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“Minnesota’s Oldest Weekly Newspaper” Vol. 162, No. 14

Sauk Rapids, Benton County, Minnesota 56379

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July 14, 2016

A continuation of the Frontiersman, The Free Press, Sauk Rapids Sentinel and St. Cloud Sentinel.

Storm 12UAA baseball team earns fourth

by ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER

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Judy Hoofnagle, pictured with her husband, Bob, was installed as the District Governor of the 5M8 Lions July 1.

Hoofnagle becomes Lions District 5M8 Governor

by NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER SAUK RAPIDS — In a short conversation about the improvements her husband Bob and she have made to their home, Judy Hoofnagle will tell you she believes firmly in leaving things better than she’s found them.

Unsurprisingly, this credence applies to more than material structure. It will relate over the next year as Hoofnagle fulfills her role as the District Governor of 5M8 Lions.

Hoofnagle was appointed to her position July 1 after submitting her letter of intent, serving one year as first district governor and 26 years as a member of the Sauk Rapids Lions or Lioness Clubs.

District 5M8 Lions encompass multiple clubs in what is Lions Club International, the largest service organization in the world. With over 1.35 million members and 46,000 clubs worldwide, Lions seek to better their communities with their motto “We Serve” by working through four main umbrella goals of sight, hearing, diabetes and youth. District 5M8 represents the largest membership sector of its multiple district 5M and boasts over 3,000 members from seven central Minnesota counties who embrace 78 Lions Clubs, one Lioness and six Leo Clubs.

Hoofnagle joined the Sauk Rapids Lioness group in 1989 and later became a Lion in 1998 when the two groups combined, but service wasn’t new to Hoofnagle. She has served nearly her entire life.

“Do you know the 4-H pledge?” Hoofnagle asked during the interview with the Sauk Rapids Herald. “I pledge my head to clearer thinking, my heart to greater loyalty, my hands to larger service and my health to better living,” she said. “I think I took that to heart.”

Growing up south of Litchfield, Hoofnagle moved to Sauk Rapids in 1967 after meeting her husband, marrying and having their daughter.

The two became involved in both the church and school.

“Bob and I have been volunteers forever,” Hoofnagle said. “We got married and decided we didn’t have a lot of money but we had plenty of time. So we started working with the children at our church as youth directors and when our daughter grew older we were part of the group who formed the Green and Gold Club to help fund dwindling programs within the district.”

Hoofnagle’s job at Wells Fargo brought her to the Sauk Rapids location in 1989. Her daughter had graduated three years earlier and with less involvement in the schools, Hoofnagle was looking to join

an organization. She asked to be invited to the local Lioness chapter meeting and has been serving ever since.

The role of District Governor 5M8 will be to decipher the goals and messages of Lions Club International President Chancellor Robert Corlew and make decisions about how to apply them to her district. Hoofnagle has undergone extensive in-person and online trainings to prepare her for these duties over the past year, but also has in-house help to rely on.

“Bob was district governor exactly ten years before me in 2006-07. I retired that year, so I was able to experience it with him. We’ve always been a team. If you ask any of our friends, we’ve always done everything together,” Hoofnagle said.

As her husband was fulfilling his role, Hoofnagle baked over 50 apple pies to be auctioned at various clubs and became known as the “pie lady of 5M8.” Together they raised $2,500 for campaign Sight First with the desserts.

District Governor isn’t the first leadership role Hoofnagle has staffed over her years with the Lions. She was president of the Sauk Rapids Lions in 2002-03. Although Hoofnagle faced initial reservations from male club members when she stepped into that particular leadership position, she said her team of 12 all-male M5 district governors have been more than welcoming.

“I am really blessed with my team. When we said we could not go to Japan where I would be officially installed as District Governor because of Bob’s health, they were all really supportive. I thought I would live vicariously through their photo albums when they arrived home, but instead they brought along our picture and posted something every day.

They have all embraced me,” Hoofnagle said.

