits, 6 child, 6 fireworks, 5 suicidal persons, 4 utility problems, 3 human services reports, 3 accidents, 3 property, 3 domestics, 3 violation court orders, 2 assaults, 2 civil complaints, 2 disturbances, 2 unwanted, 2 disputes, 2 extra patrol, 2 fraud, 2 ordinance violations and 2 driving. Rice Police Department activity July 6 1706 hours: Officers responded to the 100 block of Fourth Avenue Northwest for a verbal dispute amongst kids and advised kids to stay away from each other. Incidents: 11 traffic stops, 7 assists, 7 various calls, 2 thefts and 2 extra patrol.
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and Katie Lucas have received bachelor’s degrees from the University of Wisconsin in River Falls. Butkowski earned a degree in biology. Lucas earned a degree in criminology. ST. CLOUD – Rice residents Cameron Anderman, Deanna Burczyk, Taryn Czech, Julie Dubbin, Hannah Headley, Scott Hommerding, Carley Johnson, Michaela Kellen-VanZee, Jacob Kruger, Channing Levig, Kalli Marthaler, Morgan Paulson, Lindsay Popp, Michelle Skroch, Courtney Theisen and Amanda Voigt as well as Sauk Rapids residents Mikayla Abbott, Nicole Agre, Christopher Anderson, Adrienne Bagley, Kaitlynn Barger, Carson Barry, Dillon Bienusa, Emily Brewers, ZoeyAnn Conrad, Nicole Dentz, Shantelle Des Marais, Emma Ditlevson, Angela Edelbrock, Sara Falk, Allie Frisbie, Jeramy Gitzel, Alexandra Goebel, Katelyn Gummert, Ashley Harris-Houdek, Christine Henning, Cynthia Hogenson, Modou Jallow, Jackson Jovanovich, Catherine Julius, Elizabeth Julius, Margaret Julius, Matthew Krepp, Audra Marquard, Brindelyn Mastey, Thomas Mayhew, Logan McLaird, Lindsey Montag, Andrew Ortloff, Holly Pilarski, Morgan Pitzen, Joshua Puhalla, Kaeleigh Rainer, Rebecca Revermann, Steven Ritten, Gauge Robasse, Stephanie Schueller, Katherine See, Joseph Streeter, Ryan Sweeney, Hailey Thielen, Ian Todd, Benjamin Toftey, Jake Van Halbeck, David Vasquez,
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Anne Weese, Ruth Wesenberg, Carl Witham, Nolan Wollum and Oumarou Zakariyaou were named to the dean’s list at St. Cloud State University in St. Cloud for achieving a GPA of 3.75 or greater.
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ST. CLOUD – Sauk Rapids residents Kaelyn Szymanski, Paula Lambaere and Gina Rudolph earned degrees from St. Cloud State University in St. Cloud. Szymanski graduated cum laude and earned a specialist degree in academic and behavioral strategist. Lambaere and Rudolph earned graduate certificates in reading teacher K-12. ST. CLOUD – Area students earned master’s degree from St. Cloud State University in St. Cloud. Kelly Popp, of Rice, received a degree in rehab counseling psychology. Karlee Verhaagh, of Rice, received a degree in rehabilitation and addiction counseling. Kendra Chrisitansen, of Sauk Rapids, received a degree in social work. Emily Erickson, of Sauk Rapids, received a degree in rehab counseling psychology. Abigail Rasmussen, of Sauk Rapids, received a degree in business administration. Makaela Towner, of Sauk Rapids, received a degree in social work. Taylor Welle, of Sauk Rapids, received a degree in school counseling. Meghan Wiebe, of Sauk Rapids, received a degree in curriculum and instruction. COLLEGEVILLE – Richard Carriveau, child of Wayne and Brenda Carriveau of Rice, Tyler Haffner, child of Kelly Haffner of Sauk Rapids, Austin Janson, child of Scott and Teresa
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Janson of Sauk Rapids, and Jayson Valek, child of Tim and Cathy Valek of Sauk Rapids, have received bachelor’s degrees from St. John’s University in Collegeville. Janson graduated cum laude with a degree in physics. Carriveau received a degree in sociology, Haffner a degree in global business leadership and Valek a degree in environmental studies. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, commencement is rescheduled for spring 2021. ST. CLOUD – Area students earned bachelor’s degrees from St. Cloud University in St. Cloud. Mikayla Abbott, of Sauk Rapids, graduated magna cum laude with a degree in community psychology. Krista Anderson, of Sauk Rapids, received a biology: biodiversity, ecology and evolution degree. Adrienne Bagley, of Sauk Rapids, graduated summa cum laude with a degree in nursing. Bailey Brenny, of Sauk Rapids, graduated magna cum laude with a degree in environmental studies. Angela Edelbrock, of Sauk Rapids, graduated magna cum laude with a degree in Spanish. Sara Falk, of Sauk Rapids, graduated summa cum laude with degrees in Spanish and early childhood education. Zachary Fuecker, of Rice, graduated cum laude with a degree in management. Trisha Graves-Petron, of Sauk Rapids, graduated magna cum laude with a degree in social work. Rachel Hannahs, of Sauk Rapids, received a psychology degree. Christopher Hansen, of Sauk Rapids, graduated cum laude with a degree in mechanical engineering. Hannah Headley, of Rice, graduated magna cum laude with a degree in nursing. Krista Hilde, of Sauk Rapids, re-
ceived a general business degree. Leo Johnsen, of Sauk Rapids, graduated summa cum laude with a degree in liberal studies. Logan McLaird, of Sauk Rapids, graduated cum laude with a degree in medical laboratory science. Lindsey Montag, of Sauk Rapids, graduated cum laude with a degree in biomedical sciences. Derek Nixon, of Sauk Rapids, received a marketing degree. Nathaniel Pfeiffer, of Rice, received a chemistry professional ACS approved degree. Andrew Ortloff, of Sauk Rapids, graduated magna cum laude with degrees in mechanical and manufacturing engineering. Joshua Puhalla, of Sauk Rapids, graduated summa cum laude with a degree in nursing. Eugene Shreder, of Sauk Rapids, received a history degree. Anthony Schwartz, of Sauk Rapids, received an accounting degree. Courtney Sigler, of Sauk Rapids, received a social work degree. Rebekah Stone, of Sauk Rapids, received an early childhood education degree. Joseph Streeter, of Sauk Rapids, received a philosophy degree. Courtney Theisen, of Rice, graduated cum laude with a degree in elementary and K-6 education. Benjamin Toftey, of Sauk Rapids, graduated magna cum laude with a degree in graphic design. David Vasquez, of Sauk Rapids, received a mechanical engineering degree. Amy Weisz, of Sauk Rapids, graduated cum laude with a degree in accounting and finance. ST. CLOUD – Nicholas Olson, of Sauk Rapids, graduated cum laude and earned an associate degree in liberal arts and sciences from St. Cloud State University in St. Cloud.
