Sauk Rapids Herald - April 24, 2021

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Commissioners challenge ‘unfair’ process

BY JAKOB KOUNKEL STAFF WRITER

FOLEY – Commissioners voiced their displeasure with the St. Cloud Zoning Board of Appeals decision to allow conditional use permits for homeless shelters in the Benton County portion of east St. Cloud at a board meeting April 20.

Established in two existing buildings in east St. Cloud, the shelters can now hold up to 20 homeless individuals in each shelter overnight for a maximum of 45 days. Prior to the St. Cloud Zoning Board of Appeals decision April 20, the facilities could not hold people overnight or for as long as they can now.

The homeless shelters are located at Lincoln Avenue South and at the former Michael’s restaurant on Highway 10 South in St. Cloud.

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Rice woman makes specialty baked goods, including French macarons

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BY ELLARRY PRENTICE | STAFF WRITER

rom decadent crème brûlée cookies to delicate French macarons almost too pretty to eat, April Schlichting’s confections have her country kitchen teeming with splashes of color and spoonsful of sweetness.

Schlichting took her passion for preparing delectable and artful desserts to the next level by launching a custom bakery shop in February. Fueled by her creativity and years of experience connecting with people over sweet and savory food, Songbird Kitchens strives to give treat enthusiasts an experience to sing about.

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Based out of Schlichting’s home in rural Rice, Songbird Kitchens offers custom baked goods, including macarons, brownies, cookies, cakes and cupcakes. Owner of a revitalized food truck, she hopes to eventually offer custom catering as well.

Every month, Songbird Kitchens debuts a new menu of specialty treats that celebrate the season. Flavors of rhubarb, blueberries, lemon and grapefruit are sprinkled throughout the April menu.

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Sauk Rapids-Rice senior grows exponentially thanks to adapted sports

BY TOM FENTON | STAFF WRITER

ST. CLOUD – Adam Marshall is like many student athletes. He thrives in taking on a leadership role, embraces competition and loves to win.

The Sauk Rapids-Rice senior and longtime standout in the St. Cloud Area’s adapted sports programs also loves cranking music on bus rides home from away contests along with hotel stays and pizza parties at state tournaments. It is all part of the experience for Marshall, who refuses to let autism hold him back.

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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April Schlichting has a counter filled with specialty treats from m her custom bakery shop, Songbird Kitchens, hens, April 8 in rural Rice. The culinary entrepreneur epreneur makes macarons, brownies, cookies, cakes and cupcakes in a varietyy of flavors that celebrate the seasons and holidays.

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Adam Marshall, a senior at Sauk Rapids-Rice High School, displays his medals earned during his career in adapted sports with various St. Cloud Area teams. Marshall has been a standout performer for the program’s floor hockey, soccer and softball teams and has helped lead St. Cloud Area to five state championships in three sports.

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Adam Marshall tosses a pitch to a teammate during an adapted softball practice April 22 at Apollo High School in St. Cloud.

Marshall, who has autism, said he has grown in many ways since joining the athletic programs.

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“Playing sports has made me more confident,” Marshall said before an adapted softball practice April 21 at Apollo High School in St. Cloud. “I’ve learned things about myself. I learned I can be a great leader, and it’s given me something I can enjoy. ... It’s also taught me how to be a good person and how to be a good mentor to other people.”

Marshall began playing adapted sports at the urging of his father, Mark. Though it took some coercing at first and success did not come immediately, Marshall eventually fell in love with competition. Five years later, he is earning medals at a Michael Phelps-like pace.

He has been captain on the adapted soccer, floor hockey and softball teams the past two years and has helped lead St. Cloud Area to five state championships – floor hockey in 2018 and 2019, softball in 2017 and 2018, and soccer in 2018.

“I was very hesitant about joining at first,” Marshall said. “Once I got out there, it was really fun. … Trying things new is very hard for people with autism, no matter

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if you’re an adult or a kid. It’s still hard for me to this day.”

Marshall’s parents, Mark and Kim, continue to be amazed at the progress their son has made.

“Adam was an active kid,” Mark said. “Like anyone who has children, you want them to get involved in activities. Those extra-curricular activities build skills as well as occupy their time.”

Mark had seen Mike Bakken’s adapted sports program and thought his son would be a great fit. Turns out, Mark was right.

“It’s turned him into a very responsible kid,” Mark said. “He really thinks about his teammates. It’s not all about what he’s accomplishing. Just seeing them out there to play in all these state tournaments – you have a good feeling after that.”

Bakken has been the driving force behind developing the adapted sports program. He sees his athletes develop physically and mentally in countless ways and said Marshall is a prime example of how activities promote growth.

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For 41 years, Coil’s Flags & Flagpoles has helped people honor their country with symbols of freedom.

A longstanding staple in the St. Cloud area, Coil’s Flags & Flagpoles offers an array of durable, long-lasting flags, flagpoles and banners. In addition, the shop has a wide selection of items recognizing servicemen and servicewomen, including military patches, stickers, lapel pins, hats and clothing.

Built on honesty and integrity, the business also offers custom embroidery and promotional products.

Coil’s Flags & Flagpoles has been owned and operated by the Tim and Karen Coil family for 11 years. The couple’s children and grandchildren frequently lend a hand.

The Coils are proud to be living their dream of owning a business that promotes the history of the area, the stories behind each flag and the personal relationships they have acquired.

“This business was meant for us to own because we’ve always been patriotic people,” Tim said.

Tim loves helping people find items that salute those who protect and serve the nation and pay homage to those who shed blood for the freedoms.

“That’s the best part of our business,” he said. “Everyone is so patriotic and proud to be an American.”

Coil’s is a one-stop shop for quality American flags, state flags, POW flags, custom flags and banners, house flagpoles, commercial flagpoles and military gifts. Flag sizes range from 2 feet by 3 feet to 30-by-60 flags. Flagpole sizes range from 15 feet to 100 feet or more.

Some of their customers are eager for Old Glory to wave on their homestead, and some leave smiling with custom flags featuring personal designs that make for great conversation pieces. Big or small, simple or intricate, their staff can customize nearly anything.

Installation, repair and service are available, if needed.

Spring is an ideal time to replace ropes and flags before summer gets underway, Tim said.

The shop also accepts flags to be retired.

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Tim Coil stands at his St. Cloud business, Coil’s Flags and Flagpoles. The business has supplied the area for 41 years.

Logos can be embroidered on shirts, caps, tote bags and more. Whether customers are looking to add life to an old denim jacket or need 100 hats with a logo displayed on them, the job can be done on site. Flag embroidery is also available, and the only limit is imagination.

Mugs, pens and signage are a few of the promotional products customers can custom order for tradeshow giveaways, company branding, events, fundraisers and more.

The shop has become an area destination, especially in preparation for Memorial Day, Flag Day, Fourth of July and Veterans Day, when residents pause to remember that liberty is not free and to remember those who came before them have honored the flag as the trademark of democracy and a symbol of hope.

The shop is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

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Schlichting’s spring creations include blackberry and lavender cake; carrot cake with maple cream cheese buttercream and candied carrots; blueberry lemon macarons; grapefruit poppyseed cupcakes; strawberry hibiscus mini cake; fudge brownies with mint buttercream; and flourless cocoa brownie cookies with smoked seasalt crystals.

The licensed cottage food producer is also making her all-time favorite cookie: crème brûlée. The tender t cookies, laden with flavors of vanilla and cream cheese, are torched for caramelized perfection.

A Foley native, Schlichting discovered a love for baking and cooking as a young girl. She recalled with laughter that her first baked good, brownies from a mix, did not turn out as she hoped, but she continued to hone her craft, ditching store-bought versions for made-from-scratch recipes.

Television chefs Julia Child, Jacques Pepin and Martha Stewart inspired her insatiable appetite for the art of food.

“As one of Julia Child’s guests once said, ‘Every woman needs a blow torch.’ I couldn’t agree more,” Schlichting said.

Dozens upon dozens of blow-torched, melt-inyour-mouth crème brûlée cookies have left her kitchen. Though she admits they are a little messy, every bite is worth the frosting mustache it leaves behind.

A self-proclaimed cookbook addict, Schlichting shows love by cooking and baking for people, and she comes from a family who taught her to appreciate good meals and, of course, dessert.

As a kid, Schlichting and her sister played restaurant, creating menus, taking orders and delivering food to pretend customers.

Her real-life food orders began to emerge from commercial kitchens in 2007, when she began working at the former Meeting Grounds in St. Cloud, discovering her passion for creating signature dishes and weekly specials.

She furthered developed her culinary arts skills while working at A.T. The Black & White in Little Falls as well as Jules’ Bistro and Old Brick House in St. Cloud.

Culinary school was not possible for the mom of three young children, but the on-the-job skills proved to be indispensable.

The people she worked for, including culinary chefs,

became her mentors, and her experiences were authentic.

“To me, it was important to be part of something that was culinary arts-driven,” she said. “I didn’t feel I could be part of something that was just a chain.”

At Jule’s Bistro, Schlichting worked as bakery manager. Cakes became a blank canvas for the culinary artist.

“There was just tons of room to be able to play with flavors and really create things,” she said. “That was so much fun.”

For 15 years, she dreamed of culinary entrepreneurship in which she could cook food that looks as good as it tastes and use her talents to foster togetherness as people gathered around their tables.

When her children grew, she took steps toward that dream, acquiring a food truck in 2016 and then establishing her LLC in 2019.

The catering service is not up and running yet, but she is happy to be building a customer base.

The name Songbird Kitchens is a nod to Schlichting’s love of music.

From singing in church to being in a band with her husband, Joseph, music is part of her life. The name is also based on her tattoo of a songbird with music notes.

“A songbird represents freedom and being able to fly and do your dreams,” Schlichting said.

Schlichting said Songbird Kitchens is about creating an experience.

“It goes beyond just offering a really delicious, beautiful plate of food,” she said. “I really want to create that hospitable atmosphere where people just feel welcome and embraced, no matter who they are. That’s why I want to make specialty things – to make people feel special.”

Colorful sandwich cookies, garnished mini cakes, jewel-toned blueberry breakfast pastries and frosted brown sugar pop tarts with buttery, cinnamon-spiced filling are a few of the specialty sweets Schlichting enjoys photographing because they are inviting to eat.

“We eat with our eyes,” Schlichting said.

Schlichting said her treats are packed with flavor but no artificial ingredients. She prides herself on confections with naturally-sourced flavor and color.

Her citrus ginger cupcakes are flavored with lemon, orange and lime zest, and fresh-squeezed juice. Her turmeric coco-

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What’s Happening Saturday, April 24, 9 a.m. – Overeaters Anonymous. Call Joyce at 320-761-2275 or Donna at 320-291-7251 for meeting place. Visit oa.org for more information.

Monday, April 26, 8:30-10:30 a.m. – American Red Cross Blood Drive. Celebration Lutheran Church, 1500 Pine Cone Road N., Sartell.

Monday, April 26, 12:30-6:30 p.m. – American Red Cross Blood Drive. First Presbyterian Church, 306 Norway Drive, Foley.

Monday, April 26, 6:30 p.m. – Sauk Rapids City Council Meeting. Announcement of the 2021 Sauk Rapids Citizen of the Year is slated for this agenda. Sauk Rapids City Hall, 251 Summit Ave. N., Sauk Rapids.

Monday, April 26, 6:30 p.m. – Sauk Rapids-Rice School Board Meeting. Sauk Rapids-Rice High School, 1835 Osauka Road N.E., Sauk Rapids.

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April Schlichting, owner-operator of Songbird Kitchens, sets aflame her crème brûlée cookie to caramelize April 8 in rural Rice.

Tuesday, April 27, 11 a.m. to noon – Living Waters Food Shelf Dispersal. Living Waters Lutheran Church, 1911 Fourth Ave. N., Sauk Rapids.

Tuesday, April 27, 1-3 p.m. – American Red Cross Blood Drive. Catholic Charities Emergency Services, 157 Roosevelt Road, St. Cloud.

nut ginger macarons get their golden color from turmeric powder baked into each delicate shell, and her matcha white chocolate macarons get their springlike green color from green tea matcha powder.

“They can be really temperamental,” Schlichting said of macarons, her favorite treat to make. “But I actually really enjoy the challenge. … It feels more like a science experiment.”

Working with bountiful flavors is Schlichting’s favorite

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With each monthly menu, Schlichting posts a Friday, April 30, 11 a.m. to noon – Living Waters deadline for orders on so- Food Shelf Dispersal. Living Waters Lutheran cial media, then sets up a Church, 1911 Fourth Ave. N., Sauk Rapids. delivery schedule. Pick-up Sunday, May 2, 2-6 p.m. – Community Celebrais also available in Rice. tion in honor of 65 Years of Janski Family GaCustom orders for non- rage. Barbecue buffet, coffee and music. Free with menu items are welcome. good will offering. Seating outside and at AmeriSchlichting spends a can Legion Post 473, 80 Division St. N., Rice. lot of time in the kitchen, sometimes late into the night, delving into crePulse on people ativity in a butter-print Benton County marriage applications apron that suits her – Alexander Paul Mushel and Rachel Ann Sibaker’s staple.

“It’s been great, mons, both of Sauk Rapids. a really thrilling, exciting process,” she said. “It’s such a joy to me.”

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Raised beds Raised beds are used for many reasons and may be constructed of various materials. Soil tests may show a gardener that the soil on their land may need extensive fertilization or organic matter added to sucGREEN AND cessfully grow flow- GROWING IN BENTON COUNTY ers or vegetables.

