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BY ELLARRY PRENTICE STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS – With a surge in infections across Minnesota, Gov. Tim Walz addressed the state Wednesday evening to announce sweeping new restrictions to curb the spread of COVID-19.

“It’s not easy, and it’s not fair, but it’s a sacrifice we need to make,” Walz said of the restrictions, which took effect Friday at 11:59 p.m. and will last until Dec. 18.

The restrictions will be in place on Thanksgiving and have halted a number of social activities, including gatherings of multiple households.

“We know this has been difficult, and it’s been challenging, and much has been asked of you,” Walz said.

“And, I need to ask a little more.”

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Zach Fuecker holds the rack of an 11-point buck he harvested Nov. 13 on private land in Rice. Fuecker said the deer showed himself around 35-40 yards, and he was able to get a shot off at 50 yards.

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Students present radio production of ‘A Christmas Carol’ Production will be broadcast on WJON FM Saturday evening

BY ELLARRY PRENTICE | STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS – Locals can tune in their radios to Ebenezer Scrooge this weekend.

In lieu of a traditional fall musical, the Sauk Rapids-Rice High School drama department has performed a radio theater version of “A Christmas Carol” to share with listeners everywhere. The show will be broadcast on WJON FM at 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, and is also available on the SRR Activities YouTube channel.

Written by Charles Dickens, “A Christmas Carol” recounts the story of an elderly miser who is visited by the ghost of his former business partner and the spirits of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come. After their visits, he is transformed into a kinder, gentler man.

Directed by Steven D. Mick, Erin Thompson and Christian Kirmeier, the ra-

• Benton County Board of Commissioners Minutes, Nov. 3, 2020 - pg. 15 • Sauk Rapids-Rice ISD Special Board Meeting, Nov. 8, 2020 - pg. 18 • Sauk Rapids-Rice ISD Emergency Board Meeting, Nov. 5, 2020 - pg. 18

dio production centers on voice acting rather as Scrooge, Marley’s Ghost, spirits and other than bodily movement. The show features characters.

20 Sauk Rapids-Rice students from grades 9-12 who have adapted their voices for roles Christmas Carol page 3

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Senior Uriah Cook stars as Scrooge in the Sauk Rapids-Rice radio theater version of “A Christmas Carol.” The performance will be aired at 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21 on WJON FM.

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end, with only hunters in 100-series permit areas SAUK RAPIDS – “A”deer hunting season is able to take deer Nov. 21The Minnesota firearms winding down this week- 22. Archery, muzzleloader and specialty hunts, such as firearms “B” and management zones, continue, creating additional opportunities for hunters.

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Christina Studanski, of Sauk Rapids, harvests a seven-point buck during Minnesota’s firearms “A” deer season. Studanski took the deer on Pillager property owned by her parents, Ernie and Terri Wollak.

(Above) Jeremy Traut, of Rice, arrows a 10-point buck Nov. 6 on his family farm near Sartell.

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Wyatt Ackerman, 11, son of Nate and Erica Ackerman of Rice, takes his first buck during the Minnesota youth deer hunt Oct. 15 in Benton County. Wyatt’s deer was an eightpointer.

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The nostalgic show emulates the 1920s, when people began gathering around home radios to listen to nightly entertainment broadcasts, including fictional stories and sporting events. Mick hopes people can step away from the current reality of life to share in a magical, timeless story about generosity of spirit.

“I’m excited for it,” Mick said of the radio broadcast. “It’s just such a great opportunity for the kids, just to have their work reach more people. I love that other people have the opportunity to experience it locally.”

COVID-19 prevented the drama department from performing a musical this fall.

“Knowing that the students could not practice social distancing on stage and in the pit (orchestra) drove our decision to postpone the usual musical until – hopefully – the spring,” Mick said. “At that time of year, we put on a smaller production with a smaller cast. We decided, given the current circumstances, to offer the spring option first.”

Mick searched for an alternative that would provide students the opportunity to perform while distanced from one another. He discovered other theatrical groups doing radio broadcasts and was intrigued by the format, something SRR had never explored.

“The style of acting is different,” Mick said. “It’s about presenting their voice.

(The students) learned to adjust their voices to take on these different roles.”

Because the message of the storyline, that all human beings have the opportunity to behave in kinder ways toward one another, is of ever-increasing importance, rMick selected “A Christmas Carol” to kick-off the holikday season.

The cast was originally rscheduled to perform “A Christmas Carol” Nov. 19, but the show was moved up eight days due to a spike in COVID-19 cases and related absences which prompted the district to move students to distance learning.

Mick worried about losing irreplaceable cast and crew members due to exposure to the virus, so the performance was moved to Nov. 11, when students

Saturday, Nov. 21, 3 p.m. – Annual VFW Auxiliary 6992 Turkey Bingo and Quilt Auction. All proceeds benefit veterans and veteran families. The five quilt winners will be drawn during the turkey bingo event at 5 p.m. Sauk Rapids VFW Post 6992, 901 N. Benton Drive, Sauk Rapids.

Monday, Nov. 23, 8-10:30 a.m. – Senior Dining Frozen Meal Pickup. Participants must be 60 years of age or older and complete an annual registration form. Meals are available in quantities of 10. Celebration Lutheran Church, 1500 Pine Cone Road N., Sartell.

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Benjammin Stockholm plays the voice of the ghost of Marley during Sauk Rapids-Rice drama’s performance of “A Christmas Carol” Nov. 11 in Sauk Rapids.

had the day off for transition from hybrid to distance learning.

“We wanted to make sure the kids could have an opportunity to showcase their show,” he said.

Expediting the show did not impact its caliber.

“The kids were amazing,” Mick said. “They were ready.”

Just 40 guests, two per student, could attend the Nov. 11 performance, which was livestreamed to the SRR Activities YouTube channel.

“They’re used to being in front of a large audience,” Mick said. “Not having that opportunity this year has been a little tough. It was nice for students to at least have their parents there.”

On the plus side, streaming the production made it possible for families and community members to watch it live or at their convenience.

“That’s a really neat feature, that we can share this production across the world,” Mick said.

As with many school activities this year, the thespians altered how they interacted to stay safe and followed COVID-19 protocols to ensure the group could rehearse and perform without interruption. Aside from routine temperature checks and wearing masks, the actors were seated 6 feet apart in assigned chairs on stage.

Those who watch the live-stream recording will notice the waving of white cloths during brief intervals.

The actors, Mick said, used six standing microphones that had to be sanitized after each speaker. To avoid a screeching sound when the disinfectant wipe touched the mic, actors would wave it in the air to signal the soundboard operators to shut it off.

“I love the care and at-

tention that the kids took in presenting the show,” Mick said of the cast and sound crew.

Rehearsals started the third week in October, and several cast members gave voices to more than one character. Uriah Cook stars as Scrooge, and Benjammin Stockholm as the ghost of his former business partner and two other characters.

Drew Burling and sisters Maya and Macy Castilleja as past, present and future spirits.

Students enjoyed creating live sound effects for the vocal show that included footsteps, doors opening and closing, the clatter of dinner plates and the pouring of punch, Mick said.

Actors dressed in concert black instead of costumes and were shoeless to eliminate unintended noise.

They maintained uniqueness by wearing brightlycolored socks.

Students received some crucial takeaways from this year’s fall drama experience. They learned voice acting is a true performance art and that, like acting for film, requires authenticity.

Students learned the art of making their voices fit their character, and because several of them were the voice of more than one character, they had to quickly adapt and modify their delivery.

“I think the students found out that acting is more than just movement and facial expressions,”

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Mick said. “The voice is so important and can communicate so much. That was a challenge for the cast. They had to find out, ‘What can I express for the listener with only my voice?’ Of course, it is fun to see the actors still physically acting from their spots at the microphones.”

While COVID-19 has posed many setbacks, for the Sauk Rapids-Rice drama program, the restrictions ultimately became a catalyst for exploring a different facet of theatrical arts.

“It was just a different type of production than we normally do,” Mick said.

“The kids had fun, and they learned a new style of performing.”

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Norma H. Hall

Graveside services will be at Fort Snelling National Cemetery for Norma H. Hall, age 94, of Sauk Rapids, who died Nov. 11, 2020, at the Good Shepherd Community in Sauk Rapids.

Norma was born May 24, 1926, in Sauk Rapids to Frederic and Minnie (Sova) Repulski.

She married Edgar Hall July 13, 1947, in Sauk Rapids.

Norma was a wonderful homemaker and also worked part time at Dan Marsh Drug and was a volunteer at the election polls. She was an active member of Redeemer Lutheran Church in St. Cloud where she was involved with the youth groups. Norma enjoyed crocheting, cooking, camping, spending many summers at Mille Lacs Lake and traveling to Texas in the winter months. She was a very kind, loving hearted individual who enjoyed spending time with her family.

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Norma H. Hall

Survivors include her sons, Randolph (Nancy) of Willmar, Bruce (Rebecca) of Corcoran; grandchildren, Eric (Jaclyn) Hall, Ashley (Eric) Lund; great grandchildren, Aiden, Mia, Sawyer, Eli and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ed on April 29, 2006; sisters, Rachel Rogosheske, Natalie Spaeth; brothers, Harold and Ed Repulski.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the Good Shepherd Community.