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Pleasantwood Addition to see improvements in 2021 City approves feasibility study for roads, utilities BY NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER
SAUK RAPIDS – Although the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted many events this spring and summer, it has not stopped the city of Sauk Rapids from conducting routine business. The council met July 13 and moved forward with 2021 road construction plans by approving a feasibility study for an upcoming project. Short Elliot Hendrickson Inc., the city’s engineering firm, will begin a study of the 2021 Pleasantwood Addition Improvements. Roads will be reconstructed and storm sewer improved. The estimated cost is $3.6 million of which portions of the city’s franchise fees and storm water utility fees will be used. Benefitting homeowners may also be assessed. The project is slated to include these areas: Seventh Street North and Eight Street North (both from 11 1/2 Street North to 13th Street North); Oak Court; 11 1/2 Street North
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APO seeks public input
ST. CLOUD – The St. Cloud Area Planning Organization is seeking the public’s input about the future of its future Transportation Improvement Program. The TIP is a federally mandated, annually prepared document that contains highway, transit and other transportation projects for which federal funds are programmed during a four-year period within the metropolitan area. Residents will be able to rank the importance of a proposal to do a full depth reclamation on Benton County Road 1, also known as Mayhew Lake Road, from County Road 29 to County Road 78. They will also be able to weigh in on issues such as adding sidewalks and trails, roadway improvements and preparations for driverless cars. The St. Cloud APO is completing its TIP for 2021-24. The survey is open through July 24 and available at www.surveymonkey.com/r/GCW9GTQ.
(from Seventh Avenue North to Ninth Avenue North; 12th Street North (from the cul-de-sac west of Seventh Avenue North to Eighth Avenue North); and 13th Street North (from Eighth Avenue North to Ninth Avenue North). In other council news: – Approved sending a certification form to the Minnesota Department of Revenue which will allow coronavirus relief funds to be dispersed to the city. Sauk Rapids, based on per capita, is eligible for $1,051,298 that must be used on eligible expenses by Nov. 15 or returned to the county. The council is still awaiting clarification on what is and is not a qualified expense for these funds. – Approved a $28,625 contract with Helmin Landscaping Inc., of Sauk Rapids, for irrigation of the riverfront parks. – Approved a resolution asking the legislature to allow the city to issue an on-sale intoxicating
liquor license for sales at Bob Cross Regional Park, 40 10th Ave. S., as well as Southside and Sauk Rapids Lions Sunset parks. The resolution was drafted due to the limited supply of 3.2 beer given Minnesota is now the only state with a 3.2 beer market.
– Approved the purchase of 17 full face masks to protect police officers from nuclear, biological and chemical particles and substances. The cost is $6,165.22 and may be eligible to be reimbursed under the coronavirus relief funds.
Crime & Public Safety
Man arrested after assault at Sauk Rapids park
FOLEY – A St. Cloud man was arrested after an assault at a Sauk Rapids park July 12. Jeffrey Wilson Jr., 38, is charged with felony second degree assault and faces a maximum sentence of seven years imprisonment and a $14,000 fine. According to a complaint filed with the 7th District Judicial Court, Sauk Rapids police officers were called to the 1100 block of First Ave. N. during the 4 p.m. hour for an incident between two men. One man, who had suffered three lacerations, said he was at a playground on the 1200 block of Second Ave. N. and was attacked by Wilson, who cut the man and hit him in the face with a gun. The report indicated the men have had ongoing issues. Wilson admitted to making stabbing gestures but denied a gun was involved. A witness in an apartment where Wilson was located said a black pistol BB gun had been moved from its typical location and a kitchen knife was missing from the apartment. Wilson was released from the Benton County Jail on bail or bond. His next court date is July 22.
Neva B. Frank
Celebration of Life was 11 a.m. July 16 at Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids for Neva B. Frank, age 81, who passed away July 9, 2020, at Sartell Therapy Suites. The Rev. Tony Kroll officiated and private burial was at Lakeside Cemetery in Osakis. Visitation was from 4-7 p.m. Wednesday and one hour prior to the services Thursday at the funeral home in Sauk Rapids. Neva was born Sept. 3, 1938, in Osakis to Raymond E. and Edna Neva (Smith) Reinbold. She has lived in Sauk Rapids since 1963 and worked as a secretary for CDS in Minneapolis for 25 years, retiring in 2003. Neva was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sauk Rapids. She was a dedicated member of the Sauk Rapids Lions Club and volunteered at Catholic Charities in the food shelf, the bingo stand at the Benton County Fair, and the food festival at Lions Park. Neva enjoyed quilting, crafts, playing cards, dominoes, card clubs and Homemaker’s Club. She was loving, confident, outspoken and a great friend. Family was
Neva B. Frank
very important to Neva. Survivors include her sons and daughters, Douglas (Kimberly) Frank of Aberdeen, North Carolina, Deborah (Rick) Rinas of Fargo, North Dakota, Darcy Jones of St. Paul, Donald Frank of Becker, David (Erin) Frank of Elk River, and Daniel Frank of Becker; sister, Betty (Enrique) Quintana of Pismo Beach, California; 16 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Neva was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Fern Dinkel and Susan Whitted; and grandson, Michael. Memorials are preferred to the Sauk Rapids Lions Club. Obituary, guest book and video tribute available online at https://www. williamsdingmann.com
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Geraldine (Geri) Steman Chapman
Geraldine (Geri) Steman-Vetsch-Chapman, of Minneapolis, passed away peacefully July 6, 2020, at the age of 79 at Mount Olivet Home. Geri is survived by her daughter, Marnie (Dan); grand-daughter Chelsea (Erik); greatgrandchildren Alexis, Erik Jr. and Arianna her sisters, Donna Anderson and Gloria Reinert (Richard) and sister-in law, Joyce Steman and many other relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, Sylvester and Marion Steman; first husband, Ronald Vetsch; husband, Marvin Chapman; and daughter, Debbie Vetsch; brother, Maynard Steman; and sisters, Carol Marion, Evelyn Becker, Juanita Hoffman and Sharon Loranger.
Geraldine (Geri) Steman Chapman
Geri was born Aug. 14, 1940, in St. Cloud. She graduated from Sauk Rapids High School in 1958 and went on to get her cosmetology license. She owned her own salon for many years. She was a kind, caring, happy individual who loved her family and Minnesota sports. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. Private services will be held at a future date.