A raised bed filled BY LINDA G. TENNESON with appropriate soil avoids the problem of poor soil quality.

This style of bed may make things easier for those who cannot easily get up and down to care for plants. Raised beds can create some hardscape that contributes to the design of a garden. A raised bed may be as low as 6 inches or as high as 30-some inches or counter height, which may be useful for those who garden from their wheelchairs.

Higher raised beds may also make it difficult for rabbits to access and damage plants.

The edge of a raised bed may be constructed with a ledge or wider top which gives the gardener a place to sit while they work.

Raised beds usually consist of a barrier or wall used to confine soil to a set area, but a mound of soil without any formal edging may also qualify as a raised bed. They are basically bottomless boxes and may be made of any material capable of withstanding the pressure of the soil placed inside the enclosures. Wood and metal enclosures are frequently sold by garden supply companies. Creative gardeners have used metal tanks made for watering livestock as raised bed enclosures. Holes should be drilled into the bottom of these tanks to provide drainage. Wood that is treated to resist moisture is a good choice; however, check to see that the treatment used on the wood is not harmful to plants. Old railroad ties, for example, may have been treated with creosote; copper, chromium or arsenic used to treat wood are all harmful. They can leach into the soil and poison the plants. Raised beds are sometimes lined with landscape fabric before being filled with soil in an attempt to stop weeds from growing. However, weed seeds can be blown by the wind, geminate and still need to be removed.

A few things to consider when planning a raised bed. While the bed length can be as long as desired, a width of 4 feet or less is usually best. Most gardeners can reach in 2 feet from each side of the bed to plant, weed and care for plants. Because the sides of raised beds are exposed to air, the soil will be colder than at ground level, so perennial plants should be placed in the middle of the beds instead of near the edges where they might not survive the winter. The soil in a raised bed will warm up faster in the spring which would be an advantage for annuals and vegetables. The soil in a raised bed may dry out faster than surface soil, so moisture levels need to be closely monitored. And because these beds are usually filled with loose soil, they may need to be topped off or have additional material added in the spring due to winter settling.

Additional information to last week’s column on jumping worms. They have been found in Sherburne County and reports can also be made on arrest.the.pest@state. mn.us.

Linda G. Tenneson is a University of Minnesota Extension Master Gardener and Tree Care Advisor.

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Sisterhood around the fire

I texted: “Hello Sarah. Would you like Talking through the recent events, we to come over to my house this evening for a made sure everyone had basic needs covered bonfire? There are four of us ladies fellowand figurative floor space to share anything shipping.” heavy on their hearts. Sarah listened as us Her reply, “Yes, absolutely!” moms talked about our children staying home That was the conversation that took place from school and some of our work-from-home between a new face at church and myself via strategies that would be coming. We talked text one year ago. It was a weird time because about how unreliable the news media was and we had been in official lockdown for two if we would get in trouble for having a bonweeks due to the new invisible enemy, COfire or not. Before we left, everyone shared a LIFE BY FAITH VID-19. Was it two weeks or three? I don’t prayer request, and we prayed for each other exactly remember because my family imme- BY MERCY NYGAARD and for hearts across the world to turn to Jesus. diately began to find ways to reach out to othMy friends and I are all close to 15 years older ers who may be feeling fear creep in with the unknown than Sarah, married and with children. You would think certainties that were spreading like the rogue, contagious nothing would amount to this friendship but time would virus that was causing it – as in fear. prove otherwise.

That night, my new acquaintance Sarah pulled into Week after week we gathered around that fire. Our my driveway, leaped out of her car smiling and walked husbands watched the children, my husband started the toward me carrying her Bible. I grinned from ear to ear. fire, and Sarah showed up. We weren’t oblivious to the This was such an outward manifestation of what was hap- differences we had, and we’re also keen to God’s plan pening inside her heart. Sarah was on a new journey to for sharing life and discipleship, so we asked Sarah many know the Lord more, and she wanted to leap upon ev- questions and listened well. She was open and honest. erything she could get her hands on: Sunday service, the Never prying too much, we engaged in conversation and word of God, a gathering of sisters in Christ. What else prayer around the golden embers naturally. One day, Saryou got? ah came with her written testimony. She read it aloud to I chuckled inside and gently said, “We were just go- us, and we were stunned with how much life this young ing to hang out, but you can bring your Bible if you want girl had already lived. She’s an old soul with a child-like to.” Still smiling she said, “OK, I wasn’t sure.” wonder, and our children love her. She can hop into their All I knew of Sarah was that she moved here from world at any time, playing and encouraging them. She can another state because of a relationship. She was ending also hop into our world as she’s eager to learn her design that relationship and had no family here but had a good by God for womanhood. This is such a gift. job at the hospital. I also knew without a doubt that God One year later, we’ve shared birthdays together, holihad his hand on her. Who was I to not partner with him days and other life events. Sarah is an older sister to all of whose love was already chasing her down? our children and a younger sister to us. Only God could We walked over to the pallet fire my husband gener- take such differences and create a family out of all of us. ously had started for my friends and me. We could hear I’ve been so blessed by Sarah’s faith and zeal and great each time a car parked and their car doors shut on the oth- big heart. er side of the wood shop. One by one, my friends walked Who is the Lord asking you to share life with? It up to the fire, like a scene in a movie when the team is can be as easy as an invitation to a bonfire. Then, fan the gathering to prepare their plan to save the world. I don’t flames of the fire with prayer and grace and watch it grow think any of us were thinking that far in plot and scheme, into what God intends it to be for his glory. but we were definitely there to make a little more sense of our world.

Significant budget work remains as adjournment approaches The state Legislature is set to adjourn ing federally forgiven Paycheck Protecin less than one month, and there is a siztion Program loans from state taxes. able gap to bridge in budget packages Minnesota remains the only state in the proposed by the House and Senate maUpper Midwest that has not taken action jorities. on Paycheck Protection Program loans.

Let’s set the scene: The February Furthermore, a lack of conformity with economic forecast projected a $1.6 bilfederal tax language means Minnesotans lion state surplus. We now have received who have been out of work over the last word that figure has grown by an estimatyear are being hit with unexpected state ed $563 million, pushing the surplus past tax bills.

STRAIGHT FROM $2 billion. If you account for federal dolOther House omnibus bills raise the THE CAPITOL lars issued to our state, the surplus is closprice of living in Minnesota via policy.

SHANE MEKELAND er to $5 billion. On top of that, Minnesota BY REP. A package with commerce and climate MN HOUSE 15B has billions more in reserve accounts. or energy provisions would make health Whether this is a positive economic care and energy bills more expensive for trend in our state, a house of cards built on an unsus- families by not extending Minnesota’s nation-leading, tainable wave of federal dollars or something in be- bipartisan reinsurance program. tween remains to be seen. What we do know is the That bill also restricts the use of natural gas for state’s historic level of excess revenue comes at a time home heating to reach a goal of reducing greenhouse many families and businesses have suffered reduced gas emissions by 50% in the next 15 years. This could income over the last year amid restrictions that were cause home heating prices to spike and threaten enerplaced on many workers. gy reliability when it is needed most. Also, mandating With that in mind, the House majority has spent carbon-free electricity by 2040 may increase costs and the past week bringing its omnibus finance bills to the make our electric grid more vulnerable to blackouts. floor for preliminary approval. There are several of One more climate or energy provision has local these bills, each encompassing various aspects of the implications. It rescinds a bipartisan deal to build a state budget for the next two-year cycle. Most, if not much-needed replacement power plant in Becker. I all of them, include significant increases in taxes and authored an amendment to restore this project. People fees, or have provisions that increase the cost of living in our area realize how important this project is and in Minnesota in other ways. understand the need for a balanced approach to our For instance, the transportation bill which the baseload power generation.

House majority approved includes $1.6 billion in tax There are several more House finance bills, but increases over the next four years. This includes rais- you get the point. ing the gas tax by an estimated 5 cents per gallon, addMeanwhile, the Senate’s budget proposal takes a ing a half-cent increase to the metro sales tax to fund different approach and does not raise taxes and fees on light rail, and increasing taxes and fees for vehicle reg- Minnesotans by billions of dollars at a time the state istration and motor vehicle sales. already has an overabundance of cash. That is a poThe House majority’s tax bill features another $1 sition I support and one I hope prevails during endbillion in tax increases while creating added expenses of-session budget negotiations before we adjourn May for some businesses in our state by not fully exempt- 17.

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SRRMS is planning for future ing philosophy may be having uninOver the last year, Sauk Rapids-Rice tended consequences for our students.

Public Schools staff, students and famiWe know that best practice with gradlies have come together to support each ing means grades should more clearly other through the coronavirus pandemic. define areas where students may have Despite the challenges we have faced, our a strength, a gap in learning or have schools and community have committed grown in a skill. to providing our students with top-notch

By Jessica Some of the best practices for gradacademic, social and emotional programMesserich, ing include allowing students to redo ming.

Sauk Rapids-Rice assignments and grading on students’ Here at Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle Middle School principal academic knowledge. Some staff are School, staff have navigated instructional piloting these best practices during methods as the building and district have moved through in-person, hybrid and distance learn- third semester and will be reporting their findings at the ing models. Although challenging, SRRMS staff have end of the school year. maintained focus on teaching to uphold academic stanWhile SIT has identified and implemented some dards, supporting students’ social and emotional needs, of these grading procedure changes, many staff are enand fostering a sense of community and Storm pride in gaged in a book study. This group is reading “Rethinktheir classrooms. ing Grading: Meaningful Assessment for StandardsWhile adapting to the pandemic, staff have also Based Learning” by Cathy Vattercott to gain more looked to the future. One of the silver linings in our re- understanding about how current grading practices ality is we have been given an opportunity to review our came to be and what alternatives may identify and comgrading procedures and systems. Throughout the 2020- municate student learning.

21 school year, the School Improvement Team – conAt SRRMS, we are looking forward to finishing the sisting of grade-level core, special education and allied school year strong and will continue to meet our reality arts teachers as well as administrators, counselors and with positivity and thoughtful planning. We are hopeful instructional coaches – has been engaging in research this year brings us new stability. In any circumstance, and conversations around grading. we use this time to learn and grow together so we may This process began with SIT members reviewing continue to provide our students with a quality educastudent data and recognizing areas where our grad- tion. We will strive to make next year better than ever.

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The silent killer

tory of mankind. Drugs and alcohol have been around for more than 10,000 years. Yet, the American society is fighting a war on drugs it cannot win.

In 2019, more than 70,000 people died by overdose in the United States. Add to that, about 88,000 Americans die as a result of alcohol every year in the United States.

The silent killer of addiction is here to stay unless the American society reevaluates its current war on drugs. We should be focusing more on drug prevention and education. We should be focusing our attention on the effects drugs and alcohol can have on the individual, the family and on society. We should be focusing on community-based services that will allow addicts and alcoholics every opportunity to find treatment for their addiction. We should help them with housing, employment and education in order for them to become active members of their community.

It is your turn. I would like to hear about your experiences regarding addiction and how we can improve addiction services. Reach me at gottahavehope38@gmail. com.

Thank you, volunteers

puter with students. Some have video-taped stories that can be played for students. Some have made phone calls to students. Some are in the classroom. And, some are on hiatus ready to go back when allowed.

Foster grandparents are always eager to help students and miss being with them.

Thank you to the foster grandmas and grandpas and to all volunteers who have had a different role during the pandemic and have continued to help others.

National Volunteer Week, April 18-24, is an opportunity to recognize and thank volunteers who lend their time, talent and support to causes they care about in our community. Thank you for making our communities outstanding.

Strengthening family ties

tic lives, it can take a continued, deliberate effort to carve out time for your family. Look at everyone’s schedule to see if there are any periods of time that can be slated as family time. Try to select a regular night, perhaps once a week, when the entire family gets together for a fun activity. If you cannot find time in your busy schedules for family night, simply eat dinner together. Meal time is an excellent opportunity to share your day with your family, fostering an environment where open communication can take place.

The return to normalcy may cause elevated emotions amongst those closest to us. There may be feelings of uneasiness, confusion or even frustration. Feeling supported and validated is essential in maintaining bonds. Take time to see how everyone is responding to changes happening in their environment. We sometimes forget that when we are feeling overwhelmed and discontented, often other members of our family are feeling the same way. At the end of the day, remembering to treat others with compassion, empathy, friendship and respect helps foster healthy relationships. Kids and adults alike thrive where they feel loved and understood.

Mark Jacobson, Winona Addiction is the only disease that tells you that you do not have a disease.

What is it that makes it difficult to stop?

People who have never been addicted, as well as addicts, have personal perceptions about addiction based on their individual experiences with this disease. There is a stigma that if the addict or alcoholic tries hard enough or wants to badly enough, they can stop. Don’t these hurting behaviors – what they are doing to themselves and others – make them want to change? But people who have addictive behaviors are considered immoral, weak or even cursed with a behavior defect that incarceration or punishment will change.

Addiction does not discriminate. It affects people of all ages, races, ethnicities, genders, socioeconomic statuses, religions and educations. Once addicted, people will do whatever is necessary to feed their addiction. Addiction also tells people they do not have a disease, and they do not have a problem with addiction.

There has never been a drug-free society in the his-

Pat Braun, Catholic Charities area supervisor Volunteering has looked different for many people in the past year with COVID-19 restrictions. That includes the Catholic Charities Central Minnesota Foster Grandparent Program. The foster grandparents are normally in the classroom tutoring and mentoring students; now, they are looking at creative ways they can serve youth without being at the sites or schools they serve.