Hoofnagle’s reigning year will emphasis itself on children — children’s vision, children’s hearing, the Special Olympics and more. One of Hoofnagle’s goals she has set for the 5M8 clubs is to increase membership by one person, per club and to reduce the number of dropped members by 25 percent.

“Then Lions started out as a businessman’s group almost 100 years ago and we’ve grown to where the ordinary person can join, but it’s harder to get that ordinary person.

We’ve watched our club age and it’s hard. I understand there are kids and jobs which are no longer 9 to 5,” Hoofnagle said. “But I wish I knew the secret recipe to impassion people and to grab them. I thoroughly believe that I have breathed air in this community for 50 years and I need to give back to it.”

SAUK RAPIDS – Baseball has long been considered America’s favorite pastime. For one group of Storm 12-year-olds, that is definitely the case.

The 12UAA Storm baseball team had a 29-1 record this season, qualifying as the No. 2 seed of 32 teams in the Minnesota Youth Athletic Services (MYAS) Gopher State tournament. The team took fourth place in the tournament.

“The teams were better and the games were more challenging,” said Owen Arndt, a player on the team.

“We had a lot of fun and we got the chance to prove we are one of the best teams in the state.”

The MYAA Gopher State tournament isn’t the only tournament they’ve qualified for. The team took first place in the St. Cloud Spring Invitational, the Pierz John Hellie Tournament and the Osakis Silverstreak Classic.

“We’ve had a very successful season and being seeded No. 2 shows respect for that. The kids deserve to be there and it’s a good way to cap the year for them,” said coach Mike Moilanen.

The team also qualified for the Minnesota Sports Federation State Tournament, which will take place July 22-24 in Sartell.

While the team is playing at the AA level this year, they will be moved up to AAA next season.

“We’ve been so successful with these kids the past few years that we have to

PHOTO BY ANNA SALDANA

The Storm 12UAA baseball team – (front, from left) Jacob Peters, Will White, Owen Arndt and Nolan Widman; (back, from left) Eli Moilanen, Dane Dingmann, Noah Jensen, Alex Harren and Cayden Christensen; (not pictured) Dominic Mathies, Cole Ackerman and Carter Loesch – took fourth place in the Minnesota Youth Athletic Services Tournament July 8-10 in Sartell.

move up to the next level,” Moilanen said. “Each of the 12 kids on the team has really developed. They have all pitched at one point and they all hit well. Just the growth and development of the kids from last year to this year is incredible.”

According to Moilanen, it has been a common occurrence to have players hitting the ball into the 300-500 foot range out on the field. At the MYAS tournament, the team played well and Moilanen hopes they got more out of it.

“First, I hope they had fun. Second, the chance to measure themselves up to

these heavyweight teams of the baseball world – Maple Grove, Edina, Wayzata, Minnetonka – and take them on in head-to-head matches is good for the team,” Moilanen said.

The resiliency and being good teammates is what Moilanen believes got them this far.

“Every game it seems like we have a different kid that steps up and gets the big hit or makes a play,” Moilanen said. “Across the board, it’s just a bunch of kids who think they’re never out of the game.

They play hard until the last out and that’s what has won us games.”

New London-Spicer was the one team the Storm fell to, but they found a victory later on in the season, beating them by seven runs.

“The first time we faced them, it was early on in the season and one of those coldweather games and we only lost by two runs. We pulled ahead of them later on in the season though, so that helped the kids’ confidence,” Moilanen said. “We kind of took off after that loss. We’ve 10-runned most of our games this year.”

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Nine arrested after task force conducts multiple search warrants ST. CLOUD — Multiple people were taken into custody and two houses were condemned after the Central Minnesota Violent Offender Task Force conducted five separate search warrants over the course of a week. The warrants also resulted in confiscation of illegal drugs and firearms.

Jason Krause, 30, of St. Cloud was taken into custody for an unrelated outstanding warrant when officers searched 1601 33rd Avenue North, St. Cloud July 1. A small amount of marijuana and drug paraphernalia were also located at the house, but no residents are subject to any criminal charges stemming from this particular warrant.

