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Organizers remain hopeful for Rapids River Days Tentative date for summer festival is June 24-26 BY ELLARRY PRENTICE | STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS – Hopeful but unsure. That is where organizers of Rapids River Days stand as they consider the possibility of a 2021 festival. Whether or not Rapids River Days events take place this June will depend on the governor’s orders, festival coordinator Marla Elness said. Under the current restrictions, most of the events would not be permitted, but if restrictions on social gatherings are lifted or modified, Sauk Rapids could have a festival for the first time in two years. “Fingers crossed” is Elness’ mantra. Though the three-day summer festival held the last weekend in June is four months down the road, organizers are preparing to the extent they can but are conscious of the fact that the ongoing coronavirus pandemic could put the kibosh on Rapids River Days again. If it means keeping community members safe, Elness is OK with that.

“I don’t want to put anyone at risk,” she said. “I don’t want to give anyone false hope either.” But, with blessing from the governor and the city, Elness would like to bring community members together again for a weekend of fun and to support local causes. “If we can’t do it, we can’t do it, but we’re going to try,” she said. Eager for normalcy and social interaction, several people have asked Elness if Rapids River Days is happening this year. “I know people are anxious to get out,” she said. Organizers typically start planning Rapids River Days months in advance, and this year is no exception. The tentative date for this year’s festival is June 24-26. COVID-19 infection rates are declining and people are receiving the vaccine, so the chances of community events taking place are greater than they were last June. Though restrictions on social gatherings are in place, organizers want to be ready if they get the green light. “We’d rather be prepared in case it’s going to be open for events this year,” Elness said.

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William Nielsen (right) celebrates with his DECA teammates. Nielsen received the 2021 ExCEL Award, recognizing excellence in community, education and leadership, from the Minnesota State High School League.

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SAUK RAPIDS – William Nielsen, a junior at Sauk Rapids-Rice High School, was one of 36 students who received the 2021 ExCEL Award – recognizing excellence in community, education and leadership – from the Minnesota State High School League. The ExCEL program recognizes juniors who are active leaders in school activities and demonstrate a strong commitment to community service. Recipients were selected by an independent panel of judges from schools throughout Minnesota. “I feel honored,” said Nielsen, son of Brent and Elisa Nielsen of Sauk Rapids. “The experience of receiving the ExCEL Award was validating. All the hard work, it’s worth it.” Nielsen credits his family, peers, teachers, coaches and influential role models for shaping him into the person he is today. “I’m very blessed and very

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William Nielsen fortunate to have such a large support network,” said Nielsen, who is thankful most of his family members live in the area and can attend his school events. “My family support network has been phenomenal throughout my whole life.” Given the choice, Nielsen said he would rather achieve great things with other people than by himself. “Succeeding with others by your side is so much more grat-

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ifying,” he said. “If you’re going to succeed, do it with your friends by your side.” Nielsen met some of his best friends through Storm activities, which have taught him perseverance, shown him the value of teamwork and through which he has reaped the rewards of hard work. He said he has learned what matters most is not the finish line, but the process and the journey. “That’s where you grow and learn,” he said. Nielsen began swimming in the second grade and continues to do so as his main sport. He qualified for sections in ninth and 10th grades. He also participates in track and field. He has participated in math league since his sophomore year, recently serving as captain, and has been in choir since freshman year. Last school year, he performed a solo during the choirs’ large-group performance.

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beauty supply store and clothing boutique all in one. Williams and her team offer a variety of hair services, from cuts to styles, as well as eyelash extensions, facials, foot massages and scalp massages. In March, the salon will begin offering full-body massages. Williams specializes in children’s hair care and offers nail painting for little girls. A mother herself, she said she has a knack for keeping children calm and comfortable during ap-

pointments. “I love taking care of the kids,” Williams said. Williams also makes and sells wigs for cancer patients. “I love being able to help people who’ve had chemo feel better,” she said. The boutique offers beauty products, along with jewelry and clothing for children and adults. “The items are all discounted, or free, so people who come in can look good

for less,” Williams said. Williams started offering dial-a-ride and delivery service. A company vehicle will pick up and drop off customers who want to receive services but do not have transportation. She will also deliver beauty products to homes in Sauk Rapids, Sartell, St. Cloud and Waite Park. Williams established the Hair Palace and Boutique after seeing a need for stylists who could meet multicultural hair and beauty needs. She found many people were driving to the Twin Cities metro area for haircare and beauty products that were not offered here. “I’m very diverse,” Williams said. “I can accommodate everyone. I’ve had every nationality here.” Williams is also president and founder of a nonprofit called Black Wall Street MN. “We want to have a place where all blackowned businesses can come together and serve the community,” she said. Hair Palace and Boutique employs three stylists, including Williams, and a master barber, along with contracted massage therapists. Williams said people have been appreciative. Her goals are to offer enough products and services so people of all ages

and 1K walk/run and Rapids River Food Fest June 26. Organizer Kathy Phenow is planning Rapids River Food Fest with high hopes vendors can set up in Sauk Rapids Municipal Park. “We really want to have it if possible,” Phenow said. Phenow is organizing the event as usual and getting contracts to vendors. She said a final decision about whether they will go ahead with the food festival will be made by June 1. The decision could come sooner with directives from the state or city of Sauk Rapids, she said. Elness, who is parade coordinator along with Cathy Sauer, is concerned high school marching bands may not be available to perform in the parade. Typically, 15 marching bands compete, but bands have had difficulty holding practices during the pandemic. With last year’s pageant canceled, the 2019-20 Sauk Rapids Community Ambassadors have continued their reign and hope to crown three new girls this year, Elness said. Typically,

candidates have about 10 weeks of engagements and educational opportunities prior to coronation, but it is unclear what that could look like this year. April Stenseth is this year’s pageant director. An informational meeting is expected to be scheduled in April. Elness said Rapids River Days provides not just fun but support and exposure for the community. “It’s helping our com-

munity see who our businesses and organizations are,” she said. “Non-profit groups depend on these dollars.” Elness said she wanted to release the tentative Rapids River Dates as a courtesy to community members, especially those who like to have family reunions and gatherings the same weekend. Updates on Rapids River Days events will be provided as summer nears.

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SAUK RAPIDS – Arlesia Williams has opened a Sauk Rapids business not just to make a living, but to help people in need. The Hair Palace and Boutique opened on Benton Drive in December 2020 and is a one-stop shop for all beauty and personal needs, according to Williams who is a licensed stylist. Specializing in multicultural beauty services, Williams offers appointments for women, men and children of every nationality and hair type. She offers free or low-cost hair services for those experiencing homelessness or struggling financially. She also has a food shelf and a rack of free clothing for people in need. “You never know what someone is going through,” said Williams, who lives in Sauk Rapids. “I’m here to just take care of the community and be of service.” Hair Palace and Boutique is a salon, barber shop, massage parlor,

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“It will depend on the circumstances. There could be some circumstances that allow for it.” It is too early to decide if Rapids River Days is a sure thing, Elness said. But by May 1, she thinks organizers will have a better idea if they can proceed with more definite planning. “We’re in a wait-andsee position, but we’re still going to try to prepare what we can,” Elness said. Because no one can predict the outlook of COVID-19, Elness said organizers plan to be as flexible as time allows. Even if they do not get the go-ahead to hold events until a month prior, she is hopeful they can pull them off. “By May or early June, there could be some allowances,” Elness said. “We just don’t know yet.” Events slated for this year’s festival are the Sauk Rapids Community Ambassador Pageant June 24, the Rapids River Days Parade June 25, and the Tanner’s Team Foundation 5K

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Owner Arlesia Williams stands in the Hair Palace and Boutique at 730 S. Benton Drive in Sauk Rapids Feb. 18. The business offers multicultural hair services for women, men and children.

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Gerads receives scholarship

LANSDOWNE, Va. – Natalie Gerads, of Sauk Rapids, has received the Cooke College Scholarship from Jack Kent Cooke Foundation. The foundation provides scholars with up to $40,000 a year to cover college costs, academic and career advising, as well as academic advising, and access to a network of peers pursuing their degrees. Gerads, along with the other scholarship recipients, entered the Cooke Young Scholars Program during eighth grade. Together, they have attended summer programs on college campuses and participated in enrichment programs in cities such as Athens, Greece, and Washington, DC. Each Cooke Young Scholar and their family also worked one-on-one with an educational adviser to create an individualized learning plan and maximize their high school experiences.

BY JAKOB KOUNKEL STAFF WRITER

AUSTIN – Chloe Luther, of Sauk Rapids, was named to the Riverland Community College fall 2020 president’s list for achieving a 4.0 GPA. FRANKLIN, Ind. – Kyra Harvey, daughter of Carlos and Adina Harvey of Sauk Rapids, was named to the fall 2020 Franklin College dean’s list for achieving a GPA of 3.5 or greater.

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ST. CLOUD – Coyote Moon Grille was one of 20 restaurants nationwide to receive a $5,000 award for the General Mills 2020 Neighborhood to Nation Recipe Contest. The restaurant was one of two picked from Minnesota, the first time any Minnesota restaurants made the list in the six-year history of the contest. Adam Meyer, the general manager of the restaurant, and head chef Billy Ditlevison entered a new recipe they created together: a southern fried chicken sandwich with raspberry chipotle sauce. “I wasn’t sure at first,” Meyer said, adding that he did not know exactly what stood out to the food testers. “It’s a great sandwich, but I didn’t know if it would all come together the way it did.” The dish is nearly entirely homemade. It consists of raspberry chipotle sauce, which includes raspberries, sugar, raspberry pie filling, chipotle peppers, honey, orange juice, lemon juice, garlic powder and apple cider vinegar. The boneless chicken breast, which Meyer believes brings the dish together, is placed between jalapeno cheddar flavored scones – a product of Pillsbury, a General Mills company. It was required that

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Coyote Moon Grille owner Adam Meyer stands in the kitchen where he and his lead chef created the award winning southern fried chicken sandwich Feb. 24 in St. Cloud. Meyer’s restaurant was one of 20 to be awarded $5,000 in the annual Neighborhood to Nation Recipe Contest.

at least one ingredient was made with a General Mills product. Gouda cheese slices melt on top of the fried chicken and shredded red cabbage tops off the sandwich, along with the raspberry chipotle sauce. “I really like the batter mixed with the sauce and the scone all together,” Meyer said. “That really brings the sandwich together, and the sauce and the scone add something different you can’t get from just anywhere.” Although the contest was for last year, Meyer recently found out over a virtual video call that he and Ditlevison’s kitchen creation found national acclaim. Not only was

Meyer’s dish selected for the $5,000 award, but also as a part of the winnings, General Mills is offering robust market support for the dish and a chance to win an additional $5,000 for a local charity. Meyer said he would donate to the Catholic Charities of St. Cloud for its food shelf services if his dish wins. On top of that, Meyer and restaurant manager Andrea Tharp said

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Serves 33 years for city BY NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS – The city of Sauk Rapids retired a longtime employee at the end of February. Steve Kosloske, who began working for the city in 1987, completed his final shift for the city Feb. 26. His last official day before retirement is Sunday, Feb. 28. Kosloske was recognized for this longevity at the Sauk Rapids City Council meeting Feb. 22 in Sauk Rapids. Public works director Pete Eckhoff said Kosloske began working in the city’s liquor stores before transferring to public works, helping in both parks and streets. “In my 15 years with the city, Steve, you’ve always responded to my after-hours phone calls and weekend phone calls for whatever climate – wind storm, or the pool or splash pad shutdown.” Eckhoff said Kosloske’s dedication exceeded typical demand. In 2014, Kosloske had the week off for deer hunting when the city received 14 inches of snow. Kosloske made the trip from north of Mille Lacs Lake and returned to Sauk Rapids to help open the city streets and alleyways.

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Pete Eckhoff, Sauk Rapids public works director, shakes hands with Steve Kosloske Feb. 22 at the Sauk Rapids Government Center in Sauk Rapids. Kosloske, who retires Sunday, Feb. 28, was recognized by Eckhoff and Nick Sauer, council member.

“For that, I’m really grateful,” Eckhoff said. … “For the time he’s been in the parks and streets, he’s done a remarkable job taking care of the residents.” Council member Nick Sauer and Eckhoff presented Kosloske with a retirement plaque and gift. “It’s been fun, I’m going to miss you,” Kosloske said. In other council news: – Approved the plans and specifications for the 2021 Pleasantwood Addition Improvements and authorized advertising for bids. The preliminary cost of the project is $2.87 million, which will be paid in franchise and storm water utility fees. – Authorized plans for the 2021 overlay improvements on Fourth Av-

enue North from 18th Street North to County Road 29. – Approved a contract to maintain the county roads 3 and 33 within city limits for Benton County. The county will pay $40,250 annually over the three-year contract. – The open book meeting, giving an opportunity for Sauk Rapids residents to meet with the county assessor regarding their assessment or valuation of their home, will be at 9:30 a.m. April 6 at the Sauk Rapids Government Center. The meeting is an alternative to the county’s board of appeals and equalization meeting. The meeting will take place in person unless circumstances would change by that time.

Sauk Rapids coordinating entertainment for summer

Southside Park to host music on Thursdays BY NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS – Area residents may have a new opportunity for entertainment come July. With the Sauk Rapids riverside parks project shaping up and completion slated for early June, the city of Sauk Rapids is turning its focus to an event series that would highlight the improvement project’s inaugural season. City administrator Ross Olson received consensus from the Sauk Rapids City Council Feb. 22 to move forward with a weekly musical event at Southside Park. An opening act and full band is planned for Thursday evenings beginning in July and lasting through Sept. 2. Olson said the city would like to feature an

hourlong acoustic set starting at 5:30 p.m. and then move into a full band that would play from 7-9:30 p.m. The music in the park will feature a variety of genres from local artists. The city will coordinate the entertainment. They also will manage the sound. “We really want to have a level of consistency at the city,” Olson said. “That means if there are any issues, the city is in charge of the lights, the city is in charge of the sound, the volume, all those things.” Olson said the city plans on contracting someone to run the lights and sound for the events. He said the intent is to provide music at a sound level where people can hold a conversation without straining to hear one another. “I love that we are going to be in control of this,” said Nick Sauer, a council member who presided over the meeting in Mayor Kurt Hunstiger’s absence. “I

know one of the biggest issues for me personally and for some of the residents is the worry of the sound and the traffic. … If we are the ones controlling it, I think we can do right by everybody.” The idea garnered support from the other council members as well. “I think this is the right direction,” said council member Ellen Thronson. “I love that we’re supporting our local artists. I love our businesses are eager to be involved. I’m thumbs up.” Businesses have also welcomed the idea. Olson has secured sponsorships for five of the 10 evenings. Although not all the details are solidified and Olson will work with a subcommittee to plan the summer series, he is confident the events will happen so long as the coronavirus pandemic and state restrictions allow. “I think we are going to pull this off and pull it off well,” Olson said.