They are concerned about students and staff, and wonder, “How can I help?”

Some foster grandparents have been pen pals to students. Some have been doing non-contact preparation work. Some have been volunteering virtually via com-

Rebecca Fiedler, Catholic Charities rural life coordinator Spending time together is one of the greatest gifts families can give one another. Having quality time together strengthens and builds family bonds, and it can give a sense of belonging and security for family members.

During the pandemic, many families had a significant amount of time to grow and learn together. While it was not always easy to be around each other all the time, many families are now finding it difficult to transition to life as it was before. As the vaccine rollout continues and we begin to regain a sense of normalcy, families may discover that those bonds created during the pandemic begin to fade.

Today’s families are busy. Many schedules are filled with work, school, after-school activities, volunteering, medical appointments and more. It can be challenging to find quality time to continue family bonding.

As a caretaker, you play an important role in creating and protecting these family bonds. In our often hec-

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Two crowned in Spring Week celebration PHOTOS BY JENNIFER MORRISSETTE HESSE

(Above) Seniors involved in athletics and activities gather at Sauk Rapids-Rice High School April 15 as part of a pep fest for Spring Week. Hosted by the student council, the week-long event replaced Snow Days which typically takes place in late January.

SAUK RAPIDS – The Sauk Rapids-Rice High School student council hosted Spring Week April 12-16 as an alternative to its traditional Snow Days event. SRRHS students returned to in-person learning in early February, and the student council waited for a time when staff and students could participate in face-to-face activities.

Amid a week’s worth of dress-up days, the student body participated in a pep fest April 15. Seniors were invited to the high school gym while

freshmen, sophomores and juniors tuned into a livestream from inside their classrooms.

Two students were crowned Spring Week king and queen. Senior representatives from activities and athletics were nominated from advisers and coaches to compete for the crown.

King Will Krepp and Queen Elly Von Eschen were selected randomly through a donut passing game. When the two received the donuts with the golden sprinkles, they also received the school’s crowns.

Other games included an egg and spoon race, potato sack race, magic carpet ride and others.

Juniors Carter Loesch and Will White were emcees at the event.

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HONOR ROLL To qualify for the ‘A’ honor roll, students must achieve a grade point average of 3.667 or above. To qualify for the ‘B’ honor roll, students must achieve a grade point average between 3.0 and 3.666. The following students have achieved their respective distinctions:

A Honor Roll Grade 6: Qatranada Al Jabbasee, Josephine P. Anderson, Graham R. Baldwin, Taya E. Barry, Ella J. Barthel, Sydney G. Bauer, Eva S. Bechtold, Alivia A. Blissenbach, Emma R. Brutger, Lily L. Campbell, Sasha N. Cheney, Alessandra K. Dalley, Claire E. Daniel, Brooklyn M. Diskerud, Macey K. Fitzpatrick, Evan P. Foy, Marissa Q. Frank, Allison K. Friesen, Owen H. Gales, Emilia A. Gregerson, Brenna L. Gruber, Jada L. Hanson, Evan M. Hardy, Autumn R. Hedstrom, Ruby R. Helgeson, Nolan J. Herbst, David M. Herman, Caraline K. Jaeger, Erika G. Jansen, Arden M. Jensen, Bailea L. Johnson, Danyka L. Johnson, Hudson V. Johnson, Kylen M. Johnson, Tru E. Johnson, Colin T. Kissinger, Aden K. Konietzko, Sierra B. Kriefall, Reed N. Krogstad, Taylor L. Lamoureux, Calvin Le, Alexander D. Lindeman, Parker S. Maertens, Anika S. Martinson, Carter A. McClure, Abbey R. Meinert, Jack C. Merritt, Isaac M. Miller, River O. Moliga, Kailynn R. Morse, Brady J. Mrozek, Caydence L. Muehlbauer, Brenden J. Nathe, Kaylee J. Ness, Hayden E. Neussendorfer, Derek A. Nguyen, Iris M. O’Donnell, Burkley P. Omoke, Bella L. Packard-Schendzielos, Brenna M. Piepkorn, Michael J. Poganski, Christopher E. Popescu, Caroline L. Popp, Eliason D. Rademacher, Leah N. Ramirez, Payten T. Remer, Rachel G. Resch, Brody M. Richter, Annella L. Rogers, Kellan R. Rogholt, Jenna R. Rosa, Carter Roth, Donovan I. Rousslang, Addison M. Rueter, Rya A. Rushmeyer, Henry Saenz, Andrew A. Scapanski, Olivia M. Schaap, Jens T. Scott, Rosalee J. Seamans, Emersyn G. Sjogren, Julianna M. Skog, Melody Skurdahl, Hunter A. Smoley, Zoey M. Spiczka, Berkley A. Spoden, Andrew J. Steinemann, Nina D. Strack, Emma M. Sundby, Kaylee M. Swain, Andrew R. Theis, Hai Dang Tong, Jocelynn K. Trainor, Karina L. Travis, Connor E. Van Nevel, Willa E. Varilek, Evan S. Vassar, Matteo A. Villagra, Molly M. Warzecha, Quinn R. Washnieski, Peyton G. Welch, Anna C. Weller, Greta K. Widman, Cody J. Will-Robinson, Eli J. Wippler and Layla C. Wolvert, Jayla S. Yoss.

Grade 7: Sarah R. Amberson, Megan J. Anderson, Brooke A. Andruschak, Kevin J. Bartholome, Hailey M. Bischoff, Ethan P. Boettcher, Bennett A. Bonebright, Levi M. Brenny, Madison A. Bruzek, Abigail K. Burke, Drew D. Burrows, Kailee C. Cahill, Kendra K. Carlson, Cecelia K. Christopher, Vivian B. Coss, Hunter D. Curtis, Carleigh M. Eich, Ethan L. Elwood, Zachary T. Euteneuer, Hunter Feia, Ellie A. Fiereck, Quentin G. Fladeboe, Kylie N. Freitag, Oliver T. Froelich, Kailey M. Gazett, Trystan J. Getlinger, Kylee R. Greener, Ruby A. Gustofson, Caleb B. Guzek,

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Brady J. Haag, Ethan J. Haddy, Grace A. Halter, Clayton R. Handeland, Mitchell J. Hanson, Cecelia D. Heneke, Evan H. Hoivik, Alicia A. Hovanes, Torin P. Huff, Sumalee C. Jacobson, Taylor G. Janorschke, Grayson B. Johns, Stella G. Johnson, Taylor J. Johnson, Hailey M. Kalusche, Abigail R. Kapsner, Brielle N. Karasch, Zachary A. Kardell, Logan D. Kealy, Kristen L. Kimman, Benjamin L. Kirchner, Austin M. Kubasek, Hailey M. Kuebelbeck, Samuel S. Kulus, Stella M. Lambaere, Jacob N. Larson, Liam J. Lock, Ally L. Lucas, Benjamin R. Mach, Fatimah Z. Mallick, Aubrey R. Marketon, Austin J. Markfelder, Karly A. Martini, Owen J. Massmann, Cole M. Messerich, Mason O. Meyer-Thovson, Amelia K. Michael, Noah H. Middendorf, Madison R. Miller, Mika R. Miller-Schroden, Cedrik N. Mills, Carter M. Molitor, Sophia C. Montag, Laura V. Moran, Aaron J. Mueller, Olivia A. Nahan, Avery J. Nathe, Addison R. Nellis, Jack J. Nelson, Benjamin C. Neumann, Kennadee M. Otteson, Gracelyn R. Parker, Kyle J. Paulson, Ava T. Peterson, Wendi A. Peterson, My Kha Phan, Lillian G. Philippi, Lane D. Piotrowski, Lenora L. Probasco, Adam R. Purcell, Elijah J. Rajkowski, Elsie S. Redman, Hayden E. Reinert, Evan G. Reiter, Amelia J. Reker, Tayler M. Retzack, Carter J. Riedeman, Kole A. Robinson, Alexander M. Roering, Andie M. Roering, Leah A. Roesch, Claire O. Rogholt, Brody D. Sabin, Ellie G. Scherping, Braxton M. Schmidt, Ethan C. Schraut, Alison M. Schreifels, Jaelyne E. Shoultz, Mariah M. Simmons, Aubree R. Smith, Grace A. Smith, Hannah L. Solorz, Elka K. Sowada, Mia D. Staton, Mckenzie L. Steiner, Hunter J. Strand, Alexis G. Swanson, Sean M. Swanson, Lillian Y. Taylor, Grace E. Thompson, Lauren S. Vanvickle, Rebekah C. Vocelka, Gavin C. Weber, Myles J. Winkler, Madilyn O. Woitalla-Mix, Anthony J. Wolbeck, Audrey A. Youngdahl, Kyle J. Zimmer and Caden M. Zuhlsdorf.

Grade 8: Manar Al Jabbasee, Mason D. Anderson, Quinn P. Arndt, Hunter P. Behling, Emily R. Berg, Aric T. Bittman, Gabriella M. Blissenbach, Halle R. Buchert, Elena N. Bui, Isabelle L. Clark, Norah J. Delgado, Jackson D. Dhein, Robert J. Dusing, Addison R. Eisenschenk, Jada A. Fautsch, Abby L. Feddema, Mason J. Fincher, Kendra Y. Fitzpatrick, Maggie L. Foster, Emma A. Foy, Kade E. Gibbons, Isabelle A. Goebel, Samantha M. Goenner, Deagan T. Gondeck, Lily R. Gregerson, Keller D. Hanson, Alivia R. Hejhal, Erika A. Henke, Addyson J. Henrikson, Alaina A. Jansky, Ella J. Jevne, Kaya I. Johnson, Mya M. Johnson, Sydalee R. Johnson, Marcus R. Julius, Ayla J. Kissinger, Aubrey M. Klug, Jordyn M. Koepp, Amber L. Konietzko, Shea M. Koster, Leah M. Krupa, Vivian L. Kusilek, Isabel J. Larocque, Kylie E. Larson, Ryder L. Lindala, Audrey C. Lo, Audra E. Lott, Ethan W. Mader, Asiyah A. Mallick, Andrew P. Marten-Rosenow, Elliott D. Miller, Riann S. Mohamud, Olivia L. Mohs, Kael T. Mrozek, Shelby E. Nelson, Tyler J. Neumann, Tyson J. Newville-Larson, Della D. Olsen, Hudson E. Omoke, Daren S. Protolipac Jr, Hannah E. Ramirez, Savanna R. Ratka, Kate L. Robish, Isabella J. Rudolph, Lincoln J. Rushmeyer, Mason M. Sabraski, Evan P. Scapanski, Kyleigh A. Schacherer, Lauren I. Schloe, Hannah M. Schmitt, Elijah J. Schmitz, Bailey C. Seaman, Eli M. Sjogren, Grace F. Stark, Isabella R. Stewart, Kendra A. Teff, Grace L. Theis, Jonah D. Thell, Cullen J. Thompson, Xavier D. Thurston, Lindsey L. Tindal, Caroline M. Tykwinski, Madison M. Vedbraaten, Jackson S. Warzecha, Addison H. Welch, Alexa A. Welsh, Lisset M. Zacarias and Abigail A. Zimpel.

Grade 9: Christopher A. Anderson, Madalyn B. Anderson, Brandt K. Andres, Campbell J. Arndt, Kirsten M. Arnold, Ava J. Athman, Chloe M. Bartholome, Logan J. Bauer, Austin G. Beierman, Nikolas H. Berger, Sydney S. Birk, Braylee A. Borst, Lucy A. Brenny, Nicole L. Burke, Kaylee E. Butenhoff, Jenavieve E. Caster, Maya G. Castilleja, Renee L. Christopherson, Alexis L. Clark, Faith L. Combel, Matthew T. Crane, Abigail K. Davis, Chantelle E. Dickerson, Morgan A. Dorn, Coltin J. Eich, Anthony L. Etter, Matthew L. Etter, Joani R. Fautsch, Jayden P. Felchle, Gabrielle L. Fernholz, Brielle M. Fiereck, Mason M. Foss, Alayna R. Furman, Royelle D. Gajeski, Drew I. Gargus, Delia L. Gustofson, Joseph R. Guzek, Samantha A. Haaf, Dalton J. Haffner, Kylie M. Hanes, Mckayla A. Harms, Gunnar O. Jacobson, Ellen M. Jaschke,

Matthew J. Jegers, Kylie M. Johnson, Sadie R. Johnson, Amberly R. Kidd, Reid S. Kiffmeyer, Grace A. Kitzmann, Isabella R. Kitzmann, Elizabeth R. Kruger, Ava E. Kummet, Austin M. Kunz, Sierra M. Kutzera, Jordyn J. Lee, Walker H. Loesch, Trinity L. Maki, Sophia J. Markfelder, Ethan L. Martin, Leah E. Mazacek, Rosa E. Mazacek, Riley D. Meinert, Dillon C. Miller, Maya C. Miller, Paige L. Miller, Arica K. Moriak, Ciarra M. Moss, Brooke A. Mushatt, Lucy M. Nelson, Trace R. Nelson, Kaitlyn C. Olsen, Courtney J. Paulsen, Sienna R. Petermeier, Shawn P. Pilon, Lillian R. Piotrowski, Erica M. Poganski, Grace K. Popp, Tianna M. Presler, Sophie M. Prom, Danielle R. Purcell, Kailey R. Reinert, Benjamin J. Reker, Rylan T. Robinson, Samantha K. Rock, Owen W. Rogholt, Benjamin M. Rothstein, Leif R. Rudnick, Lucas M. Ryan, Nicholas R. Sakry, Kaya E. Schneider, Tyler J. Schreifels, Abby L. Schreiner, Jordan L. Steinhofer, Veruca B. Stommes, Ethan C. Swanson, Hai Yen Tong, Ismael M. Traore, Emily L. Vanvickle, Kennedy L. Wahlin, Kyla E. Walker, Shaun A. Walrath, Westin P. Wehrs, Christopher J. Wolter, Cassidy L. Zeilenga and Katelynn A. Zimmer.

