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The women that helped build Benton County Ostby highlights contributions from past, present

BY JAKOB KOUNKEL | STAFF WRITER

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Benton County Historical Society Executive Director Mary Ostby holds two plaques containing the names of Benton County women who were honored with the society’s Women in History Award at the historical society March 9 in Sauk Rapids. Ostby said the honor will continue for as long as possible.

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SAUK RAPIDS – When Mary Ostby, the executive director of the Benton County Historical Society, thinks about putting history in context, she tries not to think in terms of good or bad.

Ostby thinks of history as an intergenerational struggle between grandparents, parents and children, writing and re-writing social contracts they believe are best fitting for the time.

She said when people think about women’s history, they often think about historical giants like Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton, who catalyzed the women’s suffrage movement. They often think about equal pay for equal work, women in the military and other issues where women fell short at the hand of a seemingly oppressive system.

But, what often goes unspoken as the fight for women’s rights continues today, she said, are the contributions of ordinary women making extraordinary strides in communities across America and especially in Benton County.

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Rice welcomes 3 to fire department Clinton, Patton, Wippler complete probationary training

BY NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

RICE – Three faces in the Rice Fire Department received a promotion March 15.

Probationary firefighters Arsenio Clinton, Rebecca Patton and Adam Wippler were introduced as the newest firefighters on the department at the Rice City Council meeting.

Rice Fire Chief Scott Janski said the members started their journeys over a year ago and training was nearly complete before the coronavirus pandemic stalled their progress.

“They stuck with it and they’ve spent quite a few hours training,” he said.

Janski said the firefighters completed over 140 hours of firefighter training in addition to their medical training.

“They’ve put in a lot of time and now they’ve moved from probationary firefighters to full-fledged firefighters,” he said.

Janski presented the three with badges and new helmets as fellow fire-

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Rice Fire Department’s newest firefighters – Rebecca Patton (from left), Adam Wippler and Arsenio Clinton – stand with Rice Fire Chief Scott Janski March 15 at Rice City Hall in Rice. The three moved up from probationary status after over a year of training and received badges and black helmets as part of their recognition.

fighters stood by in recognition. Their helmets were upgraded from green stripes to full black. The green stripes signify that the person is newer and firefighters in command should refrain

from placing them in certain positions while on scene of a rescue or fire. Now, Clinton, Patton and Wippler will be trusted to perform any duties needed.

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In other council news: – Benton County is proceeding with its plans to overlay County Road 55. The county and city are awaiting information on a Minnesota Department of Natural Resources grant, so a proposed trail to Bend in the River Regional Park is on hold.

The trail is suggested to be constructed separate from the roadway and shoulder.

– Approved an increase to the Rice Fire Relief Association pension plan. Firefighters will receive $2,000 per year of active service when they leave the department, dependent on their vested service.

– Accepted donations from American Legion Post 473 ($1,000) and Rice Area Sportsmen’s Club ($4,500) for improvements to the Old Village Hall.

– Clerk Julie Fandel informed the council that the Rice postmaster does not have the authority to make a decision or speak on behalf of the United States Postal Service regarding the deteriorated sidewalk. The sidewalk is in disrepair, and, according to a city ordinance, the property owner is responsible for sidewalk maintenance.

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Boy Scout Trent Hinkemeyer (center) presents a wooden wall-hanging to Rice City Council members – Michelle Keller (from left), Paula Kampa, Mayor Brian Skroch, Chris Scheel and Emily Walters – at the March 15 meeting in Rice.

Hinkemeyer and Troop 473 members earned their woodworking merit badges by participating in the project.

Gift city of Rice with placards

BY NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

RICE – Area Boy Scouts had their city in mind when adapting to the coronavirus pandemic.

After months of limited activity, Troop 473 Boy Scouts – Parker Dietman, Trent Hinkemeyer and Layton Lenarz – worked with adults to create wooden placards for the

Monday and finished the project on a weekend day morning.

A traditional American flag piece was gifted to the council by Hinkemeyer and will be displayed in the Old Village Hall. Dietman created a blue-line flag for the police department, and Lenarz created a red-line flag for the fire

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“That looks really outstanding,” said Rice Police Chief Ross Hamann as he took a look at the craftsmanship. “Thank you so much.”

Mayor Brian Skroch agreed.

“We greatly appreciate it,” he said.

Layton Lenarz presents Rice Fire Chief Scott Janski with a red-line flag plaque March 15 in Rice. Lenarz wrote the meaning of the red-line flag, which shows support and solidarity amongst fire personnel and honors injured and fallen firefighters, on the back of the piece.

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“We are all really excited to get rid of those yellow helmets,” Patton said as she thanked the department and council and talked about the delayed training and testing to get to this day.

Clinton added to Patton’s comments, with Wippler later agreeing with his fellow firefighters.

“I just want to thank the city for investing in me and investing in all three of us actually because I know it’s not free,” Clinton said.

“I just appreciate that and (for you) believing in us also.”

Mayor Brian Skroch thanked the three for their continuation with the city.

“Hopefully we can see you for lots and lots of years,” he said.

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Historical women from front “In order for men to go out and make the news and fight in wars, there had to be somebody behind the scenes supporting the system,” Ostby said. “There were a lot of women out there that did it humbly, did it quietly, and not because they couldn’t do something different.”

To Ostby, an important part of women’s rights is about telling their stories and elevating their role in history. She said it helps put women’s plight for equal rights in perspective, though society has work to do to get there.

Whether it was women taking care of families and homes while their husbands were working or in military service, running the farm or taking up factory jobs during wartime to keep up with the military’s need, women were primary drivers for family and community wellbeing.

“The introduction of women’s history to society allows society to get a better perception, and it allows people to decide where there’s room for improvement,” Ostby said.

In Benton County, women like Louise DeMarais of Sauk Rapids helped shape the community into what it is today, but not from a

prominent governing position or from the chair of a multinational business. She was a single mom in charge of 16 kids on a 1980s farm.

Her husband died earlier than expected, so she had to do it alone.

Aside from raising 16 kids, she was an avid community volunteer.

She felt she lived an ordinary life – one of service to her family and peers – but it was anything but ordinary. She won the historical society’s Women in History award in 2000 for her contributions to the area.

Helen Latterell, a Foley-born historical figure who Ostby called a rule breaker, worked at a local courthouse at a time when women in that role were unheard of. She began her work for Benton County during World War I at the age of 12 because her uncle, the Register of Deeds, needed help at the office after two of his deputies left for war.

Eventually, after a time living in St. Paul, her parents’ ill health led her back to Foley, where she served at the Foley courthouse for four years as deputy treasurer and then 28 years as treasurer.

There were many prominent women in history who contributed to the women’s rights movement through activism. However, Ostby said, others took on traditional roles that shoved women’s rights – or lack thereof – into the spotlight. It was the

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Benton County Women in History Award Recipients The Benton County Historical Society has been recognizing women in the county since 1998. In 2021, they will abstain from selecting recipients, but may schedule an event to recognize the 2020 awardees. Last year’s celebration was postponed and then cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.

First name Mildred Mary Elaine Luverne Lola Elizabeth Helen Marlene Joan Louise Marie Margaret Pat Alice Eleanor Leatrice Alice Ruth Annette Marie Alice Elaine Margaret Charlotte Polly Kathleen Lucille Winnie Clarice Ellevina

Last name Benner Burns Fleck Neils Schenk Hayden Latterell Molitor Parent DeMarais Helmin Neary Tarpenning Engelmeyer Gottwalt Teigen Trushenski Gottschalk Legatt Martin Sefkow Balder Braine Fisher-Notch Hoover Chmielewski Chmielewski Doroff Lanz Hansmeier

women who cared for their families, filled in the gaps for their communities, ran the family farm and took on thankless jobs that As women continue to fight for equal leadership and job opportunities, Ostby finds it imperative society continues to shine a light on their prominence, which is why the Benton County Historical Society honors women annually with its Women in History award.

“All these women over the years that we’ve honored are all here for a variety of reasons, and the community has dictated their importance of their activities to us,” Ostby said. “They’re so widely represented, whether it’s family life,

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Whenever there was a need in the community, historically speaking,

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women would fill it, and that is often how they gained rights, Ostby said – slowly, but surely.

As Ostby looks forward,

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she wants to ensure future students and researchers understand the role women played from past to present.

Benton County Women in History Junior Honorees The Benton County Historical Society has been selecting junior honorees since 1999, rotating between Foley Public Schools and Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools.

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SRR students to stage

‘Shrek: The Musical’

Performances are March 25-27 at the Performing Arts Center

BY ELLARRY PRENTICE STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS – An ogre, a wisecracking donkey, a feisty princess, a short-tempered bad guy, a cookie with an attitude and more than a dozen other fairytale misfits will take the stage in Sauk Rapids next week.

The Sauk Rapids-Rice High School drama program will stage “Shrek: The Musical” Thursday, March 25; Friday, March 26; and Saturday, March 27. Performances start at 7 p.m. at the high school’s Performing Arts Center.

All three performances will be live-streamed. Performances will be streamed again April 8-10 at 7 p.m. each night. Streaming information is available on the Sauk Rapids-Rice Drama Facebook page.

Tickets will go on sale to the public at noon Monday and are available on the drama page of the district’s website at storm.isd47.org/hs-activities/drama. Tickets will not be sold at the door. Each show is limited to 250 spectators.

A cast and crew of 32 SRR students will present the musical, based on the 2001 DreamWorks Animation movie about a lovable green ogre named Shrek.

Cast Mama Ogre: Macy Castilleja Papa Ogre: Connor Johnson Shrek: Uriah Cook Little Shrek: Riley Meinert Pinocchio: Madison Maanum Guard Captain: Hunter Scherbing Big Bad Wolf: Wes Pederson Pig 1/Mouse 1: Liz Kothman Pig 2/Mouse 2: Maya Castilleja Pig 3/Mouse 3: Hope Abraham Wicked Witch: Arica Moriak Peter Pan: Matthew Jegers Ugly Duckling: Piper Froiland Mama Bear: Madelyn Butterfield Baby Bear: Lauren Mattson Sugar Plum Fairy: Audrey Zeiszler

White Rabbit: Mitch Garcia-Walberg Tooth Fairy: Sydnee Wick Donkey: Drew Burling Lord Farquaad: Connor Johnson Gingy: Jenalyn Ostendorf Thelonious: Wes Pederson Guards/Knights: Matthew Jegers, Madelyn Butterfield and Mitch Garcia-Walberg Young Fiona: Faith Biorn Teen Fiona: Liz Kothman Fiona: Natalie Gerads Dragon: Sydnee Wick Pied Piper: Hunter Scherbing Bishop: Sydnee Wick Dwarf: Riley Meinert

The tale follows an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a donkey – named Donkey – and princess Fiona who resists her rescue. His fearsome appearance belying a kind heart, Shrek sets out to prove that beauty is truly in the eye of the ogre.

Uriah Cook and Riley Meinert will star as Shrek and little Shrek, respectively.

The musical will feature several songs, including “Story of My Life,” “What’s Up, Duloc,” “Who I’d Be” and “I Think I Got You Beat.”

The drama department intended to perform in the fall, but the show was delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic. When the district decided to move forward with a spring show, they considered other options, knowing it would have to be a smaller cast, but they thought people needed the humor that “Shrek” provides.

“It is such a fun show for all of our students,” said Erin Thompson, artistic director. “We wanted to give them the opportunity to have fun during such a strange time. And they have been having a blast.”

Auditions were in early February, and rehearsals started Feb. 17.

Production team and crew “We knew we had to make it Artistic director: Erin Thompson happen, and we had to make it hapVocal director: Steven D. Mick • Choreographer: Shania Hirdler pen fast,” Thompson said.

Set design: Jake Masters • Crew director: Nikki Bunnell Even though production time is Assistant crew director: Christian Kirmeier a lot faster than students are used to, Technical design: Sean Donahue Thompson said students are adaptDigital production manager: Chase Christensen ing to the changes and showing the Stage manager: Ella Nelson resilience they have learned over the Stage crew: Gabe Godfrey, Kylie Hanes, Lillian Julius, Victoria Lo, Bethany past year.

Mears, Madeline Neussendorfer and Clara Noggle About 20 students from Jake Masters’ shop class help build the set.

Township results are in Incumbents keep their seats

BY NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS – The Benton County Auditor-Treasurer’s office released the results of the March 9 township elections this week. Townships administer their own elections but report results to the county.

A three-year supervisor and a two-year treasurer term were on the ballot this year for all 12 townships in Benton County.

The results are: Alberta Township: Mike Walcheski won the supervisor term over Tim Winter. Walcheski received 48 votes to Winter’s 16. Write-in candidate Ben Pekarek received two votes.

Walcheski replaces Mike Moulzolf who retired from the board.

Treasurer Kevin Szafranski ran unopposed for a two-year term in Al-

berta township and received 54 votes.

Gilmanton Township: Supervisor Mark Hess (16 votes) and treasurer Beth Kipka (16) were re-elected.

Matt Marx received one write-in vote for supervisor, and Josh Fitzpatrick received a write-in vote for treasurer.

Glendorado Township: Supervisor Ted Fernholz (24) and treasurer Melissa Christensen (24) were reelected.

Graham Township: Supervisor Jesse Sobania (10) and treasurer Michelle Petron (10) were re-elected.

Granite Ledge Township: Troy Lupke kept his supervisor seat with 43 votes over Fred Lentner, who had 11. Treasurer Teresa Lentner received 47 votes, with seven undervotes cast in the treasurer race. Undervotes are ballots not counted because of an unclear marking by the voter.

Langola Township: Supervisor Greg Bruestle (17) and treasurer Frank Hard (17) were re-elected.

Mayhew Lake Township: Supervisor Joe Scapanski (19) and treasurer Renee Thell (19) were re-

elected.