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Plant terminology
Some of the more common terms include the following. Hybrids are plants that result from breeders moving pollen from one plant to another to enhance or bring out desirable traits, such as double flower petals or bigger fruit. GREEN & GROWING These plants are often IN BENTON COUNTY annotated as F1 hybrid, BY LINDA G. TENNESON meaning the first hybrid of two varieties. Further cross breeding of the resulting plants may be designated as F2 and higher numbers. The opposite would be a non-hybrid plant. The term open-pollinated is used meaning plants pollinated by nature instead of intervention by human breeders. Open-pollinated plants that have been known for generations are often called heirloom plants. The identification or classification of plants is called taxonomy. It proceeds from one level down to another. For example, oak is a genus name. Bur oak is a species within this genus. Plants in the same species can reproduce or interbreed with each other and produce fertile offspring or seeds that will germinate and grow. Species names are often abbreviated as sp. or spp. The next level below species is variety which means a variation between species. Varieties often occur in nature; however, variations that occur because of human breeder intervention are called cultivars. Cultivars are often duplicated by root cuttings because seeds harvested and grown from cultivars may not look like their parents but may revert to previous generations. Other common terms include biennial which means a plant that grows during its first year of life but does not bloom or produce a flower until its second year of life. Hollyhocks are a common example. Annuals grow, bloom and die all in one year. A perennial will grow for many years and some will bloom during its first year of life while others may need to grow to a certain size before blooming. An herbaceous perennial is a plant that dies back to ground level once frost or freezing temperatures occur; however, the plant roots remain alive and grow again the following spring. Deciduous refers to plants that lose leaves in the fall. However, plants that do not lose their leaves or needles in the fall are called evergreens. Conifers are those evergreens that have needles. The exception is the Tamarack or Larch which is a conifer, but it drops its needles in the fall so it is not an evergreen. Dioecious is a term for plants that have either all male or all female flowers. Two or more plants of the same species are required for cross pollinating. The ginkgo, honey locust and most hollies are examples of dioecious plants. Monoecious or self-pollinating refers to plants that have both male and female flowers or flowers that have both characteristics on the same plant. Bolting refers to a plant that has produced a flower stalk and seeds. Bolting is not desired in rhubarb, lettuce and other plants grown for their foliage. Stems that show bolting should be cut off so that the plant’s energy is directed to the leaves rather than to seed production. Pinching is the process of removing the very top of a plant to cause the plant to put its energy into side growth, resulting in a bushier shaped plant. Petiole means the stalk that connects a leaf to a branch. Cuttings are sections of a plant removed to propagate new plants. Cuttings are made from roots, hard or soft wood portions of plants. An offset is a plant arising on a stolon or underground branch close to the base of the mother plant. A rhizome is an underground stem, often enlarged by food storage. Rhizomes grow, often horizontally, close to the soil surface. Iris rhizomes are a common example. Linda G. Tenneson is a University of Minnesota Extension Master Gardener and Tree Care Advisor.
Winter sown faith
We learned something really cool at belief – which then cracks open our outer our last fellowship garden that our church coating allowing the gift of salvation to ladies are participating in. Did you know germinate, grow and manifest in our lives. you can start seeds right in the snow givThat first step into receiving God’s gift is en the right environment? While learning an act of faith itself. Like the seed, you about how to do this, I pictured the tiny cannot see the sun, but you must believe it seeds sitting inside the dark cold dirt. I and accept it to reach it. could see them enlarged as if there was a Freezing and thawing is either going to video lesson on what was going on where make or break us. If we ask God to show us no one can see. These seeds were individuhow to glorify him in difficult circumstancLIFE BY FAITH als in this world, trying to make it, trying es, we will become nourishment for others to grow but only some were able to ger- BY MERCY NYGAARD experiencing similar situations – giving up minate. Some seeds stayed trapped in their our own agendas and becoming servants outer shell, in the dirt, forever to die. But first, here is a fully surrendered to God. But, if we do not surrender, short explanation of what winter sowing entails: our seed coat will not soften so we can grow; it will Winter sowing involves sowing seeds in damp only harden and make germination more impossible soil, in sealed but vented plastic containers and set- through pride, self-sufficiency or even complaining. ting them outside in mid-winter. Many perennials The mentality that we got ourselves through a dark require cold stratification in order to germinate. This and difficult time by our own strength is planted by means they germinate only after their seeds have gone the devil himself. He wants to take away your need for through cycles of freezing and thawing. The freezing God and take away he does. It will leave you empty, and thawing help break open the seed coat and as the alone and forever in the dark. temperature warms, the seeds sprout. Or, will they? Finally, get up out of the dark and let there be When they do, snow melt adds moisture the seeds light! (1 John 1:6) This world is so dark. Surround need as it seeps through the vents, and you can add yourself with light and walk in it. We do not know water if you do not notice significant moisture in your when anyone will crack open. We see people near us mini greenhouse. And now, all they need is sunlight. turning toward the light and then back to the dark. Do your best to place them in a sunny place initially We fall into the dark ourselves. Being saturated by the so you will not have to move them later. Each spring lamp onto our feet, the word of God allows us the abilthe last frost date changes. We never know for certain ity to pour light onto others. The seed needs moisture, if it will be in April or May, and oftentimes there is and we need living water. Just like we do not know a cold snap after the last frost. By being intentional our exact last frost date in Minnesota, we must be filland surrounding the seed with sunlight, whenever the ing ourselves up so we can go out, making ourselves spring decides to come, the seed will be in the light it available and approachable when the seed cracks open needs to help it grow. inside the hearts of those all around us. By being near Is not that an accurate picture of our life by faith? followers of Jesus we have accountability. We have Are you left-brain dominant? Let me help you tap into people praying for us. We see them model their walk your right side. with God to us. We step into the light and have fellowOswald Chambers said, “Our part as workers for ship with each other (1 John 1:7). We have to do more God is to open men’s eyes that they may turn them- than only sitting around in our church circles and getselves from darkness to light; but that is conversion, ting fat. We need to share our food with those who are not salvation. It is the effort of a roused human being; starving in cold, dark, dry, winter greenhouses. How their eyes have been opened, but they have received can we do that? We must share with them their need nothing. Conversion is not regeneration.” (Think of to receive God’s gift in the cold and dark dirt; ripen seeing but not receiving, as the seed that does not ger- the environment for the Holy Spirit to work by sharing minate, or rather, regenerate). life together in honesty; and walk alongside them in Regeneration is not merely seeing the light or the light by giving of our time. I am praying for this turning toward it but receiving God’s gift of believ- seed of faith to break out of your shell and germinate ing in Jesus and making him Lord of our lives in full into healthy lives living for Jesus.
