Sauk Rapids Herald - September 12 edition

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Saturday, September 12, 2020

Sauk Rapids man facing murder charges Allegedly supplied narcotics in drug overdose death ST. CLOUD – A 34-year-old man is facing murder charges following a drug overdose death that took place in the city of Sartell, according to a criminal complaint filed in Stearns County.

Robert Allen Mrozek, of Sauk Rapids, was arrested by the Benton County Sheriff’s Office Sept.

8 and transported to the Stearns County Jail where a warrant had been Robert Allen issued for Mrozek his arrest.

Mrozek is charged with felony third-degree murder in selling, giving or distributing controlled substances in connection with the death. He faces a maximum penalty of 25 years imprisonment and $40,000 fine.

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Vol. 166, No. 23

Anderson discovers passion for radio at WVAL

BY EVAN MICHEALSON | STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS – Listeners adjusting their radio dials to WVAL on 800 AM and 102.3 FM on Saturday mornings will come across the Spotlight Show. It is a clever segment focused around a singular classic country legend, yet it delves into a wide collection of country artists and subgenres.

The master behind the soundboard is Tavis Anderson, a Rush City resident without a radio degree and less than three years of experience behind the microphone. And yet, the Spotlight Show has seemingly found its way into the hearts of diehard country fans as a homage to some of their favorite stars.

“One of my favorite phrases from my show is, ‘You never know which direction we’re going to go,’” Anderson said.

“You never know what you’ll hear next. I think that’s what listeners enjoy. Radio is incredible theatre for the mind.”

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PHOTO BY EVAN MICHEALSON

Tavis Anderson speaks into a microphone Sept. 10 at the WVAL radio station in Sauk Rapids. Despite having no radio training or experience, Anderson stepped into the world of radio with WVAL as the host of the Spotlight Show on Saturday mornings.

Make way for students Sauk Rapids-Rice begins slow start to 2020-21 PHOTO BY NATASHA BARBER

Rice Elementary School students make their way into the school building after their morning trip on the bus Sept. 10 in Rice. Sauk Rapids-Rice students began school on various days this past week, dependent on their grade level or beginning letters of their last name.

PUBLIC NOTICES • Benton County Summary Financial Statement 2019 - pg. 9, 10, 11 • Assumed Name - Lindberg McLaughlin - pg. 11 • Benton County Planning Commission - pg. 11 • Benton County Public Works Public Announcement - pg. 11 • City of Sauk Rapids City Code Revisions - pg. 11

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Cleaning the air

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BY ANNA HINKEMEYER | STAFF WRITER

rom the cars we pollution are all around drive to chemicals us. in the turf in our Jerry Dirks, of Sauk yards, the causes of air Rapids, wants to increase

Jerry Dirks shows native plants in his backyard Sept. 8 in Sauk Rapids. Dirks planted the flowers and shrubs to aid pollinators such as bees and butterflies.

awareness of air pollution and its consequences.

His main median for this is through his website, www.cleanairplan.com.

“I created this website to help others learn what they can do to improve air pollution,” Dirks said. “I think there is a role in the everyday citizen to not pollute.”

Dirks’ advocacy for air pollution control and reduction was sparked by his family’s lake cabin near Willmar. His parents purchased the property when he was 7 years old, and the area came with a well-kept sandy beach to play on. However, over the past three to five years, the beach has washed away as well as the embankment of vegetation.

With the excess moisture and other climate factors, Dirks began investigating. Soon after, he created his website. Dirks has always enjoyed writing, so blogging about environmental topics was the natural way for him to raise awareness. The website was created in late April, and Dirks hopes to do public speaking once the ongoing coronavirus pandemic ceases.

“I tell a lot of people that if we don’t do something in the next 10 years, this is going to be catastrophic,” Dirks said. “We cannot continue to pollute like this and think nothing is going to happen.”

In his own life, Dirks takes fewer showers, consolidates his trips to drive less, composts his food waste and is working to transform his backyard into a wildflower garden.

He encourages others to support pro-conservation politicians and organizations.

Through his blog, Dirks has addressed a variety of topics, including climate change and COVID-19, food choices, simple actions to reduce air

PHOTOS BY ANNA HINKEMEYER

Jerry Dirks stands with a rake in his backyard Sept. 8 in Sauk Rapids. Dirks is an advocate for less pollution and blogs about topics surrounding pollution on his website.

pollution and composting, among others. The blog posts found on his website are usually the result of a book or newspaper article Dirks has read or a topic he is passionate about.

One of his posts talks about the effects of a turf yard versus native plants, trees and shrubs. The post is also a result of his reading of “Bringing Nature Home: How You Can Sustain Wildlife with Native Plants” by Douglas W. Tallamy. Through the book, Dirks said he learned the impacts of growing grass and its maintenance.

The book also inspired Dirks to transform his backyard from lawn to natural wildflower and shrubbery habitat. He said he wants to benefit the pollinators such as bees and butterflies.

“Who said a beautiful lawn is the best way to landscape?” Dirks said.

“The amount of water needed to form grass is

Jerry Dirks’ backyard is in the middle of a transformation Sept. 8 in Sauk Rapids. Dirks removed the grass from the yard and will be replacing it with native plants and shrubs to reduce air pollution.

astronomical, and lawn mowers are very polluting. I am changing my yard in hopes others see it and follow suit. Everyone has an obligation to plant native plants in their yard.”

Dirks said he is an advocate for clean air and less pollution to benefit his grandchildren and their generation, but he also feels he has a responsibility because of the ac-

tions of his generation.

With each book or newspaper article, Dirks continues to inform his audience of the impacts of pollution and what each person can do to help.

“We owe it to the next generation to fix this,” Dirks said. “It’s a lifestyle, and I’m hoping other people start making a change too.”

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The idea might as well have originated from nowhere. For about two deMonday, Sept. 14, 6 p.m. – Sauk Rapids City cades, Anderson worked Council Meeting. Sauk Rapids Government Cenin the railroad industry, ter, 250 Summit Ave. N., Sauk Rapids. starting out as a crane conductor and engineer Monday, Sept. 14, 7 p.m. – Sauk Rapids-Rice before finding himself in School Board Meeting. Work session and cona management position as sent agenda. Sauk Rapids-Rice High School, 1835 a division superintendent.

Osauka Road N.E., Sauk Rapids.

He grew disillusioned with his career choice Tuesday, Sept. 15, and Wednesday, Sept. 16, 9 a.m. and hated the title he posto 1 p.m. – 55+ Driving Improvement First Time sessed. And then, one day, Course. Facilitated via teleconference. For more an idea formed. information or to register, visit www.mnsafetycenPHOTO BY EVAN MICHEALSON “I was listening to the Tavis Anderson adjusts portraits on the wall Sept. 10 in the WVAL ter.org or call 1-888-234-1294. radio while I was at work on-air studio in Sauk Rapids. Anderson grew up listening to classic and it just hit me,” he Tuesday, Sept. 15, 9 a.m. – Benton County Board country music, which laid the framework for his new passion as a said. “Somehow, I came DJ for WVAL. of Commissioners Meeting. Benton County Adup with the premise of the ministration Building, 531 Dewey St., Foley.

Classic Country Spotlight beforehand, and he said the radio, you are talking said. “It’s getting to be Show. Then, I thought, some other station might to one person,” he said. more than I thought, but Tuesday, Sept. 15, 11 a.m. to noon – Living Wa‘OK, now you have to have been interested in “You’re talking to that one I’m enjoying it immense- ters Food Shelf Dispersal. Living Waters Lutheran Church, 1911 Fourth Ave. N., Sauk Rapids. find a radio stait, but he got person driving in traffic, ly.” tion to take it.’” shut down,” because they feel you are Scanning WVAL’s Tuesday, Sept. 15, 11:30 a.m. – TOPS Weekly Sure, AnderWeber said. “I only talking to them. As a classic country library, Meeting. Weigh-in followed by meeting focused son had nothing said, ‘Let me listener, you become part the inspired Anderson on healthy eating, incentives, fun and friendship. to provide as see what you’ve of the on-air person’s life, believes he has enough Atonement Lutheran Church, 1144 29th Ave. N., far as experigot.’ He came because you hear them ev- music to continue the St. Cloud. For more information, call 320-492ence. However, over and told me ery day.”

Spotlight Show for an- 0410. he had always the idea for the Anderson has become other decade. Eventually, found himself program.” familiar to the Sauk Rap- he may extend the show Tuesday, Sept. 15, 4-6 p.m. – Rice Area Farmers intrigued with A n d e r - ids area in far more than an concept to other radio Market. Sponsored by Rice Women of Today. Vetradio. Growing Tavis Anderson son’s classic auditory sense. His 7-foot stations or perhaps host a erans Memorial Park at the intersection of North up on a farm, he country acu- frame and occasional us- show that encompasses a Division and East Main streets in Rice. often rode in the tractor, men and his love for the age of WVAL apparel has different genre of music. and the only stations he sound quickly impressed made him a recognizable One thing is for certain: Wednesday, Sept. 16, 6-7 p.m. – Living Waters received were talk shows WVAL, ho introduced figure. While he knew his Tavis Anderson has found Food Shelf Dispersal. Living Waters Lutheran out of the Twin Cities their newest talent to the idea would find a listener his calling.

Church, 1911 Fourth Ave. N., Sauk Rapids. metro. Whether it was world of radio through a base, his show’s stature “For me, it’s my getTommy Mischke or Joe two-week training session has eclipsed his original away,” he said. “Getting Friday, Sept. 18, 11 a.m. to noon – Living Waters Soucheray, it felt like the that saw Anderson learn expectations. in the studio, turning the Food Shelf Dispersal. Living Waters Lutheran hosts were talking direct- how to operate the equip“A lot of times, you’ll lights down low, having a Church, 1911 Fourth Ave. N., Sauk Rapids. ly to him. ment, adjust his voice for be out in public and some- coffee or Dr. Pepper and “There’s still a ro- a radio setting and time one might hear you talk having the lights of the Saturday, Sept. 19, 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Watab mance about radio, about his track selections to fol- and come over and say, monitors and soundboard and Langola Townships Clean Up Day. Arrive before noon. Bring a packaged food item for the how the voice come from low format.

‘You sound like the guy glow, to me, it is just re- Rice Food Shelf. Pines Edge Grocery parking lot, many miles to a little box “That’s something on the radio,’” Anderson laxing.”

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According to the complaint, law enforcement was dispatched April 8 to the 100 block of LeSauk Drive, Sartell, for an investigation into a death. At the scene, officers found evidence of suspected heroin use near the body. An autopsy performed revealed the death was due to mixed heroin and fentanyl toxicity – schedule I and II drugs, respectively, according to the Drug Enforcement Administration.

While investigating, officers learned Mrozek provided the drug mixture to the individual prior to the death. Text messages between the parties about the toxicity of the drugs and surveillance video of an exchange were revealed.

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4-H Appetizers are a hit

Summer sessions expose youth to various projects “I am ready to get on the Zoom call,” said 4-H’er Luke Brenny, a fifth grade student from Rice.

