Sauk Rapids Herald - March 19, 2022

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Tower 5 from front

NEWS PHOTOS BY NATASHA BARBER

A Sauk Rapids Fire Department squad trains on Tower 5, the city’s newest aerial engine, at the Sauk Rapid-Rice High School March 15 in Sauk Rapids. The vehicle, which has a 100-foot boom, will be placed into service by mid-April.

New engine to be placed into service by mid-April

BY NATASHA BARBER | STAFF WRITER spanning an additional 35 feet in length over the 1974 boom attached to Engine 5. Its apparatus and platform allow for both rescue of people who may be trapped on buildings’ upper levels and for spraying of water from high vantage points.

“This is the only ladder truck made that goes 100 feet 100% of the time,” said Jason Fleming, Sauk Rapids Fire Department Chief.

“The other trucks have controls on them that, dependent on the angle of the boom, it might draw the reach back to 82 feet or 92 feet.”

That reach is signi cant in a city like Sauk Rapids, Fleming said. Land use setbacks, triangle property parcels and hills create unique obstacles when ghting structure res.

“This is going to be dispatched rst to any house re in town

because I can park on any corner of the house and reach the roof,” Fleming said.

Safety was at the forefront for Fleming when thinking about engine design, and the vehicle’s proven outrigger system will help stabilize the engine on unlevel ground, he said.

“We could be spraying water out the tip in 45 seconds to a minute,” Fleming said.

Tower 5 has a storied history despite it being only a few months old. The process of purchasing the engine

OB’s Birthday

celebration Friday, March 18th

began in early 2018.

With knowledge that Sauk Rapids and Sartell were both researching purchases of new aerial engines, the two re departments eventually formed a subcommittee to save costs.

“We didn’t have a company at that time,” Fleming said.

“We didn’t even have a truck type. We just had old trucks that needed replacement.”

Sauk Rapids and Sartell toured and researched makes and models, swapped ideas on equipment and ultimately the cities contracted with one engineering company – Fire Safety USA of Rochester – to create sister trucks.

Sauk Rapids City Council approved the $1.18 million purchase of the E-One Cyclone III HP100 Aerial Platform April 22, 2019.

The vehicle is fully paid for; the city paid cash from the Fire Equipment Capital Fund that is generated by transfers from the

city, liquor store and township contracts, according to Sauk Rapids Finance Director Jack Kahlhamer.

The engine, which was built at E-One in Ocala, Florida, was slated to arrive by December 2020, but logistical hurdles of the coronavirus pandemic stalled the build. Still, the price was locked in.

“Right now, we could never build this truck for this price,” Fleming said.

“It would be like another $300,000 to $400,000.”

The E-One rig arrived at Fire Safety USA for additional customization in

September 2021 and debuted at the 2021 Minnesota State Fire Chiefs Association Oct. 20-23, 2021, before the city of Sauk Rapids took ownership shortly thereafter.

With trace new equipment arriving sporadically since last fall and Engine 5 soon to be sold to the Albany Fire Department, Tower 5 and the SRFD are nearing its service debut.

“A lot of equipment is also on Engine 5 and will be transferred to the new truck,” Fleming said. “So Tower 5 will go into service as Engine 5 makes its way out.”

A color-coded panel assists firefighters in locating coordinating hoses and gauges as well as the location they connect on the engine.

The celebration continues with a DJ at 9 pm

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An outrigger system stabilizes the truck and lifts pressure off the tires of the vehicle when the boom is in operation.

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Happy ST. PATRICK’S DAY

SAUK RAPIDS – After a four-year process, the city of Sauk Rapids is ready to launch its new aerial ladder truck into service by mid-April.

Volunteer re ghters rolled Tower 5 into the Sauk Rapids-Rice High School parking lot March 15 to take part in one of many training sessions that have occurred on the engine since it arrived in the city in fall 2021. All 30 members of the Sauk Rapids Fire Department must be comfortable using the new vehicle and its equipment, because when the emergency page sounds, there is no telling who will respond.

Tower 5 replaces Engine 5 in the Sauk Rapids Fire Department’s eet of 10 vehicles and two boats.

But with it, comes new capabilities.

Tower 5’s aerial ladder reaches 100 feet,

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Fire hoses are conveniently placed on the front of Tower 5 to allow for easy access and return.

Dual electronic touch pads – one each for the driver’s and officer’s seat – allow the officer to operate the lights and check engine settings while the driver focuses on traffic.

Page 12 | SATURDAY, MARCH 19, 2022 | SAUK RAPIDS HERALD NOTICE OF MECHANIC’S LIEN SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT AT THE ADDRESS OF NORTHSTAR COLLISION, 1136 LINCOLN AVE. SAUK RAPIDS MN 56379 AT 1:00 P.M., ON APRIL 1ST. 2022, THE SHERIFF OF BENTON COUNTY WILL SELL TO THE HIGHEST CASH BIDDER A 2016 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE PC 2 DOOR HATCHBACK, VIN #3VWF17AT9GM636736. AMOUNT DUE IS $27,020.92 AND IS FOR REPAIR AND STORAGE. PUBLISHED IN MARCH 12, 19 AND 26 SAUK RAPIDS HERALD. R-10-3B

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PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS: 812 15th Ave S, Saint Cloud, MN 56301 United States.

NAMEHOLDER(S): Alyssa Wachsman, 812 15th Ave S, Saint Cloud, MN 56301 United States.

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BENTON COUNTY DRAINAGE AUTHORITY SITTING AS THE DRAINAGE AUTHORITY FOR BENTON COUNTY DITCH NO. 5 In the Matter of: The Assessment of Drainage Bene ts and Damages pursuant to Minn. Stat. 103E.315 for BENTON COUNTY DITCH NO 5 PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, the Board of Commissioners of the Benton County sitting as the drainage authority for Benton County Ditch No. 5, pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 103E.101, subd. 4a, shall hold a public hearing on the assessment of drainage bene ts and damages pursuant to Minn.

Stat. §103E.315, Minn. Stat. §103E.351 and Minn. Stat. §103E.741.

The appointed viewers have led the viewer’s report with the Benton County Auditor Treasurer for Benton County Ditch No. 5. A property owner’s report has been mailed to each affected property owner.

The Drainage Authority rst opened the public hearing on March 9, 2022. The hearing is being continued until April 11, 2022, at the Henry’s Event Center, at 6774 MN-25, Foley, MN 56329. The hearing is scheduled to start at 8:30 AM or shortly thereafter. All parties with an interest in the Ditch System may appear and be heard.

If unable to participate in-person, you may submit written testimony to County Ditch Public Hearing, PO Box 247 Foley, MN 56329.

Copies of the viewer’s report for Benton County Ditch No 5. are available for inspection at Benton County Public Works of ce at 7752 Highway 25 NE, Foley, MN 56329.

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BENTON COUNTY DRAINAGE AUTHORITY SITTING AS THE DRAINAGE AUTHORITY FOR BENTON COUNTY DITCH NO. 10 In the Matter of: The Assessment of Drainage Bene ts and Damages pursuant to Minn. Stat. 103E.315 for BENTON COUNTY DITCH NO 10 PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, the Board of Commissioners of the Benton County sitting as the drainage authority for Benton County Ditch No. 10, pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 103E.101, subd. 4a, shall hold a public hearing on the assessment of drainage bene ts and damages pursuant to Minn.

Stat. §103E.315, Minn. Stat. §103E.351 and Minn. Stat. §103E.741.

The appointed viewers have led the viewer’s report with the Benton County Auditor Treasurer for Benton County Ditch No. 10. A property owner’s report has been mailed to each affected property owner.

The Drainage Authority rst opened the public hearing on March 9, 2022. The hearing is being continued until April 11, 2022, at the Henry’s Event Center, at 6774 MN-25, Foley, MN 56329. The hearing is scheduled to start at 8:30 AM or shortly thereafter. All parties with an interest in the Ditch System may appear and be heard.

If unable to participate in-person, you may submit written testimony to County Ditch Public Hearing, PO Box 247 Foley, MN 56329.

Copies of the viewer’s report for Benton County Ditch No 10. are available for inspection at Benton County Public Works of ce at 7752 Highway 25 NE, Foley, MN 56329.

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: September 7, 2017 MORTGAGOR: Shane Chapp, a Single Adult.

MORTGAGEE: U.S. Bank National Association.

DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded September 14, 2017 Benton County Recorder, Document No. 425068.

ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: NONE TRANSACTION AGENT: NONE T R A N S A C T I O N AGENT’S MORTGAGE I D E N T I F I C AT I O N NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: NONE LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: U.S. Bank National Association R E S I D E N T I A L MORTGAGE SERVICER: U.S. Bank National Association MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 125 1st Ave SW, Rice, MN 56367

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE TAX PARCEL I.D. #: SALE: May 5, 2022 at 10:00 150018200 AM LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PLACE OF SALE: PROPERTY: Benton County Sheriff’s Lot 3, Block 9, in the Of ce, 581 Highway 23 Town of Rice, according to Northeast Foley, MN the plat and survey thereof to pay the debt then secured on le and of record in the by said Mortgage, and taxes, of ce of the county recorder if any, on said premises, and in and for said Benton the costs and disbursements, County, Minnesota. including attorneys’ fees COUNTY IN WHICH allowed by law subject to PROPERTY IS LOCATED: redemption within six (6) Benton months from the date of said O R I G I N A L sale by the mortgagor(s), PRINCIPAL AMOUNT their personal representatives OF MORTGAGE: or assigns unless reduced to $50,000.00 Five (5) weeks under MN AMOUNT DUE AND Stat. §580.07.

CLAIMED TO BE TIME AND DATE TO DUE AS OF DATE OF VACATE PROPERTY: If NOTICE, INCLUDING the real estate is an ownerTAXES, IF ANY, PAID occupied, single-family

BY MORTGAGEE: dwelling, unless otherwise $50,679.08 provided by law, the date That prior to the on or before which the commencement of this mortgagor(s) must vacate the mortgage foreclosure property if the mortgage is proceeding Mortgagee/ not reinstated under section Assignee of Mortgagee 580.30 or the property is complied with all notice not redeemed under section requirements as required 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on by statute; That no action November 7, 2022, unless or proceeding has been that date falls on a weekend instituted at law or otherwise or legal holiday, in which to recover the debt secured case it is the next weekday, by said mortgage, or any part and unless the redemption thereof; period is reduced to 5 weeks PURSUANT to the power under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 of sale contained in said or 582.032. mortgage, the above M O R T G A G O R ( S ) described property will be RELEASED FROM sold by the Sheriff of said FINANCIAL OBLIGATION county as follows: ON MORTGAGE: None DATE AND TIME OF “THE TIME ALLOWED BY

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. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: July 1, 2014 MORTGAGOR: Anthony Brown, an unmarried man.

MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Mortgages Unlimited Inc. its successors and assigns.

DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded July 16, 2014 Benton County Recorder, Document No. 404338.

ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: U.S. Bank National Association.

Dated September 1, 2015 Recorded September 8, 2015, as Document No. 411601.

TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. T R A N S A C T I O N AGENT’S MORTGAGE I D E N T I F I C AT I O N NUMBER ON M O R T G A G E : 100848100126236308 LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Mortgages Unlimited Inc. R E S I D E N T I A L MORTGAGE SERVICER: U.S. Bank National Association M O R T G A G E D PROPERTY ADDRESS: 805 5th Street NorTAX PARCEL I.D. #: 150069000

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE LEGAL DESCRIPTION unless reduced to Five OF PROPERTY: (5) weeks under MN Stat.

LOT 10, BLOCK 4, FOX §580.07.

