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Saturday, December 18, 2021

Property taxes jump over 3% in 2022

Vol. 167, No. 37

School district levy to increase

Same Local Coverage Since 1854.

Anglers urged to use caution when participating in Minnesota’s hard water season

BY ELLARRY PRENTICE STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS – Property taxes payable to the Sauk Rapids-Rice School District will increase next year. The Sauk Rapids-Rice School Board at its Dec. 13 meeting set the district’s 2022 property tax levy at $10,815,470 up from the current levy of $10,452,688. The increase amounts to $362,782, or 3.47%. The district’s final levy did not change from the proposed levy the board certified in September. The levy will generate about $4.6 million for the general fund. Based on student enrollment, the general fund levy is primarily used to fund salaries and benefits (79%), according to business manager Tracey Fiereck. The general fund also provides funding for student transportation, facility maintenance, instructional equipment, safety requirements and unemployment benefits.

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BY NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER With varying temperatures during the first few weeks of December, people may be on thin ice. Literally. Mark Soderholm knows this feeling all too well. Soderholm, for the first time in his 45 years of ice fishing, broke through the ice twice on Little Rock Lake during the 2020-21 season. “I know this lake pretty well and I still went down,” said Soderholm, who began fishing the lake with his uncles when he was 10 years old. “That’s the thing. You’re never 100% safe.” Each year, Minnesota anglers take to lakes to participate in the state’s hard water season. Despite its fun, ice fishing can be a precarious situation. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reported three ice-related fatalities in 2020-21. But, not all accounts of people falling through the ice are recorded. Ryan Hanna is a conservation officer with the MN DNR. He is one of two officers who cover Benton

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Mark Soderholm stands on the north end of Little Rock Lake Dec. 15 near his property in rural Rice. Soderholm fell through the ice in December 2020 and March 2021 and urges anglers to use caution when participating in Minnesota’s hard water angling season.

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County. “I’ve already heard of three people falling through the ice this year,” Hanna said. “But thankfully those were incidents where people were close enough to shore to venture back in with a little help.” Such was the case for Soderholm. “The ﬁrst time I went in,

it was between the week of Christmas and New Year’s last year,” said Soderholm who splits his time living between Rice and Minnetonka. Soderholm watched four-wheelers pull portable ﬁsh houses around the lake that day before venturing out on foot with his brother and nephew. There was little snow,

PUBLIC NOTICES

• Probate Notice - A. Cash - pg. 13 • Probate Notice - H. Cash - pg. 13 • City of Sauk Rapids Enterprise Funds 2022 Adopted Budget - pg. 10 • City of Sauk Rapids 2022 MN Summary Budget Data - pg. 10 • Sauk Rapids-Rice Work Session Minutes, Nov. 22 - pg. 11 • Sauk Rapids-Rice Special Board Minutes, Nov 23 - pg. 11 • Sauk Rapids-Rice Reg. Board Minutes, Nov. 8 - pg. 11 • Benton County Board of Commissioners Reg. Minutes, Nov. 16 - pg. 13 • City of Sauk Rapids HRA Dispersal Notice - pg. 12

and Soderholm drilled holes to ensure the ice thickness. “For the most part it was 7 inches everywhere,” Soderholm said. “It was solid, good ice; it wasn’t milky.” After a stint of ﬁshing, the three began to return to the cabin that evening after dark. “I stepped over a spot that had a little bit of snow on it, and I immediately went down through the ice,” Soderholm said.

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• City of Sauk Rapids Ord. No. 2021-801 - pg. 10 • City of Sauk Rapids Reg. Minutes, Nov. 22 - pg. 12 • Sauk Rapids-Rice Schools Call for Bids Exterior Wall Rehab - pg. 11 • Mayhew Lake Township Filing Notice - pg. 11 • Assumed Name - Boho Salon - pg. 13 • City of Sauk Rapids Public Hearing Establish EDA - pg. 12 • Sauk Rapids Township Election Notice of Filing - pg. 12 • City of Sauk Rapids Notice of Hearing on Improvement - pg. 10 • Notice of Dissolution - Tandem Orthodontics & Prosthetics - pg. 10

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Silent Night, Holy Night Rice Bridge Church 30 E Main St. (Old Village Hall), Rice, MN (320) 493-5367 www.bridgechurchmn.org Christmas Eve Family Service, Dec. 24 • 4 pm Sunday Morning Service, Dec. 26 • 10 am

Graham United Methodist Church 2255 135th St. NE, Rice, MN (320) 393-2145 Children’s Christmas Program and Youth Play, Dec. 19 • 7:00 pm Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, Dec. 24 • 8:00 pm Sunday Service, Dec. 26, Worship • 9:00 am

Shepherd of the Pines Lutheran 1950 125th St. NW, Rice, MN (320) 393-4295 sotpministries.com Children Christmas Program, Dec. 19 • 9:00 am Service Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, Dec. 24 • 3:00 pm & 5:00 pm

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These area churches invite you to join them for worship this Christmas season!

Riverside Church: Sauk Rapids Campus 1702 W Highview Dr, Sauk Rapids, MN (763) 263-2410 MyRC.church Christmas Week Services: Thursday, Dec. 23 • 7:00 pm Friday, Dec. 24 • 4:00 pm Join us ONLINE @ myrc.online.church on Sunday, Dec. 26 • 8:45am, 10:30am & 12:05pm

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Sauk Rapids Discovery Church 700 18th St. NW, Sauk Rapids, MN (320) 251-5767 www.discoverychurchmn.com Sunday Service, Dec. 19th • 9:30 am Hispanic Service • 12:00 pm Christmas Eve Service • 7:00 pm Sunday December 26th • 9:30 am Hispanic Service • 12:00 pm

Harvest Fellowship Church 400 2nd Ave. N, Sauk Rapids, MN (320) 529-8838 HarvestMN.com HarvestenEspanol.com Sunday Worship, Dec. 19 • 9:00 am & 10:45 am • Harvest En Espanol & Connection Kids at 10:45 am Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, Dec. 24 • 4:00 pm (No Childcare) Sunday Worship, Dec. 26 • 9:00 am & 10:45 am • Harvest En Espanol & Connection Kids at 10:45 am

Petra Lutheran Church 1049 1st Ave. N, Sauk Rapids, MN (320) 252-0120 www.petralutheran.com Sunday Worship with Communion, Dec. 19 • 8:00 am & Children’s Christmas Program 10:30 am Christmas Eve Candlelight, Dec. 24 • 6:30 pm Christmas Day, Dec. 25 • 9:00 am Sunday Service, Dec. 26 8:00 am & 10:30 am

2875 10th Ave. NE, Sauk Rapids, MN (320) 251-8115 www.sacredheartsaukrapids.org Sunday Morning Mass, December 19th 9:00 am - ASL interpreter Christmas Service, December 24th 4:00 pm, 10:00 pm Christmas Service, December 25th 10:00 am - ASL interpreter Sunday Morning Mass, December 26th 9:00 am Mary the Mother of God Mass, December 31st • 5:00 pm Epiphany Mass, January 1st • 5:00 pm Sunday Morning Mass January 2nd • 9:00 am

Trinity Lutheran Church 2163 Mayhew Lake Rd. NE, Sauk Rapids, MN (320) 252-3670 www.trinitysr.org Sunday Morning Service, Dec. 19 8:30 & 10:30 am Children’s Christmas Program, Dec 19 • 9:30 am Christmas Eve Service, Dec. 24 3:00 & 5:00 pm Christmas Day Service, Dec. 25 • 9:00 am Sunday Morning Service, Dec. 26 9:00 am only

St. Cloud Abounding Joy Lutheran 6000 Co. Rd. 120, St. Cloud, MN (320) 217-8784 www.aboundingjoy.org Sunday Service, Dec. 19 • 10:00 am Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, Dec. 24 • 5:00 pm Sunday Service, Dec. 26 • 10:00 am