Brenny’s mom told him he needed to wait another 10 minutes.

This was how excited

youth were to participate in the Benton County 4-H Appetizers – informational project sessions which took place via teleconference over the course of summer.

Summer intern, Rachel Danielson, hosted

4-H’er Emma Kaschmitter, a fourth grade student from Sauk Rapids, displays her bird feeder she made in early August. Benton County 4-H Appetizer sessions were hosted by summer intern, Rachel Danielson.

eight sessions that included loom weaving and making ice cream, s’more cones, cookies, slime, homemade pizza, birdfeeders and suncatchers.

Some youth joined all sessions and others jumped in on those that interested them.

“I loved shaking the ice cream and throwing it back and forth with my brother,” said Lacey Brenny, Luke’s sister who is also in fifth grade.

Luke and Lacey attended almost all of the 4-H Appetizer calls, but the two approached the activities differently from one another. For example, during the rainbow suncatcher, Luke decided to explore using all the colors in one big pile with no real order to the colors. Lacey followed the directions, carefully placing one color row at a time to make a true rainbow. Both completed the projects.

“I enjoyed getting my done fast, so I could eat chips while the girls worked on finishing their rainbows,” Luke said.

Emma Kaschmitter also participated in the summer sessions. Kaschmitter is a fourth grade 4-H’er from Sauk Rapids.

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Sophia Beauchamp, a fourth grade 4-H youth from Rice, stirs a mixture while making a bird feeder in early August during a Benton County 4-H Appetizer Zoom call. Eight sessions offered over the summer allowed youth to try various 4-H project areas.

“I was missing our 4-H day camps, so getting to do virtual 4-H Appetizers was super fun, making neat things,” Kaschmitter said. “I really liked how my bird feeder I made turned out.”

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Rice remits payment in summer road project

BY NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

RICE – The Rice City Council worked through a list of housekeeping items at its Sept.

8 meeting. The meeting was scheduled for Tuesday, rather than Monday, due to the Labor Day holiday.

Most notable was the first and final payment to Burski Excavating, Inc. for completion of the road work on First Avenue Northeast and Third Avenue Northwest. All closeout documents were submitted to the city prior to the meeting, so Clif Allen, city

engineer with Moore Engineering, recommended payment in full.

“Things went really well and really fast, so we’re doing everything all at once, including the retainage,” Allen said.

The council approved unanimously the payment of $88,663.36 and directed treasurer Sheri Johnson to remit the payment immediately. The cost was $2,376 less than the original bid because fewer materials were used than expected.

“I wish they all went that well,” Allen said.

“And, I think I mentioned it at the last meeting, if you want to do another project next year, let’s start planning now.”

The next meeting is 6 p.m. Sept. 21, where the council is slated to approve its preliminary tax levy for 2021. The council will host a work

The next meeting is 6 p.m.

Sept. 21, where the council is slated to approve its preliminary tax levy for 2021. session prior to the meeting to answer any questions and work through additional information; they met in work sessions regarding the levy and budget before and after the Sept. 8 meeting as well.

In other council news: – Discussed stop sign violators at the intersection of Sixth Avenue Northwest and Fourth Avenue Northwest. A resident, Ray Loehrer, brought the issue to the council’s attention but

was unable to attend the meeting.

Clerk Julie Fandel informed the council they can reduce the speed limit by resolution if they wish, but after brief discussion and insight from Allen in regards to driver behavior, the council agreed to not move forth with a resolution. Council members supported extra patrol in the area.

– Approved council member Paula Kampa as an interim park board member. Kampa abstained from this vote.

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wonderful ability to talk to anyone.

Elaine is survived by her children, Cindy Abraham of Sauk Rapids and Scot (Becky) of Lonsdale; brother, Wayne (Margie) Smolnik of Sauk Rapids; sister-in-law, Peggy Smolnik of Sauk Rapids; grandchildren, Tiffany (Ty) Forner, Mindy (Ryan) David, and Austin (Jerreise); great grandchildren, Riley, Carter, Jackob, Isabella, Brenten, Kylee and Sophia; and special neighbors, the Mike and Nancy Kuefler family.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Joe on Nov. 28, 2019; son-in-law, David Abraham; and brothers, Jim and Dick Smolnik.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the St. Cloud Hospital, fourth floor surge one, especially Whitney and Deb for the comfort and care that was given to Elaine; to the Mike and Nancy Kueffler family; and to Winnie Doroff for the years of unwavering friendship.

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“Some day you will read in the paper that Elaine Poepping has died – don’t believe a word of it at that time I shall be more alive with Christ than I have ever been.” – Elaine M. Poepping A celebration of life and faithfulness will be 11 a.m., Saturday, Sept.

12 at Trinity Lutheran Church for Elaine M. Poepping, 86, who passed away Sept. 8, 2020, at the St. Cloud Hospital. The Rev. John Beck and the Rev. David Hinz will officiate and burial will be at the parish cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the celebration Saturday at the church.

Elaine, daughter of Selda and George Maiers, was born May 29, 1934, in Sauk Rapids. She was united in marriage with Joseph “Joe” Poepping June 21, 1953, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Sauk Rapids.

Elaine was co-owner of Smolnik Electric from 1967 to 2007. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, the Altar Guild, Ladies Aid, Bible study, and Sauk Rapids American Legion Auxiliary Post 254. Elaine enjoyed reading and studying the bible. She was steadfast in her faith and never wavered. Elaine was extremely proud of each family member for their individuality and achievements.

There wasn’t anything she wouldn’t do for her family. She had a great sense of humor and liked to partake in innocent pranks but truly had a heart of gold and the

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EDITORIAL

Bringing houseplants under the roof again If you placed your houseplants outdoors this summer and protected them during our recent frost, it is time to bring them inside for the winter.

This is best GREEN & GROWING done gradually, IN BENTON COUNTY the reverse of BY LINDA G. TENNESON the process for acclimating seedlings to the outdoors in the spring. When the nighttime temperatures go below 45 degrees, bring the plants in. Tropical plants need to come indoors sooner, when the nighttime temperatures are 50 degrees or so. Inspect the plants for insects and diseases. Plants need to adjust to the lower light conditions found indoors, even if they are eventually placed near very sunny windows. Moving houseplants in outdoor shade for a few hours each day and then indoors a few days later will allow them to adjust. Some plants are sensitive to light and temperature changes and will drop their leaves when they experience a change in either condition and then grow new leaves afterward. Several sources recommend immersing a pot almost to its rim in a large container of water. As water enters the drainage hole, the soil becomes so wet that snails, earthworms and other insects will come to the surface to avoid drowning. They then can be picked off and disposed of. Plants treated this way should be allowed to dry out well before being watered again.

A magnifying glass is useful for inspecting all sides of houseplant leaves.

Aphids may leave sticky honeydew on the plant stems and leaves. Mealybugs appear to be tiny cotton balls stuck to the plant. A fine white webbing may be the only evidence of spider mites. Any colored bumps attached to the plant may also be tiny insects. Placing the plant over a large piece of plain paper and then shaking the plant to see if any insects drop off is another idea.

Some plants may be cleaned by spraying them with a water hose to wash off any insects. Insecticidal soap or horticultural oil may be used to destroy insects that cannot be removed by any other method.

However, be sure to follow the package directions because these chemicals are dangerous when misused. Cotton swabs dipped in rubbing alcohol may also work to remove individual insects.

Some plants may need to be repotted with the tops and roots pruned if the plants have grown too big to be manageable indoors. Fall is also a time to wash a lot of soil off the roots and then repot the plant with fresh soil which will provide a new supply of nutrients. At the same time, the roots may be inspected for diseases and damage. Fertilizer should be added at half the package directions. Plants that suddenly receive too much fertilizer may die from shock. Adding fertilizer in small amounts allows the plant to be monitored and additional fertilizer may be added later if needed. Plants that have been outdoors and then moved indoors should also be segregated or quarantined for a few weeks so any insects or diseases do not migrate to plants that have remained indoors all summer.

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

Labor Day not in vain This past Labor Day had my perspective building will be in vain, and the proof will be diving all over the place. My husband strongly the crumbling of that house. encouraged me to sit and soak the family The first verse in Psalm 128 exhorts, over the long weekend even though I had a “Blessed is every one who fears the Lord, who kazillion things to do. Helping with work on walks in his ways.” That is not only families our homestead, parenting the kids, ministry, but everyone. teaching elementary and design work is a full “When you eat the labor of your hands, plate this season. Because of my husband’s you shall be happy, and it shall be well with leading, Psalm 127 and Psalm 128 never you.” This is directing us to get up and work, before have become so real for me. They are provide, and you will be blessed.

LIFE BY FAITH short songs packed with substantial meaning.

“Your wife shall be like a fruitful vine in Solomon is assumed to be the author, and BY MERCY NYGAARD the very heart of your house, your children like remember, he was the wisest man in the world. olive plants all around your table. Behold, thus If it was not Solomon, then the author is his son David, shall the man be blessed who fears the Lord.” who was a man after God’s own heart. I should spend The author is pointing us back to the family unit. more time here in the Psalms, and tap into its treasure The man is the head and he leads. And, when he does trove. it through a holy and healthy fear of the Lord, the house Psalm 127 begins, “Unless the Lord builds the house, is going to be built strong. Trying to protect the family they labor in vain who build it; unless the Lord guards the on one’s own power is going to prove weak and in vain. city, the watchman stays awake in vain.”

Trusting in God is going to protect against the attacks of Is this a house and a city this Psalm is about or a the devil. In any case biologically, adoptedly, or foster family? Because the next verse is about waking and placed, letting God be the center, the man to be the head sleeping and eating bread only to end with children being of the home and the woman to be a life-giving helper will a blessing. bless children by being able to grow up in a safe and loving James Boice wrote about this Psalm, “The Jew would environment. Those children, raised to love the Lord with ask, ‘Why is the house being built if it is not for the all their hearts, will be a blessing to their parents and then family? And why are the watchmen protecting the city to society. “As a heritage from the Lord. Like arrows in if not for the families that live in it?’ Then as now, the the hand of a warrior, so are the children of one’s youth.” family was the basic unit and most important element of Even if our children find themselves living alone, a society.” single parent, married without children, or any path in life, What an interesting world view. In any culture, in raised in a house built up from the Lord is going to bless any society, the family is the most important element of them for their lifetime. Yes, I believe they will want to society. What about the young singles? How are they to advocate supporting families in society more than anyone relate with this? What about the married without children, and above all else when they come to an understanding or the single parent? They would have the best case for of this. this argument more than the happy wife and husband with One last thing. Psalm 127 ends with, “Happy is the a quiver full of children. man who has his quiver full of them (children).”

I was a single teenager once. No matter where the Quivers have come in different sizes throughout youth finds themselves – in a biological home, adopted, history. Everyone has a different sized quiver. If you do fostered – the environment created by the caretakers is the hard work, fully dedicating the arrows to the Lord, going to have a long-lasting effect on each individual praying and working to make them sharp and straight, youth. We have been studying this for centuries. The and filling that quiver with all you have, you will be youth ought to advocate for and support what God has to blessed and so will society. A quiver can hold one special say about families because God knows what is good and arrow. It can hold six arrows. It can also hold 60 spiritual, best and will save us from a whole lot of hurt. Building a nonbiological arrows. house, as stated in verse 1, is more than brick and beams.