MEADOWS, BENTON TIME AND DATE TO COUNTY, MINNESOTA. VACATE PROPERTY: If COUNTY IN WHICH the real estate is an ownerPROPERTY IS LOCATED: occupied, single-family Benton dwelling, unless otherwise O R I G I N A L provided by law, the date PRINCIPAL AMOUNT on or before which the OF MORTGAGE: mortgagor(s) must vacate the $178,571.00 property if the mortgage is AMOUNT DUE AND not reinstated under section CLAIMED TO BE 580.30 or the property is DUE AS OF DATE OF not redeemed under section NOTICE, INCLUDING 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on TAXES, IF ANY, PAID November 10, 2022, unless

BY MORTGAGEE: that date falls on a weekend $203,122.83 or legal holiday, in which That prior to the case it is the next weekday, commencement of this and unless the redemption mortgage foreclosure period is reduced to 5 weeks proceeding Mortgagee/ under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 Assignee of Mortgagee or 582.032. complied with all notice M O R T G A G O R ( S ) requirements as required RELEASED FROM by statute; That no action F I N A N C I A L or proceeding has been OBLIGATION ON instituted at law or otherwise MORTGAGE:None to recover the debt secured “THE TIME ALLOWED BY by said mortgage, or any LAW FOR REDEMPTION part thereof;

BY THE MORTGAGOR, PURSUANT to the power THE MORTGAGOR’S of sale contained in said P E R S O N A L mortgage, the above R E P R E S E N TAT I V E S described property will be OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE sold by the Sheriff of said REDUCED TO FIVE county as follows: WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL DATE AND TIME OF SALE: May 10, 2022 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Benton County Sheriff’s Of ce, 581 Highway 23 Northeast Foley, MN to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys’ 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

LAW FOR REDEMPTION

BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S P E R S O N A L R E P R E S E N TAT I V E S 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: February 25, 2022 U.S. Bank National Association Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee LIEBO, WEINGARDEN, DOBIE & BARBEE, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/ Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 19 - 22-001472 FC IN THE EVENT REQUIRED

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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: February 28, 2022 U.S. Bank National Association Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee LIEBO, WEINGARDEN, DOBIE & BARBEE, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/ Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 19 - 22-001731 FC IN THE EVENT REQUIRED BY FEDERAL LAW: THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. R-10-6B

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PUBLIC NOTICES REGULAR MEETING SAUK RAPIDS CITY COUNCIL SAUK RAPIDS GOVERNMENT CENTER, 250 Summit Ave N. Monday, February 28, 2022 6:00PM MINUTES 1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Kurt Hunstiger called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

All members present.

2. Additions or Changes to the Agenda Perry Beise requested to pull agenda item 9-E from the agenda.

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. 2-14-2022 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes Motion: Moved by Councilperson Thronson and seconded

by Councilperson Ellering to approve the 2-14-2022 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes. Motion carried unanimously.

5. Receive and File NONE 6. Mayor’s Communications • Riverside Terrace—Mayor Hunstiger noted that the City was recently noti ed that the roof at Riverside Terrace won a 2021 DURO-LAST project award. The Contractor for the roof project was All Elements, Inc. Mayor Hunstiger said that he hopes that this recognition will be the rst of many when it comes to the park improvements at The Clearing.

7. Audience Items/Visitors Total Time Limit 2 Minutes for Items NOT on the Agenda Gloria Truax,131 17th Street Court, requested having a no parking sign along her property line on 2nd Avenue. Truax said that the Holiday Stationstore near her home has been a big battle for her as a property owner. She noted that the convenience store has ample parking in their lot, but snow removal and lawn service vehicles park out on the main road versus in the parking lot.

Mayor Hunstiger said that he will talk to staff to see if there is anything that the City can or should do regarding this public roadway.

SAUK RAPIDS-RICE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 47 REGULAR SEMI-MONTHLY BOARD MEETING Monday, February 28, 2022 A semi-monthly meeting of the Sauk Rapids-Rice ISD 47 Board of Education was called to order by Chair Butkowski Monday, February 28, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. in the District Of ce Boardroom.

ROLL CALL Members present included Braun, Butkowski, Hauck, Holthaus, Loidolt, Morse and Solarz. Others present were Superintendent Bergstrom, Director of Teaching and Learning Bushman, Director of Human Resources and Administrative Services Schoenherr, and Director of Business Services Fiereck.

ESTABLISHMENT OF A QUORUM Chair Butkowski asked Clerk Morse to af rm there was a quorum in attendance. Clerk Morse af rmed there was a quorum.

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

SCHOOL BOARD RECOGNITION Superintendent Bergstrom recognized the Board of Education with a certi cate of appreciation in honor of School Board Recognition Week and thanked them for their service. The SRRHS Culinary program presented the Board with sea salt caramel truf es and citrus tarts and provided a culinary program update.

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

ACTION APPROVAL OF THE SAUK RAPIDS-RICE PRINCIPALS’ ASSOCIATION (SRRPA) AGREEMENT 2021 – 2023 SCHOOL YEARS A motion was made by Braun, seconded by Hauck and unanimously carried to approve the SRRPA Agreement for the 2021 – 2023 school years. The Board of Education’s Certi ed Staff Negotiations Committee reached a tentative contract agreement on February 3, 2022 and the SRRPA has since rati ed the agreement.

APPROVAL TO ADD A TEMPORARY COVID-19 STUDENT TESTING COORDINATOR A motion was made by Morse, seconded by Solarz and unanimously carried to approve the addition of a temporary COVID-19 student testing coordinator for the remainder of the 2021 – 2022 school year. The position will coordinate and facilitate testing of symptomatic students in each building.

The position is fully funded through the state of Minnesota’s testing grant program.

8. Public Hearings NONE 9. Consent Agenda A. Approve Ordinance Establishing Special Vehicle Permit B. Approve Ordinance Prohibiting Parking From 2:00AM until 6:00AM on City Owned Parking Lots—Pulled for Discussion C. Authorize SEH to Prepare a Quote Package for the 2022 Southside Parking Lot Improvements D. Approve 2022 Plumbing and Mechanical Contractor Licenses E. Approve Termination of Probationary Employee F. Approve City Administrator Attendance to the 2022 Chamber Day at the Capital G. Approve Fee Schedule Update H. Approve Resolution Reestablishing Precincts and Polling Places Motion: Moved by Councilperson Sauer and seconded by Councilperson Thronson to approve consent agenda item 9A, 9C-9D and 9F-9H. Motion carried unanimously.

9-B. Approve Ordinance Prohibiting Parking From 2:00AM until 6:00AM on City Owned Parking Lots Motion: Moved by Councilperson Sauer and seconded by Councilperson Ellering to approve the Ordinance Prohibiting Parking From 2:00AM until 6:00AM on City Owned Parking Lots.

Motion carried unanimously.

10. Regular Agenda NONE 11. Other Staff Items NONE 12. Other Council Items and Communications NONE 13. Approve List of Bills and Claims Motion: Moved by Councilperson Ellering and seconded

by Councilperson Seamans to approve the List of Bills and Claims. Motion carried unanimously.

14. Adjournment Motion: Moved by Councilperson Thronson and seconded by Councilperson Ellering to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried unanimously.

Mayor Hunstiger adjourned the meeting at 6:10 p.m.

R-11-1B ADOPTION OF THE DONATION RESOLUTION A motion was made by Braun, seconded by Holthaus and unanimously carried to adopt the Donation Resolution. The Minnesota School Board Association recommends the Donation Resolution be adopted in the Action area of the Agenda.

APPROVAL OF THE 2022 – 2023 SCHOOL YEAR CALENDAR A motion was made by Butkowski, seconded by Holthaus and unanimously carried to approve the 2022 – 2023 Sauk Rapids-Rice School Year Calendar, which was been reviewed by the SRREA and district leadership teams.

PUBLIC INPUT Public input was taken at 7:00 p.m. Community member Dan Johnson thanked the Board for their work with regard to COVID-19 protocols and keeping student in school in-person.

Johnson also shared concern regarding learning loss for some students due to COVID-19.

ADOPTION OF MSBA POLICY #714 A motion was made by Braun, seconded by Holthaus and unanimously carried to adopt the following policy.

• #714 (Fund Balances) is a “recommended policy” and will replace current policy #714 (Fund Balances).

This policy required two readings as substantive changes were recommended.

ADOPTION OF POLICY #202 A motion was made by Solarz, seconded by Loidolt and unanimously carried to adopt the following policy.

• #202 (School Board Of cers) is a “recommended policy” and will replace current policy #202 (School Board Of cers).

This policy required one reading as no substantive changes were recommended.

ADOPTION OF POLICY #531 A motion was made by Morse, seconded by Braun and unanimously carried to adopt the following policy.

• #531 (Pledge of Allegiance) is a “mandatory policy” and will replace current policy #531 (Pledge of Allegiance).

This policy required one reading as no substantive changes were recommended.

APPROVAL OF BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS FY23 A motion was made by Hauck seconded by Morse and unanimously carried to approve the preliminary FY23 Budget projections and proposed adjustments.

ADJOURNMENT With no further business appearing before the Board, a motion was made Solarz, seconded by Loidolt and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting at 7:57 p.m.

Respectfully submitted, Tracy Morse, Board of Education Clerk Sauk Rapids-Rice ISD 47 R-11-1B

WE’RE HIRING!

Development Director - HRA and RDA

Oversees all HRA and RDA services. Supervises and coordinates staff and contractors to administer programs and services. Plan, organize, direct and execute day-today leadership within the development, implementation, and management of programming undertaken by the Swift County HRA/ RDA. Manages and performs complex administrative duties for all operations of the Swift County Rural Development and Finance Authority (RDA), Swift County Housing and Redevelopment Authority (RDA), and Greater Rural Opportunities Working (GROW).

Pay Range: $71,094-$92,747/annually Hours: 40 hours/week

Open until filled with preference given to applications received by March 30, 2022. For information on how to apply, visit www.swiftcounty.com/jobs or call 320-314-8321.

BENTON COUNTY DRAINAGE AUTHORITY SITTING AS THE DRAINAGE AUTHORITY FOR BENTON COUNTY DITCH NO. 3 In the Matter of: The Assessment of Drainage Bene ts and Damages pursuant to Minn. Stat. 103E.315 for BENTON COUNTY DITCH NO 3 PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, the Board of Commissioners of the Benton County sitting as the drainage authority for Benton County Ditch No. 3, pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 103E.101, subd. 4a, shall hold a public hearing on the assessment of drainage bene ts and damages pursuant to Minn.

Stat. §103E.315, Minn. Stat. §103E.351 and Minn. Stat. §103E.741.

The appointed viewers have led the viewer’s report with the Benton County Auditor Treasurer for Benton County Ditch No. 3. A property owner’s report has been mailed to each affected property owner.

The Drainage Authority rst opened the public hearing on March 9, 2022. The hearing is being continued until April 11, 2022, at the Henry’s Event Center, at 6774 MN-25, Foley, MN 56329. The hearing is scheduled to start at 8:30 AM or shortly thereafter. All parties with an interest in the Ditch System may appear and be heard.

If unable to participate in-person, you may submit written testimony to County Ditch Public Hearing, PO Box 247 Foley, MN 56329.

Copies of the viewer’s report for Benton County Ditch No 3. are available for inspection at Benton County Public Works of ce at 7752 Highway 25 NE, Foley, MN 56329.

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BENTON COUNTY DRAINAGE AUTHORITY SITTING AS THE DRAINAGE AUTHORITY FOR BENTON COUNTY DITCH NO. 4 In the Matter of: The Assessment of Drainage Bene ts and Damages pursuant to Minn. Stat. 103E.315 for BENTON COUNTY DITCH NO 4 PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, the Board of Commissioners of the Benton County sitting as the drainage authority for Benton County Ditch No. 4, pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 103E.101, subd. 4a, shall hold a public hearing on the assessment of drainage bene ts and damages pursuant to Minn.

Stat. §103E.315, Minn. Stat. §103E.351 and Minn. Stat. §103E.741.

The appointed viewers have led the viewer’s report with the Benton County Auditor Treasurer for Benton County Ditch No. 4. A property owner’s report has been mailed to each affected property owner.

The Drainage Authority rst opened the public hearing on March 9, 2022. The hearing is being continued until April 11, 2022, at the Henry’s Event Center, at 6774 MN-25, Foley, MN 56329. The hearing is scheduled to start at 8:30 AM or shortly thereafter. All parties with an interest in the Ditch System may appear and be heard.

If unable to participate in-person, you may submit written testimony to County Ditch Public Hearing, PO Box 247 Foley, MN 56329.

Copies of the viewer’s report for Benton County Ditch No 4. are available for inspection at Benton County Public Works of ce at 7752 Highway 25 NE, Foley, MN 56329.

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CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333 ASSUMED NAME: Thetouchablegod Designs.

PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS: 1036 22nd Ave N., Saint Cloud, MN 56303 United States.

NAMEHOLDER(S): Adam Ramsey, 1036 22nd Ave N., Saint Cloud, MN 56303 United States.

(4) By typing my name, I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required elds, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath. /s/ Adam Ramsey 03/01/2022 R-11-2P

Benton County Broadband Grant Requests for Information (RFI) Benton County is now accepting grant proposals from broadband providers to extend broadband internet service to underserved and unserved areas of Benton County. The RFI can be downloaded from the County website at https:// www.co.benton.mn.us/674/Benton-County-Broadband, or obtained from the Benton County Administrator’s Of ce by calling 320.968.5000 or email mheadley@co.benton mn.us. Proposals are due April 11, 2022. All providers submitting proposals must attend a virtual pre-proposal conference March 21, 2022 at 10:00 a.m.

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Page 14 | SATURDAY, MARCH 19, 2022 | SAUK RAPIDS HERALD BENTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MARCH 1, 2022 The Benton County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on March 1, 2022, in the Benton County Board Room in Foley, MN. Call to order by Chair Steve Heinen was at 9:00 AM followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the ag. A roll call showed Commissioners Beth Schlangen, Scott Johnson, Steve Heinen, Jared Gapinski and Ed Popp present.

