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School nurses prepare for in-person learning Staff awaiting final direction from state

BY ANNA HINKEMEYER | STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS – When the Sauk Rapids-Rice Board of Education approved an in-person base learning model for the 2020-21 school year Aug. 13, more profound planning ensued for one group of staff members as they prepare to welcome students back to school: the school nurses.

While not much will change in the day-to-day operations of the health services offices across the district, preparations are being made to accommodate and work through potential coronavirus situations.

“Our students will still have the same needs,” said Amanda Pflipsen, district nurse. “Our priority is keeping students healthy and safe.”

$735,000 in grant money intended for small business relief

BY JAKOB KOUNKEL STAFF WRITER

FOLEY – The Benton County Board and the Foley City Council allotted a piece of their federal coronavirus relief funding to the Benton Economic Partnership, which will administer the funds through a grant application process with a focus on small businesses. BEP has $735,000 to award.

Benton County commissioners agreed BEP is well-positioned to administer the funds because the public-private economic partnership has an established connection with businesses in the community.

“They want us involved to set up the program and to help make the decision to hand out the money,” said John Herges, BEP board president.

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Sue Cook (left) and Amanda Pflipsen showcase some of the supplies on hand Aug. 20 at Hillside School in Sauk Rapids. The two are lead nurses for the Sauk Rapids-Rice School District.

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Teagan Widman poses with her dog Max as volunteer Judy Moldenhauer snaps pictures Aug. 17 in Sauk Rapids. The Sauk Rapids Women of Today hosted a fundraising event that benefitted the Tri-County Humane Society, Anna Marie’s Alliance and Sauk Rapids-Rice School District.

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little girl sat on the grass, hugged her Dachshund and gave it a kiss. A teenager sat on the rocks near the Mississippi River holding her dog. In the background of both scenarios, Judy Moldenhauer snapped photos.

Moldenhauer is a volunteer with the Sauk Rapids Women of Today, a group which hosted Pictures in the Park for families and pets to have their pictures taken Aug. 17 at Municipal Park in Sauk Rapids. The project was done in conjunction with the Youth of Today, one aspect of many within the Women of Today organization.

The hope for the event was to raise funds for the Tri-County Humane Society, have families utilize one of the local parks and to raise awareness of the civic group.

“We wanted to have a project to bring the community out and have an opportunity to get their pictures taken,” said Sandy Trossen, membership vice president for the Sauk Rapids Women of Today and chapter program manager for Youth of Today. “We had a good turnout of 10 families, but were hoping for more success.”

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Herges said BEP will serve as the middle-man between businesses and government aid.

To qualify for Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act money, which is capped at $15,000 per applicant, business owners will have to prove they have experienced economic hardship from the coronavirus pandemic and must have a business in Benton County. They also must have 50 employees or less, must be a for-profit business and have been in operation since Sept. 1, 2019. Adult-oriented businesses, like establishments that sell tobacco or alcohol, are not eligible to receive funding.

“The local mom and pop establishments, that’s what we’re really shooting for here,” Herges said.

“Small businesses really need help in Benton County.”

The application states that grant funds cannot be used to pay rent, mortgages, payroll costs or other costs that were reimbursed by the federal Paycheck Protection Program. Funds cannot be duplicated between BEP’s business assistance grant program and funds received from a city or township.

Successful applicants will be required to allow business records to be viewed by BEP and Benton County government to ensure the business is using the funds properly. If funds are utilized for ineligible expenses, the grant recipient will be responsible for any costs to recover those funds.

Restrictions on access to the grant funding is to prevent some of the bigger, less impacted businesses in the community, like Burger King or McDonald’s, from receiving funding that could be better used elsewhere, said Kevin Johnson, a BEP board member and owner of K. Johnson Construction Inc. in Sauk Rapids. The restriction on nonprofits, Herges said, is because nonprofits have access to other funding that is not available to for-profit businesses.

Starting last week and with a deadline of Sept. 30, grants will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, based on the date the application is completed and submitted. Business owners need to submit the application with IRS Form W-9.

The application is eight pages long with eight sections of information to be filled out digitally. It can be found on Benton County’s website and BEP’s website.

The application is a simple fill-in-the-blank process, like writing in the legal name with address and contact information. It includes a section for yes or no answers for minimum grant requirements to obtain information on grant eligibility, as well as more detailed information like plans to resume operations and how the business was affected by the pandemic.

BEP prefers applications and supporting documents to be submitted via email, but it will also accept mail to its street address.

Where is COVID-19 in Benton County?

Public health said face masks vital even in rural areas

Positive COVID-19 Case Counts in Benton County as of Aug. 20

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BY JAKOB KOUNKEL STAFF WRITER

FOLEY – Benton County has not seen more than seven confirmed cases of COVID-19 in a single day since the beginning of July. The county currently has 17 active cases, three total deaths, four cases requiring intensive care units and 17 total hospitalized cases. In all, 342 positive cases of the novel coronavirus have been confirmed.

Lower case counts and a small number of active cases compared to the height of the pandemic in May, coupled with the sentiment that Benton County has a more rural population, has caused many to question the face covering mandate put in place by Gov. Tim Walz. Benton County Public Health Supervisor Nicole Ruhoff said it is important to know the coronavirus is prev-

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Although more prevalent in urban areas, positive cases of COVID-19 have been identified in every city in Benton County. For Royalton, Sartell, and St. Cloud, the above case numbers reflect the area within county borders as of Aug. 20.

alent in Benton County, and the public should continue taking preventative measures.

“Face masks are very important no matter where you live,” Ruhoff said, who has led the charge against the spread of the coronavirus for the county.

“It’s clear from any guidance from the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) or department of health that face coverings help reduce the spread of the virus.”

Ruhoff said the county’s COVID-19 dashboard, which can be found on Benton County’s website by clicking on “COVID-19 Information” and navigating toward the bottom of the page under the link “Benton County COVID-19 Overview,” shows that the more densely populated areas are where the most cases are coming from. But because residents of one area frequently travel to other areas around the county and between counties, Ruhoff said it is important to take proper protective measures.

The portion of St. Cloud that falls within Benton County’s borders, according to the county’s COVID-19 dashboard, has had 109 confirmed cases of the coronavirus, while Sauk Rapids has had 143.

Those two areas account for around 73% of the county’s confirmed cases, although the state’s numbers are slightly higher than the county’s.

Foley has had 45 cases confirmed, Rice has had 27, Sartell has had eight, Oak Park has had five and Royalton one. In the case of Royalton, Sartell and St. Cloud, the statistics only account for the portion of those areas that are in Benton County, not the entire city.

Ruhoff also said the number of COVID-19 cases confirmed in Benton County is likely lower than the actual number confirmed. Some people may not know anybody who has the virus, but that does not mean they have not encountered someone who does, Ruhoff said.

She also said some people might not want to share

with friends that they have contracted the virus.

While the numbers paint a clear picture that the virus is prevalent in Benton County, from the most rural areas to the most populated, Ruhoff said it can be difficult to navigate between correct and incorrect information. She said she relies on the CDC as well as the Minnesota Department of Health for information, and only uses the county’s COVID-19 dashboard for specific reasons.

“It tells one part of the story,” Ruhoff said. “It’s complex, and there are a lot of factors when you’re talking about a disease.”

Ruhoff encouraged the public to stick with prevention measures, and she is concerned about coronavirus fatigue – that people are sick of hearing about the virus and are not getting tested.

Ruhoff said to be tested if needed, wear effective face coverings and continue with hand washing and cleaning practices.

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District staggered start information announced

What’s Happening Do you know of a free, public event or a civic group that has returned to regularly scheduled, in-person meetings? Email natasha@saukherald.com or call the Sauk Rapids Herald office at 320-251-1971 to have events placed in the What’s Happening calendar. Events published one issue before occurrence.

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Green Group Orientation (Grades 6-12: Last names A-Li)

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Monday, Aug. 24, 9 a.m. – ABILITYx Talk.

Featuring St. Cloud State University President Robbyn Wacker and Steve Anderson, director of disability services at Hamline University and co-founder of the ABILITY event. Free and virtual. Register at scsu.mn/ability2020.

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Monday, Aug. 24, 6 p.m. – Sauk Rapids City Council Meeting. Sauk Rapids Government Center, 250 Summit Ave. N., Sauk Rapids.

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Monday, Aug. 24, 7 p.m. – Sauk Rapids-Rice School Board Meeting. Sauk Rapids-Rice High School, 1835 Osauka Road NE, Sauk Rapids.

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Tuesday, Aug. 25, 11:30 a.m. – Take Off Pounds Sensibly Weekly Meeting. Weigh-in followed by meeting focused on healthy eating, incentives, fun and friendship. Atonement Lutheran Church, 1144 29th Ave. N., St. Cloud.

For more information, call 320-492-0410.

Families urged to check Skylert for up-to-date information

Tuesday, Aug. 25, noon to 1 p.m. – Lunch ‘n’ Learn: Minnesota Disability Rights. Free and virtual. Register at scsu.mn/ability2020.

BY NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

Tuesday, Aug. 25, 4-6 p.m. – Rice Area Farmers Market. Sponsored by Rice Women of Today. Veterans Memorial Park at the intersection of North Division and East Main streets in Rice.