Invest in your children and invest in other’s children Building a house, doing all we can do to strengthen its as God designed it. Endure the headache of praying for foundations and fill it with love for the Lord and out of the and rearing stubbornness and strong wills now to avoid overflow of that love for each other will make the building the heart ache in the future. You will not labor in vain. strong. Without allowing God to build in our faith, the

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First days at middle school

Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School time. ol tim SEL is the process where students staff were eager to welcome students learn nts tss l a how to understand and manage le back into the building for the start ooff their emotions, how to set positive tth h the 2020-21 school year. But in order goals er go and achieve them, how to feel and go for students and staff to learn and express empathy for others, how to start ndd ex practice the safety measures necessary and ry an maintain positive relationships, and to stay healthy and in school, the how he ho to make responsible decisions.

ISD 47 district implemented a modified Despite the many changes, students d By Jessica Messerich, (slow) start. After much planning and staff were excited to be back in the Sauk Rapids-Rice and preparation, implementation of Middle School Principal building. School administration and new and different procedures and staff have worked diligently throughout guidelines to maintain a safe and the summer to prepare our school to healthy learning environment for all, the middle reopen this fall. school was ready to open its doors to students.

Thank you to: The week started with middle school staff – All staff for thinking through every action and enthusiastically welcoming sixth grade students Sept. potential reaction and for getting it done.

8 where they participated in a modified schedule – The custodial staff for cleaning and sanitizing consisting of a class of 2027 meeting, a jumpstart to the building multiple times each day. technology use clinic and a run through of their daily – Food service for figuring out how to feed schedules. On Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, sixth students breakfast and lunch safely every day. grade students were joined by their seventh and eighth – Teachers for planning lessons and for having a grade peers. back-up plan for your back-up plan.

SRRMS students will notice some changes – Paraprofessionals for the direct care of students throughout the school year. Some of these noteworthy each day. changes are: – Our administrative assistants, healthcare – Students are scheduled into cohorts, which professionals and counselors for keeping us on the means a small group of students will work together right track and moving in the right direction. consistently throughout the day from class to class.

This year has not been without challenges for Cohort groups require minimal cross over with other students, families and our communities. cohort groups, thus providing less random interaction Thank you to parents and guardians for your within the student body and a safer environment for patience and flexibility as we learn together how to students and staff. safely navigate this school year, and thank you to – Students will have extended What I Need students for your enthusiasm to return to the classroom time and advisory time so they can focus on making and motivation to learn together academically as well connections with each other and with staff. as your commitment to practice the safety protocols – In order to minimize transitions, students will necessary to stay healthy. Thank you to community remain in the classroom for much of the day and members for your support of the district’s families teachers will rotate from class to class. Students and staff every year, but more intensely this year; and will have lunch in the cafeteria following a modified to area businesses for your continued partnerships schedule with their cohort. and for finding new and innovative ways to support – Students will also benefit from the our communities during COVID-19. implementation of Social and Emotional Learning

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National POW/MIA Recognition Day

Mark Jacobson, Winona First, please understand mental health issues such as bipolar disorder, depression and anxiety are real. They are medical conditions which have been documented, studied and proven to exist. You need to understand when we are sick, we are not just sad or in a bad mood.

At the other end of the spectrum, when we seem to possess the ability to get a million things done and have perfected the art of multitasking, this is usually a sign of impending disaster. Quite frankly, there is usually a runaway train in our brain that is speeding out of control and doomed to crash throwing us back into the pit.

Consider this: If we suddenly grabbed our chest and said we were having a heart attack or began vomiting because of the flu, then would you tell us to snap out of it? Would you expect us to try a little harder? Would you tell us to stop exaggerating? Or, would you be more apt to believe us because you are witnessing the physical symptoms taking over?

There is no quick test for mental illness, but for all of us who struggle, it is as real and as terrifying as a heart attack. Just because we are smiling on the outside does not mean our brain is not shutting down or we are fine on the inside. We could be merely one step away from the edge.

As all medical conditions are real, so are illnesses that occur in the brain. As a heart attack can sneak up on you out of nowhere, so can the symptoms of mental illness. As it takes time to recover from a heart attack, it takes time to stabilize the chemicals in our brain.

Our thought process is greatly compromised due to our illness. We cannot will our way out of it. Trust us, we have tried and felt extremely guilty when it has not worked. When you do not take us seriously, it hurts.

Ask yourself this: Would you willingly make us feel guilty for having the flu? You may not even realize you are doing it, but please, do not pass judgment on us. All we are asking for is some compassion and willingness on your part to understand.

If you are struggling with mental health issues and are in need of additional support, I may be reached at gottahavehope38@gmail.com.

Betty Freihammer, Sauk Rapids The U.S. Congress passed a resolution in 1979 for National POW/MIA Recognition Day to be observed on the third Friday of September each year.

So, on Sept. 18, we pause to remember the sacrifices and service of those who were prisoners of war as well as those who are missing in action and also their families.

At present, there are more than 83,000 Americans who remain missing from WWII, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the Gulf War, the Cold War and other conflicts.

In response to ‘Reading the rain’ James Hovda, Rice Ya’ done a super job with the article. Not only did you get my information correct, but you reached out to some of my resources – Pete Boulay and the Benton County soil and water folks. Again, good job.

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Benton County Summary Financial Statement for the year ended December 31, 2019

The purpose of this report is to provide a summary of financial information concerning Benton County for interested citizens. Questions about this report can be directed to Montgomery Headley, Benton County Administrator at (320) 968-5000.

A FULL COPY OF THE COUNTY FINANCIAL STATEMENT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST BY CALLING THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR AT THE NUMBER ABOVE OR BY WRITING TO THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR AT THE BENTON COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER 531 DEWEY STREET, PO BOX 129, FOLEY, MN 56329. IN ADDITION, THIS AND PRIOR YEAR COUNTY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CAN BE OBTAINED FROM THE COUNTY’S WEBSITE https:// www.co.benton.mn.us/151/County-Finances COUNTY OFFICIALS Title Name Elected: Commissioner District #1 Warren Peschl Commissioner District #2 Ed Popp Commissioner District #3 Steve Heinen Commissioner District #4 Spencer Buerkle (Board Chair) Commissioner District #5 Jake Bauerly Auditor-Treasurer Nadean Inman County Attorney Philip Miller Sheriff Sheriff Troy Heck Appointed: Administrator Montgomery Headley Department of Development Director Roxanne Achman Human Services Director Robert Cornelius Land Services Director Michael Harvey Public Works Director Christopher Byrd, P.E. CALL (320) 968-5000 TO REACH COUNTY OFFICIALS

A Profile of Benton County Key Indicator Estimated Population (U.S. Census Est.) Total Assessed Market Value Of All Taxable Property

2019 40,889

Percent Increase 2018 /Decrease 40,545 0.85%

$3,030,286,900 $2,861,815,400

Percent of Property Taxes Collected

99.6%

-0.10%

$41,106,029 $47,148,183

-12.82%

Total Current County Expenditures $44,212,356 $47,114,957 (All Governmental Funds)

-6.16%

Total Revenues (All Governmental Funds)

Total Outstanding Net Bonded Debt

99.5%

5.89%

$5,795,343

$6,910,162

-16.13%

Bond Rating on Most Recent A1 (Moody’s) A1 (Moody’s) General Obligation Bond Issue AA (S&P) AA (S&P) Total Number of Employees

271

268

1.12%

A USER’S GUIDE TO COUNTY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS The following definitions will help citizens understand the terminology used in the County’s financial statements.

COUNTY GOVERNMENTAL FUND TYPES The General Fund is the primary operating fund of the county. It is used to account for all financial resources except those that are required to be accounted for in another fund.

Special Revenue Funds are used to account for the proceeds of revenue sources that are legally restricted for specific purposes. Major Special Revenue Funds include the Road and Bridge Fund and the Human Services Fund.

The Debt Service Fund accounts for resources used to pay the principal, interest and related costs of long-term debt.

The Capital Projects Fund accounts for financial resources used to acquire or construct major capital facilities, improve or construct county roads and bridges, or fund building improvements.

COUNTY FIDUCIARY FUNDS Trust and Agency Funds are used to account for assets held by the county in a trustee capacity or as an agent for individuals, private organizations, other government units, and/or other funds.

MAJOR CATEGORIES OF COUNTY EXPENDITURES Current Expenditures include all expenditures other than capital outlays and debt service on county bonds.

Capital Outlay Expenditures include all expenditures for the construction of county facilities or the purchase of buildings or major equipment.

Debt Service includes all expenditures for the repayment of bonds issued by the county, including the payment of principal, interest and fiscal agent fees associated with the bonds.

General Government activities include expenditures for general county activities such as the County Commis-

sioners, Administrator, Assessor, Auditor-Treasurer, County Attorney, the Department of Development (zoning and environmental services), and the County Recorder.

The Public Safety activities include expenditures for the operation of the Sheriff’s Office and the county jail, plus the county’s share of probation office costs.

The Highways and Streets activities include expenditures for highway department construction and maintenance programs.

The Sanitation activities include expenditures for county solid waste management programs, including countysponsored recycling programs and rural “clean-up” events.

The Human Services activities include the administration of federal, state and county human service programs, including child support collection activities, social service programs such as chemical dependency treatment programs and child protection services.

The Health activities include expenditures for the public health function, including immunization programs, health education, nursing home screenings and clinics for clients enrolled in the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program..

The Culture and Recreation activities include expenditures for the regional library system, the county historical society and county parks.

The Conservation of Natural Resources activities includes expenditures relating to soil and water conversation and the University of Minnesota extension office.

The Economic Development activities include expenditures designed to promote Benton County, help local businesses grow and attract new businesses to the County.

A Profile of Benton County Reconciliation Of The Statement Of Revenues, Expenditures, And Changes In Fund Balances Of Governmental Funds To The Government-Wide Statement Of Activities - Governmental Activities Year Ended December 31, 2019 NET CHANGE IN FUND BALANCES - TOTAL GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS $ (2,737,619) Amounts reported for governmental activities in the statement of activities are different because: Governmental funds report capital outlays as expenditures. However, in the statement of activities, the cost of those assets is allocated over their estimated useful lives and reported as depreciation expense.

Expenditures for General Capital Assets, Infrastructure, and Other Related Capital Asset Adjustments Net Book Value of Capital Assets Disposed Current Year Depreciation

$ 8,848,543 ( 61,882) (4,951,190)

1,075,000

Some capital asset additions are financed through capital leases. In governmental funds, a capital lease arrangement is considered a source of financing, but in the statement of net position, the lease obligation is reported as a liability. Repayment of capital lease principal is an expenditure in the governmental funds, but repayment reduces the lease obligation in the statement of net position.