Maywood Township: Supervisor David Dumonceaux (8) and treasurer Rosie Emslander (8) were reelected.

Minden Township: Supervisor Stephen Simones was re-elected with 21 votes. One write-in vote for supervisor went to Dan Starry. Treasurer Esther Ebnet was re-elected with 23 votes.

St. George Township: Supervisor Brad Chmielewski (7) and treasurer Jeremy Johnson (7) were reelected.

Sauk Rapids Township: Supervisor Dan Zwick (6) and treasurer Becky Molitor (6) were re-elected.

Watab Township: Supervisor Julie Johnson was re-elected with 84 votes. Two write-in votes were cast for Todd Waytashek. Four undervotes were cast for supervisor. Treasurer Deborah O’Keefe was also re-elected. O’Keefe received 82 votes. The treasurer position had eight undervotes.

What’s Happening Saturday, March 20, 9 a.m. – Overeaters Anonymous. Call Joyce at 320-761-2275 or Donna at 320-291-7251 for meeting place. Visit oa.org for more information.

Saturday, March 20, noon to 5 p.m. – Central Minnesota Builders Association 49th annual Spring Tour of Homes.

Ten builders showcase 15 homes. Find a color guide at Holiday Station stores or download the tour app ParadeSmart.

Sunday, March 21, noon to 5 p.m. – Central Minnesota Builders Association 49th annual Spring Tour of Homes.

Ten builders showcase 15 homes. Find a color guide at Holiday Station stores or download the tour app ParadeSmart.

Monday, March 22, 6 p.m. – Sauk Rapids City Council Meeting. Sauk Rapids City Hall, 251 Summit Ave. N., Sauk Rapids.

Monday, March 22, 6:30 p.m. – Sauk Rapids-Rice School Board Meeting.

Sauk Rapids-Rice High School, 1835 Osauka Road N.E., Sauk Rapids.

Tuesday, March 23, 11 a.m. to noon – Living Waters Food Shelf Dispersal.

Living Waters Lutheran Church, 1911 Fourth Ave. N., Sauk Rapids.

Tuesday, March 23, 1-7 p.m. – American Red Cross Blood Drive. St. Francis Xavier Church, 308 Second St. N., Sartell. Make an appointment by calling 1-800-733-2767 or visiting redcrossblood.org.

Tuesday, March 23, 6 p.m. – Overeaters Anonymous. Call Joyce at 320-761-2275 or Donna at 320-291-7251 for meeting place. Visit oa.org for more information.

Wednesday, March 24, 6-7 p.m. – Living Waters Food Shelf Dispersal. Living Waters Lutheran Church, 1911 Fourth Ave. N., Sauk Rapids.

Friday, March 26, 11 a.m. to noon – Living Waters Food Shelf Dispersal. Living Waters Lutheran Church, 1911 Fourth Ave. N., Sauk Rapids.

Friday, March 26, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – American Red Cross Blood Drive.

Apollo High School, 1000 N. 44th Ave., St. Cloud. Make an appointment by calling 1-800-733-2767 or visiting redcrossblood.org.

Saturday, March 27, 9 a.m. – Overeaters Anonymous. Call Joyce at 320-761-2275 or Donna at 320-291-7251 for meeting place. Visit oa.org for more information.

Saturday, March 27, 1-2:30 p.m. – How to Use Zoom. Presented by the Morrison County Historical Society. Class takes place online via Zoom. Class participants will receive emailed instructions on how to install the platform on their computers and join the event. Register at www.morrison-county-historical-society.square. site or by calling 320-632-4007.

Saturday, March 27, 3 p.m. – Ham Bingo. Hosted by the Sauk Rapids VFW Post 6992 Auxiliary. Benefitting veterans and veteran families. Sauk Rapids VFW Post 6992, 901 N. Benton Drive, Sauk Rapids.

Sunday, March 28, 7 p.m. – Sauk Rapids Softball Inc. Annual Meeting. For 2021 softball season. New teams welcome.

VFW Post 6992, 901 N. Benton Drive, Sauk Rapids. For more information call Dennis at 320-290-6190.

Sunday, March 28, 7:30 p.m. – Central Minnesota Idol. Presented by Youth Chorale of Central Minnesota. Online at www.youthchorale.org. Voting begins March 20 and concludes during the online competition.

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Lawn damage As the snow melts, check your lawns for winter damage. Snow mold may be the cause of irregular dead patches on the lawn. A closeup inspection will show dead leaves in beGREEN AND tween green blades.

Snow mold is a fun- GROWING IN BENTON COUNTY gal disease caused by BY LINDA G. TENNESON three pathogens. All types of grass grown in Minnesota may suffer from this, but fine fescue grass is less susceptible. While this problem looks awful, it usually does not kill the grass plants. Lightly rake up the dead grass blades and give the lawn time to recover. Another cause of lawn damage is the salt used to melt ice and snow on sidewalks and driveways. Salt leaves the grass looking like straw. Rainwater will flush some of the salt out of the grass and affected areas eventually recover. Severely damaged areas may need to be reseeded.

Winter injury that does not heal when left alone includes areas where snow melted, leaving puddles of standing water for long periods of time. Fine fescue grass seed is recommended for patching or reseeding affected areas because it requires less watering and maintenance than Kentucky bluegrass.

Grubs, which are the larval stage of beetles, cause the most damage because they eat lawn roots. The fat gray or white C-shaped grubs grow and develop into insects such as the Japanese, May or June beetles or chafers, another form of beetle. Grubs may be less than a half inch in length or as large as 2 inches long depending on the species of insect.

Eggs laid by the adult insects in midsummer hatch and become grubs that feed in fall by eating grass roots. They remain dormant over winter and then continue feeding on grass roots in the spring. They become adult insects that emerge from the ground in mid-summer, leaving new eggs behind them to repeat the cycle. Lifting the sod is the best way to determine if grubs are inhabiting the lawn. While grubs do the most damage to lawns in the late summer and fall, they are a food source for small mammals at other times.

Trails or raised areas in the lawn may be a sign that voles, also known as field mice, have spent the winter eating grubs or the roots of plants under the soil surface. The damage is most noticeable in the spring. Compressing the raised area down will usually allow the grass to recover. Voles may be trapped or killed with poisonous bait. Moles, gophers, skunks and racoons may also damage lawns while looking for food. Moles eat earthworms, soil insects and grubs. They tunnel about 6 inches under the soil, and their tunneling may leave plant roots exposed to the air causing the roots to dry out and die. Their tunnels also leave raised areas and air holes. Skunks and raccoons are looking for the same food, but their damage may be more noticeable because they dig down from the surface. The smell of castor oil-based repellants may cause them to leave the area. Raised areas may be flattened with a weighted lawn roller. Pocket gophers leave piles of dirt on the surface with a smaller spot in the middle, indicating the end of a tunnel where poison baits or traps may be placed to exterminate them.

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

Historically slow start to 2021 session We are around 11 weeks into the ment. (Note, the guidelines for these 2021 session, and there is no sugarcoatforgivable loans were so prescriptive ing the fact this has been a historically that businesses could not simply sock slow start in the Minnesota House of 10% aside to cover a state tax liabilRepresentatives. The House has given ity, even if they had the foresight to final approval to only five bills to date anticipate a state charge nobody told – none of them of great magnitude – them would exist.) The Senate already marking the fewest at this point of a passed a Paycheck Protection Program session since at least the early 1990s. tax relief bill with a veto-proof majority According to a report from House on a 55-12 vote, but things remain at a STRAIGHT FROM non-partisan staff, the House also has standstill in the House.

THE CAPITOL processed only 333 committee reports, – A bill exempting $10,200 in unSHANE MEKELAND the fewest at this point in an odd-num- BY REP. employment insurance income, the MN HOUSE 15B bered session since 2011. same exempted by the federal governWhile it is true major issues typiment, to eliminate a surprise tax bill for cally are resolved during the latter stages of any people who have been out of work. given session, it also is true these are different times – A bill has been authored which applies federal and urgent action is needed on several time-sensitive funds the state is receiving toward defraying costs of matters. So far, legislation to address those issues in-person summer school learning to help struggling has plodded along at a snail’s pace, adding to the students get back on track after a year of distance stress and concerns Minnesota businesses and fami- learning. The bill also provides funding for student lies already were facing. mental health, as well as early learning scholarships.

Legislation to correct tax problems for businessEach of these bills easily could pass the es and workers, provide funding for our law enforce- House with broad, bipartisan support in a matter of ment and to help children who need to catch up in days, not weeks or months. Opportunities to do so school should not be partisan. Here is a look at four are being presented on the House floor but so far bills that warrant prompt approval: have been unsuccessful. In fact, a motion to take up – The SAFE Account sets aside $35 million for legislation preventing tax hikes on Minnesota busimutual aid agreements for anticipated law enforce- nesses who received Paycheck Protection Program ment response for the Derek Chauvin trial and other loans was denied March 15, which happens to be the major public safety events. That bill has been on hold deadline to file business taxes. since the majority’s proposal failed twice weeks ago Failure to act means businesses now will be on the House floor. A common-sense compromise forced to file extensions, burdening them with unworthy of strong, bipartisan support has been put necessary added costs and headaches. There is no leforward. gitimate reason to delay approving these bills; they – Minnesota is the only state in the Upper Mid- are popular ideas. Also, the state has a $1.6 billion west that has yet to exempt forgiven Paycheck Pro- surplus, and it continues receiving one-time federal tection Program loan payments. Without approval of dollars. a bill, businesses could owe hundreds of thousands The need is there, and Minnesotans want the of dollars or more in state income taxes simply for House to deliver results. Time is of the essence, and using the funds as intended by the federal govern- the House needs to act now.

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Breaking the silence The media called it a bombshell interenough to warrant professional help. view. With more than 17 million viewers, This culture of secrecy stops people it was certainly a blockbuster. But to some from getting help or offering help to somewho have bottled up their pain out of fear of one who needs it. That needs to change now. being judged, it was brave.

By encouraging open discussions about Whether or not you believe Prince Harsuicide, we can send messages to others that ry and Meghan Markle, their tell-all special they are not alone, that there is hope and with Oprah Winfrey, aired March 7, has that people do survive. shed light on festering social issues such as I am one of those people. racism and mental illness.

I have written a suicide note, and once I Although they are not our monarch, EXPRESSIONS BY EL even wrote my own obituary. I have had seBritain’s royal family has captivated Ameri- BY ELLARRY PRENTICE rious thoughts about ending my life at least cans for ages. I vividly remember my mom five times in the past decade. To be honest, dabbing her eyes as we watched the televised funeral of I even thought about it this winter.

Princess Diana and hundreds of thousands sobbing as What’s changed from years ago is that I’ve mustered her casket passed through the streets of London. the courage to talk about it. And that courage is because Harry was the tender age of 12 when he lost his of stories of resilience and recovery. mother, the most media-hunted person in the world.

Hearing survivors share their stories and writing stoMore than 20 years later, tabloids are still the hunter, and ries about survivors is why my heart still beats. Those Harry and his wife their prey. stories gave me the courage to confide in others and to I don’t consider myself to be enthralled by the House chip away at the shame I was carrying. of Windsor, but I’ve always admired Diana’s kindness We can beautify our brokenness by using our stories and her compassion for working on behalf of those she to chip away at the stigma that constrains people from described as rejected by society. Her own pain fueled her talking about their suicidal thoughts. empathy, and she became the first person in the royal Even if you don’t experience suicidal thoughts in family to talk openly about her struggles with mental ill- your lifetime, there is a chance you will know somebody ness, including depression and eating disorders, despite who is. The silence must be broken here too. We must societal stigma. voice our support for those who are struggling. We must Meghan, the daughter-in-law Diana never met, has listen, without judgement, to people who confide in us, now voiced her own struggles, telling Oprah she expe- offer support and help them find professional help. rienced thoughts of suicide before she and Harry left The interview has divided the country, but Meghan’s England and their roles as working members of the royal admission about suicidality should be uniting us in a family. quest to have open discussions about mental health and “I was ashamed to say it at the time and ashamed to talk about how those who have suicidal ideation can have to admit it to Harry,” Meghan said while speaking move forward in getting help. one-on-one with Oprah about her isolating and lonely Meghan compared her life to Ariel in “The Little stint as a senior royal. “But I knew that if I didn’t say it, Mermaid.” She fell in love with a prince and then lost then I would do it. I just didn’t want to be alive anymore. her voice when the palace was unwilling to refute negaAnd that was a very clear and real and frightening, con- tive and false media coverage of her. stant thought.”

But in the end, the Disney princess, and now MarThere are mixed opinions about the validity of that kle, gets her voice back. statement. I hope it’s true; I really do, because Meghan’s Meghan showed us that mental illness and feeling candor sparked immediate conversations about suicidal trapped in silence can affect anyone, whether you live in thoughts – conversations we need to have. a palace or in poverty. And she alluded to an important The stigma attached to mental illness that was pres- truth: We have no idea what someone is going through ent in Diana’s time and long before that still exists, and it behind closed doors. has been perpetuated by silence. Suicide continues to be a “Even the people that smile and shine the brightest topic that, to many, is unspeakable. People are ashamed, lights. You need to have compassion for what it actually afraid they can’t be helped, fearful of being judged by a potentially going on,” she said. cruel world or convinced their problems aren’t serious

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Heck is spot on

James A. Hovda, Rice Benton County Sheriff Troy Heck’s article, “Situational awareness,” was timely considering spring and warm weather is at hand.

His article was spot on and well written.

Our community has no shortage of vagabonds and undesirables waiting to relieve you of your possessions. Or, worse, hurt you. I observe many good citizens with eyes glued to their phones or other de-

Addicts are not bad people

Mark Jacobson, Winona Addiction is a disease that can be hard for the addicted person to explain to their family and friends. Some aspects of addiction are isolation, depression and denial that the dependency exists in the first place.