Motion by Johnson and seconded by Gapinski to approve the agenda as written. Motion carried unanimously.

There were two people present to speak at the Open Forum. Benton County Employee Pam Foss was rst to speak regarding the David Drown and Associates Career Advancement Promotions. Foss disagreed with her placement on the Grade and STEP of her Seniority Career Advancement. Also present was Benton County Employee Mike Lewandowski to express his gratitude and appreciation of the County Board for the investigation efforts of the Auditor-Treasurer.

Motion by Popp and seconded by Johnson to approve Consent Agenda items 1 – 9: 1) approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of February 15, 2022 and authorize the Chair to sign; 2) approve the Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes of February 7, 2022 and authorize the Chair to sign; 3) approve the Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes of February 15, 2022 and authorize the Chair to sign; 4) approve the 2022 & 2023 Natural Resources Block Grant Agreement and Payment and an agreement with Benton Soil and Water Conservation District to administer the SSTS Low-income Fix Up and BWSR SSTS Grant programs on behalf of Benton County and authorize the Chair to sign; 5) approve the 2022 Solid Waste Haulers License Round III and authorize the Chair to sign; 6) approve the Special Road Use Permit for Foley Fun Days and authorize the Chair to sign; 7) approve the contract amendment with TurnKey Corrections and authorize the Chair to sign; 8) approve two contracts with Reliance Telephone for inmate communication services and authorize the Chair to sign: 9) approve the contract with Lumen for maintenance of Benton County dispatch call handling equipment and authorize the Chair to sign. Motion carried unanimously.

Next, Land Services Director Roxanne Achman requested the County Board approve a Resolution setting a deadline for plats expected to be recorded by year end.

Achman stated that the end of 2021 brought an abundance of plats that clients expected to be nalized and recorded by the end of the last business day of the year. This causes a lot of undue stress on county staff and local surveyors during an already busy time of year. Minn. Stat. §272.121 requires that the taxes due in the current tax year for the whole parcel be paid when a deed or other instrument conveys a parcel of land that is less than a whole parcel of land as described in the current tax list. That being said, clients generally want to have their plat recorded by the end of the year so that they are not subject to paying the next years taxes in full. When the county receives the plat mylars for nal review, signature and recording, it must be routed to the following individuals: Land Services Director, County Engineer, County Surveyor, County Attorney, County Auditor/Treasurer and County Recorder, in addition to the County Board Chair and County Administrator on minor and major subdivision plats.

At a minimum, this can take 1.5 to 2 weeks to complete based on staff availability. Additionally, most of these of ces need to complete nal reviews prior to signing the plat. This policy was discussed with local surveyors at the end of 2021. They would be supportive of such a policy because they are also placed under a lot of pressure if the County is accepting plats within the last two weeks of the year. The policy was routed to all county of ces listed above. All were supportive of the policy. Motion by Popp and seconded by Johnson to adopt the Resolution setting a deadline for plats expected to be recorded by year end.

Motion carried unanimously.

Next, Benton County Sheriff Troy Heck requested the County Board approve the contract with Advanced Inmate Medical Management (AIMM), LLC for electronic medical record system in the jail. Heck stated on February 1, 2022, the County Board approved a contract with Advanced Correctional Health (ACH) to provide medical services in the county jail. Recording, tracking, and storing records of the health care provided to inmates is a critical and required aspect of jail medical services. The attached contract proposes to provide an electronic medical records (EMR) system to the county jail to appropriately gather and store inmate medical data. This contract is with AIMM, a business with close ties to ACH. This contract will provide Benton County with the software and support required to operate an EMR in the jail. The terms of the contract call for Benton County to pay $14,392.65 in one-time costs in 2022.

The Sheriff’s Of ce was able to negotiate a 0% increase in annual fees charged by AIMM through 2024 with the contract calling for Benton County to pay $10,459.38 annually in licensing fees in years 2022 through 2024. In year 2025 the annual license fee will increase 3% to $10,773.16.

Heck identi ed the Inmate Welfare Fund as the most appropriate funding source for the cost of the purchase and ongoing maintenance. Heck referenced a memo from Assistant County Attorney Michelle Meyer who pointed out the insurance coverage maintained by AIMM is below the recommended limit. It should be noted that the options for jail EMR are limited and the AIMM solution is the EMR our jail medical provider is most familiar with, providing

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our jail with the most ef cient service from ACH. Motion

by Gapinski and seconded by Popp to approve the contract with AIMM for electronic medical record system in the jail. Motion carried unanimously.

Next, County Administrator Montgomery Headley requested the County Board to consider the recommendation of the County Assessor Selection Committee to appoint Brian R. Folden as Benton County Assessor. Headley stated Minnesota Counties are required to appoint a County Assessor under Minnesota Statutes §273.061, subject to nal approval by the Minnesota Department of Revenue. All County Assessors are appointed to four-year terms, with such terms beginning on January 1st on every fourth year after 1973. Consequently, current terms of County Assessors run through December 31, 2024. Mr. Brian Folden has agreed to a start-date of March 14, 2022. Mr. Folden currently serves as a Deputy Chief Assessor in Wadena County. He has held that position since 2015. Mr. Folden is a Senior Accredited Minnesota Assessor (SAMA), which is required to serve as the appointed County Assessor. Based on the recent reorganization of the Land Services Department, the County Assessor position reports to the Land Services Director and provides supervision of the County Assessor Division. Motion by Gapinski and seconded by Heinen to approve a Resolution to appoint Brian R. Folden as Benton County Assessor for the remaining term of March 14, 2022 to December 31, 2024, subject to Minnesota Department of Revenue approval, and authorize the County Board Chair to sign. Motion carried unanimously.

Next, Human Resources Director Johanna Mattson requested the County Board to consider the request to recruit for a new Human Resources Safety Administrator position.

Mattson stated that a new Human Resources position was approved as part of the adopted 2022 budget, with the understanding of additional discussion would occur with the County Board before the position could be lled. The position was discussed at a February 15th Committee of the Whole. It was the consensus of the County Board to place the item on the March 1st County Board agenda for formal consideration. There was a consensus by the County Board to start recruitment for a new Human Resources Safety Administrator position.

Next, Headley gave an update on the Phase 1 Environmental Study of the Old High School property ndings.

Headley stated that Braun Intertec examined available historical records on the site to aid in determining if additional site investigation is necessary. A Phase 1 study does not include the collection of soil or water samples from the site. The County Board agreed to complete a Phase 1 study because available environmental documentation did not conclusively rule out the presence of contaminated soils on the site. Samantha Schmidt from Braun Intertec was in attendance virtually and stated that a Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) of the former Foley School located at 520 Dewey Street in Foley, Minnesota, identi ed the following controlled recognized environmental condition in connection with the site: • MPCA Leaksite #LS00014507 is registered at the Site, which was closed by the MPCA in 2002. Considering the release was addressed to the satisfaction of the MPCA, with residual petroleum contamination allowed to remain in place, it is Braun Intertec’s opinion that the residual soil contamination related to closed Leaksite #LS00014507 is considered a controlled recognized environmental condition.

The Phase II ESA Scope of Services will evaluate the Site for potential soil, groundwater, and soil vapor impacts that could affect the planned acquisition and redevelopment of the Site. The scope of services includes the following components: • Staking and Utility Clearance • Soil Borings • Soil Screenings • Soil Sampling and Analytical Testing • Groundwater Sampling and Analytical Testing • Reporting Verbal results of the assessment will be provided as soon as they become available. Motion by Johnson and seconded by Gapinski to have Braun Intertec complete Phase II of the Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) of the old High School property for the estimated cost of $11,845.

Motion carried unanimously.

The Regular County Board meeting was recessed at 9:50 AM to conduct a Human Services Board Meeting.

The Regular Board meeting reconvened at 10:05 AM. Under Commissioner Concerns, Popp stated that as we move forward with Phase II of the Environmental Study with Braun Intertec, we should make sure that the owner is “ok with the studies” and Popp does not want “any surprises”. Headley stated that he has been in contact with Property Owner Mr. Sobonia with updates of the Study and will send him an email today letting Mr. Sobonia know the County Board approved Phase II of the Study.

Next, County Board members reported on Commissioner updates and recent meetings they attended on behalf of the County.

Motion by Popp and seconded by Johnson to set the future Committee of the Whole Meetings: Tuesday, March 22, 2022, Land Services Topics: 1) Eagle View Commons Septic System, 2) Kings Inn clean-up updates, 3) One Watershed One Plan Memorandum of Agreement; County Commissioner Redistricting at the Benton County Boardroom, Foley, 9:00 AM; Wednesday, March 30th thru Friday, April 1, 2022 Association of Minnesota Counties Leadership Summit at Grand View Lodge, 23521 Nokomis

Ave, Nisswa, MN 56468 beginning at 12:00 PM. Motion carried unanimously.

Last, Headley, on behalf of the County Board, requested to review and discuss the public documents related to the Benton County Auditor-Treasurer’s residency. The County Board requested that this item be placed on the March 1st County Board agenda for discussion and possible consensus/direction from the County Board. The County Board also directed that staff include various public documents obtained related to the Benton County Auditor-Treasurer’s residency. Headley stated that the County Board requested to read certain materials to commit to the record. Headley stated that documents 1 through 13 were public records that were obtained from our County Attorney’s Of ce, which were then obtained from the Sherburne County Attorney’s Of ce. Headley noted that documents #6, #8, #10, #12 and #13 were public documents that were obtained through data practices request through our county records, and Headley wanted to clarify which documents were obtained through Sherburne County and which documents were obtained from our internal records. Headley then reiterated that all the documents that were collected were “all public records”. Headley began with reading pages 6 and 7 of the investigative report form Sergeant Luke McLean dated June 12, 2020. The Narrative reads as follows: On April 30th, 2020, I (Sergeant Luke McLane, Sherburne County Sheriff’s Of ce) was assigned an alleged perjury case involving an elected of cial. According to emails that were forwarded to me, Benton County was requesting the Sherburne County Sheriff’s Of ce to investigate a possible incident involving their Auditor-Treasurer. According to emails from Benton County Attorney Philip Miler, Nadean Inman (the Auditor-Treasurer) was possibly residing outside of Benton County despite being an elected of cial with Benton County. On April 28th, 2020, a concerned citizen emailed the St. Cloud Times as well as Philp Miller, stating they believed that Nadean Inman has been and continues to reside out of the county.

I viewed the email string that was sent from Benton County and it appears that on April 29th 2020, Miller had already forwarded the allegation to Nadean Inman via email. Miller had already told Inman that the allegation was going to be investigated further.

I queried Nadean Inman in the Minnesota DVS website and Inman was reporting an address of 5179 85th St NE Sauk Rapids, Minnesota. I veri ed that this address does indeed exist in Benton County. When querying the vehicles registered to Nadean Inman, I noticed all her vehicles were registered to the address of 9745 166th Court SE Becker, Minnesota 55308. These vehicles include a 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee that was titled to Terrance and Nadean on 11/21/2019. I queried the address of 9745 166th Court SE Becker, MN within the Beacon property ID website and identi ed the owners as Terrance J Inman and Nadean M Inman. I requested copies of the property tax statements from 2017-2020 belonging to this address and all of the documents identi ed the same taxpayers as being Terrance and Nadean Inman.

I queried Nadean Inman within the Accurint public information system and there were no known associations of Nadean Inman to the address of 5179 85th St NE Sauk Rapids, Minnesota. I was forwarded a letter sent from Jolene Ellenbecker dated May 1, 2020. In the letter Ellenbecker identi es Nadean Inman as a tenant at her address.

Ellenbecker advised that due to COVID-19 concerns she was discontinuing the room rental to Nadean. In the letter it mentions that Nadean has been temporarily not living at the Sauk Rapids address since March of 2020 due to COVID-19 concerns.

On 5/4/2020, I knocked on the front door of 5179 85th St NE and made contact with Jolene Ellenbecker. Ellenbecker advised that she worked for Nadean Inman at Benton County but was currently on leave due to COVID-19 concerns. When asked if Inman lived at the address Ellenbecker replied “I couldn’t tell you, I mean I don’t keep track. We go on vacations”. Ellenbecker advised that Inman paid her $100 per month for rent. Ellenbecker said Inman didn’t have family come to the house and stated that Inman had some property at the house when she would stay there. When pressed how often Inman would stay at the residence, Ellenbecker would not commit to Inman staying at her residence full-time. When speci cally asked if Inman was using her residence to keep her employment in Benton County, Ellenbecker responded “That’s what I would imagine. Would you want to?” When asked a second time if Inman was just using the address to keep her job? She responded, “Well, that’s part of the requirement, yeah”.