Capital Lease Proceeds Principal Payments for Capital Leases

3,835,471

Revenues in the statement of activities that do not provide current financial resources are not reported as revenues in the funds.

Deferred Inflows of Resources - December 31 Deferred Inflows of Resources - January 1 (1,288,001)

Principal Repayments: General Obligation Bonds

2,004,718 716,717

Pension expenditures on the governmental funds are measured by current year employer contributions. Pension expenses on the statement of activities are measured by the change in net pension liability and the related deferred inflows and outflows of resources.

(15,007) Repayment of debt principal is an expenditure in the governmental funds, but the repayment reduces long-term liabilities in the statement of net position.

Reconciliation of Governmental Funds Balance Sheet to the Government-Wide Statement of Net Position Governmental Activities December 31, 2019 TOTAL FUND BALANCES FOR GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS $31,231,906 Total net position reported for governmental activities in the statement of net position is different because: Capital assets, net of accumulated depreciation, used in governmental activities are not financial resources and, therefore, are not reported in the governmental funds.

94,714,322 The County’s net pension liability and related deferred inflows and outflows are recorded only on the statement of net position.

Balances at year-end are: Net Pension Liability $ (10,300,029) Deferred Inflows of Resources - Pension Related (6,186,404) Deferred Outflows of Resources - Pension Related 2,825,250 (13,661,183) The County’s Other Postemployment Benefit liability and related deferred outflows are recorded only on the statement of net position. Balances at year-end are:

(368,708) 24,189

(344,519)

Some expenses reported in the statement of activities do not require the use of current financial resources and, therefore, are not reported as expenditures in governmental funds.

Change in Accrued Interest Payable 13,438 Amortization of Discounts/Premiums 39,819 Change in Compensated Absences (36,813) Change in Net Other Postemployment Benefits (9,527) Change in Inventories 63,688 Change in Deferred Outflows of Resources Other Postemployment Benefits 12,401 Change in Deferred Inflows of Resources Other Postemployment Benefits ( 31,805) 51,201 The net revenues of the internal service fund is reported with governmental activities.

(59,026) CHANGE IN NET POSITION OF GOVERNMENTAL ACTIVITIES $ 2,522,218 Other Postemployment Benefits Liability (1,122,950) Deferred Inflows of Resources - OPEB Related (31,805) Deferred Outflows of Resources - OPEB Related 37,397

(1,117,358)

Other long-term assets, such as delinquent taxes, delinquent and noncurrent special assessments, and certain state-aid highway allotments, are not available to pay for current-period expenditures and, therefore, are reported as deferred inflows of resources in the governmental funds.

2,004,718 Long-term liabilities, including bonds payable, are not due and payable in the current period and, therefore, are not reported in the governmental funds.

General Obligation Bonds (5,795,343) Capital Leases (453,311) Compensated Absences (2,819,519) Accrued Interest Payable (71,078) (9,139,251) Internal service fund is used by the County to charge self-insurance services to individual funds. The assets, deferred outflows, liabilities and deferred inflows of the internal service fund are included in the governmental activities in the statement of net position. Internal service fund net position is: 602,386 TOTAL NET POSITION OF GOVERNMENTAL $ 104,635,540 ACTIVITIES

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Benton County Summary Financial Statement for the year ended December 31, 2019

A Profile of Benton County Balance Sheet Governmental Funds - December 31, 2019 Assets Cash and Pooled Investments Petty Cash and Change Funds Undistributed Cash in Agency Funds Taxes Receivable: Delinquent Special Assessments Receivable: Delinquent Noncurrent Accounts Receivable Accrued Interest Receivable Due from Other Funds Due from Other Governments Inventories Prepaid Items Loans Receivable, Net of Allowance Advances to Other Funds Total Assets

Miscellaneous

Debt Service

Capital Projects

Other Governmental Funds

Total Governmental Funds

$ 5 ,704,911 40,238

$ 5,456,002 2 ,377

$ 2,791,473 9,147

$ 6,230,553 642

$ 598,546 -

$ 30,676,724 2,800 217,006

51,790

110,883

-

24,640

121

-

462,769

53,375 31,240 75,534 88,415 86,504 361,461 $ 8,532,636

700 15,438 809,180 284,474 $ 3,663,451

83,979 1,443,088 56,550 $ 7,439,649

7 ,200 369,700 14,303 148 16,627 26,453 $ 5,892,810

$ 2,825,260

11,343 462,051 4,904 $ 6,709,614

21,868 345,607 $966,021

7,200 369,700 152,357 31,240 124,331 2,819,361 284,474 174,411 345,607 361,461 $36,029,441

$ 117,920 301,401 18,461 211,649 649,431

$ 96,402 41,587 563,152 21,868 1,969 724,978

$ 427,575 202,172 13,078 76,480 11,411 730,716

$ 52,586 5,760 8,468 65,327 48,682 180,823

$ 1,500 1,500

$ 38,661 22,358 61,019

$ 20,433 62,456 361,461 444,350

$ 755,077 550,920 563,152 124,331 377,783 60,093 361,461 2,792,817

275,335

814,129

160,933

376,900

24,640

121

352,660

2,004,718

447,965 7,159,905 7,607,870

284,474 1,839,870 2,124,344

56,550 234,175 6,257,275 6,548,000

26,453 4,708,208 600,426 5,335,087

2,799,120 2,799,120

4,904 553,480 6,090,090 6,648,474

610,053 (441,042) 169,011

820,346 8,905,036 6,690,516 8,097,145 6,718,863 31,231,906

$ 8,532,636

$ 3,663,451

$ 7,439,649

$ 5,892,810

$ 2,825,260

$ 6,709,614

$ 966,021

$ 36,029,441

General

Road and Bridge

Human Services

$ 7,411,755 2,800 146,217

$ 2 ,483,484 1 8,385

275,335

LIABILITIES, DEFERRED INFLOWS OF RESOURCES, AND FUND BALANCES LIABILITIES Accounts Payable Salaries Payable Contracts Payable Due to Other Funds Due to Other Governments Unearned Revenue Advance from Other Funds Total Liabilities DEFERRED INFLOWS OF RESOURCES Unavailable Revenue FUND BALANCES Nonspendable Restricted Committed Assigned Unassigned Total Fund Balances Total Liabilities, Deferred Inflows of Resources, and Fund Balances

Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balances Governmental Funds- Year Ended December 31, 2019 REVENUES Taxes Sales Tax Special Assessments Licenses and Permits Intergovernmental Charges for Services Fines and Forfeits Gifts and Contributions Investment Earnings Miscellaneous Total Revenues EXPENDITURES Current: General Government Public Safety Highways and Streets Human Services Health Culture and Recreation Conservation of Natural Resources Economic Development Capital Outlay: General Government Public Safety Highways and Streets Human Services Health Debt Service: Principal Interest Fiscal Charges Total Expenditures

General

Other Road and Bridge

Human Services

Miscellaneous

Debt Service

Capital Projects

Governmental Funds

Total Governmental Funds

$ 11,771,175 331,925 2,072,838 1,590,548 12,968 1,453 575,864 187,998 16,544,769

$ 2 ,311,470 44,250 3,355,131 960,732 87,396 6,758,979

$ 4,798,570 8,173,173 432,316 900 827 183,109 13,588,895

$370,652 38,210 460,451 115,903 26,514 7,260 112 88,539 1,107,641

$ 925,452 411,916 1,337,368

$ 700,936 517,052 476,192 200 8,530 10,800 1,713,710

$6,547 48,120 54,667

$ 20,507,603 517,052 377,199 414,385 14,949,701 3,099,499 39,482 9,813 585,333 605,962 41,106,029

6,236,382 8,470,489 103,139 556,153 423,845 338,753

11,191,151 -

12,366,898 1,076,267 -

535,501 142,180 3,900 510,768 -

-

34,814 -

44,423 52,858 208

6,851,120 8,612,669 11,191,151 12,366,898 1,179,406 560,053 987,471 338,961

26,747 5,694 -

-

471,997 57,218

-

-

146,303 152,453 -

-

26,747 151,997 152,453 471,997 57,218

16,161,202

11,191,151

13,972,380

1,192,349

1,075,000 186,715 2,500 1,264,215

333,570

97,489

1,075,000 186,715 2,500 44,212,356

383,567

(4,432,172)

(383,485)

(84,708)

73,153

1,380,140

(42,822)

(3,106,327)

33,585 (1,003,392) (969,807) (586,240) 8,194,110 $ 7,607,870

3,112,852 (1,000) 3,111,852 (1,320,320) 3,380,976 63,688 $ 2 ,124,344

359,541 368,708 728,249 344,764 6,203,236 $ 6,548,000

193,551 (43,585) 149,966 65,258 5,269,829 $ 5,335,087

73,153 2,725,967 $ 2 ,799,120

465,000 (3,009,941) (2,544,941) (1,164,801) 7,813,275 $ 6,648,474

(106,611) (106,611) (149,433) 318,444 $ 169,011

4,164,529 (4,164,529) 368,708 368,708 (2,737,619) 33,905,837 63,688 $ 31,231,906

EXCESS OF REVENUES OVER (UNDER) EXPENDITURES OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES) Transfers In Transfers Out Proceeds from Capital Lease Total Other Financing Sources (Uses) NET CHANGE IN FUND BALANCES Fund Balances - Beginning of Year INCREASE (DECREASE) IN INVENTORIES FUND BALANCES - END OF YEAR

STATEMENT OF FIDUCIARY NET POSITION AGENCY FUNDS DECEMBER 31, 2019 ASSETS Cash and Pooled Investments Due from Other Governments Total Assets