Addictions and substance abuse disorders carry too much stigma. There are well-known facts about addiction that scientists agree on. For example, addiction is a disease of the brain.

Here are three myths about addiction and recovery that are well established in society today: – Addicts are bad people and don’t deserve help: Of course, addicted people aren’t bad people, but they are sick, can do bad or illegal things and need help. Many people addicted to drugs don’t see a way out of their predicament. Unfortunately, these people may do desperate things to continue to stay high and continue to use despite negative consequences.

– An addicted person chooses to stay addicted: At any given time, a person who isn’t savvy about the facts surrounding addiction and recovery claims addiction is a choice. This belief is one thing that can prevent addicted people from getting help. Addiction prevents people

vices, joggers with their earbuds not having a care in the world. All are oblivious as to what is going on around them.

Our area is not the safe place it used to be. Our road system allows the importation of all the above, not to mention those who reside locally.

Being aware of what is going on around you is important. Try not to be a statistic. His message was simple and straight forward.

from making healthy decisions.

– People get addicted to just one thing: This myth is a common misconception. It’s easy to believe a person addicted to oxycontin can have an alcoholic drink now and then, but this isn’t the case. Cessation of all alcohol and drugs is considered important in recovery.

Addiction is a disease, and there is nothing to be ashamed of if you or somebody you care about has been affected by it. To get free from a substance use disorder’s grip, you must quit using and start the road to recovery.

Building a new support network and creating new habits is essential to sustaining your life in recovery.

Being in a safe place that also offers a therapeutic environment can make all the difference. If you are ready to stop, call the national helpline at 1-800-662HELP. This is a confidential, free 24/7 service for individuals or family members facing mental health or addiction issues. This service provides referrals to various community services and treatment facilities.

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Walz adjusts mitigation Restrictions lifted, vaccine eligibility expands

BY NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS – It has been almost a year to the day since Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz imposed restrictions on schools, the hospitality industry and the community at large in hopes to fend off the coronavirus pandemic. In April 2020 as part of his State of the State address, Walz said, “We are bracing for a storm of epic proportions.”

He was right.

Nearly 7,000 Minnesota lives have been claimed by the complications of COVID-19 – 80 in Benton County alone. The virus and its impacts have affected likely every human life in some way.

Yet, as the snow melts and residents look to

spring, Walz said the storm is calming. He announced lifted restrictions that took effect noon March 15.

“The thaw is here, but in Minnesota we know better than to let our guard down at the first sign of spring,” Walz said. “Keep doing what you need to do to stay safe, and we’ll get through this together.”

As part of Walz’s latest emergency executive order 21-11, groups of up to 15 may gather indoors and groups of up to 50 may take part in outdoor gatherings. Pod sizes for youth outdoor sports have increased to 50, and occupancy limits on religious services are removed but social distancing remains.

Salons and barbers also no longer have occupancy limits. Fitness centers and pools can have 50% capac-

DOCUMENT 04 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS 2021 CSAH 1 Trail Improvements Sauk Rapids, Minnesota SEH No. SAUKR 150932 SP No. 191-090-002 Notice is hereby given that Online Bids will be received by the City Administrator until 11:00 a.m., Thursday, April 15, 2021, via QuestCDN for the furnishing of all labor and material for the construction of 2021 CSAH 1 Trail Improvements.

The bid opening will be held at City Hall located at 250 Summit Avenue North, Sauk Rapids, MN and will be conducted via GoToMeeting, at which time the Online Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud: Sauk Rapids CSAH 1 Trail Bid Letting Thursday, April 15, 2021 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM (CDT) Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet, or smartphone: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/588508517 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,,588508517# United States: +1 (571) 317-3116 - One-touch: tel:+15713173116,,588508517# Access Code: 588-508-517 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: 0.4 ACRE Grubbing 25 TREE Grubbing 1,315 CU YD Common Excavation (P) 1,660 CU YD Muck Excavation 3,900 SQ YD Geotextile Fabric Type V 3,829 CU YD Select Granular Borrow (LV) 973 CU YD Aggregate Base (CV) Class 5 (P) 94 SQ YD Bituminous Patch Special 440 TON Type SP 9.5 Wearing Course Mixture (2,C) 144 LIN FT 18- to 51-Inch RC Pipe 310 SQ FT 6-Inch Concrete Walk 200 LIN FT Wire Fence Design 60V-9322 0.85 ACRE Residential Seeding 270 SQ FT Crosswalk Multi-Component The Bidding Documents may be seen at the Issuing Office of SEH located at 1200 25th Avenue South, P.O. tBox 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

ity with no more than 50 people at outdoor classes.

And, entertainment venues can now allow 50% capacity up to 250 people – both indoors and out.

Restaurants and bars will be allowed 75% capacity with a limit of 250 people. (A total of 500 as the limit is separate from outdoors and indoors).

Bar seating now includes groups of four.

As spring progresses, more mitigation measures will loosen with large venues allowed to open April 1 and workers returning to offices by choice April 15.

Walz’s announcement came as Minnesota is making progress administering COVID-19 vaccinations. According to the governor’s staff, nearly 1.2 million Minnesotans and more than 70% of seniors have gotten a shot.

On March 10, Walz announced two additional groups in his vaccine rollout were eligible to receive

the inoculation. Those tiers include essential workers and people with underlying health conditions.

Minnesota Department of Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm cautioned Minnesotans to stay diligent as the mitigation measure dials turn forward.

“It’s important to not let our guard down until we’ve finished the job,” Malcolm said. “COVID-19 is still circulating in our communities, and we’re seeing the new variants more frequently.

We need to keep up the prevention measures like masking, social distancing, staying home when sick and getting tested when appropriate. Those basic tools – along with the safe and effective vaccines – will help us end this pandemic and get to those brighter days ahead.”

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS RECLAMATION AND WIDENING OF 105th St. NW WATAB TOWNSHIP, BENTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA Sealed proposals for the furnishing of all labor, materials and equipment for the reclamation and widening and bituminous surfacing of 3,133 LF of 105TH St NW in Watab Township, Benton County, will be received by the Watab Township Board of Supervisors at the Watab Township Hall, 660 75th St. NW, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379, until 7:00 pm on Tuesday April 6th, 2021. Shortly thereafter, at 7:15 pm bids will be opened at a regular Town Board Meeting and publicly read aloud.

Major Items of work are: Common excavation 210 CY Pavement Reclamation 3,640 SY Type SP 12.5 Wearing Course Mix 2,100 Ton Granular Borrow 1,016 CY Aggregate Base Cl 5 1,819 Ton Erosion, sediment control and turf establishment items.

The contract is a unit price contract and is described in detail in the Project Manual.

All work included in the contract shall be completed within 20 working days of date of commencement as stated in the Notice to Proceed.

Project Plans and Documents Proposal Forms, Contract Documents, Plans and Specifications as prepared by Bogart, Pederson & Associates, Inc., Civil Engineer, are on file in the office of said Engineer located at 13076 First Street, Becker, MN 55308.

Copies of the specifications, bid documents, and plans for use by Contractors in submitting a bid may be downloaded at: https://www.questCDN.com for a $15.00 fee. Plans and specs are also available at: Bogart, Pederson & Associates, Inc.at the address listed above for a printed copy fee of $100.00.

Bid documents obtained by any other means or from any other website may result in bids being rejected due to lack of response to project addendums, if any.

The Township Board reserves the right to waive any informalities or to reject any or all bids or accept an individual component thereof. Each Bid must be accompanied by a Bid Bond in an amount equal to 5% of the total bid.

Julie Johnson, Chair, Watab Twp. R-10-2B

Public Notice eBidDocTM Number 7684697 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 March 9, 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.

Minimum wage rates to be paid by the Contractors have been predetermined and are subject to the Work Hours Act of 1962, P.L. 87-581 and implementing regulations.

READ CAREFULLY THE WAGE SCALES AND DIVISION A OF THE SPECIAL PROVISIONS AS THEY AFFECT THIS/THESE PROJECT/PROJECTS The Minnesota Department of Transportation hereby notifies all bidders: in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Act), as amended and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Subtitle A Part 21, Non-discrimination in Federallyassisted programs of the Department of Transportation, it will affirmatively assure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded maximum opportunity to participate and/or to submit bids in response to this invitation, and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, disability, age, religion, sex or national origin in consideration for an award; in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, and Title 23, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 230 Subpart A-Equal Employment Opportunity on Federal and Federal-Aid Construction Contracts (including supportive services), it will affirmatively assure increased participation of minority groups and disadvantaged persons and women in all phases of the highway construction industry, and that on any project constructed pursuant to this advertisement equal employment opportunity will be provided to all persons without regard to their race, color, disability, age, religion, sex or national origin; in accordance with the Minnesota Human Rights Act, Minnesota Statute 363A.08 Unfair discriminatory Practices, it will affirmatively assure that on any project constructed pursuant to this advertisement equal employment opportunity will be offered to all persons without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, membership

or activity in a local commission, disability, sexual orientation, or age; in accordance with the Minnesota Human Rights Act, Minnesota Statute 363A.36 Certificates of Compliance for Public Contracts, and 363A.37 Rules for Certificates of Compliance, it will assure that appropriate parties to any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement possess valid Certificates of Compliance.

If you are not a current holder of a compliance certificate issued by the Minnesota Department of Human Rights and intend to bid on any job in this advertisement you must contact the Department of Human Rights immediately for assistance in obtaining a certificate.

The following notice from the Minnesota Department of Human Rights applies to all contractors: “It is hereby agreed between the parties that Minnesota Statute, section 363A.36 and Minnesota Rules, parts 5000.3400 to 5000.3600 are incorporated into any contract between these parties based on this specification or any modification of it. A copy of Minnesota Statute 363A.36 and Minnesota Rules, parts 5000.3400 to 5000.3600 is available upon request from the contracting agency.”

“It is hereby agreed between the parties that this agency will require affirmative action requirements be met by contractors in relation to Minnesota Statute 363A.36 and Minnesota Rules 5000.3600. Failure by a contractor to implement an affirmative action plan or make a good faith effort shall result in revocation of its certificate or revocation of the contract (Minnesota Statute 363A.36, Subd. 2 and 3).”

A minimum goal of 6.7 % Good Faith Effort to be subcontracted to Disadvantaged Business Enterprises.

Bid security in the amount of 5 percent of the Bid must accompany each Bid in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders. Bid security may be retained until the contract has been awarded and executed, but not longer than 60 calendar days from the date of opening bids. No bidder may withdraw their bid for a period of 60 calendar days after the bid opening.

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: March 20 and April 3, 2021 QuestCDN: March 20, 2021 City of Sauk Rapids website: http://www.ci.saukrapids.mn.us March 20, 2021 MnDOT website: March 20, 2021 R-11/13-2B

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STATE OF MINNESOTA)

COUNTY OF BENTON )

PUBLIC NOTICE Sect-04 Twp-038 Range-028 20.00 AC S 659.55 FT OF THE E1/2 OF THE NE1/4

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DISTRICT COURT SEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DOUGLAS R STEWART 05.00076.00 2020 $420.73 Sect-07 Twp-038 Range-028 1.00 AC TO: ALL PERSONS WITH A LEGAL INTEREST IN THE E 150 FT OF N 290.4 FT OF PARCELS OF REAL PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THE NE1/4 OF THE NE1/4 FOLLOWING DELINQUENT TAX LIST A list of real property in Benton County on which delinquent JERRY ZURN & 05.00274.00 2020 $238.27 property taxes and penalties are due has been filed with the ANITA A ZURN District Court Administrator of Benton County. This list is subject Sect-22 Twp-038 Range-028 to forfeiture because of delinquent taxes.

11.00 AC The property owner, taxpayer, or other interested person must THE E1/2 OF THE E1/2 OF THE E1/2 OF THE NE1/4 either pay the tax and penalty plus interest and costs, or file a LYING N OF THE THREAD OF THE WEST BRANCH written objection with the District Court Administrator. The OF THE RUM RIVER objection must be filed by April 25th, 2021, stating the reason why the tax or penalty is not due on the property. If no objection is MATTHEW R MULHOLLAM 05.00288.05 2020 $501.92 filed, a court judgment will be entered against the property for the Sect-23 Twp-038 Range-028 unpaid tax, penalty, interest, and costs.

24.99 AC For property under court judgment, the period of redemption NW1/4 OF THE NE1/4 LESS E 467 FT OF N467 FT & begins on the second Monday of May, 2021, and ends three years LESS THE W1/2 OF THE W1/2 later. The period of redemption means the time within which taxes must be paid to avoid losing the property through forfeiture. JEANETTE GAPINSKI 05.00370.00 2020 $35.58 To avoid forfeiture, taxes must be paid by the second Monday Sect-29 Twp-038 Range-028 in May, 2024.

20.58 AC To determine how much interest and costs must be added to W 679 FT OF SW1/4 SW1/4 pay the tax in full, contact the Benton County Auditor-Treasurer’s Office, Courthouse, P O Box 129, Foley, MN 56329, telephone LANGOLA TOWNSHIP number (320) 968-5006.

LEAH A WALZ 06.00007.02 2020 $296.75 Cheri Woehler Sect-01 Twp-038 Range-031 District Court Administrator 14.86 AC County of Benton, Minnesota PART OF THE SE1/4 OF THE SW1/4 COMMENCING AT Delinquent Tax List THE SE CORNER THENCE W TO THE SW CORNER OF Office of the County Auditor-Treasurer THE S1/2 OF THE SW1/4 TH N 82.53 FT TH NELY County of Benton, State of Minnesota 640.04 FT TH NELY 127.69 FT TH NELY 356.56 FT TO The following table contains a list of real property located THE S LINE OF THE N 524.04 FT TH SELY 1925.31 in BENTON COUNTY on which taxes and penalties became FT TO THE E LINE TH S 808.50 FT TO THE POINT OF delinquent on January 2, 2021. Interest calculated from January BEGINNING LESS 9.64 AC TO TRESCO ACRES 1, 2021 and county costs must be paid along with the total tax and penalties in order for a parcel of real property to be removed from JAMES E MILLS & the delinquent tax list.