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Lorraine B Walters

A private Mass of Christian Burial will be at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in St. Cloud for Lorraine B Walters, age 97, of St. Cloud. Lorraine passed away Nov. 18, 2020, at the Country Manor in Sartell. The Rev. Thomas Olson will officiate. Burial will take place in the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery near Little Falls.

Lorraine was born Oct. 21, 1923, in Holdingford to John and Frances (Hadrich) Schmidt. She was a graduate of Holdingford High School and St. Cloud Business College.

She married Raymond J. Walters Sept. 8, 1947, at St. Mary’s Cathedral in St. Cloud.

She worked for DeZurik’s, Universal Credit and Louie Pinault Architects.

She was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church since 1956. She will be remembered for her joy of

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cooking and sewing.

Lorraine is survived by her son Ronald (Donna) of Sauk Rapids, grandsons Charles (Emily) of Rice and Joseph (Kelly) of Foley, her great grandchildren Ryker, Camden, Kenza, Eliza and Bailey and Riley and Aurora.

Preceding Lorraine in death were her parents, husband Ray (2005), brother Roger Schmidt and niece Mary.

Lorraine’s family wishes to thank the employees of Country Manor Pioneer Village and St. Croix Hospice.

Walz asked Minnesotans to pause to save lives, even during the holiday season, when multiple households typically gather together.

“We’re at a point in this pandemic that the decisions we make now will have huge repercussions on the health and well-being of our neighbors, of our health care providers, of our day care providers, of our teachers and so many others,” he said.

The four-week shutdown comes as Minnesota deals with its deadliest stretch of the pandemic so far. COVID-19 has caused more than 3,000 deaths in Minnesota, and the state is placed in the top 10 for infection rates in the nation. The state is approaching 10,000 new cases a day, Walz said.

Walz said it took 29 weeks for the state to reach 100,000 infections in the state and just six weeks after that to reach 200,000 cases. It is projected that Minnesota will hit the 300,000 mark soon.

“I know that hospitalizations are going to continue to go up for the next few weeks, and I know that the death numbers will continue to go up for the next few weeks,” Walz said. “But the bright spot of this is, the moves we take now will start to bend that at just the time when the potential for a vaccine is coming. That’s what’s different, Minnesota, this time.”

The governor’s executive order, his tough-

est set of restrictions since March, calls for a month-long stop to indoor service at bars and restaurants. While the businesses are closed to in-person dining, they can offer takeout and delivery service. Walz encouraged people to order takeout and delivery to support these establishments while the public safety measures are in place.

Gyms, fitness centers and indoor sporting facilities, along with entertainment venues like theaters, bingo halls and bowling alleys, have also been forced to close temporarily, per the executive order.

All organized youth and adult sports, including high school games, are suspended for four weeks. College and professional teams are exempted, though collegiate sports must follow recommendations laid out by the state.

Furthermore, Walz ordered people not to hold indoor or even outdoor gatherings with people from other house-

holds. Receptions tied to weddings and funerals are banned. Birthday parties and other private parties and celebrations are also prohibited.

Places of worship are not impacted by the closures. Minnesotans are allowed to gather for religious services at churches as long as they maintain 6 feet of space between people of different households. This means weddings and funerals are permitted as long as the events adhere to an indoor limit of 50% capacity or a maximum of 250 guests. Outdoor gatherings of these types cannot exceed 250 people.

Walz said childcare centers are allowed to remain open. Schools, he said, should continue to follow Safe Learning plans and local district guidance.

Salons and barbershops and grocery stores and retail businesses will also remain open but are limited to a 50% capacity with a maximum of 250 people inside.

Parks and trails can also keep operating as

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navirus cases, the Sauk Rapids-Rice School board and administration has extended the distance learning period through at least Jan. 8, 2021. The decision affects all students pre-kindergarten through 12th grade.

The district will transition students to a less restrictive learning model Jan. 11, 2021, if data supports the move.

The district continues to provide options for childcare and transportation for School district extends students of essential workers as well as distance learning a grab-n-go meal service. Families can SAUK RAPIDS – Sauk Rapids- seek more information from the district.

Rice students will not be returning to school buildings for daily instruction any time soon.

With the surge in positive coroSAUK RAPIDS – The last day the Sauk Rapids compost site will be open in 2020 is Saturday, Nov. 28.

The site is open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays (both Nov. 21 and Nov. 28) and 3-6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 23, and noon to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25, before the season ends.

Diane “Dede” K. Hall

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25 at Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids for Diane “Dede” K. Hall, age 59, who passed away Nov. 18, 2020, at her residence. Burial will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Sauk Rapids. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday and one hour prior to the services Wednesday at the funeral home.

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Walz said people can continue to partake in outdoor recreation but should not do so in close proximity to one another and only with members of their household.

Walz’s latest announcement, he said, was a day he hoped would never come but added that the new normal was no longer sustainable, with the infection rate “going off the chart.”

The new measures, Walz stressed, will not only prevent more Minnesotans from losing a loved one but will ensure medical facilities stay adequately staffed to treat those who fall ill.

Walz quoted a recent speech by nurse Kelley Anaas, who joined him and health officials recently in giving the media an update on the COVID-19 situation in Minnesota. He said Anaas said, “Please, Minnesota, stay home this Thanksgiving, so that you don’t have to ring in the New Year with me.”

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OBITUARIES Evelyn “Evie” F. Karboviak

Battling health with diabetes for 58 years and heart disease issues, Evelyn “Evie” F. Karboviak, lovingly known to many as “Mrs. K”, passed away peacefully with her family by her side Nov. 17, 2020, at the St. Cloud Hospital.

In concern for the health of community members, Mass of Christian Burial will be private at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Sartell and burial will be at the parish cemetery. A celebration of life will be at a future date when it is safe to gather again. Arrangements have been entrusted to Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home, Sauk Rapids.

Evelyn Faye Curfman was born Aug. 14, 1956, in Fosston to Glenn and Mary (Baustian) Curfman. She was raised on a farm by Lengby, with her three brothers and four sisters. She attended school in Fosston. After the passing of her father Glenn, her mother Mary married Everett Motl and she lived in Newfolden for a brief time. Evie returned to Fosston and graduated high school in 1974. She met the love of her life, Maurus Karboviak, as he would come in for coffee at The Little Cafe, which her mother and step father owned, and where she worked, next door to the Fosston Light Plant

John O. Duea r Mass of Christian s Burial will be 11 a.m. n Monday, Nov. 23, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Rice for John O. Duea, 88, of Rice, who passed away at the St. Cloud VA Medical Center Nov. 16, 2020. The Rev. Thomas Becker will officiate and burial will be at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery near Little Falls. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Sunday at Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids and one hour prior to the services Monday at the church.

Parish prayers will be at 7 p.m., followed by Rice American Legion Post 473 at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

John was born Dec. 28, 1931, in Rice to Arthur and Helen (Janochoski) Duea. He married Theresa

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where he worked. After graduation, she moved to Thief River Falls where she worked as a waitress at Woolworth’s lunch counter.

Evie returned to Fosston in 1975, and married Maurus June 7, 1975, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. She then returned to waitressing and cooking at the Little Cafe. In 1976, they moved to Finley, North Dakota, when Maurus accepted a job as a lineman with Sheyenne Valley Electric Cooperative. In the summer of 1976, Evelyn worked for Northern Pipeline Co., gluing pipe together for Dakota rural water users in Griggs and Steele county areas. In 1977, their son Richard was born and Evelyn became a stay at home mom. In 1981, their daughter Jacquelyn was born, and she remained a stay at home mother until the children were in school. During her time at home, she occasionally took up babysitting other children and was known for decorating many wedding, anniversary, retirement, and birthday

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cakes. She then took a job as a teacher’s aide with Finley-Sharon School and affectionately became known as “Mrs. K”, a title she truly cherished while working with children.

Although she only had two children herself, she considered each of the school children one of her own. Evie worked as an aide for 25 years, retiring in 2015 due to failing health.

She also volunteered at St. Olaf’s Catholic Church teaching confirmation classes. Other volunteer activities included being a first responder for Finley Ambulance. Upon Maurus’ retirement from Nodak Electric Co-op in 2016, they moved to Sauk Rapids to be closer to their two grandchildren. She truly enjoyed attending the many concerts, plays and hockey games that Emma and Alex participated in.

Never one to sit still, she began volunteering at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home, praying the rosary with the residents in the memory care unit until COVID-19 ceased that activity. Always a talented craft-loving person, she began colored pencil coloring pictures to share with all the residents at Good Shepherd. She had just recently completed this project. Evie never wanted to run any of Maurus’ saws, but she helped with hand sanding and varnishing hundreds of prayer crosses she and Maurus made over the years. This was one

of her most cherished hobbies.

She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Maurus of Sauk Rapids; son, Rick and daughter, Jackie (Filip) Johnson; grandchildren, Emma and Alex Johnson, all of Sauk Rapids; sisters, Alice Wander of Detroit Lakes, Theresa (Marvin) Star of Green River, Wyoming, Sharol, (Rick) Mason of Verndale; brothers, Tim (Donna) Curfman of Alexandria and Paul (Deb Pfiefer-Curfman) Curfman of Fosston; sister in law, Jan Curfman of Prescott, Arizona; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter in law, Jenny (Rettig) Karboviak; brother Theodore “Ted” Curfman; sister, Audrey (Rick) Simmons; brother in law, Vernon “Beans” Wander and nephew, Dustin Simmons.