Remote learning

Gold Group (Grades 6-12: Last names Lj-Z)

SAUK RAPIDS – The Sauk Rapids-Rice School District announced its staggered start plans to families through email Aug. 18. The information included expanded details following the district’s announcement to pursue an in-person learning model at its special meeting Aug. 13.

The Sauk RapidsRice High School and Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School will begin the 2020-21 school year with a flexible learning schedule the first two weeks of school. From Sept. 8-18, school will include inperson and remote learning days, dictated by a

Gold Group (Grades 6-12: Last names Lj-Z)

schedule for green and gold groups. The green group consists of students whose last names begin A-Li and the gold group consists of students whose last names begin Lj-Z. These are the same groups the district will use should it transition to a hybrid learning plan during the year.

The district plans for all of the students to report to the school buildings at their start times Sept. 21, commencing the in-person learning model for the district’s entire K-12 enrollment.

Regardless of which elementary school building Sauk Rapids-Rice students attend, kindergarten through grade 5 will also see a varied first day of

Funding allocated ahead of deadline Rice to receive sanitization equipment

BY NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

Green Group (Grades 6-12: Last names A-Li)

school.

– Kindergarten will return Sept. 8 and attend each school day after.

– Grade 1 will return Sept. 9 and attend each school day after.

– Grades 2 and 3 will return Sept. 10 and attend each school day after.

– Grades 4 and 5 will return Sept. 11 and attend each school day after.

Open house at the middle and high schools will be restricted to new students and incoming sixth graders and freshman students. Students with last names beginning in A-Li are welcomed for self-guided tours from 4-5:30 p.m. Sept. 2. Students with last names beginning Lj-Z are invited from 5:30-7 p.m. that same day. Students may bring one adult and people must not congregate with others. At the middle school, students will enter through Door 4 while at the high school, students will enter through Door 1.

Staff will not be available at open house, but video introductions and contact information will be available. Both building offices will be open.

Open house at the elementary schools are spread across three days, and parents should check with district communication for each building regarding details about participation.

– Kindergarten and Grade 2 Open House is 4-7 p.m. Sept. 2.

– Grade 1 and Grade 4 Open House is 4-7 p.m.

Sept. 3.

– Grade 3 and Grade 5 Open House is 4-7 p.m.

Sept. 8.

Communications are being distributed through the Skylert system, so families should ensure their Skyward information is accurate.

For more information, visit isd47.org/return-to-school.

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Thursday, Aug. 27, 5 p.m. – Sauk Rapids-Rice Girls Soccer Home Opener versus Bemidji.

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Friday, Aug. 28, 4:30-5:30 p.m. – ABILITY 30th Anniversary Virtual Gala. Discussion with Stave Grove, Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development Commissioner, former Sen. Tom Harkin and Gov. Tim Walz. The session will focus on disability policy and advocacy in Minnesota. Free and virtual. Register at scsu.mn/ability2020.

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RICE – The city of Rice has allocated all of its coronavirus relief funding following the Aug. 17 Rice City Council meeting.

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Rice received $101,785 in federal relief funds to aid them in both recuperating expenditures and equipping the city to safely handle the COVID-19 pandemic. The city is required to spend the money by Nov. 15 or return the funds to the county.

In other council news: – Approved the hiring of four firefighters: Darby Cervenka, Robert Cervenka, Jeremy Traut and Eldon Schiller.

– Accepted a $2,000 donation from Benton Telecommunications for a parks project.

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County engineer says area has ‘unique’ financial burden

BY JAKOB KOUNKEL STAFF WRITER

FOLEY – At the Benton County Board meeting Aug. 18, public works director Chris Byrd presented the public works and highway department’s annual maintenance costs report for 2019. Maintenance includes things like snow plowing, minor surface repairs, road and bituminous cleaning, among other things. It does not include reconstructions, fulldepth reclamation, or mill and overlays.

Benton County has 451 centerline miles it is responsible for maintaining, 225 miles of which are county state-aid highways, 226 miles are coun-

ty roads, and 105 miles are gravel roads.

“That’s unique within the state of Minnesota,” Byrd said. “Most counties have more miles of (County State-Aid Highway) than they do of county road, and I think that’s a unique challenge for us.”

Byrd said the number of miles for each category is a challenge because of how the two classifications of roads are funded.

“CSAH roads are mostly funded through an annual allotment that the county receives from the Highway Users Tax Distribution Fund,” Byrd said in a separate interview. …

“The 226 miles of county road we have can only be paid for by levy, wheelage

tax or most recently the local-option sales tax.”

By Byrd’s own calculations, Benton County has a bigger maintenance burden than nearby counties Stearns, Morrison and Sherburne. As a county with more total miles to take care of and with less land area, Benton County is disadvantaged financially, Byrd said, noting his model assumes more land area will equate to a higher population and more tax revenue.

“If 1 square acre of land (in Benton County) was worth the same as it is in Stearns County or Morrison or Sherburne county, obviously our neighbor counties would have a greater capacity to maintain their miles of road than what we would have.”

After highlighting the

county’s financial burden, Byrd moved into a summary of 2019’s maintenance spending. In 2019, Benton County spent $1,435,637.57 (a 15% decrease from 2018) on county state-aid highway maintenance, an average of $6,847 per mile. On county roads, Benton County expended $1,857,402.08 (a 2% decrease from 2018) on county roads, or $8,211 per mile. On gravel roads, the county spent $469,390.96 (a 34% decrease from 2018), or $4,474 per mile.

Byrd said a major factor contributing to fluctuation in road maintenance expenditure is snow and ice removal. Benton County spent $504,341 on snow and ice removal last year, or $2,400 per mile. Byrd said county roads are Benton County’s biggest per

Nurses from front

Each health services office will have an isolation room added for anyone who comes in with symptoms of COVID-19. In the room, students will meet the social distancing requirements of 6 feet, and most areas have windows between the isolation room and the rest of the health services office to allow for supervision. Any student entering the health services area will have their temperature checked, regardless if they are showing symptoms of COVID-19 or not.

District nurses Pflipsen and Sue Cook, and their staff are awaiting protocol from the Minnesota Department of Health, which will help staff navigate potential cases as they come in.

The staff will also keep up to date on changes in symptoms of COVID-19 on a weekly basis. The staff will use that list of symptoms to monitor students and determine when a student needs to go into the isolation room until they can go home with a parent or drive themselves home.

PHOTO BY ANNA HINKEMEYER

Amanda Pflipsen (right) checks Emma’s, her daughter, temperature Aug. 20 at Hillside School in Sauk Rapids. Any student coming into any of the health services offices throughout the district will have their temperature taken this school year.

In each of the health services offices, the regular office area has not changed. Cots remain available for anyone feeling ill but not experiencing symptoms

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of COVID-19. In the isolation room, mats will be available for students to rest, while they wait for parent pick-up, to make more room in the event a building has

mile expenditure, which is why the county board passed a local-option sales tax to absorb some of the levied tax.

“Our paved county roads are costing us the most per mile right now, and I think that’s anecdotally what we kind of are hearing from our residents,” Byrd said. … “Our county roads are in tough shape.”

Commissioner Jake Bauerly said the local-option sales tax was a good way to identify additional resources meant exactly for this.

“That’s why I voted for the sales tax because 38% of that revenue comes from outside the county, and people outside the county use our roads,” Bauerly said, also noting that Benton County has more roads per capita than

a spike in potential COVID-19 cases.

As the district prepares to start the school year in a few short weeks, Pflipsen urges families to assist in keeping the schools and community safe.

“It’s important to really know your child,” she said. “In the morning, if they are not feeling well, make sure you assess whether they are healthy enough to make it through the school day. It will help keep everyone else safe.”

Throughout the buildings, extra hand sanitizer stations will be available to keep the environment safe, and the custodial staff will clean throughout the day with a deep cleaning each evening. Face coverings will be another important aspect to keep students safe while in school.

One of the biggest challenges Pflipsen and her staff foresee going into the school year is the impending cold and flu season.

Their team continues to hold weekly training sessions to learn the differences in each of the illnesses and how they compare to COVID-19. She recommends all staff members throughout the district lead by example, and if

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Byrd agreed, and iterated what he thought was the main point of his presentation.

“I think we’ve got a heavy lift in our county of what we have to maintain and upkeep compared to our ability to pay for it,” Byrd said. “And also, I wanted to make the point that we have a lot of numbers at our disposal that we can share and digest and dive into further to look at costs.”

In other board news: – Commissioners approved final guidelines set up by the Benton Economic Partnership for distributing Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act funding to businesses in Benton County.

Board approval was the last step before the BEP could distribute funds.

they are feeling ill, stay home.

When thinking about other potential illnesses as the cold and flu season nears, Pflipsen wants families to recall immunizations children may need based on their age and grade level. She recommends visiting with providers to ensure those are up to date.

In the event coronavirus symptoms are detected, Pflipsen said getting students out of the school building as quickly as possible is going to be critical.

At the high school level, many students drive and that eases the process. However, elementary and middle school students will be a different situation. In any situation where a student gets sent home due to illness, the health services staff will provide a sheet laying out parameters on the next steps and when those students can return to school.