LAURIE R MILLS 06.00316.00 2020 $865.66 Sect-33 Twp-038 Range-031 OWNER PARCEL NUMBER & TAX TAXES, 10.29 AC OF RECORD LEGAL DESCRIPTION YEAR DUE SW1/4 OF THE SE1/4 OF THE SE1/4 THROUGH 3/31/2021

ALBERTA TOWNSHIP DALE M BEHREND 01.00369.00 2020 Sect-31 Twp-038 Range-029 .60 AC THE E 198 FEET OF THE N 132 FEET OF THE NE1/4 OF THE NE1/4

$328.77

GILMANTON TOWNSHIP GEORGE MASTEY 02.00100.02 2020 $28.90 Sect-07 Twp-037 Range-029 .38 AC PART OF THE SW1/4 OF THE SW1/4 COMMENCING 16.5 FT N OF THE SW CORNER OF THE N1/2 SE1/4 RICHARD K TRAUGOTT 02.00324.01 2020 $1,834.94 Sect-24 Twp-037 Range-029 13.79 AC THAT PART OF THE NE1/4 OF THE NE1/4 LYING N OF JONQUIL RD MAVERICK M WOLF 02.00356.00 2020 $87.53 Sect-26 Twp-037 Range-029 .24 AC PART OF NE1/4 SW1/4 COMMENCING 2428.5 FT NLY OF SE CORNER OF THE SW ¼ THENCE WESTERLY 183 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING THENCE WESTERLY 117 FEET THENCE NORTHERLY 90 FEET THENCE EASTERLY 117 FEET THENCE SOUTHERLY 90 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING TANYA M PETERICK 02.00357.00 2020 $233.51 Sect-26 Twp-037 Range-029 .34 AC PART OF THE NE1/4 OF THE SW1/4 COMMENCING 2225.6 FT NORTHERLY OF THE SE CORNER OF THE SW1/4 THENCE WESTERLY 183 FT TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING THENCE SOUTHERLY 45 FT THENCE WESTERLY 117 FT THENCE NORTHERLY 125 FT THENCE EASTERLY 117 FT THENCE SOUTHERLY 80 FT TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING THOMAS SCAPANSKI 02.00626.00 2020 Sect-09 Twp-037 Range-029 STUMVOLL ADDITION Lot-001 Block-001 5.02 AC GRAHAM TOWNSHIP JENNA JOHNSON-PRUDHOMME 04.00206.00 2020 Sect-23 Twp-038 Range-030 1.01 AC THE E 214.5 FT OF N 205 FT OF THE NE1/4 OF THE NE1/4 JAMES R SCHAEFER 04.00297.00 2020 Sect-33 Twp-038 Range-030 40.00 AC SW1/4 OF THE NE1/4

$391.87

$44.78

$615.57

GRANITE LEDGE TOWNSHIP RICHARD DALE CURLEY JR & LIBERTY JO HARLOW 05.00038.00 2020 $416.00 Sect-03 Twp-038 Range-028 5.00 AC THE S 330 FT OF THE W 660 FT OF THE S1/2 OF THE SW1/4 NICHOLE BUECKERS RUSSELL W STRIKER TR C/D & JOYCE E STRIKER TR C/D 05.00039.00 2020

$805.34

DAVID HECHSEL & MARIE HECHSEL

THE SE1/4 COMMENCING AT THE SW CORNER THENCE EASTERLY 1292.12 FT THENCE NORTHERLY 701 FT THENCE NORTHWESTERLY 168.76 FT THENCE NORTHWESTERLY 437.16 FT THENCE WESTERLY 276.7 FT THENCE NORTHERLY 456.46 FT TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING THENCE EASTERLY 671.19 FT THENCE NORTHERLY 145 FT THENCEWESTERLY TO A LINE BEARING NORTHERLY FROM THE POINT OF BEGINNING THENCE SOUTHERLY TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING MAYWOOD TOWNSHIP JOHN ROBAK 08.00067.00 2020 Sect-06 Twp-037 Range-028 49.63 AC W1/2 NW1/4 LESS S 290 FT OF W 300 FT OF SW1/4 NW1/4

$679.47

TAMI J BENIKE 08.00137.10 2020 $40.18 Sect-11 Twp-037 Range-028 3.33 AC THAT PORTION OF FORMER BN RR BRANCH LINE R-O-W LYING WITHIN SW1/4 SE1/4 LESS W 330 FT JOSEPH R JACOBS TRUST AGREEMENT RALPH R JACOBS-L/E 08.00321.00 2020 $1,227.73 Sect-25 Twp-037 Range-028 4.99 AC N 580 FT OF E 375 FT OF NE1/4 SE 1/4 KEVIN D JOHNSON & KIRK J PAULSON 08.00402.00 2020 Sect-31 Twp-037 Range-028 73.35 AC S1/2 NW1/4

$131.04

MINDEN TOWNSHIP SPLIT RAIL RANCH LLC 09.00067.00 2020 $1,205.50 Sect-05 Twp-036 Range-030 40.00 AC SW1/4 NW1/4

SPLIT RAIL RANCH LLC 09.00068.00 2020 Sect-05 Twp-036 Range-030 40.00 AC 06.00365.00 2020 $1,238.85 SE1/4 NW1/4

$145.08

Sect-35 Twp-038 Range-031 SPLIT RAIL RANCH LLC 09.00072.00 2020 $324.35 .54 AC Sect-05 Twp-036 Range-030 PART OF GOV LOT 4 COMMENCING 823 FT S OF NW 40.00 AC CORNER TH E 60 FT TH S 387 FT TH WLY ALONG THE NW1/4 SW1/4 SHORELINE TO THE INTERSECTION WITH THE WEST LINE OF LOT 4 TH N TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING JASON ROD EKEN LESS THE N 100 FT MINNESOTA HUNTING LAND TRUST-C/D 09.00403.00 2020 $681.41 DAVID HECHSEL & Sect-27 Twp-036 Range-030 MARIE HECHSEL 06.00366.00 2020 $515.97 .72 AC Sect-35 Twp-038 Range-031 PART OF NE1/4 NE1/4 LESS PART 100 FT OF THE S 387 FT OF THE K/A 218C ON MNDOT R/W PLAT NO 05-9 W 60 FT OF GOV LOT 4 SBX RENTALS LLC 09.00565.03 2020 $679.72 DAVID HECHSEL & Sect-31 Twp-036 Range-030 MARIE HECHSEL 06.00525.00 2020 $134.89 2.62 AC Sect-35 Twp-038 Range-031 426.74 FT X 240 FT X 286.74 FT KUEHN’S LAKE SHORE LOTS X 556.05 FT TR IN NW1/4 THE W 17 FT OF LOT 1 LARRY D STEINER 09.00660.00 2020 $1,304.30 MAYHEW LAKE TOWNSHIP Sect-28 Twp-036 Range-030 JONATHON KNUTSON & BRENNAN’S ADDITION BERNITA KNUTSON 07.00094.00 2020 $553.09 Lot-008 Sect-08 Twp-037 Range-030 .46 AC LARRY D STEINER 09.00661.00 2020 $564.01 PART OF NW1/4 SW1/4 Sect-28 Twp-036 Range-030 BRENNAN’S ADDITION ANDREW CHARLES WELSH 07.00102.00 2020 $735.05 Lot-009 Sect-09 Twp-037 Range-030 47.90 AC LARRY D STEINER 09.00662.00 2020 $201.93 PART OF N1/2 SE1/4 COMMENCING Sect-28 Twp-036 Range-030 2217.21 FT N OF THE SW CORNER OF THE SE1/4 BRENNAN’S ADDITION Lot-010 ANDREW CHARLES WELSH 07.00103.00 2020 $529.70 Sect-09 Twp-037 Range-030 LARRY D STEINER 09.00663.00 2020 $201.93 67.10 AC Sect-28 Twp-036 Range-030 PART OF W1/2 SE1/4 COMMENCING AT THE SW BRENNAN’S ADDITION CORNER SE1/4 TH NLY 2217.21 FT Lot-011 TH EASTERLY 523.11 FT THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY 820.48 FT THENCE SOUTHERLY 2106.87 FT THENCE DAVID R GUNDERSON 09.00763.00 2020 $190.39 WESTERLY 1340.04 FT TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING Sect-30 Twp-036 Range-030 HIGHLAND PARK KEVIN L WIEBER & Lot-018 Block-004 TRACEY L WIEBER 07.00293.01 2020 $201.58 PLUS 1/2 VACATED BEVERLY AVE Sect-24 Twp-037 Range-030 26.37 AC JENNIFER R GADACZ 09.01071.00 2020 $1,009.33 S 870.33 FT OF SW1/4 SE1/4 Sect-28 Twp-036 Range-030 WAPICADA VILLAGE BRANDON G REHNKE 07.00429.02 2020 $177.67 Lot-012 Block-003 Sect-34 Twp-037 Range-030 20.18 AC JESSICA J NELSON E1/2 E1/2 SW1/4 EXCEPTING -RADEMACHER 09.01189.00 2020 $1,176.04 THEREFROM: THE S 1303.28 FT OF THE E1/2 Sect-28 Twp-036 Range-030 E1/2 SW1/4 ADAM’S ACRES Lot-001 Block-001 BRANDON G REHNKE 07.00430.01 2020 $547.08 Sect-34 Twp-037 Range-030 WASHINGTON PLACE LLC 09.01328.00 2020 $561.39 67.79 AC Sect-34 Twp-036 Range-030 COMMENCING AT THE SW CORNER OF W1/2 EBERHARDT ADDITION SE1/4 TH ELY 1292.12 FT THENCE NORTHERLY 701 FT Lot-001 Block-001 THENCE NORTHWESTERLY 168.76 FT TH NWLY 437.16 FT TH NWLY 276.7 ST GEORGE TOWNSHIP FT THENCE NORTHERLY 456.46 FT THENCE EASTERLY BACKES BARNYARD LLC 10.00276.03 2020 $236.98 671.19 FT THENCE NORHTERLY TO THE NE CORNER Sect-19 Twp-036 Range-029 THENCE WESTERLY TO THE NW CORNER OF THE W1/2 OF THE SE1/4 THENCE SOUTHERLY TO THE Tax notice page 13 POINT OF BEGINNING LESS PART OF THE W1/2 OF