A heartfelt thank you goes out to all the workers on the Telemetry floor at CentraCare. Evie felt truly blessed to be in the care of so many wonderful, caring, and compassionate workers.

She considered them the best, especially during this COVID-19 crisis.

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

Legion Post 473, where he volunteered in the color guard, and was also involved with the Benton County Snowmobile Club. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, farming, camping, four-wheeling and snowmobiling. John also liked to play cards and to travel. He was a devoted husband, dad and grandpa.

John loved his work and he was very proud of his service in the military as well.

John is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Theresa of Rice; daughters and sons, Debbie (Jim) Wolf of Rice, Susie (Scott) Beierman of Rice, Larry (Anne Halek) Duea of Richmond, Brian (Bertha) Duea of Rice, David Duea of Rice, Laurie (Mike) Czech of Rice, Cindy

(Dean) Seppelt of Rice, and Brad Duea of Rice; sisters and brothers, Lillian Sowada of Seminole, Florida, Robert (Doris Ann) Duea of Rice, JoAnn (Richard) Popp of Isanti, Betty Giewedik of Sartell, and Tom Duea of Rice; 16 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. John was preceded in death by his parents.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of Building 51-1 at the St. Cloud VA Medical Center for the excellent and compassionate care given to John.

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

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Donald J. Bigley

Mass of Christian Burial was 11 a.m. Nov. 18, 2020, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sauk Rapids for Donald J. Bigley, age 89, of Sauk Rapids who died Nov. 13, 2020, at the St. Cloud Hospital. The Rev. Thomas Knoblach officiated and internment was at Hilltop Mausoleum.

Visitation was one hour prior to the services at the church in Sauk Rapids.

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

Donald was born July 16, 1931, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, to Bernard and Mildred (Clayton) Bigley. He married Alva Parker May 23, 1953, at St. Augustine’s Church in St. Cloud. The couple has lived in the St. Cloud and Sauk Rapids areas since their marriage.

Don was a bridge project supervisor for the Minnesota Department of Transportation for over 35 years, retiring in 1986. He was a member of Sacred Heart Church. He enjoyed golf, skiing, sail boating and roller skating. Don was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He was happiest when he was enjoying the beauty of the outdoors. He and Alva traveled, as well

Donald J. Bigley

as wintered in Mexico and Texas. He enjoyed summers on Leech Lake.

Don had a large circle of valued friends.

Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Alva of Sartell; daughter, Linda (James) Perske of Coon Rapids; son, William (Daiva) of Chicago; grandchildren, Chris (Allison), Daniel, Jackson and Anna; great grandchildren, Elizabeth and Gabrielle; sisters, Joyce Ann (Gary) Ellis of Brooklyn Center and Janice Gurley of Iuka, Mississippi. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Clem, Pat and Francis.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to St. Clare’s Monastery, 421 Fourth St. S., Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 or charity of your choice.

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

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Patricia A. Reberg

Guck June 26, 1952, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Rice.

He served his country in the United States Army and was stationed in Germany for 18 months from 195254. John lived in Rice his entire life and worked as a paper machine foreman at St. Regis Paper Mill for 41 years, retiring in 1989. He was a member of Immaculate Conception R-47-1B Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus “Our Country is in Mourning, A Soldier Died Today.”

Bishop Busch Council 9138, the Rice American

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 23 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Sauk Rapids for Patricia A. Reberg who passed away Nov. 18, 2020, at the St. Cloud Hospital. The Rev. David Hinz and the Rev. John Beck will officiate and burial will be at the church cemetery in Sauk Rapids. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service Monday.

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

Pat was born March 31, 1930, in Minneapolis to Harold and Irene (Gamache) Setchell. She was united in marriage to Milton Reberg on April 12, 1947, in Mason City, Iowa. Together, they have lived in the Sauk Rapids area since 1947.

She raised their four boys and was proud to see them all graduate. Pat was a homemaker, and worked at Pleasantview Elementary School and the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in food service.

She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Lutheran Women’s Missionary League, and the Altar Guild for 12 years. Pat liked to make a

Patricia A. Reberg

lot of crafty things, such as, macrame, potpourri, yarn items, 3-D pictures, and many others. She also enjoyed cross-country skiing, golfing, fishing, gardening, puzzle books, and her favorite desert was ice cream. Pat was a caring and selfless woman, who had a great sense of humor and had a strong faith.

Pat is survived by her children, Tom (Linda) of Sauk Rapids, Dale (Sherry) of Brainerd, Gary (Pat) of Cook, and Dan (Kim) of Foley; sister, Diane Freund of West Lake, Ohio; and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Milton of 60 years; and sister, Betty Burke.

Obituary and guest book available online at www.williamsdingmann. com

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Easy flowering houseplants Which plants will grow easily indoors and produce some blooms?

The top of my list is the geranium. Often grown outdoors, it also does well indoors producing blooms in mid-winter that lift our morale.

Potted cuttings taken GREEN AND from outdoor plants at GROWING IN BENTON the end of summer will COUNTY grow over winter with BY LINDA G. TENNESON blooms showing up in mid-winter. These hardworking plants may be replanted outdoors in summer or kept as indoor plants all year around.

Amaryllis are being sold right now in garden shops and hardware stores. These large bulbs should be planted with their shoulders above the soil level and in pots where there is only an inch or so of clearance on each side. Water the bulbs and in a few weeks, large lily-like blooms and long strap like leaves will appear. If kept watered and fertilized over summer, these bulbs may bloom again the following year. Often grown outdoors, begonias are also good as houseplants.

They like bright indirect light and rarely grow to unmanageable size. They are available with solid or variegated leaves and with white, pink or red blooms.

Poinsettias purchased for the holidays may be kept and grown as house plants. When the weather has stopped going below freezing, place the plant outdoors, and they will continue to grow with regular watering and fertilizing. When frosts threaten, bring the plants indoors and keep them in a room that is not used in the evenings. Or place an upturned cardboard box over the plant each night so the plant does not receive more than 12 hours of daylight each day. The upper most leaves will turn red; however, the blooms are the tiny yellow nubs in the middle of each set of red leaves. Kalanchoes reacts in a similar way. This plant needs at least 14 hours of darkness each night for blooms to start appearing. This plant is a succulent holding water in its leaves and is forgiving of irregular watering and comes in a variety of sizes and colors. Holiday cacti, whether the pointed leaf Thanksgiving or the rounded leaf Christmas variety, are easy to grow.

Keep them watered and occasionally fertilized, and they survive for years even if pot bound. Like the poinsettia and kalanchoe, the blooming cycle is triggered by short days and long nights. Keeping this plant in a drafty or lower temperature room will also aid in triggering the start of the bloom cycle.

African violets are easy to grow provided they are not over watered, preferably keeping water droplets off the leaves. They like bright indirect light and regular fertilizing. They should also be planted in soil that drains well. Orchids may seem to be a challenge, but the phalaenopsis variety, which is the common one often sold in hardware and grocery stores, are easy to grow and bring into bloom. They often form baby plants on the blooming stems which may be cut off and potted on their own.

When purchasing a houseplant at this time of the year, wrap it carefully in plastic or several layers of paper before leaving the store. The sudden change in temperature for even the few minutes needed to carry it outside to a heated vehicle may be enough to shock or kill a plant.

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

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During tragic moments in history, personal when out and about, to wear a mask because correspondences have helped us understand it reduces spittle. I get that. But there are so what people were thinking during the time many things I don’t understand. Could you of uncertainty. 2020 has provided many please strengthen my friends who work in opportunities for us to bounce ideas back the healthcare fields? Could you help them to and forth over the internet, but I believe it is look to you for strength and stamina, protect them from the illness, and refresh their weary the paper mail that will prove longevity over souls. Thank you for your calling on them time. Because people cannot feel the touch of to work in the health field and help them their loved ones as much as they would like to advocate for good nutrition and healthy to right now, let them feel the smooth, crisp LIFE BY FAITH lifestyles to their patients who build immune paper of an envelope as they slide their finger to open it. Write and encourage as Paul did in BY MERCY NYGAARD systems. Please speak to those who are so ill from the new virus so they will draw nearer his many letters to friends and churches.

“Who could I write a letter to that would encourage to you at this time. Also, please be with others who must readers?” I asked myself. There was only one who made get healthcare for reasons not related to the virus and are being delayed help. sense to me, considering all that is happening.