A search warrant was conducted July 5 at 1012 Killian Boulevard, St. Cloud which led to police to a bedroom where they found synthetic marijuana and Xanax pills.

The occupant of the bedroom, who was not home at the time the search was conducted, is subject to criminal charges for the illegal possession of pills and synthetic marijuana.

The case will be sent to the Sherburne County Attorney for review of formal charges.

The other residents were not charged with any crimes.

Michael Hipp, 23, of St. Cloud and Nathan Rue, 48, of St. Cloud were taken into custody on outstanding warrants July 6 after officers searched 702 McKinley Place South, St. Cloud. Both were transported to the Stearns County Jail. The CMVOTF also found a small amount of cocaine and due to the conditions of the residence the St. Cloud Health Department was contacted and condemned the house.

Two search warrants were conducted simultaneously July 7 at 817 Golfview Lane No. 6, St. Cloud and 934 Longview Drive, St. Cloud because occupants of both residences were connected to each other during the investigation. SWAT teams from St. Cloud Police and Sherburne County Sheriff Office conducted the raids due to firearms being present at both locations.

Dylon Aronson, 29, of St. Cloud was taken from 817 Golfview Lane to Stearns County Jail and booked on second degree sales of methamphetamine. Other items associated with the sales of controlled substances were found at the residence.

A 934 Longview Drive resident Jason Rau, 28, of St. Cloud was arrested for fourth degree sale of controlled substances and for the sale of a short barrel illegal shotgun, both which occurred during the investigation. During the search methamphetamine and firearms were located.

Nathan Zirbes, 37 and Robin Thompson, 42, both with no personal address, were present at the time of the search and discovered to have outstanding warrants. They were arrested and transported to jail for booking. Thompson had a current order for protection barring him from any contact with his minor children, but the children have been staying at the residence for the past two weeks. Thompson faces additional possible charges of violation of an order for protection. The case will be

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Dylon Aronson

David Cantillo

Jason Krause

Michael Hipp

Jason Rau

Shannon Remme

Robin Thompson

Nathan Zirbes

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Storm 12UAA continued from front__ Moilanen and his assistant coaches, Jesse Arndt and Mike Mathies, have coached the team for several years and they enjoy seeing the teamwork.

“We’ve had a good core group of kids for the past three or four years who don’t have drama in the dugout and they really support each other,” Moilanen said. “I think that’s transferred onto the field too.”

With the end of the season a few weeks out, the team is realizing how much they will miss playing.

“It has been so fun being out on the field with all of my friends, throwing the ball around and having a good time,” said Dane Dingmann, a player on the team. “I will definitely miss playing with them.”

Manea’s expansion moves forward

by NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS—The Sauk Rapids city council approved further actions which will advance the Manea’s Meat expansion in the downtown area.

A planned unit development agreement was approved July 11 with changes from the original plan presented two weeks ago. The PUD brings one loading dock to grade with regular traffic allowing for a PHOTO BY ANNA SALDANA through alleyway which will Nolan Widman slams a ball to center field during a July 9 game of the MYAS tournament in Sartell. run from First Street North to Third Avenue North.

The council also conveyed DIM properties to the Housing and Redevelopment Authority to be marketed and thus sold to Manea’s for the expansion. The properties had been set aside for development by owners af-

fected from the previous bridge project but after the length of time, those businesses have forfeited those rights. At a previous council meeting the group had vacated an alley in order for the project, but it was noted that a four foot section was also appropriated by the city during development to allow for commercial traffic to pass through the alley. That four feet was conveyed to El Rosario, Inc. [Manea’s Meats] at Monday’s meeting as well.

In other council news: • Approved the 2016 primary election judge schedule and authorized staff the ability to assign additional judges.

• Approved training request for Officer Alex Wegner to attend “Interviewing and Interrogation: Maximizing the Opportunity” training.

• Approved training re-

quest for Officers Katy Lund and Charles Swiggum to attend “Strategies for the Recorded Interview” training.

• Approved training request for Officers Sean Gales and David Rosenkrans to attend new instructor and refresher Taser training, respectively.