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Police misconduct versus race
the license of the chief. Former Officer Chauvin had 17 misconduct complaints filed against him. Former Chief Janee Harteau should have terminated Chauvin and sent notice to the board to revoke Chauvin’s license. Had the law been observed, Floyd would be alive today. Why did the Minneapolis City Council fail to ensure the police misconduct law was enforced? Comments have been thrown about arbitrators forcing the rehiring of fired police officers – this is bull. As demonstrated in 2001 by City of Brooklyn Center v. Law Enforcement Labor Services, a court may not enforce a collective bargaining agreement that is contrary to public policy, and a municipality that fails to take remedial action after having learned of repeated police misconduct incidents may be deemed to be deliberately indifferent to such misconduct and therefore liable to a victim. Seventeen misconduct complaints were filed against Chauvin. Minneapolis was aware. We have the laws on the books to address this problem. We do not have a race problem. Our governors, mayors and city councils have failed to enforce the laws. Minneapolis police should not be disbanded. The city council and Mayor Frey should be replaced and held accountable for neglect of duty.
Rich Reinhard, St. Cloud People think the police are racists and the problems leading up to George Floyd’s death and those thereafter are a result of police racism. I place 75% of the problem squarely on the shoulders of the Minneapolis City Council and 25% on Gov. Tim Walz with spill over on Mark Dayton. Decades ago, our legislature foresaw problems associated with police abusing authority and set up the Police Officer Standards and Training Board. The POST Board grants and can revoke licenses of police officers. The POST Board consists of 15 members appointed by the governor to four-year terms. Twelve members have to be police officers and the other three can be civilians. It clearly should be the other way around. Our legislature also enacted the Police Officer Discipline Act (Minnesota Statute 626.89). Again, it needs a couple of changes – subdivisions 9 and 17. The process to get the ball rolling to discipline an officer is spelled out in the Minnesota Rules Chapter 6700. In short, the chief law enforcement – in this case the chief of police in Minneapolis – is required by law to discipline his or her officers, and if the chief fails to do so, the POST board, by law, must revoke
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Fishing club uses virtual tournaments to engage students
BY EVAN MICHEALSON | STAFF WRITER
SAUK RAPIDS – The Big Birch Fishing Event was not the first competition of the summer for the SabreStorm fishing team nor was it the last. Held July 15, it was the fourth fishing event hosted by the Sartell-Sauk Rapids cooperative youth angling club this season, a day-long venture on Big Birch Lake in Grey Eagle. However, it was a milestone in its own right; it was the first in-person, organized club event since the COVID-19 outbreak began, a way for teams to fish collectively on the same lake. The preliminary rules meeting was held virtually, and a team lunch was scrapped in favor of portable box lunches to emphasize safety, but it was the team-oriented gathering the non-profit club was looking for.
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“We’re making it work, and that’s what we need to do during these times,” said Scott Christman, vice president of the SabreStorm fishing team. SabreStorm begins its extensive fishing season in March with team meetings, but those were canceled when the novel coronavirus arrived. The goal shifted from getting the team together to brainstorming a way to begin the fishing season in an adapted format. Suddenly, holding a virtual tournament seemed to be the most appropriate method. “We started in March with the Spring Virtual Tournament, and it turned out to be a great event,” Christman said. “It ran from March 17 to May 8, and it allowed our students to catch the end of the ice fishing season right up into the day before the fishing opener.” Helping to shift the team toward this adjusted season was the FishDonkey app, allowing users to create and manage fishing tournaments. To compete, SabreStorm anglers took two pictures: a snapshot of their catch next to a measuring board or fishing ruler and a hero shot of them holding their fish. Afterward, they released the fish back into the water and uploaded their results to the app. “It’s instant, and it’s like a live leaderboard,” Christman said. “There’s a lot of excitement as
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Justin Hunt (from left), Parker Skajewski and Nick Skajewski fish on Big Birch Lake July 15 in Grey Eagle. The trio competed as a team in the Big Birch Lake Bonanza, one of several events hosted by the SabreStorm fishing team this year.
we’ve taken that approach.” Scoring was broken into eight categories based on the type of fish caught: carp, catfish, crappie, largemouth bass, northern pike, smallmouth bass, sunfish and walleye. The Spring Virtual Tournament was an unfamiliar concept, and maintaining engagement proved to be a challenge for SabreStorm’s leadership. However, it served as a workable start to the fishing season and provided momentum for the club. When the fishing opener arrived May 9, the team kicked off the 2020 SabreStorm Summer Classic, a virtual tournament sponsored by the Rice Sportsmen’s Club that ran all the way
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through July 12. Holding virtual tournaments over a twomonth span sparked a new sense of fishing flexibility. Unlike a regulated fishing tournament that sees competitors all present on the same body of water, SabreStorm anglers could choose anywhere legal to fish, whether off a dock or at a river or lake. “What we try to do is give every student angler an opportunity,” Christman said. “It’s given them the opportunity to bank fish and maybe fish off the dock or get on the boat with family and loved ones.” The results for the Summer Classic are being determined as the team board verifies every submission and score.
The team also hosted the SabreStorm Virtual Bonanza June 13 in a one-day showdown. Taking home first place was Team Markfelder, which consisted of Andrew, Austin and Russ Markfelder. The trio collected a score of 36, including a mark of seven in four separate fish categories. Team Clark landed second with 32.5 points while Team Christman and Team Rudolph tied for third with 29 points each. SabreStorm’s turnout is significantly lower than in previous years. According to Christman, the team’s roster listed close to 90 students in 2019, a new record. Now, that number has decreased to 60. Given the special cir-
cumstances of the season, participating as a whole deserves merit. So, while the higher-placing squads receive better rewards, the club has awarded prizes to every team that registers for its events. “We’re making it encouraging for everyone who finds an opportunity to fish,” Christman said. “That’s how we’ve been able to engage our students.” Twenty-two team submissions were recorded during the team event. Despite these results coming in individually, students often fished as a team alongside friends or family, including boat captains. “We’re learning as our student angler team has evolved over the past seasons to figure out ways to make it really fun for boat captains beyond teaching youth how to fish,” Christman said. And while this season has presented its fair assortment of challenges, SabreStorm’s student roster is receiving their annual fishing experiences. They will take to the lakes once again for the Minnewaska Fishing Event Aug. 2 in Minnewaska. “We’re just going to take one step at a time here,” Christman said. “It might be the exact same format (as the Big Birch Fishing Event). We’ll evaluate everything and Aric Bittman gets ready to fish July 15 at Big Birch Lake if it goes great, we’ll folin Grey Eagle. Bittman and the SabreStorm fishing team low that same approach participated in their first in-person competition of the Aug. 2.” season, the Big Birch Lake Bonanza.
