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Section of Benton Drive closes Monday

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Maren Buss (from left), Clara Kelsey and April Kelsey sell popcorn June 4 at the Sauk Rapids Market in the Coborn’s parking lot in Sauk Rapids.

The market opened for the first day June 4 with social distancing and safety requirements.

Improvements completed by late September

SAUK RAPIDS – A portion of Benton Drive South will close Monday, June 15.

Benton Drive South is scheduled to be closed in both directions between Summit Avenue and Highway 10 as a road improvement project begins.

The intersection at Summit Avenue and Benton Drive South will remain open to traffic. Motorists are encouraged to follow posted detour routes.

Improvements will include road reconstruction, storm sewer, sidewalk and street lighting. As part of the project, the city will reconstruct a portion of Eighth Avenue in order to work on infrastructure underneath the road’s surface. A lift station will be abandoned and flow rerouted to the Ninth Street lift station.

The project is expected to cost $2.9 million. The city will use federal and state funding, sales tax revenue and utility fees to pay for the improvements.

All construction is scheduled to be complete by late September.

Summer shopping experience continues

Farmers markets open for season

BY ANNA HINKEMEYER STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS – Fresh produce, soft cookies and flavored popcorn were among the items customers could purchase

June 4 in the Coborn’s parking lot in Sauk Rapids. In the midst of summer events being canceled due to the novel coronavirus pandemic, residents of Sauk Rapids and Rice have two weekly events to look forward

to: farmers markets.

Sauk Rapids Market opened for the season June 4. Originally the market was going to be conducted in a drive-thru manner but, along with health and safety guidance, changes occurred during the final stages of planning.

Andy Paroczai, owner of Andy’s Candies and Confec-

Once a priest,

always a priest The Rev. Zimmerman to leave Sacred Heart Parish, retire after 44 years in vocation

tions, said he preferred the walkup format as it provided more interaction with customers.

“Based on my experiences at three other markets I participated in this year so far, I believe most customers appreciate the current market method as well,” Paroczai said. “After the rough start to 2020 with a long winter followed by social restrictions for most of spring, people have been cooped up for a long time and have been anxiously awaiting a return to normalcy. The walk-thru method gives them that opportunity to do something that feels normal again.”

The Sauk Rapids farmers market will take place from 3-6 p.m. each Thursday through Oct. 8 in the Coborn’s parking lot at 110 First St. S., Sauk Rapids.

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BY ANNA HINKEMEYER STAFF WRITER

PHOTO BY ANNA HINKEMEYER

The Rev. Ralph Zimmerman stands behind the altar April 7 at Sacred Heart Parish in Sauk Rapids. Zimmerman is retiring from pastoral care, and the Rev. Thomas Knoblach will assume pastoral roles July 1.

SAUK RAPIDS – This month, one man’s 44 years of vocation to the priesthood are being celebrated.

“We never really retire,” said the Rev. Ralph Zimmerman said. “We don’t stop our ministry at all.”

Zimmerman is one of four priests retiring from the Diocese of St. Cloud June 30.

Currently, Zimmerman is the pastor at Sacred Heart Parish in Sauk Rapids.

The Rev. Thomas Knoblach will assume pastoral duties of the parish July 1 in addition to Annunciation Church in Mayhew Lake.

A newly-ordained priest, the Rev. Thomas Skaja, from Annunciation Church, will be the parochial vicar for the Church of St. Michael in St. Cloud and the Church of St. Joseph in Waite Park as well as a sacramental minister with Hispanic ministry at the Church of St. Andrew in Elk River.

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Pick opens Island Toes storefront

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SAUK RAPIDS – Summertime in Minnesota means warm weather, time in the water and hanging out on the beaches of one of the thousands of lakes the state has to offer.

One Sauk Rapids seasonal shop is helping people prepare for summer with sandals, sundresses and other offerings. Island Toes, located at 730 Benton Drive S., opened for business June 1 and will remain open through September.

Sue Pick, owner of Island Toes, can normally be found at craft shows, festivals and fairs throughout the year. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all of her scheduled events have been canceled. With inventory already awaiting the shows, Pick wanted a way to offer her products to customers.

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Pick said. “Sauk Rapids is a very nice community, and I am familiar with the area because of my family, so this seemed like the right spot. I was able to get the space before I arrived, and it has been working out great. It’s the perfect amount of space.”

Pick began working in the beachwear market 25 years ago when she relocated to Florida. Her involvement in the industry started by working at a flea market for a beachwear designer, running a shop for him. Business blossomed from there.

Pick found a designer to work with in Miami, and she began redesigning some of the clothes he brought from India. Now Pick works with two manufacturers to change products for shows up to 50 weekends a year. Locally, Pick has been at both the Benton and Stearns county fairs, as well as several fairs across North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa and Wisconsin. She also does shows throughout Florida.

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SAUK CENTRE – Gov. Tim Walz announced a new executive order last week that further reopened economies across the state June 10.

Restaurants and bars, personal care services, gyms and fitness centers, entertainment venues, and pools reopened Wednesday while following strict guidelines that promote social distancing and help mitigate the spread of COVID-19.

Within each sector, social distancing of 6 feet must be maintained, people are encouraged to wear masks, sanitization must be available, and there will be capacity requirements based on fire marshal standards.

Restaurants and bars reopened indoor seating at 50% capacity with a maximum capacity of 250 people. Workers and customers must wear masks and reservations are required.

Personal care services may operate at 50% capacity, previously 25%. And, places of worship may invite up to 50% capacity with a maximum of 250 attendees; this includes funerals, weddings and memorials. Pools are also allowed to reopen at 50% capacity.

Gyms and fitness centers may also reopen with a limit of 25% capacity or a maximum of 250 people.

Entertainment venues – which include movie theaters, museums, bowling alleys and the like – were originally a part of the phase four of reopening but are now included in this third version. Again, attendance must not exceed 25% or 250 people.

DEED’s website has specific guidelines for each of these venues to develop plans for safely reopening.

Every business reopening must submit a COVID-19 preparedness plan to the state by the end of the month.

Social outdoor gatherings will be also be increased from 10 to 25 individuals. Indoor groups are asked to remain at 10 or fewer.

The push to reopen Minnesota further comes from patterns noticed in COVID-19 cases. Data is indicating new daily COVID-19 cases are plateauing with small waves popping up.

As of June 11, the Minnesota Department of Health reported a statewide total of 29,316 confirmed positive COVID-19 cases. There are 1,249 deaths attributed to the novel coronavirus in the state.

Benton County has had 190 cases as of Thursday, up 12 cases from June 1, and three deaths.

To date, 24,870 COVID-19 patients no longer need to be in isolation.

PHOTO BY ANNA HINKEMEYER

(Above) Sue Pick stands outside Island Toes June 4 in Sauk Rapids. Pick opened the shop as an alternative to her usual business events at fairs and craft shows which were canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

(Inset) Sue Pick holds a pair of Island Toes sandals June 4 in Sauk Rapids. The sandals are made with paracord.

customers but the vendors too. A lot of us do the same shows every year, so it is close-knit, and you become a family.”

Last year, Pick added sandals in sizes 5 to 11. The paracord for the footwear comes from Thailand. After looking through the colors, Pick and her team match them with soles, black or brown leather or those that appear as denim. The materials are sent to Thailand to be sewn.

“The other two people that do the sandals with me bought a pair in Thailand when they were there,” Pick said. “Our shoes are very much inspired by and mimic what shoes look

like there. A lot of people really enjoy the look and comfort of these sandals.”

Pick said choosing color patterns is the most difficult part of the process. Beach colors such as coral, blue and turquoise always sell at a high rate, but they spend a lot of time choosing colors outside those norms.

“The shoes sell themselves with how different they look from typical sandals,” Pick said. “People cannot get them just anywhere, and they are cute and comfortable. They are also versatile in that you can dress them up and be classy or dress them down to being extremely casual.”

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Sunday, June 14 – Flag Day. Monday, June 15, 1-7 p.m. – American Red Cross Blood Donations. Moose Lodge, 1300 Third St. N., Waite Park.

Monday, June 15, 7 p.m. – Rice City Council Meeting. Rice City Hall, 205 E. Main St., Rice.

Tuesday, June 16, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Free Food Distribution. Sponsored by Catholic Charities Emergency Services, Second Harvest Heartland and COVID Food Assistance Program. St. Cloud State University Parking Lot K, St. Cloud. Cars should enter from 16th Street South. See more information on page 11 under News Briefs.

Thursday, June 18, 3-6 p.m. – Sauk Rapids Market.

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Sunday, June 21 – Father’s Day.

