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Saturday, August 1, 2020
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Vol. 166, No. 17
Return to schools depends on virus prevalence in county
Hanging up the helmet Janski retires from Rice Fire Department
State going for ‘localized, data-driven approach’
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BY JAKOB KOUNKEL STAFF WRITER
FOLEY – School districts across the state of Minnesota were told more than a month ago to prepare for any of three possibilities in their return to school: in-person learning, distance learning and a hybrid option. On July 30, Gov. Tim Walz said the model each district implements will depend on data specific to the county where they are located. “When you take the county-level data instead of the state-level numbers, you localize what the virus is doing near you, and then you localize the health requirements, you have the ability to act on and implement with integrity,” said Mary Cathryn Ricker, Department of Education commissioner.
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BY ANNA HINKEMEYER | STAFF WRITER
uniform hangs in the locker and a helmet is sitting on the shelf awaiting its next fire call, but ownership has been passed on. As a member of the Rice Fire Department, Joe Janski retired the need for turnout gear and a pager July 1. He can rest a little easier now without the call to jump out of bed in the middle of the night to help those in need. “I already miss the camaraderie,” Joe said. “I had a lot of different experiences, and I am certainly going to miss the job. But I can’t move as fast as I used to. It’s a young man’s game, and it was
Lifetime of Henkemeyers celebrate 75 years of marriage
time for me to go.” Joe joined the Rice Fire Department in 1986, after his brother Steve and some friends encouraged him. He saw how much Steve enjoyed being a part of the department, and Joe was looking for a way to help the community. Joe retires from the Rice Fire Department with 34 years of experience. His extensive knowledge will be missed by the department, said Rice Fire Chief Scott Janski, who is Joe’s nephew.
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BY ANNA HINKEMEYER | STAFF WRITER
SAUK RAPIDS – John and Harriet (Muntifering) Henkemeyer were neighbors growing up in St. Augusta which meant they saw a lot of each other. John was also good friends with Harriet’s brother, Ralph, who played baseball with John for the St. Augusta Gussies. Oftentimes, Harriet watched the games. The older they grew, the more John and Harriet learned about each other. Eventually, they fell in love.
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John and Harriet Henkemeyer sit near the gardens outside Good Shepherd Community July 27 in Sauk Rapids. The two enjoyed dancing and traveling together throughout their marriage.
PUBLIC NOTICES
• City of Sauk Rapids Notice of Primary Election - pg. 9 • Benton County Planning Commission Public Hearing • Assumed Name - Nomes Sweets and Treats - pg. 9 - pg. 9 • Summary of Publication Ord. No. 2020-788 - pg. 8 • City of Sauk Rapids Public Accuracy Test Notice - pg. 8 • City of Sauk Rapids Reg. Minutes, July 13, 2020 - pg. 8
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