• Approved joint powers agreement to maintain a shared records management system, computer aided dispatch system and mobile computing system with Benton County Sheriff’s Office and the Foley and Rice Police Departments.

• Approved agreement for police work with Geo-Comm in developing a software application.

• Approved sending Police Chief Beise and Sergeant Bukowski to the Association of Minnesota Emergency Managers Fall Training Conference.

Preregister for ATV certification BENTON COUNTY — The Benton County Sheriff’s Office is hosting an AllTerrain Vehicle (ATV) Safety Course on Sunday, August 21 at the Benton County Court House for students interested in earning their ATV Safety Certification.

Registration will start at 12:30 p.m., followed by 1 p.m. training/testing. To be eligible students must be at least 11 years of age by August 21,

2016 and have completed the online portion of the training on the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources website prior to class.

Class size is limited to 25 students, so register early by sending the student’s name, date of birth and contact information to atvsafety@ co.benton.mn.us.

Students must be preregistered. A parent or guardian will also need to be present at the beginning

of the course to complete the registration paperwork. You must also bring a copy of the signed certificate of completion for the online class to the course. The sheriff’s department does not charge for this certification, but there is a cost to the online portion of the test.

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by NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

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RICE — The city of Rice welcomed a new treasurer to its team at the start of the business day July 5.

Sheri Johnson, of Upsala, took the oath of office as the city treasurer, after transitioning her career from being a former teacher. Johnson also worked for the city of Upsala from 2010-2013 and has accounting experience.

Johnson is only one fresh face in the cities offices. She joins Rice City Clerk Stephanie Fischer after the resignation of Lori Catton this past April. Fischer, of Albany, began her position May 18. She previously worked in Worthing, S.D. and is currently pursuing her master’s degree in public administration with an emphasis on local government.

In other council news: • A public hearing will be held regarding the rezoning of a property at 250 Division Street N. Currently the northern portion of the 4.24 acres is zoned Light Industrial, but the southern portion (where the buildings are located,) is zoned Residential 1. Al-

PHOTO BY NATASHA BARBER

Sheri Johnson (left) was sworn into office as the Rice City Treasurer July 5. She joins Rice City Clerk Stephanie Fischer who began her role in May.

though the city recently approved some rezoning adjustments which had taken place throughout 2010 to 2012, the property which remains zoned as Residential 1 has been overlooked throughout the years.

“It’s just one of those [properties] that has slipped through the cracks a long time,” said council person and member of the planning commission Brian Skroch.

According to the March

18 planning commission minutes, previous city clerk Catton informed the commission that the owner of the property was in contact with the city in hopes to connect water/sewer to the property when the mistake was discovered. It was recommended to the council to rezone the entire property to light industrial at no cost the owner as the property had been split prior to 2010.

• City engineer Mike Rardin, P.E. of Bolton & Menk, Inc. presented the city with a detailed Asset Inventories and Capital Improvement Plans for the city’s water, wastewater and storm water systems.

The plan will be used by the finance committee as a project priority list to address the short-term and long term needs of the city.

“This is meant to start a discussion on what you have, what you want to do and when. It is meant to help assist you in making those decisions,” Rardin said.

The outline included prioritized projects based on needs and lifetime expectancies of current assets as well as data with estimated costs to replace.

• The council hired three new members of the fire department contingent upon background checks and testing. The names will be released after those checks are completed.

• The council recommended that the Rice American Legion Auxiliary be responsible for the parking behind city hall during the 20th Annual Old Creamery Arts & Craft Show, September 10 and 11.

• The Street Commission is looking into dust control to be applied to the road which leads to the city’s compost site.

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Lake Andrew still an issue

Board concerned with water management progress

by ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER

WATAB TOWNSHIP – The Lake Andrew development continues to pose issues for the town board, which led to a lengthy discussion at the July 5 board meeting.

The board has been concerned with the lack of progress on the water and wastewater management systems for the development since their December 2015 meeting.

The board stated that Nelsons Septic Service is now regularly pumping the wastewater tank, but there are still concerns with the water system.