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OBITUARIES

Kathaleen M. Lay

Mass of Christian Burial will be at a later date for Kathaleen M. Lay, age 88, who passed away Feb. 17, 2021, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Sauk Rapids. Arrangements have been entrusted to Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids. Kathaleen was born June 30, 1932, in Minden Township to Albert and Roselind (Neumann) Jackels. She married Robert Helget and they later divorced. Kathaleen then married Virgil Lay, and he passed away in 2002. She lived in the Sauk Rapids area most of her life. Kathaleen was a

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homemaker and a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sauk Rapids. Kathaleen enjoyed fishing and old country music. She was a great story teller, had a great memory, and was strong, witty and funny. Kathaleen was proud of being a nanny and was proud of her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Ralph E. Rymer, Jr.

Private family services will be at a later date for Ralph E. Rymer, Jr., age 85, of Foley, who passed away peacefully surrounded by family at his home Feb. 20, 2021. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Williams Dingmann Funeral Home, Sauk Rapids. Ralph Eugene Rymer was born to Ralph and Helen (Becker) Rymer Aug. 9, 1935, in St. Cloud. He was married to Marcella Sadergaski in 1958, she passed away in 1983 and he then married Joan Smoley Dec. 24, 1990, in Sauk Rapids. Ralph was a police sergeant for the Sauk Rapids Police Department for over 27 years, retiring in 1991. He was proud to serve his country honorably in the United States Army from 1954-56. Ralph was also a member of the Sauk Rapids Legion Post 254. Ralph enjoyed spending his time water skiing, fishing with family in Canada, racing, watching NASCAR and dancing. He won many

Ralph E. Rymer, Jr.

awards for his dance skills. Ralph also enjoyed taking care of his lawn, and boxing. Above all else, he will be remembered as a gentle, kind, and wonderful husband, father, grandfather, greatgrandfather, brother, and friend to all who knew him. Ralph is survived by his wife, Joan; children, Morris (Sheila) Bartlett of Indiana, James (Stacey) Rymer of Rice, Richard Rymer of Kimball, Ronald (Lori) Rymer of Princeton, Karen (Terry) Shoffner of Missouri, Wayne (Sandy) Rymer of Alexandria, Todd Warrick

of Sauk Rapids and Karla Morawitz of Litchfield; 13 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and siblings, Gary (Nancy Flodquist) of St. Cloud, Joyce Merten of St. Cloud, and Brenda (Peter) Albin of Plymouth. He is preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Marcella; grandchildren, Shane Erickson and Gabrielle Rymer; greatgranddaughter Hailey Latimer; and sister, Elaine Ritchie. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to CentraCare Hospice Program, Home Healthcare nurses, and a special thanks to Dr. Sheng-Tanner. Very special thank you to Josh and Kristi Brenny for all their help over the years. “Sergeant 204 is 10-7, we’ll take care of it from here.” – Gary Hahn, Sr. Obituary and guest book available online at www.williamsdingmann. com R-8-1B

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Peter E. Wesenberg

Celebration of life will be 1-5 p.m. March 20, 2021, at Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids for Peter E. Wesenberg, age 63, of Sauk Rapids who died Feb. 20, 2021, at Chateau Waters in Sartell. Pete was born May 28, 1957, in St. Cloud to Hubert and Frances (Sobieck) Wesenberg. He married Brenda Thompson Oct. 4, 1980, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Rice. Pete lived in the Sauk Rapids area all of his life and worked in customer service for local auto parts stores for

Survivors include her daughter, Barbara Helget of Sauk Rapids; sisters, Barbara Enger of Wadena, Shirley (Al) Robak of Sartell, Mary Spychala of Bella Vista, Arkansas., Marlis Forcier of Sartell and Julie Berge of Auburn, Washington; and seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands; sons, Steven, Robert, Gerald and Michael; and infant sister, Caroline Jackels. Obituary, guest book and video tribute available online at www. williamsdingmann.com R-8-1B

Peter E. Wesenberg

25 years, recently retiring. Pete loved helping his customers. He also enjoyed fishing, hunting, cooking, watching TV, traveling, collecting coins and comic books and gardening. He was very proud of his sons and grandson. Pete was an extrovert with a unique

sense of humor and could do anything he set his mind to. Survivors include his sons, John (Andrea) of Dallas, Texas, Kyle (April) of St. Cloud; grandson, Paxton; brothers and sisters, Paul (Cindy) of Sauk Rapids, Cathy (Mike) Sigler of Sauk Rapids, Sam (Tammy Schmidt) of Foley and Monica (Jerry Smallwood) of Santiago. He was preceded in death by his parents. Obituary and guest book available online at www.williamsdingmann. com R-8-1B

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Soil tests

Soil tests are often recommended before adding fertilizer to soil or to figure out what may be going wrong with a particular plant. While commercial companies offer soil tests and simple versions may be purchased GREEN AND in stores, the best GROWING IN BENTON method is to send a COUNTY soil sample to the BY LINDA G. TENNESON University of Minnesota College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences. Go to https://soiltest.cfans.umn.edu to download and print the Lawn and Garden Information Sheet. This form has categories to indicate whether the test will be used for a lawn, flower garden, vegetable garden, or trees and shrubs. Most home gardeners will use the basic test, but other tests such as soluble salts or lead may also be requested. The back side of the form has detailed instructions on how to collect soil from more than one area of the garden and place it in a container for shipment along with the form and personal check. The mailing address is included on the form or the soil sample may be dropped off at the testing laboratory in St. Paul. The soil is tested, and the results are mailed back to the gardener with information on the levels of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium in the soil as well as recommendations if additional fertilizer is needed. The amount of organic matter in the soil and the soil’s texture is also indicated. For example, a coarse texture determination includes sandy soil which drains water quickly and will need more water than a fine clay soil which holds water. A soluble salt test may be requested if an area is suspected to be overly contaminated with road salt or excessive fertilizer. Minnesota law prohibits adding fertilizer with phosphorus to existing lawns because the excess can run off and create algae in lakes and rivers. Phosphorus is the middle number of the three-number content listed on the fertilizer package. The form asks whether the soil test is for a new or existing lawn. Phosphorus may be legally added when a new lawn is being sown. A lawn that is mowed with a mulching mower will need less nitrogen fertilizer because the clippings left on the lawn in small pieces will quickly biodegrade and return nitrogen to the soil. The test results for lawns indicate the pounds of fertilizer that is needed to be applied to each 1,000 square feet of lawn. However, be careful when reading the report because any recommendation for adding lime to the soil is listed as to the number of pounds per 100 square feet of lawn or garden area. Lime is usually added only if the soil pH is below 6.5. Gardeners who want blue blooms on their hydrangeas or are growing azaleas or blueberries may want to amend their soil to a lower pH. The University website contains additional details on how to interpret a soil test result and links to articles on organic and inorganic fertilizers, methods of applying fertilizer and the use of slow-release fertilizers. Most lawns will not require the addition of sulfur unless the soil is coarse and has a low amount of organic matter. The exact contents of the soil test report are tailored to the intended use of the soil, so the report will read slightly different for a test for lawns than it would for a test for a flower garden or a blueberry or other fruit patch. Linda G. Tenneson is a University of Minnesota Extension Master Gardener and Tree Care Advisor.

EDITORIAL

A piece of humble pie grants grace If wisdom from above comes through of the sea driven and tossed by the wind. humility, when you ask for godly wisdom, For let not that man suppose that he will you are asking for God to humble you. receive anything from the Lord; he is a Some testing of your faith is going to prodouble minded man, unstable in all his duce patience, and you must let patience ways,” James 1:2 have its perfect work. This is an active paThe trial I am going through is truly tience, not sitting on your hands but endurhumiliating. It’s something that doesn’t ing through it. It is the devil’s desire to set easily roll off the tongue, and so words us on a hurry. Endurance through the trial are difficult to form and that humbles will produce patience, and in stark contrast, me. It’s weighty in discerning: Is this LIFE BY FAITH hurrying over the trial will produce immaa test from the Lord or is this an attack BY MERCY NYGAARD from the devil? Attacks from Satan are turity and lack of wisdom. Sometimes in order to understand the indeed trials and God will use our trials scriptures, this tedious, busy thing called life creates to produce patience. So, I must ask God for wisdom events that only by going through will one be en- to discern what he is trying to produce in me and to lightened to what the scriptures truly mean if we al- continue in humility and obedience. low grace and God’s discipline to train us. Although Charles Spurgeon said, “We are all so ready to go we are to trust in God fully and live life by faith with to books, to go to men, to go to ceremonies, to anyno doubting, experiences can bring the scriptures to thing except to God … Consequently, the text does life. You see, if we doubt, we become like waves of not say, ‘Let him ask books,’ nor ‘ask priests,’ but, the sea driven and tossed by the wind. Do not doubt ‘let him ask of God.’” the living word of God that is given by inspiration Why is humility a necessary and worthy virtue to of God and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for pursue? Proverbs 3:34 states, “Surely he scorns the correction, for instruction in righteousness (2 Tim scornful, but gives grace to the humble,” and is reit3:16). By our experiences, we taste and see the Lord erated in James 4:6, “Therefore, he says: ‘God resists is good and trustworthy (Psalm 34:8). If scriptures do the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” not make sense at the moment, ask for wisdom, in all We need more grace. humility and in all faith that God will do what he says Guess what? He gives more grace. But only to he will do, which is to give wisdom to all, liberally the humble. and without despising our request. Be prepared then If you have it all together and are rocking your for the testing of your faith. self-help and self-indulgences, telling yourself that Our natural inclination to be double minded and you are enough, then you don’t need God or any of unstable is why James writes to us. his wisdom. I, on the other hand, am absolutely not “My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into enough. I cannot help myself and I must decrease so various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith he may increase. produces patience. But let patience have its perfect Humble pie’s flavor is never good at first, but work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking when savored, produces a taste that pleases the Lord nothing. If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of and opens the floodgates of his generosity. God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, I’ll take a piece of that pie, and I pray you will and it will be given to him. But let him ask in faith, join me. with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave

Training funds available

Benton Economic Partnership strives 5-to-1 basis. Funds can be used to pay to help assist growing and expanddirect training costs for workers in new ing businesses in Benton County. Each jobs including trainee wages for on-themonth, BEP will highlight a program that job training, curriculum development, decan offer some assistance to businesses. livery of training, materials and supplies, This month, I am highlighting the Job training equipment and facilities, and Incentive Training Program which is oftrainer travel and lodging costs. Funds fered by the Department of Employment can also be used for assessment, testing and Economic Development. This proand certification costs. gram provides grants to new or expandTraining can be provided in-house; ing businesses located in Greater Minne- BENTON ECONOMIC by institutions of higher education; by PARTNERSHIP sota for the purposes of training workers federal, state or local agencies; by consulBY AMANDA OTHOUDT as quickly and efficiently as possible. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR tants; or equipment vendors. Applications Grants of up to $200,000 are awarded are accepted on a year-round, first-come, to eligible businesses to provide training first-serve basis contingent on DEED’s for new jobs. Eligible applicants include businesses receipt of an eligible application and the availability located within Benton County that are adding at least of funding. three new jobs. The new jobs must pay wages at least Benton Economic Partnership can assist busiequal to the median weekly wage for the county. The nesses with the application process and submission to new jobs must also provide at least 32 hours of work DEED. If your business could benefit from this proper week for a minimum of nine months per year. gram, contact me. Businesses are required to match the grant on a

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SRRHS Athletic Hall of Fame Almost 10 years ago, the Sauk Rapplet lete who performed with excellence ids-Rice High School Athletic Hall off while in attendance at SRRHS, lettered w wh Fame induction and ceremony began. ann. n. iinn a varsity sport and demonstrated exWith SRR’s rich traditions and athletic character. Inductees may be tiic ccellent ce e accomplishments, it was only natural or deceased. All nominees must ral all lliving liv li i the school and community recognize ze be SRRHS graduates and out of high and celebrate athletes, school and comschool for at least 10 years. msc munity supporters, outstanding teams – Coach. A nominee must be a ms By Sandy Logrono, SRRHS assistant and coaches who have contributed to former or present coach who has disprincipal and athletic the success of our athletic programs. tinguished themself by demonstrating hall of fame Since the hall of fame’s inception, 40 exceptional leadership, character and committee member individuals have been honored during athletic achievement during their tenure a yearly induction ceremony sponsored at SRR. by the school and several businesses. – At Large. A nominee must be a This event takes place during homeloyal and devoted supporter of SRR athcoming weekend at the SRRHS. letics. A member of the school or community who has Due to the coronavirus pandemic and the many made a significant contribution to SRR athletics. restrictions during 2020, the SRRHS Athletic Hall of Many individuals are deserving of this award. Fame committee paused the selection process last year Consider nominating a former SRRHS athlete, coach, and is now looking forward to starting up again. With team or individual at large for the SRRHS Athletic great excitement, the committee is beginning to secure Hall of Fame. additional nominations to review for this year’s selecTo nominate an individual or team (or to see a list tion process. Nominations from past years are kept on of inductees), visit www.isd47.org/storm/hall-of-fame. file and vetted in the induction selection process each Nomination forms are also available in the SRRHS year. activities office. To be considered for this year’s seStarting this year, a new team category has been lection process, all nominations are due by April 1. If added. Nominees in this category must be a former you have any questions or would like to help with the team that has distinguished the program by demon- ceremony this fall, contact the activities office. strating exceptional results on the playing field, all The next time you watch an event at the high while holding high levels of character and sportsman- school, take a moment and visit the SRRHS Hall of ship during the athletic season. A team must be 10 Fame Wall located in the hallway across from the conyears post their accomplishment to be considered for cession stand. You will see individual plaques of all induction. inductees with their pictures along with their areas of In addition to the team category, nominees are eli- accomplishments. The history is rich and the traditions gible in several areas based on the following criteria: live on. Go Storm! – Athlete. A nominee must be a former SRR ath-

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Disdain for Rush

Criminalizing mental illness

Kent Olson, Sartell Now that Rush Limbaugh has died (thank goodness), his legacy and rise to popularity has to be seen through a prism of history and his place in it. Slavery was introduced into the United States in 1619 (not goodness) and lasted for 246 years before the 13th Amendment to the Constitution was passed outlawing slavery in 1865. Slaves were needed for the cotton empire in the south, and this was a form of economic racism. This was followed by the rise of the Ku Klux Klan in 1865. Mutilations, hangings, floggings, rape and other beastly indignations were used by the KKK to ensure Blacks remained in the same conditions as slavery. The Equal Justice Institute estimates that from 1865 to 1950, 6,500 Blacks were murdered. This could be classified as terroristic racism. Jim Crow laws were passed by the Southern states in the 1870s. These laws provided that: Blacks could not vote, sit in front seats on buses, drink from the same water fountains as whites, go to the same schools as whites, and Blacks were segregated in all aspects of white society. This is social and legal racism. George Wallace enters in the 1960s. Wallace was the Alabama governor who in his 1963 inaugural address proclaimed, “segregation now, segregation tomorrow, segregation forever.” This is political racism. While running for his presidency on a segregation platform in Maryland in 1972, he was shot and paralyzed below the waist for the rest of his life. Then, in the 1970s comes Rush. He capitalized on the hate, bigotry and the systemic racism of the past. Sensing the public’s appetite for ridicule, scorn, hate and political hyperbole among his select narrow-minded followers, Rush engaged in what became his signature style, insult radio. Politifact states 85% of his statements are mostly false. What does he get for his bigotry, hate and lies? The Medal of Freedom from his offspring, co-degenerate and partner of lies, Donald Trump. “Schandenfreude” is a German phrase that means getting pleasure, joy and self-satisfaction from learning or witnessing the troubles, failures and humiliations of others. Rush enjoyed the pain, ridicule and suffering inflicted on others in the 1970s and beyond. Rush especially enjoyed the denigrating of Blacks who have suffered economic, terroristic, social, legal and political racism since 1619. It is only fitting there is some joy and satisfaction that comes with his death.