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Zimmerman from front “I am just so excited to serve the people of God as a priest of Jesus Christ,” Skaja said.

Skaja is the son of Mike and Kim, of Rice.

Zimmerman said the priestly ordinations are a welcome necessity for the diocese.

“It was great to see some new ordinations for the diocese because there won’t be many in the coming years,” Zimmerman said. “The church has had a shortage of clergy for a long time.”

Zimmerman fondly recalled his ordination into the priesthood June 5, 1976.

Zimmerman said he first thought of becoming a priest as early as grade school. With encourage-

Farmers market from front

The Rice Area Farmers Market will open for the season June 23 in Veterans Memorial Park located at the intersection of Main Street and Division Street in Rice. The event is 4-6 p.m. Tuesdays through Sept. 22.

Jennifer Popp, one of the coordinators of the market, said they will operate as normal but with social distance and safety requirements in place.

“This gives the community something to look forward to,” Popp said.

“We think people will be more apt to visit us because they can do it on their terms and in a safe manner.”

The Rice farmers market does not require vendors to wear facemasks but encourages gloves and sanitizing or washing hands between customers.

Sauk Rapids has similar protocols in place, including hand washing stations and hand sanitizer available at each vendor

ment from his parents, grandparents and priests, Zimmerman followed that calling.

Since his ordination, Zimmerman said he has come full circle from starting his vocation with his internship at Sacred Heart and now ending his pastoral care in Sacred Heart as well.

Zimmerman will transition to live at the Speltz House, of Sauk Rapids.

Zimmerman hopes to take up more hobbies, volunteer and travel. This year, Zimmerman had two trips planned but both are postponed due to the ongoing pandemic. One was a family reunion in California and the other was the Footsteps of St. Paul, a pilgrimage through Europe. booth. Vendors are required to wear facemasks in Sauk Rapids, and vendors are not allowed to have cloth tablecloths.

At both markets, customers are asked to not touch products and to let the vendors do it for them.

The 6-foot social distance requirement should be respected and people who are ill are asked to stay home.

The success of the first farmers market in Sauk Rapids indicates how the rest of the season may go.

“I thought the first market went well, similar to the first of years’ past,” said Julie Tamblyn-Thull, coordinator for Sauk Rapids Market. “The first ones are always slower until we start getting produce. We are a big produce market.”

Paroczai said he was happy with the attendance and his sales in the first week, but he is excited for what is to come.

“If week one was any indication of the rest of the season, I think it will be an awesome year,” Paroczai said. “Especially once the produce vendors are in full swing.”

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Area Catholic Communities consist of a cluster of two or more parishes in a given area who collaborate to provide pastoral and spiritual needs of all.

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Zimmerman is excited to see how Sacred Heart can grow with Knoblach’s arrival. As he looks back on his 44 years, there are two things that stick out as the reason why he has been part of the priesthood.

“I have always liked the sacramental life within the church,” Zimmerman said. “And my whole career has been about being together with God’s people in prayer. I will still have all of that, but it will just look different now.”

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“I hope to still be able to make that trip one day,” Zimmerman said of the Footsteps of St. Paul.

Zimmerman also hopes to help where he can throughout the diocese, filling in for weekend Masses, funerals, weddings and other obligations.

During his priesthood, Zimmerman said the biggest changes have come in the development of stewardship and parish clustering.

At Sacred Heart, stewardship includes positions like youth minister, bell choir director, and director of music and liturgy.

“Adding positions like these was a major thing,” Zimmerman said. “It is all about calling people with talents to help lead the church, and it is an amazing thing.”

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A campaign to recall the state’s governor Organizers say Walz abused power, went beyond scope of authority

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OLEY – An independent group with members from across Minnesota and with a strong footing in the Benton County area is steadfast in its mission to recall Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz.

The process would remove the governor based on his handling of the novel coronavirus pandemic.

The billboards are hard to miss. Just outside of Rice, a billboard reads, “RECALLWALZ. ORG” with the social media hashtag underneath it, “#ROCKSANDCOWS” – a portion of a quote from when Walz was a gubernatorial candidate that opponents use to promote the idea he does not care about Republican areas in greater Minnesota, saying the region is mostly rocks and cows. The governor’s supporters say the quote is taken out of context.

The recall process is similar to that of an im-

peachment, but instead of a removal vote by the legislature, it would be by popular vote. It includes a review process from Secretary of State Steve Simon, who determines if the petition satisfies the necessary requirements.

If so, the petition is sent to the Minnesota Supreme Court for review where the court determines if the petition meets statutory requirements – in this case malfeasance.

If the petition makes it to the state supreme court and the allegations, if proven, constitute grounds for recall, the case gets assigned a Special Master, an active or retired judge, who will hold a public hearing to determine if the grounds for recall are true. If the allegations do not qualify as grounds for recall, the case is immediately dismissed.

If successful, petitioners will have 90 days to

gather 25% of the number of votes cast for Walz in the general election. Walz had nearly 1.4 million voters checking his box in 2018. If then successful in gathering the signatures, a recall election date is set for the public as a simple yes or no ballot question.

“I do think it is possible to recall this particular governor, given the seriousness of his actions and the widespread discontent it has created,” said Matt Ruyter, one of the head organizers of the campaign and the first signature on the official petition.

“It won’t be easy, but I haven’t seen the difficulty as a demotivator for anyone in our movement.”

Ruyter mentioned two recall attempts for previous governors Tim Pawlenty and Jesse Ventura, both of which failed due to what he called trivial claims – almost irrelevant in comparison to Walz’s abuses of power, he said.

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Malfeasance is defined in Minnesota statute as the “intentional commission of an unlawful or wrongful act by a state officer … in the performance of the officer’s duties and that substantially infringes on the rights of any person or entity.”

The RecallWalz.org website, organized by the Recall Governor Tim Walz group, cites fear mongering as a medium to take advantage of the COVID-19 crisis to enact broad, arbitrary and damaging orders that have proven to have effects worse than the disease itself.

“As we will prove in our recall case, Walz went beyond the scope of his emergency powers,” the website reads, which also said Walz violated at least 16 laws in doing so. “Further, we will prove he is guilty of malfeasance.”

Kris Schiffler, coowner of Shady’s Railside in Rice and five other Shady’s locations, supports the campaign to recall the governor. He is in a court battle with the state after vowing to reopen despite the state’s orders to stay closed.

Schiffler, who is not associated with the newly-raised billboard, has been selling T-shirts and yard signs with the recall Walz, and rocks and cows slogans to much success.

He said the shirts and signs helped pay the bills

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A billboard carries a message June 4 along the city’s Division Street South exit to Highway 10 in Rice. The advertisement was erected in early June and is funded by an independent group who seeks to recall Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz through a petition process.

throughout the pandemic.

“The governor told us to come up with unique ways to make money,” said Schiffler of what motivated his group to sell the merchandise.

On the other side of the coin, Minnesota Rep. Dan Wolgamott, who represents District 14B, said the campaign is nothing more than playing politics.

“I think it’s pretty sad that people are trying to use COVID-19 to attack the governor,” Wolgamott said. “This is a blatant and pathetic excuse to try to divide our state when we need to be unified.”

During an unexpected, unprecedented crisis, Wolgamott said, the governor may not have done everything perfectly, but along with working hand-inhand with the legislature, Walz used a mix of experts in health, medicine, data modeling, economics and other fields to enact the most efficient and effective policies to keep Minnesotans safe.

Wolgamott also mentioned the governor’s high approval rating in his handling of the novel coronavirus – a KSTP/ SurveyUSA poll of 500 Minnesotans resulted in an 82% approval rating of

Minnesotans who either somewhat or strongly approve of Walz’s leadership.

While Ruyter believes it will be possible but difficult to recall the governor, Wolgamott thinks the petition has no chance of even reaching the ballot box.

If the petition fails, Ruyter said, it would likely be on procedural grounds as opposed to the merit of the group’s claims.

“And if that’s the case, I have no doubt another group of 25 individuals would step forward to take another shot at it with the lessons learned,” Ruyter said.

Walz is up for reelection in 2022. Ruyter said it is important to look at the recall as a mechanism for reinforcing the rule of law and bringing the governor to justice for his illegal and wrongful acts.

“Even if Walz loses that election, it might be lost in history how he abused his powers,” Ruyter said. “We want history to reflect that not only were his actions bad policy, but that they were unlawful infringement on the natural rights of many Minnesotans.”

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Underground debris is no treasure for riverside parks project

SAUK RAPIDS – Riverside park improvements began June 1, and within one week’s time, the city is already looking at change orders. Grading for the area’s storm water pond and parking lot have revealed more than soil.