Wishing you all a Blessed Christmas ﬁlled with Love, Joy and Peace! 31st Annual

A quick reaction saved him. Soderholm put his arms out to catch himself as he was falling. A mile from shore and in 12 feet of water, Soderholm stayed chest level in the water, before his brother grabbed his hood and helped him roll out and away from the hole. He had been in the water for less than 15 seconds. “It was very scary, but I didn’t panic,” said Soderholm, who has studied ice safety and ice rescue by reading and watching videos online. The second time Soderholm broke through was late ice in March. With a strong south wind and temperatures nearly 50 degrees, Soderholm and a friend headed onto the ice, drilling holes and checking ice along their way. Near the shore, ice was 5-8 inches; farther out it measured 18-24. “I knew the ice was starting to go bad because the ice was chunky and wet,” Soderholm said. “The structure of the ice was breaking down. It wasn’t all together, it was cubing.” After four hours of ﬁshing, Soderholm and his friend returned toward his cabin at nightfall only to ﬁnd a crack had opened up about 150 feet from shore. “When I stepped over the crack, I went down,” said Soderholm, who noted he was not surprised and knew it was a possibility when making his move. Soderholm was in 5 feet of water and standing, but the ice was less than 2 inches thick and not strong enough to hold his weight. “When I fell through, the only way I could move forward was to jump up on the ice, break it and push the chunks underneath,” Soderholm said. Soderholm’s friend fell through in deeper wa-

DNR guidelines dictate that no one should proceed onto ice that is less than 4 inches thick. With 4 inches or more of new, clear ice, people may begin foot traffic activity. Those heading onto the frozen body of water should check the ice thickness every 150 feet by drilling a hole into the ice and measuring with it with a tape measure, hooking the submerged bottom edge before taking the measurement. For more information on ice safety and how to survive a fall through the ice, visit www.dnr.state. mn.us/safety/ice/index.html. ter, and Soderholm had to turn around and break a path for his friend to make it back to shoreline. “We were in the water for probably 15 minutes,” Soderholm said. “Being in the lake for 15 minutes was actually more dangerous than when we were out deeper because we were in the water for longer.” Soderholm, wearing a thermal flotation suit, remained warm, but his friend, who was wearing thicker hunting clothing, was not. Hot showers and warm blankets restored his friend’s health before emergency care was needed. “Always, always, always have cleats and ice picks,” Soderholm said when talking about the incident. “And if you can get a floatation suit, buy one.” Safety gear is something Hanna said people should not overlook. “People think life jackets are only for the summertime,” Hanna said. “Realistically it’s any time you’re near or above water. They make float jackets which are very nice for the wintertime because they keep you warm, but at the same rate, if you were to fall in, they are designed

to float.” Hanna said ice picks and cleats provide traction. He said ice becomes more slippery with water and picks allow people to pull themselves up out of the ice or keep themselves near the ice edge should they fall in. Soderholm also carries a rope, and both men recommend fishing with a partner. Each angler should become familiar with the body of water they are fishing – watching for creek entrances, springs and vegetation – and check the ice thickness for themselves, Hanna said. “Thankfully, I think people realize the potential dangers,” Hanna said. “The majority of people respect the ice and that’s essentially what it comes down to. If you don’t respect the ice and its thickness, it will consume you.” Ice anglers should always remain vigilant no matter the ice thickness. “The first time wasn’t my fault,” Soderholm said. “There was nothing I could have done differently except not walk on the snow patches. The second time, I shouldn’t have gone out – plain and simple.”

Lighting Contest

City of Sauk Rapids Multi-color category entrants

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1844 Eastern Star Loop 1101 10th Ave. N. 1053 4 1/2 Ave. N. 466 9 1/2 St. N. 820 S. River Ave.

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38 Fifth Ave. S. 212 Summit Ave. S. 1036 Strawberry Lane 1000 Brook Court

Single-color category entrants No homes entered into the single-color category this season, so all multi-color entrants will be placed in a pool and a winner drawn at random. The Sauk Rapids Herald will review the annual city lighting contest for the 2022 season in an effort to increase participation. Send ideas and comments to natasha@saukherald.com.

The 31st annual City of Sauk Rapids Lighting Contest will be sponsored by the Sauk Rapids Herald and

Page 10 | SATURDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2021 | SAUK RAPIDS HERALD Notice of Hearing on Improvement TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Notice is hereby given that the city council of Sauk Rapids will meet in the council chambers of the city hall at 6:10 p.m. on January 10, 2022, to consider the making of the 2022 Overlay Improvements, an improvement on 7th and 8th Avenue North from 1st to 2nd Street North; 1st Street North from 4th to 9th Avenue North; 4th Avenue South from 1st to 4th Street South; 5th Avenue South from 1st Street South to the dead end south of 3rd Street South; 6th Avenue South from 1st to 2nd Street South; 2nd Street South from 4th Avenue South to Summit Avenue South; 3rd Street South from 4th Avenue South to Summit Avenue South and from 4th Street South to 9th Avenue South; Linda Lane from 8th Avenue South to the east dead end; Nanda Knolls from Linda Lane to the south cul-de-sac; Dana Drive from 5th Street South to the north cul-de-sac; Skyview Drive from 5th Street South to the west cul-de-sac; 13th Avenue South from 5th Street South to the north cul-de-sac; 5th Street South from the cul-de-sac west of 3rd Avenue South to Summit Avenue South; 7th Street South from Benton Drive to 9th Avenue South; 8th Avenue South from 300 feet north of Benton Drive to 7th Avenue South and from 1st Street South to the dead end north of ½ Street South; 9th Avenue South from Industrial Drive South to 5th Street South; Industrial Drive South from the west to east intersections with Benton Drive South; Railway Avenue from 1st Street South to 1st Street North; by Full Depth Mill/ Reclamation and Overlay of the Streets and Spot Reconstruction of Curb and Gutter and Water Main pursuant to Minn. Stat. §§ 429.011 to 429.111. The area proposed to be assessed for such improvement is property along 7th and 8th Avenue North from 1st to 2nd Street North; 1st Street North from 4th to 9th Avenue North; 4th Avenue South from 1st to 4th Street South; 5th Avenue South from 1st Street South to the dead end south of 3rd Street South; 6th Avenue South from 1st to 2nd Street South; 2nd Street South from 4th Avenue South to Summit Avenue South; 3rd Street South from 4th Avenue South to Summit Avenue South and from 4th Street South to 9th Avenue South; Linda Lane from 8th Avenue South to the east dead end; Nanda Knolls from Linda Lane to the south cul-desac; Dana Drive from 5th Street South to the north cul-de-sac; Skyview Drive from 5th Street South to the west cul-de-sac; 13th Avenue South from 5th Street South to the north cul-desac; 5th Street South from the cul-de-sac west of 3rd Avenue South to Summit Avenue South; 7th Street South from Benton Drive to 9th Avenue South; 8th Avenue South from 300 feet north of Benton Drive to 7th Avenue South and from 1st Street South to the dead end north of ½ Street South; 9th Avenue South from Industrial Drive South to 5th Street South; Industrial Drive South from the west to east intersections with Benton Drive South; and Railway Avenue from 1st Street South to 1st Street North. The estimated cost of the improvement is $2,968,000. A reasonable estimate of the impact of the assessment will be available at the hearing. Such persons as desire to be heard with reference to the proposed improvement will be heard at this meeting. Ross Olson City Administrator Published in Sauk Rapids Herald on December 18 and January 1, 2022. R-50/52-2B

SUMMARY OF PUBLICATION ORDINANCE No. 2021-801 The following is the of cial summary of Ordinance No. 2021-801 approved by the Sauk Rapids City Council on December 13, 2021: The City Council made certain changes to the City’s Fee Schedule with the adoption of Ordinance No. 2021-801. Some fees have been changed, some increased, and some new fees have been added consistent with services the City is providing. A complete, printed copy of the ordinance is available for inspection by any person during regular of ce hours at City Hall or the entire Fee Schedule may be viewed on the City’s website at www.ci.sauk-rapids.mn.us. R-50-1B

NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF A BUSINESS TO CREDITORS TO: ALL CREDITORS OF TANDEM ORTHOTICS & PROSTHETICS, INC. Please be advised that in accordance with Minn. Stat. § 302A.727, the above-named company, doing business at 2380 Troop Drive, Suite 204, Sartell, Minnesota 56377, will be dissolved by mutual consent of the Shareholders and Board of Directors. 1. That on the 30th day of November, 2021, the Company led with the Secretary of State the Notice of Intent to Dissolve. 2. All claims against the assets of the Company must be made in writing and include the claim amount, basis and origination date. 3. The deadline for submitting claims is 90 days from the date of the rst publication of this Notice. 4. Any claims that are not received by the Company prior to the date set forth above will not be recognized. 6. All claims must be sent to P.O. Box 297, Sartell, MN 56377. TANDEM ORTHOTICS & PROSTHETICS, INC. Dated: 12/14/2021 /s/ Lisa Schoonmaker Lisa Schoonmaker, President R-50-4B

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Tuesday, November 23, 2021 SPECIAL BOARD MEETING MINUTES District Of ce Board Room 6:00 p.m. A special meeting of the Sauk Rapids-Rice ISD 47 Board of Education was called to order on Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. in the District Of ce Board Room. ROLL CALL Members present included Braun, Butkowski, Hauck, Loidolt, Morse and Solarz. Others present were Superintendent Bergstrom, Director of Business Services Fiereck, and Director of Human Resources and Administrative Services Schoenherr. ESTABLISHMENT OF A QUORUM Chair Butkowski asked Clerk Braun to af rm there was a quorum in attendance. Clerk Braun af rmed there was a quorum. AGENDA APPROVAL A motion was made by Morse, seconded by Hauck and was unanimously carried, by a margin of six, to approve the Special Board Meeting Agenda as written. ACTION APPROVAL OF THE SAUK RAPIDS-RICE EDUCATION ASSOCIATION (SRREA) MASTER AGREEMENT 2021 – 2023 SCHOOL YEARS A motion was made by Morse, seconded by Hauck and unanimously carried by a margin of six to approve the SRREA Master Agreement for the 2021 – 2023 school years. The Board of Education’s Certi ed Staff Negotiations Committee reached a tentative contract agreement on November 9, 2021 and the SRREA rati ed the agreement on November 22, 2021. The SRREA Agreement was settled within parameters set forth by the Board of Education. ADJOURNMENT Filing notice Mayhew Lake Township 1 supervisor, 3-year term With no topics appearing before the Board, a motion was made Filing for township of ce will be held from Dec. 28, 2021 1 clerk, 2-year term by Braun, seconded by Solarz and was unanimously carried by through Jan. 11, 2022. Filing closes at 5 p.m. Jan. 11. Filing fee is $2. To be paid at the time you le. Absentee a margin of six to adjourn the Special Board meeting at 6:02 To le an af davit of candidacy, contact the clerk, Law- voting will be available from Feb. 4, 2022 to 5 p.m. March 7, p.m. rence Thell, at 5248 115th St. NE, Foley. Telephone 320-250- 2022 by appointment with the clerk – 320-250-5966. Respectfully submitted, 5966. FR-50-2B Lisa J. Braun, Board of Education Clerk Of ces to be lled are: Sauk Rapids-Rice ISD 47 R-50-1B

Monday, November 22, 2021 WORK SESSION MINUTES District Of ce Board Room 5:30 p.m. A Work Session of the Sauk Rapids-Rice ISD 47 Board of Education was called to order on Monday, November 22, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. in the District Of ce Board Room. ROLL CALL Members present included Braun, Butkowski, Hauck, Holthaus, Loidolt, and Morse. Others present were Superintendent Bergstrom, Director of Teaching and Learning Bushman, Director of Business Services Fiereck, and Director of Human Resources and Administrative Services Schoenherr. ESTABLISHMENT OF A QUORUM Chair Butkowski asked Clerk Braun to af rm there was a quorum in attendance. Clerk Braun af rmed there was a quorum. AGENDA APPROVAL A motion was made by Hauck, seconded by Braun and was unanimously carried, by a margin of six, to approve the Work Session Agenda as written. CLOSED SESSION A motion was made by Morse, seconded by Braun and unanimously carried, by a margin of six, to move to a Closed Session for labor negotiations update. The Closed Session is in accordance with school district policy and Minnesota Statutes, chapter Minn. Stat. § 13D.05; 13D.05, subd. 3.

The Closed Session was recorded per school district policy and Minnesota Statutes, chapter Minn. Stat. § 13D.05; 13D.05, subd. 3. A verbal role call attendance was taken at 5:37 p.m. Those in attendance: Braun, Butkowski, Hauck, Holthaus, Loidolt, Morse Those not in attendance: Solarz Vice Chair Solarz arrived at 5:43 p.m. A motion was made by Holthaus, seconded by Morse and unanimously carried to adjourn the Closed Session at 6:18 p.m. The regularly scheduled Work Session resumed at 6:23 p.m. WORK STUDY TOPICS • Summary of Building Projects 2020 – 2021 • COVID-19 Testing Program Overview • Fall 2021 Data Review • Proposed Joint Meeting with City of Sauk Rapids • Review Consolidation of Polling Places Annual Resolution ADJOURNMENT With no further Work Session topics appearing before the Board, a motion was made by Solarz, seconded by Braun and was unanimously carried by a margin of ve (Loidolt and Holthaus absent) to adjourn the Work Session at 8:51 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Lisa J. Braun, Board of Education Clerk Sauk Rapids-Rice ISD 47 R-50-1B

SECTION 00 11 13 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 47 SAUK RAPIDS-RICE PUBLIC SCHOOLS CALL FOR BIDS 2022 SAUK RAPIDS-RICE MIDDLE SCHOOL EXTERIOR WALL REHABILITATION Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received for the 2022 SAUK RAPIDSRICE MIDDLE SCHOOL EXTERIOR WALL REHABILITATION by Independent School District 47, hereinafter called the Owner, at the District Of ce Second Floor Door 2 located at 1833 Osauka Road NE, Sauk Rapids, Minnesota 56379 until 2:00 p.m., local time on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at which place and time bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. In general, the work consists of the removal of the existing masonry face brick, doors, window, thru-wall ashing, roof edge sheet metal and associated materials and the installation of new masonry face brick, doors, window, thru-wall ashing, and roof edge sheet metal and ashing as speci ed. It is the Owner’s intent to award the project to one Contractor. The Responsible Contractor that provides the lowest responsive Base Bid is required to provide all labor necessary working within the District, fully equipped and staged until completion of the Contract or as directed by the Owner’s Representative. Bidding Documents have been prepared by ZMD Engineered Solutions, LLC (ZMD), 28 – 2nd Street NW, Suite #100, Osseo, MN 55369 (telephone: 763-515-8733) and will be available on Monday, December 27, 2021, at 12:00 p.m. To order documents and view project information such as Drawings, Speci cation, plan holder list, prebid sign-in sheet, addenda and bid results, visit the Franz Reprographics web site at www.franzrepro.com and select the Plan Room option. Please login with your email address and password, or Register if this is your rst time in the Plan Room. Select the project from the list of public projects. Once you have selected the project, please review the Bid Package Information for ordering documents. To receive Electronic Downloads, Bid Addenda and Shipped Order Con rmations for this project, you must make the following email address a Safe Sender in your Outlook Email: SAUK RAPIDS-RICE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 47 REGULAR SEMI-MONTHLY BOARD MEETING Monday, November 8, 2021 A semi-monthly meeting of the Sauk Rapids-Rice ISD 47 Board of Education was called to order by Chair Butkowski Monday, November 8, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. in the District Of ce Board Room. ROLL CALL Members present included Braun, Butkowski, Hauck, Holthaus, Loidolt, Morse, and Solarz. Others present were Superintendent Bergstrom, Director of Teaching and Learning Bushman, Director of Human Resources and Administrative Services Schoenherr, Director of Business Services Fiereck, Director of Buildings and Grounds Berghuis, Director of Technology Zimpel, Pleasantview Principal Froiland, SRRHS Assistant Principal Wagner, and SRRHS Student Council Representative Buchanan. ESTABLISHMENT OF A QUORUM Chair Butkowski asked Clerk Braun to af rm there was a quorum in attendance. Clerk Braun af rmed there was a quorum. APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA A motion was made by Holthaus, seconded by Braun and unanimously carried to approve the meeting’s “Agenda”. CONSENT AGENDA A motion was made by Morse, seconded by Solarz and unanimously carried to approve the meeting’s “Consent Agenda.” PUBLIC INPUT There was no public input at 7:01 p.m. ACTION APPROVAL OF THE OFFICIAL AUDIT REPORT A motion was made by Holthaus, seconded by Braun and unanimously carried to approve the of cial audit. A rrepresentative from the school district’s audit rm, Bergen KDV, reviewed results of the annual audit report. Board members