Aaron and Tina Green, two residents of Lake Andrew, spoke up at the meeting regarding significant water pressure issues in their home.

“Sometimes, we only have a trickle for several days in a row and, on others, we have adequate pressure.

It seems like on days when other residents are watering

pump house before the system can be turned on.

“I hope to have everything up and running by the end of the month, but it all depends on how fast they get their work done,” Jarnot said.

The board made a motion at the meeting to send both an email and a certified letter to Jarnot requesting presentation of an action plan, including the threat of withholding building permits again if he doesn’t respond. Once the board receives a response, they plan to schedule a special meeting some time in July.

“My biggest concern is that Scott has been saying he’s doing all of this and he was supposed to have a lot of this done in June and now it’s July,” said Pat Spence, township clerk. “As a board, I think we need to get in touch with him.”

In other township news: • The pile of hazardous waste on the north end of one Plaziak Road property was removed, but the property still needs further cleaning. The board stated that the property owner was given a 30-day extension to

their lawns is when we don’t have any pressure,” said Aaron. “My wife and I are getting burnt out of not having water.”

After hearing complaints from the Greens, the board feels that action needs to be taken.

“We have not seen anything this bad in the development before,” said township supervisor Lloyd Erdmann.

“Something needs to be done.”

Scott Jarnot, owner of the development, says work is in progress currently.

“Everyone that needs to be there is on site working on this,” Jarnot said. “Unfortunately, I can’t just flip a switch and have everything done, as much as I’d like to. I’m sure residents, like the Greens, are frustrated because I’m frustrated too. I just want this done.”

Jarnot has five different entities working on the project and, once they are all completed with their work, he has a day and a half of work in the

clean up excess vehicles and garbage.

• Erdmann has not heard any updates on the 85th Street and 95th Street engineering projects. However, other members of the board said they saw surveyors out in those areas.

• Speed limit signs have been installed on 115th Street and supervisor Craig Gondeck stated that drivers should be aware of speed on that road.

• The board is going to hold off on paving Johnson Road until the gravel can be packed down more. The board tabled this to a future meeting.

• The board discussed park dedication fees, expressing their want to put in parks and playgrounds in various developments throughout the township. Benton County District 2 Commissioner Ed Popp was in the audience and answered some of the questions the board had. Clerk Spence thought the merging of Watab and Langola Townships for parks and recreation should be something to consider. She feels the two townships together could create great biking and walking trails.

Task force continued from front_________________ submitted to the Sherburne County Attorney’s Office for review. The children were released to a relative. Based on the living conditions at this residence, the St. Cloud Health Department was contacted and condemned the house.

A final search warrant was conducted July 8 at 1223

County Sheriff Office SWAT teams, and the Stearns County and Sherburne County Sheriff’s Offices. The task force is comprised of investigators from the St. Cloud, Little Falls, and Sauk Rapids Police Departments, along with deputies from Stearns, Sherburne, Todd, Morrison and Benton County Sheriff Offices.

present and discovered to have an outstanding warrant and was arrested and transported to the Stearns County jail.

The Central Minnesota Violent Offender Task Force was assisted in these warrants by the St. Cloud Police Department patrol division, the St. Cloud and Sherburne

First Street N, St. Cloud. During this search a small amount of methamphetamine was located in a bedroom along with numerous items of drug paraphernalia. Shannon Remme, 41, of St. Cloud, was arrested, booked and released on fifth degree controlled substance possession charges. David Cantillo, 30, of St. Cloud was

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Becker, Simondet graduate from University of Minnesota-Morris Cori Becker and Benjamin Simondet, both of Sauk Rapids, have graduated from the University of Minnesota-Morris.

Becker obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in sports management and management: financial and organization and Simondet a Bachelor of Arts degree in computer science.

Stadther earns national certification Falcon National Bank’s Vice President of Marketing, Caryn Stadther, of Foley, was recently awarded the Certified Financial Marketing Professional (CFMP) designation from the Institute of Certified Bankers, a

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Saturday, July 16, 10 a.m.-noon — Mommy and Me 5K. Free event, everyone welcome. Sauk Rapids Lions Sunset Park, 95 River Avenue N, Sauk Rapids.