Jesus, you’re unlike any other. You are never too May I challenge you, while writing letters to friends and families, please write a letter to God as well. I started busy, never too weary and never selfish. You see into the a worship journal years ago. It was simply writing to God farthest distance, behind every closed door and into every as if you were talking to him. Someday, a grandchild or a shadowy corner. Please help us, all of us, to see there too. historian may fall upon one of your letters. They may be However ugly or painful things are, help us to see and encouraged to see that God is the same yesterday, today help us to prioritize. So many of us are scared. Help us to overcome fear and prioritize for the weak and vulnerable and tomorrow and nothing is new under the sun. to find safety from evil predators. Help us to reach out and uplift the lonely widows, the abused women and Dear Jesus, Thank you for always being a friend no matter how children, and those without mother and father figures. much of a butthead I am. You’re filled with generosity Help us to share with them that you are never too busy, and love and always make time for me. You never never too weary, and never too selfish, so they simply lift cease giving me beneficial advice and point me to what their eyes and look to you. Please help us not to love our is important. Right now, I could really use help being lives so much we are afraid to lose it. Help us to let go of reminded of what is important. As you know, it’s pretty our lives, freely giving them up to you as we remember confusing here for the past year. We have so much we are pilgrims in this world.

Thank you again, for always being a faithful friend information. One of my friends posts articles containing science and a different friend posts articles containing I can talk to anytime, anywhere. Please help my other science that directly contradict the first friend’s. Both friends to know you in this way too. Help the church, can only see their data as correct. I have other friends although the doors may close, to know they are sent into who work in hospitals, and this new virus has many of the world to speak of you and no one should think they have to wait for the church doors to open in order to us prioritizing differently.

Some healthcare workers are saying masks cannot spend time with you. Please protect your servants Lord, keep you from getting sick, but we are forced to wear so we may continue to tell people the good news because masks everywhere we go. Everyone is saying the of your grace.

Thank you, Jesus. In your service, recovery rate is high. But some healthcare workers Mercy Nygaard. are overloaded with unhealthy people who the virus is attacking hard, and they insist everyone stay home. And, Letters to Editor

Please be smart, do not be deceived

Sherry Kutter, Grey Eagle An acquaintance of mine works at the St. Cloud Hospital COVID-19 intensive care unit. Last week, she had to work a 17-hour shift. She gets calls at 3 a.m., begging her to come in early.

Please neighbors, COVID-19 is not a hoax. For your sake and for the sake of your friends, family, community and country, follow the COVID-19 guidelines. Wear a mask, keep a distance, wash up, no big gatherings. Who will take care of us if our hospital workers are overwhelmed, sick, dead or can no longer take the stress?

Anyone who says COVID-19 is a hoax or that

it will just go away is being deceived by false information or has something to gain by deceiving us. Let’s not be made fools of. Do your fact checks.

A basic value of our Christian communities is truthfulness. Hold your politicians accountable to telling you the truth. Call them. Make them commit to telling you the truth, always.

Another basic value of our Christian communities is love your neighbor. How about putting out yard signs with those words? Imagine if we put our energies into loving our neighbors? Wow. And please, wear your masks. Keep proper distance. Wash up. No big gatherings. It is a matter of life and death.

Mercy makes a good Nygaard’s Life by Faith us, “the main thing is sports.” point article in last week’s to love God with all our We all want a better Tony Kroll, Sauk Rapids Herald. She sees the hearts and nothing else country where we can I am inspired and importance of civility in should take priority. Not have a good conversation encouraged by Mercy our country. She reminds politics, school, business, and share our ideas and learn from each other. The time of election jargon is over. Presidents come and go. Let’s get back to civility.

Now is the time for Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, dialog and not debate. early copy will be needed for the following: Let’s share our ideas.

Your opinion has some PUBLICATION DEADLINE merit and mine does too.

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Giving thanks for support staff

Nurse, playground supervisor, r, st students each day. We are grateful school work helper and break buddy y t our support staff and frontline to are only a few of their official job workers for making the less than b w titles. A friendly smile, a caring hug, situations more enjoyable and g, iideal id d a shoulder to cry on, an encouraging productive for students. We especially g pr word, a constructive voice and a lunch thank support staff for their hard h th date are only a sampling of the giftss work during the first few months of w ISD 47 they provide for our Sauk Rapidsschool as they learned how to manage sc

By Megan Foley, Rice students each day. our student learning platforms and assistant principal at We celebrate and thank the gained knowledge of how to help Mississippi Heights many individuals that make our troubleshoot technology and other Elementary School community schools great, and today learning challenges discovered we focus on those we refer to as district through the varied models of learning. support staff. Support staff includes those who support Students are being supported more comprehensively teachers and administrators in creating welcoming than ever before. We are all learning, and we are schools, developing meaningful relationships with grateful for the help, patience and grace support staff students and providing the best possible opportunities provide each day. for students to learn. These individuals provide Sauk Rapids-Rice community supervision, guidance, encouragement, professional In addition to the amazing work these individuals support and added opportunities for growth for are doing in our classrooms with students, they are students and staff. Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools also helping support our families and community support staff members make a difference for students thrive amid the sometimes-unpredictable changes in and community each day. We thank them for making learning models. District support staff are the first in the difference they do. line to help organize materials for students, prepare Support in classroom, learning spaces meals for family pickup, answer parent questions During each school day, our support staff wear and distribute materials to ensure students have what many hats. Their primary focus is providing support they need during the phases of learning. They are and direction so students can be successful academic advocates for all students who have offered varied learners. That can mean they help students organize ideas on how to make the new models of learning their learning space, monitor students’ health and as productive and positive as possible. Families are choices, provide a safe opportunity for students to be adjusting to a different lifestyle, and staff have helped themselves, and so much more. Support staff model families by providing insights, a positive structure their deep concern for students in many ways. They and the encouragement needed to adapt to the new help students navigate the ups and downs of daily challenges we have encountered due to COVID-19. living, provide encouragement, instill a sense of Their continued support and effort each day helps accountability and strengthen the sense of hope that ensure Storm students and families are cared for and lives in students. Students’ days are often positive prepared for each challenge that comes our way. We because support staff have made it a priority to get to are grateful for this gift. know and make meaningful connections with them.

Sauk Rapids-Rice schools have much to be proud Making the time to listen to, dialogue with, and be of. We are a community that values education, has physically and emotionally present for others is a gift high standards for our children, provides support and that impacts so many. Now, more than ever, students encouragement to all, and makes the time to show our need people around them who know and understand gratitude. We take the opportunity during this season them as individuals. We are so fortunate to call on the of Thanksgiving, and every day, to thank everyone Sauk Rapids-Rice support staff for all of these roles. that makes Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools great.

Child care, distance learning Today, we say an extra thank you to the support In this new era of learning, students are growing staff for their attitude of service, for their dedication and thriving in several settings. Some students are to students and for their amazing work ethic. Sauk learning from home, some in the classroom and some Rapids-Rice Public Schools is fortunate to have each in childcare settings. For some support staff, this of them as part of our Storm family. means they are at the childcare settings supporting

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The purpose of the Thanksgiving meal campaign is direct action and support for people with disabilities. At the outset of the coronavirus pandemic, ILICIL supported its clients through care packages, which had everything from food and snacks to sanitary supplies and personal protective equipment. Inspired at least partly through the success of the care package campaign, Reagan said it is important to staff that they continue to be a beacon of support for the community.

Not only is it a free food delivery, but it also initiates a conversation between the workers delivering food and the person who receives it – many of whom have had little person-to-person contact throughout the pandemic.

“It’s just kind of a way of supporting people who we know are isolated even more than normal,” Reagan said, who personally experienced how the care packages helped clients.

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Even more than a Thanksgiving meal and a friendly conversation, one of the independent living center’s primary goals is to increase advocacy and awareness for people with disabilities, in turn building empathy and compassion.

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6. The quality or feeling of being grateful or thankful.

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“To put a little perspective on it, in October we had 544 cases total, and so far in November, we’ve had over 1,000,” Ruhoff said. “We have really seen the cases rise here in November.”

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the corner, Ruhoff said the Minnesota Department of Health is working with the county for distribution.

The first recipients of the vaccine will be healthcare workers and first responders.

Nadean Inman, Benton County Auditor-Treasurer, took to the podium after Ruhoff to update commissioners on the election in Benton County.

Of the approximately 24,000 registered voters in Benton County, just over 90% cast a ballot in this year’s election – on par with 2016 election turnout percentage, except this year 2,221 new voters registered. Out of the record 8,826 absentee ballots requested, 7,772 were successfully returned to the auditor-treasurer’s office.

“With that consent decree that was passed earlier, we had to honor any ballots that were postmarked Nov. 3 or before

up until Nov. 10,” Inman said.

Twelve ballots were received during that time frame, Inman said, which were accepted and uploaded to the secretary of state’s website.

“It was very smooth,” Inman said, giving credit to her staff. “It was very flawless on our part.”

In other board news: – Commissioners approved 12 coronavirus relief grant payments, totaling $126,300. The county board will hold a meeting Nov. 24 to approve the final round of grants.

“We got this money out in the community,” said Benton County Commissioner Spencer Buerkle.

– In the consent agenda, commissioners approved a 2.5% general wage increase for nonunion employees. Union employees negotiate wages separately.

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active cases – the most the county has experienced throughout the pandemic.

By the end of October, there were 554 total confirmed cases recorded in Benton County.

Ruhoff pointed to “COVID fatigue” as being one of the primary causes of the recent uptick, resulting in varied consistency with restrictions imposed to mitigate the spread of the virus. She also said an increase in cases was expected as students returned to school and that the most infected age group is the 18- to 34-year-old demographic.

Another sign the area is experiencing a surge is the positive case percentage at the saliva-based testing location in St. Cloud.