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REGULAR MEETING SAUK RAPIDS CITY COUNCIL SAUK RAPIDS GOVERNMENT CENTER, 250 Summit Ave N. Monday, June 22, 2020 6:00PM MINUTES 1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Kurt Hunstiger called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Mayor Hunstiger performed roll call. All members present. 2. Additions or Changes to the Agenda Todd Schultz requested to add Minnesota Small Business Relief Grants as agenda item 11-B and Southside/Lions Park Event Center Building Colors as agenda item 11-C. 3. Approve the Agenda Motion: Moved by Councilperson Ellering and seconded by Councilperson Thronson to approve the Agenda as amended. Motion carried unanimously. 4. Approve Minutes A. 6-08-2020 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes Motion: Moved by Councilperson Thronson and seconded by Councilperson Seamans to approve the 6-8-2020 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes. Motion carried unanimously. 5. Receive and File NONE 6. Mayor’s Communications • Terry Wotzka, City Engineer, Retirement Recognition Mayor Hunstiger recognized City Engineer, Terry Wotzka, for his 31+ years of dedicated service to the City of Sauk Rapids. Mayor Hunstiger noted the many projects that he had the privilege of working with Wotzka on. Mayor Hunstiger said that Wotzka had has his hand on every project that has happened in the City of Sauk Rapids in the last 31+ years. He noted that Wotzka played a huge role in the Sauk Rapids bridge project among many, many other projects. Mayor Hunstiger thanked Wotzka for his dedication and service to the City of Sauk Rapids and congratulated him on his retirement. Terry Wotzka thanked the City Council (past and present) and all of the City staff that he had the pleasure of working with and serving under during his tenure as City Engineer. He mentioned the feeling of gratitude that he has for being blessed with such an incredible career. • Craig Nelson, 20 Years of Dedicated Service, Recognition Mayor Hunstiger congratulated Craig Nelson, Utilities Director, for his 20 years of dedicated services to the Utilities Department. 7. Audience Items/Visitors Total Time Limit 2 Minutes for Items NOT on the Agenda NONE 8. Public Hearings NONE 9. Consent Agenda A. Approve Plumbing and Mechanical Contractor Licenses for 2020 B. Accept Donation of $50 from Preferred Credit, Inc. C. Approve 2020 Election Judge Schedule for State Primary and Authorize Staff the Ability to Assign Additional Judges D. Approve Resolution Providing for the Sale of 2020A Bonds E. Approve Change Order #1 to the 2020 River Avenue Improvement Project F. Approve Electrical Inspection Contract G. Approve COVID-19 Preparedness Plan H. Approve Riverfront Park Splash Pad Bid
Motion: Moved by Councilperson Sauer and seconded by Councilperson Ellering to approve consent agenda items 9A-9H. Motion carried unanimously. 10. Regular Agenda A. Hardware Distributers Solar Request Motion: Moved by Councilperson Ellering and seconded by Councilperson Sauer to approve the Interim Use Permit as presented, on the condition that the project not create any glare that can be seen from neighboring properties or any public roadway. In the event that there is a glare problem, the City will notify the applicant and provide a reasonable time to remedy the glare issue. However, it is the expectation of the City and Condition of this permit that if some of the panels are creating glare, those particular panels be immediately covered or removed to stop the glare. In addition, based on the input and the observations of the City, the City may require a one-year review of the application from the date that the construction is completed. Motion carried unanimously. 11. Other Staff Items A. National Night Out Will Take Place on October 6th, 2020 Mayor Hunstiger stated that due to the COVID-19 pandemic, National Night Out will take place on October 6th this year instead of in August. B. Minnesota Small Business Relief Grants Todd Schultz noted that the Minnesota Small Business Relief Grants Program was approved by the Minnesota State Legislature and signed by Governor Tim Walz on June 16, 2020. Schultz explained that the program will make available $10,000 grants to Minnesotan owned and operated business that can demonstrate financial hardship as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak. A total of $60.3 million is available for grant awards which will be selected through a computer-generated, randomized selection process. Schultz said that applications will be by law for a 10-day period beginning Tuesday, June 23rd through Thursday, July 2nd. C. Southside/Lions Park Event Center Colors Todd Schultz advised the Council that the Park Committee has been working on narrowing down colors for the outside of the event center building. Schultz reviewed the four options that the Committee had been considering. The Council agreed by consensus of moving forward with the reclaimed wood look for the building at Lions/Southside Park. 12. Other Council Items and Communications A. Whitney Senior Center Advisory Board Mayor Hunstiger noted that he has been asked by Lisa Braun, RSVP Director, to see if anyone would be interested in serving on the Whitney Senior Center Advisory Board. The Board meets on the 4th Thursday in January, March, May, July, September and the 3rd Thursday in November from 1:00 – 2:30 pm. The purpose of the Whitney Senior Center Advisory Board is to serve in an advisory capacity to the Whitney Senior Center Director who is responsible for the daily operations of the programs and facility. 13. Approve List of Bills and Claims Motion: Moved by Councilperson Sauer and seconded by Councilperson Thronson to approve the List of Bills and Claims. Motion carried unanimously. 14. Adjournment Motion: Moved by Councilperson Ellering and seconded by Councilperson Seamans to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Hunstiger adjourned the meeting at 6:36 p.m... R-29-1B
PROBATE NOTICE STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF BENTON DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION SEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No: 05-PR-20-1078
Grove, Minnesota 55369, as Personal Representatives of the estate of the abovenamed decedent has been made. Any heir, devisee, or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as Personal Representative or may be entitled to object to the appointment of the Personal Representatives. The Personal Representatives are empowered independently to fully administer the estate including, after 30 days from the date of issuance of Letters Testamentary, the power to sell, encumber, lease, or distribute real estate unless objection thereto is filed with the Court (pursuant to Section 524.3-607) and the Court otherwise orders.
NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS In Re: Estate of M. LUCILLE PESCHL a/k/a Mary Lucille Peschl, Decedent NOTICE TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS AND CREDITORS IN THE
ABOVE ESTATE: Notice is hereby given that an application for informal probate of the abovenamed decedent’s last Will dated April 2, 2013, 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 Bonita Roe whose address is 9506 Park Manor, Unit 101, Blue Ash, Ohio 45242, and JoAnn Cronin whose address is 12830 74th Avenue North, Maple
NOTICE OF CANDIDATE FILINGS FOR THE CITY OF RICE Notice is hereby given that Affidavits of Candidacy will be accepted at the City Clerk’s office during the filing period of July 31st, 2020 through August 13th, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. for the following City Council seats: 1 Council Seat – At-Large – 2 Year Term 2 Council Seats - At-Large—4 Year Term Mayor – At-Large- 2 Year Term Candidates’ names will appear on the November 3rd, 2020 General Election ballot. Listed below are the filing requirements for those individuals seeking public office: 1. Candidate must be an eligible voter.