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DALE BEHREND 12.00502.00 2020 $1,338.95 TOWN OF RICE Sect-35 Twp-037 Range-031 Lot-003 Block-009 34.57 AC 3.63 AC NW1/4 NE1/4 LESS PART LYING E 645 FT OF N 245 FT OF NW1/4 KATIE SCHOLL 15.00629.00 2020 $319.29 SELY OF LINE COMMENCING AT THE SW CORNER NW1/4 Sect-28 Twp-038 Range-031 THENCE E 511.69 FT TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING FOX MEADOWS THENCE NORTHEASTERLY SAMUEL M WELLER 12.00811.00 2020 $211.26 Lot-014 Block-001 968.42 FT TO THE EAST LINE Sect-10 Twp-037 Range-031 ROSE ANNA BEACH LOREN K YARMON & BACKES BARNYARD LLC 10.00280.00 2020 $192.88 Lot-040 JANE M YARMON 15.00795.00 2020 $28.99 Sect-19 Twp-036 Range-029 Sect-28 Twp-038 Range-031 24.42 AC ELLEN L BARBER 12.00878.00 2020 $649.43 YARMONS CORNER SE1/4 NW1/4 LESS E 514 FT Sect-10 Twp-037 Range-031 OUTLOT A ROSE ANNA BEACH CHRISTOPHER T NEIS 10.00501.00 2020 $479.47 Lot-114 & LOT 115 CITY OF ST CLOUD Sect-33 Twp-036 Range-029 BRIAN A DROWN & 24.57 AC LEROY THEISEN & RICHARD BRAEGELMANN 17.00148.00 2020 $1,638.72 NW1/4 NE1/4 LESS 15.43 AC TO NANCY THEISEN 12.00969.00 2020 $38.33 Sect-36 Twp-036 Range-031 PLAT Sect-14 Twp-037 Range-031 EAST ST CLOUD LAKE VIEW Lot-011 Block-002 JASON D YOSS & Lot-032 TAMMY D BUECKERS-YOSS 10.00621.00 2020 $362.51 JONATHAN CHOCK 17.00152.00 2020 $1,394.55 Sect-33 Twp-036 Range-029 TAMRA BERGSTEDT 12.00971.00 2020 $313.57 Sect-36 Twp-036 Range-031 EAGLE VIEW COMMONS Sect-14 Twp-037 Range-031 EAST ST CLOUD Lot-002 Block-007 LAKE VIEW Lot-016 Block-002 Lot-034 S1/2 OF LOTS 16 17 18 19 & 20 CORY A ALTHAUS & CHELSEA ALTHAUS 10.00676.00 2020 $397.56 MARY B ISAACS 12.01081.00 2020 $6,196.71 MATTHEW OGREN 17.00393.00 2020 $186.80 Sect-20 Twp-036 Range-029 Sect-27 Twp-037 Range-031 Sect-36 Twp-036 Range-031 COUNTRY HILLSIDE ACRES SHOREWOOD PARK OWNERS SUBD LOT 47 AUDIT 1916 Lot-002 Block-001 4.49 AC Lot-005 Lot-002 Block-001 PART OF LYING NELY OF LOT 5 BLOCK 36 OF ST SAUK RAPIDS TOWNSHIP RANDALL L IRELAND 12.01359.00 2020 $607.17 CLOUD PARK KATHLEEN PHILLIPS 11.00056.00 2020 $37.92 Sect-22 Twp-037 Range-031 Sect-04 Twp-036 Range-031 OLTZ ESTATES ASHLEY HUMPHREY & 10.50 AC Lot-001 Block-002 WILLIAM HUMPHREY 17.00479.00 2020 $1,571.91 LOT ONE LESS LOTS IN Sect-36 Twp-036 Range-031 MISSISSIPPI VIEW ADDITION LESS TRACTS JEFFREY S BOVITZ & A A WRIGHT’S ADDN LAUREL A BOVITZ 12.01930.00 2020 $28.90 Lot-008 Block-002 NORBERT P FRIEDMAN & Sect-14 Twp-037 Range-031 PATRICIA FRIEDMAN 11.00137.01 2020 $33.41 SANDY SHORES JOSEPH D PENNISTON 17.00781.00 2020 $1,712.60 Sect-14 Twp-036 Range-031 .22 AC Sect-35 Twp-036 Range-031 .16 AC BURTON PLACE NW ST CLOUD PARK PART OF S1/2 SE1/4 NE1/4 COMM Lot-008 Block-008 AT NE CORNER TH SLY 101.64 FT THENCE SOUTHERLY JOSHUA J MOHS 12.01977.00 2020 $34.16 11 FT THENCE WESTERLY 876.5 FT Sect-34 Twp-037 Range-031 KIM L DUBROWSKY 17.00819.00 2020 $1,530.23 TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING THENCE MISSISSIPPI RIV STOR CIC #29-4 Sect-35 Twp-036 Range-031 SOUTHWESTERLY 203.5 FT THENCE WESTERLY UNIT 71 ST CLOUD PARK 35.53 FT THENCE NORTHEASTERLY TO A POINT Lot-009 Block-013 THENCE EASTERLY 35.53 FT TO THE POINT OF JOSHUA J MOHS 12.01978.00 2020 $34.16 & SLY 5 FT OF LOT 10 BEGINNING Sect-34 Twp-037 Range-031 MISSISSIPPI RIV STOR CIC #29-4 ANDREW A RONNEI & MASON J APPERT 11.00261.00 2020 $67.94 UNIT 72 ELENA M RONNEI 17.00865.00 2020 $1,275.35 Sect-04 Twp-036 Range-031 Sect-35 Twp-036 Range-031 MISSISSIPPI VIEW ADDITION JOSHUA J MOHS 12.01979.00 2020 $34.16 ST CLOUD PARK Lot-025 Sect-34 Twp-037 Range-031 Lot-005 Block-018 MISSISSIPPI RIV STOR CIC #29-4 WATAB TOWNSHIP UNIT 73 ALI DURBI & ELLEN L BARBER 12.00091.00 2020 $74.00 SHUKRI AMIR 17.00876.00 2020 $577.45 Sect-10 Twp-037 Range-031 JOSHUA J MOHS 12.01980.00 2020 $34.16 Sect-35 Twp-036 Range-031 .27 AC Sect-34 Twp-037 Range-031 ST CLOUD PARK PART OF GOV LOT 4 MISSISSIPPI RIV STOR CIC #29-4 Lot-005 Block-019 UNIT 74 JASON JOCHUM & KATHERINE HUSBY, JOAN SCHMITT, RONALD W JERDE 12.00122.00 2020 $1,186.68 JOSHUA J MOHS 12.01981.00 2020 $34.16 JOYCE DRACH. TIMOTHY HILL, ANNE HILL, Sect-10 Twp-037 Range-031 Sect-34 Twp-037 Range-031 & ROBERT HILL 17.00892.00 2020 $949.36 6.34 AC MISSISSIPPI RIV STOR CIC #29-4 Sect-35 Twp-036 Range-031 THAT PART OF SW1/4 COMMENCING AT UNIT 75 ST CLOUD PARK THE S1/4 CORNER TH W ON S LINE 724.80 FT TO SWLY Lot-007 Block-020 RIGH OF WAY LINE OF NORTHERN PACIFIC CITY OF FOLEY RAILROAD WHICH IS THE POINT OF BEGINNING SCOTT SHERK & ALOISE D DUDEK & TH W ON S LINE SW1/4 345.20 FT MARDEL SHERK 13.00089.00 2020 $906.12 DELORES F DUDEK 17.00908.00 2020 $704.44 TH 1597.42 FT TO POINT ON SW Sect-26 Twp-037 Range-029 Sect-35 Twp-036 Range-031 RIGHT OF WAY LINE THENCE SELY ON THE RIGHT OF F G SMITH’S SUB OF SE1/4 SW1/4 ST CLOUD PARK WAY LINE 1637.95 FT TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING Lot-006 Lot-007 Block-021 W/UNDIVIDED 2/3 INTEREST TO JASON JOCHUM & W/ WLY 75 FT OF NLY 176 FT UNDIVIDED 1/3 INTEREST TO RONALD W JERDE LARRY T YOUNG & JAMES B HOLT 13.00169.00 2020 $1,576.46 PATRICIA JO YOUNG 17.00979.00 2020 $1,808.29 ELAINE D WATTS 12.00179.00 2020 $350.19 Sect-26 Twp-037 Range-029 Sect-35 Twp-036 Range-031 Sect-11 Twp-037 Range-031 FOLEY’S RE-ARRANGEMENT OF TOWN ST CLOUD PARK 1.08 AC Lot-002 Block-004 Lot-014 Block-027 PART OF NE1/4 SW1/4 COMMENCING AT & LOT 3 S1/4 CORNER OF SEC 11 THENCE N 1379.87 FT TH MATTHEW OGREN 17.01064.00 2020 $3,349.68 NWLY 1129.66 FT TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING TH = JAMES B HOLT 13.00170.00 2020 $1,576.46 Sect-35 Twp-036 Range-031 NWLY 216.50 FT TH Sect-26 Twp-037 Range-029 ST CLOUD PARK NWLY 216.50 FT TH SELY 216.50 FOLEY’S RE-ARRANGEMENT OF TOWN Lot-005 Block-036 FT TH SELY 216.50 FT TO THE Lot-004 Block-004 POINT OF BEGINNING & LOT 5 CLAYTON J MCCALL & CAROL L MCCALL 17.01280.00 2020 $1,678.35 TIMOTHY J THAEMERT & KURTIS L ORTH 13.00491.00 2020 $918.56 Sect-31 Twp-036 Range-030 NICHOLAS J THAEMERT 12.00388.01 2020 $402.58 Sect-25 Twp-037 Range-029 WOODLAND HILLS-3RD ADDN Sect-25 Twp-037 Range-031 PARK LOTS ADDITION TO FOLEY Lot-003 Block-006 9.89 AC Lot-017 & THE WLY 5 FT OF LOT 4 S 419.05 FT OF E 1039.75 FT OF S1/2 S1/2 SE1/4 & LESS PART CITY OF GILMAN CHRISTOPHER BOTZ COMMENCING AT THE SE STETTLER FAMILY TR 14.00013.02 2020 $2,008.20 BENSON CONSTRUCTION & CORNER TH N 33.01 FT Sect-04 Twp-037 Range-029 REMODELING LLC-C/D 17.01852.00 2020 $389.00 TH W 80.75 FT TH SWLY 77.49 FT 4.00 AC Sect-33 Twp-036 Range-030 ON A CURVE TH SWLY 39.04 FT ON PART OF E1/2 NW1/4 COMMENCING AT THE WATERS EDGE AT DON LAKE CURVE TO S LINE TH E 190.5 FT N1/4 CORNER TH W 1131.15 FT TO THE POINT OF Lot-011 Block-003 TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING BEGINNING THENCE W 200 FT TH S 870 FT TH E 200 FT TH N 870 FT THE POINT OF BEGINNING LORI RAYE DAVIS 17.02376.00 2020 $190.49 TIMOTHY J THAEMERT & Sect-32 Twp-036 Range-030 NICHOLAS J THAEMERT 12.00388.04 2020 $31.16 D G CONSTRUCTION INC 14.00037.00 2020 $55.91 AYERS MILL POND Sect-25 Twp-037 Range-031 Sect-33 Twp-038 Range-029 Lot-010 Block-002 .11 AC AUDITORS SUBD OF GILMAN PLAT 1 PART OF SE1/4 SE1/4 COMMENCING AT SE Lot-011 Block-003 TRAC PROPERTIES LLC 17.69596.00 2020 $131.61 CORNER TH N 33.01 FT TH W 80.75 FT TH SWLY 77.94 Sect-32 Twp-036 Range-030 FT ON A CURVE TH SWLY 39.04 FT ON A CURVE TO S JEANETTE GAPINSKI 14.00045.00 2020 $33.66 68.35 AC LINE TH E 190.5 FT TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING Sect-04 Twp-037 Range-029 W1/2 SW1/4 LESS N 590.30 FT OF AUDITORS SUBD OF GILMAN PLAT 1 W 642 FT & LESS E 300 FT OF N 240 FT & LESS N 343.2 DALE BEHREND 12.00501.00 2020 $2,346.74 Lot-002 Block-004 FT OF E 165 FT OF W 807 FT Sect-35 Twp-037 Range-031 & WLY 10 FT OF LOT 1 3.84 AC THE N 245 FT OF NW1/4 NW1/4 CITY OF RICE CITY OF SARTELL LESS E 645 FT SHANE CHAPP 15.00182.00 2020 $671.67 Sect-29 Twp-038 Range-031 Tax notice page 14

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LOTS 3 & 2 74.94 FT TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING TH ROXANNE L ANTIL 19.02150.00 2020 $32.13 NELY 140 FT TO NELY LINE OF LOT 2 & TERMINATING Sect-23 Twp-036 Range-031 KHA PROPERTY LLC 18.00508.00 2020 $14,529.54 BENEDICT ACRES Sect-15 Twp-036 Range-031 RONALD LUBIN 19.01196.00 2020 $1,605.86 Lot-003 Block-001 PRAIRIE MEADOW ESTATES Sect-26 Twp-036 Range-031 Lot-002 Block-001 LEECH’S ADDN TO SAUK RAPIDS MICHAEL J AURELIUS 19.02544.00 2020 $308.47 LYING SWLY OF FOLL LINE COMMENCING Lot-009 Block-001 Sect-15 Twp-036 Range-031 AT THE SE CORNER OF LOT 2 THENCE NELY & N1/2 OF LOT 10 BENTON OAKS 3 ALONG THE SELY LINE OF LOT 2 132.54 FT Lot-001 Block-001 TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING THENCE NWLY 217.62 WILLIAM A DELOVELY PLUS 1/2 VACATED NORTHERLY 10 FT OF HIGH FT TO THE NWLY LINE OF LOT 2 & TERMINATING DALE HUBERT C/D & DR ADJACENT TO THE LOT SHIRLEY HUBERT C/D 19.01221.00 2020 $211.97 KHA PROPERTY LLC 18.00510.00 2020 $2,607.07 Sect-26 Twp-036 Range-031 MELISSA JOPLIN 19.03224.00 2020 $2,842.57 Sect-15 Twp-036 Range-031 LEECH’S ADDN TO SAUK RAPIDS Sect-26 Twp-036 Range-031 PRAIRIE MEADOW ESTATES Lot-008 Block-003 MISSISSIPPI LANDING Lot-004 Block-001 & PART OF LOT 7 & VAC 9 1/2 ST Lot-006 Block-002

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STATE OF MINNESOTA) ) SS COUNTY OF BENTON) I, Nadean Inman, being by me first duly sworn, disposes and says that she is the Auditor-Treasurer of the County of Benton; that she has examined the foregoing list and knows the contents thereof; and that the same is a correct list of taxes delinquent for the year therein appearing upon real estate in said county.

Subscribed and sworn to before me this 12th day of February, 2021.

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) SS I, Cheri Woehler, Court Administrator, Seventh Judicial District, and for the County of Benton, State of Minnesota, do hereby certify that I have carefully compared the foregoing list of the delinquent tax list of Benton County for the year 2020 with the original list and records in this office. I further certify that the hereto annexed and foregoing list of delinquent taxes was filed in my office

by Nadean Inman County Auditor-Treasurer of said Benton County on this 12th day of February, 2021.

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SAUK RAPIDS HERALD | SATURDAY, MARCH 20, 2021 | Page 15

SRR boys hockey season ends with silence Gophers fire Pitino Princeton shuts out Storm in section playoffs

BY EVAN MICHEALSON STAFF WRITER

PHOTOS BY MARK KLAPHAKE

Junior Easton Portner (front, from left) and senior Carter Kayser celebrate with teammates after Portner scored in the Storm’s road win March 13 in Sauk Centre.

Portner was borderline unstoppable against Prairie Centre, piling up five points, including a hat trick.

The high-energy 0 0 3-3 locker room he has had the PRI junior forward continued 0 0 0-0 chance to coach. While this SRR SRR: Kobluk 28 of 29. his pace with his grandest chapter concludes, another

begins.

“They’re dedicated, they’re committed, they’re hardworking and want to succeed,” DeGagne said.

“They’re not just playing to play; they’re playing to achieve something together.”

SRR 9, Prairie Centre 1 Heading into SRR’s regular season finale against Prairie Centre, Easton Portner had established himself as the Storm’s primary scoring threat, logging a goal in five of his last six games.

performance yet, piling up five points while recording a hat trick in the team’s 9-1 victory over the North Stars March 13 at Sauk Centre Civic Arena in Sauk Centre.

The Storm got the hot start they were looking for, as Portner and Teagan Dodge combined for four goals in the opening period to vault the visitors to a strong lead.

Kobluk was clutch between the pipes, making 23 saves on 24 attempts.