“Communication with parents will be really important,” Pflipsen said. “They should all have a plan to pick up their child and get them home as soon as possible. We are all in this together and want to keep everyone safe.”

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Celebration of life will be 1:30 p.m.

Monday, Aug. 24 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 2163 Mayhew Lake Road, Sauk Rapids, for Alice J. Peterson, age 86, who passed away Aug. 18, 2020, at her home.

The Rev. John Beck and the Rev. David Hinz will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Sunday at Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids and one hour prior to the services Monday at the church.

Trinity Lutheran prayers will be 7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Alice was born June 13, 1934, in Benton County to William and Johanna (Vierkant) Kath.

She married Roy Peterson June 25, 1955, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Sauk Rapids. Alice was raised in Sauk Rapids and lived

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most of her life in Foley and Nisswa. She was a homemaker and also drove school bus for the Foley and Brainerd public schools for 25 years.

She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church.

Alice was a hard worker who enjoyed gardening, canning, sewing, dancing, singing and living by the lake. She loved the holidays, especially Christmas. She was a fantastic cook who made the best potato salad and sticky rolls and was known for her Christmas cookies.

Alice had a great sense

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of humor and was very family orientated.

Alice is survived by her husband Roy, of Sauk Rapids; daughters and sons, LuAnn (Rich) Cameron of Pillager, Keith (Roxanne) of Rice, Lori (Kevin) Kramer of Gilbert, Arizona, Jenny (Troy) Hallstrom of Mesa, Arizona, Wendy “Sam” (Tim) Rohwer of Young America, Neil (Sue Johnson) of Jenkins, and Scott (Scott “S.J.” Johnson) of Denver, Colorado; sister, Jean Massmann of Luxemburg; 23 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren. Alice was preceded in death by her parents; and brother, Bill Kath.

Memorials are preferred to CentraCare Hospice.

Obituary, guest book and video tribute available online at www. williamsdingmann.com

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Through he event, the chapter hoped to gain new members. Being many of the current members have pets themselves, they planned the event to draw in other pet owners and families.

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“Volunteering is not a popular pastime, which makes it difficult for us. This was a chance to get whole families involved, rather than just women, too.”

The group raised $250 from the event, $125 of which was donated to the Tri-County Humane Society. The other half of the donations were split between Anna Marie’s Alliance in St. Cloud to benefit domestic violence and the Sauk Rapids-Rice School District to assist in purchasing school supplies for students.

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Celebration of life will be noon Thursday, Aug. 27, at Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids for Renate M. Chaika, age 83, who passed away Aug. 19, 2020, at Quiet Oaks Hospice House in St. Augusta. The Rev. Dr. Timothy Rehwaldt will officiate and burial will be at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery near Little Falls. Visitation will be one hour prior to the services Thursday at the funeral home.

Renate was born June 20, 1937, in Bremerhaven, Germany, to Fritz and Frieda (Peper) Schroeder.

She married William Chaika Oct. 22, 1957, in Bremerhaven, Germany.

Renate was a homemaker and also worked in the office at JC Penney for four years. She was a

Renate M. Chaika

member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Popple Creek and Sauk Rapids American Legion Auxiliary where she was a former president and member of the color guard. Renate enjoyed bowling, reading, crocheting, knitting, traveling, trips to the casino and spending time with her family. She was caring, giving, feisty, and had a huge heart. Renate was proud of being an Air

Force wife, and proud of her family and being an American citizen.

Renate is survived by her daughter, Beverly (Richard) Scharber of St. Cloud; daughter-in-law, Beverly Mendel of Sauk Rapids; grandson, Austin Chaika of St. Cloud; stepgranddaughter, Linda Erickson of Anoka; she was very close to her brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law on the Chaika side of the family.

Renate was preceded in death by her parents; husband, William in 2018; son, Michael; sister, Hannah Laas; and step-granddaughter, Janette Scharber.

Obituary, guest book and video tribute available online at www. williamsdingmann.com

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Wallace Lloyd Carlson, age 91, Sartell, died Aug. 15, 2020, at his home in Sartell.

A celebration of Wallace’s life will be 4-6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 31, at the Benson Funeral Home, St. Cloud. A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept.

1, at Fleming Cemetery, Aitkin County.

Wallace was born May 20, 1929, in Palisade to Lloyd and Rose (Erlandson) Carlson.

He married Maxine H. Weston Sept. 12, 1953, in Palisade. Wallace worked as a truck driver his whole working life

Women of today from front Upon arrival, families met volunteers at a welcome table, where they checked in and gave their contact information before going with the photographer. Three options were provided for a backdrop with the photo shoot – an oak tree by an open field, rocks by the river or a stone and log building.

Following the photo shoot, photos could be emailed or sent via disc or USB flash drive.

The project coincided with the Minnesota Women of Today kid’s week, which is normally celebrated statewide with various events for children.

In the past, the Sauk Rapids Women of Today has done crafting events, play days at the park or movie theatre outings; the event changes each year.

With many of their previous events taking place at Municipal Park in Sauk Rapids, the group looked to once again use the park for the outdoor event as the novel coronavirus brought added restrictions to what they could host. Moldenhauer has photography training

Renate M. Chaika

Wallace L. Carlson

and was very proud of that fact. Wallace and his wife Maxine resided in Aitkin County, Indiana and the Sauk Rapids-Royalton area prior to moving to Sartell. He was a member of Northland Bible Baptist Church.

Survivors include his

daughters, Karin (Jim) Urbanski of Sartell; Judy (Terry) Burggraff of Owatonna; and Julie (Jim) Palm of Owatonna; sisters, Irene Bartz, Iris Weston, and Darlene Homoki; brothers, Charles Carlson and Robert Carlson; seven grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; and four great great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Maxine on Sept. 4, 2017, daughter Patricia Annette Capetz, great grandson Jordan Reed Puckett, and two brothers, Larry and Arnold Carlson.

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Judy Moldenhauer focuses on the camera Aug. 17 in Sauk Rapids. Moldenhauer took photos throughout the Sauk Rapids Women of Today Pictures in the Park event.

The group said they plan to do Pictures in the Park each year. They hope to have a better way of scheduling appointments.

Trossen also hopes to have the event earlier in the summer, as well promoting it further ahead of time.

“We had a great time meeting all the new families and seeing all of the different dogs,” Trossen said. “It was fun to watch people interact with their pets in different ways in front of the camera. We have already been discussing the next Pictures in the Park event.”

James R. Bump

Celebration of life was 11 a.m. Aug. 21 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Sauk Rapids for James R. Bump, age 86, who passed away Aug. 18, 2020, at Country Manor Apartments in Sartell.

The Rev. David Hinz officiated and burial was in the church cemetery.

Visitation was one hour prior to the services Friday at the church.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home, Sauk Rapids.

James Robert Bump was born April 8, 1934, in Rapid City, South Dakota, to James D. and Iva Jane (Davis) Bump.

He married Connie Rae Sunding June 9, 1957, in Rapid City, South Dakota, Jim served our country in the U.S. Army from 1957-59 as a combat engineer. He worked as a civil engineer for the Iowa Department of Transportation for 38 years, retiring in 1998.

James R. Bump

Jim and Connie moved to Sauk Rapids in 2003.

He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church where he was involved in Bible study and Salt and Pepper. Jim volunteered with Angel Food Ministry and Place of Hope. He enjoyed gardening, sports, traveling and the Canadian Rockies. Jim was exact and precise, was good with directions, and had a wonderful memory and recall. He had a great sense of humor. His heart never left the South Dakota School of Mines. Jim was proud and endured his illness well.

Jim is survived by his

wife, Connie of Sartell; son and daughter, the Rev. James A. (Pam) Bump of South Haven and Jennifer (Terry) Kurash of Sauk Rapids; brother, Vernon L. (Gloria) Bump of Sioux Falls, South Dakota; grandchildren, Amy, Melissa, Natalie, and Holly; and great grandchildren, Sophie, Owen, Connor, Brinley, Sawyer, and Logan; sisters-in-law, Sharon Queen of Houston, Texas and Judy Kryger of Indianapolis, Indiana; and many nieces and nephews.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents.

Memorials are preferred to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network PANCAM. Jim was a proud seven year survivor of pancreatic cancer and in honor of this we invite you to wear the color purple.

Obituary, guest book and video tribute available online at www. williamsdingmann.com

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Container grown trees While trees grow best outdoors in the ground with plenty of room to spread their roots, it is possible to grow some trees in containers. Be- GREEN & GROWING cause soil above IN BENTON COUNTY ground cools BY LINDA G. TENNESON more than soil at ground level, trees grown in containers usually need to be moved indoors during the winter months. Container trees may be kept indoors all year round or moved out during the frost-free season, and then returned to an indoor location during the winter months. So before selecting a tree, several things need to be considered. First, is there room indoors for the tree to grow during the cold months? Container grown trees often need pruning to keep them from reaching room ceilings. Also, trees that are moved in and out of doors must be movable. Will it be possible to move the plant considering the weight of the tree, soil and container? Containers kept on platforms with sturdy casters are one solution to this, but exterior doorways usually have slightly raised thresholds that may make moving a heavy plant across them difficult.