Mark Jacobson, Winona Decades of failed mental health policies have placed law enforcement on the front line of mental illness crisis response and turned jails and prisons into new asylums. Deinstitutionalization, outdated treatment laws demanding a person become violent before intervention, discriminatory federal Medicaid funding practices and the prolonged failure by states to fund their mental health systems drive those in need of care into the criminal justice and corrections systems rather than into the public health system where they belong. The criminalization of mental illness has wide ranging and devastating consequences. Today, in 44 states, a jail or prison holds more mentally ill individuals than the largest remaining state psychiatric hospital, and individuals with psychiatric illnesses like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder are 10 times more likely to be in jail or prison than a hospital bed. While many states attempt to divert people from jail if their crimes are the product of illness, diversion alone cannot address policies making the care of those with mental illness a law enforcement matter rather than a medical one. Criminalizing mental illness worsens the health of hundreds of thousands of people and complicates their recovery by creating additional barriers to housing and employment. It burdens law enforcement and correctional systems. In the process, it costs taxpayers millions of dollars. No one benefits; everybody pays. One would think society would have learned something by now. Asylums have not worked. State run psychiatric facilities have not worked. And now, deinstitutionalization has not worked. Community-based mental health services need to be established and fully funded if people with mental illness and addictions are to be active participants of their communities. But, as usual, society continues to turn its back on those with mental illness and addictions and ignores the fact that these issues are costing taxpayers millions of dollars. As a peer support specialist, I am constantly reminded (and saddened) when I hear of families reaching out for help for their loved ones who they cannot get (or find). I am saddened when I see people incarcerated with little hope of receiving help or when I hear of loved ones dying of overdose. Isn’t it time for society to take action and take the initiative to establish community-based mental health services, complete with funding?

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Community Education Corner

Police Activity Report Feb. 15-21

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Sauk Rapids Police Department

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This seminar is for students of all ability levels and will enable each student to prepare for the ACT college admission test. Participants gain valuable insight into the ACT through a close examination of each question. The workshop teaches students those strategies necessary for answering specific question types and general test taking tips. Suggestions for post seminar test preparation will also be shared. Class fee includes a study guide and 24 practice tests. A limited number of scholarships are available. Enrollment is limited, so register as soon as possible. Sunday, March 21, 12:30-6 p.m., Sauk Rapids-Rice High School, 1835 Osauka Road N.E., Sauk Rapids.

To register or for more information on programs and costs, contact Sauk Rapids-Rice Community Education at www.isd47.org/ce or 320-2581577.

Feb. 15, 6:18 p.m. – While leaving the police department parking lot, an officer was flagged down by a mother who requested the officer speak with her young children about remaining seat belted while the vehicle is moving. Officer spoke with the children about the importance and safety of remaining seat belted while the vehicle is moving.

tion card. A video of the incident was reviewed and the identified suspect was cited.

Incidents: Assists 22, medical calls 20, administrative citations (winter parking violations) 15, miscellaneous calls 14, suspicious activity reports 11, warnings 11, human services reports 8, harassment calls 7, animal calls 5, alarms 5, domestics 5, thefts 5, trespassing complaints 5, disturbances 4, lift assists 4, permits to purchase 4, utility problems 4, parking Feb. 19, 8:06 a.m. – While on the south side of the calls 3, welfare checks 3, child calls 2, driving calls roundabout at county roads 1 and 3, officer observed 2, DUIs/DWIs 2, fraud calls 2, suicidal persons 2 and a vehicle enter the roundabout from the west and pro- tows 2. ceed in front of the officer. Officer observed the female driver to have her head down, looking at what Rice Police Department appeared to be a telephone with a hand on the device. The driver continued with her head down going Feb. 16, 10:49 a.m. – The Rice Elementary School through the roundabout. Officer stopped the driver reported they received a strange voicemail message and observed a phone to be in a holder near the center at 8:50 a.m. Feb. 11 that was only a few seconds area of the vehicle. Driver was issued a citation for long. The voicemail was uploaded to the case file. No phone number was attached to the message, but using electronic devices. the school’s information technology department and Feb. 20, 9:58 a.m. – A complainant reported that Benton Communications were working to identify a while at a fitness center on the 200 block of Second phone number and gather information on the caller. Avenue North the previous evening, her wallet was removed from her backpack. The wallet contained Incidents: Miscellaneous calls 9, medical calls 2, reseveral credit cards and the complainant’s identifica- cord checks 2 and traffic stops 2.

Crime & Public Safety

Sauk Rapids man facing drug charges

FOLEY – A Sauk Rapids man is facing charges after police suspected drug use. Ryan Thomas Loidolt, 41, faces five years imprisonment and a $10,000 fine for possessing a controlled substance after a prior conviction. The charge is a felony. According to the criminal complaint filed in Benton County, police were dispatched Feb. 18 shortly before 11 a.m. for a male who had fallen asleep at the stoplight on the 700 block of South Benton Drive. An officer located the suspect vehicle and Loidolt ly-

ing back inside in a nearby parking lot. The officer observed tin foil with a black streak, commonly associated with smoking controlled substance, and a tin canister with a small bag on the male’s lap. Loidolt awoke, and the tin canister was confiscated. Inside was a bag with a white substance which tested positive for methamphetamine. Another bag containing a white substance and brown residue, which Loidolt told police was heroin, tested inconclusive. Loidolt was previously convicted for felony controlled substance in May 2000 in Stearns County.

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DOCUMENT 00 11 13 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS 2021 Pleasantwood Addition Improvements Sauk Rapids SEH No. SAUKR 156560 Notice is hereby given that Online Bids will be received by the City Administrator until 1:00 p.m., Thursday, March 25, 2021, via QuestCDN for the furnishing of all labor and material for the construction of 2021 Pleasantwood Addition Improvements. The bid opening will be conducted via GoToMeeting, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud: 2021 Pleasantwood Addition Improvements Bid Opening Thursday, March 25, 2021 12:45 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. (CDT) Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet, or smartphone: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/575828653 You can also dial in using your phone (for supported devices, tap a one-touch number below to join instantly): United States (Toll Free): 1 866 899 4679 - One-touch: tel:+18668994679,,575828653# United States: +1 (571) 317-3116 - One-touch: tel:+15713173116,,575828653# Access Code: 575-828-653 Any person monitoring the meeting remotely may be responsible for any documented costs. Message and data rates may apply. Major quantities for the Work include: 3,264 SQ YD Reclaim Bituminous Pavement 19,199 SQ YD Remove Bituminous Pavement 10,936 CU YD Common Excavation 2,100 CU YD Pond Excavation 8,950 LIN FT 6-Inch Perforated Pipe Drain 8,618 CU YD Aggregate Base 20,683 SQ YD Geotextile Fabric Type 5 4,594 TON Type SP Bituminous Mixtures 2,751 LIN FT 12- to 24-Inch RC Pipe Sewer 3,562 LIN FT Clean Pipe Sewer (Storm) 28 EACH Construct Drainage Structure 13,163 LIN FT Concrete Curb and Gutter 63 SQ FT Sign Panels Type C 54 SQ FT Sign Panels Type Special 2.80 ACRE Residential Seeding The Bidding Documents may be seen at the Issuing Office of SEH located at 1200 25th Avenue South, P.O. Box 1717, St. Cloud, MN 56302-1717, 320.229.4300. The Bidding Documents may be viewed for no cost at

http://www.sehinc.com by selecting the Project Bid Information link at the bottom of the page and the View Plans option from the menu at the top of the selected project page. Digital image copies of the Bidding Documents are available at http://www.sehinc.com for a fee of $30. These documents may be downloaded by selecting this project from the “Project Bid Information” link and by entering eBidDocTM Number 7619805 on the SEARCH PROJECTS page. For assistance and free membership registration, contact QuestCDN at 952.233.1632 or info@questcdn.com. For this project, bids will ONLY be received electronically. Contractors submitting an electronic bid will be charged an additional $30 at the time of bid submission via the online electronic bid service QuestCDN.com. To access the electronic Bid Worksheet, download the project document and click the online bidding button at the top of the advertisement. Prospective bidders must be on the plan holders list through Quest CDN for bids to be accepted. Bids shall be completed according to the Bidding Requirements prepared by SEH dated February 22, 2021. In addition to digital plans, paper copies of the Bidding Documents may be obtained from Docunet Corp. located at 2435 Xenium Lane North, Plymouth, MN 55441 (763.475.9600) for a fee of $100. Bids will only be accepted from Contractors who purchase Bidding Documents as noted above. Bid security in the amount of 5 percent of the Bid must accompany each Bid in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders. A Contractor responding to these Bidding Documents must submit to the City/Owner a signed statement under oath by an owner or officer verifying compliance with each of the minimum criteria in Minnesota Statutes, section 16C.285, subdivision 3. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all Bids, to waive irregularities and informalities therein and to award the Contract in the best interests of the Owner. Ross Olson City Administrator Sauk Rapids, Minnesota Publish: Sauk Rapids Herald: February 27 and March 13, 2021 QuestCDN: February 27, 2021 City of Sauk Rapids website http://www.ci.sauk-rapids. mn.us: February 27, 2021 F-8/10-2B

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A look at the SabreStorm Fishing Team and its 2021 kickoff event that took place Feb. 20 on Lake Osakis in Todd County.

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Registered SabreStorm Fishing Team members and their guests gather for a group photo Feb. 20 on Lake Osakis in Todd County. The four-hour event ended the 2020 season and kicked off the 2021 season, welcoming new members to the team.

Fishing guide Mike Raetz explains the finer details of ice fishing to the SabreStorm Fishing Team Feb. 20 on Lake Osakis in Todd County. The SabreStorm Fishing Team is for youth in sixth through 12th grades who live within or attend the Sartell-St. Stephen and Sauk Rapids-Rice school districts.

The SabreStorm Fishing Team 2020 Angler of the Year is awarded to Blake Legatt. Legatt was selected for his dedication to the team, setting up and introducing fellow anglers to darkhouse spear fishing in 2020, along with participating and placing in the top 10 of several fishing tournaments in 2020.

SabreStorm Fishing Team president Steve Legatt registers Travis VanVickle’s second fish of the day Feb. 20 on Lake Osakis in Todd County. A 10.25-inch crappie was added to the leader board.

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Jim Lanners and his son Nolan Lanners drop lines down ice holes hoping to catch fish on Lake Osakis Feb. 20 in Todd County. The SabreStorm Fishing Team’s mission is to increase interest in fishing in the younger generation.

Makenna Brodeen was all smiles while fishing with her father, Scott Brodeen, for the first time, thanks to an adaptive reel. The reel was made by SabreStorm team parent Nick Skajews Skajewski.

The SabreStorm Fishing Team 2020 Co-Boat Captains of the Year, Bob Rudolph (right) and Miguel Iriarte, were recognized for their allaround assistance throughout the year in helping get young anglers on the water. Captains operate the boats while students fish during the open water season.

In his first invitational tournament with the team, Travis VanVickle (left) retakes the lead from Austin Markfelder to remain at the top of the leader board, taking home first place. VanVickle won a portable heater, and Markfelder took home a Pflueger reel.