Grade 10: Ethan J. Anderson, Kendall N. Anderson, Maggie M. Anderson, Allan J. Arseneau, Caelei M. Banks, Brady R. Bauer, Olivia P. Bauer, Bailey L. Behrendt, Andrew J. Bemboom, Owen D. Berg, Travis R. Biery, Kaytlin R. Bittman, Noah D. Blodgett, Alleaya R. Brewer, Maycee J. Britz, Annika N. Broman, Addison R. Buchanan, Amanda R. Burton, Robert J. Carstensen-Boe, Christopher W. Carter, Brooklyn E. Chantry, Ashley A. Chareunrath, Lillyana A. Chouinard, Selah M. Christiansen, Isabella K. Christopher, Drew P. Danielson, Hunter L. Diederich, Daniel J. Dusing, Morgan R. Eggert, Ethan D. Euteneuer, Mackenzie R. Felchle, Broden E. Flakne, Aaron M. Forcier, Aliese A. Forsting, Sakiya D. Fredrickson, Collin R. Fuchs, Rodriguez, Lisbeth Genao Keaton M. Gohman, Ava L. Grabinski, Eva M. Griffey, Kavan J. Gullette, Isabelle M. Haddy, Brielle M. Hanson, Andrew J. Harren, Cammille E. Henry, Alexandra M. Hill, Benaiah D. Hinz, Logan J. Hurd, Alex M. Janorschke, Emmilie M. Janski, Lexie B. Johnson, Kelsey F. Jonas, Lillian G. Julius, Kaitlyn A. Kimman, Kendall A. Kinney, Ellie L. Kirt, Ella S. Knutson, Logan M. Koland, Evan J. Kramer, Benjamin R. Kulus, Victoria G. Lo, Max S. Loesch, Nathan M. Martin, Cohen D. Mathies, Marya C. Mccoy, Jameson R. McQuillan, Emma P. Miller, Anisa A. Mohamed, Chloe E. Molitor, Lydia E. Nash, April R. Nelson, Jasmine D. Oliver, Taiya R. Partch, Eric T. Paulsen, Richelle M. Peacock, Charles G. Peterson, Angel R. Ploof, Ethan E. Purcell, Evalynn K. Reed, Justin B. Reichard, Kody A. Reinert, Madison A. Riedeman, Parker J. Rieland, Carley R. Roberts, Samantha M. Roering, Grace E. Roesch, Lillian J. Rogholt, Trista L. Rosa, Mason P. Rudolph, Anna L. Rushmeyer, Ren P. Schoenherr, Sadie L. Schoenherr, Devin D. Schroeder, Kylie D. Schwanke, Katelynn S. Sevre, Cade J. Smallbrock, Jeff D. Solorz, Starlyn H. Spoden, Jadeyn O. Stover, Divya R. Subramaniam, Chloe A. Sunder, Jack G. Theis, Nolan C. Thell, Brenna J. Weinand, Parker J. Weirens, Carley L. Weisenbeck and Tyler M. Woitalla.

Grade 11: Cole J. Ackerman, Rayna A. Barry, Addison O. Bemboom, Jacob W. Blackmore, Abigail E. Bollmeyer, Alexander B. Bradley, Dylan R. Braucks, Hayle R. Buttweiler, Ian J. Cairns, Macy M. Castilleja, Jack E. Christoferson, Caden J. Collins, Hailee A. Cullen, Heidi R. Danielson, Kelly R. Decker, Andrew J. Dusek, Caleb B. Euteneuer, Morgan J. Fiereck, Bonilla, Valeria Flores Catherine M. Gilbertson, Kylie A. Griffey, Ella M. Gunderson, Ryan T. Hallonquist, Sophia L. Henkel, Claire C. Idzerda, Noah S. Jensen, Brayden A. Johnson, Reid B. Johnson, Ruth A. Justin, Brynn M. Karasch, Andrew R. Kath, Isabella Kohout, Naomi E. Kolle, Zachary A. Kosloske, Rachel R. Kremers, Amellia R. Kuhn, Julia M. Lawrence, Nicholas P. Lindquist, Madison K. Maanum, Noah R. Macdonald, Preston A. Marotte, Aneleise C. Martinson, Eric J. Maurus, Josie M. Mayers, Bethany A. Mears, Tiffany M. Miller-Schroden, Corina K. Miller, John Z. Moran, Ariana M. Nemeth, Mckinsey C. Newbanks, William B. Nielsen, Jack A. O’Brien, Hayley M. Olson, Esther E. Parks, Bryce A. Paulson, Cole H. Paulson, Jacob D. Peters, Darci A. Peterson,

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HONOR ROLL Easton M. Portner, Emma L. Portner, Chloe A. Reiter, Kyan G. Robideau-Turk, Paul J. Rothanburg, Sophia R. Rothstein, Taylor J. Sidla, Morgan M. Strandberg, Emma E. Swartzer, Emily R. Taylor, Audrey J. Tindal, Olivia J. Tykwinski, Heel, Allie N. Van Owen B. Vassar, Kayla A. Wahlin, Jayce M. Walrath, Madison M. Weber, Mason J. Welch, Macy C. Welk, Will C. White, Lars O. Wilson, Lydia M. Zabinski and Carter J. Zuhlsdorf.

Grade 12: Allie D. Ackerman, Nicole L. Agre, Michael C. Anderson, Sarah D. Anderson, Tabara C. Barry, Jared J. Bentrud, Isabelle C. Birk, Jakub E. Blum, Drew A. Burling, Grace M. Burski, Alexxis K. Carlson, Allyson E. Carstensen-Boe, Nicholas M. Chantry, Owen N. Chilson, Haley L. Davis, Justus R. Floren, Nathan R. Ford, Gage O. Foster, Alexandra R. Freihammer, Ethan T. Galler, Sarah J. Gama, Natalie K. Gerads, Elijah E. Grabinski, Keanna A. Guggisberg, Savannah H. Gustafson, Noah J. Hackett, Tucker P. Hendrickson, Austin D. Jansky, Emma J. Johnson, Margaret V. Julius, Ava J. Juntunen-Novak, Rebekah L. Kimman, Kobe M. Knettel, Grayson N. Kobluk, Ella G. Kockler, Ashley A. Konietzko, Bradley R. Kothman, Matthew O. Krepp, Lauren G. Krupa, Lillian K. Kuhn, Logan J. Ludwig, Olivia K. Lyon, Evan R. Mader, Gavin L. Martin, Libertey J. Mayse, Jasmine M. Mbwille, Summer E. Millard, Annabelle G. Mohs, Ryan D. Moilanen, Maria J. Nathe, Ella A. Nelson, Madeline E. Neussendorfer, Musab M. Nuh, Mckenzie A. Olson, Jenalyn A. Ostendorf, Jaiden L. Parker, Veronica L. Peacock, Brooke I. Petermeier, Bradyn A. Petrek, Aaron B. Reichard, Bailey J. Reiter, Ethan R. Retzer, Steven C. Ritten, Maria E. Roesner, Aden B. Rollins, Eli J. Rudnick, Natasha S. Rushmeyer, Anna E. Schave, Emily A. Schloe, Makenzi E. Schmitz, Jayse C. Schreifels, Morgan S. Schreifels, Denise J. Schultz, Brynn E. Seaman, Emma K. Shore, Jordan M. Smith, David A. Stamm, Jayden M. Steinemann, Allison M. Stiegel, Zoe A. Stier, Chloe L. Stommes, Abigail D. Tangen, Ezigbo O. Ugochukwu, Riley S. Verly, Alyssa R. Waytashek, Kora M. Welch and Madeline G. Ziegler.

B Honor Roll Grade 6: Raphael M. Aikens, Andrew K. Allen, Holly A. Anderson, Alyssa J. Behrendt, Margaret A. Bialke, Faith M. Bogle, Jasmine B. Brenny, Aiden M. Breth, Jackson L. Bruns, Grady Buchert, Brendan J. Burke, Canden M. Carlson, Ellie O. Cave, Chloe E. Christensen, Lauren R. Christie, Loralei L. Cmelik, Lauren A. Condon, Ayden V. Dahl, Nolan G. Darwin, Joselynn M. Dubbin, Jackson K. Faber, Sophia H. Frank, Zion M. Geter, Kassidy A. Gill, Ryelee H. Hanson-Ditthidet, Finnegan D. Hatanpa, Nolan J. Hemker, Jaxon M. Hill, Hailey M. Hurdt, Vivian F. Jaschke, Addison A. Jernberg, Kaia F. Johnson, Olivia K. Johnson, Alexis D. Jones, Kane A. Kinney, Orion J. Kloby, Kameron C. Kraemer, Alexis J. Krupke, Cameron O. Lane, Mylah D. Lukason, Lily A. Lutterman, Jasmine M. Manea, Abigail L. Massmann, Brielle T. McCarthy, Aaliyah L. McLaughlin, Tyler T. McNeal, Lauren O. Mehrwerth, Jazlyn R. Meier, Avrie D. Miller, Jenner Moonen, Samuel R. Moore, Emma M. Nordgren, Kaylee R. O’Riley, Natalie S. Olson, Brody D. Oltz, Shelby J. Omvig, Aidan L. Perry, John C. Pesta, Gavin M. Peterson, Emma E. Pfaff, Brady R. Putnam, Laekon R. Quach, Mackenzie J. Ramey, Jackson L. Rieke, Miya U. Robinson, Chloe J. Rowe, Isabella L. Salazar, Kylee A. Schaffer, Nora Schindele, Brody E. Short, Logan T. Simmons, Shaelyn M. Sjogren, Collin T. Slagter, Sidney A. Smith, Tyler J. Steinemann, Morgan B. Teff, Isaac L. Thiele, Riley M. Turck, Urijah M. Voeller, Riley A. Walters-Andrews, Patricia R. Warzecha, Brooklyn P. Widmer, Jaelyn Williams, Ayden R. Willing and Connor M. Winkelman.

Grade 7: Spencer J. Ackerman, Andrew D. Arseneau, Nevaeh F. Bechtold, Aiden J. Bellefeuille, Grace A. Carlson, Megan M. Christopherson, Aubrey J. Clark, Evan D. Claude, Wren M. Dahl, Mariame Dioumessy, Adela E. Dominguez-Garcia, Wyatt R. Drinnin, Kassandra J. Eckerman, Habtamu A. Eshleman, Eli M. Floyd, Charles M. Forsberg, Adalyn G. Godfrey, Brandon J. Goebel, Isabelle E. Gruber, Konnor M. Gullette, Chase R. Hammond,

Adria G. Hanson, Eli A. Harrison, Matthew W. Henke, Adam R. Hillmer, Kaylee A. Janaszak, Kaylin L. Janski, Eva J. Johnson, Blake C. Kayser, James A. Kirt, Connor M. Koll, Maralyn A. Larson, Mason M. Lindstrom, Caiden M. Lyons, Ava Grace M. Mader, Patience R. Meier, Gavyn D. Meyer, Brady J. Midthun, Brandon M. Miskowic, Blake J. Nelson, Addisen E. Newbanks, Thao T. Nguyen, Braelyn R. Nord, Brody W. Owings, Grant S. Pallansch, Macy P. Peterson, Ashley J. Pilarski, Bryden S. Prelvitz, Jackson C. Prom, Nevaeh D. Rademacher, Morgan R. Retka, Garek R. Rubel, Jacob D. Rudolph, Quinn M. Schrantz, Inna A. Stene, Sophia M. Stier, Dominic J. Stucke, Ivy M. Swoyer, William A. Tacheny III, Dominic A. Thompson, Madison M. Traut, Yissel N. Vasquez, Vienna C. Victorian, Brayden M. Westby, Lucas C. Wiebe, Deangelo J. Williams, Kurt D. Wright, Saraya K. Ylinen and Ellie J. Yozamp.

Grade 8: Kameron V. Alvord, Carter D. Baklund, Dakota J. Banks, Imayah N. Bannerman-Williams, Hayden R. Bauer, James G. Brennhofer, Kaitlyn T. Burski, Ariya J. Caul, Ian R. Chinander, Lindsey A. Christopherson, Raider T. Deering, Hunter M. Diskerud, Kaylie A. Dubbels, Timothy J. Eck, Grayson J. Gazett, Keegan M. Gullette, Teagan L. Haarstad, Annica J. Haffner, Brooklyn A. Hahn, Mason M. Heid-Novak, Sydney K. Jennings, Brooklyn B. Kielty, Ashlynn K. Kinney, Emma J. Kottom, Madalyn A. Kronenberg, Layla L. Laabs, Luke J. Loidolt, Isaiah A. Lopez, Maria T. Lyon, Austin Molitor, Tristan B. Motsko, Ella G. Mrozek, Vincent J. Murn, Khalid M. Nuh, Reed L. Omvig, Dillon M. Pansch, Skyler A. Petermeier, Seth G. Peterson, Ava S. Plemel, Olivia E. Posch, Jack W. Post, Ian J. Rucks, Brianna L. Ruggles, Julia A. St Onge, Owen T. Symanietz, Vivian R. Tangen, Maiya L. Thompson, Jack R. Van Heel, Jonathan D. Virnig, Alyssa J. Vogel, Basil M. Vogel, Dezyrae E. Walz, Marina D. Will-Robinson and Avery J. Ziegler.