When growing any tree in a container, use as large a container as possible and one with a drainage hole. Tree roots need room to grow and expand. Regular fertilization, watering and repotting when necessary are also required. When repotting a tree, use a container a few inches larger than the previous one if possible and trim the tree roots to encourage new growth and to stop roots from growing in a circle inside the outer edge of the container. When choosing a tree, also check for information as to its adaptability to growing conditions.

Some plants object to the shift from warm, humid, outdoor air and sufficient sunlight to the drier and shadier conditions found indoors.

Trees that will grow indoors include the Norfolk Island Pine, which is a native of an island east of Australia. It is often sold as a decorative plant during the holiday season but may grow up to 20 feet tall indoors in a container. Coffee trees may be purchased as small plants but will grow to several feet tall. They may or may not bloom and then produce a coffee bean.

Fig, Japanese Maple and dwarf conifer varieties are also candidates for container growing. Citrus trees – lemon, lime and orange – are often grown indoors and may produce edible fruit. The Meyer and Ponderosa varieties of lemon grow well as house plants. Citrus trees grow best indoors with 65 degrees days and a slightly lower temperature at night. They also require acid fertilizer.

All trees grown in containers require time to adapt when moved with the seasons. A tree grown outdoors in full sun should be placed in a shady location for a few days to adapt to a lower light condition before being moved indoors. Plants should be checked for insects and diseases before being moved indoors and quarantined apart from other indoor plants if necessary. Adapting a tree from indoor to outdoor lighting in the spring would be a reverse of this procedure.

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

Wrestlound A skill that comes with time and change, oldest daughter, who I coached all summer to adaptability is the theme of this year. You may wrestle out her frustrations with God because not feel confident in it now, but this skill is bethere was nothing her or I could do about it, ing worked out in you for future success. Work, watched me turn into a puddled mess, becomschool, events, sports and church have been on ing bitter at the lack of help I was receiving a sliding scale of cancellations. Zoom meetfrom family. She indeed was farther ahead of ings, work from home, online submissions and me because her grappling with God was over in-person physical distancing parameters with as I was beginning mine. Her prayers became masks. You never know when it will change my sustainment. She became nourishment for or where you will end up as you wait for our me as the Holy Spirit finally quieted my spirit.

LIFE BY FAITH world to presume itself, fully functioning.

She directed me to take my own advice and Before the spring, our family was already BY MERCY NYGAARD surrender the battle, giving victory to God. familiar with adaptability. A big move, unexI say all this only to encourage you. If I do pected pregnancies and school changes had us singing the not point you to the source of all of our peace, then I am tunes of, “We have no idea what’s going to happen next,” not going to be able to comfort you at all. This life is allong before COVID-19. In the thick of it, change can be a ways changing. There has always been one constant in it. tornado of emotions. If you do not feel it mentally, often God’s big story has always been the promise of Jesus and times you can feel it physically. Whether you feel more what he was going to do and what he did do at the cross. run down than usual or there is an intense tension in your His first coming and his second coming. His first coming shoulders, it is the result of internalizing the pressure of was our rescue. “It is finished,” he said as he took his last uncertainties and not talking it through with someone who breath. He is seated at the throne in glory. We were crehas gone through it before. That someone, first and fore- ated for His glory. What then should we live for other than most, should be God. that? Anything other than his glory would be for our own.

When I sobbed and cried out to God why was this How can I glorify God in what I am going through happening, why was I so weak and pregnant with so much right now? How are you going to use this for your glory, on my plate, I eventually ended up in my husband’s arms, God? Show me, I am your servant, so that I can be nourcontinuing to cry, “I don’t get it, I just can’t understand ishment for others who will be going through something it.” Then, a friend came over and her only words of en- similar eventually. couragement were, “You can’t expect others to help you This life is always changing. Go back to God’s design for the choice that you made.” for you. Go back to his covenant, and do not stray from To me, I did not choose to be pregnant, and now I had its permanent, constant covering. His covenant promises no choice but to homeschool. Her words did not comfort to rescue you now while we wait for his second coming, me. My husband’s embrace with no words, standing quiet adapting to whatever life throws at us. Do not delay. Acin solidarity, were more comfortable than any words at cept his rescue now. Wrestle if you have to, but ultimately all. But it was the continual conversations with God and surrender the wrestling match and make him Lord of your the rest I found as I sought him for refuge that helped life. me embrace adaptability. This is a gift, not a burden. My

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Sports have returned to the Sauk Rapplaying teams within the Central Lakes ids-Rice High School scene, and I cannot be Conference this season, which includes the only one excited about it. It is great to Apollo and Tech high schools from St. watch our soccer players, swimmers, tennis Cloud, Sartell-St. Stephen, Alexandria, players and runners prepping for the upcomRocori, Fergus Falls, Willmar, Brainerd ing season after an extended hiatus since and temporary additions of Moorhead mid-March due to COVID-19. and Bemidji.

Football and volleyball players will wait While fans are a critical aspect to until spring to compete, but they, along with high school athletics, and other activiall spring sport athletes, have the opportu- ON THE SIDELINES ties, it will be OK. Those fans not at the nity to be together as a team for 12 practices BY ANNA HINKEMEYER competitions will cheer their classmates this fall. and friends on from afar until they are alThings are different for the five sports that will lowed back into events. take the course, court, field and pool. Girls swim and This is where our role as a newspaper comes in, dive will compete in front of empty stands. The two and why it is critically important we continue to get soccer teams will be allowed two passes per player the support from the community around us. for immediate family spectators. Tennis and cross Star Publications received guidance stating country will be allowed to have immediate family as we are allowed to cover sporting events as we have well, with requirements of being outside the competi- in the past. However, we also have restrictions. Only tion area. While it will impact the team atmosphere one reporter can be at an event, and we are limited on and overall morale of the team, athletes and coaches how long we can be at an event. remain positive and push their teams to achieve goals.

In the limited time we are allowed to be at Mindset is key to achieving what you are setting these events, we will do our best to capture the esout to do. So athletes, we see you even if most of your sence of the game in our coverage. We are honored cheerleaders cannot be there with you in person. We to be your source for Storm athletics and hope you understand the heartbreak of a shortened season, and continue to read throughout the season. postseason decisions will not be made until the end of As a Sauk Rapids-Rice graduate myself, I love September. The Central Lakes Conference has a con- covering all aspects of the school district but have ference championship event of some sort built into grown a love for the athletics in my five years workthe schedules to allow the teams a chance to compete ing with the Sauk Rapids Herald. for something. It is not an easy thing to endure, but So, thank you, for trusting me and the rest your optimistic mentality and your excitement for of my team with your hometown coverage. I will do having a season among uncertainty is admirable. my best to highlight the best of each sporting event Competitions are limited to two teams with the throughout the season, and cover the games and exception of cross-country who may compete in meets from the sidelines. groups of three teams. Storm athletes will only be

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Youth show resilience, adaptibility through alternative fair showcase

BY ANN OLSON BENTON COUNTY 4-H EXTENSION EDUCATOR

FOLEY – Benton County 4-H’ers embraced the challenges of the novel coronavirus pandemic and rose to success as they submitted projects for the 2020 Benton County 4-H Virtual Showcase. The youth could never have anticipated the projects they began working on earlier in the year would not be showcased at the Benton County Fair. Instead, the youth took pictures and videos of their projects and submitted them online to be judged for the first virtual showcase of its kind.

“Thank you for participating,” said Doug Bening, a 4-H poultry judge of St. Cloud. “It shows a lot of drive for those of you who followed through to completion. You started in January and even with all of the cancellations you pushed forward.”

Bening’s comment was a common theme amongst 4-H judges and community members. Youth participated in many of the same areas they would during a normal year. There were general projects displaying commitment and creativity of photography, crafts and fine arts, food, fashion, needlework, clothing and textiles, gardening, performing arts, shop, wildlife, vegetables and more.

Each youth who submitted a general project uploaded several photos of their project.

They also had an opportunity to interact with

the judge for that project area through an online teleconference.

Dan Martens, Foley resident and former University of Minnesota Extension Educator, judged shop, wildlife and exploring the environment.

“I want to start by commending you for following through on your project and making the effort to exhibit this online,” Martens said to Liam Pederson, a third grade 4-H’er from Sauk Rapids who was showcasing a shop project.

“This is a great learning experience, erience, especially PHOTOS SUBMITTED in today’s ’s “Although it Benton County 4-H member Austin Molitor Be w o r l d kkneels aside his champion breeding was a difficult year without with the COVID gilt which he showed in the 2020 g virus.

You are having an in-person county Benton County 4-H Virtual Showcase. making the best Molitor received champion in swine M quitting was not of life.

W h efair, n sshowmanship grades 6-8, and in the life gets wrinpoultry project he received champion p an option.” kled, itt poultry egg production white egg layer, po champion poultry market pen of guineas and cham can be espee- Austin Molitor champion poultry showmanship grades 6-8. champ cially valuable uable to have the he charsuch as poultry, swine, egg layer, champion poult acter to make ake the best of about her stuffed llama beef, dairy, sheep, rab- poultry market pen of things as we go along.”