Saturday, July 16, 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m. — Community Fellowship Free Meal. First United Methodist Church, 1107 Pinecone Road S, Sartell.

Saturday, July 16, 9 a.m.-noon — Sauk Rapids Farmers Market. Located across the parking lot from Jimmy’s Pour House and behind Refresh Nutrition.

Sunday, July 17, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. — Summerfest hosted by Immaculate Conception Church. Outdoor Mass, live music, kids’ tractor pull, bingo, raffles, games, and more. 145 Second Avenue NW, Rice.

Tuesday, July 19, 5-7 p.m. — Rice Women of Today Farmers Market. Located at the city park at the cross streets of Main and Division, Rice.

Thursday, July 21, 5:30 p.m. — Cultural Café Film Festival presents “Philadelphia.” Tom Hanks and Denzel Washington star in this film about a talented, homosexual lawyer Andrew Beckett who has contracted AIDS, resulting in him being fired.

St. Cloud Hospital-Hoppe Auditorium, 1406 Sixth Avenue N, St. Cloud.

Friday, July 22, 7:30 p.m. — Free Acoustic Concert with Curt Gullickson, Daren Protolipac and Steve Szymanski. Living Waters Lutheran Church, 1911 Fourth Avenue N, Sauk Rapids.

Saturday, July 23, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. — 55+ Driver Improvement Program 4-Hour Refresher Course. Miller Auto PlazaCommunity Room, 2930 Second Street S, St. Cloud.

Sunday, July 24, 10 a.m. — Third Annual Pet Blessing at Unity Spiritual Center of Central Minnesota. All people and pets welcome. 931 Fifth Avenue N, Sartell.

Sunday, July 24, 3:30-7 p.m. — Friends of April Myers Benefit. Light meal, bingo silent auction, games, music and more benefitting April Myers. The Sauk Rapid Citizen of the Year was diagnosed with a brain tumor in early 2015 and has undergone much treatment. Sauk Rapids Government Center Community Room, 250 Summit Avenue N, Sauk Rapids. Tickets available in advance at Living Waters Lutheran Church (320) 255-1135.

Monday, July 25, 6:30-8:30 p.m. — Grandparenting: What Has Changed? Grandparents, aunts, uncles and other caregivers are welcome to attend this informational session to learn about the latest changes in newborn care, feeding methods and safety for sleep, playtime and travel. St. Cloud Hospital-Women & Children Center Classroom. 1406 Sixth Avenue N, St. Cloud.

Wednesday, July 27, 5-8:30 p.m. — Ice Cream Social hosted

by Graham United Methodist Church. Burgers, potato salad, beans, pie, ice cream and beverages. Six miles east of Rice on 135th Street NE. Thursday, July 28, 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. — Sauk Rapids Chamber hosted by the Benton County Agricultural Society. Sauk Rapids Government Center, 250 Summit Avenue N, Sauk Rapids.

UPCOMING: Saturday, Sept. 10, 1 p.m. — Sauk Rapids Class of 1955 Reunion. Jimmy’s Pour House, 22 Second Avenue N, Sauk Rapids.

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Friday, July 15, 1 p.m. — 22nd All Class Reunion for graduates 1916-1969. Henry’s Banquet Center, 6774 Highway 25, Foley.

Registration at 1 p.m., seating at 4 p.m. and dinner will be served at 5 p.m.

First Monday Planning Commission, 7 p.m., Sauk Rapids Government Center.

Sauk Rapids Green Committee, 5 p.m., Sauk Rapids Government Center.

Rice Senior Citizens Club, 12:30 p.m., Rumors Bar & Grill.

First Tuesday Watab Township Board, 7 p.m., Town Hall.

Mayhew Lake Township Board, 8:45 p.m., Lawrence Thell residence.

Housing and Redevelopment Authority, 7 p.m., Sauk Rapids Development Center.

First Wednesday Recreation Board, 7:30 p.m., 19 North Benton Drive.