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REGULAR MEETING SAUK RAPIDS CITY COUNCIL SAUK RAPIDS GOVERNMENT CENTER, 250 Summit Ave N. Monday, February 8, 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 Ross Olson noted that Benton County Commissioner Jared Gapinski would like to provide a County update, but he may end up not making it due to a prior commitment. Olson also requested to add Police Garage Expansion Update as agenda item 11-A. Olson later requested to add Foley Buy-In Sewer Use Agreement as agenda item 11-B. 3. Approve the Agenda Motion: Moved by Councilperson Sauer and seconded by Councilperson Ellering to approve the Agenda as amended. Motion carried unanimously. 4. Approve Minutes A. 1-25-2021 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes Motion: Moved by Councilperson Thronson and seconded by Councilperson Sauer to approve the 1-25-2021 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes. Motion carried unanimously with Councilperson Ellering abstaining. 5. Receive and File NONE 6. Mayor’s Communications NONE 7. Benton County Update—Rescheduled to February 22nd City Council Meeting 8. Audience Items/Visitors Total Time Limit 2 Minutes for Items NOT on the Agenda Tim Kosloske, 1230 10th Ave NE, requested that the City open the Community Room up in which for the Sauk Rapids Trap Team to utilize it for required classroom courses. The community room and park shelters are currently not available for rent due to COVID-19. Kosloske said that they are looking to hold a very small class. He explained that a classroom component is required before any competitions and there are certain age categories where in-person learning is required. Ross Olson noted that Benton County Human Services has been using the Community Room several times a month for vaccination clinics. He said that due to the amount of prep work needed for the vaccination clinics, Benton County Human Services has been keeping their temporary clinic set-up in the Community Room. Olson said that this might be a larger topic than just this group, so they will continue to discuss as staff how to proceed with Community Room reservations. 9. Public Hearings NONE 10. Consent Agenda A. Approve Hiring BerganKDV for the 2020-2022 Audited Financial Statements B. Approve Interim Ordinance Temporarily Allowing Expanding Outdoor Seating Extension C. Approve 2021 Plumbing and Mechanical Contractor Licenses D. Approve Food Truck Ordinance Amendment—Pulled for discussion E. Approve Ordinance Changing Language of Prior Park-

ing Regulation Motion: Moved by Councilperson Seamans and seconded by Councilperson Sauer to approve consent agenda items 10A-10C and 10-E. Motion carried unanimously. 10-D. Approve Food Truck Ordinance Amendment Motion: Moved by Councilperson Sauer and seconded by Councilperson Thronson to approve the food truck ordinance amendment with the addition of Municipal Park added as an allowable park. Motion carried unanimously. 11. Regular Agenda A. Police Garage Expansion Update Motion: Moved by Councilperson Sauer and seconded by Councilperson Ellering to approve current proposal and move forward with presenting plans and specifications for the Government Center garage expansion to the Planning Commission. Motion carried unanimously. B. Foley Buy-In Sewer Use Agreement Amendment Jack Kahlhamer advised that the City of Foley is looking to buy into the St. Cloud Sewer System. Kahlhamer explained that the Sewer Use Agreement that was entered into in 2010 allocated certain capacity units to each City that is part of the agreement. He noted that there are general capacity units and pool capacity units. Kahlhamer stated that Foley would be purchasing pool capacity units from willing cities based on the adjusted capacity units. He presented a diagram showing the percentage of general capacity units and pool capacity units currently maintained by each city prior to Foley’s buy-in. Kahlhamer said that the City of Sauk Rapids’ current available capacity is the lowest among the participating cities. He explained that other cities were projecting very high sustained growth when they first entered into the agreement. The recession also impacted growth trends. Kahlhamer stated that some of the area cities have high debt levels because of the excess capacity. He noted that because of this, Sartell, St. Joseph, and St. Augusta are all willing sellers of some of their pool capacity to Foley. Kahlhamer presented a chart of what each city’s percentage would look like following the Foley buy-in. He noted that the sale of the updated valued pool capacity is giving the three selling cities a cash reimbursement for cash payments already made and a reduction in future debt service that will be allocated to Foley. Kahlhamer pointed out that with Foley buying into the system, it will impact the cities of Sauk Rapids and St. Cloud the most because they would tie into the two interceptor systems that the City uses. Kahlhamer noted that no action is requested tonight as he will be bringing a final draft of the agreement to an upcoming meeting. 12. Other Staff Items NONE 13. Other Council Items and Communications NONE 14. Approve List of Bills and Claims Motion: Moved by Councilperson Ellering and seconded by Councilperson Thronson to approve the List of Bills and Claims. Motion carried unanimously. 15. Adjournment Motion: Moved by Councilperson Seamans and seconded by Councilperson Ellering to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Hunstiger adjourned the meeting at 6:47 p.m. R-8-1B

SAUK RAPIDS-RICE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 47 REGULAR SEMI-MONTHLY BOARD MEETING Monday, January 25, 2021

VIRUS RESPONSE ACT (FFCRA) EXTENSION AND AMENDED COVERAGE A motion was made by Morse, seconded by Holthaus and unanimously carried to approve the MOUs for the following bargaining units; Administrative Assistant and Cashier, Custodial, Paraprofessional, and Education Association regarding the amended district-provided FFCRA leaves, effective beginning 01.01.21. APPROVAL OF ADDITIONAL FOOD SERVICE TIME A motion was made by Braun, seconded by Solarz and unanimously carried approve the addition of up to 1.35 hours daily to the Clerical unit for cashiers for the remainder of the 2020 – 2021 school year. The request is based on meal service procedures in order to fulfill district COVID-19 protocols. APROVAL TO ADD AN AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE (ASL) INTERPRETER A motion was made by Hauck, seconded by Morse and unanimously carried to approve the addition of an American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter for up to 6.0 hours weekly for the remainder of the 2020 – 2021 school year and the 2021 – 2022 school year. This request is based on student need. ADOPTION OF THE DONATION RESOLUTION A motion was made by Braun, seconded by Solarz and unanimously carried to adopt the Donation Resolution. The Minnesota School Board Association recommends the Donation Resolution be adopted in the Action area of the Agenda. ADOPTION OF POLICY #515 A motion was made by Holthaus, seconded by Braun and unanimously carried to adopt the following policy. • #515 (Protection and Privacy of Pupil Records) is a “mandatory policy” and will replace current policy #515 (Protection and Privacy of Pupil Records). ADJOURNMENT With no further business appearing before the Board, a motion was made Solarz, seconded by Morse and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting at 8:33 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Lisa J. Braun, Board of Education Clerk Sauk Rapids-Rice ISD 47 R-8-1B

A semi-monthly meeting of the Sauk Rapids-Rice ISD 47 Board of Education was called to order by Chair Butkowski Monday, January 25, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. in the District Office Boardroom. The Board Meeting was live streamed to the Sauk Rapids-Rice High School Commons. 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, and SRRHS Assistant Principal Logrono. APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA A motion was made by Braun, seconded by Hauck and unanimously carried to approve the meeting’s “Agenda”. CONSENT AGENDA A motion was made by Morse, seconded by Solarz and was unanimously carried to approve the meeting’s “Consent Agenda”. ACTION APPROVAL OF PLEASANTVIEW PROJECT UTILITY EASEMENT A motion was made by Braun, seconded by Morse and unanimously carried to approve the utility easement at the Pleasantview building project site. This will facilitate the City of Sauk Rapids’ access to their public utilities. APPROVAL SRRHS AUDITORIUM LIGHTING UPGRADES A motion was made by Holthaus, seconded by Hauck and unanimously carried to the Proposal (PR#1) from Design Electric, which awards them the contract for the Sauk RapidsRice High School’s auditorium lighting replacement project. APPROVAL OF THE MEMORANDUMS OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) FOR FAMILIES FIRST CORONA-

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ASSESSMENT FOR BENTON COUNTY BOUNDARY COMMISSION PLAT NO. 1 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Benton County Board of Commissioners will meet at 9:00 a.m., on March 16, 2021 in the Benton County Board Room, Benton County Government Center, 531 Dewey St, Foley, to consider adoption of the proposed assessment for Benton County Boundary Commission Plat No. 1. Adoption by the Benton County Board of Commissioners of the proposed assessment may occur at the hearing. The area proposed to be assessed is Lots 1 thru 22, Block 1, Benton County Boundary Commission Plat No. 1, in addition to the dedicated public right-of-way. The proposed assessment roll is available for public inspection with the Benton County Auditor/Treasurers Office. The total amount of the proposed assessment is $66,925.63. Written or oral objections will be considered at the meeting. NO APPEAL TO DISTRICT COURT MAY BE TAKEN AS TO THE AMOUNT OF AN ASSESSMENT UNLESS A WRITTEN OBJECTION SIGNED BY THE AFFECTED PROPERTY OWNER IS FILED WITH THE BENTON COUNTY AUDITOR/TREASURERS OFFICE PRIOR TO THE ASSESSMENT HEARING OR PRESENTED TO THE BOARD CHAIR AT THE HEARING. The Benton County Board of Commissioners may upon such notice consider any objection to the amount of a proposed individual assessment at an adjourned meeting upon such further notice to the affected property owners as it deems advisable. An owner may appeal an assessment to district court pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 429.081 by serving notice of the appeal upon the Benton County Auditor/Treasurers Office within 30 days after the adoption of the assessment and filing such notice with the district court within ten days after service upon the Benton County Auditor Treasurers Office. *Effective immediately, the Benton County Board may conduct its regular, special or emergency meetings by telephone or other electronic means, as permitted by MN Statutes §13D.021. Some or all Board members may participate by telephone or other electronic means until further notice. At least one member of the County or the County Administrator will be present during meetings at the County Board’s regular meeting location, which is the County Board Room in Foley, unless otherwise noted on meeting notices. Pursuant to MN Statutes §13D.021, Subdivision 3, the County will provide the means for persons to electronically monitor such meetings remotely. To conform to MDH and CDC guidelines to minimize gatherings we are requesting public comment in written form prior to the County Board meeting; 1. If you wish to make in-person comments during the public hearing, the Board room capacity may be limited to maintain social distancing standards. Anyone who physically attends the hearing will be required to follow social distancing while waiting in the hallway and will be allowed to enter the Board room one at a time to testify during their chosen hearing. Please limit your testimony and if possible, have one person testify if you’re for a group shares the same concerns. 2. You may attend the meeting remotely by following the instructions below. a. The public can join the meeting from their computer, tablet or smartphone. https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/834170141 b. You can also dial in using your phone. Phone #: 1 (571) 317-3122 Access Code: 834-170-141 c. New to GoToMeeting? Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://global.gotomeeting.com/install/834170141 FR-8-1B

NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING AND ELECTION OF OFFICERS Notice is hereby given to the qualified voters of Watab Township, County of Benton, State of Minnesota, that the Annual Election of Town Officers and Annual Town Meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 9, 2021. In case of inclement weather, the meeting and election will be postponed until the third Tuesday in March (March 16); if inclement weather also postpones that meeting and election, both will be held on the fourth Tuesday in March (March 23). The Election Poll hours will be open from 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm at: Watab Township Hall 660 75th Street NW Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 at which time the voters will elect: Supervisor (3-year term) Treasurer (2-year term) The Board of Canvass will meet on Wednesday, March 10, 2021, at 8:30 am at the Watab Township Hall. *************************************************

The Annual Meeting will commence at 8:15 pm to conduct all necessary business prescribed by law at the following location: Old Village Hall 30 East Main Street Rice, MN 56367 Posted Tuesday, February 23, 2021 Kathy Sauer Watab Township Clerk R-8-1B

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NOTICE OF VOLUNTARY MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Public Notice OF TEST OF AUTOMARK VOTING SYSTEM Notice is hereby given that a test and demonstration of the AutoMark voting system will be held in Commissioner’s Boardroom, 531 Dewey St, Foley, MN 56329 on Thursday, March 4, 2021. Session 1 at 10 am are the Townships of Alberta, Gilmanton, Glendorado, Maywood. Session 2 at 11am are the Townships of Langola, Mayhew Lake, Minden, St George, and Watab. Political Parties, Candidates, Local Election Officials and Members of the Public at large are welcome to attend, ask questions and/or observe the procedures. FR-8-1B

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 47 SAUK RAPIDS-RICE PUBLIC SCHOOLS CALL FOR BIDS 2021 SAUK RAPIDS-RICE MIDDLE SCHOOL EXTERIOR WALL REHABILITATION Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received for the 2021 SAUK RAPIDS-RICE MIDDLE SCHOOL EXTERIOR WALL REHABILITATION by Independent School District 47, hereinafter called the Owner, at the District Office Second Floor Door 2 located at 1833 Osauka Road NE, Sauk Rapids, Minnesota 56379 until 2:00 p.m., local time on Thursday, March 11, 2021, at which time and place bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. In general, the work consists of the removal of the existing masonry face brick, doors, thru-wall flashing, roof edge sheet metal and associated materials and the installation of new masonry face brick, doors, thru-wall flashing, and roof edge sheet metal and flashing as specified. 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, February 22, 2021, at 12:00 p.m. To order documents and view project information such as Drawings, Specification, updated plan holder list, addenda and bid results, visit the Franz Reprographics web site at www.franzrepro.com and select the Franz Public Plan Room. Please login with your email address and password, or Register if this is your first 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 Confirmations for this project, you must make the following email address a Safe Sender in your Outlook Email: info@ipdservices.com These notifications are sent from this email address, not from the email address of ZMD Engineered Solutions, LLC or Franz Reprographics. If you do not do this, your email server may block the receipt of these notifications. To make an email address a Safe Sender, please do the following: With the Inbox of Microsoft Outlook open, select the Actions drop-down menu across the top of the Outlook screen. Then select Junk E-mail, and then select Junk E-mail Options. Next select the Safe Senders tab and then select the Add button. You can then type in: info@ipdservices. com and click OK. There is a ? (help) button in the upper right hand corner you can select for assistance with using the Online Plan Room. If you still have problems, please contact Franz Reprographics by phone at 763-503-3401. Documents may also be reviewed at ZMD, the Minnesota Builders Exchange, the La Crosse Builders Exchange, Dodge Data and Analytics and Reed Construction Data Plan Room. On Thursday, March 4, 2021, at 10:00 a.m., a pre-bid conference will be held at 1306 10th Street North, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379. Attendees shall meet in the front entrance of the bus garage. All interested bidders (Prime Contractors and Sub-Contractors) must submit with their bid the “Contractor Responsibility Affidavit and Acknowledgement Form” as provided in the Bid Documents verifying compliance to Minnesota Statute 16C.285, Subd. 3. A Bid Bond or Certified 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 file the proposed contract and provide 100% Performance and Payment Bonds within ten (10) days after the award of the Contract. The Certified 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 Certified 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-7-2B

THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: December 21, 1999 MORTGAGOR: Jeff Krippner, unmarried. MORTGAGEE: Bank One, NA. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded January 4, 2000 Benton County Recorder, Document No. 263409. ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: Franklin Credit Management Corporation. Dated January 10, 2005 Recorded January 18, 2005, as Document No. 322438. And thereafter assigned to: The Huntington National Bank, as trustee for Franklin Mortgage Asset Trust 2009-A. Dated June 28, 2010 Recorded June 30, 2010, as Document No. 375081. And thereafter assigned to: Wells Fargo Bank N.A., as Certificate Trustee not in its individual capacity but solely as Certificate Trustee, in Trust for Registered Holders of VNT Trust Series 20102. Dated April 20, 2012 Recorded May 21, 2012, as Document No. 388789. And thereafter assigned to: NYMT Loan Trust 2013-RP3. Dated May 14, 2013 Recorded November 4, 2013, as Document No.