A smile came over for the child and fam- bit, goat and llama were guineas and champion showmanship Liam’s face as Martens’ ily development project also submitted through poultry photographs and video. grades 6-8. area. words sunk in.

His sister Morgan, a “I took a bunch of Youth shared what they “I built the car myself, but it can’t drive,” pictures of Peace Llama, learned and asked ques- freshman, also showed in swine and poultry.

Pederson said. “I think my favorite stuffed ani- tions of the judges.

“Although it was Morgan Molitor rethe motor is burned out. mal, posing her in differSomething else that I ent positions to create a a difficult year with- ceived champion poultry built was a catapult, and book with the photos,” out having an in-person bantam breeding trio, I shot my sister’s Chap- Spiczka said. “I named county fair, quitting was champion poultry stanit ‘The Adventures of not an option,” said Aus- dard breeding trio and stick across the room.”

Pederson and Mar- Peace Llama.’ I wanted tin Molitor, of Sauk Rap- champion swine showmanship grades nine and tens had a great con- to create a book and be ids.

Austin Molitor is a above. versation as Pederson able to read it to kids to seventh grade member Both Molitors plan processed through his make them laugh.”

Spiczka received re- of the Graham 4-H Club. to participate in the vircreative design.

The conversa- serve champion for her He received champion tual statewide showcase.

The virtual showcase tion was one of the many book and read her book in swine showmanship between 4-H’ers and aloud to her Granite grades 6-8, and in the was the last opportunity judges during the Zoom Clouds 4-H Club over a poultry project, he re- for several 4-H’ers to ceived champion poul- showcase their skills.

Zoom call. calls.

Livestock projects try egg production white Zoe Spiczka, a fifth grade 4-H’er from Sauk Rapids, created a book

“My 4-H experience has probably been one of the best things that has happened to me,” said Izzy Bukovich, a Sauk Rapids member who is one year post high school. “I’ve learned so many skills, and most importantly for me, I’ve learned to always make the best better.”

Bukovich received champion rabbit showmanship grades nine and above, champion and reserve champion rabbit small breed, among others. Bukovich said she made the best of her last year in 4-H. “While it may not have been the ending I wanted, I’m happy in myself that I did my best to work with what I was given,” Bukovich said.

Other youth had similar feelings to Izzy.

“I was pretty bummed out when I found out that the county fair was canceled this summer but thankful and appreciative that we were able to do a virtual fair,” said Chase Dahler, a seventh grade 4-H’er from Foley who showed beef. … “It was actually kind of fun doing the virtual fair at our farm with my brothers and sisters.

We washed and groomed our animals just like we would have done for the fair, haltered them up and led them around just as we would have done at the fair. We showcased three market steers and four prospect calves from our family; it was fun doing that together.”

Dahler received champion beef purebred dairy steer and champion beef prospect calf.

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“I took a bunch of pictures of Peace Llama, my favorite stuffed animal, posing her in different positions to create a book with the photos.

I named it ‘The Adventures of Peace Llama.’ I wanted to create a book and be able to read it to kids to make them laugh.”

- Zoe Spiczka Zoe Spiczka, a fifth-grade student from Sauk Rapids, created and submitted a book about her stuffed llama for the child and family development project in the 2020 Benton County 4-H Virtual Showcase.

Spiczka, a member of the Granite Clouds 4-H Club, received reserve champion.

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from page 8 He plans to participate in the virtual statewide showcase.

Claudia Schlough, a fifth grader from St. Cloud, is in her first year of 4-H. She showed ducks in the showcase and was successful. Schlough earned champion ducks-market pen of two and champion ducks-breeding pen.

“I love to watch them grow throughout the summer and feeding them corn in the evenings,” she said.

This past 4-H year was definitely a bit different than we have had in the past all across the state. However, our 4-H’ers continue to soar and rise above as they often do.

We are so proud of our Benton County 4-H’ers.

4-H offers programming ming for youth in kindergarten rten through one year past high school throughout Minnesoesota. 4-H continually workss to reach new youth and famiilies in rural, suburban and urban communities.

To learn more about Benton County 4-H, contact the Benton County 4-H Office at 320-968-5077 or email szafr001@umn.edu.

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“I love to watch them grow throughout the summer and feeding them corn in the evenings.”

- Claudia Schlough

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FOLEY – 2020 marks the third year of the National Association of Conservation Districts technical assistance grant program. This program was created with funds from the United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service for the purpose of increasing staffing at the field level and providing conservation services to farmers, ranchers and communities across the United States.

To date in 2020, NACD and NRCS have awarded $15 million in technical assistance grants. Since the program’s inception, NACD has funded technical assistance in all 50 states and three U.S. territories.

On July 21, NACD awarded $6.5 million in technical assistance grants to nearly 400 conservation districts, including a $50,000 grant to Benton SWCD. The SWCD will utilize these funds for planning and designing activities associated with Environmental Quality Incentives Program. Benton County is a high workload area for EQIP and from 2013-19 has received the highest contract allocation per square mile in Minnesota at just over $15,000 per square mile. Benton SWCD is processing and ranking approximately $3 million in 2020 applications, equal to over $7,000 per square mile. This technical assistance grant will allow the SWCD to hire staff to plan, design, oversee installation and implementation of nutrient management, soil erosion, irrigation and other EQIP projects.

“The Collaborative Conservation Grant awarded to Benton County SWCD in 2020 will help address some of Minnesota’s pressing natural resource concerns in one of the busiest counties,” said Troy Daniell, NRCS conservationist. “The Natural Resources Conservation Service in Minnesota relies on our strong partnership with our soil and water conservation districts. We are pleased to see Benton County SWCD be selected for the award.”

Visit NACD’s website to learn more about the grant program, www.nacdnet.org/technical-assistance-grants/.

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ST. CLOUD – Catholic Charities Senior Dining is providing frozen meal pickup through a pilot program, the Senior Dining Frozen Meal Expansion Project. The project is partially funded under a contract with the Central Minnesota Council on Aging as part of the Older Americans Act. Meals are available 1-3 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25, at Catholic Charities Emergency Services Food Shelf, 157 Roosevelt Road, Suite 100 Door C, St. Cloud.

Eligible participants must be 60 years of age or older; all clients must complete an annual registration form.

There is no cost to participate; however, donations will be accepted. Meals are available in quantities of 10 and up to 30 per calendar month. The meals are packaged in oven-safe containers that are easy to heat and eat in both conventional and microwave ovens.

Catholic Charities Senior Dining, a program of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St. Cloud, has been providing low-cost meal options for seniors 60 and older in Central Minnesota for more than 55 years.

Extension to host goat, sheep webinar

FOLEY – The University of Minnesota Extension will host a webinar starting at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 26. The webinar will focus on the nutritional requirements of small ruminants during the winter months, mainly forages.

Discussion will center around management practices of efficiently storing and maintaining high quality forages as well as economic impacts of these management practices on sheep and goat farms. Those interested in goat or sheep production are invited to attend.

Information and registration can be found at z.umn.edu/goatsheepwebinar. Registration is required by noon Tuesday, Aug. 25. The Zoom link will be emailed after registration closes.

If you are unable to attend the live session, registrants will receive the recording via email.

For more information, please contact Brenda Postels, post0060@umn.edu or 320-203-6063

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2020 Benton County Virtual Showcase results Child development grades 3-5 reserve champion: Zoe Spiczka, of Granite Clouds.

Clothes you buy grades 3-5 blue: Alaina Ferkinhoff, of Central Minnesota Lama Club.

Clothing and textiles, non-garment grades 3-5 blue: Zoe Spiczka.

Cloverbud item made at home: Lauren Dahler, of Cornerstone Clovers, Frances Rudnitski (3 ribbons), of Elk River Critters, and Matthew Szczech (2), of North Benton.

Creative crafts grades 3-5 blue: Katie Gramke, of Running Rapids; Khloe Hackett, of Graham; Eliza Jopp, of Duelm; Zoe Spiczka; Peyton Szczech, of North Benton; and Brayden Zintek, of Shamrock Shakers.

Creative crafts grades 3-5 champion: Ben Zintek, of Shamrock Shakers.

Creative crafts grades 6-8 blue: Madilyn WoitallaMix, of St. Pat’s.

Creative crafts grades 9 and above champion: Emma Jopp, of Duelm.

Creative crafts grades 3-5 blue: Katie Gramke.

Demonstration champion: Claire Chmielewski, of Busy Bees.

Demonstration grades 9 and above blue: Claire Chmielewski.

Demonstration individual grades 9 and above blue: Brady Roberts, of 79’ers.

Elements of photography grades 6-8 red: Raelee Lyon, of Mayhew Lakers.

Elements of photography grades 3-5 blue: Lyla Beehler, of Duelm, and Ashley Paulson (2 ribbons), of Minden.

Elements of photography grades 3-5 champion: Khloe Hackett.

Elements of photography grades 3-5 red: Lyla Beehler and Eliza Jopp.

Elements of photography grades 6-8 champion: Henry Gramke, of Running Rapids Elements of photography grades 6-8 blue: Henry Gramke (2 ribbons), Raelee Lyon, Jenny Paulson (2), of Minden, and Katie Paulson (2), of Minden.