Grade 9: Lilly M. Ackerman, Daniel K. Agre, Katelyn M. Anderson, Nicholas D. Anderson, Ian R. Biniek, Faith A. Biorn, Mykayla J. Bluhm-Slater, Sawyer J. Boedigheimer, Jaida K. Burrows, Ruby K. Carlson, Lydia A. Chouinard, Jaelyn J. Claude, Landen D. Combel, Mariam K. Diallo, Justin L. Doebber, Kirsten R. Dubbels, Ian N. Eichers, Jed R. Foster, Ella R. Froelich, Piper E. Froiland, Jerrin E. Glade, Colin A. Gruber, Robert J. Gruber, Teagan E. Guggisberg, Will D. Gunderson, Madison L. Hansen, Ramla F. Hasan, Subayda F. Hasan, Jacob M. Henkemeyer, Megan M. Hillmer, Ryder H. Hogge, Danielle N. Holmgren, Dylan A. Johnson, Callen T. Kieke, Elizabeth E. Krueger, Noah M. Larson, Alex P. Lucas, Lauren J. Mattson, Brynn J. Molitor, Aiden J. Montag, Lindsey C. Moran, Ryan J. Neisen, Blake C. Nelson, Alex A. Ostendorf, Aslan A. Pearson, Madelynn B. Pflueger, My Khang Phan, Maggie P. Philabaum, Preston J. Porter, Cullen A. Posch, Morgan A. Roth, Luke M. Scheeler, Elsa M. Schindele, Camren J. Schueler, Kaitlyn L. Shore, Collin D. Shroyer, Hazel S. Snavely, Victoria K. Steichen, Adam J. Sundby, Evan A. Trompeter, Collin D. Wiebe, Austin M. Winkelman, Taylor V. Wolfe, Logan D. Yeager, Audrey M. Zeiszler and Haylee L. Zwick.

Grade 10: Chase R. Anderson, Kaitlynn L. Anderson, Alison L. Andruschak, Autumn R. Bestgen, Autumn J. Borgert, Erika J. Brenny, Emily A. Coss, Kendal S. Craft, Zoe J. Culbertson, Heidy A. Deleon Escobar, Fionn W. Falk, Maximus J. Floren, Hannah J. Halter, Savanna M. Handeland, Ava A. Hitzler, Kieran L. Hixson, Madisson K. Jacobs, Natalie Jansen, Gabriella R. Jaskolka, Emma R. Johnson, Paytin J. Johnson, Isaac M. Juetten, Jack D. Klein, Lauren G. Klein, Ethan J. Klug, Adrianna S. Koepke, Liberty E. Kosloski, Elizabeth L. Kothman, Mia A. Lambrecht, Chayce D. Larocque, Madison E. Lavery, Emma G. Lindberg, Grace M. Loidolt, Avari L. Majerus, Serenity R. Martinez, Paul G. Martinson, Matthew M. McGowan, Ilham S. Mohamud, Marissa J. Mohs, Saige O. Moliga, Tyrelle J. Moody, Kella L. Mrozek, Keegan D. Patterson, John D. Petrie, Trinity E. Prom, Ajiah L. Quach, Ellie A. Retka, Brady D. Roberts, Josiah S. Rodriguez, Mia C. Rogholt, Makaila J. Ryan, Julia E. Satre, Dylan R. Schroeder,

Ashton L. Schulz, Lilly E. Seamans, Suzanne K. Sorensen, Jasmine N. Spears, Joshua N. Tapio, Simon F. Thompson, Aaron J. Vassar, Juliana R. Walter and Jacob M. Weller.

Grade 11: Lucy J. Ahles, Kartrin D. Anderson, Brielle C. Andvik, Owen L. Arndt, Hailey A. Arnold, Aubrey R. Bemboom, Lilli L. Berger, Zachary J. Brandenburg, Isabelle J. Cairns, Kayson P. Carter, Emma D. Chareunrath, Evan G. Chilson, Cayden J. Christensen, Micheal R. Cowle-Pierce, Logan J. Culbertson, Maggie A. Fernholz, Arlyn FloresLopez, Ivy E. Foster, Dylan J. Friedrich, Angela E. Fritz, Gabriel J. Gertken, Trinity A. Gill, Alexander S. Harren, Jazmynn E. Henrikson, Danielle E. Hoeschen, Christian S. Lee, Carter J. Loesch, Andrew T. Markfelder, Christopher L. Marten-Rosenow, Lillyann M. Martin, Dominic T. Mathies, Alyssa C. Meyer, Daylan S. Mick, Ahmed A. Mohamed, Elijah C. Moilanen, Terrence R. Moody, Mackenna R. Moon, Faith P. Munson, Duyen T. Nguyen, Margaret P. Nolden Wickens, Rachel D. Nowacki, Peyton T. Olson, Katlyn A. Philabaum, Julia A. Propson, Lindsay A. Rau, Hailey M. Remus, Simon M. Rosenberg, Noah R. Rosenberger, Michaela P. Sawicki, Vanessa L. Say, Ami A. Schneider, Kathryn A. Stiegel, Katelyn R. Storms, Riley A. Stover, Mason W. Tasto, Jack T. Taszarek, Paige M. Theis, Alexis M. Turck, Gavin O. Vanderveer, Chelsey M. Vogel, Annie Mae R. Westergren and Kiah M. Zaske.

Grade 12: Jackson C. Ackerman, Tiernan M. Atteberry, Colin L. Baron, Brandon T. Bokelman, Uriah L. Cook, Destiny J. Diederich, Logan C. Eck, Carter J. Eckblad, Adyson R. Froiland, Cole J. Gauerke, Anja M. Hanson, Ashley M. Harris-Houdek, Dakota J. Hoeschen, Joseph N. Hoeschen, Daniel J. Hovland, Jalynn M. Jackson, Alyssa N. Karls, Ava L. Klug, Abigail J. Kramer, Ali J. Kremer, Jacob E. Krugman, Kaylee A. Kulus, Kendra A. Kunerth, Adan V. Lachmansingh, Alyssa E. Leavey, Ashley R. Leclaire, Jordan L. Lee, Braedyn T. Leeb, Carter H. Legatt, Maya M. Line, Landon S. Lunser, Adam N. Marshall, Ryan J. Mastey, Alexander T. Miskowic, Miranda G. Mohs, Brianna M. Montury, Tessa L. Moulzolf, Andrew R. Nagel, Aaron J. Neumann, Britney N. Nieters, Zoey M. Oehmen, Autumn J. Olson, Ethan M. Opsahl, Madison K. Ostman, Nathan L. Peterson, Kaden M. Philippi, Kaelin M. Rainer, Kaety A. Rainer, Madelyn M. Richards, Cathryn J. Rouser, Shelby M. Salner-Meyer, Justin M. Scheeler, Hunter J. Scherbing, Emily M. Schreindl, Ashlyn K. Schreiner, Carlissa M. Schultz, Isabella V. Severson, Miaya M. Simon, Aidan J. Smith, Treyvon C. Smith, Kylee I. Sprifke, Brodey M. Sweeter, Isaac C. Theis, Ahmiaya A. Turner, Claire J. Updike, Reegan A. Vanheuveln, Ellyse H. Von Eschen, Ryan C. Wacker, Jack W. Weber, Jacob F. Willie, Myles M. Willie, Singrid R. Wilson, Shelby M. Witucki, Ashley G. Woitalla and Erica A. Zimpel.

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MAYHEW LAKE TOWNSHIP NOTICE The Mayhew Lake Township monthly board meeting will be at the townhall the first Tuesday of the month from May through November at 8 p.m.

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BENTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING MINUTES APRIL 6, 2021 The Benton County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on April 6, 2021 in the Benton County Board Room in Foley, MN with Commissioners Beth Schlangen, Scott Johnson, Ed Popp, Jared Gapinski and Steve Heinen present. Call to order by Chair Popp was at 9:00 AM followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.

No one was present to speak under Open Forum.

Johnson/Gapinski unanimous to approve the Consent Agenda: 1) approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of March 16, 2021; 2) approve the Committee of the Whole Goal Setting Meeting Minutes of March 4, 2021; 3) Approve the Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes of March 23, 2021; 4) accept and file a summary of the March 16, 2021 Department Head Performance Evaluations; 5) authorize Public Health Director to transfer to a Community Health Specialist position; 6) authorize to create a Data Analysis position in Human Services and to authorize submitting the position to David Drown and Associates for pay grade assignment; 7) notice to terminate Sentence to Serve agreement with the State of Minnesota; 8) authorize the creation of a County Sentence to Serve Crew Leader position in the Sheriff’s Office and authorize submitting the position to David Drown and Associates for pay grade assignment; 9) approve a Resolution amending the Highway Department 2021 Capital Equipment Budget and authorize Chair to sign; 10) approve of application for Exempt Permit for a raffle to be held at Jack & Jim’s Convention Center 11025 Duelm Rd NE, Foley, MN on April 30, 2021 and authorize Chair to sign; 11) approve of application for Exempt Permit for Duelm Area Lions Club for a raffle to be held at Jack & Jim’s Convention Center 11025 Duelm Rd NE, Foley, MN on June 9, 2021 and authorize Chair to sign; 12) approve Resolution to accept the donation from Rebecca and Kevin Mehrwerth for the K-9 Fund and authorize Chair to sign; 13) authorize the Professional Services Agreement Contract for County Surveyor Services and authorize Chair to sign; 14) approve Administrative Agreement between Maywood Township and Benton County for Bridge Number L0072 over St. Francis River in Maywood Township and authorize Chair to sign. Motion carried unanimously.

On behalf of the Foley American Legion, Duane J. Walter shared the progress of the Veteran’s Memorial with the County Board and requested approval of the County Board for the installation of the security cameras at the Veteran’s Memorial site. Chief Deputy Neal Jacobson stated the security camera system would benefit the Sheriff’s Office and requested the addition of a second security camera.

The second security camera would be used for a “safe swap site”, where it could be used as a neutral place for parents with child custody exchanges, or property exchanges, or social media. The site would be a secure location with video surveillance. Majority of the funding was covered by the Foley American Legion and the Sheriff’s Office would cover the rest of the funding. Walter said there will be a Dedication Ceremony on Monday, May 31 (Memorial Day) at 11:00 AM at the Veteran’s Memorial site where the public is invited to attend. There will be a free lunch following the Dedication Ceremony at 12:00 PM at the Foley American Legion, in which all are welcome. Walter then talked about the sidewalk that would be added to the Veteran’s Memorial site. The sidewalk would be constructed later with another construction project. Johnson made a motion to approve the request for the installation of the security cameras with the amendment of the sidewalk addi-

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. Date: April 13, 2021 YOU ARE NOTIFIED THAT: 1. Default has occurred in the conditions of that certain mortgage that was executed by and between James R. Ziebarth, a/k/a James Robert Ziebarth, a single adult, as mortgagor, and Great River Federal Credit Union, as mortgagee, which mortgage is dated January 6, 2020 and was filed for record on January 15, 2020, as document number 440797, with the Office of the County Recorder in and for Benton County, Minnesota.

2. The mortgage has been assigned as follows: n/a 3. The original principal amount secured by the mortgage was: $115,500.00.

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PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE proceeding at law is now Minnesota at public auction pending to recover the debt on Thursday, June 3, 2021, secured by the mortgage, or at 10:00 o’clock a.m., at the any part thereof.

Office of the Benton County 5. The holder of the Sheriff, 581 Highway 23, mortgage has complied with Foley, Minnesota 56329. all conditions precedent 8. The time allowed to acceleration of the debt by law for redemption of secured by the mortgage and mortgagor or mortgagor’s foreclosure of the mortgage personal representatives or and all notice and other assigns is six (6) months requirements of applicable after the date of sale. statutes.

9. The date on or before 6. As of the date of this which the mortgagor must notice, the amount due on vacate the property if the the mortgage, and taxes, if mortgage is not reinstated any, paid by the holder of the under Minn. Stat. § 580.30 mortgage is: $114,314.87. or the property is not 7. Pursuant to the power redeemed under Minn. Stat. of sale in the mortgage, the § 580.23 is December 3, mortgage will be foreclosed 2021, at 11:59 p.m. If the on the land described as foregoing date is a Saturday, follows: Sunday, or legal holiday, Lot 11, Block 15, Wood then the date to vacate is the Russell & Gilman’s next business day at 11:59 Addition, Benton County, p.m.

Minnesota THE TIME ALLOWED BY Street Address: 6 - 6th LAW FOR REDEMPTION Avenue North, Sauk Rapids, BY THE MORTGAGOR Minnesota 56379 OR THE MORTGAGOR’S T a x - P a r c e l P E R S O N A L Identification Number: 19- R E P R E S E N TAT I V E S 00837.00 OR ASSIGNS MAY and will be sold by the BE REDUCED TO Sheriff of Benton County, FIVE WEEKS IF A

tion. Seconded by Schlangen. Motion carried unanimously.

Next, Assistant Auditor-Treasurer Julia Robak, on behalf of Auditor-Treasurer Nadean Inman, provided an update to the County Board. Robak said the Property Tax Statements were mailed out on March 26th and the DMV is now taking walk-ins for Tabs and DNR registrations.