“It’s a little bit of a pandora’s box out there,” r Scott Hedlund said.

Hedlund is the city of Sauk Rapid’s engineer and a project manager with s Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. Hedlund presented , information regarding a future change order at the n June 8 Sauk Rapids City Council meeting, which , took place by teleconfery ence. s Hedlund said contracf tors are finding more miscellaneous building debris , – such as concrete and r bricks – than anticipated. s “The more we move e around out there it ape pears one of the past uses, r which there have been many, was a land fill,” Hedlund said. “We’re not t finding just pockets of this e material; it’s more spread r out throughout the site.” w The debris falls into r the category of what the d Minnesota Pollution Control Agency considers s regulated fill. The city has t the option to screen and w ” t t d e n y

reuse the material or haul it to a lined or unlined land fill. Hauling debris could cost between $55-$250 per cubic yard dependent on contents and destination.

Hedlund suggests the council use a thicker aggregate base below the parking lot bituminous rather than a 3 foot sand buffer originally proposed.

He also suggests grade changes.

“The benefits of the sand layer are really diminished by the cost of the land filling, so we think it’s better to go with the revised section,” Hedlund said.

The aggregate base will reduce the amount of fill that needs to be removed from the site.

The revision saves over $300,000 in land filling costs, Hedlund said.

Despite the savings, Hedlund expects the increased cost of hauling debris could be $100,000 – even after project changes are made to mitigate cost.

The amount is 75% of the $133,000 soil correction contingency slated for the project area. However, the city may have the opportunity to be reimbursed for some funding through federal programs.

No action was taken by the council as the Hedlund is in the process of negotiating prices.

Sauk Rapids Government Center to reopen June 15

Council meetings resume in chambers June 22 SAUK RAPIDS – The Sauk Rapids Government Center will reopen to the public Monday, June 15.

Regular hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Residents will be able to access city hall, the police department and the public works building for general service but will not be allowed beyond the front desks. Those seeking to meet with city staff should schedule an appointment prior to visiting the facilities.

At this time, the city is not renting its public facilities. The splash pad at Autumn Ridge Park will be reopened following precautionary guidelines once a mechanical repair can be completed.

City staff is assessing the condition of the wading pool at Bob Cross Park to see if it is feasible to open this season.

City council will resume it regular meetings in person as of 6 p.m. June 22. Council chambers will be set up to adhere to social distance guidelines. Residents may also view the meetings on Charter channel 181.

similar device at one of its rural properties earlier this spring.

– Hardware Distributors Ltd., of Sauk Rapids, is requesting an interim use permit for rooftop solar panels. The planning commission recommended approval on the condition a glare study is conducted. Todd Schultz, community development director, said the business has expressed that firms familiar with glare studies say there is no need.

The council tabled action on the request, asking that the company provide a letter from a reputable firm stating a glare study is not necessary.

During council discussion, city attorney Adam Ripple, of Rinke Noonan, said the city can impose a condition with the interim use permit that allows the city to revoke the permit should glare be an issue and not rectified in a reasonable manner.

– Reappointed Mayor Kurt Hunstiger to the Metropolitan Transit Commission. Hunstiger will serve on the commission through June 30, 2023. He has served on the MTC since May 2014.

– Authorized the advertisements for this year’s sealcoating projects. Seventeen roadways will have portions of their surfaces improved.

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Hedlund said yet to be determined are how rock excavation, road grading and deep utility work will affect the project cost.

In other council news: – Sauk Rapids voters in Precinct 2 will change locations for the upcoming Aug. 11 and Nov. 3 elections. Precinct 2 voters will now place their ballots inside council chambers at the Sauk Rapids Government Center.

The Secretary of State’s Office has recommended polling locations are moved from school buildings as a precautionary measure due to COVID-19.

This is the second change within a year’s time the location has changed for Precinct 2. The former polling locations have been Mississippi Heights Elementary School and the Community Arts Center at the Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School.

Impacted registered voters will be notified by mail.

– Approved an ordinance allowing in-ground pools to have mechanical, automatic pool covers in lieu of fencing requirements. Todd Schultz, community development director, said the cities of Sartell and St. Cloud have previously passed like ordinances. The city of Rice approved a variance for a

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OBITUARIES Sawyer Michael Kehoe

Memorial services were 11 a.m. June 9 at Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids for Sawyer Michael Kehoe who passed away June 1, 2020, at the St. Cloud Hospital. The Rev. Doug Vagle officiated.

Visitation was one hour prior to the service Tuesday at the funeral home in Sauk Rapids.

Sawyer is the beloved son of Michael Kehoe and Lauren Milovitch-Sera. He was born May 7, 2020, at the St. Cloud Hospital.

Sawyer touched the lives of many in his short time on this earth.

A happy baby with a big heart, smile and appetite.

He was loved and will forever be missed.

He is survived by his parents, Michael and Lauren of Sauk Rapids; sister, Harper of Sauk Rapids; maternal grandparents, Hart Sera and Donna

Sawyer Michael Kehoe

Milovitch of Winnipeg; paternal grandparents, Al and Eileen Liebel of Mandan, North Dakota; paternal great grandparents, Richard and Eleanor Kehoe of New Jersey; aunts and uncles, Elizabeth (Richard) Klein of London, UK, and Kerianne Kehoe of Fargo, North Dakota; and cousin, Jordan Smith of Fargo, North Dakota.

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Mass of Christian Burial was 11 a.m.

June 9 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sauk Rapids for John A. Adelman, Jr. who died June 4, 2020, at the Good Shepherd Nursing Home in Sauk Rapids. The Rev. Ralph Zimmerman officiated and burial was in the parish cemetery.

Visitation was from 4-8 p.m. Monday at Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids and one hour prior to the services Tuesday at the church. Parish prayers were at 7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

John was born Sept.

25, 1931, in Minden Township to John and Luella (Neary) Adelman Sr. He served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. John married Donna Marie Packert Dec. 27, 1958, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sauk Rapids.

He worked at Franklin/ Frigidaire for 46 years, retiring in 1996. John is a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus Council 11346 of Sauk Rapids, Sauk Rapids American Legion Post 254 and Sauk Rapids VFW Post 6992. He

John A. Adelman, Jr.

enjoyed hunting, fishing, traveling, photography and loved animals. John was a jokester and a tinkerer who could fix anything.

Survivors include his wife of over 61 years, Donna Marie of Sauk Rapids; daughters, Yvette AdelmanDullinger of Pillager, Mariette of Sauk Rapids, Collette of Sauk Rapids, Lanette of Sauk Rapids, and Jolette of St. Cloud; brothers, Lester (Frances) of Rice and Kevin (Lora Lee) of Sauk Rapids. John is preceded in death by his parents; son-inlaw, Kurt Dullinger; brothers, Clarence and Sylvester “Sy”; and sisters, Luella Jackels, Evelyn Opatz and infant sister, Donna Mae. Obituary, guest book and video tribute available online at https://www. williamsdingmann.com R-24-1B

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Letter to the Editor

EDITORIAL

We need change

The Revs. Mark Willenbring and Tony Kroll, Sauk Rapids We apologize to all the people of African descent.

For 400 years, you have been victims of our prejudices and abuses. We need to change our attitudes now and not later. We need dialogue, and we need to listen. We must believe in the dignity of all persons. This is a God given right. We should be thankful you are waking us up and making us aware of our wrongdoings. The system has to be changed. The death of George Floyd will be in vain if we do nothing.

May God bless us.

Peonies

Have you ever been told that peonies need ants for the blooms to open? This is not true.

The blooms do not need ants to help them open, but the plant and the insects mutually aid each other. Peony blooms contain sweet nectar which GREEN & GROWING is food for ants, and the IN BENTON COUNTY presence of ants keeps BY LINDA G. TENNESON away other insects that may feed on this plant. Blooms that are cut before they are fully open may be held upside down, shaken or washed off with water to remove any ants before taking the blooms indoors.

Peonies are a garden standby, growing for years, some of them reputed to last 70 to 100 years.

They come in a variety of colors: white, pink, red and a few varieties are yellow. The amount of fragrance varies and is stronger in the morning than it is later in the day. The herbaceous type which grows 2-4 feet tall is more common and well known than the bush or tree type. Other forms are intersectional, or Itoh, peonies created from cross breeding herbaceous and tree peonies, and the fern leaf peony is named for its narrower leaves and more delicate foliage.

Herbaceous peonies may have single or double sets of petals. Peonies are easy to grow, requiring six to eight hours of sunlight each day and welldrained soil. Air movement between plants will help prevent diseases from occurring. What appears to be a coating of dust on the plants is a fungus or mold that may develop on the leaves late in the summer. While this is not desirable, it will not harm the plants. Check with the University of Minnesota Extension “What’s wrong with my plant?” for pictures and treatment of other peony diseases.