Elements of photography grades 6-8 champion: Henry Gramke.

Elements of photography grades 6-8 red: Katie Paulson.

Entomology grades 3-5 blue: Zoe Spiczka.

Exploring the environment grades 3-5 blue: Lacey Brenny, of Central Minnesota Lama Club.

Fashion review clothes you buy grades 3-5 blue: Sophia Beauchamp (2 ribbons), of Graham, and Alaina Ferkinhoff.

Fine arts grades 3-5 blue: Lyla Beehler (3 ribbons), Alaina Ferkinhoff, Elise Gramke, of Running Rapids, Katie Gramke, Khloe Hackett, Ashley Paulson (2), and Claudia Schlough, of Central Minnesota Lama Club.

Fine arts grades 3-5 champion: Elise Gramke.

Fine arts grades 3-5 red: Elise Gramke and Katie Gramke.

Fine arts grades 3-5 reserve champion: Zoe Spiczka.

Fine arts grades 6-8 blue: Jenny Paulson (2 ribbons), Katie Paulson (2) and Madilyn Woitalla-Mix. Fine arts grades 9 and above blue: Marizza Lenz, of Minden.

Fine arts grades 9 and above champion: Kennedy Pederson, of Minden.

Fine arts grades 9 and above red: Marizza Lenz

“I love dancing. I practiced whenever I could. I make sure to smile big and do my best.”

Flower gardening grades 3-5 blue: Alaina Ferkinhoff, Khloe Hackett, and Kayla Szczech, of North Benton.

Food and nutrition grades 3-5 blue: Jack Dahler.

Food and nutrition grades 6-8 red: Madilyn WoitallaMix. Food and nutrition grades 9 and above blue: Emma Jopp.

Food preservation grades 3-5 blue: Jack Dahler and Roman Rudnitski (2 ribbons), of Elk River Critters.

Needle arts grades 3-5 blue: Alaina Ferkinhoff and Elise Gramke.

Performing arts grades 3-5 champion: Eliza Jopp.

Performing arts grades 9 and above blue: Emma Jopp.

Performing arts grades 9 and above champion: Emma Jopp.

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Registered junior yearling champion: Ashley Betker, of Elk River Critters.

Showmanship grades 3-5: Marnie Rahm, of Cornerstone Clovers.

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Showmanship grades 3-5 blue: Taylor Posch.

Market goat-wether champion: Taylor Posch.

Lama Performance course grades 3-5 blue: Claudia Schlough, of Central Minnesota Lama Club.

Performance course grades 9 and above chamPHOTO SUBMITTED pion: Marizza Lenz, of Eliza (left) and Minden.

Emma Jopp Performance course showed their grades 9 and above reskills in dance serve champion: Mickaila category of Lenz, of Minden. performing Performance course, arts for the grades 6-8 blue: Isabella 2020 Benton Pederson, of Minden.

County Virtual Showmanship grades 3-5 Showcase. blue: Claudia Schlough.

Eliza earned Showmanship grades 6-8 champion in blue: Isabella Pederson. grades 3-5.

Showmanship grades 9 and above champion: Marizza Lenz.

Showmanship grades 9 and above reserve chamCloverbuds: Lauren pion: Mickaila Lenz.

Dahler and Malorie Rahm, both of Cornerstone Clo- Poultry Chicken breeding pen vers.

Dairy breed calf blue: of one male and two feJack Dahler, Addison males blue: Marizza Lenz Dahler, Marnie Rahm and and Mickaila Lenz, both of Maya Rahm, all of Corner- Minden, and Colton Stanstone Clovers; and Chase gler and Lane Stangler, both of St. Pat’s.

Henry, of Duelm.

Heifer calf red: Bryant Showmanship grades 6-8 champion: Austin Molitor, Pierce, of Minden.

Market steer blue: Zach- of Graham.

Showmanship grades 9 ary Pollard, of 79’ers.

Purebred dairy steer and above champion: blue: Addison Dahler, Jack Morgan Molitor, of Graham.

Dahler and Chase Henry.

Registered fall calf blue: Showmanship grades 9 Nolan Hackett, of Elk Riv- and above reserve champion: Mickaila Lenz. er Critters.

Registered junior year- Chickens bantam breedling blue: Katelyn Pollard, ing pen of one male and of 79’ers, and Leighton two females champion: Hackett, of Elk River Crit- Morgan Molitor.

Chickens bantam breedters.

Showmanship grades 9 ing pen of one male and females reserve and above blue: Bryant two champion: Austin Molitor.

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Steer calf blue: Katelyn Chickens breeding pen of one male and two females Pollard. champion: Morgan Molitor.

Dairy Cattle Spring (junior) calf blue: Chickens breeding pen of Raelee Lyon, of Mayhew one male and two females reserve champion: MickLakers. aila Lenz.

Chickens egg production Dairy Goat Dry yearling doe blue: pen of two pullets, brown Emma Goertz, of 79’ers, egg layers champion: and Lydia Hunt, of Duelm. Mickaila Lenz.

Dry yearling doe cham- Chickens egg production pion: Brooke Goertz, of pen of two pullets, white egg layers champion: Aus79’ers.

Junior doe kid blue: Lydia tin Molitor.

Chickens market pen of Hunt.

Senior doe kid blue: two males or two females champion: Mickaila Lenz.

Brooke Goertz.

Senior doe kid reserve Ducks breeding pen of one male and two fechampion: Lydia Hunt.

Senior doe kid blue: males champion: Claudia Schlough, of Central MinEmma Goertz.

Market goat-wether blue: nesota Lama Club.

Lydia Hunt, Brooke Goertz Ducks market pen of two males or two feand Emma Goertz. males champion: Claudia Schlough.

Meat Goat Cloverbud: Chase Posch, Guinea market pen of two males or two females, of St. Pat’s.

Junior meat breeding same breed champion: doe registered or grade Austin Molitor. reserve champion: Taylor Guinea breeding pen of one male and two females, Posch, of St. Pat’s.

Senior meat breeding doe same breed champion: registered or grade cham- Morgan Molitor. pion: Taylor Posch.

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Benton County marriage licenses

– Anthony Willard Elliott and Sarah Elizabeth Kaschmitter, both of Sauk Rapids.

– Mitchell Robert Litfin and Jaclyn Lee Schuldt, both of Sauk Rapids.

– Ryan Henry Becker and Kimberly Ann JurekDiskerud, both of Rice.

Students named to president’s list

ST. CLOUD – Rice residents Joshua Bovitz, Annastasia Lentner, Colin O’Leary, Jonathon Rau, Sidney Simmons, Karen Slimmer, Margaret Varilek and Jennifer Winters along with Sauk Rapids residents Kody Duffy, Zachary Feldhege, Kali Gummert, Ellie LeBlanc, Maya Line, Reid Lunser, Randall Nolan, Kristin Reynolds, Magdalene Stamm, Frank Trevino Ramirez, Kristin Van Lith and Adam Willson have been

named to the St. Cloud Technical and Community College president’s list for achieving a 4.0 GPA following spring semester.

Students named to dean’s list

ST. CLOUD – Rice residents Michael Alexander, Isaiah Hall, Amanda Hommerding, Taylor Lebakken, Tate Nolden, Lily Prince and Abagail Swenson along with Sauk Rapids residents Austin Erickstad, Natalie Ethen, Ian Hayes, Adam Iburg, Kalley Johnson, Richard Majeski, Chad Montag, Tyler Schave, Ashlynn Strandberg, Abby Symalla, Casey Tschida, Victoria Umerski, Elie Weinert, Jennifer Wicktor and Larina Young have been named to the St. Cloud Technical and Community College dean’s list for achieving a GPA of 3.5 to 3.99 following spring semester.

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Police Activity Report

Sauk Rapids Police Department Aug. 12 0933 hours: Officers received a complaint from the 1700 block of Avian Park of a wallet stolen overnight. Complainant said cards from the wallet were used in Sartell and St. Cloud. Information was collected to help officers obtain video from businesses where the card was used.

Aug. 13 1634 hours: Officers responded to a garage fire on the 800 block of Ninth Avenue North.

Officers removed a vehicle from the garage and smothered the fire with a fire extinguisher.

Aug. 14 0945 hours: Officers received a complaint from the 200 block of Seventh Avenue North for males advertising sealcoating for driveways.

Homeowner was concerned it was a scam because the males did not provide business cards or information on services.

Incidents: 26 assists, 20 suspicious activity reports, 18 various calls, 16 traffic stops, 13 medical calls, 7 permits, 6 human services reports, 5 alarms, 5 thefts, 4 missing persons, 4 disturbances, 4 domestics, 4 driving complaints, 4 vehicles, 3 suicidal persons, 3 open doors, 3 animals, 2 child,

2 civil complaints, 2 property, 2 dumping, 2 harassments, 2 extra patrol, 2 frauds, 2 burglaries, 2 violation court orders and 2 fireworks.

Rice Police Department Aug. 12 1353 hours: Officers received a complaint regarding illegal dumping from the 2000 block of Pine Road Northwest. Officers located a television and photographed it; the television was too heavy to remove immediately.

Incidents: 10 various calls, 4 suspicious activity reports, 2 assists and 2 property.