Appointments for Driver’s Licenses and Titles are still required. Currently the DMV has two full-time employees and one person that is half DMV services and half in the Treasurer’s Office.

Sheriff Troy Heck asked the County Board to approve the proclamation for National Public Safety Telecommunicator’s Week in Benton County from April 11th to April 17th of 2021. Motion by Gapinski to approve the proclamation for National Public Safety Telecommunicator’s Week and seconded by Heinen. Motion carried unanimously.

Next, Heck gave a presentation of the annual report for the Benton County Sheriff’s Office for 2020. Many of the metrics that are used to measure the Sheriff’s Office activity each year experienced significant changes due primarily to the paradigm shift brought about by the pandemic. Amid unrest in St. Cloud, our deputies worked with other area law enforcement officers to ensure that peace and security were maintained in Central Minnesota. Jail staff continued to keep watch over the most dangerous inmates and kept them safe and secure within the jail. Dispatch staff had an increased load of 911 calls. The patrol staff fielded calls for service and found ways to serve the people of Benton County in the constant shadow of the pandemic. Investigative staff worked a full load of investigations, clearing 89% of their cases. Working as a team, the entire staff at the Benton County Sheriff’s Office contributed to a continued decline in the crime rate in rural Benton County. The top five most committed crimes for 2020 in Benton County were: 1) theft; 2) domestic abuse; 3) fraud; 4) harassment; 5) DUI. Heck also stated that many of the metrics they use to measure their work output declined in 2020 due to changes brought about by COVID-19.

Gerry Maciej, District Manager for Benton Soil and Water Conservation District (BSWCD) gave the annual report for 2020. Benton SWCD relies on a variety of revenue sources in order to finance day to day operations.

Operational revenue sources include federal, state, county, district and other miscellaneous sources. Approximately $2.05 million dollars was spent on conservation projects in Benton County in 2020. A large amount of the funds spent for these projects were given to local contractors with approximately $1.02 million dollars recirculated back into the community. Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQUIP) provided federal conservation program funds to address local resource concerns. In 2020, Benton County had 20 contracts for $1,393,080 and was 4th in the state in both number of contracts and dollars allocated. Maciej also talked about various soil erosion control projects water quality and wetland restoration. Benton SWCD purchased a drone in 2020 to take aerial photos of projects to help monitor the projects. A major project in 2020 was the drawdown of Little Rock Lake. Benton and Morrison SWCD’s and NRCS have been working with landowners for over 10 years to implement best management practices to reduce runoff in the Little Rock Lake Watershed.

Now that the project has been completed, we are starting to see the water quality benefits with significantly increased water clarity and a decrease in phosphorus levels and algae.

Recess Regular Board meeting to conduct Human Services Board meeting at 10:04 AM.

JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINN. STAT. § 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. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Great River Federal Credit Union, Mortgagee LATHROP GPM LLP By: /s/ Andrew J. Steil Andrew J. Steil (#387048) 1010 West St. Germain Street, Suite 500 St. Cloud, MN 56301 (320) 252-4414 Attorneys for Mortgagee Great River Federal Credit Union R15-6B

Regular Board meeting reconvened at 10:07AM. County Engineer Chris Byrd asked the County Board to review all relevant facts regarding the County’s Highway Access policy and to provide a ruling to uphold staff permit denial or approve permit for a driveway approach requested by property owner Jeff Hanson, 8660 1st Ave NE Rice, MN who was present to speak at the Regular County Board Meeting. Also present to speak on this issue were Craig Hanson and Lee Hanson. All shared their concerns and requested the addition of the driveway to be considered by the County Board. Highway staff have denied the permit because it violated the “Only one access per property/parcel will be allowed” and “On minor arterial roadways and on major collector roadways with a current ADT in excess of 1,000 ADT, accesses on the same side of the road shall be located a minimum of 480 feet apart”. There is also a wetland on the property which would restrict from placing driveways in certain locations. It was recommended to get wetland delineation approved first. Motion by Johnson to table this request for appeal until the Hanson’s can come back with information that shows they can install a driveway. Seconded by Heinen. Motion carried unanimously.

Next, Byrd asked the Board to approve the Master Services agreement with Houston Engineering, Inc. and authorize the County Engineer to sign Task Orders. The Master Services Agreement with Houston Engineering, Inc. would provide various engineering services as they pertain to County Ditch matters. A master services agreement allows us to utilize Houston Engineering as needed via Task Orders. This master services agreement incorporates the normal legal requirements needed for County Contracts, while a task order will be specific to the individual ditch or tasks needed at the time. Motion by Johnson to approve the Master Services Agreement and seconded by Gapinski. Motion carried unanimously.

Under Commissioner Concerns, Gapinski suggested to share high-level updates quarterly to employees and possibly residents of Benton County that the County Board is taking action on. Gapinski thought about starting with employees first and if it gains ground, would consider putting the “updates” in the local papers. Headley suggested Commissioners record a short video on Commissioner updates to share on our Social Media sites.

There were no other Commissioner concerns.

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

Johnson/Heinen to set Committees of the Whole: April 13, 2021 at 9:00 AM to discuss Homeless Shelters in Benton County and would package that with the tour of Human Services; April 19th, 2021 at 9:00 AM in Benton County Boardroom to discuss the Mississippi Watershed with BSWCD District Manager Gerry Maciej, and to discuss business attraction for Benton County with Benton Economic Partnership Director Amanda Othoudt; BEP Quarterly meeting on April 22nd from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM at Jack and Jim’s in Duelm; and a Road Tour with County Engineer Chris Byrd on Tuesday, May 11th at 9:00 AM. Motion by Heinen and seconded by Johnson to approve the future Committee of the Whole Meetings. Motion carried unanimously.

Meeting adjourned at 11:44 AM. Edward D. Popp, Chair Benton County Board of Commissioners ATTEST: Montgomery Headley Benton County Administrator R-16-1B

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NOTICE OF POSTPONEMENT OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO PROPERTY IS LOCATED: ON MORTGAGE:None 13, 2021, at 10:00 AM at R VERIFICATION OF THE Benton Dated: November 12, 2020 the Benton County Sheriff’s , DEBT AND IDENTITY O R I G I N A L U.S. Bank National Office, 581 Highway 23 G OF THE ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT Association, as Trustee Northeast Foley, MN, in said T CREDITOR WITHIN THE OF MORTGAGE: Mortgagee/Assignee of county and state.

D TIME PROVIDED BY $206,250.00 Mortgagee Dated: March 11, 2021 E LAW IS NOT AFFECTED AMOUNT DUE USSET, WEINGARDEN U.S. Bank National H BY THIS ACTION. AND CLAIMED TO BE AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Association, as Trustee L NOTICE IS HEREBY DUE AS OF DATE OF Attorneys for Mortgagee/ Mortgagee/Assignee of GIVEN, that default has NOTICE, INCLUDING Assignee of Mortgagee Mortgagee E occurred in conditions of TAXES, IF ANY, PAID 4500 Park Glen Road #300 USSET, WEINGARDEN D the following described BY MORTGAGEE: Minneapolis, MN 55416 AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. L mortgage: $228,246.69 (952) 925-6888 Attorneys for Mortgagee/ E DATE OF That prior to the 38 - 20-002612 FC Assignee of Mortgagee MORTGAGE: commencement of this THIS IS A 4500 Park Glen Road #300 N November 21, 2006 mortgage foreclosure COMMUNICATION FROM Minneapolis, MN 55416 O MORTGAGOR: Kevin proceeding Mortgagee/ A DEBT COLLECTOR. (952) 925-6888 D D. Johnson, a single person Assignee of Mortgagee NOTICE OF 38-20-002612 N and Kirk J. Paulson, a single complied with all notice POSTPONEMENT OF THIS IS A L person. requirements as required MORTGAGE C O M M U N I C AT I O N T M O R T G A G E E : by statute; That no action FORECLOSURE SALE FROM A DEBT Mortgage Electronic or proceeding has been Pursuant to the COLLECTOR. l Registration Systems, Inc. instituted at law or otherwise provisions of Minnesota NOTICE OF as nominee for EquiFirst to recover the debt secured Statutes 580.07, the foregoing POSTPONEMENT OF P Corporation its successors by said mortgage, or any part foreclosure sale is postponed MORTGAGE l and assigns. thereof; until March 2, 2021, at FORECLOSURE SALE DATE AND PLACE OF PURSUANT to the 10:00 AM at the Benton Pursuant to the n RECORDING: Recorded power of sale contained in County Sheriff’s Office, 581 provisions of Minnesota 0 November 30, 2006 Benton said mortgage, the above Highway 23 Northeast Foley, Statutes 580.07, the County Recorder, Document described property will be MN, in said county and state. foregoing foreclosure sale 4 No. A344022. sold by the Sheriff of said Dated: January 22, 2021 is postponed until May 25, e ASSIGNMENTS OF county as follows: U.S. Bank National 2021, at 10:00 AM at the t MORTGAGE: Assigned DATE AND TIME OF Association, as Trustee Benton County Sheriff’s n to: U.S. Bank National SALE: January 19, 2021 at Mortgagee/Assignee of Office, 581 Highway 23 Association, as Trustee, on 10:00 AM Mortgagee Northeast Foley, MN, in said behalf of the holders of the PLACE OF SALE: USSET, WEINGARDEN county and state.

Home Equity Asset Trust Benton County Sheriff’s AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Dated: April 19, 2021 2007-2 Home Equity Pass- Office, 581 Highway 23 Attorneys for Mortgagee/ U.S. Bank National Through Certifi cates, Series Northeast Foley, MN Assignee of Mortgagee Association, as Trustee d 2007-2. Dated July 24, 2017 to pay the debt then secured 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee f Recorded August 1, 2017, as by said Mortgage, and taxes, Minneapolis, MN 55416 Document No. A424211. if any, on said premises, and (952) 925-6888 USSET, WEINGARDEN h T R A N S A C T I O N the costs and disbursements, 38-20-002612 AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. E AGENT: Mortgage including attorneys’ fees THIS IS A Attorneys for Mortgagee/ y Electronic Registration allowed by law subject to COMMUNICATION FROM Assignee of Mortgagee e Systems, Inc. redemption within twelve A DEBT COLLECTOR. 4500 Park Glen Road #300 T R A N S A C T I O N (12) months from the date of NOTICE OF Minneapolis, MN 55416 d AGENT’S MORTGAGE said sale by the mortgagor(s), POSTPONEMENT OF (952) 925-6888 t I D E N T I F I C A T I O N their personal representatives MORTGAGE 38-20-002612 NUMBER ON or assigns unless reduced to FORECLOSURE SALE THIS IS A d M O R T G A G E : Five (5) weeks under MN Pursuant to the provisions C O M M U N I C A T I O N Stat. §580.07. of Minnesota Statutes 580.07, FROM A DEBT l 100200100108493218 LENDER OR BROKER TIME AND DATE TO the foregoing foreclosure COLLECTOR. a MORTGAGE VACATE PROPERTY: If sale is postponed until April R-16-1B g AND ORIGINATOR STATED ON the real estate is an ownert EquiFirst occupied, single-family o MORTGAGE: Corporation dwelling, unless otherwise e NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING R E S I D E N T I A L provided by law, the date MORTGAGE SERVICER: on or before which the Notice is hereby given that the Watab Township Planning Select Portfolio Servicing, mortgagor(s) must vacate the Commission will conduct a public hearing on Friday, May 7, Inc. property if the mortgage is 2021, at the Watab Township Hall beginning at 9:00 am. The M O R T G A G E D not reinstated under section Planning Commission will hear the following requests: r Subdivision of property owned by David Baldwin from PROPERTY ADDRESS: 580.30 or the property is d 2 lots into 3 lots to be identified as “Baldwin Acres.” Parcel 6248 135th Avenue not redeemed under section o Northeast, Foley, MN 56329 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on numbers: 12.001932.00 and 12.01933.00.

Subdivision of property owned by John and Anita Herold TAX PARCEL I.D. #: January 19, 2022, unless that 08.00402.00 date falls on a weekend or from 4 lots into 3 lots; vacating drainage easements between L E G A L legal holiday, in which case 2 of the lots to be identified as “The Cove.” Parcel numbers e DESCRIPTION OF it is the next weekday, and 12.01733.00, 12.01734.00, 12.001735.00, and 12.01736.00.

Anyone wishing to be heard with reference to the above PROPERTY: unless the redemption period will be heard at this meeting.

The South 1/2 of the is reduced to 5 weeks under n Posted Wednesday, April 21, 2021 Northwest 1/4 of Section MN Stat. Secs. 580.07.

Kathy Sauer M O RT G A G O R ( S ) Watab Township Clerk o 31, Township 37, Range 28, Benton County, Minnesota. RELEASED FROM R-16-1B COUNTY IN WHICH FINANCIAL OBLIGATION

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City of Sauk Rapids PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE You are invited to participate in a public hearing that will be held on Wednesday, May 5 at 7:30 a.m. or as soon thereafter as possible, in the Sauk Rapids Government Center Council Chambers, 250 Summit Avenue North to consider the following matters that require a public hearing.

APPLICANT RWSRP PURPOSE To consider a Variance to remove the existing 2nd story spandrel glass and replace with architectural panels in the Downtown District. Located at 208 Benton Drive North, Sauk Rapids, MN. Please contact Sauk Rapids Development Director Todd Schultz at (320) 258-5315 or tschultz@ci.sauk-rapids.mn.us with questions or to obtain a copy of the application.