When asked if she believed Inman used her address as a permanent address she responded, “She basically lives in several places.” When asked if Jolene’s husband who also resided in the home would have any information about Inman living there, she responded, “he works in the cities, so he wasn’t around much.”

I emailed Inman and asked if she was willing to give me a statement about the residence requirement issue.

Inman initially agreed to, but after a couple of days she changed her mind and declined to meet with me to give me a statement about the residency issue.

I contacted the Minnesota Secretary of State phone number and was sent a copy of the Af davit of Candidacy that was completed by Nadean Inman. According to Benton County Of cials, Inman was initially named the County Auditor in 2017 by appointment. As such, she did not need to run for of ce and wasn’t required to move into Benton County at that time. On 5/22/2018, Inman led for can-

PUBLIC NOTICES didacy to run for the Auditor-Treasurer position for the November of 2018 election. Per Minnesota state statute, Inman would be required to move into the jurisdiction in which she is ling at least 30 days prior to the actual election.

When Inman completed her Af davit of Candidacy, she swore (or af rmed) she would be residing in the jurisdiction of her of ce. According to Minnesota State Statute de nitions of “Determination of Residence” (MN Stat 200.031) I don’t not believe Inman could use the Benton County address to ful ll her residency requirements.

On 7/7/2020 I requested a historical search warrant of cell phone usage and the physical whereabouts to assist in determining if Inman was residing the majority of her time within Benton County rather than her listed address in Sherburne County. This information could assist in determining whether or not Inman committed perjury under Minnesota state statute. I requested the time frame to be from October 1st, 2018 through April 30th, 2020. This time period covered the dates in which Inman would be required to be residing in Benton County.

I was provided Inman’s personal phone number of xxxxxx-xxxx from Benton County Of cials as well as Inman listed the phone number on her Af davit of Candidacy. A search through Accurint also identi ed this phone number to belong to Nadean Inman from Verizon Wireless.

On 7/7/2020, the Honorable Karen Schommer signed the search warrant. On 7/8/2020, I faxed a copy of the search warrant to Verizon Wireless.

Further Investigation will be conducted when the results are returned from Verizon Wireless. End of Report Sergeant Luke McLean Headley stated that we will now go to page 23 of the investigation. Headley stated that the following pages are the investigator’s post-investigation report. Headley stated this report was dated August 26, 2020. The Narrative reads as follows: On 070820, a copy of the signed search warrant for the cell data belonging to phone number xxx-xxx- xxxx, was faxed to Verizon Wireless.

On 071720, the Sherburne County Sheriff’s Of ce received the search warrant via an email attachment. The records returned from Verizon Wireless were encrypted.

Upon opening the records, they were immediately placed onto a folder and the records were given to Criminal Intelligence Analyst William Jones, to put into the CellHawk program.

On 082420, I received a PowerPoint completed by William Jones, associated with the call data records and cell tower locations. According to the cellphone data, the only dates that Verizon had within their scope was from 071019 through 043020. Jones completed his PowerPoint, analyzing each phone call/data usage event from phone number xxx-xxx-xxxx on a week-to-week basis. The usage is signi cant at Nadean Inman’s residence of 9745 166th Court SE Becker MN, as well as signi cant usage at her place of employment in the city of Foley. Please see the PowerPoint for exact times in which phone number xxxxxx-xxxx was used during the above-mentioned time frame.

It should be of note that according to the cell tower records during that timeframe, there was little to no cellphone usage at the address of 5179 85th Street SE Sauk Rapids MN 56379. This was the alleged address that Nadean Inman was using for her employment, while being the County Auditor/Treasurer for Benton County.

The complete usage list was broken down on the cell records, and as previously mentioned, usage was extremely limited in the Sauk Rapids area. The vast majority of the phone calls made, occurred at the residence in Becker, within the cell tower range of the residence in Becker and the city of Foley, where Nadean Inman worked.

A copy of the PowerPoint presentation will be placed into the evidence room of the Sherburne County Sheriff’s Of ce and a copy of the report will be forwarded up to the Sherburne County Attorney’s Of ce as part of this review.

By going through the cell tower records and usage, it appears that Nadean Inman was not residing in the Sauk Rapids residence, according to the data provided by Verizon Wireless.

According to MN State Statute 200.031, under the determination of residence, I do not believe that Nadean Inman follows any of the criteria of residing in Benton County when Nadean Inman completed her af davit of candidacy.

On 052218, Nadean Inman swore that she will be maintaining residence within Benton County at least 30 days before the general election. I could nd no records indicating that Nadean Inman actually moved to the address in Sauk Rapids that would meet those de nitions.

In MN State Statute 609.48.1(1), it states whoever makes false material statement not believing it to be true or in any of the following cases guilty of perjury.

The af davit of candidacy will be attached to this case le for reference.

Due to these circumstances, I will forward this case to the Sherburne County Attorney’s Of ce for the possible charge of perjury against Nadean Inman.

End of Report 082820/cam Gapinski stated that he wanted to note key timelines of the investigation: • Ms. Inman was appointed of ce in 2017 • Ms. Inman led for of ce in May of 2018 • Ms. Inman had to establish Benton County residency 30 days prior to the election

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• Ms. Inman took of ce in 2019 • Email of an anonymous complaint sent April 28, 2020 to Benton County Attorney Phil Miller (and forwarded by Benton County Sheriff Troy Heck to Sherburne County Sheriff Joel Brott on April 29, 2020 • Investigations sent to Sherburne County April 29, 2020 • May 1, 2020 lease termination from Ms. Ellenbecker to Ms. Inman • May 4, 2020 Sergeant McLean interview with Ms. Ellenbecker • May 5, 2020 thru May 7, 2020, McLean’s multiple emails to Ms. Inman with Ms. Inman ultimately declining an interview referencing it was her decision and not because of COVID-19 • May 20, 2020 thru June 20, 2020 ling started and nished for new current County Board Members (Johnson, Gapinski, and Schlangen) • October 6, 2020 letter from Samuel Wertheimer II, Chief Deputy Sherburne County Attorney to Sergeant Luke McLean, Sherburne County Sheriff’s Of ce declining to le any criminal chagres • November 2020 election with three new Board Members (Johnson, Gapinski, and Schlangen) • June 30, 2021 letter from Michelle Meyer, Assistant Benton County Attorney to the Benton County Board of Commissioners • July 2021, County Board was addressed by Meyer on this issue • July 2021 to present, heavy push from public to continue to look into this issue • December 10, 2021 Memorandum from Benton County Attorney Phil Miller to the Benton County Board (and at least one person from the public) regarding the Auditor-Treasurer residency • And to this date, all personal data on Benton County employee databases go to Ms. Inman’s Becker address Gapinski stated the reason why he went through the timeline like this is because “I don’t have a clue how we got here. This should have been handled before we even thought about ling for election as County Commissioners.

Gapinski stated that the investigation started on April 28, 2020, and there was a letter dated October 6th, 2020 copied to Benton County Of cials, before the election even happened. Gapinski added that to his recollection, and to the knowledge of current and past Board members, the previous Board didn’t even know about the investigation, the outcome, and none of the documents that were included.

Gapinski stated that this is substantial information “that a County Board didn’t know about but are in charge of all these budgets and people.”

Heinen stated “this information that has been brought forth to us, would have been nice if it was brought to us in October 2020 when all this information was available.

Maybe that’s on us for not asking for it. But here we are sitting in March dealing with this...”. Heinen stated that there is one thing that he would like to disclose on “her residency in Benton County, on pages 64 thru 67, they are all requests for salary increases and they all have her Becker address.

Even when she lled it out for our nancial supervisor for an employee, it’s still her Becker address”. Heinen queried “if she is supposed to be a resident of Benton County, is that acceptable”?

Johnson stated that one of his’s frustrations as a new Board member is that he recalls speci cally when a member of the public addressed this Board and basically put Commissioner Popp on the spot as Board Chair questioning this. Commissioner Popp stated that he checked her driver’s license and other various documents, and it was a non-issue based on the information he had, he didn’t have this information that we have from October of 2020, or he probably would have shared it at that time. Now as a new Board member, Johnson trusted that Popp had checked it out and everything was “good to go”. Heinen added that after Popp had checked with Ms. Inman on this, Heinen checked with Ms. Inman too and she provided Heinen with the same information that she provided to Popp.

Popp stated that none of this, when he was asked about this, was available. Popp “ nds it appalling that the rules were out there for you to read and to understand, and to abide by, and somewhere here we didn’t think we had to do it. It’s frustration on my part, and I think the work in that of ce is very good, but I didn’t know there were all these rules you had to follow, and the titles of the vehicles, and when you get back to the employee part, that is the worse than anything for me. Was it the responsibility of the Board to check this out, I don’t know...”

Heinen added that it was the lack of information that the Board did not receive, and asked Headley “is it the County Board’s responsibility to keep asking, asking, and asking or is it the County Employees or elected of cials that are supposed to give us the information, or try to provide us with information?”

Headley stated that may be “something that you might look inside yourselves and say that we as a County Board, do we have a duciary responsibility to our residents to investigate issues that concern us?” Headley stated that he “can imagine for many of you that answer is yes”. Headley stated Attorney Scott Anderson has advised the County Board that you can initiate action just as any citizen could challenge residency and Headley does not know if you could nd anywhere in statute that states “you must or you shall”, but he thinks that you can and that is a choice that you can make. The second part of the question is that does the elected of cial or anyone else have the responsibility to divulge relevant information to you, and Headley stat-

ed that if you are asking him as a person, he would say “yes” because he “believes that would be the right thing to do, to not withhold information. Do we have a legal obligation that’s a matter for a lawyer to answer...” Headley stated that Scott Anderson is an experienced an attorney with Rupp, Anderson, Squires, Waldspurger & Mace, P.A. in Municipal Law out of Minneapolis, and Headley stated we retained Mr. Anderson’s services.

Gapinski then referenced page 15 of the investigation and Sergeant McLane’s interview with Jolene Ellenbecker, the homeowner where Inman was renting a room: McLean: But I have a hard time believing, you know, she obviously lives in Becker, right, in the township. She actually doesn’t live very far from me. I know that for a fact actually, yeah, so, um, you know, and I know the vehicle that she drove and stuff and now and then I would see it because I happen to drive by that area quite often unfortunately.

Ellenbecker: Okay.

McLean: So that’s why I know she didn’t stay there very often. Ellenbecker: Yeah Gapinski stated “that was alarming.” Gapinski then went back to the investigation on page 15.

McLean: So that’s why I’m going to try to gure out if it was more of a she did it because she didn’t want to lose her job and she didn’t want to get away from her family and she just wanted, you know, keep her employment.

Ellenbecker: I can imagine, you know?

McLean: That’s what you imagine?

Ellenbecker: That’s what I would imagine. Would you want to?

McLean: I would think so. I wouldn’t want to lose my job, you know? You know and it sounds like she did a good job there.

Gapinski then goes to page 16 of the investigation: McLean: And like I said, I know I’m putting you in a tough spot and I know she’s probably a friend of yours and she’s – and she is nice enough...

Ellenbecker: Yeah you know, boss, you know, friend. She is just a nice person.

Gapinski stated that it was weird how she led with the word “boss”. Then Gapinski read further into the investigation: McLean: Okay so - was she mainly just using this address so she’d have – so she could keep her job? Ellenbecker: Well, that’s part of the requirement, yeah.

Gapinski then went to page 18 of the investigation: McLean: Would you consider this her permanent residence?

Ellenbecker: Not anymore.

McLean: No. Okay, prior to March, would this have been her permanent residence? Ellenbecker: Well, I wouldn’t say so.

McLean: Sure, sure. So when she rst led, was she living here more then? Ellenbecker: Um, probably not because she didn’t know if she won.

Gapinski stated “she ran unopposed”.

Heinen asked to turn to page 81 of the investigation.

There, in the Minnesota Statutes, under Statute §200.031 Determination of Residence, Heinen addressed highlighted item (3): an individual does not acquire a residence in any precinct of this state if the individual is living there only temporary, without the intention of making that precinct home. Heinen stated that “an elected of cial must live in Benton County in his opinion”. Then, Heinen read the next highlighted items from page 81 (6): except as otherwise provided in this section, an individual’s residence is located in the precinct where the individual’s family lives, unless the individual’s family is living in that precinct only temporary. Heinen said he is very “frustrated”, and “this has been brought to our attention for the last four years”.

Last, Heinen read highlighted item (9) the mere intention to acquire a new residence, is not suf cient to acquire a new residence, unless the individual moves to that location; moving to a new location is not suf cient to acquire a new residence unless the individual intends to remain there.