400359. And thereafter assigned to: Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB dba Christiana Trust, not individually, but solely as Trustee for NYMT Loan Trust I. Dated June 23, 2020 Recorded July 17, 2020, as Document No. 444419. TRANSACTION AGENT: NONE TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE I D E N T I F I C AT I O N NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: NONE LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Bank One, NA RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: Fay Servicing LLC M O RT G A G E D PROPERTY ADDRESS: 5 6th Avenue South, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 19.00805.00 L E G A L DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: All of Lot 7 and the North Half of Lot 6, Block 11, Wood, Russell & Gilman’s Addition to the Original Town, Now Village of Sauk Rapids, Benton County, Minnesota. COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Benton O R I G I N A L PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $87,125.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $ 115,932.15

That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/ Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: April 13, 2021 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Benton County Sheriff’s Office, 581 Highway 23 Northeast Foley, MN to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys’ fees allowed by law subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. §580.07. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owneroccupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on October 13, 2021, unless that date falls on a weekend

or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE:None “THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S P E R S O N A L R E P R E S E N TAT I V E S OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.” Dated: February 9, 2021 Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB d/b/a Christiana Trust, as Trustee Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/ Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 150 - 21-001379 FC THIS IS A C O M M U N I C AT I O N FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. R-7-6B

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Benton County Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing on March 16th, 2021 in the Commissioner’s Room, Benton County Government Center, Foley, at approximately 9:00 a.m. to hear the following: im Brownson, the Cove Development Company requesting approval of a 5 lot final plat entitled “The Cove 4th Addition” in the R-2/PUD Residential District. Pursuant to Section 10. The affected property is described as follows: Lots 7-12 & 18-21, Block 4, The Cove, Section 27, Watab Township. *Effective immediately, the Benton County Board may conduct its regular, special or emergency meetings by telephone or other electronic means, as permitted by MN Statutes §13D.021. Some or all Board members may participate by telephone or other electronic means until further notice. At least one member of the County or the County Administrator will be present during meetings at the County Board’s regular meeting location, which is the County Board Room in Foley, unless otherwise noted on meeting notices. Pursuant to MN Statutes §13D.021, Subdivision 3, the County will provide the means for persons to electronically monitor such meetings remotely. To conform to MDH and CDC guidelines to minimize gatherings we are requesting public comment in written form prior to the County Board meeting;

1. You may submit written testimony, which must be received by 3pm March 15th in one of two ways: a. Email Roxanne Achman at Roxanne.Achman@co.benton. mn.us b. Mail comments to the Benton County Department of Development, Attn: Roxanne Achman, 531 Dewey St, PO Box 129, Foley, MN 56329. 2. If you wish to make in-person comments during the public hearing, the Board room capacity may be limited to maintain social distancing standards. Anyone who physically attends the hearing will be required to follow social distancing while waiting in the hallway and will be allowed to enter the Board room one at a time to testify during their chosen hearing. Please limit your testimony and if possible, have one person testify if your for a group shares the same concerns. 3. You may attend the meeting remotely by following the instructions below. a. The public can join the meeting from their computer, tablet or smartphone. https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/834170141 b. You can also dial in using your phone. Phone #: 1 (571) 317-3122 Access Code: 834-170-141 c. New to GoToMeeting? Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://global.gotomeeting.com/install/834170141 FR-8-1B

MINDEN TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING & ELECTION OF OFFICERS Notice is hereby given to the qualified voters of Minden Township, Benton County, State of Minnesota, that the annual election of Township officers and the annual town meeting will be held the second Tuesday of March (March 9, 2021). In the event of inclement weather the meeting and election may be postponed until the third Tuesday of march ( March 16,2021) and if inclement weather also postpones, the election and meeting will be held on the fourth Tuesday of March (March 23, 2021 ). Election polls will be open from 2:00 pm until 8:00pm at which time the voters will elect: A treasurer for a two year term of office A supervisor for a three year term

The annual meeting will commence at 8:05pm to conduct all necessary business as prescribed by law. The annual election and meeting will be held at the Minden Town hall located at 2989 Golden Spike Road, Sauk Rapids, MN. 563679 Absentee ballots can be requested from the Town Clerk at 320-200-8782 or 320-253-7915. In addition the townhall will be open from 12:00 noon until 2:00 pm March 9, 2021 for absentee voting. Due to the Election and Annual meeting date and time The Regular monthly meeting for the township will be held on March 10, 2021 at 7:00 pm Noticed by Cynthia Abraham Minden Township Clerk R-7-2B

PUBLIC NOTICES Monday, February 8, 2021 WORK SESSION MINUTES District Office 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, February 8, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. in the District Office 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 Business Services Fiereck, Director of Human Resources and Administrative Services Schoenherr, Director of Community Education Wilke, SRRHS Principal Nohner, and Communications Specialist Morrissette-Hesse. AGENDA APPROVAL A motion was made by Braun, seconded by Solarz and unanimously carried to approve the Work Session Agenda as

NOTICE OF EXPIRATION OF REDEMPTION

Office of the County Auditor-Treasurer County of Benton, State of Minnesota

TO: ALL PERSONS WITH A LEGAL INTEREST IN THE PARCELS OF REAL PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THE FOLLOWING NOTICE. You are hereby notified that the parcels of real property described below and located in Benton County, Minnesota, are subject to forfeiture to the State of Minnesota because of the nonpayment of delinquent property taxes, special assessments, penalties, interest, and costs levied on those parcels. The time for redemption from forfeiture expires if redemption is not made by the later of (1) 60 days after service of this notice on all persons having an interest in the parcels or (2) 2nd Monday of May, 2021. The following information is listed below: the names of the property owners, taxpayers and interested parties who have filed their addresses under M.S. 276.041; the legal description and parcel identification number of each parcel; and the amount necessary to redeem a parcel as of the date listed below. Names for the taxpayers and Necessary fee owners and those parties who have filed their addresses pursuant to Section 276.041

Parcel Number/ Legal Description

ALBERTA TOWNSHIP TARA A MOHRMANN & MICHAEL J MOHRMANN 01.00195.00 MICHAEL D LEWIS & SARAHANN E LEWIS-C/D Sect-16 Twp-038 Range-029 40.00 AC NW1/4 NW1/4 MAYHEW LAKE TOWNSHIP CHERYL H HENRY 07.00382.00 KENNETH F SPOHN-C/D Sect-31 Twp-037 Range-030 40.00 AC SE1/4 NE1/4

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written. WORK STUDY TOPICS Website Update – Bergstrom/Wilke/Morrissette-Hesse Superintendent Bergstrom provided an update on the process and progress of the district’s new website. Superintendent Bergstrom, Communications Specialist Morrissette-Hesse, and Director of Community Education Wilke were available to answer Board questions. Educational Planning Process – Bergstrom Superintendent Bergstrom reviewed the building and department site planning process. Superintendent Bergstrom was available to answer Board questions. RECESS A motion was made by Butkowski, seconded by Braun and unanimously carried to recess the Work Session, briefly, at 7:25 p.m. WORK STUDY TOPICS (continued) A motion was made by Butkowski, seconded by Braun and unanimously carried to return to the Work Session at 7:32

ROAD 3 THENCE WEST 48 FEET AND TERMINATING CRAIG T BRUNS & GWEN E BRUNS 09.00582.00 $9,121.35 Sect-31 Twp-036 Range-030 3.33 AC PART OF THE SW1/4 OF THE NW1/4 COMMENCING 66 FT EAST OF THE SOUTHWEST CORNER THENCE EAST 234 FT THEN NORTH 660 FT THEN WEST 234 FEET THEN SOUTH 660 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING AND PART COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER THEN EASTERLY 66 FEET THEN NORTHERLY 254 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING THEN NORTHERLY 406 FEET THEN WESTERLY 12.62 FEET THEN SOUTHERLY 406.07 FEET THEN EASTERLY 4.86 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING LESS PART COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER THEN EASTERLY 66 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING THEN NORTHERLY 254 FEET THEN EASTERLY 36.62 FEET THEN SOUTHERLY 254.01 FEET THEN WESTERLY 39.24 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING

to Redeem Through ANTON P FANETTI & February 28, 2021 FLORENCE FANETTI

09.00747.00 Sect-30 Twp-036 Range-030 HIGHLAND PARK Lot-024 Block-003 $10,599.69 SAUK RAPIDS TOWNSHIP LAVERN J HAGERT REV TR 11.00010.00 Sect-01 Twp-036 Range-031 40.00 AC NE1/4 SW1/4 $1,069.87

CHERYL H HENRY 07.00401.00 $1,557.69 KENNETH F SPOHN-C/D Sect-32 Twp-037 Range-030 39.85 AC SW1/4 NW1/4 LESS A TRIANGULAR PARCEL OF LAND IN THE NORTHWEST CORNER DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING ON THE NORTH LINE OF SAID FORTY ACRES, 132 FEET EAST OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER THEREOF, THENCE WEST 132 FEET TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER, THENCE SOUTH ON THE WEST LINE OF SAID 40 ACRES, A DISTANCE OF 99 FEET THENCE NORTHEASTERLY TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING MAYWOOD TOWNSHIP DOUGLAS A KOSSE 08.00170.00 $10,542.35 Sect-14 Twp-037 Range-028 28.06 AC N1/2 NW1/4 LESS PART LYING NORTHERLY OF THE HIGHWAY 23 RIGHT OF WAY AND LESS THE RAILROAD RIGHT OFWAY AND LESS PART LYING EAST OF THE FOLLOWING LINE: COMMENCING 1650 FEET WEST OF THE NORTHEAST CORNER THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY TO A POINT ON THE SOUTHERLY LINE 1320 FEET FROM THE SOUTHEAST CORNER MINDEN TOWNSHIP JOEL T BRUNN & CASSIE A VAN 09.00246.01 $11,279.80 BRIAN BAUERLY-C/D Sect-18 Twp-036 Range-030 2.58 AC PART OF THE NE1/4 SE1/4 COMMENCING ON THE CENTER LINE 332 FT NORTHEASTERLY OF THE INTERSECTION OF THE CENTER LINE AND WESTERLY LINE OF THE NE1/4 OF THE SE ¼ THEN SOUTHWESTERLY 332 FEET THEN NORTH 632 FEET THEN EAST 205 FEET THEN SOUTH 270 FEET THEN SOUTHEASTERLY 209.50 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING

JOEL T BRUNN & CASSIE A VAN 09.00251.02 $298.84 BRIAN BAUERLY-C/D Sect-18 Twp-036 Range-030 .70 AC THAT PART OF THE EAST 48 FT OF THE NW1/4 OF THE SE1/4 LYING SOUTH OF A LINE COMMENCING 632 FEET NORTH OF THE INTERSECTION OF THE EAST LINE AND THE CENTERLINE OF COUNTY

SAUK RAPIDS HERALD | SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2021 | Page 17 p.m. Professional Growth and Development Planning Process – Bergstrom/Bushman Superintendent Bergstrom and Director of Teaching and Learning Bushman reviewed the district’s proposed professional development process. Superintendent Bergstrom and Director of Teaching and Learning Bushman were available to answer Board questions. ADJOURNMENT With no further Work Session topics appearing before the Board, a motion was made by Hauck, seconded by Holthaus and was unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting at 8:11 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Lisa J. Braun, Board of Education Clerk Sauk Rapids-Rice ISD 47 R-8-1B

Sect-35 Twp-036 Range-031 ST CLOUD PARK Lot-013 Block-026 SHETLAND LLC & FIRSTMARK LLC 17.01135.00 DUANE E MOSER REV TR-C/D Sect-36 Twp-036 Range-031 EASTERN PARK ADDITION TO ST CLOUD Lot-013 Block-004

BRADLEY P FARNICK & CYNTHIA B FARNICK BML BUILDERS INC-C/D 17.02054.00 Sect-28 Twp-036 Range-030 WATERS EDGE AT DONOVAN LAKE 3RD ADDITION Lot-010 Block-001 CITY OF SARTELL RHODA M STREETER 18.00263.00 Sect-15 Twp-036 Range-031 OAKRIDGE 2ND ADDITION Lot-008 Block-001 CITY OF SAUK RAPIDS $31.92 FRANCIS HEINEN & DORINE HEINEN 19.00394.00 Sect-26 Twp-036 Range-031 TOWN OF SAUK RAPIDS Lot-012 Block-041 $3,313.22 13 & 14 & LESS RAILROAD RIGHT OF WAY & LOTS 19 & 20

$4,073.37

$6,655.12

$10,138.42

$2,361.32

LAURA SUE 19.00398.00 $5,855.76 NEUENSCHWANDER LAVERN J HAGERT REV TR 11.00012.00 $10,019.78 TOWN OF SAUK RAPIDS Sect-01 Twp-036 Range-031 Lot-029 Block-041 40.00 AC & LOT 30 & 10 FT OF PARTIALLY SW1/4 SW1/4 VACATED BROADWAY AVE S WATAB TOWNSHIP LYING ADJACENT TO LOTS KATHERINE H SCOTT 12.00129.01 $21.28 Sect-02 Twp-037 Range-031 ROBERT SADERGASKI 19.00919.00 $3,593.34 .08 AC Sect-23 Twp-036 Range-031 PART OF GOVERNMENT LOT 5 DESCRIBED AS WOOD RUSSELL & GILMAN’S ADDITION FOLLOWS: Lot-004 Block-026 COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER & LOTS 5 & 6 OF SECTION 2 THENCE EAST ON THE SOUTH LINE 201 FEET TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER DONALD H SEANGER & OF ROSE ANNA BEACH, THENCE NORTHWESTERLY SHEILA M SEANGER 19.01133.00 $10,789.01 80.40 FEET, THENCE NORTHEASTERLY 342.86 FEET Sect-23 Twp-036 Range-031 TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, THEN RENO’S ADDITION TO SAUK RAPIDS NORTHWESTERLY 93.40 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE Lot-014 Block-008 OF THE TOWNSHIP ROAD, THEN SOUTHWESTERLY W 100 FT OF N 35 FT & W 100 FT 355.91 FEET TO THE INTERSECTION WITH A LINE OF THE SOUTH 25 FEET OF LOT 13 WHICH BEARS SOUTH 86 DEGREES 33 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST FROM THE POINT OF BEGINNING MARILYN J LEYK 19.01322.00 $10,607.22 THENCE NORTH 86 DEGREES 33 MINUTES 00 Sect-26 Twp-036 Range-031 SECONDS EAST 30.12 FEET TO THE INTERSECTION LEECH’S ADDITION TO SAUK RAPIDS WITH THE NORTHWESTERLY EXTENSION OF THE Lot-002 Block-013 EASTERLY LINE OF SAID ROSE ANNA BEACH, & LOT 3 THENCE SOUTH 07 DEGREES 40 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST ON SAID EXTENDED LINE AND JEROD R DUBUQUE 19.03916.00 $15,950.98 ON SAID EASTERLY LINE AND THE Sect-13 Twp-036 Range-031 SOUTHEASTERLY EXTENSION OF SAID EASTERLY CHURCH HILL HEIGHTS PLAT 3 LINE 457 FEET,TO THE SHORE OF LITTLE ROCK Lot-004 Block-001 LAKE, THENCE EASTERLY, NORTHEASTERLY, AND EASTERLY ON SAID SHORE TO THE INTERSECTION FAILURE TO REDEEM SUCH LANDS PRIOR TO THE WITH A LINE WHICH BEARS SOUTH 21 DEGREES EXPIRATION OF REDEMPTION WILL RESULT IN 08 MINUTES 30 SECONDS EAST FROM THE POINT THE LOSS OF THE LAND AND FORFEITURE TO THE OF BEGINNING, THENCE NORTH 21 DEGREES, 08 STATE OF MINNESOTA. MINUTES, 30 SECONDS WEST 21 FEET TO THE POINT The amounts listed above must be paid to redeem if paid on OF BEGINNING or before February 28, 2021. Please contact the Benton County Auditor-Treasurer’s Office to verify the amount if paid after CHARLES MAJASKI 12.00182.00 $2,627.42 February 28, 2021. Sect-11 Twp-037 Range-031 Inquiries about the delinquent tax proceedings described .78 AC above can be made to the Benton County Auditor-Treasurer at the PART OF THE NE1/4 SW1/4 COMMENCING AT THE address listed below. SOUTH QUARTER CORNER OF SECTION 11 THEN NORTH 1379.87 FEET THEN NORTHWESTERLY 229.66 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING THEN (SEAL) NORTHWESTERLY 170 FEET THEN NORTHWESTERLY Witness my hand and official seal this 17th day of February 2021. 200 FEET THEN SOUTHEASTERLY 170 FEET THEN SOUTHEASTERLY 200 FEET TO THE POINT OF _______________________________. BEGINNING Nadean Inman CITY OF ST. CLOUD Benton County Auditor-Treasurer RHONDA MARION LEDER 17.00492.00 $8,212.28 BENTON COUNTY COURTHOUSE Sect-36 Twp-036 Range-031 P.O. BOX 129 A A WRIGHT’S ADDITION FOLEY, MN 56329 Lot-008 Block-003 Telephone: 320-968-5006 FR-8-1B ROBERT ALLAN SCOTT 17.00962.00 $7,087.56 RICE RIVER PROPERTIES LLC-C/D