LIABILITIES $ 1,239,250 490,182 $ 1,729,432

Due to Other Governments Funds Held in Trust Total Liabilities

$ 1,611,654 117,778 $ 1,729,432

Summary of Disbursements 2019 Revenue Fund 2019 Detail of Warrants Issued Salaries & Wages Paid .................................. $5,591,542 ADVANCED DISPOSAL...................................... 6,173 ALLSTREAM...................................................... 21,885 ALPHA TRAINING & TACTICS LLC .............. 10,667 AMAZON.COM .................................................. 29,706 AMERICAN SOLUTIONS FOR BUSINESS .... 10,427 ANOKA COUNTY.............................................. 75,990 APPLIED CONCEPTS INC .................................. 6,576 ASSOCIATION OF MINNESOTA COUNTIES 13,075 AT&T MOBILITY............................................... 16,988 AXON ENTERPRISE INC ................................. 11,907 BAYCOM, INC ................................................... 11,463 BEHRENBRINKER/STEPHEN C...................... 46,105 BENTON CO HIGHWAY DEPT ........................ 55,260 BENTON CO HISTORICAL SOCIETY............. 12,070 BENTON ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP INC .... 75,000 BENTON SOIL & WATER ............................... 212,813 BESSERS BIKE BARN INC ................................ 5,829 BOB BARKER COMPANY INC .......................... 8,868 BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF CTRL MN ................ 6,700 BRADSHAW & BRYANT, PLLC....................... 29,000 BRAINARD LAW OFFICE ................................ 26,400 CDW GOVERNMENT INC ............................... 13,338 CENTRACARE CLINIC................................... 131,318 CENTRACARE HEALTH .................................. 39,553 CGW LAW OFFICE ............................................ 37,092 CHISAGO COUNTY PROBATION ................... 82,328 CITY OF FOLEY................................................. 30,842 CITY OF SAINT CLOUD ................................... 20,623 CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP........................ 51,650 COBORN’S PHARMACY SERVICES #1702 ... 34,840 COLE PAPERS INC ............................................ 17,034 CREATIVE PRODUCT SOURCING INC ................................................ 6,359 DAKOTA COUNTY AUDITOR -TREASURER’S OFFICE................................ 11,856 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS .............. 616,607 EAST CENTRAL ENERGY ................................. 7,220 EAST CENTRAL REGIONAL JUVENILE CENTER ....................................... 87,052 ELK RIVER WATERSHED ASSOCIATION ....... 7,500 ESRI ....................................................................... 9,997 FITBIT, INC........................................................... 9,205 FOLEY AREA CARE ............................................ 7,500 FURTHER.......................................................... 150,040 GALLS LLC - DBA KEEPRS............................. 16,466 GOVERNMENT JOBS.COM INC (NEOGOV) ... 5,718 GRANITE ELECTRONICS ................................ 10,367 GREAT RIVER REGIONAL LIBRARY .......... 544,084 GREATER ST CLOUD DEVELOPMENT CORP ................................................................ 10,000 INITIATIVE FOUNDATION ................................ 5,700 JOHN HANCOCK............................................... 29,830 K & K TIRE & AUTO CENTER ........................ 24,848 KNOWBE4, INC ................................................. 12,574 LAW ENFORCEMENT LABOR SERVICE ...... 32,919 LAW OFFICE OF SAM YOUNG ....................... 26,400 LETG LLC ........................................................... 25,351 LIFE LLC............................................................... 5,825 MADDEN GALANTER HANSEN LLP .............. 9,994 MADISON NATIONAL LIFE ............................ 11,948 MAR-BEN INC ..................................................... 6,645 MARCO TECHNOLOGIES LLC ....................... 54,210 MCDOWALL COMPANY .................................. 10,276 METAFILE INFORMATION SERVICES, INC . 13,616 MIDWAY FORD COMPANY ............................. 23,301 MIDWEST PROTECTION AGENCY, INC. ...... 10,275 MII LIFE INC .................................................... 167,831 MINNESOTA COUNTY ATTORNEYS ASSOCIATION................................................... 5,561 MINNESOTA MONITORING INC .................... 13,732 MINNESOTA STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM ......................................................... 107,558 MN CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENT CTR ........... 29,107 MN COUNTIES INTERGOVERNMENTAL TRUST ............................................................ 239,561 MN MUTUAL LIFE ............................................ 25,922 MN REVENUE ................................................. 349,026 MN SHERIFFS ASSOCIATION ......................... 13,081 MNCCC ............................................................... 90,462 NATIONAL BUSINESS SYSTEMS................... 12,000 NATIONWIDE RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS ... 78,133 NORTH CENTRAL AUTO PARTS ...................... 6,173 NORTHERN BUSINESS PRODUCTS ................ 5,030 NOWMICRO ....................................................... 24,315 OFFICE DEPOT .................................................. 10,428 OFFICE FURNITURE SOLUTIONS INC ......... 15,850 OFFICE OF MN IT SERVICES .......................... 20,524

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Road and Bridge Fund - 2019 Detail of Warrants Issued Salaries & Wages Paid ..................................... $832,164 49ERS FRINGE FUND ....................................... 20,740 ASSOCIATION OF MINNESOTA COUNTIES .. 5,392 BEAUDRY OIL COMPANY............................... 62,192 BOGART PEDERSON & ASSOCIATES INC ..... 5,082 BRAUN INTERTEC CORPORATION .............. 26,514 C& L EXCAVATING INC ................................. 862,032 CARGILL, INCORPORATED .......................... 109,302 CHAMBERLAIN OIL COMPANY ...................... 8,252 CITY OF FOLEY............................................... 279,788 CITY OF SARTELL .............................................. 6,870 CITY OF SAUK RAPIDS ................................... 23,400 DIAMOND VOGEL PAINT................................ 10,327 DLT SOLUTIONS LLC ........................................ 8,916 DOOLEY’S PETROLEUM INC......................... 82,831 DYNA SYSTEMS ................................................. 6,969 EAST SIDE OIL COMPANY.............................. 15,029 EISENSCHENK/STEVEN .................................. 22,650 FURTHER............................................................ 17,435 GATR OF SAUK RAPIDS .................................. 26,796 H & R CONSTRUCTION CO. ........................... 42,360 HACKETT/LARRY & ESTHER .......................... 9,700 HACKETT/MELVIN C & DARLENE A............ 24,500 HACKETT/RANDY & ELIZABETH................. 37,600 HARD ROCK SCREENING, LLC ..................... 43,200 HARVEY ALLAN MEINERT 2009 RVOC TR .... 6,400 HOUK/JEFFREY & MARY ................................ 31,000 I.U.O.E. - LOCAL 49 FRINGE BENEFIT FUND ............................................ 195,920 INDEPENDENT TESTING TECHNOLOGIES, INC ................................... 20,795 INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERAT-........... 5,600 KLJ ENGINEERING LLC .................................. 27,564 KNIFE RIVER CORP-NORTH CENTRAL .. 4,772,468 LAND O’LAKES OIL COMPANY .................... 69,844 LENTNER GRAVEL, INC .................................. 20,548 LITTLE FALLS MACHINE, INC....................... 14,442 MESABI/H & L ..................................................... 9,864 MIDWEST MACHINERY CO............................ 14,566 MINNESOTA DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION .. 13,708 MINNESOTA PAVING & MATERIALS ............ 34,980 MINNESOTA STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM ........................................................... 12,000 MN COUNTIES INTERGOVERNMENTAL TRUST .............................................................. 91,063 MN REVENUE ................................................... 55,225 MOLITOR EXCAVATING, INC ......................... 26,225 MURPHY CHEVROLET .................................... 11,740 NATIONWIDE RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS ... 11,242 NEWMAN TRAFFIC SIGNS ............................. 18,654 NIELSON/PETER ................................................. 7,900 NUSS TRUCK & EQUIPMENT......................... 97,488 PETER/KENNETH J ........................................... 10,000 PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT ASSOC ............................................................ 163,954 PYKA/BRIAN G & HEIDI M............................... 7,200 RDO EQUIPMENT COMPANY......................... 12,422 REDSTONE CONSTRUCTION CO INC ........ 340,790 RICE CONTRACTING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES ...................................................... 950,701 ROYAL TIRE INC............................................... 19,459 SAND CREEK EAP LLC...................................... 9,472 SCHEEL/ANTHONY WAYNE ........................... 18,300

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SCHEEL/KEVIN & ANN ..................................... 6,900 SCHUBERT/JEROME L & NATALIE A.............. 5,900 SIMMONS/DUWAYNE J & MARILYS M .......... 7,000 SKROCH/DENNIS.............................................. 12,500 SKROCH/LEON & JANET .................................. 7,500 STONEBROOKE ENGINEERING INC .............. 6,420 TORMA/ANDREW J & AMMIE M ..................... 5,400 TRAFFIC MARKING SERVICE, INC ............. 123,558 TRI-CITY PAVING ............................................. 34,532 TRUE NORTH STEEL........................................ 65,575 U S TREASURY................................................ 264,696 VANNURDEN/ALLEN & DALE ....................... 11,875 VANNURDEN/ALLEN & ROSE ANN ................ 5,600 VANNURDEN/DALE & ALLEN ....................... 11,875 VERIZON WIRELESS.......................................... 8,116 WESTWOOD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, INC ............................................... 64,021 WIDSETH SMITH NOLTING & ASSOC. ........... 9,066 WOLLAK/JAMES A ............................................. 8,100 WSB & ASSOCIATES, INC ............................... 48,055 XCEL ENERGY .................................................. 39,079 ZIEGLER INC ................................................... 312,521 VENDORS LESS THAN $5000 ....................... 217,627 Total ............................................................ $10,967,487 Human Services Fund 2019 Detail of Warrants Issued Salaries & Wages Paid .................................. $3,858,228 180 DEGREES..................................................... 57,950 ADAMEK/JUSTIN & COREY LYON ............... 10,314 AFSCME.............................................................. 46,085 ALLSTREAM...................................................... 11,516 AMAZON ............................................................ 12,450 ASSOCIATION OF MINNESOTA COUNTIES .. 5,642 AVIVO ............................................................... 342,507 BENSON FUNERAL HOME INC...................... 22,246 BENTON CO AUDITOR-TREASURER ........... 81,660 BENTON CO CHILDREN MH COLLABORATIVE ......................................... 49,473 BOUNDARY FENCE & DESIGN LLC ............. 10,463 BREDECK/JOY................................................... 13,562 BURCH/ DEBRA ................................................ 28,925 CARLSON COUNSELING & CONSULTING .. 11,200 CATHOLIC CHARITIES .................................... 13,101 CATHOLIC CHARITIES-HOPE ........................ 52,979 CDW GOVERNMENT INC ............................... 10,532 CENTRAL MN MENTAL HEALTH CENTER 185,110 CHAMP SOFTWARE INCORPORATED ............ 9,974 CLAUSEN/JOEL & LAURIE ............................... 7,016 COMMERCIAL BUILDING MAINT OF ST CLOUD ..................................................... 100,070 COMMUNITY AND FAMILY SERVICES LLC 12,058 CONKLIN/HEATHER ANNE ............................ 14,329 DANIEL FUNERAL HOME INC ......................... 6,000 DATABANK IMX LLC..................................... 103,469 DEMEULES/BRENNA & JEFF ........................... 7,091 DHS MAPS........................................................ 558,292 DIEGER/JANITA & KEVIN ............................... 42,253 EASTGATE I, LLC ............................................. 16,072 FACTORY HOME CENTER ................................ 7,268 FAMILIES IN TRANSITION SERVICES, INC . 15,121 FOLEY FUNERAL HOME INC ........................... 8,000 FREEDOM CONCEPTS INC ............................... 8,071 FURTHER.......................................................... 291,917 GERARD PROGRAM ...................................... 184,608 GERARD/LAURA ................................................ 5,785 GRAHAM/JANICE ............................................. 42,742 GREATER MINNESOTA FAMILY SERVICE ... 24,967 HAHN-SCHULTZ/MISTY.................................... 5,268 HANSEN/SHERI................................................. 21,884 HANSMEIER/KIMBERLY................................. 19,612 HASS/TAMARA &BENNIE MCWILLIAM...... 23,903 HEARTLAND GIRLS RANCH INC .................. 89,017 HENNEN FURNITURE........................................ 5,806 HENNEPIN CO ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE ... 17,023 HOPE 4 YOUTH ................................................... 8,669 INDEPENDENT LIFESTYLES ............................ 6,042 JACKSON/NEREE................................................ 5,372 JASON INGBERG CONSTRUCTION .............. 68,495 JOHN HANCOCK............................................... 12,350 JOHNSON/JOHN & DAVID................................. 7,520 KINDRED FAMILY FOCUS X .......................... 89,925 KISSNER/LAURIE ............................................... 5,150 KNETTEL/JUDY ................................................ 26,754 LITTLE SAND GROUP HOME INC ................. 21,094 LONGHENRY/JACQUELYN & ........................ 10,771 LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICE OF MN .......... 15,874 LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES ....................... 5,768 MADISON NATIONAL LIFE .............................. 8,378 MAIN STREET FAMILY SERVICES ................ 52,519 MARCO TECHNOLOGIES LLC ....................... 28,501 MCCROSSAN BOYS RANCH ............................ 6,795 MCMAHON COUNSELING & CONSULTATION SERV................................................................... 5,338 METRO BUS ....................................................... 35,427 MILLE LACS ACADEMY ............................... 336,514 MINNESOTA FAMILIES UNITED INC.............. 7,095 MINNESOTA MONITORING INC .................... 28,403 MN CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENT CENTER.... 68,870 MN CORRECTION FAC - RED WING ............. 23,800 MN COUNTIES INTERGOVERNMENTAL TRUST .............................................................. 42,357 MN DEPT REVENUE....................................... 216,170 MN MUTUAL LIFE ............................................ 22,765 MN STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM ............... 19,784 MNCCC ................................................................. 5,390 MROZEK/RODNEY & MARY .......................... 31,313 MSOP - MN SEX OFFENDER PROGRAM .... 178,777 NATIONWIDE RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS ... 88,298 NCPERS GROUP LIFE INS-001200 .................... 5,408 NORTH HOMES INC ......................................... 51,095