Notice is further given that (subject to Minn. Stat. 524.3-801(b)(c)) ALL CREDITORS having claims against said estate are required to present the same to said Personal Representatives or to the Court Administer within four months after the date of this notice or said claims will be barred. Dated: July 2, 2020 /s/ Cheryl Woehler Registrar /s/ Cheryl Woehler Court Administrator Torell Law Office By Mark Torell (Atty ID# 137339) 405 Dewey Street PO Box 427 Foley, MN 56329 (320) 968-7284 R-28-2B
2. Is, or will be on assuming the office, 21 years of age or more. 3. Maintained residence in the district from which the candidate seeks election for 30 days before the General Election. Candidates must file an Affidavit of Candidacy and pay a $2 filing fee with the City Clerk’s office at the City Hall, 205 Main St E. Office hours are 7:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Monday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday. Filings will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. on August 13th, 2020. This notice of filing is being given pursuant to Minnesota Statute 205.13, Subd. 2. Julie Fandel Rice City Clerk Posted: July 20th, 2020 Published: July 17, 2020 R-29-1B
PROBATE NOTICE Ralph J. Ganz whose address is STATE OF MINNESOTA 10267 Ferry Point Place, Rice, COUNTY OF BENTON Minnesota 56367, as personal IN DISTRICT COURT representative of the estate fo SEVENTH JUDICIAL the above named decedent in DISTRICT unsupervised administration, PROBATE DIVISION and that any objections thereto Court File No: must be filed with the Court. 05-PR-20-1054 That, if proper, and no objecORDER AND NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION OF INTESTACY, DETERMINATION OF HEIRSHIP AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE IN UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS In Re: Estate of Donna M. Ganz, a/k/a Donna Mae Ganz, Deceased
TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS AND CREDITORS: It is Ordered and Notice is hereby given that on the 27 day of July, 2020, at 8 a.m., a hearing will be held in the above named Court at 615 Highway 23, Foley, Minnesota, on petition of Dr. Ralph J. Ganz for the adjudication of intestacy and determination of heirship of the above named decedent, and for the appointment of Dr.
tions are filed, a personal representative will be appointed to administer the estate, to collect all assets, pay all legal debts, claims, taxes and expenses, and sell real and personal property, and do all necessary acts for the estate. 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: 06/25/2020 /s/ Michael S. Jesse JUDGE OF DISTRICT COURT By /s/ Jennifer Siemers Court Administrator - Deputy Joseph S. Mayers Attorney No. 0295747 KELM & REUTER, P.A. 1287 2nd Street North, Suite 101 Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 (320) 251-1423 kelmreuter@kelmreuter.com R-29-2B
NOTICE OF PRIMARY ELECTION TO RESIDENTS OF THE CITY OF RICE Notice is hereby given to the qualified voter (s) of the City of Rice, Benton County, State of Minnesota, of the Primary Election to be held on Tuesday, August 11th, 2020. The Primary Election Poll Hours will be open from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM. The Location for the residents of the City of Rice Polling Place is the Rice City Hall, Located at 205 Main Street E. Rice, MN. Julie Fandel Rice City Clerk Benton County
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Brady Pesta crosses home plate for a critical run July 14 at Bob Cross Park in Sauk Rapids. Pesta recorded three runs in an incredible 12-11 comeback victory over Cold Spring.
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the SRR U18 team. “It’s really cool to see when situations like that unfold. There’s nothing more fun than a walk-off win.” The game-winning situation was set up by a two-out rally in the bottom of the sixth inning. Down 11-4, SRR applied significant pressure behind a constant flurry of baserunners. Riley Weinand and Matt Krepp hit back-to-back doubles before Nik Neeser and Andrew Wollak drove in runs with a single and double, respectively. “The big thing for us was being aggressive at the plate and attacking,” Patterson said. “Momentum is a crazy thing. We had four or five stolen bases in that inning alone. It’s little things like that that put pressure on Cold Spring, and it was presCross Park in Sauk Rapids. The Storm U18 team struggled sure I don’t think they initially, but Neeser and the rest of the Sauk Rapids-Rice were expecting.” batting lineup caught fire in the later innings to collect a After all, Cold huge comeback win. Spring’s spectacular start seemed to spell doom for the Storm early on. Three FROM batters into the game, the $ visitors were already up 1,649 * $ 3-0, courtesy of a three1,399 * run home run. Eight hitters went up to bat in the opening frame, followed by 10 more in the second inning. All-in-all, Cold GREECE & HER ISLANDS Spring tallied eight runs Athens • Mykonos • Santorini over two trips through the 10 days, departs April - September 2021 lineup, quickly sinking the Go back in time for a 10-day trip through ancient Greece. Start with Storm into an 8-0 hole. 3 days in Athens, where you will visit the Parthenon, the Acropolis The game could have and Acropolis Museum, and more, after meeting your fellow been lost right there. Cold travelers at a welcome dinner. Then it’s on to 2 of the most popular Spring was seemingly unGreek islands—Mykonos, famous for its windmills, whitewashed stoppable and energetic, buildings and domed churches; and Santorini, named by numerous while SRR did not pack publications as the world’s top island. Return to Athens by ferry for your final night in Greece. the same punch. However, that deficit only served as Promo code N7017 inspiring to the Storm.
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On Tuesday, the Minnesota Twins announced that center fielder Byron Buxton suffered a left midfoot sprain after injuring himself tracking a fly ball during an intrasquad game. Buxton appears to be on the mend, and he has declared he will be COLUMNIST ready to go when the reg- SPORTS BY ANDY THAYER ular season begins July 24 against the White Sox in Chicago. However, this setback is a reminder of the perennial fragility of a player who has the potential to be the most impactful player on a team with legitimate World Series aspirations. There is no denying the effect Buxton has on the game when he is healthy. In addition to being the best defensive center fielder in baseball, his incredible speed on the base paths makes him an absolute terror for opposing pitchers and defenses. In recent years, roster building strategies have shifted to emphasize power and instant offense, but the rare players like Buxton – with true gamechanging speed – are just as valuable as they have ever been. The proof is in the pudding. Last season, when Buxton was in the lineup, the Twins had an incredible 62-25 record. That is a 71.2% winning percentage, and to put that in perspective, the Astros (who ended up with the best record in baseball over the full season) had a 66% winning percentage. In other words, you can make a case the Twins were the best team in baseball when Buxton was healthy and contributing. Conversely, the Twins sputtered to a mediocre 27-30 record when Buxton was out of the lineup. This is not rocket science; this dude has a major impact on winning. Last season, Buxton stole 14 bases in 17 attempts (82.4% success rate), and for his career, he has stolen 60 bases in 68 attempts (88.2%). The highest career success rate for stolen bases, with a minimum of 300 attempts, is Carlos Beltran’s 88.1%. While Buxton has a long way to go to hit that threshold for attempts, there is no denying he is stealing bases at an incredibly successful rate, and that makes him a devastating weapon once he reaches base. A walk or a single to Buxton nearly automatically transforms into a situation where a blazing fast runner is in scoring position, and that has a major impact on the approach of the opposing defense. When a speedster like Buxton is on base, pitchers rush their deliveries, pitch up in the zone and prioritize fastballs to give their catchers better chances at stopping stolen base attempts. Catchers adjust their stances and shift their focus from framing pitches to getting ready to throw as quickly as possible. Defenders need to stay close to bases to minimize the size of the runner’s lead and to cover the bag in case there is a pickoff throw or stolen base attempt, and this creates larger holes for opposing batters to safely hit the ball. Having a high-end base stealing threat on the base paths does far more for an offense than the casual fan might consider. Now for the bad news: Since his first big league appearance in 2015, Buxton has been placed on the injured list a whopping eight times. Calling him injury prone might be an understatement at this point, and therein lies the rub. Since 2015, he has missed 405 of a possible 798 games, and he is already banged up and listed as dayto-day with an injury this summer, and the real games have not even started yet. The Twins might be the best team in baseball when Buxton plays, but if he is not on the field, his tantalizing skill set will not do the team any good. In this shortened season, it is going to be critical for the Twins to have Buxton healthy and available as much as possible. If he can recover from this midfoot sprain and hit the ground running next week (both literally and figuratively), the Twins are going to be tough to beat.