Ruhoff said the positive case percentage at the St. Cloud location alone was as high as 28%, higher than any other site in the state.

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various sites for well water. The engineers will be paid hourly for the time it takes to prepare the plan and the water testing was a minimal, while necessary, expense to move forward with a future capacity for the city.

Before the approval, Allen presented a St. Augusta-based pavement plan as an example of what they could provide the city. Although the plan is a scaled back version of their skillsets, the two understood the city wanted to be conservative with its funds – gaining insight and the opportunity to access additional grant funds but retaining monies to be spent on construction rather than paperwork.

The sample approved will rank the city’s roads on a scale of good, fair and poor conditions and will include a price tag with each rating so council members can study and prioritize projects. Allen cautioned that the estimated prices will be as of the road condition in 2020-21 and will vary as oil prices alter and roadways deteriorate.

“It gives you an overall view of, ‘What are we facing,’” Allen said. “I encourage a complete view of your pavements. … Every one of you has in mind the worst one (road) in town, which isn’t necessarily the worst condition, it’s the one that gives you the

worst phone calls and you can’t find an answer for.”

Allen said the plan allows the council to look at the full picture and see their improvement needs.

The plan is estimated to cost $4,000. Allen said the plan will not be time consuming, but he plans on having it done by February given their work load and the council’s needs.

The city is also looking at drilling an additional well in order to expand capacity and allow city growth. They would also like to find a site with fewer nitrates than found in other areas of the city.

After some discussion, the council agreed to have Mattefy or Mark Sauer, of the public works department, test wells near the compost and ballfields to identify what the estimated nitrates would be on the city’s land near the Walnut Ridge development.

Mattefy will also speak to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources using a well, owned by Ken Nodo, as a test well to see the effects on nearby Little Rock Creek. The city owns land near Fox Meadows where they could also drill a new well.

Mattefy will also look into grants for test wells.

In addition to the two projects, the council also discussed its desires to widen County Road 55 where possible to allow for access of Bend in the River Regional Park. The county plans to widen a portion of the road but asked the city to purchase right-of-way if

they wanted the roadway to be widened within city limits.

The council is not clear what price tag would be attached, if any, in regards to roadway widening, but approved Mattefy to begin negotiations with two landowners for the purchase of land on the east side of County Road 55. Mattefy estimated the land acquisition could be less than $10,000. The city of Rice owns right-of-way on the west side of road.

Mattefy will also contact the county to discuss other costs the city may be responsible for.

In other council news: – The council hosted its first meeting with its newly installed microphones and sound system. Clerk Julie Fandel said the city was performing a trial video recording of the meeting so they could work out any problems before they begin recording and broadcasting meetings to the public. The city does not plan to have livestreamed meetings at this time but plans to make accessible recorded meetings.

The city is discussing access through the local cable provider as well as through the internet. Details have not been solidified.

– Approved committing a $6,500 donation from the Rice Sportsmen’s Club to the police and fire departments.

– Approved base unit and police chief unit union contracts for 2021-23.

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Sauk Rapids Police Department Nov. 9, 12:35 p.m. – A call from Village Pharmacy and Drug reported they received a fraudulent prescription for codeine. Law enforcement picked up the forged prescription. Suspects never returned for prescription.

Nov. 10, 11:41 p.m. – Law enforcement was dispatched for a noise complaint on the 300 block of Second Avenue North. Someone was reported to be removing snow with a leaf blower. Officers contacted the person, who worked for a snow removal company, and advised of the complaint. The person said they would use a shovel in the future.

Nov. 14, 10:36 p.m. – Officers responded to the 500 block of Benton Drive North for a welfare check. A Lyft driver reported picking up a female and child.

The child did not have a car seat. The driver gave her a ride from Waite Park to Speedway, where the female left the child inside the car while going inside.

The driver did not feel comfortable giving the two another ride. Law enforcement checked with the female who had made arrangements for transport with a car seat.

Incidents: Administrative citations 36 (winter parking violations), medical calls 20, miscellaneous calls 20, assists 16, suspicious activity reports 16, animal calls 9, disturbances 7, thefts reported 7, welfare checks 7, alarms 6, warnings 6, child checks 5, permits 5, suicidal person 4, traffic accidents 4, traffic stop 4, driving 3, unwanted person reports 3, lift assists 3, deer collisions 2, civil complaints 2, DUI/ DWI 2, escorts 2, fraud complaints 2, missing person reports 2 and vehicle calls 2.

Timberwolves draft night recap Wednesday night represented a huge opportunity for the Minnesota Timberwolves franchise. The Wolves had won the first pick in the 2020 NBA draft and also held the 17th and 33rd overall selections heading into the proceedings.

The team finished with yet another dismal record last season at 19-45, but there were reasons for optimism heading into the draft. The roster had been stripped down to the studs at February’s trade deadline when cornerstone center Karl-Anthony Towns was finally paired with his friend, point guard D’Angelo Russell. Swingman Malik Beasley established himself as a legitimate wing scorer in the remainder of the season and looks like a keeper despite a concerning offcourt incident. With the

30th Annual City of Sauk Rapids Lighting Contest The 30th annual City of Sauk Rapids Lighting Contest will be sponsored by the Sauk Rapids Herald and Manea’s Meats, of Sauk Rapids.

All those who reside within Sauk Rapids city limits are welcome to participate. This year’s contest will feature two categories – multi-color display and single-color display.

Prizes, sponsored by Manea’s Meats and the Sauk Rapids Herald, will be awarded to each category winner.

Judging will take place by an anonymous party the weekend of December 11-13 from 5-9 p.m.

No. 1 pick, the Wolves had a chance to add a foundational talent to their core, and with their other picks, they had a chance to add depth or trade for some veteran leadership.

The Wolves selected shooting guard Anthony Edwards from Georgia with the first pick. He is an athletic marvel with prototypical size, standing 6-5, possessing a 6-9 wingspan, 225 pounds of muscle, explosiveness and a smooth jumper. All of the tools are there with Edwards; his highlight reel looks like a cross between young Dwyane Wade, Victor Oladipo and James Harden. Seriously, take a few minutes and watch some of highlights on YouTube. I will wait.

At his best, Edwards projects to be a multi-positional defender who can score from anywhere on the floor.

However, his tape also features some extreme defensive lapses and his effort level varied from game to game. He scored 37 points against Michigan State, 36 at South Carolina and 32 at Florida. He also scored six points in 40 minutes in the SEC conference tournament against Ole Miss.

There are some questions about his love for the game, but there is no doubting his talent. He has dealt with hardship, losing both his mother and grandmother to cancer at the age of 14, and the hope is that with some stability in his life, he will develop into the star player that he clearly possesses

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the talent to become. If not, we could be looking at the second coming of Andrew Wiggins.

The Wolves then packaged the No. 17 and No. 33 picks with James Johnson to acquire Ricky Rubio and the No. 23 and No. 28 picks. Wolves fans are familiar with Rubio, who will bring veteran leadership, playmaking skills and, most importantly, a perimeter defensive presence to the team. He has made his teammates better everywhere he has played, most recently elevating Donovan Mitchell and Devin Booker to all-star status in stops in Utah and Phoenix. This was a good trade for a team starved for an on-court leader and anyone who can play something resembling defense.

With the 23rd pick, the Wolves selected 20-yearold guard Leandro Bolmaro from Barcelona. Bolmaro played for the same Barcelona team that produced Rubio years ago. He possesses strong ballhandling and playmaking skills and good height and length for a wing. However, he needs to pack on some muscle and develop his jumper to

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be an effective NBA perimeter player.

With the 28th pick, the Wolves selected forward Jaden McDaniels from Washington. McDaniels was a prized recruit who projected as a lottery pick prior to his freshman year with the Huskies, where he had a solid year that did not quite live up to the hype. He is a strong ballhandler with solid shooting mechanics and good quickness for his size.

He needs to put on some weight to bang with NBA big men but could develop into a legitimate stretch four that would complement Towns nicely.

I like what the Wolves did on draft night. They added a potential star in Edwards, who was clearly the player with the most upside in the draft. I do not want to overstate things, but if Edwards reaches his ceiling, he could be the best player on this team in a year or two. The Wolves brought back a player who will provide veteran leadership and sorely needed perimeter defense in Rubio, and they got players with long-term upside in Bolmaro and McDaniels.

They significantly improved their roster in both the short- and long-term and should be significantly better than last year’s team when the season begins in just over a month. The foundation for the next winning Timberwolves team might just be in place.

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Public notices SAUK RAPIDS-RICE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 47 EMERGENCY BOARD MEETING Wednesday, October 28, 2020 An emergency meeting of the Sauk Rapids-Rice ISD 47 Board of Education was called to order by Chair Butkowski Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. in the District Office Boardroom ROLL CALL Members present included Braun, Butkowski, Hauck, Loidolt, Morse, and Solarz. Others present were Superintendent Bergstrom.

APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA A motion was made by Braun, seconded by Solarz and per MSBA guidance and Minnesota Statute 13D.021 the motion was unanimously carried by a margin of six, with Holthaus absent, to approve the meeting’s “Agenda”.