NORTHLAND HEALING FOUNDATIONS ....... 6,764 NORTHWOOD CHILDRENS HOME INC ..... 208,533 NORTHWOODS CONSULTING PARTNERS INC ............................................... 14,874 NOWMICRO ....................................................... 22,465 OFFICE DEPOT .................................................. 10,049 OFFICE FURNITURE SOLUTIONS INC ......... 80,101 OFFICE OF MN IT SERVICES .......................... 11,984 OPTIONS RESIDENTIAL INC .......................... 15,134 PARAGON DEVELOPMENT SYSTEMS, INC. 16,504 PARAMOUNT CONSTRUCTION, LLC ........... 16,500 PERA.................................................................. 761,560 PETERSEN/MONTY ............................................ 6,479 PINEY RIDGE CENTER .................................... 55,500 POLANSKY/BRANDON & TANYA ................. 20,259 PORT GROUP HOME INC (GIRLS) ................. 16,223 PRAIRIE ST JOHN’S............................................ 7,869 PROTOLIPAC/DAREN & AMANDA.................. 9,710 PUCHTEL/REBECCA & JOSEPH ..................... 17,060 RAHM/STEPHANIE & ANDREW .................... 17,700 REM CENTRAL LAKES INC - LAKEVIEW ..... 6,653 RESOURCE TRAINING & SOLUTIONS ......... 14,850 ROBAK/TRACEY & KEITH ............................. 22,863 ROEMHILDT/RACHEL ..................................... 10,657 ROLLING/GREGORY & SANDRA................... 11,325 SCHWEGEL COMMUNICATIONS INC .......... 20,475 SMITH/COLLEEN ALEXANDRIA ................... 14,670 SMITH/SHANNON A ........................................... 7,207 STEPS OF SUCCESS............................................ 8,902 STORHOLM/RICHARD .................................... 12,359 SUNRISE MACHINE & TOOL INC .................. 11,983 TECH CHECK, LLC ............................................. 7,025 TEMPLE/BRIANA................................................ 9,092 THE BRIDGE ...................................................... 16,750 US TREASURY.............................................. 1,238,014 VERIZON WIRELESS........................................ 31,926 VILLAGE RANCH, INC .................................. 113,126 VOLKERS, WAYNE & MARY JO ....................... 9,288 VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA .......................... 65,677 WIEBER/TRACEY & KEVIN ............................ 18,900 WILLIAMS DINGMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME ........................................... 17,655 WILLIAMS/DAVID & REGINA ........................ 15,479 WOODLAND HILLS INC .................................. 63,409 YMCA ST. CLOUD AREA FAMILY.................... 8,624 VENDORS LESS THAN $5000 ....................... 691,642 CLIENT REIMBURSEMENT .......................... 157,340 Total ............................................................ $11,939,500

Statement of Net Position Internal Service Fund Year Ended December 31, 2019 ASSETS Cash and Cash Equivalents Accounts Receivable Due From Other Governments Total Assets

Self-Insurance $ 752,610 147,162 3,438 903,210

LIABILITIES Claims Payable

300,824

NET POSITION Unrestricted

$ 602,386

Statement of Revenues, Expenses, and Changes in Fund Net Position - Internal Service Fund Year Ended December 31, 2019

Self-Insurance OPERATING REVENUES Premiums Miscellaneous Total Operating Revenues

$ 2,900,581 1,244,075 4,144,656

OPERATING EXPENSES Administrative and Fiscal Services Claims Paid Total Operating Expenses

608,513 3,595,169 4,203,682

CHANGE IN NET POSITION

(59,026)

Net Position - Beginning of Year

661,412

NET POSITION - END OF YEAR

$ 602,386

Statement of Cash Flows Internal Service Fund Year Ended December 31, 2019 CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES Receipts from Internal Services Provided Payments to Suppliers Payments for Claims Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS Cash and Cash Equivalents - Beginning of Year CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS - END OF YEAR RECONCILIATION OF OPERATING LOSS TO NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES Operating Loss Adjustments to Reconcile Operating Loss to Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities: Decrease in Accounts Receivable Increase in Due from Other Governments Decrease in Claims Payable Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities

Self-Insurance $ 4,362,928 (683,210) (3,595,169) 84,549 84,549 668,061 $ 752,610 $ (59,026) 221,710 (3,438) (74,697) $ 84,549

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Statement of Net Position

ASSETS Cash and Pooled Investments Petty Cash and Change Funds Taxes Receivable: Delinquent Special Assessments Receivable: Delinquent Noncurrent Accounts Receivable Accrued Interest Receivable Loans Receivable, Net of Allowance Due from Other Governments Inventories Prepaid Items Nondepreciable Capital Assets: Land Right-of-Way Construction-in-Progress Depreciable Capital Assets: Building (Net) Machinery, Vehicles, Furniture, and Equipment (Net) Land Improvements (Net) Infrastructure (Net) Total Assets DEFERRED OUTFLOWS OF RESOURCES Pension Related Other Postemployment Benefits Payable Related Total Deferred Outflows of Resources LIABILITIES Accounts Payable Salaries Payable Contracts Payable Due to Other Governments Accrued Interest Payable Unearned Revenue

Governmental Activities $ 31,646,340 2,800 462,769 7,200 369,700 299,519 31,240 345,607 2,822,799 284,474 174,411 2,346,666 16,086,682 3,238,215 10,172,395 4,953,106 186,970 57,730,288 131,161,181 2,825,250 37,397 2,862,647 $ 1,055,886 550,924 563,163 377,783 71,078 60,093

Compensated Absences Payable Due in Less than One Year Other Post Employment Benefits Payable Due in Less than One Year General Obligation Bonds Payable Due in Less than One Year Capital Leases Payable Due in Less than One Year Compensated Absences Payable Due in More than One Year Other Postemployment Benefits Payable Due in More than One Year General Obligation Bonds Payable Due in More than One Year Capital Leases Payable Due in More than One Year Net Pension Liability Due in More than One Year Total Liabilities DEFERRED INFLOWS OF RESOURCES Pension Related Other Postemploment Benefits Payable Related Total Deferred Inflows of Resources NET POSITION Net Investment in Capital Assets Restricted for: General Government Public Safety Highways and Streets Human Services Culture and Recreation Conservation of Natural Resources Economic Development Debt Service Unrestricted Total Net Position

Statement of Activities Program Revenues FUNCTIONS/PROGRAMS GOVERNMENTAL ACTIVITIES General Government Public Safety Highways and Streets Human Services Health Culture and Recreation Conservation of Natural Resources Economic Development Interest Total Governmental Activities

Net (Expense) Revenue and Changes in Net Position

Fees, Charges, Operating Grants Capital Grants Expenses Fines and Other and Contributions and Contributions

Governmental Activities

$ 6 ,714,048 $ 1,629,122 $ 1 63,985 $ 9,077,980 530,688 518,987 7 ,739,303 1 ,086,248 3 ,597,957 2 99,549 12,500,295 600,256 6,718,511 1 ,041,050 7,297 881,789 581,494 56,907 132,651 1,016,014 8,061 199,894 377,989 431,735 13,805 136,497 $ 39,238,416 $ 3,932,384 $ 12,213,774 $ 677,538 General Revenues Property Taxes Wheelage Taxes Gravel Taxes Mortgage Registry and Deed Tax Payments in Lieu of Taxes Sales Tax Tax Abatement Payments Received Grants and Contributions Not Restricted to Specific Programs Unrestricted Investment Earnings Miscellaneous Total General Revenues

$(4,920,941) (8,028,305) (2,755,549) (5,181,528) (151,964) (391,936) (430,070) (417,930) (136,497) (22,414,720)

CHANGE IN NET POSITION Net Position - Beginning of Year NET POSITION - END OF YEAR

MIDWEST CLASSIFIED NETWORK

19,668,932 793,085 45,373 42,361 31,359 5 17,052 2 21,450 2 ,890,935 5 84,506 1 41,885 24,936,938 2 ,522,218 102,113,322 $ 104,635,540

140,976 69,761 895,000 95,059 2,678,543 1,053,189 4,900,343 358,252 10,300,029 23,170,079 6,186,404 31,805 6,218,209 88,455,996 188,548 403,821 762,339 284,225 79,828 4,620,447 755,176 2,752,682 6,332,478 $ 104,635,540

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Bentrud places seventh in Brainerd

Cross-country runners adjust as courses change

BY ANNA HINKEMEYER | STAFF WRITER

Senior co-captain Jared Bentrud proved he is a force to be reckoned with on the cross-country course Sept. 4. Bentrud led the Sauk Rapids-Rice Storm boys cross-country team across the finish line at Brainerd High School in Brainerd.

Bentrud ended the race in seventh place with a finishing time of 18 minutes, 19.3 seconds in the team’s first 5K race of the season. The meet against Brainerd and Alexandria was the second of the season for SRR after opening at Rocori High School in Cold Spring Aug. 27.

The Brainerd course started on a football field before circling to trails in the woods and ending at the football field.

“It was an interesting course but a good experience with the different terrain,” said Sandie Lahr, head coach. “Adjusting to the type of course generally slows a runner down, but we know the feeling of gravel with our home course, so we kept our pace going.”

The girls team did not compete.

The Sept. 8 meet with Fergus Falls was canceled due to weather.

The Storm hosts Fergus Falls and Rocori at 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, at Mayhew Creek Park in Sauk Rapids.