Gapinski added that “some information came to him by an individual and it has to deal with the property taxes, and it says right on the property tax that they homestead, and if you print off items from websites, including the Benton County website, it says: “Homestead Credit: you must occupy the property as a primary place of residence. Token occupancy does not qualify.” Then Gapinski referenced the Requirements: “you will be required to show proof of ownership and maybe required to show proof of occupancy”.

Then Gapinski went into the State Requirements. Under Quali cations it states: Occupy the property as a sole or primary residence. Then Gapinski went into another website where it talked about exclusion and read Exclusion E: “in case of property owned by a property owner who is married, the assessor must not deny homestead treatment in whole or in part, if only one of the spouses occupy the property, and the other spouse is absent due to (1) marriage dissolution proceedings; (2) legal separation; (3) employment or self-employment in another location; or (4) other personal circumstances causing the spouse to live separably, not including an intent to obtain two homesteads classi cation for property tax purposes”. Gapinski then stated that “to qualify under clause number 3, the spouse’s place of employment or self-employment must be at least 50 miles distance from the other spouse’s place of employment and the homestead must be at least 50 miles distance from each other.” Gapinski stated that “the moral of the story is that if they homesteaded it, and she’s still

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on the property tax that’s supposed to be the primary residence, how can you have two primary residences; one for you job and one for your taxes?” Popp stated, “you can’t claim homestead credit tax on rented property”. Heinen then stated “when our (County) Attorney recuses himself of this and works very closely with the Auditor-Treasurer, and we’ve got these issues coming up like this, does he get to recuse himself from that too? I’m trying to understand the political end of it”. Then Headley referenced the email from County Attorney Phil Miller on page 83 of the investigation stating: “this is from December of 2021, and the original purpose of the email was to inquire whether or not this matter could be discussed in closed session and at the time, our County Attorney Phil Miller, said that he did not believe this quali ed as a closed session subject. And it was at that time that he recommended that we seek outside counsel and that was the point where we made contact with Scott Anderson and began consulting with him”. Gapinski referenced the letter from Samuel Wertheimer II to Sergeant Luke McLean on October 6th which talks about Ms. Inman’s residency and Ms. Inman signed an af davit of candidacy on May 22, 2018 swearing or af rming that “I will have maintained residence in this district for at least 30 days before the general election”. Gapinski stated “I went back and asked County Attorney Kathleen Heaney from Sherburne County to relook at this. They responded and said that they weren’t going to follow up on anymore charges or anything like that. But at the bottom of this October 6th, 2020 letter that was copied to Sherburne County Sheriff’s Department Records, Phil Miller, Benton County Attorney, and Troy Heck Benton County Sheriff, says it would be up to Benton County authorities to determine if any possible civil action would be applicable as a result of the evidence obtained in your Mr. McClain investigation. If we’ve got our County Attorney that’s con icted out, our County Sheriff, you know they couldn’t do the investigation. Or the Benton County authorities... I think it should have been the past Board, and this this is very pertinent information that should have been forwarded from departments within... I’m frustrated... When did the County Board know about this?” Headley stated “the rst time that I, and I think board members learned about this investigation was in the June 30, 2021 memorandum from Michelle Meyer to the Board regarding this... on page 54 in paragraph two, it says “an investigation on this matter was done in 2020 by the Sherburne County Sheriff’s Of ce into the residency matter. Criminal charges for perjury were declined by the Sherburne County Attorney’s Of ce.” While the Of ce declined to pursue criminal charges, the Attorney noted that their decision to decline did not preclude civil action if warranted. So again, this is the rst time that we learned about the investigation was June 30, 2021 when Michelle Meyer referenced it in her letter to the Board”.

Gapinski responded by saying “nobody even knew about the investigation... and I’ve talked to past Board members, and they are not happy about it...” Headley replied “I know to Michelle’s credit that she says in her letter if the board is interested in pursuing this matter further, I do have a copy of the public data relating to the Sherburne County investigation item... it was also stated that that doesn’t preclude that existing County Board from moving ahead with civil charges... and I don’t think that that information was presented to that Board. Headley responded by saying “well, for me personally, I guess I assumed that our Attorney’s of ce had reviewed the le, and if they had seen something, they would have let the Board and me know... so I was not inclined to ask for the le. It wasn’t negligence

or being lazy, there was just no inclination to ask because we assumed things were ne”. Heinen stated “I guess it’s Ok to rent an apartment”. Johnson added “for one hundred dollars (per month) by the way”. Heinen responded by saying “and it is, but it’s still got to be your primary residency, though. There’s a difference between just renting an apartment and also keeping your primary residency...” Gapinski added that “one of the things I have a very serious problem with is the memo from Mr. Miller going to the County Board as well as to at least one member in the public basically going through the whole residency issue... but the only thing that was referenced really in this whole deal was that they’re not pursuing any criminal charges...” Heinen added that “I’m assuming the criminal charges would be perjury...”

Gapinski stated “then you look at the cell phone records from July of 2019 through April 30, 2020 there’s little to no usage at her Sauk Rapids address... She was then basically told to leave from her apartment, or her room, from Ms. Ellenbecker on May 1, 2020. She didn’t gain residency back for another nine months... so we’re looking at over two years...” Popp stated that “I think on the residency 30 days prior to the election would have been really tough for the county board to get a handle on in 30 days. There’s just not enough information... you know she basically changed her driver’s license... looked to be on the up and up... and she was running unopposed... and we needed to start moving forward on other aspects of this, which we didn’t”. Schlangen addressed the vehicles, and noted the title that’s there, and queried if “any other investigation into how insurance, or how she gets her lings for the license renewal every year, and how much was looked at and stated: “there’s so much lacking...” Heinen responded saying that “these are questions we can’t answer. We don’t have that information...” Gapinski replied and said “I’m just going back to primary residence, and if you look at the af davit that she did when Ms. Inman went to be an elected of cial, and what the homestead classi cation is... there’s some signi cant issues here... it sure looks like she has two primary addresses... and you can’t do that being an Elected Of cial using one address and getting tax breaks on another. it just doesn’t look good...” Heinen added “we all signed on all those af davits saying that I’m residency of Benton County. Let’s be a resident of Benton County... it seems like seven out of eight are doing their job...”

Heinen then had Headley provide the three recommendations from Attorney Scott Anderson that the County Board could take regarding the issue of the Auditor-Treasurer’s residency: 1) the board would act under Minnesota Statutes to declare the Of ce vacant and then the Board has authorization in to ll vacancies under Minnesota law.

Headley stated Mr. Anderson had some concerns about that because there’s not an abundant case law on this particular course of action, so it’s dif cult predict what a Court is going to do in the absence of lots of case law. Headley added that Mr. Anderson did say that this could result in court action, where the person in question could challenge it and then the Board would be involved in litigation. 2) The second option would be to have a “quo warranto” action challenging the person’s right to hold the of ce and cites Minnesota Statute by saying it’s an appropriate action to challenge a person’s title to or quali cations for of ce or the constitutionality of a statute of which a person holds of ce. Headley stated “I think that’s the one he would tend to steer you towards since the board would authorize it’s attorney to le an action District Court... and it would lead to the discovery phase of which would involve depositions

of individuals under oath. 3) The last option, (which is not a County Board action) Mr. Anderson says it’s a petition and hearing process where registered voters can petition the County to have essentially a recall election for a person in of ce. You must have a petition contain at least 25% of the number of persons who voted in the last election, to bring the matter to a public vote.

Headley stated Mr. Anderson tends to steer the County Board towards quo warranto action where the Board would le a suit in District Court. That deposition discovery process is civil action. Headley stated “there were no criminal charges and we hear that this is the civil side of the matter and it’s not the criminal side, that’s where the Board would have the ability to act is on the civil side” Gapinski then asked “so if we chose to do a civil action and, you know, depositions and stuff like that come out... and if something was gained in those depositions, I believe Mr. Anderson had said something on that, and that’s where the potential criminal charges could come back or not?” Headley stated “I will ask a question to be clear on that subject... what could arise as a result of a civil deposition process... I’ll nd out...” Headley then added “hopefully many of your questions would be answered with that process... because individuals would be testifying under oath.” Heinen stated that he would like to go with option #2 quo warranto action. Johnson added “I think it goes without saying that if that’s a choice of the Board... it’s going to consume some considerable resources. With that said, I think that’s part of our job.” Popp stated that option #2 (quo warranto action) would be the best way to go. Popp asked what the anticipated cost would be and Heinen replied “$35,000 to $65,000”. Gapinski stated that he is in agreeance with option # 2 (quo warranto action). Popp then stated “$35,000 to $65,000, that’s a lot of money and I’m not real sure how many of the general public that really care... We hear about the people that think it’s wrong, but if you talk to ten people, I wouldn’t be so sure that seven of those ten people would say “I don’t care where she lives”, and if you’re going to spend $65,000, we have to take a good hard look at that... that we’re spending their money... I think there’s some people who do care and rightfully so. But I think there’s a large portion out there that really don’t care, as long as she’s doing her job... we could let the election play out”. Heinen stated he “has never heard the end of this ever since I’ve been Commissioner in my district”. Gapinski stated “this has been my number one”. Schlangen stated “everybody I talked to are appalled”. Johnson then asked, “if we choose to move ahead, how are we paying for it and from where?” Headley stated it would come from the Commissioner Contingency Account. Schlangen stated “this is a State Statute, and I would make a motion that we would pursue option number two (quo warranto action) and to seek Anderson’s assistance to help this case. Seconded by Gapinski. Motion carried unanimously. Heinen requested to Headley to address Mr. Anderson about obtaining his services. Headley stated he will reach out to Mr. Anderson to retain his services.

Motion by Johnson and seconded by Gapinski to adjourn the meeting at 11:36 AM. Motion carried unanimously.

Steven J. Heinen, Chair Benton County Board of Commissioners ATTEST: Montgomery Headley Benton County Administrator R-11-1B

BENTON COUNTY DRAINAGE AUTHORITY SITTING AS THE DRAINAGE AUTHORITY FOR BENTON COUNTY DITCH NO. 14 In the Matter of: The Assessment of Drainage Bene ts and Damages pursuant to Minn. Stat. 103E.315 for BENTON COUNTY DITCH NO 14 PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, the Board of Commissioners of the Benton County sitting as the drainage authority for Benton County Ditch No. 14, pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 103E.101, subd. 4a, shall hold a public hearing on the assessment of drainage bene ts and damages pursuant to Minn.

Stat. §103E.315, Minn. Stat. §103E.351 and Minn. Stat. §103E.741.

The appointed viewers have led the viewer’s report with the Benton County Auditor Treasurer for Benton County Ditch No. 14. A property owner’s report has been mailed to each affected property owner.

The Drainage Authority rst opened the public hearing on March 9, 2022. The hearing is being continued until April 11, 2022, at the Henry’s Event Center, at 6774 MN-25, Foley, MN 56329. The hearing is scheduled to start at 8:30 AM or shortly thereafter. All parties with an interest in the Ditch System may appear and be heard.

If unable to participate in-person, you may submit written testimony to County Ditch Public Hearing, PO Box 247 Foley, MN 56329.

Copies of the viewer’s report for Benton County Ditch No 14. are available for inspection at Benton County Public Works of ce at 7752 Highway 25 NE, Foley, MN 56329.

R-11-3B

BENTON COUNTY DRAINAGE AUTHORITY SITTING AS THE DRAINAGE AUTHORITY FOR BENTON COUNTY DITCH NO. 12 In the Matter of: The Assessment of Drainage Bene ts and Damages pursuant to Minn. Stat. 103E.315 for BENTON COUNTY DITCH NO 12 PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, the Board of Commissioners of the Benton County sitting as the drainage authority for Benton County Ditch No. 12, pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 103E.101, subd. 4a, shall hold a public hearing on the assessment of drainage bene ts and damages pursuant to Minn.

Stat. §103E.315, Minn. Stat. §103E.351 and Minn. Stat. §103E.741.

The appointed viewers have led the viewer’s report with the Benton County Auditor Treasurer for Benton County Ditch No. 12. A property owner’s report has been mailed to each affected property owner.

The Drainage Authority rst opened the public hearing on March 9, 2022. The hearing is being continued until April 11, 2022, at the Henry’s Event Center, at 6774 MN-25, Foley, MN 56329. The hearing is scheduled to start at 8:30 AM or shortly thereafter. All parties with an interest in the Ditch System may appear and be heard.

If unable to participate in-person, you may submit written testimony to County Ditch Public Hearing, PO Box 247 Foley, MN 56329.

Copies of the viewer’s report for Benton County Ditch No 12. are available for inspection at Benton County Public Works of ce at 7752 Highway 25 NE, Foley, MN 56329.