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Senior Landon Lunser tries to stuff past the Sauk Centre goalie during the regular season hockey game March 13 in Sauk Centre. Lunser and the Storm experienced a great deal of success offensively, tallying nine goals in a dominant win.

4 2 3-9 0 1 0-1 SRR: First period: 1.

Portner 0:47. 2. Dodge (Portner, Nolan Thell) 6:27.

3. Dodge (Portner, Caleb Euteneuer 9:16. 4. Portner (Euteneuer) 11:05. Second period: 5. Portner (Carter Kayser) 2:32. 7. Keegan Patterson 16:42.

Third period: 8. Patterson 0:08. 9.

Calvin Comstock (Cayden Christensen) 5:53.

10.

Christensen (Kayser) 11:32.

Kobluk 23 of 24.

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The Sauk Rapids-Rice boys hockey team has dealt with increased adversity during the 2020-21 winter sports season. From a two-week quarantine to a five-game winless streak in the early stages of their journey, the squad navigated troubled waters and emerged at the end of the regular season an improved unit all-around.

However, the Storm could not string together a Section 5A playoff run, as the Princeton Tigers struck for the only goals of the game in a 3-0 win March 16 at Sports Arena East in Sauk Rapids.

“Knowing most these kids since they’ve been eighth graders, watching them come so far this year to fall just short was tough to see,” said Brady DeGagne, head coach.

The game was a battle of premier defensive depth, as the teams rarely allowed the other to get close to the net. SRR outshot Princeton 39-31 on the night, including 16 attempts in the first period, but many of them were outside looks and none of them managed to sneak past Tigers goaltender Devon Day. “They didn’t make a lot of mistakes defensively,” DeGagne said. “They played sound, defensive hockey, and that’s exactly what a team needs to do to win hockey games.”

Behind an excellent, 28-save outing from goalie Grayson Kobluk, the Storm kept even with Princeton through two periods as the section showdown remained scoreless entering the third period.

Timmy Donnay found the back of the net two minutes into the final frame for Princeton, giving them the first lead of the contest.

Despite a furious empty-net rally in the final minutes, the Storm could only watch as the Tigers registered a pair of goals with Kobluk on the bench to clinch the win.

“We had the potential to make some scoring opportunities happen,” DeGagne said. “It was a dam full of water and we were beating on it. We had a couple of cracks in it, a couple of holes in it, but we couldn’t get it to fall.”

While DeGagne’s first campaign as SRR’s head coach ended with disappointment and sadness, he is grateful for the remarkable cast of characters within the Storm

The University of Minnesota fired head mens basketball coach Richard Pitino after his eighth season as the leader of the Golden Gophers ended in irrelevance and disappointment.

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BY ANDY THAYER and Purdue (all of which are No. 1-No. 4 seeds in the NCAA tournament), and were ranked as high as 16th in the Associated Press top 25 poll after a surprising 10-2 start. Despite those marquee wins, there were signs it was going to be tough for this team to sustain early success.

First and foremost, the Gophers struggled on the road. Actually, struggled isn’t a strong enough word.

The Gophers were historically awful away from Williams Arena. The team bumbled its way to an 0-10 record on the road this season, one of only three major conference teams in the entire country that failed to win on the road. The inability to win on the road is a function of disorganization and an inability to focus, and it’s hard to look at that road record and conclude the head coach was doing a good job of preparing his team.

The Gophers also shot the ball terribly. The ability of a team to put the ball in the basket is essential to success in basketball (check back every week for more deep statistical insights like that), and despite the Gophers being brutally awful shooters, Pitino had them wantonly jacking up 3s at a nearly unprecedented rate. The Gophers were 13th in the country in 3-point attempts and 334th in 3-point percentage. That seems suboptimal.

It reminds me a little bit of the Timberwolves under Ryan Saunders, who also jacked up 3s at an extremely high rate despite not having an above-average distance shooter on the team besides their center. The difference is Saunders didn’t pick his own players, while Pitino personally recruited the terrible shooters he had jacking up tons of 3s. In related news, neither of those coaches are now employed by Minnesota basketball teams.

The good news for the University of Minnesota is Pitino was almost immediately hired by the University of New Mexico, which means the program is off the hook for the $1.7 million buyout that they would have otherwise been forced to pay their former coach. Paying massive buyouts to state employees is always a bad look, but it would have been even worse in a pandemic where many people are struggling to make ends meet.

The Gophers will have some intriguing options as they search for Pitino’s successor. Many proven coaches with Minnesota ties like Eric Musselman (Arkansas), Brian Dutcher (San Diego State), and Saunders should all be considered prime candidates for the job. The Gophers need to fill the position quickly because the team’s roster is already in flux. Promising freshman guard Jamal Mashburn Jr. has entered the transfer portal, and more players could follow if a suitable replacement isn’t named soon.

Pitino was, by all accounts, a good guy. He landed on his feet in New Mexico, and I’m happy for him. However, a 54-96 record in eight seasons, with five finishes at 10th place or worse in the Big Ten conference standings, wasn’t going to cut it. The University of Minnesota head coaching position should be an attractive job, and there are incredible in-state recruits every year that could immediately turn this program around if they signed with the Gophers. If the University of Minnesota seizes this opportunity and hires the right coach, they could be back in the big dance as soon as next March.

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SAUK RAPIDS HERALD | SATURDAY, MARCH 20, 2021 | Page 17

Time after time Storm athletes achieve bests at section meet

BY EVAN MICHEALSON STAFF WRITER

Entering the Section 8AA swim and dive meet, the Sauk Rapids-Rice Storm boys swim and dive team sought to stay afloat with their capable competition through improving on their best times.

And on the big stage, the Storm accomplished that feat and more, as SRR picked up the largest time drop in every individual event, finishing sixth of eight teams March 12-13 at Tech High School in St. Cloud.

“They were phenomenal,” said Jason Tangen, head coach. “I’ve been tracking stats for a long time, and I’ve never seen a team just drop time across the board like they did.”

Accredited diver Elijah Grabinski once again punched his ticket to state, locking up fourth-place in the diving competition with 462.45 points while breaking SRR’s 11-dive record, a mark previously held by his brother Jack.

“It seems like he’s unflappable,” Tangen said. “I know he’s got nerves, but it

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Elijah Grabinski (right) stands atop the podium after placing fourth in the Section 8AA boys swim and dive tournament March 12 at Tech High School. Grabinski earned a score of 462.45 points and broke the Sauk Rapids-Rice High School’s 11-dive record.

doesn’t show. He’s just so steady.”

Tucker Hendrickson narrowly missed the state cut in the 100-yard breaststroke, recording a time of 1 minute, 0.23 seconds and coming up short by one second.

Despite that, the senior finished fourth in the event while logging a seventhplace showing in the 200 individual medley, ending his established career with poise.

“As a brand-new coaching staff, in a weird year, trying weird stuff, he was about the perfect swimmer and leader to

help us,” Tangen said.

There were remarkable individual performances in every single event that displayed SRR’s ability to improve and prepare ahead of section competition.

Eighth-grade athlete Cash Walz dazzled in the 500 freestyle, reaching the wall at 4:59.49, becoming the fourth Storm swimmer to finish the event in under five minutes.

Some of the Storm’s personal records achieved during the section meet were staggering. Evan Scapanski dropped 32 seconds in the 500 freestyle, while SRR’s four 100 freestyle swimmers all decreased their times by at least 6%.

Noah Blodgett took fifth in the 100 freestyle, while Jack Christoferson and Jaxon Young landed fifth and sixth in program history, respectively, in the 100 backstroke.

“We had a lot of coaches come up to us and say, ‘What did you feed them this morning?’”

Tangen said.

Following the successful meet, the Tucker Hendrickson participates in the 100-yard team met March 15 and breaststroke event March 13 at Tech High School in St. discussed their final results, Cloud. Hendrickson put together a strong performance, comparing them to the state narrowly missing the state cut with a time of 1:00.23. champion Storm team of 2004. Through examining their times in the top 16 spots of every event, it was discovered that this year’s squad would have taken

third at the state event in 2004. That fact, mixed in with the large amount of returning talent, gives Tangen and the coaching staff optimism that the Storm will be a force in the near future.

“That made us realize that some of these records on the board, those are not unattainable,” he said.

“They’re on the cusp of knocking more of those records off the board, and they’re excited at that prospect.”

Team scores: Maple Grove 327.5 points, St. Michael-Albertville 325, Tech-Cathedral-Rocori 301, Elk River 271, Brainerd 269.5, SRR 223.5, Buffalo-Maple Lake 195.5 and Moorhead 190.

SRR: 200MR: 6.

Christoferson, Hendrickson, William Nielsen and Jack O’Brien 1:42.59. 200FS: 7. Walz 1:50.26. 200IM: 7.

Hendrickson 2:03.69. 50FS: 6. Christoferson 22.73 and 10. Blodgett 23.30. 1M Diving: 4. Grabinski 462.45, 11. Reid Johnson 322.50 and 12. Hayden Zabinski 316.75. 100FLY: 14. Zabinski 57.58. 100FS: 5. Blodgett 50.19 and 13. Nielsen 53.17.

500FS: 5. Walz 4:59.49 and 14. Alex Lucas 5:21.08.

200FSR: 4. Christoferson, O’Brien, Blodgett and Hendrickson 1:30.96. 100BK: 9. Christoferson 58.30 and 10. Young 58.31. 100BR: 4. Hendrickson 1:00.23.

400FSR: 7. Blodgett, Walz, Zabinski and Nielsen 3:27.57.

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Granite City gaffes end winning streak Lumberjacks fall at home for first time since Feb. 10

BY EVAN MICHEALSON | STAFF WRITER

If puck luck exists, the Granite City Lumberjacks had a puck curse against the New Ulm Steel.

Despite outshooting the last-place Steel 49-23, the Lumberjacks could not keep the division rivals off the scoreboard. The Steel scored three goals in the second period to achieve a 5-3 win March 17 at Sports Arena East in Sauk Rapids.

“I felt like we outplayed them for the most part,” said D.J. Vold, associate head coach. “We weren’t as sharp as we usually are, but I felt the effort was there and the energy was there.”

Granite City fired a stunning 20 shots on goal in the opening period, but it was New Ulm’s Bauer Barry who registered the first goal of the game, which bounced off a Granite City defenseman and into the net.

The second period saw both teams opt into an offensive-minded approach, scoring a combined five goals.

The Steel scored twice in the first nine minutes to increase their lead to three.

“I think once we got down early, we concentrated on offense too much and forgot we have to prevent the puck from going in our net to win the game,” Vold said.

Granite City’s Carson Simon tallied a pair of goals. The captain is averaging over a point per game in his third NA3HL campaign.

“He has a knack for scoring goals when we need him,” Vold said. “There are some nights where we’re just off offensively and he doesn’t seem to fall into that category ever.”

The Lumberjacks hit the road for a game against the North Iowa Bulls March 19. They play the Bulls once again at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 20, at Sports Arena East in

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Granite City 4, Alexandria 2 Granite City came alive in the second period against the Alexandria Blizzard, registering three goals in six minutes in a 4-2 win March 14 at Runestone Community Center in Alexandria.

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Granite City 5, Willmar 1 The Lumberjacks put up three goals in the third period in an 5-1 victory over the Willmar WarHawks March 13 at Sports Arena East in Sauk Rapids.

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Girls hoops season ends in Bemidji Petermeier displays promise despite loss

BY EVAN MICHEALSON STAFF WRITER

Unlike their previous two meetings, the Sauk Rapids-Rice girls basketball team kickstarted their Section 8AAA playoff matchup against the Bemidji Lumberjacks with energy, jumping to a 10-7 lead after six minutes.

Unfortunately, that momentum did not hold up as Bemidji roared back to advance to the section semifinals after a 78-64 win over the Storm March 18 at Bemidji High School in Bemidji.

“We competed and competed well,” said Jon Roesch, head coach. “We got off to a good start, which was important for us. We just couldn’t get over the hump.”

The SRR offense put together one of its

most consistent offensive performances of the winter, establishing its interior scorer Mia Rogholt. Rogholt collected 14 points while snagging six rebounds.

“That’s something we expect out of Mia all the time,” Coach Roesch said.

“The second half of the season, she stepped up her game, her motor.”

Despite stringing together a collective 41.7% shooting percentage, including a 71% mark from Sienna Petermeier, who tallied 14 points, the Storm slowed down later in the first half, allowing Bemidji to play catch-up with ease. The Lumberjacks pulled down 18 offensive rebounds and cashed in on their second chances to make SRR pay for their board struggles.

“Big box-outs and strong rebounds would have been a huge differencemaker in the game,” said Adyson Froiland, senior.

Even as the deficit increased to as high as 19, the Storm stayed competitive behind their high-powered seniors. Froiland narrowly

missed out on a doubledouble with nine points and 10 rebounds, while Kyanah Evans picked up five points and three assists.

With the untimely loss, SRR’s season is over.

As the team experiences a large range of emotions as the conclusion of their campaign arrives and seniors Froiland, Evans, Emily Schloe, Brynn Seaman, Mia Turner and Keanna Guggisberg hang up the green and gold for good, they will remember this year as one built around altering expectations and giving 100% effort.

“Being a part of this team means putting everything out on the court every day,” Froiland said.

“We are always considered an easy win to opponents, so you have to take each game as a new opportunity and show you have nothing to lose, because most of the time, we are the only people rooting for us.”

Roesch 11, Froiland 9 (10R, 3A), Courtney Paulsen 7, Evans 5 (3A, 3S), Mackenzie Felchle 3 (3R), Guggisberg 1 (3R) and Belle Haddy (3R).

Detroit Lakes 63, SRR 53 Like many of their contests this season, the Storm were unable to put together a full 36-minute showing in a disappointing 63-53 defeat March 13 at Detroit Lakes High School in Detroit Lakes.