Deadhead or remove the blooms once they are past their prime so the plant’s energy is returned to the roots instead of being given to the seed pods.

Peonies do not need to be frequently divided.

Sources disagree whether peonies should be divided in spring or fall. When divisions are done in the early spring, look for new growth that appears to be small pink buds or growing points, sometimes called eyes, just emerging from the soil. Divide the roots allowing three to five of these growing points in each section. Divisions done in the fall should have the entire root removed from the ground and the soil washed off, so the buds can be located. Newly divided plants will grow but probably not bloom the first year but will likely do so the second year. Divisions should be planted with the roots only 2 inches below the soil level and the pink growing points just visible at the soil surface.

Newly planted peonies should be protected from squirrels and rabbits who may dig up the plant and then discard them as inedible. Circular supports may be installed in the spring to support the stems so the weight of the blooms will not cause the stem to flop or bend over. Peony foliage dies down each fall and should be removed to help prevent any diseases from reappearing the following year. But tree peonies should not be cut down in the fall because those stems or trunks remain alive over winter.

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

Hope finally makes the news Can you see it? Brotherly love and bapdecided as right as culture changes without tisms. Can you see the light in the darkness the Bible determines the new ethics and and the way to safety on national television? moral code onto what society determines Safety as in salvation, not only in this lifetime their laws be written by. We must always but for eternity. What happens when you relook within ourselves and set our moral dundantly see bad and recklessness, turmoil code to what the Bible instructs us is good and fighting topped with senselessness? so our good intrinsically connects us to the Well, you start to lose hope.

Believers good of others. This is only possible with who have made themselves salt and light the redemptive power that comes when we amongst the dirt and darkness are presentmake Jesus lord of our lives and invite him LIFE BY FAITH ing opportunities for those in the thick of the BY MERCY NYGAARD to dwell inside us. loud angst-filled voices to also hear a mesOur world is out of order from when sage of hope. This is happening right in Minneapolis at the chord of harmony between God and man was brothe epicenter of mayhem where peaceful protests were ken by man and woman’s fall in the garden. Jesus is met with violent troublemakers. Where George Floyd the redemption string that puts our chord back into was not allowed to breath, the Holy Spirit is breath- harmony with our creator. YWAM, Circuit Riders and ing life into the rallying unheard voices surrounding Worldwide Outreach for Christ are making this known the sight. That is right, unheard voices shouting, “We to the people nearby, and hope is filling our news cirhave been oppressed,” are finding the answers to what cuits across the board. Is it though? Shouldn’t it? It abtruly heals. Thanks to Youth With a Mission, Circuit solutely should, and this begs you to ask yourself, why Riders, a California-based missions movement, and isn’t it? Conservative news outlets are reporting the Worldwide Outreach for Christ, a local church, those baptisms that have taken place in the street. But liberal with the message of hope are sprinkled into a commu- news outlets continue to ask questions to protesters that nity in pain and confusion. Thanks to the brave news fuel dissention. It is like watching a bad movie where outlets willing to capture it. What Satan tries to make the high school misfit leads the straight and narrow kid into destruction, God uses for good. into rebellion.

Many seasoned black members of the community What can you do to help drown out the media outwho have experienced oppression are speaking out lets that treat people as their blood thirsty cravings for and demanding freedom, and with them are younger bad news to make a good story? Flood your social megenerations in the same community who have not been dia with the message of hope that only comes through taught what rational arguments and fighting for equal Jesus Christ. People must see Jesus and the peace rights should be conducted as. Many get lost in the that comes when he is invited to dwell within us. It is confusion sparked by reporters, manipulative politi- tempting to share what makes you feel enlightened as cians and angry, bitter-filled movement leaders. The standing against systemic racial injustices, or who is Emancipation Proclamation and the civil rights move- right concerning COVID-19 protocol. Let me encourment were biblically driven necessities for our good. age you; the only thing that brings hope and will ever Right now, everyone is trying to write their own moral bring hope as long as this world exists is the freedom code. No one is agreeing that the other has it right. that comes through Jesus. Jesus will return to get his This brings much suffering as one cannot know the faithful followers. Keep your eye on the prize. Fight next step to make peace with their neighbor or peace the good fight. Run the race with endurance. Find the within themselves. Distraction then arises to fill in the news sources that are reporting the revival of the Holy unknown and busy the mind with the next thing to do. Spirit through Jesus at the George Floyd memorial site As unhappiness is filled with more unhappiness that right now and share on social media and print it out for comes with empty pursuits, moral codes and laws are your neighbor. Share this article with those you want demanded to be changed to fill the void of what is truly to share a message of hope with. Let the good news wrong with the world. This will continue as human na- overcome the evil and point people to the way. ture has proven throughout history. What is collectively

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Pandemic presents challenges for domestic abuse situations The COVID-19 pandemic has brought reasons, connecting with those personal changes to many aspects of our lives over safety services sometimes presented chalthe past 12 weeks. Included in those changlenges. es is an increase in isolation due to restricFor a domestic abuse victim, the decitions on social interactions, an increase in sion to leave an abusive situation is diffigeneral feelings of anxiety, and the stress cult and dangerous under the best of condiof job loss for many in our community. The tions. The closure of community services COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in strikand need to implement social distancing ing trends in crime as well. Fewer people requirements represented yet another barout and about over the last 12 weeks re- KEEPING BENTON rier for victims to overcome. Advocacy sulted in a temporary drop in virtually all services have also been impacted by the COUNTY SAFE crime categories. One exception to this SHERIFF TROY HECK pandemic, as COVID-19 has forced Anna was domestic abuse.

Marie’s staff to conduct more of their serBetween Jan. 1 and May 31 of this year, Benton vices over the telephone.

County Sheriff deputies responded to 45 calls of doIf you or someone you know is a victim of domesmestic abuse. This number represented a 31% increase tic abuse, help exists in our COVID-19 world. Law over domestic abuse calls for the same time period in enforcement continues to respond when we receive 2019 and the end of a three-year decline in domestic reports of domestic assault. Once on scene, we make abuse calls. arrests where possible and work with victims to conSandy Nadeau is the director of development and nect them with advocacy services to keep them safe. communications at Anna Marie’s Alliance, our local Advocates from Anna Marie’s Alliance are available shelter and victim service center in the St. Cloud area over the telephone or in-person with social distancfor victims of domestic abuse. Nadeau confirmed the ing accommodations to assist victims in making safety number of victims seeking assistance from their pro- plans, finding shelter and meeting other basic needs. grams at Anna Marie’s has been constant throughout Victims or those concerned for victims are encouraged the pandemic. to contact their local law enforcement agency or advoThe increased prevalence of domestic abuse calls cates at Anna Marie’s at 320-253-6900. Advocates are is not the only concern among law enforcement and ad- available at Anna Marie’s on a 24/7 basis. vocates. Stay-at-home orders, closure of public accomIf you suspect someone you know is a victim of modations, and job loss or working from home meant domestic abuse, reaching out to them during this panvictims were spending more time with their abusers. demic is more important than ever. Providing them According to Nadeau, calls to their domestic abuse with information about services available to assist them victim hotline have been down significantly. Nadeau’s could be the first step on a long journey out of an abuattributes this drop in telephone calls to victims having sive relationship. reduced ability to spend time in private away from their For more crime prevention information and safety abuser. information visit the Benton County Sheriff’s Office The pandemic has also meant fewer opportunities website at https://www.co.benton.mn.us/211/Crimefor friends, family or community members to interact Prevention. You can also like and follow us on Facewith victims to observe signs of abuse or offer help. book and Twitter at @BentonMNSheriff for regular While stay-home orders did specifically exempt those updates and crime prevention messages. who needed to leave their home for personal safety