R-11-3B

BENTON COUNTY DRAINAGE AUTHORITY SITTING AS THE DRAINAGE AUTHORITY FOR BENTON COUNTY DITCH NO. 11 In the Matter of: The Assessment of Drainage Bene ts and Damages pursuant to Minn. Stat. 103E.315 for BENTON COUNTY DITCH NO 11 PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, the Board of Commissioners of the Benton County sitting as the drainage authority for Benton County Ditch No. 11, pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 103E.101, subd. 4a, shall hold a public hearing on the assessment of drainage bene ts and damages pursuant to Minn.

Stat. §103E.315, Minn. Stat. §103E.351 and Minn. Stat. §103E.741.

The appointed viewers have led the viewer’s report with the Benton County Auditor Treasurer for Benton County Ditch No. 11. A property owner’s report has been mailed to each affected property owner.

The Drainage Authority rst opened the public hearing on March 9, 2022. The hearing is being continued until April 11, 2022, at the Henry’s Event Center, at 6774 MN-25, Foley, MN 56329. The hearing is scheduled to start at 8:30 AM or shortly thereafter. All parties with an interest in the Ditch System may appear and be heard.

If unable to participate in-person, you may submit written testimony to County Ditch Public Hearing, PO Box 247 Foley, MN 56329.

Copies of the viewer’s report for Benton County Ditch No 11. are available for inspection at Benton County Public Works of ce at 7752 Highway 25 NE, Foley, MN 56329.

R-11-3B

PUBLIC NOTICES STATE OF MINNESOTA) ) SS COUNTY OF BENTON ) DISTRICT COURT SEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT TO: ALL PERSONS WITH A LEGAL INTEREST IN THE PARCELS OF REAL PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THE FOLLOWING DELINQUENT TAX LIST A list of real property in Benton County on which delinquent property taxes and penalties are due has been led with the District Court Administrator of Benton County. This list is subject to forfeiture because of delinquent taxes.

The property owner, taxpayer, or other interested person must either pay the tax and penalty plus interest and costs, or le a written objection with the District Court Administrator. The objection must be led by April 25th, 2022, stating the reason why the tax or penalty is not due on the property. If no objection is led, a court judgment will be entered against the property for the unpaid tax, penalty, interest, and costs.

For property under court judgment, the period of redemption begins on the second Monday of May, 2022, and ends three years later. The period of redemption means the time within which taxes must be paid to avoid losing the property through forfeiture.

To avoid forfeiture, taxes must be paid by the second Monday in May, 2025.

To determine how much interest and costs must be added to pay the tax in full, contact the Benton County Auditor-Treasurer’s Of ce, Courthouse, P O Box 129, Foley, MN 56329, telephone number (320) 968-5006.

Megan Bergman District Court Administrator County of Benton, Minnesota Delinquent Tax List Of ce of the County Auditor-Treasurer County of Benton, State of Minnesota The following table contains a list of real property located in BENTON COUNTY on which taxes and penalties became delinquent on January 2, 2022. Interest calculated from January 1, 2022 and county costs must be paid along with the total tax and penalties in order for a parcel of real property to be removed from the delinquent tax list.

OWNER OF RECORD

PARCEL NUMBER & LEGAL DESCRIPTION

TAX TAXES, YEAR DUE THROUGH 3/31/2022

ALBERTA TOWNSHIP JAMIE W STRUFFERT 01.00026.00 2021 $745.91 Sect-03 Twp-038 Range-029 137.15 AC SE1/4 LESS S 33 FT & LESS N 208.95 FT OF E 208.95 FT OF W 241.95 FT OF NW1/4 SE1/4 & LESS W 672 FT OF SW1/4 SE1/4 EXC S 33 FT JAMIE STRUFFERT 01.00107.00 2021 $881.72 Sect-10 Twp-038 Range-029 76.93 AC N1/2 NE1/4 LESS E 405 FT OF S 330 FT OF N 870 FT JAMIE STRUFFERT 01.00109.00 2021 $296.10 Sect-10 Twp-038 Range-029 40.00 AC SW1/4 NE1/4 RICHARD WOLF 01.00193.06 2021 $770.55 Sect-16 Twp-038 Range-029 23.99 AC PART OF NE1/4 LYING S OF THE FOLLOWING LINE: COMMENCING 1100 FT N OF SE CORNER THEN W 2100 FT THEN S 160 FT THEN W TO W LINE LESS S 1067 FT OF E 1637.07 FT XOCHITL G 01.00262.01 2021 $529.40 SANCHEZ ALVARADO ROBERT F FUSSY JR OWNER SUBJ TO CONTRACT FOR DEED Sect-22 Twp-038 Range-029 1.17 AC PART OF NW1/4 NW1/4 COMMENCING 418.47 FT E OF NW CORNER TH E 209.77 FT THEN S 243.11 FT THEN W 209.77 FT THEN N 243.11 FT TO POINT OF BEGINNING JEREMY BEACK & 01.00266.00 KATRINA A BEACK Sect-23 Twp-038 Range-029 40.00 AC NW1/4 NE1/4 GILMANTON TOWNSHIP DAVID J SAHLSTROM & 02.00173.00 KENDRA C SAHLSTROM Sect-14 Twp-037 Range-029 40.00 AC NW1/4 NE1/4 RICHARD K TRAUGOTT 02.00324.01 Sect-24 Twp-037 Range-029 13.79 AC THAT PART OF NE1/4 NE1/4 LYING N OF JONQUIL RD CLEAN TRUST 02.00501.00 PARTNERS LLC Sect-34 Twp-037 Range-029 37.08 AC W1/2 NE1/4 NW1/4 & E1/2 NW1/4 NW1/4 LESS PART OF PARCEL 2 AS ON MNDOT RIGHT OF WAY PLAT 535& LESS PART PLATTED TO CLEAN TRUST PLAT 1 GLENDORADO TOWNSHIP THOMAS C ZAPF & 03.00271.02 PATRICIA A ZAPF Sect-20 Twp-036 Range-028 1.05 AC

2021 $1,175.08

2021

$166.81

2021

$644.98

2021

$83.02

2021

$9.35

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N 33 FT OF S1/2 NE1/4 LYING WLY OF CENTERLINE OF CO RD KEVIN BURKE 03.00360.00 2021 $231.44 Sect-25 Twp-036 Range-028 .12 AC COMMENCING AT A PT ON E LINE OF SE1/4 SW1/4 1139.60 FT N OF SE CORNER THEN N ON E LINE 4 FT THEN W 115.50 FT TO POINT OF BEGINNING & THAT PART OF SE 1/4 SW 1/4 COMMENCING AT A POINT ON THE E LINE 1098.40 FT N THEN W 33 FT TO POINT OF BEGINNING THEN W 82.50 FT THEN N 41.20 FT THEN E 82.50 FT THEN S 41.20 FEET TO POINT OF BEGINNING ZACHARY W SWENSON & 03.00396.00 2021 $1,247.86 ANN M SWENSON Sect-28 Twp-036 Range-028 80.00 AC E1/2 SE1/4 DIRK J WESTVEER & 03.00489.00 2021 $1,032.41 BARBARA S OLSON Sect-36 Twp-036 Range-028 37.50 AC NE1/4 NW1/4 LESS E 435.6 FT OF S 250 FT GRAHAM TOWNSHIP STEVEN JAMES SONDROL 04.00288.03 2021 $938.05 Sect-31 Twp-038 Range-030 20.76 AC PART OF SW1/4 COMMENCING AT SW CORNER TH NLY 905.40 FT TH ELY 990 FT TO POINT OF BEGINNING THEN ELY 376.80 FT TH SLY 914.79 FT TH ELY 622.21 FT THEN NLY 1050 FT THEN WLY 375 FT THEN NLY 250.89 FT THEN WLY 1612.43 FT THEN SLY 50 FT THEN ELY 990 FT THEN SLY 334.40 FT TO POINT OF BEGINNING JAMES R SCHAEFER 04.00297.00 2021 $296.10 Sect-33 Twp-038 Range-030 40.00 AC SW1/4 NE1/4 GRANITE LEDGE TOWNSHIP WILLIAM E ZIMMERMAN &05.00025.00 2021 $124.43 PENNY LOU ZIMMERMAN Sect-03 Twp-038 Range-028 40.00 AC NE1/4 NW1/4 DOUGLAS R STEWART 05.00076.00 2021 $607.81 Sect-07 Twp-038 Range-028 1.00 AC E 150 FT OF N 290.4 FT OF NE1/4 NE1/4 RAYMOND C KELASH 05.00101.00 2021 $750.63 Sect-08 Twp-038 Range-028 80.00 AC W1/2 SW1/4 CAROL CHRISTMAN & 05.00206.00 2021 $513.74 JOSHUA BOROWICK Sect-16 Twp-038 Range-028 8.06 AC S 390 FT OF E 900 FT SE1/4 SW1/4 LANGOLA TOWNSHIP BREANA DONOVAN 06.00320.00 2021 $236.00 SIEMERS Sect-34 Twp-038 Range-031 25.00 AC N 990 FT OF NW1/4 NW1/4 LESS N 330 FT OF W 660 FT DAVID HECHSEL & 06.00365.00 2021 $1,095.37 MARIE HECHSEL Sect-35 Twp-038 Range-031 .54 AC PART OF GOV LOT 4 COMMENCING 823 FT S OF NW CORNER TH E 60 FT TH S 387 FT THEN WLY ALONG SHORELINE TO INTERSECTION WITH THE WEST LINE OF LOT 4 THEN N TO POINT OF BEGINNING LESS THE N 100 FEET DAVID HECHSEL & 06.00366.00 2021 $110.00 MARIE HECHSEL Sect-35 Twp-038 Range-031 100 FT OF THE S 387 FT OF THE W 60 FT OF GOV LOT 4 EMPIRE MOBILITY 06.00438.01 2021 $64.04 SOLUTIONS LLC Sect-09 Twp-038 Range-032 11.00 AC LOT 3 ISLAND CHARLES ENOCH THATCHER 06.00524.00 2021 $11,278.83 & MICHELLE LYNN DAVIS Sect-36 Twp-038 Range-032 24.30 AC PART OF GOVT LOT 1 LYING SLY OF SLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF COUNTY ROAD NUMBER 2 JARED WALZ 06.00610.00 2021 $638.32 Sect-15 Twp-038 Range-032 PETRON ESTATES Lot-005 Block-001 FAYSAL SAHAL SPECIAL 06.00619.00 2021 $662.78 NEEDS TRUST Sect-34 Twp-038 Range-031 LITTLE ROCK ESTATES Lot-003 Block-001 SHAUN VANNURDEN 06.00667.00 2021 $77.67 Sect-01 Twp-038 Range-031 TRESCO ACRES Lot-001 Block-002 1.90 AC MAYHEW LAKE TOWNSHIP RODNEY T BEMBOOM 07.00101.00 2021 $2,054.66 Sect-09 Twp-037 Range-030 101.75 AC NW1/4 LYING SLY OF N 983.08 FT BRIAN ENGELE 07.00243.01 2021 $1,190.29 Sect-21 Twp-037 Range-030 40.00 AC

NW1/4 NE1/4 WARREN HARLEN 07.00388.00 LUEDTKE JR Sect-31 Twp-037 Range-030 40.00 AC SW1/4 SE1/4 CHERYL H HENRY 07.00401.00