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Willmar 66, SRR 43 Despite outscoring the Willmar Cardinals 27-25 in the second half, SRR trailed the Section 5AAA contenders by 25 at halftime in a 66-43 loss March 12 at Willmar High School in Willmar.

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Storm wrestlers impress at individuals Four SRR athletes advance to state preliminaries

BY EVAN MICHEALSON STAFF WRITER

Despite their up-anddown team wrestling season meeting its end in the first round of the Section 8AAA playoffs, Sauk Rapids-Rice looked to the section’s individual tournament for further aspiration and success.

As the brackets waned in competitors, the Storm’s presence was felt. Four Storm wrestlers navigated their field of competition March 17 and earned their spot at state preliminaries March 17 at Bemidji High School in Bemidji.

“It’s great to have four guys qualify for the state preliminary meet,” said Cole Wilson, head coach.

“We would like to have more, but it didn’t work out for some of our guys. You really have to wrestle well and mistake-free to keep advancing in the postseason tournaments.”

Vance Barz, the section’s No. 1 seed at the 106-pound bracket, had a bye in the first round before winning by injury default over Little Falls’ Kobi Cameron.

Alex Diederich continued his ascent among the 113-pound wrestlers, grabbing a win by technical fall in the quarterfinals before outwrestling Bemidji’s Hunter Heim in a 9-2 decision victory.

“Alex is a very skilled wrestler and has worked hard to develop these skills

throughout his career,” Wilson said. “He has a lot of experience and that experience is what separates kids in the postseason.”

Senior Andrew Wollak faced adversity but pulled through into the next stage of the 138-pound tournament. Wollak pinned Little Falls’ Wyatt Baum and lost to Brainerd’s Isaiah Jillson in a sudden victory before bouncing back in a 3-0 decision triumph over Sartell’s Dutch Nordby.

“It takes guts to keep advancing after a tough loss,” Wilson said.

The final Storm athlete to seize the day was Cole Ackerman, who pinned Tech’s Logan Lunceford before grinding out a 7-0 win by decision over Sartell’s William Budget to receive a chance at the 170-pound weight class title.

“Cole plays football,

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“His athleticism is difficult for kids to overcome.”

State attendants will be determined at preliminaries for Section 7AAA and Section 8AAA at noon Saturday, March 20, at Coon Rapids High School in Coon Rapids.

“At this point of the season, guys need to stick to their guns and wrestle smart,” Wilson said. “If they focus on executing the skills that got them to this point and eliminate mistakes, they will be very hard to beat.”

106: Vance Barz went 1-0. He received a bye and won by injury default. 113: Diederich went 2-0. He won by technical fall 17-2 and won by decision 9-2. 120: Jack Barz went 0-2. He lost by fall 1:13 and lost by fall 2:41. 126: Brayden Ness went 1-2. He lost by decision 6-0, won by decision 10-4 and lost by decision 4-0. 132: Ethan Anderson went 0-1. He lost by fall 1:50. 138: Wollak went 2-1. He won by fall 3:18, lost by sudden victory 5-1 and won by decision 3-0. 145: Reid Kiffmeyer went 0-1. He lost by fall 2:13.

170: Ackerman went 2-0. He won by fall 1:30 and won by decision 7-0. 182: Matt Krepp went 0-2. He lost by fall 3:30 and lost by decision 3-1. 195: Beaux Sychampanakhone went 0-1. He lost by fall 1:11.

220: Joey Hoeschen went 1-2. He won by decision 5-4, lost by decision 4-0 and lost by decision 3-2.

Grabinski completes high school career at state meet Storm senior diver finishes 22nd

BY EVAN MICHEALSON STAFF WRITER

r A multi-time state e entrant, it was no surprise t that Sauk Rapids-Rice boys e swim and dive senior Elijah g Grabinski found himself t representing the Storm l at the Jean K. Freeman Aquatic Center at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis. , However, it was a 9 shock when the dominant , diver came up short of the first cut, finishing 22nd with 146.30 points at the state meet March 18. e “I’m really just glad I was able to compete in state R at all this year,” he said.

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While many of his peers tried to make a strong impression as fast as they could, upping the degree of difficulty on their dives from the get-go, Grabinski tried to slowly build this factor as the meet progressed, leading to lower scores.

“It definitely hurts knowing I could have probably placed higher in the competition but was cut short and unable to finish the rest of the meet based off only the first few dives,” Grabinski said.

Adding sting was the success of Section 8AA in the statewide diving competition. St. MichaelAlbertville’s Tyler Barrett took first-place with 399.10 points in the finals, while the Elk River diving duo of Sam Hvalacek and Austin Kantor finished in the top 10.

Despite the unfortunate ending, Grabinski’s senior season was not a waste of time by any stretch of the imagination. From earning the SRR varsity record for points in an 11-dive competition to grabbing an undefeated duals record in the regular season, he continued to establish a reputation as consistent and reliable.

“Not only is his name on the record board, it will be said for years,” said Jason Tangen, head coach.

“He has been just a force in central Minnesota diving for so long.”

While the hard-working Grabinski is anything but satisfied with his final appearance, his overall career was enjoyable from start to finish, a metaphorical marathon. At the helm of a

successful diving group that nearly scored section points across the board, Grabinski gained purpose through his teammates thriving.

“Over my last season as a senior, I would say one of my favorite things was watching the younger athletes improve and setting new records for themselves,” Grabinski said.

Grabinski is unsure of whether his next stage of life will include diving.

But whatever the soon-tobe Storm graduate does, the program he leaves will remember the splash he made as a member of the SRR boys swim and dive team.

“They don’t come along often, somebody that has consistent power in anything,” Tangen said.

“You have to respect it when you see it and enjoy it when it’s there.”

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Elijah Grabinski falls through the air at the Minnesota State High School League Class AA Diving State Meet March 18 in Minneapolis. The Sauk Rapids-Rice High School senior finished 22nd after being cut in the first round.

Storm soldier farther into section playoffs with first-round win Moilanen makes long-awaited return to court

BY EVAN MICHEALSON STAFF WRITER

Entering the 2021 winter sports season, Sauk Rapids-Rice boys basketball head coach Derek Peterson understood his team possessed a rare level of athleticism and raw talent; it was just a matter of tapping into it and developing the technique to match.

In the Storm’s Section 8AAA playoff opener against the Little Falls Flyers, they demonstrated their sky-high potential, rocketing to an

impressive 73-49 triumph March 18 at Sauk RapidsRice High School in Sauk Rapids.

“They’ve been sick of practicing for two weeks without a game, and it’s been tough on all of us for that reason,” Peterson said. “They worked really hard and they were ready to play a game tonight, and you could tell.”

While the winner-takeall stakes of the playoffs can often lead to favorites putting up underwhelming performances, there was no illusion of an upset. The Storm

used a crisp transitional game to find quick, easy scores to catapult themselves to a 25-9 lead halfway through the first half.

“We didn’t want them (Little Falls) to get confident right away,” Peterson said.

“We wanted to let them know we were ready to play and that we were going to battle.”

Ethan Opsahl was aggressive in man-to-man situations, and the senior logged a team-high 22 points, including 13 in a first half that saw SRR put up 48 points.

“I know he doesn’t want to be done, so he’s going to do whatever it takes to help our team win,” Peterson said.

“That’s the thing about Ethan:

he scores a lot every night, but he’s not a selfish player.”

It was a night where not much could go wrong for the Storm.

Senior Ryan Moilanen, who had missed the entirety of the regular season with an injury, entered the game early in the second half much to the approval of the Storm’s home crowd. Moilanen missed his lone free throw opportunity, but both teams kept their feet planted as the veteran grabbed his own miss, receiving an opportunity to make a bucket in a game once more.

“It was really classy of Little Falls to let him do that, I give them credit for that,”

Peterson said.

SRR’s scoring was balanced, as Alex Harren reached double-digits with 10 points, and Andrew Harren, Andrew Kath and Jayce Walrath logged eight points each. The Storm were decisive with their offensive opportunities and ensured they got the job done on their home court.

“I think this is arguably the best ‘team’ I’ve ever had,” Peterson said of the cohesiveness of the group.

“They know each other’s strengths and weaknesses and work to help each other do well.”

Armed with momentum, the Storm will take on either

the Sartell Sabres or the Bemidji Lumberjacks at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 23, at Sauk Rapids-Rice High School in Sauk Rapids.

“It’s going to be tough, whoever we play, but we’re going to be ready, we’re going to give it our best effort and we’ll see how it goes on Tuesday,” Peterson said.

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After a compacted season that proved the Sauk Rapids-Rice dance team was resilient, the high kick athletes got a taste of what it looks like to be on a statewide stage.

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Senior Sarah Anderson pirouettes at the Class AAA state tournament March 13 in Edina. Sauk Rapidshigh kick earned 378 of 500 points in the its Rice competition, placing 12th.

dance team made debut at the Minnesota State High School League Class AAA Tournament in Edina shortly after 9 a.m. The tournament featured several rounds of pod competition, unlike a typical season’s Target Center performance, and the dancers had one shot to wow the judges rather than preliminary and final

competition.

When all teams had performed, the Storm pulled away with a score of 378 of 500 points, good for 12th place in Class AAA. SRR began its season scoring 343 points Jan. 18 in Anoka and improved to a high score of 394 points at the Section 4AA competition in Forest Lake Feb. 26.

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What is your favorite meal, movie, social media What is your favorite thing to do with your team? and song? Shrimp Alfredo and fries, “God’s Gift,” Shooting contests in practice. I also like when we go out Snapchat and “Outro” by Lil Durk. to eat with each other.

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When the Minnesota Legislature created an Extension division at the University of Minnesota in the early 1900s, it is likely those educators kept notes and research as they came upon new findings in their work. No different than the farmers who put pen to paper and recorded data about their livestock or crops.

Over the years, technology has updated these practices, and now, the Extension will expand its online education with a new tool: The Field Guide Podcast.

Extension educators Nathan Drewitz and Michael Cruse kicked off their idea in early March and have recorded three episodes to date.

“Our goal is that by the time we get going, this podcast will have a wide-range of covered topics where if a grower or the general public want to learn more about a topic, they’ll be able to find some information here,” said Drewitz, who specializes in agriculture production systems for Benton, Stearns and Morrison counties.

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Cathy Hartle (left) and Darlene Brand are owners and board members of the Purple Carrot Market, a future food cooperative that will be located at 53 E. Broadway, Little Falls.

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Hartle is owner No. 4 of the Purple Carrot Market, a co-op that will eventually call 53 E. Broadway in downtown Little Falls home. The co-op is building equity before endeavoring on a capital campaign and finalizing an estimated $1.8 million design and buildout project.

Purple Carrot Market will be a for-profit retail grocery store which is owned by community members through the purchase of shares.

A single share provides an owner with lifetime benefits from the co-op for as long as the store is successful. Each owner has an opportunity to vote for the market’s board of directors, serve on the board, take part in pop-up markets and special sales, and be eligible for owner discounts. Both owners and non-owners will be welcomed to shop the store.

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Brand and Hartle said several areas can be cred credited to the market’s “In the beginning, you rece recent growth surge. Two of those are people’s get a chunk of people, then you iincreased awareness hit a dry spot, and then you get past of where food o comes from and the that and it starts to pick up again. difference foods can d That’s where we’re at; we’re past make in their wellm being. be that slump area.”

Although the grocery industry showed an indu - Darlene Brand increase in demand of incr natural foods and organic natu products prior to this prod time last year, Hartle center-store items.

Co-op to ensure customers said the coronavirus “The emphasis really get the most bang for pandemic triggered is on close to home, their buck. Area growers more people to think healthy, fresh, nutritious, and producers looking to about food production and people’s health and sell to the store will be and safety. Because of well-being,” said Hartle directed to educational strong relationships about food co-ops. resources regarding with vendors and the “That’s what people are proper guidelines. ability to make decisions investing in when they Over the last year, quickly, food co-ops can invest in the co-op.” the co-op obtained about offer community-wide Most foods will 125 new owners. Board confidence on a daycome through wholesale President Darlene Brand to-day basis as well as suppliers and places said the organization during crises, she said. such as Little Falls-based would like to reach 650 “A really great Sprout which works at owners before launching example of that is a year connecting community a capitol campaign and ago when the pandemic supported agriculture with 1,000 owners before the started,” Hartle said. “The commercial enterprises. market opens for daily co-ops in our region were The organization is business. able to be flexible, get also exploring joint “The fact that we’re sanitizing procedures in purchasing with the Crow getting closer, and it’s place quickly and avoid W i n g F o o d starting to look like shortages.” it might be doable is The assurance is not attracting more people,” only for consumers but said Hartle, who is also for producers too. the immediate past “The more farmers president. know that they have a Brand agreed. She is market for their produce, owner No. 96. … the more they’ll “That’s very know what they can common,” Brand said. grow,” Hartle said. “So, “In the beginning, you get their livelihoods will be a chunk of people, then stabilized, and we (the you hit a dry spot, and co-op owners) will be then you get past that assured that – weather and it starts to pick up permitting and all of again. That’s where those factors – we will we’re at; we’re past have a steady stream of that slump area.” the types of foods our customers want.”

Connections are budding as the Purple Carrot Market continues its drive to establish a consumer-owned grocery store.

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Helena announces Schreindl as scholarship recipient ROYALTON – Helena Agri-Enterprises, of Royalton, has announced its recipient of the Helena Acre HomeGrown Scholarship. Emily Schreindl, daughter of Troy and Missy Schreindl of Rice, is the winner of a $1,000 scholarship.

Emily is a student at Sauk Rapids-Rice High School. She plans to attend St. Cloud State University where she will pursue a degree as in radiologic technology.

Helena is committed to supporting the next generation of agriculture through the Helena Acre HomeGrown Scholarship. The business thanks Bunker Hill Creek Farm, of Rice, for its commitment to Helena and its support in growing the next generation of agricultural professionals.