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Sheep Market lamb champion: Alexandria Burdette, of North Benton.

Market lamb-wether or ewe blue: Alexandria Burdette.

Registered or commercial breeding ewes, February ewe lamb blue: Izzy Bukovich, independent Market lamb-wether champion: Alex Burdette.

Market lamb-wether blue: Alex Burdette.

Swine Cloverbud: Frances Rudnitski, of Elk River Critters.

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Gramke is the champion of the grades 6-8 elements of photography category in the 2020 Benton County 4-H Virtual Showcase.

Market barrow blue: Showmanship grades 9 Austin Molitor and Morgan and above reserve chamMolitor, both of Graham; pion: Bryant Pierce.

Bryant Pierce, of Minden; and Landrie Walz, of St. Pat’s.

Market gilt blue: Raelee Lyon, of Mayhew Lakers, Roman Rudnitski and Landrie Walz.

Registered or commercial breeding gilt born after Immediate openings for Jan. 1 blue: Austin Molientry level positions. tor, Morgan Molitor, Bry• Laser Operators ant Pierce and Roman Rudnitski.

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Rabbit Showmanship grades 3-5 champion: Colton Lermon, of Duelm.

Showmanship grades 9 and above champion: Izzy Bukovich, independent.

Small breed junior buck under 6 months of age blue: Izzy Bukovich (2 ribbons).

Small breed senior buck over 6 months champion: Izzy Bukovich.

Small breed senior buck over 6 months of age reserve champion: Izzy Bukovich.

Small breed senior doe over 6 months of age blue: Izzy Bukovich (2) and Colton Lermon.

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PUBLIC NOTICES

BENTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 4, 2020 The Benton County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on August 4, 2020 in the Benton County Board Room in Foley, MN with Commissioners Steve Heinen, Ed Popp, Spencer Buerkle, Warren Peschl and Jake Bauerly present. Call to order by Chair Buerkle was at 9:00 AM followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.

Peschl/Heinen unanimous to approve the agenda as written.

Appearing under Open Forum were Rod Gapinski (4996 – 75th Avenue NE, Sauk Rapids) and Jim Studenski (5115 – 75th Avenue NE, Sauk Rapids). Gapinski stated “...we have a driveway issue at my shop...we have a cluster development next to my property which is not an issue...it’s gone through planning and zoning...and approved...it went through the commissioner board...and approved...three weeks after everything was gaveled by both boards...all of a sudden, driveways started changing.... entrances started changing...it was stated in the minutes of the meetings at the time that my driveway was not to be used...I have a commercial excavating business...they are proposing putting a residential driveway added onto my driveway...I really need to keep my place secure...it’s pitting neighbors against neighbors and friends against friends...I don’t like the change without any public hearing on the change...I’m not against the neighbor building...I wish there would be another public meeting on it to re- look at this driveway issue...” Studenski added “...this was all decided and voted on by the zoning board and by the commission board to OK it the way it was...and then all of a sudden the driveways changed...it was good the way they initially put them in...it would have been nice to have some type of a meeting...of what was going to go on...”

Popp/Bauerly unanimous to approve the Consent Agenda: 1) approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of July 21, 2020 as written; 2) accept and file Committee of the Whole Minutes of July 13, 2020 as written; 3) accept and file Committee of the Whole Minutes of July 14, 2020 as written; 4) approve Language Line contract and authorize the Chair to sign; and 5) approve contract with Climb Theatre to provide educational materials related to aquatic invasive species, and authorize the Chair to sign.

Troy Heck, County Sheriff, referenced a law passed during the 2020 legislative session, and made effective August 1, 2020, which requires the Benton County Board to provide an opportunity for public comment on the Sheriff’s Office use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV)/drones and UAV policy. He explained that the Sheriff’s Office purchased two UAVs for law enforcement use in January of 2020, prior to the enactment of this law; these UAVs have been used on several occasions since their purchase in law enforcement missions and in service to other county departments. Heck stated that the Sheriff’s Office is in the process of updating their UAV policy to reflect the new statute requirements; a search warrant is required for drone usage, with specific exemptions to the requirement. The public comment period was opened and Sheriff Heck read the following comments into the record which were received per social media site: • “I think it’s a good idea. If you do nothing wrong, you have nothing to worry about.”

• “Thorough documentation of each incident where used as warranted.”

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• “I think you should be able to use whatever tools are needed to help in this day and age.”

• “Can you say more spying?”

• “Do whatever you have to do to keep law and order.” o “What—areyounuts?”

• “Yes, they are great. I can’t confirm or deny if I may have gotten a speeding ticket from a UAV in Miami, Florida in 2012.”

James Hovda (160 N Freedom Road, Rice) was present to speak, stating “...I fully support the program...on many law enforcement vehicles the words to protect and serve are displayed...protection of their citizens and then to serve in many different capacities...locating fugitives... locating lost people...this law enforcement tool can act as a multiplier of law enforcement people...its recorded data could be used to educate judges, prosecutors and juries...to better understand what happened...I would encourage you commissioners to fund, to the fullest, Sheriff Troy Heck’s request for this valuable program...” No other comments were received; the public comment period was closed.

Sheriff Heck explained that, in May of 2017, Benton County entered into a contract with CentraCare for medical services in our jail; he stated that he has been very happy with the services provided by CentraCare and would like to continue to partner with them in finding better solutions to manage the health of individuals occupying the jail. Heck stated his belief that their price is “in line” with what you’d see from other jail medical providers; he feels the current jail medical budget can support the 12% increase negotiated for 2021 (it is anticipated that the lower inmate count will last through mid-year 2021, resulting in reduced expenses for hospital visits, thereby freeing up funds to support the increase). Bauerly inquired if additional quotes were obtained. Heck responded “...we did not get additional quotes this year...last year, CentraCare came in as the least expensive...when we are looking at the numbers that were coming at us from the other medical providers last year, considering the total cost because of the records management component...this $201,600 is still in line with what they were quoting us in 2020...” Headley confirmed that while it may be good practice, acquiring additional bids is not required. Following brief discussion, Bauerly/ Heinen unanimous to approve a contract with CentraCare for 2021 jail medical services, and authorize the Chair to sign.

Nadean Inman, Auditor-Treasurer, reported that Canvassing Board membership includes two members of the County Board who are not candidates at the election. Commissioners Peschl and Popp volunteered to serve on the Canvassing Board (August 13th at 10:00 AM).

The Regular County Board meeting was recessed at 9:27 AM to conduct a Human Services Board meeting.

The Regular County Board meeting was reconvened at 9:29 AM. Monty Headley, County Administrator, explained that the resolution approved by Benton County, Stearns County, Sherburne County and the City of St. Cloud provides for the creation of a nine-member St. Cloud Regional Airport Advisory Board; once the Federal Aviation Administration has approved the transfer of the Airport from the City of St. Cloud to the Regional Airport Authority, the Advisory Board will then become the formal St. Cloud Regional Airport Authority. Headley noted that each member

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Headley stated that the Benton County SWCD has requested that the County Board appoint one Board member to represent the County in discussions with Sherburne County about potential watershed boundaries and agreements to implement the One Watershed-One Plan concept.

Peschl/Heinen unanimous to appoint Commissioner Ed Popp to represent Benton County in discussions with Sherburne County on One Watershed-One Plan.

Headley provided follow-up on the complaint raised

by Scott DesMarais at the July 21st County Board meeting regarding golf balls from the Foley golf course driving range landing on Mr. DesMarais’ property. Headley stated that the County Attorney’s Office has advised that this is a private civil matter between neighboring property owners and that the property owners should seek the advice of a private attorney (the golf course is located in the city so the county would not have jurisdiction over how the golf course conducts its business). Headley noted that he also spoke with the County Department of Development Director who feels there are no land use actions the county could take at this time. He stated that he has shared this information with Scott DesMarais. Peschl noted that he spoke with the Foley City Administrator who agreed with the county’s conclusion. No action was taken.

Headley requested Board discussion, and possible action, to set forth broad parameters for the Benton Economic Partnership to follow when distributing CARES funds to local businesses. He referenced a listing of potential criteria which he compiled based on plans received from other counties as well as his own; there was consensus of the Board to send this listing as shown to the BEP Board and report back to the County Board any changes proposed

by BEP. Bauerly commented “...if we expand the scope of this, there is a concern on how much BEP can handle... maybe we can do a segment of it...it’s important to get it right...” Headley confirmed the December 1st deadline for spending of the funds; he noted that the County Attorney’s Office is drafting a contract between Benton County and BEP—a provision in the agreement will allow BEP to use CARES funding for its administrative costs. He indicated that county staff are compiling a listing of the county’s CARE-eligible costs from March to current; his plan is to provide Board members with the dollar amount that the county may claim by the next County Board meeting—this will provide a sense of the dollar amount that BEP will have to direct to local businesses.

Board members reported on recent meetings they attended on behalf of the county.

Peschl/Popp unanimous to set Committees of the Whole: August 27, GSDC Meeting of Investors & Partners.