2021 $5,032.49

2021 $1,203.75

KENNETH F SPOHN OWNER SUBJ TO CONTRACT FOR DEED Sect-32 Twp-037 Range-030 39.85 AC SW1/4 NW1/4 LESS TRIANGLE PARCEL IN NW CORNER CLAYTON T HOLROYD II & 07.00468.00 2021 $128.12 SHANNON L HOLROYD Sect-09 Twp-037 Range-030 NORMAN PARK Lot-011 Block-001 & VACATED SOUTH ST LYING ADJACENT TO LOT CLAYTON T HOLROYD II & 07.00469.00 2021 $128.12 SHANNON L HOLROYD Sect-09 Twp-037 Range-030 NORMAN PARK Lot-012 Block-001 & VACATED SOUTH ST & EAST ST LYING ADJACENT TO LOT MAYWOOD TOWNSHIP ANTHONY D MOSCHO & 08.00100.00 2021 $15.63 ASHLEY M LAMBERTSON Sect-08 Twp-037 Range-028 39.50 AC NW1/4 SW1/4 DOUGLAS A KOSSE 08.00170.00 2021 $2,253.76 Sect-14 Twp-037 Range-028 28.06 AC N1/2 NW1/4 LESS PART LYING NLY OF HIGHWAY 23 RIGHT OF WAY & LESS RAILROAD RIGHT OF WAY & LESS PART LYING E OF THE FOLLOWING LINE: COMMENCING 1650 FT W OF NE CORNER THEN SELY TO POINT ON S LINE 1320 FT FROM SE CORNER DOUGLAS A KOSSE 08.00176.10 2021 $21.03 Sect-14 Twp-037 Range-028 2.75 AC THAT PORTION OF FORMER BURLINGTON NORTHERN RAILROAD BRANCH LINE RIGHT OF WAY LYING WITHIN SECTION 14 LESS .23 ACRES JOSEPH R JACOBS 08.00321.00 2021 $1,181.02 TRUST AGREEMENT WITH LIFE ESTATE TO RALPH R JACOBS Sect-25 Twp-037 Range-028 4.99 AC N 580 FT OF E 375 FT OF NE1/4 SE 1/4 ALEXANDER WAGER 08.00352.00 Sect-27 Twp-037 Range-028 5.00 AC THAT PART OF W1/2 SE1/4 COMMENCING AT S1/4 CORNER TH ELY ALONG S LINE 672 FT TO POINT OF BEGINNING TH NLY ALONG LINE B 924 FT AND THERE TERMINATING LINE B THEN ELY 135 FT THEN NLY 470 FT THEN WLY 365 FT THEN SLY 535 FT THEN ELY 194.97 FT THEN SLY 859.37 FT TO S LINE THEN ELY ALONG S LINE 36.50 FT TO POINT OF BEGINNING US BANK NATIONAL 08.00402.00 ASSOCIATION Sect-31 Twp-037 Range-028 73.35 AC S1/2 NW1/4 JOE SIWEK & 08.00503.00 CHRISTIN SIWEK Sect-16 Twp-037 Range-028 OAK PARK BENTON CO, MINN Block-005 LOTS 20,21,22 23 24 & SLY 1/2 OF VACATED ALLEY LYING ADJACENT TO LOTS HENRY M GEIST 08.00517.00 Sect-16 Twp-037 Range-028 FOUQUETTE’S SUBD OF BLK B Block-008 LOTS 2,3,& 4 MINDEN TOWNSHIP BAUERLY 09.00459.01 ENTERPRISES LLC Sect-28 Twp-036 Range-030 1.81 AC PART OF W1/2 NW1/4 COMMENCING 33 FT E & 1487.30 FT S OF NW CORNER TH N 220 FT THEN E 719.60 FT TO NLY RIGHT OF WAY OF RAILROAD THEN SWLY ON RIGHT OF WAY 752.05 FT TO POINT OF BEGINNING TIMOTHY APPERT 09.00871.00 Sect-31 Twp-036 Range-030 HIGHLAND PARK Lot-009 Block-011 ST GEORGE TOWNSHIP RAVEN ROCHELLE APPERT 10.00112.01 Sect-07 Twp-036 Range-029 2.50 AC PART OF SE1/4 SE1/4 COMMENCING AT SE CORNER TH N 916.44 FT TO POINT OF BEGINNING TH N 330.02 FT THEN SWLY 330.02 FT

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2021 $1,346.18

2021 $3,212.58

2021

$237.12

2021

$215.70

2021

$212.69

2021

$4.67

2021 $2,421.95

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BRADFORD BARZ OWNER SUBJ TO CONTRACT FOR DEED Sect-32 Twp-038 Range-031 $5,946.91 FIELD OF DREAMS Lot-014 Block-004 CITY OF ST CLOUD MIKES REPAIR 17.00225.00 Sect-36 Twp-036 Range-031 $1,896.60 EAST ST CLOUD Lot-009 Block-013 & LOTS 10 & 11 JASON M PELARSKE 17.00311.00 Sect-36 Twp-036 Range-031 EAST ST CLOUD $373.62 Lot-017 Block-024 EXC WLY 4 FT JULIE S BEALS 17.00325.00 Sect-36 Twp-036 Range-031

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DUANE E MOSER $352.05 REVOCABLE TRUST OWNER SUBJ TO CONTRACT FOR DEED Sect-36 Twp-036 Range-031 EASTERN PARK ADDN TO ST CLOUD Lot-013 Block-004 $349.77 CRM PROPERTIES LLC 17.01214.00 2021 Sect-31 Twp-036 Range-030 WOODLAND HILLS-2ND ADDN Lot-007 Block-003 PINNACLE PROPERTIES 17.01379.01 2021 $167.73 OF MN LLC Sect-36 Twp-036 Range-031 DAN-MAR Lot-003 Block-001 WLY 47.90 FT OF ELY 128.12 FT $123.61 REALTY INCOME 17.01446.01 2021 PROPERTIES 3 LLC Sect-36 Twp-036 Range-031 AMERICANNA INN ADDITION $2,336.01 Lot-002 Block-001 LESS PART PLATTED AS AMERICANNA INN SECOND ADDITION BRADLEY P FARNICK & 17.02054.00 2021 CYNTHIA B FARNICK $594.49 BML BUILDERS INC OWNER SUBJ TO CONTRACT FOR DEED Sect-28 Twp-036 Range-030 WATERS EDGE AT DON LK 3RD ADDN $621.90 Lot-010 Block-001 CITY OF SARTELL FEDERAL NATIONAL 18.00070.00 2021 MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION $1,603.56 Sect-09 Twp-036 Range-031 TOWN OF SARTELL Lot-012 Block-003 DANIEL NESS & 18.00142.00 2021 PHILLIP WILLIAMS

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PUBLIC NOTICES Tax Notice from page 18

MATTHEW CHRISTIAN HUNT CONSTRUCTION JENSEN, & CONSULTING & JOSEPHINE LUBESMEIER Sect-18 Twp-036 Range-030 WESENBERG Sect-26 Twp-036 Range-031 VILLAGES OF CREEK SIDE PLAT 6 Sect-24 Twp-036 Range-031 SWEETS ADDITION TO SAUK Lot-004 Block-001 .31 AC .50 AC RAPIDS Lot-022 Block-002 HOME BUILDER 19.04913.00 2021 E1/2 OF E 100 FT OF W 333 FT EXCEPT THE RAILROAD RIGHT OF $704.69 OF S 435.60 FT OF WAY CONSTRUCTION SE1/4 SW1/4 MATTHEW C H 19.01356.01 2021 $64.04 & CONSULTING TIFFANY JOY GRAF 19.00321.00 2021 JENSEN,CARLEE SERVICE, Sect-18 Twp-036 Range-030 $780.60 MATTHEW CHRISTIAN HUNT VILLAGES OF CREEK SIDE PLAT 6 JENSEN, Lot-005 Block-001 .33 AC JANE E BREMER & & JOSEPHINE LUBESMEIER HOME BUILDER 19.04914.00 2021 BRADLEY GENE BREMER Sect-26 Twp-036 Range-031 $704.69 OWNER SUBJ TO CONTRACT SWEETS ADDITION TO SAUK RAPIDS CONSTRUCTION FOR DEED Lot-023 Block-002 & CONSULTING Sect-26 Twp-036 Range-031 EXCEPT THE RAILROAD RIGHT OF WAY Sect-18 Twp-036 Range-030 TOWN OF SAUK RAPIDS BRIAN DRAGICH 19.01452.00 2021 $632.05 VILLAGES OF CREEK SIDE PLAT 6 Lot-001 Block-033 Sect-26 Twp-036 Range-031 Lot-006 Block-001 .41 AC W 1/2 OF LOTS 1,2 & 3 SWEETS ADDITION TO SAUK RAPIDS HOME BUILDER 19.04931.00 2021 ROGER HALLER & 19.00631.00 2021 Lot-001 Block-015 $704.69 $1,035.66 & 10 FT OF PARTIALLY VACATED CONSTRUCTION KALA A HALLER BROADWAY AVENUE LYING & CONSULTING Sect-26 Twp-036 Range-031 ADJACENT TO LOTS Sect-18 Twp-036 Range-030 TOWN OF SAUK RAPIDS ERIC L KREPP & 19.01476.00 2021 $2.34 VILLAGES OF CREEK SIDE PLAT 6 Lot-011 Block-069 JENNIFER E KREPP Lot-002 Block-003 .33 AC & LOTS 12,13, & SLY 15 FT OF LOT 14 Sect-22 Twp-036 Range-031 HOME BUILDER 19.04932.00 2021 BLOCK 69 & 10 FEET OF MURPHY ADDN $704.69 PARTIALLY VACATED BROADWAY Lot-002 Block-001 CONSTRUCTION AVE LYING ADJACENT TO LOTS ELY 33.93 FT & CONSULTING MICHAEL S SCHILL 19.00807.00 2021 MOLLY C PENA & 19.01910.00 2021 $1,652.63 Sect-18 Twp-036 Range-030 $865.66 FRANCISCO XAVIER JR VILLAGES OF CREEK SIDE PLAT 6 Sect-23 Twp-036 Range-031 CORDOVA Lot-003 Block-003 .36 AC WOOD RUSSELL & GILMAN’S ADDN Sect-14 Twp-036 Range-031 HOME BUILDER 19.04933.00 2021 Lot-010 Block-011 PLEASANTWOOD ADDITION $704.69 & N1/2 OF LOT 11 BLK 11 Lot-006 Block-002 CONSTRUCTION RONALD LUBIN 19.01196.00 2021 JOHN C HELLWEG & 19.02500.00 2021 $1,187.01 & CONSULTING $814.11 BONNIE L HELLWEG Sect-18 Twp-036 Range-030 Sect-26 Twp-036 Range-031 Sect-15 Twp-036 Range-031 VILLAGES OF CREEK SIDE PLAT 6 LEECH’S ADDN TO SAUK RAPIDS OAKRIDGE 3RD ADDITION Lot-004 Block-003 .41 AC Lot-009 Block-001 Lot-009 Block-002 & N1/2 OF LOT 10 MISHAL’S PROPERTY LLC 19.03111.00 2021 $64.27 GREGORY V KORVER 19.01247.00 2021 Sect-23 Twp-036 Range-031 STATE OF MINNESOTA) $1,116.52 SAUK RAPIDS RETAIL CENTER ) SS Sect-26 Twp-036 Range-031 Lot-003 Block-001 COUNTY OF BENTON) LEECH’S ADDN TO SAUK RAPIDS ABDIKADIR MIRE & 19.03788.00 2021 $1,775.96 I, Nadean Inman, being by me rst duly sworn, disposes and Lot-001 Block-006 LAYLO SALAD GULED says that she is the Auditor-Treasurer of the County of Benton; MARILYN J LEYK 19.01322.00 2021 that she has examined the foregoing list and knows the contents $3,723.34 JSW PROPERTIES LLC thereof; and that the same is a correct list of taxes delinquent for Sect-26 Twp-036 Range-031 OWNER SUBJ TO CONTRACT the year therein appearing upon real estate in said county.

LEECH’S ADDN TO SAUK RAPIDS FOR DEED Lot-002 Block-013 Sect-25 Twp-036 Range-031 Subscribed and sworn to before me this 15th day of February, 2022. & LOT 3 STONE RIDGE PLAT 2 MATTHEW C H 19.01343.00 2021 Lot-009 Block-001 Nadean Inman $2,139.68 HOME BUILDER 19.04531.00 2021 $550.17 Benton County Auditor-Treasurer JENSEN,CARLEE SERVICE, CONSTRUCTION & MATTHEW CHRISTIAN HUNT CONSULTING STATE OF MINNESOTA) JENSEN, Sect-18 Twp-036 Range-030 ) SS & JOSEPHINE LUBESMEIER VILLAGES OF CREEK SIDE COUNTY OF BENTON) Sect-26 Twp-036 Range-031 Lot-007 Block-002 SWEETS ADDITION TO SAUK ALMAMY MOMO TOURE & 19.04657.00 2021 $4,301.65 I, Megan Bergman, Court Administrator, Seventh Judicial RAPIDS Lot-006 Block-002 SALIMATU BAH District, and for the County of Benton, State of Minnesota, do & NLY 30 FT OF LOT 7 Sect-19 Twp-036 Range-030 hereby certify that I have carefully compared the foregoing list of JOEL D GRAHAM & 19.01343.01 2021 AUTUMN RIDGE PLAT 2 the delinquent tax list of Benton County for the year 2021 with $1,911.07 Lot-002 Block-003 the original list and records in this of ce. I further certify that DEBORAH A GRAHAM HOME BUILDER 19.04673.00 2021 $550.17 the hereto annexed and foregoing list of delinquent taxes was led Sect-26 Twp-036 Range-031 CONSTRUCTION in my of ce by Nadean Inman County Auditor-Treasurer of said SWEETS ADDITION TO SAUK & CONSULTING Benton County on this 15th day of February, 2022 RAPIDS Lot-005 Block-002 Sect-18 Twp-036 Range-030 & SLY 1/2 LOT 4 VILLAGES OF CREEK SIDE PLAT 2 Megan Bergman JILL MARIE LENARZ 19.01351.00 2021 Lot-005 Block-001 Court Administrator $207.16 HOME BUILDER 19.04674.00 2021 $550.17 Benton County Sect-26 Twp-036 Range-031 SWEETS ADDITION TO SAUK RAPIDS Lot-018 CONSTRUCTION & CONSULTING STATE OF MINNESOTA) Block-002 Sect-18 Twp-036 Range-030 ) SS EXCLUDING RAILROAD RIGHT OF VILLAGES OF CREEK SIDE PLAT 2 COUNTY OF BENTON) WAY Lot-006 Block-001 Filed in the of ce of the Court Administrator of the District MATTHEW C H 19.01354.00 2021 HOME BUILDER 19.04911.00 2021 $704.69 Court in and for Benton County, State of Minnesota, this 15th day $298.78 CONSTRUCTION of February, 2022.