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CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333 ASSUMED NAME: Your Medicare Pro PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS IS: 1221 1st Ave N Sauk Rapids MN 56379 USA. NAMEHOLDER(S): Lynn M Renville, 1221 1st Ave N Sauk Rapids MN 56379 USA. (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 fields, 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/ Lynn Renville 04/10/2021 R-15-2P

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Storm robotics 9210B team of Zachary Peterson (from left), Nathan Peterson, Ethan Doering, Charles Peterson and Benaiah Hinz advance to the world championship VEX Robotics competition after competing at the state tournament April 17. The five will compete virtually May 17-22.

Students will compete in VEX Worlds for third consecutive year

BY JENNIFER MORRISETTE HESSE CONTRIBUTING WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS – The Storm robotics VEX 9210B team qualified for the world championship competition, VEX Worlds, at the state tournament April 17. VEX Worlds will be a virtual event this year, taking place May 17-22.

The world championship qualification is the third consecutive one for Storm robotics.

The 9210B team includes Zachary Peterson, Nathan Peterson, Benaiah Hinz, Charles Peterson and Ethan Doering.

Storm robotics teams participated in 10 remote and in-person competitions this year, even in the face of

COVID-19 barriers. That is the most events the group has competed in during one season.

Nathan Peterson said although this year has been challenging, the activity continues to see success in the face of adversity.

“I am very happy with how successful we have been this year,” he said. “Even though the pandemic has limited some of our program’s opportunities, Storm robotics has really pulled through with greatminded students who have created powerful and very successful teams. The substantial improvement in each team has really proven to show the great potential we have to offer.”

The team’s head coach Adam Johnson said the program’s path to success – this year and in years past – is due to the teams’ diverse skills and what each individual brings to the table.

“Robotics is a place for everyone,” Johnson said. “The best teams have a variety of students from

different backgrounds and interests. Some students enjoy tinkering with things, and some enjoy programming. Some like business, some like video gaming or driving robots.

We have had great success because these students with varied skills get together and collaborate and elevate each other.”

Hinz said involvement in Storm robotics has developed competencies in himself that will benefit him throughout life.

“I have learned great problem-solving skills as well as mechanical and programming skills,” Hinz said. “I hope to go into some form of engineering for my career.”

Along with careerbuilding skills, Storm robotics offers students the chance to be a part of a supportive community where friendships and life-long hobbies take root.

“High school is tough, from the ACT to other challenges, but robotics has definitely pushed my brain to my limits at times and helped me find hobbies and what

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I want to do in the future,” Doering said.

Charles Peterson agreed.

“Being involved in robotics was a great way for me to be welcomed into the Storm community,” he said. “Coming from a tiny school where everyone knows each other, this activity has helped me get a grip on the speed of high school. I am grateful for what the program does here and I feel lucky to be able to be part of the legacy.”

Johnson said the Storm robotics legacy stems from the team involvement across the whole school program.

“It is important that younger students see the examples of the more experienced students and see them as role models,” Johnson said. “We have a culture of hard work and dedication in the activity of VEX Robotics. We have a motto: Building successful students, one robot at a time.”

Zachary Peterson echoes Johnson’s beliefs.

“At Sauk RapidsRice, we all have our own teams, but the whole group of Storm teams work together to help each other out and try to push each other to improve,” he said.

Charles Peterson added.

“The secret to our success is the welcoming environment and the encouragement from everyone, especially Mr. Johnson, who wants us to do well and have fun,” he said.

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Owners of Brandl Motors Storm baseball falls receive chamber award to Sartell in first game Sauk Rapids’ Posch part of dynamic duo

ST. CLOUD – A Sauk Rapids resident is one half of a duo who received a chamber award this year.

Owners of Brandl Motors – Joe Sexton, of St. Cloud, and Gary Posch, of Sauk Rapids – are honored with the 2021 St. Cloud Area Entrepreneurial Success Award for successfully growing a business from a small enterprise into a large company, as defined by the Small Business Administration.

The two will be honored at the annual Central Minnesota Business Awards Luncheon June 3 at Park Event Center in Waite Park alongside other recipients Joe Francis, of Central McGowan, and Donella Westphal, of Jules’ Bistro.

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Gary Posch and Joe Sexton, owners of Brandl Motors, are recipients of the 2021 St. Cloud Area Entrepreneurial Success Award bestowed upon them by the St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce. They will be honored at the annual Central Minnesota Business Awards Luncheon June 3 at Park Event Center in Waite Park alongside other recipients Joe Francis, of Central McGowan, and Donella Westphal, of Jules’ Bistro.

experience. Even so, Brandl Motors in Pierz was underperforming at such a level that the two men figured they could not help but do better.

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That was in 1999.

They had 12 cars on the lot and five employees.

In 2003, they expanded into St. Cloud with used cars and a mobility department. Their mobility program provides financing for small dealers

who sell mobility vehicles.

Such vehicles are often hard to finance, and Sexton and Posch saw it as a nationwide opportunity.

They were right.

Today, they do 70100 contacts per month on mobility vehicles. In 2005, they bought the Dodge dealership in Little Falls. They closed that site and the one in Pierz and combined them in their current location in Little Falls.

In 2008, they built and expanded into their building just in time for the Great Recession. They look back at it as a learning experience – one that made them better operators. They also feel some pride because they made it through those years without downsizing or laying off employees.

In 2018, they purchased a dealership in Aitken. The owner was required to upgrade his facility and had not done so.

Sexton and Posch agreed to purchase the dealership and turned the struggling location around.

Today, Brandl Motors has three locations, about 220 employees and sells about 2,500 units a year.

4-H ambassadors host Camp Out! Youth event features six themed sessions

BY ANN OLSON UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION

e FOLEY – Benton County 4-H youth were excited y m to arrive with their backpacks, water bottle and sleeping e bags for the 4-H ambassador-hosted Camp Out! event at Foley Intermediate School March 26. The fivet hour event was filled with activities for participants to e experience an indoor camping adventure.

The lunchroom was set up with three separate e campsites with cardboard trees and a camp fire. d “We wanted the campers to have a fun event where a they could try lots of new things,” said Travis Boyle, d sophomore. “I know for a fact that my group of campers y had a great time.”

Nine 4-H ambassadors worked together to plan the e events for the evening. Campers spent time getting to e know one another better and attending six sessions about camping, which included knot tying, a scavenger hunt, n camping bingo, microwave smore’s and more.

Each camper left with a knapsack filled with items such as a compass, popcorn, camping stickers, paracord r and more.

The 4-H ambassadors’ goal was to be sure all e campers had a fun time learning about 4-H and camping. h By the looks on the faces of the 4-Hers, the ambassadors h were successful. e

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4-Hers Hudson Kleine (left) of Sauk Rapids and Eli Rademacher of Sauk Rapids play camping bingo while relaxing at their site during the 4-H ambassador Camp Out! event March 26 in Foley. The students participated in the five-hour indoor camping event at the Foley Intermediate School.

Boys tennis team falls to Foley

BY TOM FENTON | STAFF WRITER

The Sauk Rapids-Rice/Apollo boys tennis team dropped a dual meet, 6-1, April 15 at Foley. The squad does not have a full roster, so they defaulted e the third and fourth singles matches along with third doubles.

The Stormin’ Eagles first doubles team of Tiernan Atteberry and Zach Stang earned a 7-6 (1), 6-2 victory. AJ Stang and Galaan Omar lost their singles matches, and the second doubles team of Braedyn Leeb and Cole Sowada lost a straight-set decision.

Jensen hits grand slam in high-scoring affair

BY JAKOB KOUNKEL | STAFF WRITER

The only major difference between Sauk RapidsRice and Sartell’s hardball squads from a statistical perspective April 15 was the number of runs scored.

SRR dropped their first game of the season to the Sabres 12-5 at St. Cloud Orthopedics Field in Sartell.

Both teams had the same number of errors, walks, and quality and quantity of at-bats. The Sabres recorded only one more hit than the Storm did. The biggest statistical discrepancy was in the number of strikeouts, the Storm striking out six Sabres whereas the Sabres fanned 15 Storm hitters.

“We were really focused on controlling our energy,” said Storm head coach Jeff Hille as he highlighted the athletes’ excitement for the season opener. “Controlling that is important for the game.”

The Storm got off to a hot start with a run in the top of the first inning, initiated by a Connor Hemker lead-off double. Hemker promptly stole third base as Brandon Bokelman drew a walk to put runners on the corners.

Hemker stole home to score the first run of the season for the Storm, but the Sabres ace, Tyler PhelpsHemmesch, showed why he commands the No. 1 pitching spot for his team, striking out the side to end the inning. Hemker went 3 for 5 on the day with a double and two singles. Bokelman drew two walks in five plate appearances and scored a run.

It did not take long for the Sabres to claw their way back in the bottom of the inning. After tallying two quick pop outs, Storm starting pitcher Noah Jensen struggled to find the zone. He walked the next two batters on nine pitches. A Storm error on a hard-hit ground ball put both runners in scoring position, and then another error tallied two runs for the Sabres.

Jensen pitched two innings, walking two and giving up two hits for two earned and unearned runs. He was relieved by Hemker after the bottom of the second inning, where Sabres three-hole hitter Jack Greenlun hit a two-run home run that extended the lead to 4-1.

Eventually, after some miscues in the field and on the mound, the gap widened to 7-1 in favor of the Sabres after three innings. In the top of the fourth, however, the Storm loaded the bases for Jensen, who drove a ball over the fence in deep left field – a grand slam. On top of the fourth inning bomb, Jensen walked twice in five plate appearances on the day.

The Jensen grand slam closed the deficit, bringing the score to 7-5. Unfortunately for the Storm, that would be all the runners that would cross the plate for the rest of the game.

After seven innings of work, Sartell compiled at least one run in every inning except the fourth, where Hemker, a reliever, forced the Sabres to put the ball in play.

Hille said his team lacked aggressiveness, but that once the team gets into a consistent rhythm, things will improve quickly.

“We took too many strikes with runners in scoring position,” Hille said, also noting that Storm pitchers should have attacked the zone with more fastballs.

Even though the strike percentage was not where Hille wanted it, he is confident those metrics will improve.

“I really enjoy this team,” Hille said, both from a camaraderie and competitive perspective. “I think we have a great group of guys with good chemistry.”

I really enjoy this team, both from a camaraderie and competitive perspective - Storm head coach Jeff Hille

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Moorhead pushes past girls lacrosse in opener Storm’n Sabres drop physical road contest to Spuds

BY TOM FENTON STAFF WRITER

Things did not work out on the scoreboard for the Sauk Rapids-Rice/Sartell girls lacrosse team in their season opener April 20 at Moorhead.

But, coach Leah Summerville saw enough good things to make the two-hour trip home down Interstate 94 a bit easier.

The Storm’n Sabres did what they could to match the Spuds’ physical play, but ultimately, the team did not have enough offense in an 11-3 loss in cold and windy conditions.

“I really liked how aggressive we were,” Summerville said. “We were not scared, and we did not back down. Even though the elements were cold and it was our first game, we did not shy away from contact. We have not played in two years, and we picked up right where we left off. Hats off to our seniors for their leadership.”

Carmella Leischke, Elle Mahowald and Ava Hommerding each scored for the Storm’n Sabres. Summerville said Adyn Larson and Morgan Cromwell stood out on defense with strong communication to their teammates to help curb Moorhead’s attack. Grace Halvorson had nine saves in goal, and Mahowald had four saves.

“All players – old and new – got on the field and mixed things up,” Summerville said. “It was a physical game with lots of contact, so we got a few bumps and bruises, but this will make us better and prepare us for the next game. I am proud of how well the girls are working together as a team. When you combine two schools, you never know how everyone will get along, but these girls are kind, helpful, friendly and talented. It is a great group of 21 players.”

The Storm’n Sabres hosted to Tech High School April 22 and are slated to host Brainerd and Rocori April 27 and April 29, respectively.

“We will rely heavily on our senior leadership this year as we have eight seniors,” Summerville said. “We will rely on their communication skills, knowledge of the game and strategies. We will continue to work on defense – stopping the ball, communicating on screens and switches and matching up on defense. It is early, and we are excited to see how we improve each game. We are talented and hard-working. The sky is the limit for this team.”

PHOTOS BY TOM FENTON

The Sauk Rapids-Rice softball team watches intently from the dugout as Esther Parks prepares for her at-bat in the on-deck circle April 15 as the Storm hosts Apollo High School in a season-opening doubleheader in Sauk Rapids.

The Eagles won the opener 16-7, but the Storm rallied for a 15-8 win in the second game.

Storm finally hit the field

Softball splits doubleheader to open season

BY TOM FENTON | STAFF WRITER

After nearly two years without a varsity game, the Sauk Rapids-Rice softball team is like just about everyone else in that there are more questions than answers entering the 2021 season.

The Storm got their first taste of what the season might bring by splitting a doubleheader with Apollo High School April 15 at the Sauk Rapids-Rice High School softball fields in Sauk Rapids.

After dropping the opener 167, the Storm got the bats going in big-time fashion on their way to a 15-8 victory in the nightcap.

“We had a lot of players step up at the last minute, so that was nice to see,” said Ken Karna, Storm softball head coach. “A lot of the girls had not played a competitive game in quite a while, so I am sure there were some nerves that factored into our first game.

We just gave Apollo too many extra outs that game and we couldn’t catch up.”

The Storm had several standout performances at the plate in game one as Libbey Mayse, Catie Gilberston and Denise Schultz each went 3 for 4. Pitcher Anna Schave also added three hits for SRR, which finished with 16 hits.