info@ipdservices.com If you do not, your email server may block the receipt of these noti cations. These noti cations are sent from this email address, not from the email address of ZMD Engineered Solutions, LLC or Franz Reprographics. If you encounter problems, please contact Franz Reprographics by phone at 763-503-3401. Documents may also be reviewed at ZMD, Dodge Data and Analytics, Reed Construction Data Plan Room and the Minnesota Builders Exchange. On Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at 10:00 a.m., a pre-bid conference will be held at Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School, 901 1st Street South, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379. Attendees shall meet at the loading dock/garages on the north side of the school. All interested bidders (Prime Contractors and Sub-Contractors) must submit with their bid the “Responsible Contractor Certi cate” as provided in the Bid Documents verifying compliance to Minnesota Statute 16C.285, Subd. 3. A Bid Bond or Certi ed Check for 5% of the maximum bid payable to Independent School District 47 is required as a guarantee that if the bid is accepted, the Bidder will execute and le the proposed contract and provide 100% Performance and Payment Bonds within ten (10) days after the award of the Contract. The Certi ed Check will be returned to the Bidder as soon as the Contract and Bonds are executed. If, after ten (10) days, the Bidder shall fail to execute said Contract and Bonds, the Certi ed Check or Bid Bond shall be forfeited to Independent School District 47, as liquidated damages. The Owner reserves the right to waive irregularities and to reject any and all bids. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of Sixty (60) days after the date set for the opening thereof. At the Owner’s discretion, liquidated damages in the amount of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) per calendar day will be assessed against the Contract if the project is not completed on the dates indicated. This Advertisement for Bids is issued by the authority of Independent School District 47. R-51-2B

had the opportunity to ask questions about the district’s nancial operations and position. ADOPTION OF THE MINNESOTA STATE HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE (MSHSL) FOUNDATION GRANT RESOLUTION A motion was made by Hauck, seconded by Solarz and unanimously carried adopt the resolution for the MSHSL Foundation Grant. The MSHSL Foundation’s goal is to award grants that assist, recognize, promote, and fund extra-curricular participation by high school students in athletic and ne arts programs. The grants will be classi ed by a district’s grades 9-12 free and reduced lunch student count. The grant amount will be determined by gender balance, school size, and geographic location to the extent possible. APPROVAL OF THE STUDENT DATA SPECIALIST CONSULTANT CONTRACT A motion was made by Morse, seconded by Holthaus and unanimously carried to approve the Student Data Specialist Consultant Agreement for Tameka Zwilling, which would be effective November 1, 2021 through approximately November 26, 2021. This consultant position will perform the duties of the Student Data Specialist. APPROVAL TO ADD A TEMPORARY COVID-19 TESTING COORDINATOR A motion was made by Braun, seconded by Hauck and unanimously carried to approve the hire of a temporary COVID-19 testing coordinator for the remainder of the 2021 – 2022 school year. The position will coordinate and facilitate at least weekly testing events in each building. The position is fully funded through the state of Minnesota’s testing grant program. ADOPTION OF MEMORANDUMS OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) A motion was made by Braun, seconded by Hauck and unanimously carried to adopt the MOUs relating to COVID-19 leave for all district staff, which requires an MOU for staff

covered by collective bargaining agreements. The MOU will provide COVID-19 leave for district staff who have met criteria detailed in the MOU for the remainder of the 2021 – 2022 school year. MOUs are with the following bargaining groups. • Administrative Assistant and Cashier Employees Agreement (SEIU 284) • Custodial Employees Agreement (SEIU 284) • Paraprofessional Employees Agreement (SEIU 284) • Sauk Rapids-Rice Education Association (SRREA) • Sauk Rapids-Rice Principals’ Association (SRRPA) DISCUSSION FIRST READING OF PROPOSED POLICY #425 • #425 (Staff Development and Mentoring) is a “recommended policy” and would replace current policy #425 (Staff Development). This policy requires two readings as substantive changes were recommended. FIRST READING OF PROPOSED POLICY #503 • #503 (Student Attendance) is a “recommended policy” and would replace current policy #503 (Student Attendance). This policy requires two readings as substantive changes were recommended. EXTERNAL DATA AND DASHBOARD OVERVIEW Superintendent Bergstrom provides an overview of the district’s external data and the district’s dashboard. Superintendent Bergstrom was available to answer Board member questions. ADJOURNMENT With no further business appearing before the Board, a motion was made by Hauck, seconded by Morse and unanimously carried to adjourn the Board meeting at 8:13 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Lisa J. Braun, Board of Education Clerk Sauk Rapids-Rice ISD 47 R-50-1B

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Public Notices NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Sauk Rapids, County of Benton, State of Minnesota, will hold a public hearing on January 10, 2022, at approximately 6:00 P.M. at the City Council Chambers in the Sauk Rapids Government Center at 250 Summit Avenue North, Sauk Rapids, Minnesota, relating to establishment of the Sauk Rapids Economic Development Authority by considering the adoption of an enabling resolution to create an Economic Development Authority pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 469. Following the public hearing the City Council will consider an enabling resolution which would establish the Sauk Rapids Economic Development Authority (“EDA”). The enabling resolution authorizes the EDA to exercise all powers available to an economic development authority under Chapter 469 including those of a housing and redevelopment authority under Minnesota Statutes 469.001-469.047 and of a city under Minnesota Statutes 469-124-469.133; the resolution designates that the EDA be governed by a ve-member board of commissioners three of which must be members of the City Council; and includes the adoption of bylaws further establishing the operating framework for the EDA. Any person wishing to express an opinion on the matter may appear at the hearing and present their views orally or prior to the meeting in writing to the City Administrator by email to rolson@ci.sauk-rapids.mn.us or by letter to the address below. A copy of the resolution including the bylaws to be considered by the City Council can be obtained from the City Community Development Director, during normal business hours at the Sauk Rapids Government Center, 250 Summit Avenue North, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379. R-50-2B NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Sauk Rapids, County of Benton, State of Minnesota, will hold a public hearing on January 10, 2022, at approximately 6:00 P.M. at the City Council Chambers in the Sauk Rapids Government Center at 250 Summit Avenue North, Sauk Rapids, Minnesota, relating to dissolution of The Housing and Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of Sauk Rapids (HRA) and the transfer of all assets and obligations of the HRA to the Sauk Rapids Economic Development Authority (EDA). This action will be considered contemporaneous with the City Council taking action to consider the establishment of the Sauk Rapids Economic Development Authority and will be contingent upon the formation of the EDA to assume the functions of the HRA. Any person wishing to express an opinion on the matter may appear at the hearing and present their views orally or prior to the meeting in writing to the City Administrator by email to rolson@ci.sauk-rapids.mn.us or by letter to the address below. A copy of the resolution to be considered by the City Council can be obtained from the City Community Development Director, during normal business hours at the Sauk Rapids Government Center, 250 Summit Avenue North, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 R-50-1B NOTICE OF FILING FOR SAUK RAPIDS TOWNSHIP ELECTION Notice is hereby given to quali ed voters of Sauk Rapids Township, Benton County, State of Minnesota, that ling for town of cers will be held for a two-week period beginning Tuesday, December 28th, 2021 and closing on Tuesday, January 11th, 2022 at ve o’clock p.m. Af davits of Candidacy shall be led, with the Township Clerk by appointment between the hours of nine o’clock a.m. and ve o’clock p.m. from December 28th, 2021 through January 11th, 2022 at 4074 5th Avenue NE, Sauk Rapids, MN (please call for 320-250-7413 for an appointment) or at the Sauk Rapids Township of ce (4074 5th Ave NE, Sauk Rapids, MN) January 11th, 2022 from one o’clock to ve o’clock. Filings will close at ve o’clock on Tuesday, January 11th, 2022. The ling fee is $2.00 and must be paid at the time of ling. Of ces to be lled at the March 8th, 2022 Annual Elections are: Clerk for a two-year term Supervisor for a three-year term Absentee voting can be accomplished with the Sauk Rapids Township Clerk by appointment between the hours of 9 o’clock a.m. and 5 o’clock p.m. from February 4th, 2022 through March 7th, 2022 at 4074 5th Ave N.E. Sauk Rapids, MN (please call 320-250-7413 for an appointment) or at the Sauk Rapids Township of ce located at 4074 5th Ave NE, Sauk Rapids, MN on Saturday March 5th, 2022 between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. Posted by Daryl Sheetz - Clerk Sauk Rapids Township R-50-2B