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Township of Sauk Rapids Sauk Rapids, Minnesota 56379 Notice of Election – Annual meeting Sauk Rapids Township Benton County, Minnesota The citizens of the Township of Sauk Rapids in the County of Benton and the State of Minnesota, who are qualified to vote at General Elections, are hereby notified that the Annual Election of Town Officers and Annual Meeting will be held at the Sauk Rapids Town Hall on Tuesday, March 9th 2021. Polls will be open from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Offices to be filled at this Election are as follows: One supervisor-(3-year term) One Treasurer- (2-year term) The Annual Meeting will be held at 8:05p.m. Business to be conducted is Revenue Sharing Funds for the Township, and Storm water runoff policy question and answer session. The bad weather alternate date for Election and Annual Meeting is March 16th, 2021. Absentee Ballots will be available to those who will be absent from the precinct on Election Day by contacting the Clerk at 320-250-7413, Between February 5th 2021 thru March 8th 2021 or during the Absentee voting hours of 10:00 am until 12:00 pm on March 6th 2021 at the Sauk Rapids Townhall 4651 Mayhew Lake Road East, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 Given under my hand this 19th, day of February, 2021 Daryl Sheetz, Clerk Sauk Rapids Township R-8-2B

Storm hockey surges past Stars in comeback win Bokelman picks up three points BY EVAN MICHEALSON STAFF WRITER

Whether it was the result of less preparation time or just flat-out struggles, the Sauk RapidsRice Storm boys hockey team quickly found themselves in a 2-0 hole against the River Lakes Stars. Then, behind their building chemistry and their reliable, gritty playmakers, the Storm surged back into the contest, earning a hard-fought 4-3 victory at

River Lakes Civic Arena in Richmond. “I keep telling people this, but if we can figure out how to play three full periods of hockey, we’ll be very dangerous,” said Brady DeGagne, head coach. “Overall, we played a great game, but if we could strain together a full 51 minutes of hockey, we would be very great.” SRR’s scrappy goal 10 minutes into the second period was a monumental one for two reasons: It was SRR’s first notch on the scoreboard and cut into River Lakes’ lead, and it was the first varsity goal for defenseman Braden Kuklok. “It was the match that ignited the fire,” DeGagne

said. “It was huge. He got our team Player of the Game (award) for his play defensively, but offensively, he can be a threat at the blue line, which helps from a team perspective.” Jacob Philippi recorded a hat trick for the Stars, scoring his final goal on a second-period powerplay opportunity to bump River Lakes’ advantage to two goals. But, it only took the Storm 47 seconds to strike back, courtesy of Easton Portner who logged his fourth goal of the campaign. Despite trailing by one entering the final period, SRR maintained a high level of offensive potency and dominated their Central Lakes Conferences foes in

the closing minutes, taking 17 shots to River Lakes’ four, upping their total to 40. Reigning Central Lakes Performer of the Week Brandon Bokelman and Noah Jensen found the back of the net to give the Storm their second win in a row. “They’ve started to buy into that puck-control mindset,” DeGagne said. “Having four lines, that’s a high school coach’s dream. We’re comfortable shuffling any one of our 12 forwards or six defenseman and that makes it easy for us to play that game, that chess match.” Boys hockey page 19

Girls basketball suffers heartbreaking loss to Apollo Storm endure difficult week BY EVAN MICHEALSON STAFF WRITER

In a matchup of athletic yet eager-to-prove girls basketball squads, it was the Apollo Eagles who emerged victorious. The visiting Eagles dashed to an 11-point halftime lead and used

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS *Note time change to 6:00 p.m. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Benton County Planning Commission will conduct public hearings on March 11th, 2021 the Commissioner’s Room, Benton County Government Center, Foley, and beginning at *6:00 p.m. The Planning Commission will hear the following: 1. 6:00 p.m. Barbara Kirchner, landowner and Rachelle Kirchner, applicant, requesting an interim use permit to operate a Rural Event Center in the Agricultural District. Pursuant to Sections 7.2.5(D), 9.17 and 11.7. The affected property is described as follows: part of the NE, Section 35, Section Watab Township. 2. 6:10 p.m. Michael and Elizabeth Thompson requesting an interim use permit to allow a second dwelling for supportive care in the Agricultural District. Pursuant to Sections 7.2.5(E), 9.19 and 11.7. The affected property is described as follows: Lot 3, Block 1, Welsh Estates, Section 5, Minden Township. *Effective immediately, the Benton County Planning Commission may conduct its regular, special or emergency meetings by telephone or other electronic means, as permitted by MN Statutes §13D.021. Some or all Commission members may participate by telephone or other electronic means until further notice. At least one member of the Planning Commission or the County Department of Development Director will be present during meetings at the Planning Commission’s regular meeting location, which is the County Board Room in Foley, unless otherwise noted on meeting notices. Pursuant to MN Statutes §13D.021, Subdivision 3, the County will provide the means for persons to electronically monitor such meetings remotely. To conform to MDH and CDC guidelines to minimize gatherings we are requesting public comment in written form prior to the Planning Commission meeting; 1. You may submit written testimony, which must be received by 3pm the date of the hearing, in one of two ways: a. Email Roxanne Achman at Roxanne.Achman@co.benton. mn.us b. Mail comments to the Benton County Department of Development, Attn: Roxanne Achman, 531 Dewey St, PO Box 129, Foley, MN 56329. 2. If you wish to make in-person comments during the public hearing, the Board room capacity may be limited to maintain social distancing standards. Anyone who physically attends the hearing will be required to follow social distancing while waiting in the hallway and will be allowed to enter the Board room one at a time to testify during their chosen hearing. Please limit your testimony and if possible, have one person testify if your for a group shares the same concerns. 3. You may attend the meeting remotely by following the instructions below. a. The public can join the meeting from their computer, tablet or smartphone. https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/687827373 b. You can also dial in using your phone. Phone: 1 (872) 240-3212 Access Code: 687-827-373 New to GoToMeeting? Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://global.gotomeeting.com/install/687827373 FR-8-1B

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timely shooting to snag a 58-56 win over the Storm Feb. 23 at Sauk RapidsRice High School in Sauk Rapids. “Apollo came out and really shot the ball well,” said Jon Roesch, head coach. “We missed a lot of what I would consider short shots, lay-up-type shots, and that was a big difference.” Like many of their contests this season, SRR could not capture momentum in the first half, with the then-winless Eagles utilizing their starting formidability to seize an early advantage. Keiara Anderson, Jaida Hansen and Keshona McGaugy all achieved double-digit point totals with 14, 12 and 10, respectively. In the second half, however, SRR found a way to slow down their Central Lakes Conference opponents, widening their defensive scope while playing with significantly more aggression and range than the first 18 minutes. “It became a full-court game, and that was to our advantage,” Coach Roesch said. “Our game plan was to play full-court basketball to wear them out. Their depth was not as good as ours, and we wanted to make sure we were able to wear them out a bit.” On the other end, the Storm closed the gap through spirited interior basketball. Mia Rogholt

had a dominant showing, recording team-highs in both points and rebounds with 19 and 10, respectively. The double-double paced a brilliant performance under the boards for SRR, who logged 41 rebounds. “I give our girls credit every game,” Coach Roesch said. :They oftentimes are able to overcome a slow start in the second half.” Even as the Storm cut down on their turnovers, committing just 15 on the night, they failed to stop Apollo from creating fruitful possessions. With SRR’s losing streak upped to seven, something has got to give for the hardworking athletes. “Our girls, our program has done a great job of competing day-in and day-out,” Coach Roesch said. “We just need more carryover from practice.” An upcoming contest against the Princeton Tigers Feb. 27 was canceled due to scheduling conflicts. The Storm will attempt to break out of their slump against the Tech Tigers at 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, March 2, at Sauk Rapids-Rice High School in Sauk Rapids.

Otters, according to state rankings, are a top-10 Class AA girls basketball program, a team flexing nearly-unparalleled depth and strength. The Otters demonstrated this with authority, tallying 50 firsthalf points in a dominant 80-35 victory over the Storm Feb. 20 at Kennedy Secondary School in Fergus Falls. Grace Roesch paced SRR with 10 points, while Rogholt and Froiland added seven rebounds each.

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19 16-35 50 30-80 SRR: Roesch 10 (5R), Rogholt 9 (7R), Froiland 8 (7R), Evans 6 and Paulsen 2.

Sartell 58, SRR 41 Despite the length of time between matchups, the Storm maintained the same offensive struggles that plagued them in their first showdown against the Sartell Sabres. SRR shot just 28% from the field as the Sabres quickly dashed to a double-digit lead in a 5841 triumph over the Storm Feb. 18 at Sartell High School in Sartell. Froiland picked up 13 points and eight rebounds, SCA 36 22-58 while Schloe contributed SRR 25 31-56 SRR: Rogholt 19 points seven points and three (10R), Grace Roesch 10 (5R), boards. 11 30-41 26 32-58 SRR: Froiland 13 (8R), Schloe 7 (3R), Paulsen 7, Roesch 5 (3S), Rogholt 4, Fergus Falls 80, SRR 35 Evans 3 (3R) and Guggisberg The Fergus Falls 2.

Adyson Froiland 8 (6R), Courtney Paulsen 6 (5R), Belle Haddy 6 (6R), Kyanah Evans 5 (4R), Emily Schloe 2 and Keanna Guggisberg (3S).

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SAUK RAPIDS HERALD | SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2021 | Page 19

Lumberjacks cap busy Timberwolves fire week with beautiful win Saunders, hire Finch

Granite City gets quick revenge on Willmar BY EVAN MICHEALSON STAFF WRITER

It was only two weeks ago, but Josh Weyandt’s seven goals allowed in his Granite City Lumberjacks debut seem like an eternity away as the former Chanhassen star has started to gain confidence. Against the pesky Willmar WarHawks, Weyandt flashed the leather, delivering 34 saves as Granite City soared to a 3-1 divisional win Feb. 24 at Sports Arena East in Sauk Rapids. “He’s a big reason why we won the game,” said D.J. Vold, associate head coach. “We’re happy for him. It’s something we believed he could do for a long time and I’m happy to see it come to fruition.” Helping Weyandt’s efforts in net was the line of Braeden Bartoo, Ben Anderson and Kullen Daikawa, who have built an identity of making the opposition work. The three Lumberjacks combined for four points and were responsible for all three Granite City goals. “It was good to see them lead the way,” Vold said. “We’ve been trying to get them to work together more. They’re all really good on their own, but they can be even better as a trio.” Daikawa piled up a pair of goals, including a lightningfast opening score at 1 minute, 32 seconds. The Lumberjacks created a Willmar turnover and put together a beautiful passing sequence for the quick tally. “It was in the middle of a section of the play where we weren’t playing that well,” Vold said. “It was good to see us burying a scoring chance in the middle of finding out how to get going. That got us to loosen up.” Bartoo snagged a shorthanded goal at 16:29 in the second period, which proved to be the game-winner. Despite a furious WarHawks rally, Granite City held strong, with Daikawa

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from page 18 The Storm faced Monticello Feb. 25. They will press forward against the Becker-Big Lake Eagles at 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, March 2, at Sports Arena East in Sauk Rapids.

SRR RL

0 2 2-4 2 1 0-3 SRR: Second period: 3. Kuklok (Will White, Cayden Christensen) 10:25. 5. Portner (Bokelman) 2:36. Third period: 6. Bokelman (Dylan

depositing an empty-netter to secure the exciting victory. With the win, the Lumberjacks improve to 15-8 and pass Willmar for sole possession of second-place in the West Division. They battled the North Iowa Bulls Feb. 26 and face the division leaders once more at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, at Mason City Arena in Mason City, Iowa. “We’ve made some steps forward since we last played them,” Vold said. “I hope we keep moving in the right direction this weekend.”

WIL GCL

0 0 1-1 1 1 1-3 GCL: First period: 1. Daikawa (Matthew Delany, Bartoo) 1:32. Second period: 2. Bartoo 16:29. Third period: 4. Daikawa 18:33. Weyandt 34 of 35.

Granite City 4, New Ulm 1 When the team needed them most, Granite City’s usual suspects came through against the New Ulm Steel Feb. 21. Bartoo logged his third goal in five games while Nicholas Richert registered his seventh point in four games as the Lumberjacks defeated their state rivals for the second time in one weekend in a 4-1 win at Sports Arena East. Granite City piled up 40 shots on goal to New Ulm’s 18. Second-year forward Cody Dias picked up his fifth score of the campaign, while the dangerous line of Troy Dahlheimer, Carson Simon and Hanson O’Leary notched one of three Lumberjacks goals in a rollicking second period. Weyandt snagged 17 saves to compile a .944 save percentage.

WarHawks: They were not the same team the Lumberjacks defeated in every game for three consecutive years. The Lumberjacks were reminded of this notion when Willmar pulled off an aweinspiring comeback, tallying four goals in the third period to snatch a 5-4 victory from the jaws of defeat Feb. 20 at Willmar Civic Center Arena in Willmar. Bartoo continued a fantastic stretch of play, scoring a goal just 1:45 into the contest to start off the West Division rivalry matchup with a bang. Simon registered a pair of goals in the second period just a minute apart as the Lumberjacks entered the final 20 minutes with a convincing, three-goal lead. Despite a 46-save performance from Huber, however, Granite City relinquished their lead as Willmar fired 22 shots in the third period alone. GCL WIL

2 2 0-4 0 1 4-5 GCL: First period: 1. Bartoo (Zach Kilen, Tal Halliday) 1:45. 2. Masseth (Richert, Skime) 15:33. Second period: 4. Simon (Daikawa) 12:10. 5. Simon (Dias, Cromwell) 13:17. Goalie: Huber 46-51.