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RICE – Russ and Terry Popp finished planting their corn crop around May 3 this year. In a typical year, they would have just started sowing the seeds. “We have a long way to go yet, and a lot can happen in the next 50 days,” Russ said. “But it has been good so far.” The brothers planted 260 acres of corn for silage and grain this spring for their 220-cow dairy farm near Rice. They also run 210 acres of alfalfa. This year’s field conditions have been favorable for many farmers in central Minnesota as crops were planted early, and the weather has helped propel plants through the growing season. Across the area, more than 80% of the corn crop is in good or excellent condition, according to the United States Department of Agriculture. Data shows the last time the crops were fairing this
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Terry Popp looks through his corn field July 13 at his farm near Rice. This year’s crop is ahead of schedule because of early planting and hot, dry weather that has propeled plants through the growing season.
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SAUK RAPIDS – When Logan Johnson graduated high school, he did not plan to take to the skies. But, after sitting in an office crunching numbers, Johnson traded in his job as an accountant for a seat in the cockpit of an airplane. “I thought accounting would be the safe route, and then I’d fly on the side for fun,” Johnson Logan Johnson said. “But I decided I couldn’t do it (an office job).” Johnson is an aerial applicator at West Central Ag-Air Inc. in Fergus Falls. Johnson page 2B
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from front The 28-year-old Sartell resident performs the duties of a profession more commonly known as crop dusting – an outdated term as most applicators now spread liquid pesticide rather than powder. He is one of approximately 2,700 agricultural pilots in the United States, according to the National Agricultural Aviation Association. Based on a 2019 NAAA survey, these pilots treat 127 million acres of cropland annually. Within the 50mile radius of the Fergus Falls Municipal Airport, Johnson and the owner of West Central Ag-Air, Ryan Lubben, spray fields of corn, soybeans, wheat and sugar beets. The combination of flight and agriculture was a natural fit for Johnson, who grew up on a crop farm about 20 miles north of Marshall. He was inspired by the profession at a young age. “I think I was in
fourth or fifth grade; I was really young, and I saw an airplane spraying my dad’s field,” Johnson said. Johnson pursued flight in high school, earning his private pilot’s license but put his dream on hold until 2014. Johnson traveled to Bainbridge, Georgia, to enroll at AG-Flight Pilot Training LLC. There, he earned a commercial pilot’s license as well as complex and high-performance aircraft endorsements, and trained in flying tailwheel, dual-propeller and biplane planes. In addition, he learned about GPS and field entries and departures. He was licensed in aerial agricultural application after passing his Federal Aviation Administration exams and took a job with West Central Ag-Air when he returned. Johnson, who works part time over the winter months, begins each applicator season in midMay and ends around midSeptember. “The first thing we do in Otter Tail County is spray trees around lakeshores for caterpillars
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that eat the trees,” Johnson said. When crops emerge from the soil, Johnson’s work picks up. In wheat, corn and sugar beets, fungicide is applied. For soybean fields, insecticide is used to fend off aphids. With two planes operating at the company, business is steady. The applicators spray fields from 30 to 600 acres, with the average field size being 150 acres and taking about 45 minutes roundtrip from the hangar. “There are slow weeks which are 50-60 hours,” said Johnson, who stays at his family’s cabin during the growing season to avoid commuting from Benton County. … “I’d say long weeks are 90-100 hours.” Aerial application is subject to criticism regarding spray drift, soil and water contamination, and disease associated with pesticide use, but the industry is also highly-regulated. In addition to the FAA, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, United States Environmental Protection Agency and United States Food and Drug Administration monitor its actions, and each applicator must keep detailed records of each
work order for a minimum of five years. Johnson has had zero incidents in his sixyear career. “We’re always checking the wind direction and speed,” said Johnson, who flies an Ayres Thrush S2R-T with a turboprop engine. “We’re always checking temperature and dew point. If there is a temperature inversion (where cooler air is suspended above warm air), it has the tendency to suspend the chemical in the air if the droplets are small enough.” Temperature inversion can result in chemical drift, but aerial applicators – faced with consequences of fines, revoked licenses and even lawsuits – take precautions to avoid such incidents. “Airplanes have smokers on them,”
Johnson said. “It’s kind of like a mineral oil that is injected into the exhaust pipe. It creates a big puff of smoke. … You lay down smoke before you spray, and then you pull up and look back to give yourself an in-field look at how the application will behave. Wind direction and speed can vary a lot between small areas, so we have the smoker systems that we use.” The smoke is applied before application to ensure weather elements are optimal. Another precaution aerial applicators take is pattern testing. Johnson said a red dye is mixed with water and placed in the plane’s bulk tank. A string is suspended over the airport runway and the red water applied as if spraying a field. The string is analyzed, and spray nozzles are adjusted as needed to avoid overspray or to alter the size of dispersed microns. “If they (the microns) are too big, they’ll land kind of like a bubble and won’t disperse, but if they are too small, they’ll be more susceptible to suspension in the air which will move them off target easier,” Johnson said. On top of the manual tests, technology has increased the accuracy of site management. GPS systems within the planes allow for precision application; a screen inside the cockpit can show the pilot swath width, speed and how much chemical is being dispersed at any time. It also paints a literal picture of the work they do
so if the weather changes, pilots can come back to the field and tend to the portions they have missed. “It’s down to the nearest foot and very accurate,” Johnson said. “And, for going 150 mph, they keep up pretty well.” Despite the neverending variables that need to be monitored in aerial application – including watching for people, machinery, windmills, power lines and more – Johnson said, with time, the job becomes routine. “It’s kind of high stress but it’s fast-paced,” he said. “I feel like it works together to create a nice balance. Where you’re keeping track of a lot of stuff, but it goes so fast that it all just kind of rolls together.” The pilot agrees the job can be mentally taxing on days where he is working small fields in congested areas, but Johnson prefers his office in the sky over being grounded when his plane breaks down. And, he takes satisfaction in a day’s work. “The long hours, working hard and always doing something appealed to me,” Johnson said of his work. “If I slow down or I’m not super busy, I slack off and my mind wanders. So, if I’m going straightforward at something, it’s a lot easier for me.” While the job of this central Minnesotan may be exasperating at times, the work Johnson carries out continues to far outweigh the office desk he left behind.