PUBLIC NOTICES

REGULAR MEETING SAUK RAPIDS CITY COUNCIL SAUK RAPIDS GOVERNMENT CENTER, 250 Summit Ave N. Monday, November 22, 2021 6:00PM MINUTES 1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Kurt Hunstiger called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. All members present. 2. Additions or Changes to the Agenda NONE 3. Approve the Agenda Motion: Moved by Councilperson Sauer and seconded by Councilperson Ellering to approve the agenda. Motion carried unanimously. 4. Approve Minutes A. 11-08-2021 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes Motion: Moved by Councilperson Ellering and seconded by Councilperson Thronson to approve the 11-08-2021 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes. Motion carried unanimously with Councilperson Seamans abstaining from the vote. A. 11-08-2021 Budget Workshop Minutes Motion: Moved by Councilperson Thronson and seconded by Councilperson Ellering to approve the 11-08-2021 Budget Workshop Minutes. Motion carried unanimously with Councilperson Seamans abstaining from the vote. 5. Receive and File NONE 6. Mayor’s Communications • Don Posch Volunteer Recognition-Mayor Hunstiger recognized Don Posch for his volunteerism to the city as a cable broadcaster for the last thirteen years through RSVP. Mayor Hunstiger congratulated Posch on his retirement. • Happy Thanksgiving—Mayor Hunstiger wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. 7. Audience Items/Visitors Total Time Limit 2 Minutes for Items NOT on the Agenda NONE 8. Public Hearings A. Applicant P.C. of Sauk Rapids, Inc. Purpose To Consider A Planned Unit Development Amendment That Would Allow The Applicant To Expand The Beds In The Facility Commonly Known As “Cumming Care Center” From 30 Beds to 40 Beds 1. Open Public Hearing Todd Schultz advised that in 2007 the City approved a Planned Unit Development (PUD) request to convert the old Sacred Convent at 216 3rd Avenue South to a care facility with 30 beds for Cummings Care Center. Schultz stated that previous to that use, the property had also been used as of ces for two years. The following audience members spoke in favor of the application: • Steve Heinen, Benton County Commissioner District 3, • Ashley Anderson, Sartell Resident, • Rachel Becker, St. Cloud Resident, • Heidi Rademacher, 2174 4th Ave South, • Alyshia Bills, 2503 Ocarina Drive, • Chris McIlvain, 855 River Avenue North,. • Jeffrey Hackler, 216 3rd Avenue South, • Rebecca Richard, Clear Lake Resident, • Kayla Mciver, Foley Resident, • Brenda Cummings, Owner of Cummings Care Center, • Kurt Schimnich, 1931 15th Street NE, • Ashley Anderson, Sartell Resident, • Mary Ostby, Foley Resident, 2. Close Public Hearing Motion: Moved by Councilperson Sauer and seconded by Councilperson Seamans to close the public hearing. Motion carried unanimously. 3. Consider Action Motion: Moved by Councilperson Sauer and seconded by Mayor Hunstiger to increase the beds at Cummings Care Center to a 33-baseline holding with a one-year review period as long as nobody is being displaced and people leave through normal attrition.

Discussion: Adam Ripple suggested that staff bring back a Findings of Fact Resolution. He said that since the City Council is discussing zoning, they would essentially be amortizing the 36 beds that Cummings Care Center is currently licensed through the State to 33 as a baseline moving forward. Ripple discussed the timing of the application. He advised that the application was submitted to the City on October 15th. Ripple said that this is a zoning issue, so the 60-day rule does apply. He explained that the City has to act within 60 days, but there is the ability to extend the review and the decision period another 60 days, if needed. Councilperson Thronson stated that she does like the idea of including a review period. She said it is people’s lives that are being discussed here, so she wants to ensure that the Council is thinking things through in the right manner. Councilperson Ellering clari ed that the motion is to approve 33 beds and to let attrition get Cummings Care Center to that number with a twelve-month review. Mayor Hunstiger asked Legal if it is possible to get the resolution to the City Council by the next meeting. Ripple said that Legal will prepare the resolution, which will be included on the next City Council section under consent unless the Council chooses to further discuss. Motion carried unanimously. B. Applicant City of Sauk Rapids Purpose To Consider Approval of Assessment Rolls No. 427, 428, 429, 430, and 431 1. Open Public Hearing 2. Close Public Hearing Motion: Moved by Councilperson Thronson and seconded by Councilperson Sauer to close the public hearing. Motion carried unanimously. 3. Consider Action Motion: Moved by Councilperson Sauer and seconded by Councilperson Ellering to approve the Resolution Adopting Assessment Rolls No. 427, 428, 429, 430, and 431 with the noted changes. Motion carried unanimously. 9. Consent Agenda A. Approve and Adopt Resolution Designating Polling Places B. Approve Change Order No. 2 to the 2020 Southside Lift Station Improvements Project C. Authorize SEH to Prepare Plans and Speci cations for 2022 Riverfront Parks Phase 2 Improvements D. Approve League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust Liability Coverage Waiver Form E. Approve Appointing Interim Police Sergeant Appointment Memorandum of Agreement Motion: Moved by Councilperson Seamans and seconded by Councilperson Ellering to approve consent agenda item 9A-9E. Motion carried unanimously. 10. Regular Agenda A. 2022 & 2023 Overlay Improvements Motion: Moved by Councilperson Ellering and seconded by Councilperson Thronson to approve the Resolution to Accept the Feasibility Study for the 2022 and 2023 Overlay Improvements and Call for a Public Hearing. Motion carried unanimously. 11. Other Staff Items A. Compost Site—Pete Eckhoff stated that the last day that the compost site was open for the 2021 season was this past Saturday. 12. Other Council Items and Communications NONE 13. Approve List of Bills and Claims Motion: Moved by Councilperson Thronson and seconded by Councilperson Ellering to approve the List of Bills and Claims. Motion carried unanimously. 14. Adjournment Motion: Moved by Councilperson Ellering and seconded by Councilperson Thronson to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Hunstiger adjourned the meeting at 7:48 p.m. R-50-1B