Granite City 6, New Ulm 1 It is not easy to outshine a 5-0 shutout win, but the Lumberjacks just about managed to find a way, following up their brilliance against Alexandria by shutting down the Steel 6-1 Feb. 19 at New Ulm Civic Center in New Ulm. The Lumberjacks held the last-place Steel to 10 shots. It was a remarkable night for Skime, who recorded his first career hat trick, scoring twice in the third period to help Granite City put the game away for good. Richert added three apples in a spectacular showing for the Lumberjacks.

NUM 1 0 0-1 GCL 1 3 0-4 GCL: First period: 1. Bartoo (John Blake, Anderson) 6:18. Second period. 3. Dias (Noah Bissett, Cameron Cromwell) 4:01. 4. Richert (Brockston Masseth, Tucker 1 2 3-6 Skime) 5:23. 5. Dahlheimer (Carson GCL NUM 1 0 0-1 Simon, Hanson O’Leary. Weyandt GCL: First period: 1. Skime 17 of 18. (Masseth, Richert) 16:16. Second Willmar 5, Granite City 4 period: 2. Dias (Simon, Matthew Following Granite City’s Metsa) 3:50. 3. Bissett (Brett Reed, impressive win against Delany) 9:26. Third period: 4. Skime Alexandria, Vold made a critical (Richert, Masseth) 1:20. 6. Skime observation about one of their (Cromwell, Richert) 11:17. 7. Reed upcoming opponents, the (Camden Benson, Kilen) 16:34.

Geiselhart, Landon Lunser) 2:36. 7. were held off the scoreboard Jensen (Bokelman, Teagan Dodge) for about two periods of game 6:34. Riley Weinand 25 of 28. time. Willmar defenseman Blake

SRR 4, Willmar 2 It took some heating up in the final minutes, but the Storm picked up their first postquarantine win against the Willmar Cardinals. Bokelman and Portner combined for six points as the Storm scored three times in the final 10 minutes to take a welldeserved 4-2 victory Feb. 18 at Sports Arena East in Sauk Rapids. SRR struck first with Bokelman’s fourth goal of the campaign just before 10 minutes into the first period, but the Storm

Tersch scored at 2:25 in the third period to give the Cardinals the lead. However, behind an astounding 46 shots on goal, the Storm rallied to seize victory behind goals from Christensen, Portner and Bokelman. Weinand made 21 saves. WIL SRR

0 1 1-2 1 0 3-4 SRR: First period: 1. Bokelman (Portner, Carter Peplinski) 9:43. Third period: 4. Christensen (Carter Kayser, Dodge) 10:01. 5. Portner (Bokelman) 11:43. 6. Bokelman (Portner) 16:27. Weinand 21 of 23.

After a 103-99 loss to the New York Knicks dropped the Minnesota Timberwolves to a league-worst 7-24 record last Sunday, the team fired head coach Ryan Saunders. The Wolves have been an unmitigated disaster since Saunders was hired as the head coach prior the 2019-20 season, but the blame for the team’s failures COLUMNIST should not fall only on Saunders’ SPORTS BY ANDY THAYER shoulders. Because of injuries and COVID-19 complications, the team’s top two players, center Karl-Anthony Towns and point guard D’Angelo Russell, have played only five games together since Russell was acquired at last season’s trade deadline. Those circumstances alone would have made it tough for any coach to succeed against a brutal Western Conference schedule, much less a first-time head coach like Saunders. Prior to the 2019-20 season, Saunders and Wolves president Gersson Rosas implemented an offensive scheme that emphasized 3-point attempts. One small issue with that plan was the fact the team lacked any decent long-distance shooters other than Towns. Unsurprisingly, the Wolves struggled. Then, at last season’s trade deadline, Rosas tore the roster down to the studs in order to acquire Russell and other perimeteroriented players who were better fits for his offensive system. There was absolutely no continuity during Saunders’ tenure as head coach, and the blame for this team’s failures should not be on him. I don’t want to totally absolve Saunders, either. His rotations and substitution patterns were haphazard and illogical, and his team consistently blew leads in the second halves of games that appeared to be under control. His insistence on pairing Russell with Ricky Rubio, another ball-dominant point guard who could not stretch the floor, was particularly befuddling. Coaching the Timberwolves was a dream job for Saunders, who had an opportunity to revive a franchise that hasn’t been relevant since his father ran the team. Unfortunately, that was not to be. To replace Saunders, Rosas hired Chris Finch from his position as an assistant coach with the Toronto Raptors. Poaching a coach from another team in the middle of a season is incredibly rare. Until this weekend, it hadn’t happened since the Memphis Grizzlies hired Lionel Hollins from the Milwaukee Bucks bench back in 2009. It’s going to be nearly impossible for Finch to turn this lost season around midstream while building relationships with new players and trying to assimilate himself as the new leader of Saunders’ coaching staff. Finch and Rosas have a history together. They collaborated as Finch led the Rio Grande Vipers to a championship back in 2010. The Vipers are the G League affiliate of the Houston Rockets that was the first team to pioneer the 3s-and-layups approach that has now proliferated the NBA. Rosas clearly thinks Finch is the most qualified candidate for this job, but by eschewing a normal offseason interview process, he ruffled feathers by not giving minority candidates an opportunity to interview for the position. Wolves assistant David Vanterpool is highly regarded around the NBA, and the fact he was not given the opportunity to finish the season as the Wolves’ interim coach says a lot about how desperately Rosas wanted Finch for this job. Rosas knows the clock is ticking on his tenure with the Timberwolves. He was able to make Saunders the scapegoat for the team’s failures under his watch for the time being, but if the Wolves don’t turn things around quickly after Rosas brings in his hand-picked head coach, the bill is going to come due for Rosas as well. Regardless of how the rest of this season goes, the Wolves only have, at best, a 42% chance of keeping next season’s first round pick (in a reportedly loaded draft class). The pick will likely convey to the Warriors as part of the Andrew Wiggins for D’Angelo Russell trade that Rosas brokered a year ago. That trade looks worse and worse every day, and if Finch can’t lead the Wolves to some sort of turnaround, there is going to be no one left to blame for the sorry state of the team but Rosas.

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Gymnasts show flexibility as season progresses Athletes work to add difficulty to routines BY NATASHA BARBER & DANNA SABOLIK STAFF WRITER

The Alexandria Cardinals topped the Sauk Rapids-Rice gymnasts Feb. 23, scoring 136.575 points to the Storm’s 128.85 at the Sauk Rapids-Rice High School in Sauk Rapids. Despite the loss to the Central Lakes Conference competitor, head coach Elizabeth Walek said her team is making the most of its shortened 2021 season. “Right now, our PHOTOS BY EVAN MICHEALSON team is feeling happy to Kenzi Schmitz leaps high during her fl oor routine Feb. 23 at Sauk Rapids-Rice High be together and that is School in Sauk Rapids. Schmitz picked up a score of 8.2, good for fifth in the competition. the root of what matters most to us,” Walek Senior Kenzi Schmitz also scored the And it’s also really fun said. “The team is Schmitz placed highest individual score to see our veteran varsity happy to be back third in all- for the Storm when she athletes show them the competing. They’re around at collected 8.85 points on way.” feeling excited about the meet the vault. The Storm hosted the opportunities they with 31.75 Ava Plemel placed Willmar Feb. 26. They have and the goals points of a fourth on fl oor, which, travel to Riverside they’re setting and possible 40. according to Walek, was a Intermediate School in achieving. And, season high score for the Sartell Tuesday, March they’re feeling eighth grader. 2, for a meet at 6 p.m. like they’re Walek also The week continues with getting back a c k n o w l e d g e d a competition at home into the the well-rounded against Tech-Apollogroove.” leadership on her team. Cathedral at 6 p.m. “All of our varsity Thursday, March 4, in the girls are working really Sauk Rapids-Rice High hard to step up, make School auxiliary gym. corrections and add “We have a very upgrades or difficulty,” busy next two weeks; Walek said. “I’m super its jampacked,” Walek proud of all of them. said. “Our kids love There are some girls who competing, so we just try are competing varsity for to keep focused on taking the first time this season, it one day at a time.” and it’s really fun to see them take Justus Floren leaps into the air Feb. 23 at Gymnastics page 21 ownership. Sauk Rapids-Rice High School in Sauk Rapids. Floren snagged an all-around scoring total of 31.45 on the night.

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Slide continues for Storm’n Sabres

Gymnastics from page 20 Vault: 4. Kenzi Schmitz 8.85 of 10 points, 6. Bella Rudolph 8.8, 7. Liberty Kosloski 8.75, 8. Justus Floren 8.45 and 9. Kendra Teff 8.25. Bars: 3. Kosloski 7.75, 3. Floren 7.75, 4. Sophia Markfelder 7.6, 8. Ava Plemel 6.85 and 9. Schmitz 6.70 Beam: 4. Teff 8.15, 5. Schmitz 8, 6. Markfelder 7.925, 7. Floren 7.35 and 9. Kosloski 7.1. Floor: 4. Plemel 8.575, 5. Schmitz 8.2, 7. Kosloski 7.95, 8. Floren 7.9 and 9. Laci Legatt 7.85. All around: 3. Schmitz 31.75 of 40, 4. Kosloski 31.55 and 5. Floren 31.45.

Maple Lake 128.1, SRR 126.875 SRR hosted Maple Lake Feb. 19 and lost in a close competition, 128.1126.875. With only a week of practice under their belts and a few key varsity competitors out, it was an accomplished meet. “We had a lot of really amazing things happen and I was extremely impressed with what our team accomplished,” Walek said. A handful of first-time varsity competitors stepped up in a variety of events. New skills and more difficult routines challenged the team. Schmitz was four for four on her events and hit the meet high score of a 9 on beam. The Storm had top finishers in every event except floor. “ W e will keep

Girls hockey co-op drops fourth game in a row BY EVAN MICHEALSON | STAFF WRITER

PHOTOS BY EVAN MICHEALSON

Ava Plemel holds her arms high following her uneven parallel bars performance Feb. 23 at Sauk Rapids-Rice High School in Sauk Rapids. Plemel and the Storm competed hard against Alexandria but fell by a final of 136.575-128.850.

working on moving our momentum forward and are so happy to be in the gym and competing,” Walek said.

Vault: 1. Schmitz 8.675, 4. Kosloski 8.65, 5. Rudolph 8.6, 6. Teff 8.5 and 10. Kailey Reine 8.25. Bars: 1. Markfelder 7.9, 2. Kosloski 7.45, 6. Schmitz 6.9, 8.

Teff 6.8 and 10. Rudolph 6.55. Beam: 1. Schmitz 9, 4. Markfelder 8, 8. Teff 7.45, 9. Kosloski 7 and 10. Elizabeth Krueger. Floor: 3. Plemel 8.4, 4. Schmitz 8.15, 8. Teff 7.85, 9. Kosloski 7.55 and 10. Markfelder 7.5. Allaround: 1. Schmitz 32.725, 6. Kosloski 30.65 and 7. Teff 30.6.

Ava Plemel (from left), Kenzi Schmitz and Justus Floren celebrate Plemel’s balance beam performance Feb. 23 at Sauk Rapids-Rice High School in Sauk Rapids. The Storm gymnastics team had several bright moments in a Liberty Kosloski stays upright during her balance beam 136.575-128.850 defeat to Alexandria. showing Feb. 23 at Sauk Rapids-Rice High School in Sauk Rapids. Kosloski’s all-around score of 31.55 was the second-highest on the Storm in a loss to Alexandria.

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Gymnastics vs. Alexandria Central Lakes Conference Dance Wrestling vs. Rocori Find them online at www.saukrapidsherald.com under ‘photos’

When the Storm’n Sabres have been at their best, they utilize a quick, pesky forward group to create advantageous situations and find the back of the net through sheer determination. Against the Apple Valley Eagles, the Sartell and Sauk Rapids-Rice cooperative saw the roles reversed, as they could not stop the bleeding in a tough 6-2 loss Feb. 23 at Apple Valley Sports Arena in Apple Valley. “We gave up a couple of odd-man rushes, and every time we allowed a 2-on-1, it ended up in the back of the net,” said Marty Anderson, head coach. “We were right there in terms of shots on goal, but they seemed to finish their chances. And, we couldn’t get on the board early enough to get some momentum.” The visiting Storm’n Sabres outshot the Eagles 11-10 in an action-packed first period but were not the beneficiaries of any scores. Meanwhile, Apple Valley was keyed in from the opening puck drop, creating juicy scoring chances behind a dominant showing from star eighth-grader Makayla Moran, who tallied six points. “Apple Valley, they play a tough schedule down in the suburban south, and they were very opportunistic,” Anderson said. Despite the turnover bug, the Storm’n Sabres maintained their affinity for puck control and possession, taking 25 shots. Unfortunately, the snake-bitten roster could only watch as Apple Valley goalie Macy Mueller came away with 23 saves. “We’ve really struggled offensively the last four to five games,” Anderson said. “We need to find some of the dirty goals that springboard a team.” The Eagles, behind a consistent two goals in every period, continuously grew a lead the Storm’n Sabres could not catch up to even as forward Kelly Carriere found the back of the net for her third point in four games with an evenstrength tally at 15 minutes, 26 seconds in the second period. “She can generate offense on her own,” Anderson said. “That’s something not every high school player can do.” Rachel Wieland registered her team-leading eighth goal of the campaign in the losing effort. The Storm’n Sabres worked to break their losing streak against the Alexandria Cardinals Feb. 25. They will work to gain section ground when they face the Moorhead Spuds at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 2, at Moorhead Sports Center in Moorhead. “The season is closing fast,” Anderson said. “We don’t have any time to wait around to find our game. We need it make it happen against these section opponents.” SRR 0 1 1-2 AV 2 2 2-6 SRR: Second period: 5. Carriere (Lauren Wensel) 15:26. Third period: 8. Wieland 13:33. Morgan Dorn 26 of 32. Roseau 5, SRR 1 In one of their mightier tests so far, the Storm’n Sabres did not pass. The Roseau Rams turned a once-tied game into a stomp, scoring twice in the second and third periods to catapult themselves to a 5-1 victory Feb. 19 at Bernick’s Arena in Sartell. Ingrid Buiceag-Arama snagged the lone goal for the Storm’n Sabres, who fired just 13 shots on goal all evening as Roseau dominated the pace of play.