Popp/Heinen unanimous to adjourn at 9:59 AM. Spencer C. Buerkle, Chair Benton County Board of Commissioners ATTEST: Montgomery Headley Benton County Administrator R-34-1B

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BID DATE AND LOCATION: Sealed bids will be received at Sauk Rapids-Rice District office at 1835 Osauka Rd NE, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 then virtually opened and read aloud. Virtual meeting information will be issued via an addendum. Bids will be received and stamped-in prior to 2:00 PM local time on September 3, 2020.

PRE-BID CONFERENCE: A pre-bid conference will be held at 3:00 PM on August 24th, at Pleasantview Elementary ,1009 6th Ave N. , Sauk Rapids, MN 56379. A site walkthrough will take place immediately following. No extras will be allowed because of the bidder’s misinterpretation to the amount of work involved, bidder’s own error, negligence, or failure to examine the site.

START DATE: Work will begin after receipt of the signed contract from the Owner. The anticipated award date is September 22nd, 2020. Pre-construction and submittals work related to the project is to commence immediately after receipt of the signed contract. The onsite work will begin on the premises no later than October 5th, 2020 SUBSTANTIAL AND COMPLETION DATE: Owner requires all work to be substantially complete in different areas throughout the site on or before milestone dates as listed in the Summary of Work as well as the overall construction schedule provided in section 01 32 10 Project Schedule Requirements. Final completion of all Phase 1 work must be completed by May 6, 2022. Phase 2 work must be completed by August 19, 2022

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Maeda is pitching like an ace When the Twins gave up flame-throwing prospect Brusdar Graterol to acquire veteran starting pitcher Kenta Maeda in February, it seemed like the type of deal that could potentially turn into one of those COLUMNIST shortsighted win-now SPORTS

BY ANDY THAYER trades an organization regrets years down the road. That might be the case. However, after watching Maeda’s first five starts in a Twins uniform, I am starting to think the Twins got far more than a reliable starting pitcher in return for Graterol. They might have gotten their ace.

Maeda’s dominant performance against the Brewers Aug. 18 was a joy to watch. He allowed one measly bloop single in 8 1/3 rock solid innings, struck out 12, and at one point retired 21 Brewers in a row. He featured pinpoint command of all his pitches – a four-seam fastball, a sharp slider and a truly filthy split-change that drops off the table. Starting in the third inning, he struck out eight batters in a row, and he generated an incredible 26 swings and misses throughout his masterful performance.

The Twins only lead the American League Central Division by a razor-thin half game margin over the Indians, and without Maeda, they would be in quite a bit of trouble. Maeda and Randy Dobnak have been the only two reliable starters in the rotation thus far, and the Twins are desperate for someone else to step up. Rich Hill and Jake Odorizzi have each only made two short starts as they have battled injuries, Homer Bailey has been as unreliable as predicted, and Jose Berrios has struggled mightily in the early part of the season.

Berrios, in particular, needs to figure things out. There is no excuse for a pitcher with his arsenal to have a 5.92 ERA and 1.64 WHIP after five starts. He is throwing harder than ever before, and his pitch movement looks as nasty as ever. As we have seen in the past, his stuff is all-star caliber, not AAA-caliber. The problem is he is consistently falling behind hitters, and it is leading to walks and hitters sitting on his fastball in favorable counts. His BB/9 and K/ BB rates are the worst of his career, and it is simply a matter of poor command.

Fortunately for the Twins, Maeda has been there to pick up the slack. Brusdar Graterol is off to a decent start in Los Angeles, with a 3.72 ERA, two losses, three holds and seven strikeouts in 9 2/3 innings, but Maeda has clearly been the most valuable player in that trade thus far. At a time when the Twins have been desperate for reliable starting pitching, Maeda has given them a 3-0 record, 2.27 ERA, 0.63 WHIP and 5.5 K/BB in his five starts. Those are acecaliber statistics, and if Berrios does not figure things out soon, my guess is Maeda is going to be toeing the rubber for the Twins’ first playoff game in late September.

Taking over in a

challenging season

Cross-country, girls swim and dive have new head coaches

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BY ANNA HINKEMEYER | STAFF WRITER

n a year of uncertainty, two Sauk Rapids-Rice High School sports programs are seeing greater change. Sandie Lahr is taking over as head coach of the boys and girls cross-country teams, while Megan Dingmann and Whitney Weisz are stepping up to co-head coach the girls swim and dive program.

All three head coaches have been on the coaching staff previously which helps the transition as they learn their new role along with protocols brought on by the novel coronavirus pandemic.

Lahr has been part of the cross-country coaching staff since 2012 and has seen the program grow and evolve. When the head coaching position became available, she knew she wanted to continue moving the program in a positive direction. Since joining the staff eight years ago, she has enjoyed building relationships with the athletes and helping them toward their goals. She also hopes to instill her passion of running into a lifelong activity for her athletes.

Weisz and Dingmann agree in the relationships being the reason for taking on the co-head coaching positions.

“I wasn’t the best swimmer in high school, but the relationships with my teammates were great,” Dingmann said.

“Swimming made me who I am today, so I like to pass that along to the kids. I have been coaching for a long time, and I love all these kids, which is why I am so passion-

ate about swimming.”

Weisz was a swimmer for Little Falls High School, and swam for San Diego State University in San Diego, California, before returning to Minnesota. She said her experience swimming at the collegiate level brings a different perspective.

Dingmann and Weisz’s various experiences helped in their decision to tackling team management together.

“We want to be a team, and I think it will be great,” Dingmann said.

“We are just excited to have a season, even with the changes. Our girls are positive and so are we.”

Throughout the season, the swim and dive team will only compete in dual meets. Teams will remain separated and keep to one side of the pool.

Swimmers will not line up behind the blocks. All coaches and participants will need to have a mask on unless they are swimming.

Cross-country will see a lot of changes in the upcoming season – from the structure of meets to requirements at practice.

At meets, teams are required to warm up immediately upon arrival, followed by the race and a cool down before leaving. Only three teams can compete in one meet, and teams will not be allowed to set up camps as they would normally nor will there be an award ceremony. Only 25 people can race at once, and the start and finish lines will differ from previous seasons.

Teams will have a 6 foot box to start in with 10 feet in between each team. At the finish line, participants will cross and be required to move in a specified di-

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rection toward their teammates. Masks will be required at all times, unless running.

Due to the Minnesota State High School League requirements of a maximum 250 people per meet, only immediate family members will be allowed to watch. The girls swim and dive team will also compete without spectators but plans to livestream their meets online.

“We will have fans cheering us on away from

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the pool,” Weisz said. “We are making every attempt to keep the girls positive even without their fans.”

Post season competitions are uncertain for both sports. Weisz and Dingmann said there are discussions of moving the girls swim and dive conference meet to the final meet of the season, but that conversation is ongoing. Cross-country is similar.

“We are just hoping our girls can have a chance to taper and have their moment to shine in a big competition, whether it’s in a conference meet or whatever we can plan,” Weisz said. “It’s important to our girls and really gives them something to work toward.”

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Minnesota State High School League Approved Fall Sports Seasons Girls Tennis

Start date: Aug. 17 First competition date: Aug. 24 Last date of regular season competition: Oct. 3 End date: Oct. 17 Total weeks including postseason: 9 Maximum number of contests: 11 Maximum number of contests per week: 2 Dual meets only (No invites or tournaments) Opponents: Conference, section, local teams only

J u n i o r M a g g i e Fernholz practices ball-handling skills Aug. 17 at the Sauk RapidsRice High School practice fields in Sauk Rapids.

Fernholz is the starting goalie for the girls soccer team.

Girl Swim and Dive

Start date: August 17 First competition date: August 27 Last date of regular season competition: October 17 End date: October 31 Total weeks including postseason: 11 Maximum number of contests: 11 Maximum number of contests per week: 2 Dual meets only (No invites) Opponents: Conference, section, local teams only

PHOTOS BY ANNA HINKEMEYER

Senior Abbie Tangen swims across the pool Aug. 17 at Sauk Rapids-Rice High School in Sauk Rapids. Tangen is returning to the team after making a state appearance in 2019 and will be a co-captain this year.

Boys and Girls Soccer

Start date: Aug. 17 First competition date: Aug. 27 Last date of regular season competition: Oct. 10 End date: Oct. 24 Total weeks including postseason: 10 Maximum number of contests: 11 Maximum number of contests per week: 2 Opponents: Conference, section, local teams only

Boys and Girls Cross-Country

Start date: Aug. 17 First competition date: Aug. 27 Last date of regular season competition: Oct. 10 End date: Oct. 24 Total weeks including postseason: 10 Maximum number of contests: 7 Maximum number of contests per week: 2 Dual or Tri meets only (No invites) Opponents: Conference, Section, local teams only

Alyssa Meyer volleys a tennis ball during practice Aug. 17 in St. Cloud. Meyer is a junior at Sauk RapidsRice.

Seniors Cole Gauerke (left) and Jared Bentrud run laps around the trails at Mayhew Creek Park Aug. 17 in Sauk Rapids. The two are co-captains of the boys cross-country team and two of the strongest runners in the program.

Sophomore Kaitlyn Myra serves during a practice singles match Aug. 17 at Apollo High School in St. Cloud. The Collision girls tennis team is a cooperative between Sauk Rapids-Rice and Apollo high schools.

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