Individual boys: 7. Bentrud 18:19.3, 14. Nate Martin 19:55.3, 19. Kieran Hixson 21:23.9, 20. Alex Ostendorf 23:36.5, 21. Jake Blackmore 24:24.1 and 22. Simon Thompson 25:08.1.

Boys team: 1. Alexandria 22, 2. Brainerd 37 and 3. SRR 75.

Offensive line play will be key in border battle I cannot believe we are here already, and there were no preseason games due to a but the NFL regular season kicks off this pandemic, I do not know that the “Let’s run week. The league did not waste time setting it back” plan was a good one for this posiup intriguing matchups, and the Minnesota tion group.

Vikings will host the rival Green Bay PackBradbury and Elflein showed imers on the first Sunday of the season. provement toward the end of last season, Last year, things did not go well for O’Neill is a rock-solid tackle, and the team the Vikings in their two border battles with used a second-round pick on backup guard the Packers, and it ended up costing them Ezra Cleveland. But I am not sure if that is a good chance at a division title and firstgoing to be enough to stop some of the elite round bye in the playoffs. Green Bay held SPORTS COLUMNIST disruptors on the Vikings’ schedule like

BY ANDY THAYER off the Vikings 21-16 in Lambeau in week Za’Darius Smith, Khalil Mack, JJ Watt and two, and the Packers gave the Vikings a Cam Jordan. As we saw in the team’s losses lump of coal for Christmas with a dominant 23-10 win to Green Bay and San Francisco last year in some of at U.S. Bank Stadium Dec. 23, 2019. The key theme in the most important games of the year, you can have a both of those games was the Packers defensive line’s great defense and have studs at every skill position, but ability to reasonably contain the Vikings running game, if you cannot block, you cannot win. It is as simple as collapse the pocket and get pressure on Kirk Cousins. that.

I am hopeful the Vikings can prove me wrong this Green Bay defensive end Za’Darius Smith, in particular, terrorized the Vikings last year. With his combi- Sunday. If Bradbury and Elflein have continued to nation of brute force, leverage and quickness, he man- develop, and Riley Reiff can hold down the edge on aged to lease prime real estate in the Vikings backfield the blind side, the Vikings will be in this game. The and spent the majority of the teams’ two games there. Vikings, led by a strong performance by running back If the Vikings want any chance of beating the Packers Dalvin Cook, had a great shot at beating the Packers in week one, their offensive line is going to have to do in Lambeau last year until Kirk Cousins floated an illadvised pass into double coverage that was intercepted something about Mr. Smith.

The problem is the Vikings did not do much to when the Vikings were driving for a potential gameimprove their offensive line this offseason. While Da- winning score. Despite the mismatch in the trenches, kota Dozier will replace the ineffective Josh Kline at the Packers are eminently beatable, and the Vikings left guard, the other four starters (Riley Reiff, Brian cannot afford to start this season – where their schedule O’Neill, Pat Elflein and Garrett Bradbury) remain un- is among the most difficult in the league – on the wrong changed. While continuity can have its benefits, par- foot. ticularly in a season where training camp was limited

Alexandria topples Sauk Rapids-Rice Storm girls swim and dive struggles in Cardinal matchup

BY ANNA HINKEMEYER | STAFF WRITER

The Sauk RapidsRice girls swim and dive team faced stiff competition Sept. 3 when they took on the Alexandria Cardinals in their home pool. The Storm fell behind early, ultimately losing 110-71 in the meet at the Alexandria Area High School in Alexandria.

“We had a hard time getting excited right away because it was such a big space to fill, and we

could tell fans weren’t there,” said Megan Dingmann, co-head coach.

“We turned it around during diving and focused on having fun instead of the score for the second half.

The captains did a great job of rallying the team and making the most of it.”

Junior Valeria FloresBonilla came in first for the Storm in the 200 yard freestyle and third in the

100 backstroke. Senior co-captain Haley Davis had spectacular performances, taking third in the 50 freestyle, fifth in the 100 freestyle and contributed to first place wins in the 400 freestyle relay and second in the 200 freestyle relay. Junior Kaytlin Bittman took first in the 100 breaststroke along with fourth in the 500 freestyle.

Senior co-captain Abbie Tangen repeated her trend as a top contributor, taking first in the 100 freestyle and fifth in the 200 freestyle. It was her second consecutive time earning first in the 100

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freestyle, where she remains undefeated for the season.

SRR is 1-1 on the season and hosts Sartell at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15, at Sauk Rapids-Rice High School in Sauk Rapids. then, the Storm travels to Cold Spring Thursday, Sept. 17, to take on the Spartans at Rocori High School.

200 MR: 3. Valeria FloresBonilla, Sophia Henkel, Lydia Zabinski and Madeline Ziegler 2 minutes, 4.37 seconds; 4. Mia Lambrecht, Kaytlin Bittman, Kendal Stucke and Vivian Tangen 2:08.50 and 5. Nicole Agre, Ally Lucas, Samantha Haaf and Ava Hitzler 2:12.16. 200 FS: 1.

Flores-Bonilla 2:07.12, 5. Abbie Tangen 2:09.58 and 6. Lauren Klein 2:14.37. 200 IM: 3. Stucke 2:33.72, 5. Lucas 2:41.64 and 6. Richelle Peacock 2:51.70.

50 FS: 3. Haley Davis 27.07, 5. Ziegler 27.59 and 6. Vivian Tangen 29.07. Diving: 3. Sophia Markfelder 142.8 points, 4. Liberty Kosloski 140.25 and 5. Eliana Hansen 139.95. 100 FLY: 4. Stucke 1:09.23, 5. Haaf 1:12.77 and 6. Olivia Tykwinski 1:17.37. 100 FS: 1. Abbie Tangen 58.76, 5. Davis 1:00.20 and 6. Ziegler 1:00.38. 500 FS: 3. Haaf 6:16.15 and 4. Bittman 6:20.55. 200 FSR: 2. Davis, Ziegler, Klein and Abbie Tangen 1:47.83; 4. Jadeyn Stover, Hitzler, Lambrecht and Vivian Tangen 1:52.58 and 5. Henkel, Bittman, Maya Zaske and Haaf 1:58.84. 100 BK: 3. Flores-Bonilla 1:07.09, 5. Lambrecht 1:11.37 and 6. Agre 1:13.39. 100 BR: 1. Bittman 1:20.96, 2. Stover 1:21.06 and 3. Henkel 1:27.40.

400 FSR: 1. Flores-Bonilla, Davis, Klein and Abbie Tangen 4:01.32; 2. Tykwinski, Zaske, Stucke and Stover 4:14.12 and 3. Lucas, Peacock, Morgan Fiereck and Arica Moriak 4:25.73.

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Roesch earns two wins

BY ANNA HINKEMEYER STAFF WRITER

Sophomore Grace Roesch took home not one but two wins at the tennis court this week.

Roesch competed at No. 3 singles for the Collision tennis team, a cooperative between Sauk Rapids-Rice and Apollo high schools, and earned wins in both her matches.

“They were very competitive matches,” Roesch said. “I played well and made the necessary adjustments to come away with the wins.”

The Collision lost 6-1 to Alexandria Sept. 3 and

fell to their opponents 4-6, 6-4, 5-7.

“Our No. 1 doubles team continues to improve in tennis skills,” said Jamie Hatlestad, head 6-1 to Fergus Falls Sept. coach. “They need more 8. The losses push the playing time together to record to 0-5. The team gel as partners.”

Singles: No. 1 Brynn Karwill compete with the Sabres at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, asch 2-6, 0-6, No. 2 Cailey DaSept. 15, at Sartell High vidson 0-6, 0-6, No. 3 Roesch 6-2 and No. 4 Belle Haddy School in Sartell before 6-3, 4-6, 1-6. Doubles: No. 1 Bonehosting Rocori at Apollo bright-Nemeth 4-6, 6-4, 5-7, High School in St. Cloud No. 2 Addison Bemboom-McKat 4:30 p.m. Thursday, insey Newbanks 1-6, 6-7 and Sept. 17.

No. 3 Lily Howe-Kaleigh AnderFergus Falls 6, son 1-6, 1-6.

Collision 1 Alexandria 6, The Fergus Falls OtCollision 1 ters topped Sauk RapidsThe Collision had a Rice-Apollo 6-1 Sept. 8. strong showing in the sinA bright spot in the gles category, with first, match was juniors Bailee second and third all goBonebright and Ari Ne- ing to three sets. Roesch meth in first doubles, earned a win in No. 3 sinwhere they stretched into gles. The Collision were three sets but ultimately defeated by Alexandria

6-1.

“It was another supreme effort from the girls,” Hatlestad said.

“There were tears shed at No. 1 and No. 2 singles as each girl had a chance to win and ultimately lost.”

Singles: No. 1 Karasch 6-4, 6-7, 1-6, No. 2 Davidson 6-3, 5-7, 3-6, No. 3 Roesch 3-6, 6-1, 6-3 and No. 4 Haddy 4-6, 4-6. Doubles: No. 1 BemboomNewbanks 0-6, 1-6, No. 2 Bonebright-Nemeth 1-6, 0-6 and No. 3 Howe-Anderson 4-6, 1-6.

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A penalty kick from junior forward Eli Moilanen and strong goalkeeping from senior Eli Rudnick contributed to the Storm boys soccer 1-1 tie against Alexandria Sept. 3 at Discovery Middle School in Alexandria.

Moilanen’s goal came 20 minutes into play and five minutes after the Cardinals scored first.

Chris Rothstein, head coach, said the team stayed in the game and played well as a team.

“Our goalie and defense were fantastic, and our forwards and midfielders made a lot of chances for our team,” Rothstein said.

Moilanen said he stays calm when in possession of the ball but hopes to work on leading teammates more with passes.

“Our team is doing alright, but we can im-

prove greatly,” Moilanen said. “We have many new varsity players this year who will be more confident as the season goes on.”

The Storm had 10 shots on goal, while Alexandria attempted 20.

SRR was scheduled to play Fergus Falls Sept.

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Otters outscore the Storm

Girls soccer record drops to 0-2-1

BY ANNA HINKEMEYER STAFF WRITER

The Sauk RapidsRice girls soccer team had a tough week on the field as they hosted two Central Lakes Conference opponents. The Storm faced Alexandria Sept. 3, losing 5-2, and then hosted Fergus Falls Sept. 8, losing 1-0.

The losses drop the Storm’s record to 0-2-1.

SRR will take on the Sabres at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15, at Sartell High School in Sartell before hosting Rocori at 5 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 17, at the Sauk Rapids-Rice High School in Sauk Rapids.

Fergus Falls 1, SRR 0 When the Fergus Falls Otters girls soccer team traveled to compete in Sauk Rapids Sept.

8, the Storm was ready.

Nonetheless, Fergus Falls

was the only team to find the back of the net and won 1-0.

“We had a valiant effort,” said Kris Fremo, head coach. “We pressured Fergus Falls well but could not convert.”