New appreciation Two weeks ago, I reintroduced myself Walking into the church and taking the to a vital part of my life. My husband and time to worship was definitely the missing I went to church for the first time since piece. I know now the importance of priMarch, and I could not have been more exoritizing Mass and taking the time out of cited. a busy lifestyle for time with God in this While Mass did not look quite the way. I know not to take physical worship same as it has before, it was a welcome reat church for granted because it warmed fresher into a chaotic world. We could not my soul and brought so many overwhelmsing, we had to social distance, and there ing emotions to the forefront of my mind. was no wine with the Holy Eucharist. Re- ON THE SIDELINES Whether you have a strong faith or gardless, it was the act of being together in BY ANNA HINKEMEYER are wavering, are a Christmas-and-Easterworship. only attendee or a weekly one, I encourage Amidst the chaos of the COVID-19 pandemic, you to find an open church and take an hour to worriots and looting, churches have been closed to the ship. See how you feel at the end of it. public and have streamed services online. While I apThe lesson of not taking things for granted expreciated the opportunity to substitute the absence of tends beyond the walls of the church and even beweekly Mass, it did not compare. Nothing compares yond your relationship with God. I have learned not to praying bent down on the wooden kneelers, joining to take time with family and friends for granted. I hands and proclaiming the Our Father with my hus- have learned to appreciate a lot of things on a deeper band and other parishioners, watching the Eucharist level. being consecrated, or the feeling of the host on your When it comes down to it, the little things mattongue. ter most. Material things are not as high in value as One thing I have learned throughout the stay-at- some make them seem. I do not care if I have 30 cases home order and restricted reopening is to not take of toilet paper or if I bought the store out of hand things for granted. I am faithful and spend a lot of sanitizer. As long as I have enough to get by, I am time reflecting and talking with God, but I did not fine. What is more important is the people I have been always make attending Mass a priority. If I was strug- able to be around – my husband, parents, brothers, gling with something, it was easy for me to avoid at- in-laws, nephew and best friends. Being apart from tendance simply because I was not ready to confront many of them has not been easy, but being able to be God with my problems. together more freely now has made me appreciate the Over the last two months, I have wrestled with moments with them more. difficult things, and even though my relationship with What have you been taking for granted that you God has been strong, there was something missing. maybe should not be? What really matters in your I signed up to attend Mass at the first opportunity. life? I encourage you to examine and reevaluate.

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Historic flag flies high on Highway 23 Coil’s Flags, Minnesota Truck Headquarters work together to raise landmark

BY EVAN MICHEALSON STAFF WRITER

ST. CLOUD – With Flag Day arriving June 14, more eyes will be cast upon the American flag on the anniversary of its conception.

And when the time comes, it will be hard for those eyes to miss the Minnesota Truck Headquarters’ flag, a gargantuan emblem measuring 60 feet by 30 feet. Its flagpole is the largest in the state of Minnesota, extending 150 feet into the air.

“It flies high above the city we love so much,” said Denis Czech, operations manager at Minnesota Truck Headquarters. “We wanted a landmark for people to remember why we’re here, something to appreciate the red, white and blue.”

The flag was raised during a ceremony Dec. 20, 2019, after at least a year of conversations between staff at Minnesota Truck Headquarters and Coil’s Flags and Flagpoles, a St. Cloud-based flag store.

“When they were in the midst of remodeling from the Honda House, I had made a sales call and they told me they were definitely interested in a flagpole at some point,” said Tim Coil, owner of Coil’s Flags and Flagpoles. “They put it on hold for a while and Mike (Jordet), the owner, had gotten a hold of me again and said, ‘Tim, what’s the tallest flagpole you can provide?’”

Coil was familiar with various flagpole specifications, having installed commercial flagpoles reaching heights of 100 feet, and, through discussions, the size was narrowed to 150 feet.

After laying out the site of the flag’s future placement, construction crews drilled a hole 36 inches in diameter and 12 feet deep to allow for a metal sleeve to be inserted. The flagpole was situated inside of the sleeve and kept steady with sand.

“The sand is doing all of the work,” Coil said. “It’s pretty amazing stuff. I’ve done a

lot of poles with sand, but I’ve never done one this big. It’s just amazing how it all comes together.”

Once Minnesota Truck Headquarters had specified its desired flag details, Coil went to work, reaching out to his business contacts. By a week’s time, one of the largest American flags in Minnesota was ready to be raised.

While getting the flag ready was a straightforward process, finding a way to follow flag etiquette was a challenge. American flag etiquette specifies that the flag, when being carried, should never touch the ground.

Raising the mammoth flag of Minnesota Truck Headquarters took serious preparation to ensure the flag remained above the ground. Before the ceremonial day arrived, Minnesota Truck Headquarters reached out to Sauk Rapids VFW Post 6992, asking its members for help in raising the large fabric.

“Sixty feet long is quite long,” said Tom Tauber, a member of the VFW. “We had probably 12 or 13 people there from our post. That was enough for one side of the flag.”

Coil was among those in attendance for the raising of the flag, and the sight of seeing veterans lifting the county’s banner gave him chills.

“To see that many veterans there with the respect they have, it gives you goosebumps,” Coil said. “These guys, they’re the ones that make that flag that much more beautiful.”

Clips were attached to loops along the edge of the flag and a cable line running its way up the flagpole was adjustable using a crank winch. Once the veterans grasping the flag had ensured it would not fall to the ground, the crank was turned.

According to Tauber, it took close to two-and-a-half minutes for the American flag to reach the top.

The process was witnessed by a large procession of a few hundred people, including veterans from several local organizations and St. Cloud Mayor Dave Kleis.

“We wanted to get something up there that meant something to everybody,” Czech said. “We wanted to make sure it was a good tribute to anyone who has served. It turned out amazing.”

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Members of the Sauk Rapids VFW Post 6992 help raise the American flag Dec. 20, 2019, at Minnesota Truck Headquarters in St. Cloud. The raising of the flag was the culmination of a years-long dream for the owners of Minnesota Truck Headquarters.

And as the flag completed its rise into the central Minnesota sky, the slightest wind enabled it to wave. Once the formal silence was broken, there was an applause for the audience, including a signal of approval of honking by passing cars. It was the completion of a passionate dream Minnesota Truck Headquarters was seeking since they moved to the top of that hill off Highway 23.

“We had talked about it for a couple of years,” Czech said.

“Finally, we decided it’s time, let’s do this. We’re big supporters of our country and our state, and it was something we thought we could do as symbolism.”

One of the goals of the flag placement was to have its visibility extend to Highway 10.

Certainly, the large flag is visible from the state highway, and its eyesight range is difficult to understate. From the right angle, Tauber can see it from his Sauk Rapids home. Like many

area residents, the flag at Minnesota Truck Headquarters has quickly become a staple of the community, a landmark for everyone to see.

“It’s part of our family life here, the patriotism, the flag,” Tauber said. “I’ve belonged to all of the military organizations, so I thought it was really impressive to have something like that in the neighborhood.

Even though I’m 3 miles away, that’s my neighborhood.”

PHOTO BY EVAN MICHEALSON

(Above) A crowd gathers for a flag-raising ceremony Dec. 20, 2019, at Minnesota Truck Headquarters. Coil’s Flags and Flagpoles owner Tim Coil communicated with the business for at least a year before the project made ground, eventually leading to the flag’s positive reception.

(Left) The American flag moves with the wind June 5 at Minnesota Truck Headquarters in St. Cloud. The flagpole is the largest in the state of Minnesota, standing at 150 feet.

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Pulse on people

Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School students earn perfect attendance SAUK RAPIDS – Students at the Sauk RapidsRice Middle School earned perfect attendance during the 2019-20 school year for attending school consistently from Sept. 3, 2019, to March 13. The school counted attendance differently during distance learning which was initiated March 15.

The Sauk RapidsRice High School did not submit a perfect attendance list to be published this year.

Grade 6 Bellefeuille, Aiden Brenny, Levi Bruzek, Madison Burke, Abigail Dominguez-Garcia, Adela Eichers, Patrick Gazett, Kailey Godfrey, Adalyn Haddy, Ethan Hanson, Adria Hasan, Abdisalan Janorschke, Taylor Jensen, Aleigha Johnson, Taylor Joyce, Akayshia Kimman, Kristen Larson, Jacob Lindberg, Oscar Lock, Liam McMillen, Avayah Messerich, Cole Michael, Amelia Molitor, Carter Moore, Brianna Nathe, Avery Nguyen, Thao Owings, Brody - Pallansch, Grant s e -

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Parker, Gracelyn Peterson, Ava Rademacher, Nevaeh Riedeman, Carter Scherping, Ellie Schlangen, Ethan Seehusen, Jackson Simmons, Tucker Smith, Grace Stene, Inna Thompson, Dominic Wilson, Isabella Woitalla-Mix, Madilyn Grade 7 Arndt, Quinn Baillif-Sturkey, Anthony Berg, Emily Bomstad, Marissa Bui, Elena Dietman, Parker Fincher, Mason Friesen, Logan Gazett, Grayson Gill, Jayden Goenner, Samantha Haffner, Annica Hejhal, Alivia Jansky, Alaina Johnson, Mya Kusilek, Vivian Lara, Arianna Larocque, Isabel Linn, Carter Mader, Ethan Miller, Logan