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The green boughs from those original trees are now made into wreaths, garlands, porch pots, and other adornments. It takes commitment and perseverance to grow trees. Trees cannot be grown and harvested from one season to the next. Scotch pines, for example, grow seven to eight years before they can be harvested. “It’s a long long process to get to the point of selling that tree for the enjoyment of the family that’s coming to buy it from you,” Rick said. Rick and Rosie’s children, Ryan and Natasha, grew up with the trees. When the Warzechas started, their children weree small, but they quickly learned all about the trees.. They soon knew well the many kinds of trees that can be made to be Christmas trees. The list of varieties is long, and the recitation of their names is like an arboreal poem: Black Hills spruce, Scotch pine, balsam fir, the Norways, Fraser fir, Canaan fir, Meyer spruce, white pine, Korean fir … There are so very many. The trees have their smell, their texture of needles, their brilliance of green or tinge of blue, their branches thickly dense or sparse and strong. Why grow so many kinds of Christmas trees? “We have so many different types of people,” Rick said. “Everybody likes a different tree. There’s a reason for everything and why we grow all of the different varieties.” These are people from different places, different intentions and different traditions as Rick and Rosie elaborated. Central Minnesotans might tend to be more familiar with Scotch pines or balsam firs, but someone who was transplanted to Minnesota from the East Coast might be looking for the Fraser fir that they grew up with as a kid. A family from Montana has a tradition of getting a large Norway, cutting the top off, and then fitting all of the presents into the tree itself,

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Rick and Rosie Warzecha hold wreaths inside their Christmas shop Dec. 8 in rural Royalton. Wreaths are b often made from boughs of trees planted in 1991.

Rick Warzecha wraps a Christmas tree Dec. 8 at Wee Trees in rural Royalton. Trees are wrapped to protect the branches and make travel easier. amongst the branches instead of under them. A customer looking for a tree that can resist the attentions of cats might want a Colorado blue spruce because of its stiff and sharp needles. The Korean fir has its own temperament and grows in its own direction, which is what some people are looking for.” “There are people that really do love Charlie Brown trees,” Rick said. “It’s what they grew up with, or something special happened in their life that that tree represents. And, that’s what they’re shooting for, to remember that Christmas.” What is that particular Christmas that has imprinted in memory? “I can remember the Christmas that my Dad took me to a little fix-it shop in Sauk Rapids and bought me a model train,” Rick said. “The train was built right before World War II, and it was a special train because Marx was one of the first to make automatic couplers. I still

have it. It still runs. We used to jump the train from bed to bed. That’s the Christmas I’ll remember. I’ll never forget.” It is precisely because the Christmas tree carries more than just the weight of its ornaments that buying one is not a stock and standard exchange of green bills for green boughs. Just as Christmas is an experience worth cultivating, so too is the experience of buying the tree. Rick and Rosie are certainly cultivating experiences for their holiday visitors. Porch pots, wreaths, and other creations turn the farm itself into a visual celebration. A wreath big enough to leap through has its place amongst the younger trees. Strategically placed photos opportunities in a cutter sleigh, hot cocoa stand and a large carved log bench allow ample room for families to take memorable photos while visiting. A plan is in the works to put in a garden train system for the children to watch.

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Some attractions at the farm have lasted for generations. “On a warm day, a lot of kids get out of the vehicle and head straight south to the sheep,” Rosie said, laughing. “We have parents that were little kids when they came here with their parents, and the ﬁrst place they went is to see the sheep.” Some visitors have been visiting for generations. They come from near, and they also come from as far as Park Rapids, Brainerd, Stillwater and the Twin Cities metro area. They come every year, no matter how strange or unusual the year itself may has been. Even the previous holiday season, the year of the pandemic, they came without fail, and even, perhaps with extra joy. “Last year, we have never seen so many families bring so many kids because it was someplace to go out and enjoy themselves,” Rick said. “There was laughing all of the time, with little kids running here and little kids running there.” If the children of today are having the same holiday experience at the Wee Trees farm as their own parents did before them, then the experience of Christmas trees has clearly leaped free of the pretense of just any tree for tree’s sake. The warm light of a Christmas star, perched high upon a tree, falls much further than the extension of the tree’s greatest boughs. The light reaches far enough to touch the Christmas that was, the Christmas that is commemorated and revived every winter, and the Christmas that can be known in some part through the encounter of the grower and their guests. A tree is just a tree, and, it is so much more.

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Emslander first in U.S. to use technology on beef operation BY JAKOB KOUNKEL STAFF WRITER OAK PARK – Technological advances in agriculture have evolved and benefited local farms, from now-standard equipment like tractors to advanced airborne drones that help track individual crop health. One local resident knows firsthand how technology can improve a farm. Dave Emslander, owner of Emslander Farms in Oak Park, has utilized a robot to feed a portion of his 2,000 head of cattle since mid-August. Emslander’s farm is the first beef operation in the nation to utilize the technology. Emslander hosted beef and dairy farmers from Idaho, Wisconsin and Minnesota at his beef operation Dec. 2 to demonstrate the robot’s capabilities and usefulness. “Basically, what it does is it feeds to the animals’ needs,” Emslander said. “Once it’s done feeding, it’ll sit in its station for an

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Dave Emslander stands just a bit shorter than his newly-acquired Lelvy Vector robot Dec. 2 at his farm in Oak Park. Emslander Farms is the only beef cattle operation in the United States that uses the piece of equipment. hour and a half and then it’ll go out and push up the feed and scan the bunk, and if anything needs feed, it’ll just feed that area.” While the technological marvel is a great improvement for feed efficiency, waste reduction, labor and payroll, Emslander said the motivating factor behind the investment was the prospect of improved animal health. “The biggest reason why I did this was for animal health and feed efficiency,” Emslander said. “It’s no different than the human diet, where you have consistent, fresh meals every single day, which makes the gut health better for the animal.” In the nearly four months he has used the machine, called the Lely

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A how-to for charcuterie Charcuterie platters have been on trend for holiday parties and gatherings for a few years now and even though I consider myself quite able in the kitchen, I have always looked at the glori ed meat and cheese trays as daunting. But, after a little research and my rst stab at creating one, I’m here to tell you that charcuterie is much easier done than said. Charcuterie, pronounced shar-KOOta-REE, is a French word that dates back to the 15th century and translates to products of a fancy pork butcher. Although many of these meat and cheese trays feature pork products, Merriam-Webster now de nes the word as a delicatessen specializing in dressed meats and meat dishes. Google

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Wooden serving trays, paddle boards, cutting boards and small dishes are the first building block of a charcuterie platter. Cookie sheets, charger plates and glass serving ware are alternate options.

simply translates it to delicatessen – which may be better suited to its use today as these colorful and delicious food displays encompass so much more. I started my endeavor with a shopping trip to a local grocer. I was thrilled stores are in tune with this trend and literally stock a lot of what is needed together on their shelves. You can even buy charcuterie bundles of meat and cheeses, although I didn’t choose that option. Once home, I pulled out my wooden serving trays that I had used for a dessert bar this summer. I have three sizes, and I choose the largest – a 14-by-21-inch tray – for

my project. If you are without a wooden tray and do not want to purchase one, people can use a rimmed cookie sheet, charger plate or any other type of serving tray. Paddle boards are also popular and can be found in many stores as can tiny serving utensils. Then, a minor setback. I suddenly realized that nowhere in my cabinets are the tiny ramekins or dishes that culinary professionals have in their kitchens. I put my thinking cap on and remembered my great-aunt Margaret.