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Michael Plumski (left), of Helena, shakes hands with Randy Hackett, of Bunker Hill Creek Farm in Rice. Bunker Hill Creek Farm was selected by Helena Agri-Enterprises, of Royalton, to award the Helena Acre HomeGrown Scholarship to a graduating student.

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But the podcast will not feature the Extension educators reading from a textbook. Rather, Drewitz and Cruse will host conversations with area producers and industry professionals. Those insights will be coupled with research-based information to provide listeners with sound advice.

“We’ll have a handful of questions that we’re going to ask, but the big thing here is that if a grower says something that spurs other questions, then we’ll go down whatever rabbit hole we see fit,” Drewitz said. …“You never know what people are doing out there until you ask them and give them a chance to talk about why they are doing it.”

The podcast episodes will be recorded in consumable audio files of about 30 minutes with at least one podcast uploaded each month. Drewitz said over the next year, he would like to cover topics such as forage production, alternative crops, dairy production and irrigation.

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ments into the mix once the coronavirus pandemic wains and Extension educators are able to meet with producers on their farmsteads and in their fields.

“For the general public, a podcast makes a lot of sense; you don’t need to see a lot of it,” Drewitz said. “But, if you’re a grower who hears of an incredibly interesting practice that someone else is working on and you want to be able to repeat that, oftentimes it helps to be able to see that.”

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Cruse, who is an ag production systems educator in southeast Minnesota, other topics such as nutrient management will also be included.

Drewitz said one of the primary focuses of the podcast will be to educate through the first-hand experience of local producers. He said that getting diverse perspectives is important to his work as many producers fine-tune their practices to their operations. What works for one producer might not work for the next, but can offer options for people to integrate into their own management practices.

In addition to talking about successes, Drewitz and Cruse will also have conversations about how people have learned from their mistakes, helping others avoid potential mishap.

“We really want to highlight failure as well with this,” Drewitz said.

“We tend to like to see all those successes, but oftentimes we don’t realize how many times growers fall flat on their face.”

The podcast is the beginning step to what is hoped to become a multimedia educational platform. Drewitz would like to incorporate video seg-

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PUBLIC NOTICES

BENTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MARCH 2, 2021 The Benton County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on March 2, 2021 in the Benton County Board Room in Foley, MN with Commissioners Scott Johnson, Ed Popp, Jared Gapinski, Steve Heinen and Beth Schlangen present. Call to order by Chair Popp was at 9:00 AM followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.

County Administrator, Monty Headley requested to add an item to the Regular Agenda to consider the appointment of Angela Olson to the St. Cloud Regional Airport Advisory Committee. Motion by Johnson and second by Gapinski to approve the amended agenda. Motion carried unanimously.

Present to speak under Open Forum: Jim Hovde, 160 North Freedom Rd Rice, MN, Michael Lewandowski 11709 85th Ave NE Foley, MN and Michael Deppa, 12831 85th Ave NE Foley, MN all expressing their concerns with the Mutual Aid Agreement with the City of Minneapolis.

Johnson/Heinen unanimous to approve the Consent Agenda: 1) approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of February 16, 2021 as written; 2) accept and file Human Services Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes of February 8, 2021 as written; 4) approve contract for PREA (the Prison Rape Elimination Act) audit of the Benton County Jail and authorize Chair to sign, 5) approve maintenance agreement with Motorola as written; 6) approve special road use permit to close county roads within the City of Foley for their annual Foley Fun Days and authorize the Chair to sign; 7) approve administrative agreement between Watab Township and Benton County for Bridge number L9200 over Sucker Creek and authorize Chair to sign; 8) approve the administrative agreement between Mayhew Lake Township and Benton County for bridges number 95617 and 95616 over Mayhew Creek and authorize Chair to sign; 9) approve administrative agreement between Mayhew Lake Township and Benton County regarding mill and overlay project on CR 90 in East St. Cloud and authorize Chair to sign.

Chair Popp requested to move to the Regular Agenda item regarding the Mutual Aid Agreement with the City of Minneapolis. Benton County Sheriff Troy Heck proposed his request for the Board to approve the Mutual Aid Agreement with the City of Minneapolis regarding the trial of Derek Chauvin which is scheduled in March. Heck stated that the goal is to ensure public safety is maintained during and following the trial of Chauvin. Mutual Aid is a common tool used in Law Enforcement and it happens on a routine basis. “There is nothing out of the ordinary according to this agreement” according to Heck. The agreement has been vetted by the County Attorney’s Office, and MCIT confirmed that the terms of this agreement are typical. Heck also stated that if anything is damaged, it would be covered by our insurance policies and we would have to pay the deductibles. Heck stated the “good in the agreement” is that the City of Minneapolis would indemnify and defend Benton County against any and all claims. We would also get reimbursed over-time after the first eight hours, and for lodging. We also reserve the right to call back our staff at any time. We are looking at possibly sending three to four of our staff, depending on what local threat looks like there. Heck said: “Keeping Benton County safe is our mission and our first priority” and “Minnesota Sheriffs take pride in the motto No Sheriff Stands Alone”. Heck is concerned if we turn from this challenge, how long before we are targeted by this “mob”. Gapinski said he is in support of police but has a real problem with sending our people there to help especially since Minneapolis is not willing to pay the whole “freight”. Gapinski is concerned that if one of our officers does something wrong, and they see a Benton County uniform, we could have rioting here in Benton

County and then we are on the hook for that bill, as well any damages from rioting. Heck agrees with the reservations that people have and has reservations about this as well- but believes the greater good calls for us to assist a County in their time of need and believes the risk is worth what is at stake. Johnson commented on the late coming of this contract to the Board as well as the Sheriff’s Office.

Gapinski also felt this matter was brought to us too late.

Popp is concerned about long term consequences such as an injured Deputy and Workers Compensation fees. Popp feels they already have multiple resources available to help such as the National Guard and State Troopers. Schlangen is wanting to work with prevention instead of waiting for the chaos to start but is concerned about our officers not having the specific training and the liability that would result from that. Heck assured the Board that his Officers have had the proper training and have the equipment needed to handle a situation such as this. Heck stated that if the Board is not ready to make a decision today, we could table this until the next Board Meeting on March 26th, 2021.

Heck expects deployment for the trial would not be until end of March or early April. Motion by Gapinski to table this topic until March 16th and Johnson seconded. Under discussion, the County Board asked Sheriff Heck to contact surrounding counties to see if any of those Sheriffs Offices plan to send Deputies to Minneapolis to assist. Motion carried with Schlangen, Johnson, Popp and Gapinski voting “aye,” Heinen abstained.

Amanda Othoudt from Benton Economic Partnership (BEP) presented to the County Board “Round Two” Business Assistance Grant Recommendations. BEP is recommending additional allocations based on profit and losses during the months of November and December of 2019, compared to November and December 2020. The BEP made as many businesses whole as they could, which utilized all the remaining funding. The total amount originally available to expend was $787,399.76. The County Board approved grants totaling $365,887.50 for Round One on February 16th, leaving $421,512.26 remaining for Round Two. Othoudt figured total revenue losses for all business at over $4 million dollars during the two- month time frame from 2019 to 2020. Othoudt asked for a motion to approve the BEP recommended “Round 2” business assistance grants. Johnson motioned to approve the BEP recommended “Round 2” business assistance grants to those businesses that are compliant with the terms of the grant.

Gapinski second. Motion carried unanimously.

County Administrator Monty Headley asked the County Board to consider revisions to the Public Health Emergency Temporary Personnel Policies. Headley recommends a revision to the temporary personnel policies to limit exceeding the 40-hour comp time bank to only those employees providing direct assistance to COVID vaccination clinics. This proposed revision still allows employees who directly contribute to COVID vaccination clinics to exceed the 40-hour limit. This proposal was discussed in the February Management Team Meeting and appeared acceptable to County Departments. Headley confirmed that those employees that have accrued more than 40 hours of comp time would be able to keep those hours, but they would no longer be able to go over the maximum of 40 hours. Heinen motioned to approve the revised Public Health Emergency Temporary Personnel Policies as presented. Gapinski second. Motion carried unanimously.

Headley went on to the amended agenda item to consider the appointment of Angela Olson to the St. Cloud regional Airport Advisory Committee. On February 25th the St. Cloud Airport “Ad-Hoc” Committee discussed the 9th at-large member of the St. Cloud Regional Airport Advisory Committee. The Authority will form once FAA approval is granted and control of the airport moves from the City of St. Cloud to the Authority. Headley asked the Board to

PROBATE NOTICE STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF BENTON DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION SEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No: 05-PR-21-434

sonal property; and do all necessary acts for the estate.

Notice is further given that ALL CREDITORS having claims against said estate are required to present the same to said Personal Representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this notice or said claims will be barred.

Dated: March 11, 2021 /s/ Robert J. Raupp Judge /s/ Sue Sorensen, Deputy Court Administrator Torell Law Office Mark Torell (Atty. ID# 137339) 405 Dewey Street, PO Box 427 Foley, MN 56329 (320) 968-7284

ORDER AND NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION OF INTESTACY, DETERMINATION OF HEIRSHIP, AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE IN UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS In Re: Estate of CURTIS DON BLAESING, Decedent.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS AND CREDI-

TORS: It is Ordered and Notice is hereby given that on the 19th day of April, 2021, at 8:00 o’clock a.m. , a hearing will be held in the above named Court at Foley, Minnesota, for the formal adjudication of intestacy and determination of heirship and for the appointment of Jamie Houtsma, whose address is 2919 Flintstone St., Mora, MN 55051, as Personal representative of the estate of the above-named decedent in an unsupervised administration, and that any objections thereto must be filed with the Court. That, if proper, and no objections are filed, a Personal Representative will be appointed to administer the estate; to collect all assets; pay all legal debts, claims, taxes, and expenses; sell real and per-

PROBATE NOTICE STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF BENTON IN DISTRICT COURT SEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No: 05-PR-21-335 ORDER AND NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR FORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE IN UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS

In Re: Estate of Edwin Joseph Barthel, a/k/a Edwin J. Barthel, Deceased.

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affirm the appointment of Angela Olson. Motion by Heinen and second by Gapinski to support the appointment. Motion carried unanimously.

Headley presented the Administrator’s Report which included: • Monthly Financial Report through December 2020 • Administrator Updates o St. Cloud Regional Airport Authority o Foley Wastewater Project/Fiber Connection to St. Cloud o Class and Comp Study progress o EmployeesVaccinatedforCOVID-19 o 2020ParkDedicationCollections o TaxRateRanking This presentation was for informational purposes only; no action requested.

Board recessed at 10:18 AM Regular Board Meeting reconvened at 10:23 AM Regular County Board Meeting was recessed at 10:24 to conduct Human Services Board Meeting. Regular Board Meeting reconvened at 10:29 am County Engineer Chris Byrd requested adoption of a Resolution to award a construction contract for the 2021 Gravel Crushing project. Bidding for this project opened on February 26, 2021. This project is to produce 30,000 cubic yards of Class 5 Gravel in the County-leased pit. We received several bids. The gravel will be used to maintain gravel roads, gravel shoulders on roads and other maintenance projects. Brown Excavation was the lowest bidder and came in at $68,700, with a unit price of $3.25 per cubic yard which is 29.54% under our estimate. Popp asked if we came in lower if we can crush up to 125% of the gravel. Byrd said that is a possibility and if we did that and we ended up with extra, we could stockpile it until next year. Motion by Johnson to adopt a Resolution to award a construction contract for the 2021 Gravel Crushing project.

Second by Gapinski. Motion carried unanimously.

Byrd gave a presentation on the decline of State Aid Revenues. Byrd stated that 2020 was a very unusual year.

Due to the pandemic, revenues into the Highway User Tax Distribution (HUTDF) are down. This affects the amount of allotment we receive to construct and maintain our County State Aid Highways. The County State Aid distribution numbers have been released. We now know how much will be available to Benton County for 2021. For Benton County, this means a reduction of 8.4% from last year. This was for informational purposes only; no action requested.

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

There were no Commissioner Concerns.

Johnson/Heinen to set Committees of the Whole, Thursday, April 8, 2021 at 3:45 pm GSDC Virtual Annual Meeting.

Gapinski/Heinen to conduct a closed meeting of the County Board (at 11:31 AM), pursuant to MN Statutes §13D.03, Subdivision 1, to evaluate the performance of an individual subject to County Board authority. It was noted for the record that today’s closed session is being held to evaluate the performance of the Department of Development Director and the Land Services Director.

Regular County Board Meeting was reconvened at 12:42 pm.

Gapinski/Heinen to adjourn at 12:43 PM. Motion carried unanimously.

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It is Ordered and Notice is hereby given that on the 12 day of April, 2021, at 8 a.m., a hearing will be held in the above named Court at 615 Highway 23, Foley, Minnesota, for the formal adjudication of intestacy and determination of heirship and for the appointment of Jamie Houtsma, whose address is 2919 Flintstone St., Mora, MN 55051, as Personal Representative of the estate of the above-named decedent in an unsupervised administration and that any objections thereto must be filed with the Court. That, if proper, and no objections are filed, a Personal Representative will be appointed to administer the estate; to collect all assets; pay all legal debts, claims, taxes, and expenses; sell real and per-

sonal property; and do all necessary acts for the estate.

Notice is further given that ALL CREDITORS having claims against said estate are required to present the same to said Personal Representative or the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this notice or said claims will be barred.

Dated: 03-01-2021 /s/ Michael S. Jesse Judge of District Court /s/ Jennifer Siemers Court Administrator Deputy Joseph S. Mayers KELM & REUTER, P.A. Attorney No. 0295747 1287 2nd Street North, Suite 101 Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 (320) 251-1423 R-10-2B