Morehouse, Rowan Motsko, Tristan Neumann, Tyler Omoke, Hudson Pansch, Dillon Peine, Kajia Protolipac, Daren Rucks, Ian Schloe, Lauren Smith, Cameron Smith Jr., Christopher Teachman, Skyler Tindal, Lindsey Watson, Tiarah Wendorff, Devin Will-Robinson, Marina Grade 8 Andres, Brandt Arndt, Campbell Berger, Nikolas Clark, Alexis Condon, Benjamin Dirks, Terrell Engebretson, John Felchle, Jayden Fernholz, Gabrielle Gerads, Sawyer Godfrey, Gabriel Haugen, Monique Huynh, Tien Jegers, Matthew Jennings, Marissa Johnson, Alex Lundebrek, Allison Maki, Trinity Miller, Dillon Montag, Aiden Phan, My Khang Rosa, Rebecca Roth, Morgan Rudnick, Leif Schneider, Kaya

Schreifels, Tyler Sundby, Adam Tong, Hai Yen Walrath, Shaun Wehrs, Westin Westerhoff, Morgan Willie, Avery Wittkowski-Douvier, Devin Wolter, Christopher Yeager, Logan Zwack, Alex Eighth grade students achieving perfect attendance two of three years at SRRMS Clark, Alexis Godfrey, Gabriel Huynh, Tien Jegers, Matthew Meinert, Riley Miller, Dillon Poganski, Erica Rogholt, Owen Schreifels, Tyler Sychampanakhone, Beaux Tong, Hai Yen Weaver, Kaden Wehrs, Westin Wittkowski-Douvier, Devin Zwack, Alex Eighth grade students achieving perfect attendance three years at SRRMS Haugen, Monique

Roads, ditches top priority

Watab board considering patching projects

BY ANNA HINKEMEYER STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS – Ditch mowing and road patching were topics of lengthy discussion at the June 9 Watab Town Board meeting. The meeting took place both in-person and by teleconference from Watab Town Hall.

The board awarded a ditch mowing contract to Chuck Ertl in the amount of $3,323.52, which is the set price for 2020 and 2021.

Ertl is contracted to one two-swath cut before July 4 and one twoswath cut in the fall before the ground freezes.

Quotes for road patching brought up a more extensive discussion. Larger holes were identified by the board on Johnson Road, the south side of Plaziak Road, Lakewood Shores Road, Sucker Creek Road, and at the intersection of Hemlock Road and West Lake Road.

Sucker Creek Road was pulled away from the bids due to concerns of needing greater improvements

than patching. A bridge on the road will need to be replaced within the next five years.

“I don’t want to spend unnecessary money on Sucker Creek until we have a plan for the road,” said Julie Johnson, chairperson.

“That road is going to need a lot of work.”

For the other three projects, Johnson is going to have the contractors divide the bids to allow the board to act independently on each project. The bids will be brought back to the board at the July meeting.

In other township news: – The road project on 105th Street Northwest has begun. Road widening is expected to be completed by June 15. The project should be completed by July 6.

– The board discussed the proposal brought forth by representatives of WSB, a design and consulting firm, in regards to a pavement management plan and road inspection service. The board will add the topic to the annual meeting agenda in March 2021.

– Karen Pundsack from Great River Regional Library presented the board with a grant opportunity to add a wireless internet hot spot at the Watab Town Hall. The hot spot would be available to the pub-

lic to assist students with wireless internet access for homework as well as families in need of the connection. There would not be cost to the township aside from time ensuring the hot spot is continually working. Johnson will meet with Pundsack to get the hot spot installed and working.

– Approved hiring Dave Schlichting on an as-needed basis as a dog catcher for the township. The decision stemmed from having two dogs loose in the township for one month.

– The street sweeping was completed a second time by ER Wollak Trucking with much better results, according to the board.

Board members drove around the township and said the roads looked cleaner.

– The board discussed a possible clean-up day slated for Sept.

19, but supervisors would like to potentially coordinate with the city of Rice which is considering a clean-up day in October.

– Sandy Saldana was sworn in as deputy clerk and Frank Hurd as deputy treasurer. The board is looking for up to four additional election judges for the general election Nov. 3.

Students named to president’s list BRAINERD – Rice residents Emma Melby and Jeremy Traut as well as Sauk Rapids resident Alexis Roberts were named to the Central Lakes College president’s list for earning a GPA of 3.75 or greater.

Central Lakes College has campuses in Brainerd and Staples.

GRAND FORKS, N.D. – Rice resident Ainsley Holien and Sauk Rapids resident Cullen Krueger were named to the University of North Dakota President’s Roll of Honor for earning a GPA of 3.8 or greater during spring semester.

Area students earn spring semester dean’s list honors FARGO, N.D. – Rice residents Logan Chantry, Logan Hackett, Douglas Mohr, Lauren Rutten and Colby Warzecha as well as Sauk Rapids residents Courtney Ackerman, Katlyn Anderson, Libby Asper, Addy Demaine, Lily Fuchs, Emily Kath, Nathan Krepp, Olivia Krepp, Clayton Lewandowski, Aaron Peckskamp, Rose Rubenstein, Jayden Schaap, Gabe Swanson and Jeremiah Thyen were named to the dean’s list at North Dakota State University for achieving a GPA of 3.5 or greater.

GRAND FORKS, N.D. – Rice resident Emily Donabauer was named to the University of North Dakota dean’s list for achieving a GPA which placed her in the top 15% of the university’s enrollment.

WINONA – Michael Marlin, son of Michael and Michelle Marlin of Sauk Rapids, was named to the dean’s list at St. Mary’s University of Minnesota for earning a GPA of 3.6 or greater.

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Organizations partner to offer free food ST. CLOUD – Free food will be distributed from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 16, for those who are in need of food or financially struggling due to the COVID-19 crisis. The event takes place at K Lot parking lot across from the Herb Brooks National Hockey Center on the St. Cloud State University campus. Cars should enter from 16th Street South.

The event is hosted by Catholic Charities Emergency Services, a program of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St. Cloud, with food provided from Second Harvest Heartland and the COVID Food Assistance Program. CFAP is an assistance program for farmers, ranchers and other food producers managed by the United States Department of Agriculture. The program provides vital assistance to producers of agricultural commodities and channels food to food banks, community, tribal and faith-based organizations, and other nonprofits serving Americans in need.

“This is a resource for the whole community and especially for those needing a little extra help right now,” said Sue Hanks, Catholic Charities Emergency Services program manager. “If you are one of the many experiencing unexpected hardship due to the (novel) coronavirus crisis, you are most welcome to participate in this program and learn more about other food resources available for people in the St. Cloud area.”

Pre-packed boxes of produce, dairy and meat will be distributed safely through a drive-up pickup model. Food will be loaded into trunks by volunteers who will maintain social distance. No registration or paperwork is necessary, and only basic demographic information will be asked of participants such as the ages of individuals in each household. No names, addresses or other identifying information will be asked.

Expo for Seniors 2020 canceled ST. CLOUD – The Expo for Seniors event scheduled for Aug. 15 is canceled in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the uncertainty of large group restrictions for upcoming months.

“It is with a heavy heart, we announce the cancellation of this year’s expo event,” said Jodi Speicher, of Good Shepherd Community and event co-chair.

The half-day event sees more than 1,200 attendees, and offers over 100 vendor booths geared toward those ages 55 and older.

The Expo for Seniors began in 2003. The event plans to be back next year on Aug. 21, 2021, at the River’s Edge Convention Center, St. Cloud.

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High school restrictions lifted beginning June 15 Coaches, athletes can interact outdoors

BY ANNA HINKEMEYER STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS – After an extensive period of no contact allowed between high school athletes and coaching staff, a change has been announced by the Minnesota State High School League. B e g i n ning June 15, athletes and coaches will be able to meet and train in outdoor settings.

“Our district, along with many others in the state, have guidelines in place for coaches and programming for the summer,” said NaDean Schroeder, activities director at Sauk RapidsRice High School. “For now, we are just planning for June, and as the regulations change with the Centers for Disease Control (and Prevention), the Minnesota Department of Health and the Minnesota Department of Education, we adjust the guidelines and inform our coaches and athletes.”

Schroeder said the guidelines have changed multiple times throughout the summer and programming has been evaluated and adjusted each time.

For the first two weeks of June, coaches had the opportunity

to do virtual meetings with athletes for lessons, skills and workouts. Beginning Monday, athletes and coaches can interact in person while in outdoor settings. They are not allowed access to areas within schools such as weight rooms, pools, gyms and common areas.

Students can participate in camps and activities but are required to register for these opportunities through community education.

The MSHSL board also adjusted blackout week. Prior to the adjustment, a week-long period of no contact took place near the Fourth of July holiday.