ROS 1 2 2-5 SRR 1 0 0-1 SRR: First period: 2. Buiceag-Arama (Jayden Lommel, Taylor Scepaniak) 13:04. Dorn 28 of 33.

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Personal best race times smashed SRR falls to Brainerd in last regular season meet BY DANNA SABOLIK | STAFF WRITER

In their last dual meet of the season, the Sauk Rapids-Rice boys swim and dive team lost 113-71 to the Warriors at Brainerd High School in Brainerd. “It was a good meet to test where the team is at, and some of the swimmers are really starting to take form,” said Jason Tangen, head coach. “William Nielsen posted a personal best time in his 100-yard butterfly, Jack O’Brien crushed his 50yard freestyle split in the medley relay, and Tucker Hendrickson continued to show his power in the 100-yard breaststroke.” The meet started off hit and miss, but there were highlights mid-meet with Cash Walz dropping over two seconds from his personal best time in the 200 freestyle. Following that exciting gain, Noah Blodgett dropped half a second off his best 50 freestyle time to finish in third place from an outside lane. “We like to call that outside smoke,” Tangen said. “Swimmers like Noah Blodgett and Chuck Peterson have dropped so much time in their event recently I can hardly believe it.” In diving, Elijah Grabinski finished the season undefeated in dual-meet competition in the Central Lakes Conference. In the second half of the meet, Blodgett stunned his team once again by dropping two seconds off his best 100 freestyle time. Walz’s time of 5 minutes, 5 seconds in the 500 freestyle moved him to the fourth fastest person in Sauk Rapids-Rice swim history as an eighth grader. Tucker Hendrickson beat the field by six seconds in the 100 breaststroke, and the 400 freestyle relay team of Blodgett, Walz, Zabinski and Nielsen posted a time that was nearly four seconds faster than the team has seen all year. The Storm compete against Section 8AA competition at Tech High School March 1213. 200MR: 2. Jack Christoferson, Tucker Hendrickson, Hayden Zabinski and Jack O’Brien 1:48.52; and 4. Jaxon Young, John Moran, Steven Ritten and Noah Blodgett 1:57.78. 200FS: 2. Cash Walz 1:55.09, 5. Young 2:12.44 and 6. Kyle Petermeier 2:13.35. 200IM: 2. Hendrickson 2:11.59 and 5. Ritten 2:38.48. 50FS: 3. Blodgett 24.21, 4. Christoferson 24.24 and 6. O’Brien 24.77. 1M Diving: 1. Elijah Grabinski 243.25 points, 3. Zabinski 184.20 and 5. Reid Johnson 160.80. 100FLY: 3. Zabinski 1:04.05, 4. William Nielsen 1:04.07 and 6. Ritten 1:09.44. 100FS: 2. Blodgett 53.44, 5. O’Brien 57.74 and 6. Petermeier 58.74. 500FS: 1. Walz 5:05.19 and 5. Evan Scapanski 6:25.43. 200FSR: 2. Christoferson, O’Brien, Nielsen and Hendrickson 1:35.31; and 4. Grabinski, Petermeier, Ritten and Walz 1:43.39. 100BK: 3. Christoferson 1:03.52, 4. Young 1:04.73 and 6. Peterson 1:10.88. 100BR: 1. Hendrickson 1:04.37, 4. Nielsen 1:12.74 and 6. Scapanski 1:24.18. 400FSR: 1. Blodgett, Walz, Zabinski and Nielsen 3:39.05.

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Dancers take third in conference championship Four named as all-conference athletes BY NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

The Storm dance team took third in both categories as it competed in the Central Lakes Championship last weekend. Sauk Rapids-Rice tied with Rocori in jazz and earned a rank-point average of 10.25. The high kick team earned a rank point average of 10. Sartell, who remains in Section 4AA, placed first in both categories and is the defending state high kick champion in their section. Brainerd placed second in high kick and jazz and competed for a three-time section championship title against the Storm and other Section 4AAA competitors Feb. 26 in Forest Lake. Several Sauk Rapids-Rice dancers were recognized within the Central Lakes Conference this week. In high kick, dance team captains Veronica Peacock, Bella Peplinski, Sarah Anderson and Maddie Richards earned allconference honors. Campbell Arndt and Maya Line received honorable mention. In jazz, Peacock, Peplinski and Anderson earned all-conference honors. Arndt and Bella Stewart received honorable mention. Arndt and Peacock were also named to the Minnesota Association

of Dance Team’s AllState Dance Team for high kick. Complete results of the Central Lakes Conference Championship were not received before print.

High kick: 1. Sartell 3.75, 2. Brainerd 5.5, 3. Storm 10 and 4. Rocori 11. Jazz: 1. Sartell 3, 2. Brainerd 6, 3. Rocori 10.25 and 3. Storm 10.25.

PHOTOS BY NATASHA BARBER

Maya Line (from left) and Maddie Richards wave their hands when performing the kick routine “Mr. Worldwide” Feb. 20 at Sauk Rapids High School in Sauk Rapids. Richards earned all-conference honors in high kick, and Line was recognized with honorable mention.

Sarah Anderson (from left), Rachel Kremers, Maddie Richards and Maya Line perform in a kick line at the Central Lakes Conference Championships Feb. 20 in Sauk Rapids. The high kick and jazz teams placed third in the conference.

Quinn Arndt (front, from left), Sarah Anderson and Emma Miller; (back, from left) Joani Fautsch and Jada Fautsch pirouette during the Sauk Rapids-Rice jazz performance “Higher” Feb. 20 at the Sauk Rapids-Rice High School in Sauk Rapids. The Storm jazz team tied with Rocori for third place in the Central Lakes Conference.

Saige Moliga (back) and Jaida Burrows cheer on their jazz dance teammates Feb. 20 in Sauk Rapids. The Storm dance team competed in Section 4AAA at Forest Lake Feb. 26.

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Storm boys promise against Spartans hoops soar up standings SRR comes up short on Storm wrestling shows

SRR earns two more wins

home mat

BY EVAN MICHEALSON | STAFF WRITER BY EVAN MICHEALSON STAFF WRITER

Despite wrestling hard in the spirit of team wrestling, not every individual match has taken shape for the Sauk Rapids-Rice Storm wrestling team. However, against the Rocori Spartans, the team saw some of the pieces fall into place, narrowly losing by a score of 36-29 Feb. 18 at Sauk RapidsRice High School in Sauk Rapids. “I was very pleased to see the guys bounce back and perform as a team,” said Cole Wilson, head coach. “We had some

PHOTOS BY EVAN MICHEALSON

Kieran Hixson tries to break free of his opponent Feb. 18 at Sauk Rapids-Rice High School in Sauk Rapids. The Storm displayed an ability to overcome adversity but could not find a win on their home mat.

guys step up, show some grit and change matches around for us.” SRR, despite having lost to Alexandria in their

Brayden Ness (right) attempts to catch himself while falling Feb. 18 at Sauk Rapids-Rice High School in Sauk Rapids. The Storm lost to the Alexandria Cardinals and the Rocori Spartans by scores of 54-22 and 36-29, respectively.

previous match, entered their second appearance of the evening prepared for battle. Vance Barz won by fall in the 106-pound showdown before No. 7 113-pound wrestler Alex Diederich picked up a win of his own with an outstanding 14-1 major decision victory. Ethan Anderson capped off a magnificent start to the contest with a clutch 8-6 triumph in the 132-pound matchup. “We went out there to be aggressive and score points,” Wilson said. “Wrestling is a combat sport that requires a fighter’s mentality.” With the Storm possessing a 19-6 lead, it would have seemed like an encouraging sign entering the match’s middle weight classes. However, SRR forfeited three straight

mat battles, and suddenly, without a single second of wrestling time, Rocori had seized the lead. “Lack of numbers led to our loss,” Wilson said. “We need more wrestlers to fill holes when they appear. We need more wrestlers competing for spots on the team. Wrestling is very much a steel-sharpens-steel sport; the more competition we have in the room, the better our individuals and team become.” Despite their lead evaporating, the Storm struck back with continued aggression. Matt Krepp found a gigantic 3-2 win over Ryan Kunz in the 170-pound bout, while Cole Ackerman dominated in a 10-0 major decision win. Wrestling page 24

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34 34-68 27 27-54 SRR: Moilanen 19 points (5R, 4A), Opsahl 15 (3R, 3A), Alex Harren 15 (4R), Andrew Harren 10 (6R, 3S) and Dominic Mathies 9 (4R).

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After another conference win, the Sauk RapidsRice boys basketball team is discovering that they can reel in victories in many different ways. Four Storm starters reached double-digit scoring as SRR attacked the basket with physicality in a 68-54 triumph over the Apollo Eagles Feb. 23 at Apollo High School in St. Cloud. “They got it done as a group,” said Derek Peterson, head coach. “It was a shared victory for all of our guys.” Leading the charge was Storm guard Elijah Moilanen, who often found success driving to the net for one-on-one scoring opportunities. The athletic playmaker stood strong in the face of pressure and connected on 11 free throws, five more than Apollo made as a team. “He had some nice finishes at the hoop,” Peterson said. “It’s mind-blowing to me a kid that’s 5 feet, 9 inches can go against 6-4 kids and get fouled while doing it. He’s a tough, tough guy to guard.” SRR’s aggression did not originally result in much separation. The Central Lakes Conference area rivals brawled in a back-and-forth affair featuring press defense and contested shots. Ethan Opsahl, the Storm’s leading scorer coming off a 30-point game, found himself in passing situations after the Eagles consistently double teamed the senior, forcing the rest of the Storm to make shots. Make shots they did. The Storm drilled nine 3-pointers and collected an effective shooting percentage of 48%. “We have guys who can score and shoot the ball, there’s no doubt about that,” Peterson said. SRR turned a seven-point halftime lead into an even bigger one in the second half behind strong nights from the Harren brothers. Alex Harren logged 15 points and four boards while Andrew Harren accumulated 10 points, six rebounds and three steals off the bench. The Storm picked up a point-per-possession and brought down 32 rebounds on the night. “Everyone is clicking,” Peterson said. “Their basketball IQ has grown along with figuring out their roles and what they do best and doing those things on the court.” The Storm sought revenge against the Willmar Cardinals Feb. 25. The Storm will look to disrupt the section ladder when they face the Alexandria Cardinals, ranked No. 6 in the Class AAA QRF rankings, at 7:15 p.m. Monday, March 1, at Alexandria Area High School in Alexandria.

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SRR 55, Bemidji 52 As the 2021 season progresses and the Storm keep winning, they are getting rather adept at capitalizing on mistakes rather than making them. SRR turned 21 Bemidji turnovers into the same number of points, enough to give them a 55-52 victory over the Lumberjacks Feb. 19 at Sauk Rapids-Rice High School in Sauk Rapids. Opsahl took his game to another level to help his team pick up the one-possession win, putting up 30 points on 10 of 17 while playing the entire Central Lakes Conference affair. The final seconds were simply chaotic, as Opsahl nabbed a huge steal with the Storm leading by two before a turnover gave Bemidji a chance to tie the game at the stripe, an opportunity the visitors could not convert. BEM 32 20-52 SRR 29 26-55 SRR: Opsahl 30, Andrew Harren 9 (3R), Moilanen 6 (5R, 5A, 3S), Carter Loesch 6 (5R), Mathies 3, Jayce Walrath 1 (3R) and Alex Harren (3R).

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Wrestling from page 23 Joey Hoeschen earned a 5-2 conquest by decision to wrap up the competition. “Having three forfeits in a row makes it difficult to keep momentum and win matches,” Wilson said. “A good team can overcome adversity, and I was pleased with the progress that was made by those who wrestled Thursday night.” The Storm will look

for continued progress against the Brainerd Warriors and the Tech Tigers co-op wrestling team at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, at Brainerd High School in Brainerd.

106: Vance Barz won by fall 3:27. 113: Diederich won by major decision 14-1. 120: Jack Barz lost by fall 2:52. 126: Brayden Ness won by forfeit. 132: Anderson won by decision 8-6. 138: SRR lost by forfeit. 145: SRR lost by forfeit.

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152: SRR lost by forfeit. 160: Kieran Hixson lost by fall 1:19. 170: Krepp won by decision 3-2. 182: Graham Doherty lost by decision 9-7 (OT). 195: Ackerman won by major decision 100. 220: Dane Dingmann lost by decision 7-1. 285: Hoeschen won by decision 5-2.

Alexandria 54, SRR 22 Behind a depleted roster and some tough match results, the Storm’s first home event in almost a month got off to a difficult start. The Alexandria Cardinals used their strength from beginning to end, putting together a 48-0 run to sink the Storm 54-22 Feb. 18 at SRRHS. Vance Barz snagged a strong win by major decision to start off the Central Lakes slugfest, while Ackerman and Hoeschen pinned their opponents back-to-back in the 195-pound and 220-pound matchups, respectively.

106: Vance Barz won by major decision 12-2. 113: Diederich won by forfeit. 120: Jack Barz lost by decision 8-3. 126: Ness lost by major decision 14-6. 132: Anderson lost

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Cole Ackerman (left) grapples while in a neutral position Feb. 18 at Sauk Rapids-Rice High School in Sauk Rapids. Ackerman found success in both of his matches Thursday, winning by fall twice.

by fall 0:20. 138: SRR lost by forfeit. 145: SRR lost by forfeit. 152: SRR lost by forfeit. 160: Hixson lost by

fall 3:14. 170: Krepp lost 4:24. 220: Hoeschen won by fall 2:53. 182: Doherty by fall 0:46. 285: SRR lost by lost by technical fall 15-0. forfeit. 195: Ackerman won by fall

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Matt Krepp works to keep upright Feb. 18 at Sauk Graham Doherty stares his competition down Feb. 18 at Rapids-Rice High School in Sauk Rapids. While he lost his Sauk Rapids-Rice High School in Sauk Rapids. The Storm matchup against Alexandria’s JP Rodel, Krepp bounced continue to battle not just as individuals, but as a team. back against Rocori’s Ryan Kunz for a 3-2 win by decision.

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Accomplishment: Senior on the Sauk RapidsRice-Sartell girls hockey team. What is your favorite part about is on board, then it’s easier for me to go hockey? Bus rides with the team and into the game with a positive mindset. listening to music in the locker room. What other activities are you involved What is your favorite thing to do in at school? Lacrosse. with your team? Hyping each other up Why is it important for you to be before a game. involved in school activities? School How do you prepare in the minutes activities are how I met almost all of my leading up to competition? The best friends. It allowed me to expand my way for us to prepare is to get the social circle and become more involved energy up in the locker room and make in the community. sure the team is ready to go. If everyone

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