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Local grocers and meat markets carry product for charcuterie boards, which havee been trending in central Minnesota in recent years. People can check their pantries for or items such as nuts and seeds which can add to the display.

cheeses can be sliced into rolled the prosciutto cubes or thin long pieces. similar to how you see There really is no wrong it around cheese sticks answer; but the trick is at the grocers, and we to vary everything so folded the salamis. With each part of the platter is the capocolla, I loosely I inherited her orange carnival glass and within something new to look at. folded it in half and then Tip: Don’t worry in half again to create the collection are some about perfection. If your what culinary experts tiny saucers that would call a tulip. We, as best work perfect for the items cheese is not perfectly on the charcuterie board spaced or looks awkward we could, placed these standing vertical next to that contain more liquid. on your dish, it will all come together – trust the brie. The peppered (I also realized I have me. salami we folded in half no tiny serving utensils After the cheeses and layered in a line. which is going to have to This is when the be on my Christmas list; were placed, I moved on to folding and placing plate really starts coming luckily, this platter was the meats. My better half together. for home.) It was time to dive in to all things meat, cheese and more. When creating the platter, start with the cheese. Designers often work with odd numbers for visual appeal, so I chose ve cheeses to place on my tray. If your platter is smaller, three will do the trick. Triangle shaped cheeses can be sliced and placed next to each other in an alternate pattern. I had single cracker slices of Swiss cheese. I cut the squares diagonally to create the two triangles and did the same for Square cracker cuts of Swiss cheese are cut diagonally and alternated to create this pattern. Various textures and cuts a narrower, but simicreate visual appeal. lar, piece of art. Other

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Shopping list After shopping for my masterpiece, I realized that a charcuterie board contains all the elements of the nation’s long-forgotten food pyramid. Breads and grains, fruits, vegetables, cheeses, meat and nuts, and oils and sweets are all contained in this nger-food formation. But of note, there’s no need to get carried away in large purchases of each item you decide to add to your platter – a little goes a long way. My board was 14-by21 inches, and it didn’t take much to ll it. I purchased ve cheeses, 12 ounces of meats, some fresh and dried fruits, marinated olives and artichoke, some sweet treats, crackers, and fresh rosemary for garnish. As I was building, I added nuts and pita chips from the pantry. So, don’t forget to think about what you have on hand. And most importantly, put items you enjoy on your platter. If you’re not a fan of goat cheese, there is no requirement to use it.

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Coinciding with the word’s origin, meats – specifically pork products – are often found on charcuterie boards. These may include but are not limited to Genoa salami, soppressata, coppa, prosciutto, pepperoni, mortadella and Spanish chorizo. I used two types and sizes of salami (one peppered) prosciutto and capocolla (another name for coppa). In hind sight, I may have opted for a smaller diameter meat or a thicker cut of meat to add textual variety.

Cheese

Cheese is the centerpiece of a charcuterie board, so put the most thought into which flavors and textures you would like to display. Boards should contain a mixture of soft cheeses (brie, goat, cream, bleu, gorgonzola), semi-soft or semi-hard cheeses (fontina, Havarti, Monterey jack, muenster, pepper jack) and firm cheeses (aged cheddar or gouda, asiago, Parmigiano Reggiano). Having a mixture of buttery, nutty and tangy cheese flavors may be wise as well.

Fruits, vegetables

When you think of adding fruits and vegetables to your creation, think color. Most of your cheeses and meats will be similar colors, so fruits and vegetables can add contrast and add visual appeal. Sliced apples or pears (placed on the platter with the flesh side out), red and green grapes, and berries are popular charcuterie board pairings. Dried fruits such as figs, apricots or dates – or in my case kiwi – can be added as well. I was thrilled that the green of the dried kiwi turned up the “merry and bright” on my board. And, I had never asked the question, but turns out olives are a stone fruit (not a vegetable). With that in mind, the only vegetable I incorporated into my tray was artichoke. If you’re looking to add more veggies, sweet peppers, cherry tomatoes, small pickles, capers and cucumbers are certainly all options.

Spreads

Unfortunately for me, my cabinets were not hiding any cute and tiny containers to include things such as honey on my board, but now I have something to add to my Christmas list. A small honey pot or fig spread can add a touch of sweet and sticky to flavor combinations of breads and cheeses. In the future, I might also opt for a jalapeno jam or some hummus.

Crackers, breads

Carbohydrates take a back seat to everything else contained in a charcuterie board, but toasted baguette slices (or crostini); multigrain, water or rice crackers; bagel and pita chips, and pretzel crisps can all add the crunch to your dish. If you run out of room on your board, don’t be afraid to serve these from a separate bowl or platter.

Sweets

Dark chocolate can be a surprising complement to some cheeses. I opted to include a few wrapped truffles as well as a filo dessert that was topped with honey, seeds and cranberries. Chocolate can remain in the wrapper, or a large bar could be broken into bite size pieces or chunks.

Nuts, seeds

There probably is not a nut or seed that would not fit in on a platter, but my favorites are almonds, pistachios, candies pecans or walnuts and cashews. You’ll be using these to fill in the tiniest of holes on your platter, so if you’re not a fan, look to the grab-ngo bags at the store checkouts for small portions.

Finishing touches

Small details can set your platter off. A couple of sprigs of rosemary and some star-shaped white chocolate covered pretzels instantly gave my charcuterie board some holiday charm. Sage ironically looks like faux mistletoe, so that herb is a good choice too.

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Dear Santa, My name is Kinsley S. I am 6 years old. I live in Foley. For Christmas this year I would like puppy jack-in-the-box, and bath bombs and Paw Patrol computer and paw. Thank you, Kinsley S Dear Santa, My name is Watson W. I am 6 years old. I live in Gilman. For Christmas this year I would like Pokemon legos. I like Bakwgon. Thank you, Watson W Dear Santa, My name is Jackson H. I am 7 years old. I live in Foley. For Christmas this year I would like Bakugon and a PS5, baseball cards and a pokemon cards and a football gloves. Thank you, Jackson H Dear Santa, My name is Alayna S. I am 6 years old. I live in Foley. For Christmas this year I would like babes itetoas, and a pupetoay, i wat kacoycset and a kuiting owc and a scyemset and a 2 wwtoa set and Pupe set and cite set. Thank you, Alayna S Dear Santa, My name is Beckett N. I am 6 years old. I live in Gilman. For Christmas this year I would like bath bombs, hover board, PS5, a skateboard. Thank you, Beckett N

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Dear Santa, My name is Jerran S. I am 6 years old. I live in Foley. For Christmas this year I would like a black remote control monster truck, also bath bombs. Thank you Jerran

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Dear Santa, My name is Archer P. I live in Milaca, Clear Lake. For Christmas this year I waet Pokemon, I waet a foon, I waet slime, I waet a Molchchrolocar. Thank you, Archer Dear Santa, My name is Natalie W. I am 7 years old. I live in Foley. For Christmas this year I would like tablet, games, Poll Pocket, toy, kite, make up kit, fairey, slime. Thank you, Natalie Dear Santa, My name is Letti S. I am 6 years old. I live in Foley. For Christmas this year I would like I wont a pocemon cod. I wot a Barbie. Thank you, Letti

Dear Santa, My name is Aaliyah Z. I am 6 years old. I live in Foley. For Christmas this year I would like a now bikes, a now polly pockets, I wont to get mahe-up, slime. Thank you, Aaliyah Dear Santa, My name is Kasey H. I am 6 years old. I live in Milaca. For Christmas this year I would like LOLs dolls, switch game, polly poukets, phone, maheup kit, fairey. Thank you, Kasey Dear Santa, My name is Blake K. I am 6 years old. I live in Foley. For Christmas this year I would like Switch games, tablet boat, drone, ipad, RC, car. Thank you, Blake Dear Santa, My name is Brynnley B. I am 6 years old. I live in Foley. For Christmas this year I would like a tablet, a kite, and a paing set. Thank you, Brynnley Dear Santa, My name is Olive B. I am 6 years old. I live in Foley. For Christmas this year I would like RC car, toy doll, toy fairey, tow pas of shoes. Thank you, Olive