The period has been reduced to three days: July 3-5.

MSHSL is planning for fall sports to resume normally.

However, Schroeder said that could change depending on what happens with the COVID-19 pandemic over the next few months.

“We are hoping to continue in the positive trend of more access and larger groups,” Schroeder said. “Our coaches are eager to work with their participants, as the passion they have for their sports is something they enjoy passing along to others. Creating great experiences and opportunities for students in our district is still our priority, so we are hoping to come back in the fall.”

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REGULAR VIRTUAL MEETING SAUK RAPIDS CITY COUNCIL SAUK RAPIDS GOVERNMENT CENTER, 250 Summit Ave N. Tuesday, May 26, 2020 6:00PM MINUTES **Due to COVID-19 and the resulting emergency declared by the Minnesota Governor, this meeting was conducted virtually under Minn. Stat. 13D.021. This meeting was shown live on Charter channel 181.** 6:00 P.M. 1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Kurt Hunstiger called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

Mayor Hunstiger performed roll call. Members present: Jason Ellering, Nick Sauer, and Dottie Seamans. Members absent: Ellen Thronson Due to the meeting being conducted virtually, Mayor Hunstiger reminded everyone to please identify themselves prior to addressing the Council. He noted that all applicable votes will be conducted via a roll call vote.

2. Additions or Changes to the Agenda Ross Olson requested to add Lawn Care Services Contract with Complete Yard Care as agenda item 9-F. Olson also requested to add Bob Cross Park Baseball Field Grandstand Roof as agenda item 9-G. 3. Approve the Agenda Motion: Moved by Councilperson Sauer and seconded by Councilperson Seamans to approve the Agenda as amended.

Motion carried unanimously.

4. Approve Minutes A. 5-11-2020 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes Motion: Moved by Councilperson Sauer and seconded by Councilperson Ellering to approve the 5-11-2020 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes. Motion carried unanimously.

B. 5-11-2020 Special Audit Meeting Minutes Motion: Moved by Councilperson Seamans and seconded by Councilperson Ellering to approve the 5-11-2020 Special Audit Meeting Minutes. Motion carried unanimously.

5. Receive and File NONE 6. Mayor’s Communications • Mayoral Proclamation for Sauk Rapids-Rice High School Class of 2020—Mayor Hunstiger read a Mayoral Proclamation proclaiming the week of May 24, 2020 as a time of appreciation for the dedication of the Sauk Rapids-Rice High School Class of 2020 who have worked hard, persevered and risen to the challenges before them. He noted that this proclamation would be read at tonight’s graduation ceremony.

Mayor Hunstiger said that due to COVID-19, the graduation ceremony for the class of 2020 will look and feel different.

He wished the Sauk Rapids-Rice Class of 2020 the best of luck in their future endeavors.

7. Audience Items/Visitors Total Time Limit 2 Minutes for Items NOT on the Agenda Due to COVID-19, this meeting was conducted virtually, so in-person testimonies were not possible. Residents were asked to contact Ross Olson, City Administrator, if they had any concerns that they would like shared with the Council.

8. Public Hearings NONE 9. Consent Agenda A. Approve and Authorize Amusement Permit for Sauk Rapids Market’s Farmers Market at Coborn’s B. Approve the Purchase of Six Poll Pads and Supporting Equipment for Elections C. Approve the Purchase of New Squad Car for K-9 Use D. Approve 2020 Plumbing and Mechanical Contractor Licenses E. Approve Quote for Park Project Fiber F. Approve Lawn Care Services Contract with Complete Yard Care G. Approve Bob Cross Park Baseball Field Grandstand Roof Motion: Moved by Councilperson Ellering and seconded by

Councilperson Seamans to approve consent agenda items 9A-9G. Motion carried unanimously.

10. Regular Agenda A. Interim Ordinance Temporarily Allowing Expanding Outdoor Seating Motion: Moved by Councilperson Ellering and seconded by Councilperson Sauer to approve the Interim Ordinance Temporarily Allowing Expanded Outdoor Seating and approve the summary of publication Resolution. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion: Moved by Councilperson Ellering and seconded by Councilperson Sauer to approve temporary road closures to allow the expanded outdoor seating where necessary.

Discussion: Ripple clarified that the temporary road closure is for the portion of Division Street from Benton Drive, northwest approximately 125 feet towards 2nd Avenue South.

Councilperson Seamans questioned how well this road closure will be blocked off to protect patrons dining in this area.

Ross Olson said that a resolution will be created to make sure that all of the appropriate measures are taken, which will include a review by the appropriate departments, formal request by the adjacent business owner, and that no other business is unreasonably restricted.

Motion carried unanimously.

B. City Facilities Discussion Ross Olson stated that he is continuing to closely monitor the Governor’s Executive Orders as it relates to COVID-19. Olson said that he is working closely with the Mayor and the other area city administrators to figure out when it makes the most sense to re-open the City facilities to the public. Olson suggested that the Government Center possibly open by appointment only for those things that require face-to-face transactions, which has essentially already been taking place.

Olson noted that every City is very different in terms of their physical makeup, but currently the plan in talking to the other area city administrators is to not open fully to the public until June 15th.

11. Other Staff Items A. Compost Site Update Pete Eckhoff noted that compost site permits will be available to purchase in one of three ways hopefully beginning June 1st. Residents will be able to purchase online via the City’s website, download an application to mail in, or purchase the sticker in person when the Government Center is open to the public. The compost site stickers will not be sold at the compost site this year. Residents will be required to have a sticker starting July 1st. When the stickers are available via the City’s website, information will be posted on the City’s Facebook page as well as in the Sauk Rapids Herald.

B. Bollards at Old Capital Tavern Scott Hedlund reported that the new bollards by Old Capital Tavern are now in and that is project is complete.

C. Municipal Liquor Store Project Scott Hedlund stated that a decision has been made to delay the parking lot improvement project at Sauk Rapids Liquor until August of this year.

D. River Avenue and Benton Drive Project Updates Scott Hedlund noted that the River Avenue project is slated to start June 1st and the Benton Drive project will start June 15th.

12. Other Council Items and Communications NONE 13. Approve List of Bills and Claims Motion: Moved by Councilperson Ellering and seconded by Councilperson Sauer to approve the List of Bills and Claims.

Motion carried unanimously.

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

Mayor Hunstiger adjourned the meeting at 6:46 p.m.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Benton County Planning Commission will conduct public hearings on June 25th, 2020 the Commissioner’s Room, Benton County Government Center, Foley, and beginning at 7:00 p.m. The Planning Commission will hear the following: 1. 7:00 p.m. Trilogy Properties of MN LLC requesting approval of a four lot preliminary plat entitled “Benton Bluff” in the Rural Agricultural District. Pursuant to Section 10.7.

The affected property is described as follows: NW1/4 SW1/4, Section 1, Granite Ledge Township.

2. 7:05 p.m. Kenneth Freese requesting to amend conditional use permit 18-339 to construct a building for storage of equipment in the Agricultural District. Pursuant to Sections 7.1.23 and 11.6. The affected property is described as follows: E677.95 ft. of S412.18 ft. of NE1/4 SE1/4, Section 36, Watab Township.

3. 7:15 p.m. Joe and Marie Ratka requesting an interim use permit to operate a mining operation in the Agricultural District. Pursuant to Sections 7.2.5(C), 9.16 and 11.7.1. The affected property is described as follows: NE1/4, Section 6, Gilmanton Township. *Effective immediately, the Benton County Planning Commission will conduct its regular, special or emergency meetings by telephone or other electronic means, as permitted by MN Statutes §13D.021. Some or all Commission members may participate by telephone or other electronic means until further notice. At least one member of the Planning Commission or the County Department of Development Director will be present during meetings at the Planning Commission’s regular meeting location, which is the County Board Room in Foley, unless otherwise noted on meeting notices. Pursuant to MN Statutes §13D.021, Subdivision 3, the County will provide the means for persons to electronically monitor such

meetings remotely.

In person public comments will not be heard, to conform to MDH and CDC guidelines to minimize gatherings.

You may submit written testimony by emailing Roxanne Achman at Roxanne.Achman@co.benton.mn.us or by mailing it to the Benton County Department of Development, 531 Dewey St, PO Box 129, Foley, MN 56329. Written testimony must be received by 3pm on the hearing date.

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SUMMARY OF PUBLICATION ORDINANCE No. 2020-787 The following is the official summary of Ordinance No. 2020-787 approved by the Sauk Rapids City Council on June 8, 2020: For an in-ground pool, an automatic pool cover can be used in lieu of fencing requirements provided it is certified and complies with ASTM (American Society of Testing and Materials) F1346-91 standard, or successor standard.