Voting For: Hauck, Loidolt, Braun, Morse, Solarz and Butkowski Voting Against: None Absent: Holthaus ACTION APPROVAL OF THE SAUK RAPIDS-RICE MIDDLE SCHOOL LEARNING COMMUNITY MODEL SHIFT A motion was made by Solarz, seconded by Hauck and per MSBA guidance and Minnesota Statute 13D.021 the motion was unanimously carried by a margin of six, with Holthaus absent, to approve the Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School shift from the Hybrid Learning Model to Distance Learning (District Decision) effective 10.29.20 through 11.11.20. This decision was made following the review of data provided by the Minnesota Department of Health and Benton County Public Health, as well as current data relating to the Sauk RapidsRice Middle School Learning Community.

Voting For: Hauck, Loidolt, Braun, Morse, Solarz and Butkowski Voting Against: None Absent: Holthaus ADJOURNMENT With no further business appearing before the Board, a motion was made by Morse, seconded by Braun and per MSBA guidance and Minnesota Statute 13D.021 the motion was unanimously carried by a margin of six, with Holthaus absent, to adjourn the meeting at 4:31 p.m.

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Game, set, match Storm enter pause with pride after five-set win

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As the Sauk RapidsRice Storm volleyball team gathered in the postgame huddle, Hailee Cullen turned to fellow captain Darci Peterson.

Noticeable in Cullen’s eyes were tears as the two athletes, who had proved to be distinguished contributors on a talented roster, embraced on the volleyball court they have called home for seasons.

No volleyball match could eliminate the disappointment the Storm felt with their season ending as a result of a youth sports pause implemented

by Gov. Tim Walz. However, their rousing, energetic conclusion against Tech High School certainly tried.

Peterson and Cullen combined for 24 kills as

SRR rebounded from a blown opportunity in set four to pick up an unforgettable 3-2 triumph Nov. 19 at Sauk Rapids-Rice High School in Sauk Rapids.

“I feel like this match proved they can play,” said Karen Beckmann, head coach. “They can overcome adversity. There were quite a few matches this season where we had the chance and we didn’t, and today, we did.”

The first set did not signal the back-and-forth, deadlocked affair that would eventually commence, as the Storm quickly and assertively reined in control of the contest with a powerful 25-14 win.

Their receiving and passing were pristine, taking advantage of Tech’s early mishaps.

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Kieryn Hirdler fades backward while putting up an accurate set Nov. 19 at Sauk Rapids-Rice High School in Sauk Rapids.

Hirdler recorded 37 assists in a back-and-forth win over Tech High School.

Public notices SAUK RAPIDS-RICE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 47 SPECIAL BOARD MEETING Sunday, November 8, 2020

RETURN FROM RECESS A motion was made by Hauck, seconded by Braun and per MSBA guidance and Minnesota Statute 13D.021 the moSAUK RAPIDS-RICE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL tion was unanimously carried to return to the Board meeting DISTRICT NO. 47 A Special meeting of the Sauk Rapids-Rice ISD 47 Board at 4:32 p.m.

EMERGENCY BOARD MEETING Voting For: Hauck, Loidolt, Braun, Solarz, Holthaus, of Education was called to order by Chair Butkowski Sunday, Thursday, November 5, 2020 November 8, 2020 at 2:09 p.m. in the District Office Board- Morse and Butkowski Voting Against: None An emergency meeting of the Sauk Rapids-Rice ISD 47 room. The Board meeting was live streamed to the Sauk RapAPPROVAL TO TRANSITION THE SAUK RAPIDS-RICE Board of Education was called to order by Chair Butkowski ids-Rice High School Commons.

HIGHSCHOOL AND PLEASANTVIEW ELEMENTARY Thursday, November 5, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. in the District Of- ROLL CALL Members present included Braun, Butkowski, Hauck, TO THE DISTANCE LEARNING MODEL fice Boardroom. The Board meeting was live streamed to the A motion was made by Hauck, seconded by Braun and Holthaus, Loidolt, Morse, and Solarz. Others present were Sauk Rapids-Rice High School Commons.

Superintendent Bergstrom, Director of Teaching and Learning per MSBA guidance and Minnesota Statute 13D.021 the moROLL CALL Members present included Braun, Butkowski, Hauck, Bushman, Director of Human Resources and Administrative tion was unanimously carried to approve the transition the Holthaus, Loidolt, Morse, and Solarz. Others present were Services Schoenherr, Director of Business Services Fiereck, Sauk Rapids-Rice High School from the Hybrid Learning Superintendent Bergstrom, Director of Human Resources and Director of Community Education Wilke, Director of Tech- Model to the Distance Learning Model and transition PleasAdministrative Services Schoenherr, Director of Technology nology Zimpel, SRRHS Principal Nohner, SRRMS Principal antview Elementary from the In-Person Learning Model to Messerich, MHES Principal Peterson, PV Principal Froiland, the Distance Learning Model beginning on Thursday, NovemZimpel, and MHES Principal Peterson. ber 11 through Wednesday, November 25 with a return date and Rice Principal Paasch.

APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA of Monday, November 30, 2020. This transition of Learning A motion was made by Braun, seconded by Morse and per APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA A motion was made by Braun, seconded by Morse and per Models is due to data provided by the Minnesota Department MSBA guidance and Minnesota Statute 13D.021 the motion was unanimously carried to approve the meeting’s “Agenda”. MSBA guidance and Minnesota Statute 13D.021 the motion of Health and Benton County Public Health, as well as the Voting For: Hauck, Loidolt, Braun, Solarz, Holthaus, was unanimously carried to approve the meeting’s “Agenda”. current data relating to the Sauk Rapids-Rice High School and Voting For: Hauck, Loidolt, Braun, Solarz, Holthaus, Pleasantview Elementary Learning Communities.

Morse and Butkowski Voting For: Hauck, Loidolt, Braun, Solarz, Holthaus, Morse and Butkowski Voting Against: None Morse and Butkowski Voting Against: None ACTION Voting Against: None APPROVAL OF MISSISSIPPI HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY ACTION APPROVAL TO AMEND THE SAUK RAPIDS-RICE MID- APPROVAL TO TABLE INDEFINATELY THE REQUEST LEARNING COMMUNITY MODEL SHIFT A motion was made by Holthaus, seconded by Braun and DLE SCHOOL, RICE ELEMENTARY, AND RICE EARLY TO REVIEW AND DISCUSS THE DISTRICT’S LEARNING MODEL(S) AND ADOPT A LEARNING PLAN per MSBA guidance and Minnesota Statute 13D.021 the mo- CHILDHOOD RETURN A motion was made by Braun, seconded by Morse and STRATEGY tion was unanimously carried to approve the transition of the A motion was made by Holthaus, seconded by Morse Mississippi Heights Elementary Learning Community from per MSBA guidance and Minnesota Statute 13D.021 the mothe In-Person Learning Model to Distance Learning (District tion was unanimously carried to amend the return dates for and per MSBA guidance and Minnesota Statute 13D.021 the Decision). It was further motioned by Holthaus, seconded the Middle School, Rice Elementary, and Rice Early Child- motion was unanimously carried to table the Request to Reby Braun and per MSBA guidance and Minnesota Statute hood Learning Communities from Wednesday, November view and Discuss the District’s Learning Model(s) and Adopt 13D.021 the motion was unanimously carried to amend the 12 and Monday, November 16 respectively to Monday, No- a Learning Plan Strategy indefinitely. The item was tabled proposed effective dated from 11.09.20 through 11.20.20 (as vember 30, 2020. Students and staff at the Middle School, indefinitely as the approvals of the preceding items have efprinted in the Agenda) to an effective date of 11.09.20 until Rice Elementary, and Rice Early Childhood will remain in fectively transitioned the Learning Models at the High School 11.30.20. This decision was made following the review of the Distance Learning Model until Monday. November 30, and Pleasantview to the Distance Learning model and extenddata provided by the Minnesota Department of Health and 2020. This decision was made following the review of data ed the Distance Learning Model for the Middle School, Rice Benton County Public Health, as well as current data relating provided by the Minnesota Department of Health and Benton Elementary and Rice Early Childhood to a consistent return to the Mississippi Heights Elementary Learning Community. County Public Health, as well as current data relating to the date of Monday, November 30, 2020.

Voting For: Hauck, Loidolt, Braun, Solarz, Holthaus, Voting For: Hauck, Loidolt, Braun, Solarz, Holthaus, Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School, Rice Elementary, and Rice Early Childhood Learning Communities and in an effort to Morse and Butkowski Morse and Butkowski Voting Against: None provide consistency for students, staff and families.

Voting Against: None Voting For: Hauck, Loidolt, Braun, Solarz, Holthaus, ADJOURNMENT ADJOURNMENT With no further business appearing before the Board, a With no further business appearing before the Board, Morse and Butkowski motion was made by Holthaus, seconded by Morse and per Voting Against: None a motion was made by Hauck, seconded by Solarz and per MSBA guidance and Minnesota Statute 13D.021 the motion MSBA guidance and Minnesota Statute 13D.021 the motion RECESS A motion was made by Braun, seconded by Morse and was unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting at 5:02 p.m. was unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting at 7:22 p.m.