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Growing degree days for St. Cloud are recorded based on three planting days for corn. University of Minnesota Extension educator Nathan Drewitz is tracking this year’s GDD for central Minnesota.
“GDD allows us to predict where crops will be at different times in the season,” Nathan Drewitz said. “We’re anywhere between 100-200 units ahead of schedule. That can be the difference between leaf stages and tasseling, and that’s what we’ve been seeing from last week to this week.” Drewitz is the agriculture production systems extension educator for Benton, Morrison and Stearns counties. GDD measures accumulated heat by taking into account minimum and maximum daily temperatures. To calculate GDD for corn, minimum and maximum daily temperatures are added together, divided by two and then that value has 50 subtracted from it. The minimum daily temperature can be no lower than 50 degrees Fahrenheit for the equation and no greater than 86 degrees Fahrenheit for the maximum daily temperature value. “We use those cutoffs because anything below 50 degrees is just too cold for corn to grow, and likewise, corn really stops growing past 86 degrees; the additional heat doesn’t help,” Drewitz said. In the St. Cloud area, Drewitz has recorded GGD of more than 1,200 for corn planted April 15 and about 1,100 GGD for corn planted May 15. Extension’s official weather station, of Lamberton, noted a cumulative total from May 1 to July 13 of 1,232 GGD; 63 units more than the historic record between 1961 and 2019. “The biggest thing is that early maturity corn has really taken advantage of all those extra GGD,”
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Terry (left) and Russ Popp review data collected from their irrigator July 13 at their farm near Rice. The Popps run 260 acres of corn for silage and grain to feed their dairy cows.
“It has worked out really well for us.” The benefits of GDD will be evident as the growing season continues. Rather than harvesting in late fall, some fields might be able to start drying down earlier and farmers can get the crop off the field sooner, Drewitz said. “You have to have GGD for corn to develop,” he said. “Once you hit that 2,350 GDD range, that’s when you want to start thinking about harvest. More GDD shorten the growing season, which means not harvesting corn next spring.” Last year, the Popp brothers finished fall fieldwork in the spring. While all the crop was off the fields before winter, weather postponed tillage and baling corn stalks. “With the way things are going, we might be able to start silage around the first of September,” Terry said. “We’re quite a bit ahead of schedule right now, and we hope that continues so we can get done before winter.” With the summer’s hottest days ahead, a plentiful crop and early harvest are becoming ever more likely for farmers in central Minnesota.
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Drewitz said. “Even corn planted later is still ahead of time because we were able to get in the ground this spring.” The Popps began planting April 26, nearly a week sooner than usual. “Typically, we don’t start until May 3 or later,” Russ said. “One year, we didn’t even feel like planting corn because it was so cold.” Terry agreed. “This year, we got in the fields early, and while we had to irrigate for a while in June, the heat and rain at the end of the month really helped,” he said. “The corn grew at least 2 feet in four days, and it’s already tasseling.” The Popps farm on sandy loam soil and have had to irrigate sporadically throughout the growing season to supplement the fields. In total, they have received a little over 5 inches of rainfall. “Before theses summer rains, we got 3 inches of that slush that came in the spring,” Terry said. But not all fields in the tricounty area are reaping the same benefits. “More GGD in a growing season usually means higher quality grain, higher test weights and more kernels,” Drewitz said. “In some places, GGD have nothing to do with what we’ve seen. Some areas are going to be driven by lack of rainfall, but then again, in Stearns and Morrison counties, there are places that have had a lot of rainfall and the crops still look really, really good.” The Popps will continue managing their fields with hopes of harvesting in early September. In the time being, they will finish fertilizing the corn crop. “We started spoon feeding nitrogen, so it’s the same amount of fertilizer as before just spread out,” Russ said.
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Tell us about your involvement in 4-H. I have shown pigs, cows Tell us about your involvement in 4-H. Dairy, swine, photography, Tell us about your involvement in 4-H. I have done fine arts, and sheep, as well as completed projects with rockets and quilting. quilting and woodworking. crafts, shop, photography, electrical, anemology, flower gardening, fruits and vegetables, wildlife biology, exploring the environment What is your favorite 4-H activity? I like working at the lunch What is your favorite 4-H activity? Dairy takes up most of my and global connections. stand at the Benton County Fair. It is fun serving people, and I take time. It is a family thing. My mom and all of my aunts and uncles have orders usually. I also like showing cows because they are fun to work shown dairy cattle. What is your favorite 4-H activity? Photography because I like with and train. seeing all of the pictures I make, but I also like getting better and Tell us about a memorable moment. When I won first place for learning more things about it. Tell us about a memorable moment. When I got second place junior dairy showmanship. I really wanted to win something so I knew showing my beef steer my first year in 4-H. He was all black, and I I could do it. The year before I got third or fourth, and I had told myself Tell us about a memorable moment. At the end of the day, after put a lot of effort into making him look nice and doing well in the I was going to do better. It felt really good. I entered all of my projects, I walked around looking at all the chamshow ring. pionship ribbons. It was really memorable and exciting because I Describe one of your favorite projects. My Brown Swiss cow, won seven championship ribbons. Describe one of your favorite projects. One of my favorite Raelee. We had a good bond and won junior dairy showmanship projects is pigs. You do not need to work with them as much because together. Describe one of your favorite projects. I made a guide to flowthey are stubborn, but I have a lot of fun when I am showing pigs. ers, which was a huge book identifying around 100 flowers. For the What have you learned during your time in 4-H? Nothing is project, I went outside and took pictures of all sorts of flowers and What have you learned during your time in 4-H? To work well going to ever be as perfect as I want it to, and it takes a lot of hard made an entry with information about the flower and included the with people. I have met a lot of people of all ages. How to get out and work to complete all of my projects. The most important thing for me picture. do fun things. I have also learned how to respect people. is to have fun. What have you learned during your time in 4-H? I have learned Who is your 4-H mentor, and what did you learn from them? Who is your 4-H mentor, and what did you learn from them? about the water cycle and did a big project on it. I have learned I look up to a lot of the older kids in the club. I have learned things My grandpa, Ken Bemboom, because most of the cows I show are his. about the proper cutting of flowers as well as practical skills like how from them on how they each do their projects and how to take that He teaches me everything I need to know. to work together as a team. and work it into my projects to make them better. Who is your 4-H mentor, and what did you learn from them? My mom. She helps me organize ideas and teaches me how to orgaThe 4-H motto: nize the information during the projects.
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