A complete, printed copy of the ordinance is available for inspection by any person during regular office hours at City Hall or the entire Fee Schedule may be viewed on the City’s website at www.ci.sauk-rapids.mn.us.

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Cyclones disbanded

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SAUK RAPIDS – The Sauk Rapids Cyclones baseball team has been feeling the pain of low roster numbers over the past few years. This year, the Cyclones have disbanded due to low participation. “It’s disheartening,� said Tom Wippler, co-

manager and player. “I have been a Cyclone since I was little. I was a bat boy, my dad played, and I have been playing since the earliest chance I could get.�

Wippler said half of the team is in their 30s and older, making it hard for them to commit to the team due to family and work obligations. There was also not enough sup-

of town to attend college and work, to keep the team going.

Over the past several years, Wippler and Paul Schlangen, another comanager and player, have attempted to keep the team alive by recruiting players from throughout central Minnesota. However, their hope was always to support the team with Sauk Rapids players.

Cole Fuecker was looking forward to play-

Police Report Sauk Rapids Police Department activity June 1 2128 hrs: Officers responded to a report of a suspicious male on the 1200 block of 10th Avenue Northeast who was trying to open sliding patio doors. Upon arrival, officers located an unoccupied vehicle but found no one on scene.

June 2 0023 hrs: Officers were called for a possible domestic dispute in a vehicle at the intersection of Third Street North and Seventh Avenue North.

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June 7 1603 hrs: Officers observed a male passed out in his vehicle on the 100 block of First Street South. Officers learned the male was severely sleep deprived, moved his vehicle to a nearby parking lot and transported the male to his residence.

Incidents: 24 assists, 22 various calls, 17 medical calls, 15 suspicious activity reports, 10 traffic stops, 10 disturbances, 8 welfare checks, 7 driving, 7 animal complaints, 5 alarms, 5 permits, 4 property, 4 thefts, 4 suicidal persons, 4 extra patrol, 4 ordinance violations, 3 human ser-

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Rice Police Department activity June 5 2336 hrs: A bike was located on the 400 block of Main Street East. Officers brought it to the police department for safekeeping. Officers learned a young male had left the bike early that morning and had not returned for it.

Incidents: 13 various calls, 6 animal complaints, 4 assists, 2 medical calls and 2 records checks.

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The Cyclones are the second amateur team to disband within the Sauk Rapids community. The city also had a Jimmy’s Pour House team before they folded several years ago.

As area amateur teams gear up for their first games of the season, Bob Cross Park will be upsettingly quiet. “I’m sure within the next five years, Sauk Rapids will be able to start up another team,� Fuecker said. “We will just have to wait and see what time brings.�

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Dalvin Cook begins holdout Earlier this week, Pro Bowl running back Dalvin Cook announced he will no longer participate in team-related activities until he receives what he considers a reasonable contract extension offer from the Minnesota Vikings. With NFL training camps tentatively sched- SPORTS COLUMNIST

BY ANDY THAYER uled to open next month, the Vikings do not have a lot of time to negotiate with their top offensive weapon if they want him to be involved with preseason activities.

Cook, who has one year and $1.3 million remaining on his rookie contract, is looking to become one of the top-paid running backs in the NFL. According to Courtney Cronin of ESPN. com, Cook’s camp is pushing for an annual salary in the $15 million per year range, which would make him one of the three highest-paid running backs in the league. The initial offer from the Vikings was reportedly below $10 million per year, which shows there is a significant impasse between the two sides in this negotiation.

This is an interesting case because recent history has shown that paying top dollar for running backs in the NFL is almost always a fool’s errand.

Look no further than the huge contracts handed out to Todd Gurley, Devonta Freeman, Le’Veon Bell and David Johnson in recent years – two of those guys were released and now represent dead money on their old teams’ salary caps. One was traded, and one has been aggressively shopped on the trade market (with no takers). The prime portion of a running back’s career is typically short, and there are almost always replacement options available that can provide a decent facsimile of a star running back’s production. As we saw last year, Alexander Mattison and Mike Boone did a fair job of replacing Cook when he missed a handful of games with a shoulder injury.

However, there is no disputing Dalvin Cook is the straw that stirs the drink when you are talking about the Vikings offense. Cook compiled 1,654 total yards last season with 13 touchdowns in 14 games, and he played a huge role in the Vikings’ playoff upset of the New Orleans Saints with 130 total yards and two touchdowns. Mattison and Boone are fine backups, but they are not taking over a playoff game in the hostile Superdome against a heavily favored Saints team.

Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer and offensive coordinator Gary Kubiak have clearly indicated they want to continue to make running the ball a priority; having one of the league’s top running backs on the roster seems conducive to that goal.

Finally, the Vikings’ passing game improves significantly when Cook plays. This makes sense, because he is both a versatile receiving threat out of the backfield, and he demands constant attention from the defense. With Cook on the field last year, Kirk Cousins completed 71% of his passes, averaged 8.5 yards per attempt and had a 15-1 touchdown-to-interception ratio. With Cook off the field, Cousins completed 66% of his passes, averaged 7.5 yards per attempt and had a 10-5 touchdown-to-interception ratio.

I am optimistic the Vikings and Cook will work out a deal in the $13 million per year range.

With Stefon Diggs in Buffalo, Cook is the most explosive offensive player left in Minnesota. If this holdout drags into the regular season, the Vikings offense is going to lack playmakers and struggle to move the ball. Look no further than the Vikings’ hapless 23-10 loss to Green Bay in week 16 of last season if you want to see for a blueprint for how the Vikings offense would fare against a good defense without Cook in the mix.

He is going to be expensive, but with the way the Vikings have built their offense, working out a contract extension with Cook is going to be critical to their success. Pay the man his money.

Community Education heading toward normal Class offerings limited for now

BY JAKOB KOUNKEL STAFF WRITER

FOLEY – As businesses safely and cautiously reopen their doors, community education programs are also kicking off in a big way.

Between the Sauk Rapids-Rice and Foley community education programs, although their offerings may look different, they both share a sense of enthusiasm in getting back to business.

“We’re excited for the opportunities for our community,” said Nicole Wilke, director of Sauk Rapids-Rice Community Education.

Alyssa Stewart, director of Foley Community Education, agreed.

“We miss it,” Stewart said. “We’re excited to have it back.”

As details, policies and guidelines relating to the novel coronavirus pandemic emerge, whether it be loosening or tightening restrictions, the programs are working to adjust on the fly while laying a foundation for future offerings.

On June 15, Foley

and Sauk Rapids-Rice community education will begin offering limited programs as allowed by the Minnesota Department of Health, the Minnesota Department of Education, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In Foley, that means the popular strength, agility, power, quickness and resistance program, known as SAPQR, will be available to students entering grades seven through 12 as well as childcare offerings for essential workers. All other programs will start July 6, if allowed.

To help mitigate any potential spread of the virus, Stewart said they will run as many programs outside as possible and keep students segregated into pods to avoid intermixing. Once placed in a pod, those students will stay in the same group for the entirety of the program to make sure the virus does not spread between groups if somebody is infected.

“We will offer as many programs as we are able to,” Stewart said, who also mentioned that a lot can change between now and July 6. “It’s

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Sauk Rapids-Rice is offering activities and enrichment opportunities although not all at the same time. Some programs will be phased in as allowed by state guidelines and available resources.

For activities, Wilke said a few high school programs will add in practice times to work on individual skills and development. Up until now, coaches have worked with athletes virtually.

June 15 will be the first day they can meet in person with an instructor to student ratio of 1 to 9, which is uniform across all community education departments.

Because of the vast amount of unknowns, Wilke said it was important to diversify offerings in a way that will meet the community’s needs even if guidelines or state orders change.

From an enrichment standpoint, which is separate from activities, her program is establishing three tiers of options: online platforms, takeand-make and on-site programs. The online platform includes options for science, technology, engineering, math, robotics, art and other things

that can be easily accessed online for educational opportunities.

A new program offering, the take-and-make tier, allows participants to pick up individual kits they can take home and work on. There are red, white and blue kits; robotics kits; and LEGO kits that can be assembled at home. Wilke sees it as a safer way to get hands-on work during the pandemic.

Lastly, they will have on-site classes eventually to give participants classes for math, engineering, LEGOS and Minecraft, among other classes that have not yet been established.

“I think our community has been amazing,” Wilke said. “If there’s something you want to learn or know more about or have an idea for a community celebration, that’s what we do. We also see ourselves as a resource for not only the school district but the community as a whole.”

Stewart looks forward to finding routine amid the disrupted spring.

“Hopefully we’re back to normal before no time,” Stewart said.

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