SRR outshot Fergus Falls 21-9 but gave up a goal with 27 minutes to go in the second half, which resulted in the 1-0 loss to the Otters. Junior goalkeeper made seven saves for the Storm.

“This game was an incredible improvement,” said Ashley Konietzko, senior co-captain. “They outplayed us in one aspect – their physicality.

They are an aggressive team, and it was tough for some of our younger girls to hold their own.”

Alexandria 5, SRR 2 SRR had a strong first half as they hosted Alexandria Sept. 3. Yet, the Cardinals came out victorious 5-2.

After an early goal from the Cardinals, the Storm responded with two of their own. Senior co-captain Ady Froiland converted on a penalty kick 15 minutes into play followed by freshman

Senior Ady Froiland executes a penalty kick Sept. 3 at Sauk Rapids-Rice High School in Sauk Rapids.

Froiland scored the first Storm goal of the game on this kick 15 minutes into play.

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Junior Chloe Reiter scans for an open teammate during the first half of the Sept. 3 game against Alexandria in Sauk Rapids. Reiter plays midfield and forward for the Storm.

Gabrielle Fernholz with over two minutes left in the half.

When Alexandria scored its second goal and then three more in the second half, the Storm struggled to return to the net and lost the game.

“Alexandria has a lot of tough players, and we kept up with them,” Konietzko said. “During the second half, we had a breakdown and struggled to get to the ball first and be physically aggressive.”

SRR attempted five shots on goal. Maggie Fernholz made 13 saves in the net for SRR.

Freshman Gabrielle F e r n h o l z confronts an Alexandria defender Sept. 3 in Sauk Rapids.

Fernholz scored the team’s second goal late in the first half.

Leading the Ashley Konietzko Parents: Guy and Brenda Konietzko Accomplishment: Senior co-captain of the girls soccer team.

What is your favorite part about soccer? The relationships I have made while playing over the years. Whether it is during school soccer or travel, I love that I have made a lot of friends through the sport. It is especially fun when our school team plays local teams that my travel friends are on because it brings an extra competitive edge.

What is your favorite thing to do on the field?

Because my position is playing central defense, when I get a scoring opportunity or a chance to get an assist, I get excited because I am usually stopping goals and not making them.

How do you prepare in the minutes leading up to competition? I warm up with the team, and we listen to music which helps me get pumped up.

Along with listening to music, our team also sets

personal goals for during the game while we stretch.

This helps me stay organized and focused on what I am trying to accomplish against each team we play.

What other activities are you involved in at school? DECA, LINK, Nordic skiing, Minnesota Honor Society, and I was thinking of joining lacrosse this year.

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Sponsored by: that can go a long way in someone else’s day. Of course, this will look different this year, so if it is not a smile, it will be a wave.

Which teacher has impacted your education most? During my junior year, I met Mr. Bauer because I decided to create a DECA project with a friend.

Second semester was especially busy because state DECA was coming up, and I also went on vacation during this time. I was stressed about getting our project done and making sure I got caught up in my other classes. Mr. Bauer noticed this and told me he knew I was a good student and could get through this. That was something I needed to hear during that time. I am grateful he took the time to make sure I was alright. I do not need help that often academically, but when a teacher helps me in a situation like that, it means a lot to me.

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Travis Sobania (from left), Ashlee Brunn and Cody Brunn kneel next to their black bears Sept. 5. The three took boars – weighing 305, 220 and 172 pounds, respectively – during the first week of Minnesota’s bear season.

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Camp Ripley archery hunt available first come, first served

BY NATASHA BARBER | STAFF WRITER

RICE – Wall mounts and pelts of various wildlife line the walls at the home of Travis Sobania and Ashlee Brunn in Rice. And, after this past week, the couple – who hunts, traps and fishes for everything from turkey to deer, coyotes to carp – will have more to add to their collection.

As Minnesota’s bear season opened Sept. 1, the two – along with Brunn’s brother, Cody, – each filled their tags.

Sobania, 31, took his third bear in 12 years, and Brunn, 29, harvested her first after seven years of dedicated hunting.

“We got three just in our group,” Sobania said of the past week’s harvest. “We have four more hunters who need to harvest a bear.”

With bear season spanning a little over six weeks, the couple’s family and friends will have until Oct. 18 to continue their hunt.

Bear hunting in Minnesota

starts days, if not months, before opening day. Hunters must apply for a license each year by May 1 and hope they are selected through the state’s preference drawing.

If chosen, people are notified prior to June and have two months to purchase the license.

Unclaimed licenses are then sold statewide on a first-come, first-served basis in early August.

Sobania purchased a tag for a no quota area; and Brunn, who hunts within a quota area, did not draw a tag. Luckily, she secured a surplus license in the open sale.

Hunters are allowed to attract bear beginning in midAugust.

“Granola, bread; we have trail mix with candy in it. We have mini marshmallows, candy corn, gummy bears,” said Brunn as she listed foods the two purchase through baiting outfits in Cambridge

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Ashlee Brunn is with her 220-pound black bear harvest Sept. 1. Brunn, who has hunted bear for seven years, tagged her animal on opening day.

and Wisconsin.

The two, who take off two weeks of work prior to and at the beginning of bear season, began their hunt Aug. 15 when they prepped their registered bait stations on the public land where they hunt in Aitkin and Kanabec counties.

“We left here, and it was a downpour rain,” Sobania said.

“So, we stopped in Onamia

and had breakfast. It looked like it was clearing up, so we said we’d go try it; it was a downpour rain the whole time we were baiting bear.”

The two returned the next day and set up a few more stations. The next weekend, they repeated the process – once again, in the rain.

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ST. PAUL – Hunters can purchase permits for the archery deer hunts at Camp Ripley near Little Falls.

Permits will remain on sale as long as they are available or until Oct. 2.

This year, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will not hold a preference lottery for Camp Ripley archery permits.

Instead, hunters can purchase permits for the hunt directly, on a first-come, first-served basis.

Hunters will need to use surplus permit code 677 to purchase a permit, and then choose from one of two hunt dates: Oct. 15-16 (code 668) or Oct. 31-Nov. 1 (code 669).

A person may only purchase a permit for one time period.

A total of 4,000 permits, with 2,000 per two-day hunt, will be available.

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PRINCE GUN SHOP • Serving Central & Northern MN since 1956 •

19184 U.S. 169 Milaca, MN 56353 Mark & Wendy Prince, Owners

(320) 983-3006 Mon - Sat: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sun: Closed

COMPLETE LINE OF HUNTING ACCESSORIES

Large Selection Of Firearms – New and Used HUNTING AND FISHING LICENSES • TARGETS • CLEANING SUPPLIES • CASES • MUZZLE LOADING ACCESSORIES • FRIGID FORAGE AND GIFT CERTIFICATES!

Check our prices before you buy!

3 months interest free layaway on new and used firearms

We’ve got you covered!

Clothing, decoys & blinds, guns & ammo and all your hunting needs!

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK

3355 Quail Road NE Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-252-1682 888-276-3889 - toll free

www.mimbachfleet.com

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Where can you purchase your license?

Electronic license agents in Benton County Licenses also available online at licenses.dnr.state.mn.us

Are you as excited as we are for the upcoming FALL HUNT? We’re ready for you at Gilman Creamery!

See Us For

• Ammo • Deer Calls • Turkey Calls • Chisel Tipsps Arrows • Scents

Tinks - The full line from Wildlife Research including • Laundry Detergent • Deodorant • Doe in Estrus • Drips

• Deer Hoist & Gambrel • Deer Drags

• Game Cleaning Gloves • Thermal Seats • Backpacks • Binoculars • Game Dressing Kits • Camo Face Paints • Knife Sets • Deer Stands and Blinds • AND MORE!!!

Gilman Co-op Creamery FEED & FARM SUPPLY STORE

FOLEY Foley Hardware Company 190 Glen St., Foley 320-968-7262

SAUK RAPIDS Casey’s 1802 Eighth Ave. NW, Sauk Rapids 320-534-5362

Ramey Store 5047 345th Ave., Foley 320-355-9212

Firing Line 3409 Mayhew Lake Road NE, Sauk Rapids 320-291-5315

Speedway 181 W. Highway 23, Foley 320-818-1146

Holiday Stationstore 1715 Second Ave. N., Sauk Rapids 320-255-7062

RICE Holiday Stationstore 435 E. Main St., Rice 320-393-4450

We have all the SNACKS You Need!

Gilman, MN 320-387-2770

Mimbach Fleet Supply 3355 Quail Road NE, Sauk Rapids 320-252-1682

BP 2378 Pine Road NW, Rice 320-393-7500

Speedway 502 N. Benton Drive, Sauk Rapids 320-251-3399

Pines Edge Grocery 1490 110th St. NW, Rice 320-393-2124

ST. CLOUD Holiday Stationstore 730 S. Highway 10, St. Cloud 320-529-8307

ROYALTON Bill’s Superette 17333 55th Ave. NW, Royalton 320-302-0121

Stop Light Bait Tackle & Guns 45 Eighth Ave. SE, St. Cloud 320-255-9689

Open M-F 7:30-7, Sat. 7:30-5, Sun. 8:30-1 Good service - fair prices - every day

WWW.GILMANCREAMERY.COM

Come Join Us!

The Rice Area Sportsmen's Club meets monthly the first Wednesday of the month at 8 p.m. at the Old Village Hall in Rice.

The Home of Affordable Meats!

Flavor Seal

Lasts in your freezer for up to two years!

Deer Processing Starting at $60 & up

Call Dave for quotes and prices.

Good Luck and have a Safe Hunting Season!

We wish all hunters a safe and successful fall hunting season.

This year our club has made donations to the youth firearms safety, area high school clay target teams, the Crane Meadows NWR Habitat Day, Sabre Storm Fishing Team, Foley schools archery and other projects involving the outdoors.

This would not be made possible without the support of our charitable gambling sites located at Rumor's Bar, OBrien's Pub, Rollie's Rednecks and Longnecks, Coyote Moon Grill and Gilman Municipal Liquor Store.

SAVE THE DATE!

Game Feed February 2021

We are a Proud Recipient of the 2017 Outdoor News Outdoor Leaders Award!

Rice Area SPORTSMEN’S CLUB P.O. Box 21 • Rice, Minnesota 56367

Watch our Facebook Page for the next Firearms Safety Training Schedule #B-02338

15686 120th Street • Foreston, MN 56330 • 320.469.0643 | 320.294.4994

Attention Hunters & Trappers Get featured in the Benton County News or Sauk Rapids Herald

Submit a photo of yourself afield with the answers to these questions by email to natasha@saukherald.com or by mail at Sauk Rapids Herald, 2 Second St. S. Suite 135, Sauk Rapids.

Field notes 1. Name: 2. Town: 3. Animals you hunt or trap: 4. Which animal is your favorite to pursue?

Why? 5. Tell us about your most memorable hunting or trapping experience.

6. Describe your personal best harvest.

7. Besides hunting essentials, what are some must-have items during the hunt?

8. Who is the first person you call after you bag the big one?

9. What do you do with your game after its harvested?

SPONSORSHIP NEEDED CALL MISSY AT 320-352-6577