Schave stayed hot in the nightcap, belting three hits while driving in two runs and scoring twice. Mayse was 3 for

4 with four RBIs, and Annie Mae Westergren drilled two hits while driving in three runs and scoring twice.

“Game two was much better, and I could see some of the girls settling into their roles,” Karna said. “We had 31 hits in two games, so that was definitely a good sign. If we can clean up our fielding, we are going to be a very tough team to beat. Overall, the girls did an excellent job of jumping into their first varsity game, and I am excited to see what they can accomplish this year.”

Sauk Rapids-Rice senior Anna Schave winds up for a pitch during the opening game of a doubleheader against Apollo April 15 at Sauk Rapids-Rice High School softball fields. The Storm lost the opener 16-7 but rallied to win the nightcap 15-8.

Sauk Rapids-Rice freshman Catie Gilbertson prepares to slide into home April 15 at Sauk Rapids-Rice High School softball fields. Gilbertson reached base with a double and was safe on the play as the Storm split a season-opening doubleheader with Apollo High School.

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Storm simply happy to be back on the track Willmar defeats SRR in opening dual

BY TOM FENTON | STAFF WRITER

Though the Sauk Rapids-Rice track and field teams did not leave Willmar with a victory in their season-opening competition April 16, the chance to simply compete after a lost season led to a busload of smiling faces.

The Storm boys and girls teams were both defeated by the Cardinals. Though, with a full season on the horizon, spirits were not dampened, and a few athletes emerged with impressive performances.

“For the first meet, it was really good,” said Loren Finlayson, SRR girls head coach. “It was great just to be doing track and field again. A lot of the girls were pretty nervous because they hadn’t done this in a long time. For many, it was their first time in track and field. It was a great first meet.”

Meets in the Central Lakes Conference this season are limited to duals due to the pandemic.

The top three finishers in each event earns points for the team.

Among the highlights in SRR’s 102-25 loss was a first-place finish from senior Justus Floren in the high jump. Floren cleared the bar at 5 feet, 2 inches to win the event. It was the fourth-best high jump in school history.

The Storm received a first-place effort from freshman Tamiah Morehouse in the 100-meter dash, finishing in 14.06 seconds. Juniors Aneleise Martinson (30-8 1/2) and Addison Bemboom (2610) took the top two spots in the triple jump.

Sophomore Annika Broman took third in the 100 in 14.52. Another freshman, Delia Gustofson, ran the 300 hurdles for the first time in her high school career and earned a third-place finish with a time of 58.59. Ava Juntunen-Novak (1:17.35), Brynn Karasch (1:19.89) and Taylor Sidla (1:23.69) placed third, fourth and fifth, respectively, in the 400 for SRR. Also placing in the top five for the Storm were: Sienna Petermeier, fourth in the 1,600 (6:02.75); Jaida Burrows, fourth in the 800 (3:14.13); Madalynn Villnow, fifth in the 800 (3:13.13); Broman, fourth in the 200 (30.57); Ajiah Quach, fifth in the shot put (27-2); Brooke Mushatt, fifth in discus (82-0); and Martinson, third in the long jump (12-11).

Boys fall to Cardinals In the boys competition, Willmar earned a 111-30 victory.

The Storm earned a chunk of their points by sweeping the top three spots in the 400 with Leif Rudnick taking first in 55.82, Alex Ostendorf second in 1:00.4 and Tyrelle Moody third in 1:04.53. Senior Jared Bentrud won the 800 in 2:09.20. Ostendorf (11:38.59), Kieran Hixson (12:40.57) and Mason Foss (12:48.52) placed second, third and fourth, respectively, in the 3,200.

Also earning top-five finishes for SRR were: Christopher Marten-Rosenow, fifth in the 100 (12.41); Lucas Hoffman, fourth in the 1,600 (5:34.08); Jack O’Brien, second in the 300 (48.37) and fifth in the discus (105-1); Lucas Hoffman, fourth in the 800 (2:26.94); Rudnick, fourth in the 200 (24.82); Will White, fourth in the shot put (38-10 1/2); Braeden Holt, fourth in the long jump (16-3); Marten-Rosenow, second in the triple jump (34-11); and Carter Loesch, third in the high jump (5-10).

“The meet went well,” said Rod Fuchs, SRR boys head coach. “To be honest, it was just nice to be outside competing. It is hard to believe we haven’t competed in over a year. It was nice to see Carter Loesch start the season with a personal best in the high jump. Leif Rudnick running a 55.82 in the 400 and a 24.82 in the 200 was a great start for a freshman, and Jared Bentrud ran a very nice 800.”

SPORTS

Last-minute entrant leads Storm in season opener Sophomore golfer takes advantage of opportunity at Rich Spring

BY TOM FENTON STAFF WRITER

Mental preparation is crucial to success for most golfers. Sauk Rapids-Rice sophomore Collin Fuchs, however, did not have that luxury when he made his varsity debut for the Storm.

Fuchs learned he would be inserted into the lineup three hours before the start of the season’s opening Central Lakes Conference meet April 16 at Rich Spring Golf Course in Cold Spring. While there were a few expected nervous moments and missed shots, Fuchs proved a worthy late addition, shooting a score of 90 to lead SRR. “When I first found out I was competing, I was definitely excited,” said Fuchs, who was called up to replace an athlete who could not participate due to COVID-19 protocols. “I was somewhat nervous but not too bad.

I really was just more excited to be out there. … I practice this every day, so I didn’t really need to be nervous.”

Brainerd won the meet with

324, beating runner-up Alexandria by two strokes. Sartell placed third with 334, and the Storm finished eighth at 387.

Fuchs shot 42 on the front nine and was a bit more inconsistent on the back nine, finishing with a 48.

“I would say my performance was definitely shaky,” Fuchs said.

Fuchs said he was happy with how he competed and controlled his emotions, but he knows he could do better.

“I’d like to be able to look at the course more beforehand next time and focus on the next shot and not just the score,” he said. “Then, I could just play like I know I can play.”

Storm head coach John Gans said Fuchs did a great job filling the role.

“He didn’t let the circumstances or the chaos affect him, and he played a solid round of golf,” Gans said.

Sophomore Carter Peplinski shot 97, junior Caleb Euteneuer shot 99, senior Grayson Kobluk and junior Cole Paulson each shot 101, and sophomore Broden

“The guys did a great job fighting through some tough holes and finding positives with their rounds.

Golf is about not letting your mistakes compound into more mistakes.”

- Storm head coach John Gans

Collin Fuchs

Flakne finished with a 112.

“The early season meets are about getting comfortable and getting used to being in a competitive round of golf again,” Gans said. “The guys did a great job fighting through some tough holes and finding positives with their rounds. Golf is about not letting your mistakes compound into more mistakes. I have faith that every single one of these guys will improve when we go back there for pre-section and section meets.”

Storm girls golf In the girls golf competition, Elle Rueter was the lone varsity participant for the Storm as Alexandria won the team competition, firing a blistering 303.

Rueter carded 117.

Weather permitting, SRR will have ample opportunity to improve. The Storm were scheduled to compete April 22 at Alexandria’s Geneva Golf Course and will compete at Pebble Lake Golf Course in Fergus Falls Monday, April 26, before playing the Buffalo Invitational Tuesday, April 27, at Wild Marsh Golf Course in Buffalo.

Clay target tallies first week scores League adjusts record-keeping to allow season flexibility

BY NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

The Sauk RapidsRice clay target team logged its first week of competition April 11-17.

The trapshooters called for 50 clays at DelTone Shooting Range, participating in one of two sessions April 11 or April 15.

The Storm had two 50-straight patch earners in its mix of athletes.

Justin Scheeler and Aaron Golden each completed their series with no mistakes.

Three SRR students have yet to complete their scores and will be allowed to do so under updated Minnesota State

High School Clay Target League guidance. Head coach Paul Fiereck said the league is allowing teams to submit all scores

by May 22, rather than each week. Students who are ill or quarantined due to the coronavirus will have an opportunity to make up their missed field time.

Preliminary classes determine the Storm have 13 varsity, 10 junior varsity and eight novice athletes.

A running average of a student’s last five rounds determines their class.

“Coaches are working with the novice athletes to improve their scores by working on fundamentals,” Fiereck

said. “With the junior varsity, coaches are fine tuning each athlete’s techniques and process addressing the target and their equipment. Varsity students are working on the mental aspect of the sport, clearing their thoughts and focusing on each target.

On April 12, the Minnesota State High School Clay Target League announced Sauk Rapids-Rice would be placed in Class 4A Conference 2 and compete against FertileBeltrami High School, Hibbing High School, Lake of the Woods High School, St. Agnes School and Wayzata High School. Placement is based on team size.

“As far as our conference, I am pleased with how we are

grouped,” Fiereck said.

“Wayzata and Hibbing are going to be the better schools historically.”

SRR will have five more weeks of competition before they prepare for the trapshooting championship June 14-22 in Alexandria.

Top five males: 1.

Golden 50 of 50 clays, 1.

Scheeler 50, 2. Matthew Woeste 47, 3. Owen Scheeler 44, 4. Ethan Moriak 43, 5. Nathan Asche 41 and 5. Shane Hanson 41. Ryder Hogge has yet to record a score.

Top five females: 1.

Morgan Fiereck 40, 2. Kaety Rainer 39, 2. Emily Schreindl 39, 3. Kaelin Rainer 38, 4. Samantha Haaf 35, 5.

Mia Lambrecht 26 and 5.

Esther Parks 26. Allie and Lilly Ackerman have yet to record scores.

SPORTS

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Spuds power past Storm’n Sabres

in home opener Penalties prove costly as SSR falls to 0-2 to start season

BY TOM FENTON | STAFF WRITER

The first few games of the season for most high school lacrosse teams are filled with learning experiences.

Sauk Rapids-Rice/Sartell is no exception.

The Storm’n Sabres had plenty of important teachable moments during their home opener against Moorhead April 20 at Sartell High School in Sartell. At the top of that list is cutting down on penalties.

SRRS found itself shorthanded through much of the early goings, and a highpowered Spuds offense took advantage, scoring a flurry of quick goals with the man-advantage on their way to a 14-3 win.

“We were in penalty trouble for the majority of the first quarter,” said Jake Sailor, SRRS head coach. “When we were a man down, Moorhead took advantage of that and scored the majority of their goals in those situations. A lot of the penalties were from bad positioning. We need to continue to break down skills of the game and apply it in practice.”

The Storm’n Sabres received two goals from junior Easton Portner

and another from Aiden Hilger. Quentin Sigurdson, Aiden Lang and John Claypool added one assist each. Cullen Grahek and Colin Stein shared goaltending duties for SRRS, which were scheduled to face Tech April 22.

“I liked the effort out of all of the guys,” Sailor said. “They never gave up all four quarters.

This is something that we can really build on the rest of the season.

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Alec Hamak, Storm’n Sabres sophomore, looks for a teammate to pass to during the Sauk Rapids-Rice/Sartell boys lacrosse 14-3 loss to Moorhead April 20 at Sartell High School in Sartell. It was the home opener for SRRS.

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We need to continue to give every player game experience which is something that we can build on.

Once they are exposed to many different situations in practice and games, then they are able to capitalize whether it is offense or defense.”

The Storm’n Sabres lost their season opener 9-2 April 15 to Anoka, getting goals from Bennett Crane and Hilger. Grahek recorded seven saves in the loss.

PHOTOS BY TOM FENTON

Holden Schwarzentraub (center), a Sauk Rapids-Rice/ Sartell sophomore defender, and senior Avery Kouba (right) scramble to get possession of the ball in the first quarter of the Storm’n Sabres home-opening loss to Moorhead April 20 at Sartell High School in Sartell.

Moorhead used a powerful offense to jump to an early lead on its way to the win.

(Above) Junior attacker Aiden Hilger, of the Sauk Rapids-Rice/Sartell boys lacrosse team, rushes toward the net as the Storm’n Sabres took on Moorhead April 20 in their home opener at Sartell High School. The Spuds rode a quick start to a 14-3 victory.

(Left) Senior defender Carter Swenson, of the Sauk Rapids-Rice/Sartell boys lacrosse team, protects the zone during the first quarter of the Storm’n Sabres boys lacrosse home opener against Moorhead April 20 at Sartell High School. Early penalty trouble for SSSR helped the Spuds get off to a fast start, and the Storm’n Sabres could not recover.

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What skill do you possess most people do not know about? I possess a strong work ethic.

Which teacher has impacted your education the most? Trisha Bemboom.

She is welcoming to not only me but everyone around her. It is easy to come to her with an issue you have or if you just How do you make a difference want to talk about your day. She reflects at school? By being a strong, such a positive attitude that has made positive leader who respects both the me appreciate her from day one. staff and students. I like to work hard and contribute to everyone in the What is the best advice you have building along with the community as received? Make your bed every morning. a whole.

I know it sounds silly, but it gives you a simple task to feel accomplished with What do you appreciate most about before you leave the house. That way, if Sauk Rapids-Rice High School? you have a bad day, you can come home One of the things I appreciate most to a nicely made bed that you did for about Sauk Rapids-Rice High School is yourself. how strong of a community we have, especially with COVID-19 and the senior What is your favorite meal, movie, class. The staff and other students have social media and song? I love Alfredo, been nothing but supportive as we “Step Brothers,” Tik Tok and any song by wrap up this final high school chapter Luke Combs or Khalid. while living in a pandemic.

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