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Dear Santa, My name is Ruger S. I am 7 years old. I live in Foley. For Christmas this year I would like rrcar, tablet, drone, RC monster truck. Thank you, Ruger Dear Santa, My name is Jack H. I am 6 years old. I live in Foley. For Christmas this year I would like drone, bike, RC car, clothes, tablet, phone, fishing pole, kite, goggles snorkel. Thank you, Jack Dear Santa, My name is Melanie F. I am 6 years old. I live in Foley. For Christmas this year I would like a hars, mar gams, cangetr, candiee, chaptrboxs, parite, hou barbes, gogrs, dasc kitins, car, boxes, trtl. Thank you, Melanie Dear Santa, My name is Lucas A. I am 6 years old. I live in Foley. For Christmas this year I would like skateboard, basketball, football. Thank you, Lucas Dear Santa, My name is Katherine L. I am 6 years old. I live in Foley. For Christmas this year I would like I wot to hav a polly pocket. But I wot of the polly pocket and phone. Thank you, Katherine Dear Santa, My name is Jeremiah Y. I am 6 years old. I live in Foley. For Christmas this year I would like toy king kona, teradactyl, phone. Thank you, Jeremiah

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Dear Santa, My name is Henry J. I am 6 years old. I live in Foreston. For Christmas this year I would like I will wot frcimis cimish a edsixsix ad sagam footballgas ad a mg ad fax. Thank you, Henry

Dear Santa, My name is Emma P. I am 6 years old. I live in Rice. For Christmas this year I would like Shocins, BrBee Doll, Scushe hrte, BrBee Book, Mine Mose Doll, Minee Mose clock. Thank you, Emma

Dear Santa, My name is Skylar P. I am 6 years old. I live in Sauk Rapids or St. Cloud? For Christmas this year I would like comipuda or nitedo swich pleesees. Thank you, Skylar

Dear Santa, My name is Megan S. I am 6 years old. I live in Foley. For Christmas this year I would like I wot vis er legos. Thank you, Megan

Dear Santa, My name is Camron H. I am 6 years old. I live in Sauk Rapids. For Christmas this year I would like I like cook stuf. Thank you, Camron

Dear Santa, My name is Austyn. I am six years old. I live in Sartell. For Christmas this year I would like Lol doll hansel2 lrvs, lol doll, lol, omg II2, cotincandy, lolpop. Thank you, Austyn

Dear Santa, My name is Gus B. I am 6 years old. I live in Foley. For Christmas this year I wont a remot cin chroals. I wont toxolit. I wont pocee mon cords. I wont a apl woch. Thank you, Gus

Dear Santa, My name is Gwen. I am 7 years old. I live in Sauk Rapids. For Christmas this year I would like a plasa ball, a preset pet, a bunk bed, whiloo sled and a plasa ball. Thank you, Gwen

Dear Santa, My name is Evy D. I am 6 years old. I live in Clear Lake. For Christmas this year I would like RC car, tablet, helmet, polly pocket, hot weel car, mickee toy, snorkel. Thank you, Evy

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Dear Santa, My name is Landyn. I am 7 years old. I live in Foley. For Christmas this year I would like kulring book. Thank you, Landyn

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Dear Santa, My name is Tatum. I am 7 years old. I live in St. Cloud. For Christmas this year I would like PS5 toy, veobxs. Thank you, Tatum

Dear Santa, My name is Elizabeth. I am 6 years old. I live in Sauk Rapids. For Christmas this year I would like a plasa ball, plasa balls are sooo cooll and I do not have one so I want it. Thank you, Elizabeth

Dear Santa, My name is Amelia. I am 10 years old. I live in St. Cloud, Minnesota. For Christmas this year I would like blue tack and a figets and specs and legos. P.S. Merry Cristmas! Thank you, Amelia

Pleasantview Elementary Dear Santa, My name is Aria. I am 6 years old. I live in Sauk Rapids. For Christmas this year I would like candy, presnts, gift, house because I want them. Thank you, Aria Dear Santa, My name is Hazel. I am 6 years old. I live in St. Cloud. For Christmas this year I would like a fon and 2 pet pupe and a macupset ant a tevealr, teve, ant a jump roopr ant a tursuvmune. Thank you, Hazel Dear Santa, My name is Calionna. I am 6 years old. I live in Sauk Rapids. For Christmas this year I would like a sowe crismis dog for the norfpl, thea is a toey, ka sati love Cali. Thank you, Calionna

Dear Santa, My name is Adam. I am 6 years old. I live in Sauk Rapids. For Christmas this year I would like meedeum, drum set I osoe wot a dog for crismis and the drums ht to bee. Thank you, Adam Dear Santa, My name is Mason. I am 7 years old. I live in Sauk Rapids. For Christmas this year I would like more pokemon cards and pokemon games for nintendos. Thank you, Mason

Dear Santa, My name is Samantha. I am 7 years old. I live in Sack Rapids. For Christmas this year I would like a Barbie head please and thank you. Thank you, Samantha Dear Santa, My name is Brea K. I am 9 years old. I live in Sauk Rapids, MN. For Christmas this year I would like a cherry BB and O.M.G Remix pop B.B. Fashion Doll. Also a batbie with wiggley body parts and a rainbow surprise and Babe Yodea. Also a groing baby doll. Thank you, love, Brea

Dear Santa, My name is Jackson C. I am 6 years old. I live in Sockrabis. For Christmas this year I would like I wot to have a brockow book and a brokow jerzey stickrs, toey. Thank you, Jackson

Dear Santa, My name is Ady. I am 7 years old. I live in Sartell. For Christmas this year I want airpods cause my parents dont like to hear music on my phone. Thank you, Ady Dear Santa, My name is Sophia. I am 7 years old. I live in Minasoda. For Christmas this year I would like popets and twisty pets ahd lol’s and pixes and a doll house. Thank you Sophia

Dear Santa, My name is Logan L. I am 7 years old. I live in Minasoda. For Christmas this year I would like a nice xbox. Thank you, Logan Dear Santa, My name is Izabella W. I am 7 years old. I live in a house. For Christmas this year I would like a trumpoline and abar and a balance beam this al it. Thank you, Izabella Dear Santa, My name is Gracynn G. I am 7 years old. I live in a haws. For Christmas this year I would like slimmackr, toymackr, fingganal palish mackr, bublegummackr, snackmackr, paint mackr, and the hole set of Jack and Annie books!!! Thank you, Gracynn

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Dear Santa, My name is Kenny K. I am 6 1/2 years old. I live in sauk Rapids. For Christmas this year I would like Dear Santa, I want a toy train. Thank you, Kenny

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Dear Santa, My name is Piper. I am 7 years old. I live in Rice. I wont for cririistmiss Lols dolls. shopkins dodls pokmon cards. books chock diss gums. lolepops Thank you, Piper

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Dear Santa, My name is Abel. I am 7 years old. I live is sok radis. For Christmas this year a wub lik a braks & sprest nedet for a sing ana huvr dord acnd a smrt apifoni wud lik a flat scren tv and a nif. Thank you, Abel

Dear Santa, My name is Aubree. I am 7 years old. I live in Rice. For Christmas this year I would like a littele dog or a cat or a amaricin doll. And all popits in the world and all the fijits in the world. Thank you, Aubree Dear Santa, My name is Veronica. I am 7 years old. I live in Rice. For Christmas this year I would like eney cinde of doll or a pupey or sumthing you no I like o and for the pupey pleas o and a figit ceud. Thank you, Veronica

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Dear Santa, My name is Charlie. I am 7-1/2 years old. I live in Rise. For Christmas this year I would like Toy car’s and pok,e,mon card’s. Thank you, Charlie Dear Santa, My name is Brantley. I am 7 years old. I live in Minusody. For Christmas this year I would like a toy indomnis rex for Chrismis. Thank you, Brantley

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Dear Santa, My name is Zachary. I am 7 years old. I live in Minusodo. For Christmas this year I wont a Rabloc Nijo, Lefins Play set. Thank you, Zachary Dear Santa, My name is Timmy. I am 8 years old. I live in rise Minasota. For Christmas this year I would lik a ipod and I wont arse cars I wont a lagelamergenini and I wont a mlcin cherol car a big wun. Thank you Santa, Timmy Dear Santa, My name is Cade. I am 7 years old. I live in Rice M.S. For Christmas this year I want a hover board and a remote cunterol car for Crismas. Thank you, Cade

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