Voting For: Hauck, Loidolt, Braun, Solarz, Holthaus, Voting For: Hauck, Loidolt, Braun, Solarz, Holthaus, per MSBA guidance and Minnesota Statute 13D.021 the motion was unanimously carried to temporarily recess the Board Morse and Butkowski Morse and Butkowski Voting Against: None meeting from 4:17 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Voting Against: None Respectfully submitted, Voting For: Hauck, Loidolt, Braun, Solarz, Holthaus, Respectfully submitted, Lisa J. Braun, Board of Education Clerk Lisa J. Braun, Board of Education Clerk Morse and Butkowski Sauk Rapids-Rice ISD 47 Voting Against: None Sauk Rapids-Rice ISD 47 R-47-1B R-47-1B

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“We were serving aggressively and were able to execute when we got the ball back,” Beckmann said. “We got quite a few free balls that came back from Tech, so we were able to execute and it was fun to do what we were practicing and finish.”

SRR recorded a mind-boggling 15 service aces and nine blocks. Peterson, along with her 12 kills, added four services aces and three blocks, both team-highs.

Tech put together a stout second-set effort, logging four straight points to steal a win back from the Storm. SRR secured a third-set win as Cullen began to catch fire.

The senior gathered 12 kills, a service ace and a block.

“Our captains are good leaders,” Beckmann said. “They’ve got a love for the game, they have a drive, they really want to push and today, they were able to go through and stay strong and mentally finish. A couple of their goals were to be aggressive at the net and get some kills. I think their underlying individual goals pushed them tonight because they were reachd able.”

The fourth set was closest of the night, with , the teams trading points late in the battle. Tech twice put themselves one point away from winning Y the set before the Storm stayed alive with momend tous points by Peterson and middle hitter Lexi Helmin. Eventually, Tech locked up two consecutive points to take the set win.

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Hailee Cullen tips a ball over the net Nov. 19 at Sauk Rapids-Rice High School in Sauk Rapids. Cullen’s 12 kills were tied for the team lead.

The determined Storm outpaced the visitors from start to finish in the final set to claim an emotional, well-deserved conquest.

The players overcame the upcoming premature loss of their fall pastime to find some late-season glory.

“For them to come in knowing this was their last chance of the season to try and execute their goals, they had a lot of drive and motivation,” Beckmann said. “They knew there was a pause and knew there might not be JO (Junior Olympics) until January, so they came amped up, ready to play hard.”

The Minnesota prep sports pause began Nov. 21 as COVID-19 case numbers have blown up across the state. With districts all across the Land of 10,000 Lakes instructing students online through distance learning, Beckmann hopes this pause achieves its desired effect.

“I hope that with this pause, it’s able to slow things down, so we can get back in school,” Beckmann said. “These kids, they want to play sports, but they also need to be in school.”

Moorhead 3, SRR 0 Finding a way to overcome a three-match losing streak proved to be futile for the Storm against the Moorhead Spuds, Section 8AAA’s second-best squad in terms of overall record.

SRR was held to a team hitting percentage in the negatives, committing 16 errors as the Spuds rolled to a crisp 3-0 victory Nov. 17 at Moorhead High School in Moorhead.

Peterson carried the offensive load for SRR, compiling six kills on 21 attempts. She also successfully swatted one of the two lone Storm blocks on the day, as the team struggled to stop Moorhead from asserting their

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discernable momentum.

Cullen led the Storm with a .182 hitting percentage, smacking three kills.

Bemidji 3, SRR 1 The Storm received a rare chance at immediate redemption when they took the court for the second match of a doubleheader against Bemidji Nov. 16.

After an error-fueled demolishing at the hands of the Lumberjacks in the first match, SRR drastically altered their performance for the better in round two, but Bemidji picked up two close set wins to earn their second win in a row, a 3-1 triumph over the Storm at Bemidji High School in Bemidji.

Helmin was a force to be reckoned with despite the loss, piling up nine kills, two service aces, a block and eight digs. Peterson played an impressive second-fiddle role with eight kills, two service aces and two blocks.

The Storm managed to rebound from a pair of set losses by securing a 25-20 third-set victory, but the Lumberjacks moved to 3-7 on the year with a narrow two-point win in the fourth set.

Bemidji 3, SRR 0 In the first of two matches against the Lumberjacks, the Storm struggled to avoid a plethora of mistakes.

All-in-all, SRR totaled 15 errors to 18 kills in a difficult 3-0 loss to Bemidji Nov. 14 at Bemidji High School in Bemidji.

The team’s total hitting percentage sat at 0.034 even as Peterson logged seven kills and a remarkable .429 percentage individually. After losing in set one 25-15,

Ava Athman goes for a high-flying kill attempt Nov. 19 at Sauk Rapids-Rice High School in Sauk Rapids. Athman logged eight kills, two service aces and a block.

the Storm looked helpless to deny Bemidji’s highflying offense, falling 25-9 in the second set.

Helmin was a defensive bright spot, recording four blocks.

Darci Peterson yells in celebration Nov. 19 at Sauk RapidsRice High School in Sauk Rapids. With their home crowd behind them for one final appearance, the Storm pulled out a 3-2 win over Tech High School.

Leading the

MaKenzi Schmitz Senior Parents: Mike Arseneau and Amy Arseneau Accomplishment: Is a back-row specialist for the Sauk Rapids-Rice volleyball team.

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mitigated snow-laden damages.

Lentner is not the only person partaking on an exceptionally good harvest season. Rick Robak, an Oak Park resident who owns 350 acres of farmland and has only one strip of corn left to combine, said this has been a historically good year for farmers like him. Robak, with his wife, Linda, grows corn, soybean, oats and hay, on his beef farm.

“This was actually almost a perfect year,” Robak said.

“We got the crops in early in a timely fashion, and the crops did good this year. And, we got to harvesting earlier than normal.”

Lentner and Robak said the warm summer and favorable precipitation contributed to high-quality yields.

Although, Robak was initially concerned the sudden snowfall was an indicator that the weather was too good to be true.

“Well, when that snow came, it looked like we’re going to be in the same boat as the last couple years, but

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Charlie Lenter, who farms with his dad Fred Lentner, holds his youngest son, Chett, 2, as son Chase, 5, leans against harvested corn stalks Nov. 13 at their farm near Oak Park. The Lentners finished harvest with good yields and mostly conducive weather for completing fieldwork.

then it melted,” Robak said.

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It has been a good year for farmers like Fred Lentner, who farms 140 acres of corn, soybean and hay, on his 60cow dairy near Oak Park.

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This would probably be one of your best years in your last five to eight.”

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Even the most recent heavy snowfall is coming too late to significantly impact crop yields. Most farmers have their crops out of the ground, said Nathan Drewitz, University of Minnesota Extension educator for Benton, Stearns and Morrison counties.

“Yields have been pretty good so far this year,” he said, noting recorded corn yields as high as 200 bushels per acre.

Although the United States Department of

Agriculture will not have statistics on this year’s harvest until as late as April 2021, Drewitz is confident the favorable weather will be reflected in the yield averages.

In 2019, the Benton County average for corn was 154 bushels per acre, and over the last 10 years, it stands at 142 bushels per acre.

“We’re looking at being well over that this year,” Drewitz said. “It seems like things are looking pretty good out there from a corn perspective.”

As for soybean, Drewitz has been hearing anywhere from 50 to 70 bushels per acre, which he said would also be

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Rick Robak herds cows out of the barn Nov. 17 at his farm near Oak Park. Robak’s crops are used to feed his herd for the year.

well above the year over year average.

In looking back on the 2020 harvesting season, Robak said he will look on it graciously. Even though it is not the best year he has ever had, Robak will net yields better than a typical year, and as icing on the cake, corn prices have been trending upward in the Chicago Board of Trade, he said.

Lentner agreed.

“The yields on corn, soybeans and hay was Rick Robak uses a skidloader to clean out the barn Nov. 17 at his farm near Oak Park. A timely harvest season very good,” Lentner

allowed Robak more time to also focus on other tasks on his farm.

said. “They’re probably some of our better yields in 27 years.”

Lentner and Robak have two things left on their plates for the season: tillage and deer hunting – the latter being one of the many perks of finishing harvest early.

Charlie Lentner grinds corn to feed livestock at his dad’s farm near Oak Park Nov. 13. Grinding up the corn makes it easier for livestock to eat and digest the feed.

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The economic future of agriculture Pandemic, markets to affect 2021 outlook

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Then, prices rebounded “There are to record highs. fundamentals driving Prices are expected the markets, but not to remain at record levels all commodities have until December when the performed the same United States Department this year,” Ehmke said. of Agriculture will round “They’re not all rising in up its last purchase of tandem to say we’re in

the age of inflation like in 2008.”

Soybeans have rallied this year with purchases from China as Brazil’s inventory is exhausted and future production is not guaranteed with a looming threat of La Niña.

“China’s hog herd is being rebuilt, and they’re demanding more feed,” Ehmke said. “They’re buying when the U.S. dollar is on sale and Brazil is not. It’s the same story for corn.”

As of the Nov. 5 presentation, corn exports were up 214%, soybeans up 190% and grain sorghum up 899%, all mostly being supplied to China.

“This is the perfect example of the power one country can have on a single market,” Ehmke said. “When China decides to move a market, they move it.”