JENSEN,CARLEE SERVICE, & CONSULTING MATTHEW CHRISTIAN HUNT Sect-18 Twp-036 Range-030 Megan Bergman JENSEN, VILLAGES OF CREEK SIDE PLAT 6 Court Administrator & JOSEPHINE LUBESMEIER Lot-003 Block-001 .31 AC Benton County Sect-26 Twp-036 Range-031 HOME BUILDER 19.04912.00 2021 $704.69 SWEETS ADDITION TO SAUK RAPIDS Lot-021 Block-002 EXCEPT THE RAILROAD RIGHT OF WAY LARGE REAL ESTATE & MATTHEW C H JENSEN, 19.01355.00 2021 $71.05 CARLEE SERVICE, TH

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Classroom on the lake Royalton Middle School students go ice fishing

BY MAURA WENNER | STAFF WRITER PIERZ – With smiles, snow gear, bait and rods, Royalton Middle School fth and

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Elijah Stache waits for a bite on Pierz-Fish Lake March 10. Stache is a sixth grade student at Royalton Middle School.

William Rausch (left) and Landon Sobania are two sixth grade students who spent the morning on March 10 on Pierz-Fish Lake. The sixth grade students missed the opportunity in 2021 due to coronavirus restrictions and were able to make up for it this year.

Club and Rice Area Sportsmen’s Club introduced students to the sport on Pierz-Fish Lake March 10.

“Every kid should have the opportunity to experience this,” said Jason Petron, Rice Area Sportsmen’s Club member.

Two classes were hosted at the event this year due to the sixth graders missing the experience in 2021 because of coronavirus pandemic restrictions.

The Royalton Lions Club has annually hosted fth graders in the past.

“There are 88 kids here today in the sixth grade class,” said Jerry Goedderz, Royalton Lions Club member and former Royalton Elementary School teacher.

A wave of 66 fth graders participated in the second of what was two sessions for the day.

The yearly tradition for the Royalton Lions Club was short on volunteers this year, and the club gladly welcomed help from the sportsmen’s club.

“This is right down our alley,” Petron said.

Both groups took delight in showing students what the sport is all about.

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(Above) Jason Petron, Rick Stellmach and Jerry Goedderz stand on PierzFish Lake March 10 in Morrison County. The three volunteered to assist Royalton Middle School students learns about ice fishing.

(Right) Josh E r d r i c h and his daughter, Abigail Erdrich, particpate in an ice fishing experience March 10.

Royalton Middle School fifth and sixth grade students were afforded a morning away from the clasrroom.

“We’re fortunate to have enough help with the Rice Area Sportsmen’s Club volunteering with us this year,” Goedderz said.

The volunteers bought door prizes for the young anglers Brady Bieniek holds a small perch March 10 on Pierz-Fish Lake in Morrison County. The bite was slow as fifth and sixth grade students learned about the sport of ice fishing.

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Royalton Middle School sixth grade students learn to ice fish March 10 in Morrison County. Members of the Royalton Lions Club and Rice Area Sportsmen’s Club volunteered to teach the children about the sport.

including items such as tip-ups and ice rods in hopes the experience would bring them back onto the ice for shing seasons to come.

The students gave their best shot at catching a sh.

However, the bite was slow with only one perch caught. Yet, the students seemed to enjoy learning in the outdoors and spending time with friends.

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NASS tri-county yield estimates for 2021 2021 was a bit of a rough year, and the crop yields re ected the amount of stress we saw in the eld throughout the year.

So, if you are looking to forget everything from the previous year, it may be time to UNIVERSITY OF MN EXTENSION look away.

NATHAN DREWITZ For those courageous enough to continue, the National Agricultural Statistics Service releases crop yield estimates for various crops every year. I like to look at these statistics every year to give myself an idea of what the potential trends look like for yields in the area. NASS also has last year’s estimated yields for a variety of other crops including barley and wheat if there is interest in those crops.

Estimated corn and soybean yields from 2021 for Benton, Morrison and Stearns counties were down. Corn yields in Benton County were estimated at 132.1 bushels per acre with soybean yield estimates at 34.8 bushels per acre. This represents an approximate 30% decrease for corn and soybean yields in Benton County. For Stearns County, corn yields were estimated at 149 bushels per acre and soybean yields were not disclosed. This again represented a decrease in yields of 20% from 187.3 bushels in 2020. Morrison County yields in 2021 were 111.1 bushels per acre for corn and 30.8 bushels per acre for soybean. Both represent about a 38% to 40% reduction in yields from 2020. The statewide estimate corn yield was 178 bushels per acre and 47 bushels per acre for soybean in 2021. Both of these values are again down from the 191 bushels per acre corn yield and 50 bushel per acre soybean

Growing her own herd PHOTOS BY CHRISTINE BEHNEN

Shelby Krebs is building a herd of South Devon cattle, pictured Dec. 31, 2021, near Sobieski. The cattle in Krebs’ herd are given names, including Crimson, Lava, Ember, Maple, Hazel, Hickory, Jinx, Java, June, José, Jalapeño, Rogina and Gemma.

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OBIESKI – One never knows what could start a young person farming. Shelby Krebs, of Sobieski, is of an inspiring class of new farmers.

She started from nothing: no infrastructure, no animals, no funds. What she did start with was the necessary desire and will.

Since she was a youngster setting her sights on reaching the milk line at a friend’s farm, she has never stopped looking forward.

Now, at 19 years of age, she has a herd of 10 cows, earned titles, a network of mentors and a supportive family, not to mention her own

hard work and possibly a little luck.

This is her story.

“My life has changed a lot in the last three to ve years,” Krebs said. “We didn’t have any cows, nothing. I had no ties to the ag industry, except my uncle.

My family was not into it.”

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1.9% for 48 Months 21.5 hp Kawasaki

Payment

$

157/mo

4.9% for 60 Months 24 hp Kawasaki

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Some restrictions apply; see your local Midwest Machinery for details. Prices and monthly payments include installation and setup, but do not include sales tax. Financing offers may require a financing fee.

320-763-4220

PAYNESVILLE • 725 Lake Avenue S

320-252-2010

320-634-5151

320-562-2630

LITTLE FALLS • 16069 Hwy. 27 E.

SAUK CENTRE • 1140 Centre Street

GLENCOE • 4561 Hwy. 212

320-632-5469

320-243-7474

320-352-6511

320-864-5571

BA-11-1B-BL

ST. CLOUD • 1035 35th Ave. NE - E. Hwy. 23 GLENWOOD • 1710 Franklin Street N. STEWART • 78412 Co Rd 20

ALEXANDRIA • 5005 Co Rd 82 SE

MILLE LACS SOIL SERVICE

Help Wanted ASAP

PEOPLE...PRODUCTS...KNOWLEDGE...

Truck Driving, Applicator, Plant Work

SEASONAL, COMPETITIVE PAY Job Description: Hours may vary due to weather, Expect long hours 5-6 days each week. Need to be on time each day and willing to work hard.

Contact Duane at Mille Lacs Soil Service 320-294-5511 STOP IN AND PICK UP APPLICATION

Specials

Sausage Patty,

3.75

Customer’s 6.00er Order Numb

Steak - 2 Eggs, Toast - With Hash Browns

Ham, Bacon, Sausage, Onion, Green Pepper, Cheese, 2 Eggs, Toast ON ACCT. - Egg, Cheese, Choice of Meat on English Muffin Muffi ffin or Bun

6. Breakfast Sandwich CHARGE C.O.D.

7. Eggs Benedict

- Ham & Eggs on English smothered with T Muffi Muffin, ffin, HollandaiseAMOUN Sauce PRICE - With Hash Browns

CASH SOLD BY

- Country fried bacon, egg & country steak style gravy - 1/2 lb. Hamburger Steak, Hashbrowns, 2 eggs & Toast

on bread with

11.00 10.00

9. Steak & Eggs

QTY

Take Out -

Peppers P Onions O M Mushrooms Bl Black Olives Taco Ta

9.00

8. Sunrise Breakfast

DESCRIPTION

Sides

full 7.00

Meat - Bacon, sausage patty, Links, or ham Hash Browns

Cheese Onions

10.50

Oatmeal

50¢ 50¢ 50¢ 50¢ $1.00

Bacon Sausage Ham Pepperoni

2.00 or sour dough)

2.00 1 slice

Beverages

Coffee

$1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00

Hot Tea (green,

50¢ 50¢ * Con Consuming raw

Gravy Hollandaise sauce

Ice Tea - Freshly

50¢ 1.00

or uncooked meats, poultry or eggs your risk of food may increase borne illness.

Monday Closed

1.00

)

1.50

Brewed

1.50

Pop Juice (Orange, apple,

grape, grapefruit

1.50 or cranberry)

1.50

- 2 p.m.

DAIRY ST R www.dairystar.com

Mike Schafer SALES REP

YOUR SUBSCRIPTION • Benton County News • Country Acres IS EXPIRING. • Sauk Centre Herald - RENEW TODAY - • Sauk Rapids Herald

ALL claims

We can Let’s Talk!

and returne

d goods

MUST be

accompanied

by this bill.

Cell: 320-894-7825 Phone: 320-352-6303 Fax: 320-352-5647

Order in 1 Ton increments and Save $3/Bag! (order must be in 1 ton lots, same product, same invoice)

• Star Post

Melrose Beacon & Albany Enterprise

k You! 522 SINCLAIR LEWISThan AVENUE • SAUK CENTRE, MN 56378

by

design them all!

Save until April 30, 2022!

Call Pierz Coop at 320-468-6655

Posters | Signs | Envelopes | Flyers Business Cards | Forms | Brochures

Agron. Petro. Feed

So Much More

Feed: 320-468-6655 Toll Free: 877-468-6655 Agron./Petro: 320-468-2509 Toll Free: 877-438-3378

Please call 320-352-6577 or stop in 522 Sinclair Lewis Ave., Sauk Centre, MN 56378

BA11-1B-BL

Received

e-mail: mike.s@dairystar.com 522 Sinclair Lewis Avenue Sauk Centre, MN 56378

To help serve your seed, application, fertilizer, precision and AgChem needs.

(mix and match, any quantities)

1.50 1.50

HOURS: | Tuesday - Saturday 7:00 a.m. - 8 p.m. | Sunday 7 a.m.

Order 1 - 39 bags, Save $1/Bag!

1.50

black, peppermint

Milk (white or chocolate) Lemonade

218-769-4177

1.00 3.50

1 Egg

L OMELET TOPPINGS

EXTRAS

3.00 3.00

American Fries French Toast (1) Toast (white, wheat

Stop in or give us a call for more information!

Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC 16250 HWY 10 NW Royalton, MN

(320) 584-5520

BA2-1B-BL

Address

1/2 - 5.00 6.00

8.00

Ham) s Addres

5. Skillet - Hashbrowns,

M

Biscuits & Gravy Biscuit French Toast - 3 Slices

Pancak Pancakes 1 - 3.49 Blueber Pancakes Blueberry 2 - 5.99 1 - 4.99 Chocola Chip Chocolate 2 - 6.99 Pancakes 1 - 4.99 3 Eggs & Cheese 2 - 6.99 Omelet 5.50 w/Hasbrown 9.00 Ham & C s Cheese Omelet 7.50 6.50 w/Hasbrown 11.00 s 8.50 SOLD Bacon & Cheese Omelet 6.50 w/Hasbrown Sausage & Cheese s 8.50 Omelet 6.50 10.00 w/Hasbrowns 8.50 Western O Omelet 8.50 w/Hasbrown s 10.50 4.50QTY ADDITIONA

M

Links, Bacon, or

WE HAVE 3 CERTIFIED CROP ADVISORS

BA14-1B-BP

Customer’s er Order Numb

(Meat Choices:

4. Country Fried

Time to Save on

PowerPro Minerals

Breakfast

1. Two Eggs and 2 Slices of Toast 2. Two Eggs, Choice of Meat, Toast 3. Two Eggs, Choice of Meat, Hash Browns and Toast

Date

BA2-tfnB-BL