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Most of us have never heard of the “We wanted to ask whether there 100th meridian that divides the dry really is such a divide, and whether it’s western plains from the rich agricultural influenced human settlement,” Seager land to the east. said.

In 1878, geologist and explorer Seager and his team determined the John Wesley Powell was exploring the boundary is real and climate change is western United States when he noticed causing it to migrate east, expanding a climatic boundary between the humid the dry part of the country. Studying eastern states and the dry, hot western data collected since 1979, he found the regions. divide has shifted closer to the 98th The Business Powell wrote, “Passing from east meridian, some 140 miles east. of Farming to west across this belt, a wonderful His findings were also backed by

by Roger Strom transformation is observed. On the climate models projecting the line will east, a luxuriant growth of grass is seen. Passing continue migrating toward the Atlantic, likely westward, species after species of luxuriant grass moving an additional two to three degrees by and brilliant flowering plants disappear and the the end of the century, having a big impact on ground gradually becomes naked with bunch agriculture. grasses here and there.”

As a result, Seager predicts major changes Based on his findings, he determined the in farming as the drying moves eastward. He 100th meridian runs through Mexico to Texas, said over time, farms further east will have to Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, the Dakotas and consolidate and become larger in order to remain the Canadian province of Manitoba, and ends at viable. Farmers will also have to decide to change the North Pole. crops or irrigate as more land will become better Now 140 years later, as a result of global suited for rangeland and wheat with fewer acres warming, Powell’s line is moving. When that will support corn, soybean and other water Richard Seager, a climate scientist at Columbia intensive crops.

University’s Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, “There’s no point in sticking your head into was looking at a world map of population density, the sand, or into the tilled earth, about this, these he too noticed the big change west of the 100th changes are going to be happening,” said Seager, meridian as homes, roads and vegetation begin to summarizing his research. disappear. … just sayin’.

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“The United States economy is going to be sucking wind and on-its-knees struggling for a while,” Ehmke said. “Another CARES package would be a win … a weak dollar is bullish on ag commodities.”

Since net farm income bottomed in 2016, it has steadily returned and will shape the agriculture landscape in the coming year.

“Is this because farmers have more money in the bank from the marketplace? Not so much,” Ehmke said.

“This is a story carried by the United States government.”

Ehmke estimated that over one-third of

net farm income is in the form of government payments. The Market Facilitation Program and Coronavirus Food Assistance Program are two examples of federal assistance carrying the farm economy.

While helpful, the programs are no solution for the viability of an agriculture enterprise.

“We can’t expect this behavior going forward,” Ehmke said.

“We’re already hearing concern about the price tag of COVID-19. It could be reasonable to assume those payments and programs would decline, if not completely go away.”

Ehmke said there are record-high levels of farm debt coming from operating loans, meaning many farm businesses are

borrowing from the future to pay for the present.

The difference between today and the 1980s is that federal interest rates have remained very low and land values across Minnesota have been resilient and stable.

As farm expenses have remained consistent, and market variability is inevitable, farmers should continue to find ways to operate with few inputs going into the next year.

“There’s stress but not like we’ve seen,” Ehmke said.

“It’s a different time and forcing us to think we’ll be in this situation for quite some time.

Regardless, the lowcost producer always wins.”

FSMA Produce Safety Rule trainings Registration open for winter classes ST. CLOUD — Beginning in December, University of Minnesota Extension, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture and other partners will host 100% virtual Food Safety Modernization Act Produce Safety Rule grower trainings. This virtual training course is for produce growers and those interested in UNIVERSITY OF learning about produce safety, MN EXTENSION good agricultural practices and the KATIE DREWITZ FMSA Produce Safety Rule. These courses are led by a team of MDA staff, UMN Extension staff, and experienced fruit and vegetable growers.

If your farm is not excluded or exempt from the FSMA Produce Safety Rule, at least one supervisor or responsible party from your farm must complete a training that uses FDA-recognized curriculum or equivalent. This course will satisfy this requirement. If you are unsure if your farm is covered by the rule, reach out to an extension office or visit www.extension.umn.edu. While training is required for farms covered by the Produce Safety Rule, all growers interested in learning about produce safety, GAPs and the FSMA Produce Safety Rule are encouraged to attend.

Learning about and implementing produce safety practices can help protect your farm and business, can help you get a GAP audit if needed, and helps keep our food safe and healthy for all.

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This is to verify participants’ presence and participation.

Training participants are eligible to receive a certificate of completion. Farms covered by the rule only need to have a responsible party complete training once to meet the FSMA Produce Safety Rule’s requirements.

If you have questions specific to the FSMA Produce Safety Rule visit the MDA Produce Safety Program page, call 651-539-3648 or email producesafety.mda@state. mn.us. You can also reach out to your extension educator.

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6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

DeWALT DCA1820 Battery Adapter

Kit, 20 V Battery, 5 Ah, 1/2 inch Chuck

Originally $252.99

$

149.99

Originally $42.99

$

19.99

DeWALT DCF894P2 Cordless Impact Wrench

20 V Battery, Lithium-Ion Battery, 1/2 inch Drive

Originally $362.99

$

219.99

DeWALT DCS367B Brushless Compact Reciprocating Saw

DeWALT DCS331B Jig Saw, Bare Tool

DeWALT DCS570B Circular Saw, Bare Tool

DeWALT DCG413B Small Angle Grinder with Kickback Break

Mr. Heater F270270 Forced Air Heater

Bare Tool, 20 V Battery

20 V Battery, 3 Ah, 1 inch L Stroke, 0 to 3000 spm

20 V Battery, 5 Ah, 7-1/4 inch Diameter Blade, 57 Degree Bevel, 5500 rpm Speed

Bare Tool, 20 V Battery, 5/8-11 Spindle, 4-1/2 inch Diameter Wheel

6 gal. Fuel Tank, Kerosene, 75000 BTU

Originally $179.99

Originally $199.99

Originally $299.99

99.99

$

Originally $175.88

Dura Heat GFA150A Forced Air Heater

209.99

$

Wrench Set Combo 16 piece Originally $45.99

34.99

$

Tool Set 56 piece Originally $31.99

24.99

$

ProSource 081214 Booster Cable

99.99

Stainless Steel

$

Originally $149.99

79.99

Gilman Black Softshell Jackets

$

Originally $65.29

49.99

All Items While Supplies Last!

DREMEL 4300-5/40 Rotary Tool Kit

8 AWG Wire, 4 -Conductor, Clamp, Stranded, Red/Black Sheath

Originally $24.99

$

Weston 36-3501-W French Fry Cutter

100 lb. Fuel Tank, Liquid Propane, 120000/135000/150000 BTU

Originally $269.99

Originally $134.25

12.99

$

Originally $119.99

$

25

Plumbing Aisle (#20)

75 OFF %

OFF

169.99

DeWALT DCCS620B Chainsaw

50 oz. Capacity, 900 W, Stainless Steel, Black

5 Ah, 20 V Battery, Lithium-Ion Battery, 12 inch L Bar/Chain

Originally $119.99

$

89.99

STANLEY STST24410 Tool Box

Originally $149.99

$

129.99

WORX WX066 Portable Work Table

61 lb. Plastic, Black/Yellow, 3 -Compartment

32 inch OAH, 300 lb. Capacity, Black, Plastic Tabletop

Originally $24.99

Originally $49.99

$

19.99 4 ft W, 6 ft H, Nylon

Originally $32.99

$

19.99

$

36.99

30 ft. L Blade, 1 inch W Blade, Steel Blade, ABS Case, Chrome

Originally $14.99

$

9.99

This special runs through Christmas GREAT GIFT IDEA!

Appetizers % OFF

20

-1 FREE grill cover -1 FREE front shelf -1 FREE bag of pellets -2 FREE Traeger sauces -2 FREE Traeger rubs

Buy a $50 gift card, receive a FREE $5 gift card Buy a $100 gift card, receive a FREE $10 gift card

Gloves % OFF

25

$

219.99

Milwaukee M18 2727-21HD Chainsaw Kit 12 Ah, 18 V Battery, Lithium-Ion Battery, 150 Cutting Capacity

Originally $449.99

$

399.99

Schumacher SC1361 Battery Charger 12 V Output, 2, 10, 50 A Charge

Originally $82.99

STANLEY 33-430 Measuring Tape

With the purchase of any Traeger Grill receive the following

79.99

%

$

BUNN BX-B Coffee Maker

Valley Forge US4PN USA Flag

89.99

$

CHRISTMAS DECOR

99.99

120 V, 1.8 A, 1/32 to 1/8 inch Chuck, Keyless Chuck, 5000 to 35,000 rpm Speed

Blackstone 17" Tabletop Griddle

Originally $99.99

$

$

59.99

DeWALT DC BL720B Brushless Handheld Blower 5 Ah, 20 V Battery, Lithium-Ion Battery, 400 cfm Air, Black/Yellow

Originally $169.99

$

124.99

TOYS

25

%

20 lb.

Propane Refills

6

$

99

Gilman Co-op Creamery

Open M-F 7:30-7, Sat. 7:30-5, Sun. 8:30-1

FEED & FARM SUPPLY STORE

Good service - fair prices - every day

Gilman, MN 320-387-2770

WWW.GILMANCREAMERY.COM

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