First Thursday Sauk Rapids American Legion Post No. 254 and Auxiliary, 7 p.m., Sauk Rapids VFW. Sauk Rapids Jaycees, 7 p.m., Sauk Rapids VFW. Great River Regional Coin Club, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Miller Auto Marine Sports Plaza, 2930 2nd Street S, St. Cloud. Cy Schaefer 320-252-8452.

Second Monday Sauk Rapids Sportsmen’s Club, 7:30 p.m., at Benton Station.

Third Monday Tinville Lions Club, 7 p.m., Rollie’s Redneck Bar, Highway 23 E. St. Cloud Area Parkinson’s Disease (PD) Support Group, 1-2:30 p.m., St. Cloud Library, call Independent Lifestyles 320529-9000.

Second Tuesday Pleasantview Elementary PTA meeting, 7 p.m., Pleasantview Elementary.

Minden Township Board, 8 p.m., Minden Town Hall.

Sauk Rapids Fire Department, 8 p.m., Fire Hall.

Rice Women of Today, 7 p.m., Rice Lions Building.

Second Wednesday Sauk Rapids VFW Post 6992, 8 p.m. at post.

Sauk Rapids VFW Post 6992 Auxiliary, 7 p.m. at post.

Second Thursday Trinity Ladies Aid, 1 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church.

Sauk Rapids Women of Today, 5:30 p.m. Social time 6 p.m., Sauk Rapids VFW. Third Monday Knights of Columbus, 7 p.m., Sacred Heart Church.

Third Tuesday Benton County Historical Society, 7 p.m., Museum Building, 218 1st Street N, Sauk Rapids.

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OPINION

Playing games with a thing called life

Letter to the Editor

Keep tax dollars in the state

Jason Krueger, Sauk Rapids

As I watched the Independence Day fireworks explode in the sky, my thoughts turned to a nagging irony with the means by which we celebrate our independence.

Due to a state ban on private purchases of larger forms of fireworks, many Minnesotans choose to purchase these products from across state lines. In turn, our government forfeits an easy form of revenue from the tax that could have been collected at the time of purchase. It is estimated that $3 million is lost in annual revenue to neighboring states that allow aerial fireworks sales.

Americans have long enjoyed the Fourth of July holiday by lighting firecrackers and other grandiose displays of fire and color. Why should neighboring states benefit at the expense of our pocketbooks and personal freedoms?

Instead of spending tax money to direct police to enforce an outdated law, I challenge our governor and state legislators to legalize all forms of aerial fireworks sales.

Fleigle collects miracles Jim Hovda, Rice

I’m reading the article in the SR Herald by Anna Saldana about the unfortunate accident that Mr. Fleigle experienced on the Old Sartell Bridge, and I’m forced to comment. It is true, he is lucky to be alive.

There has been extensive media coverage of the event and the rescue heroics. Lost in all of this seems to be that the five individuals deliberately violated the law when they committed a trespass onto the bridge. Large signs and a locked gate were not enough to stop the five. Instead, the media focused on the heroic efforts of those who were involved in Fleigle’s rescue.

(Some, companion law violators) I would be surprised if the Sartell Police recommend charging all five with trespass. “They suffered enough” might be the feeling. The message to others is that if you suffer enough you can escape punishment. The property owners deserved the full protection of the law too. They did not get it.

Fleigle said, “he and his friends were just looking for something to do.” My suggestion, look for employment or something that is not illegal.

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job any of us inner-geeks would want. An outdoor In fifth grade, under the cover of a closed patio with a grill and sand volleyball court for classroom door, my inner nerd was unleashed. mid-afternoon breaks, scooters to ride around on Rather than begging to run outside to the polished floors, and glass-enclosed memorabilia basketball courts like most of my friends, I instead and costumes from the creation of Myst. Even the nagged my teacher to stay indoors and play a PC outside structure resembled buildings rendered in game of puzzles. the computer game.

As my hand-shaped cursor clicked through Inside I knew I was proud of what he had the game’s ages, I became enthralled in its story. by NATASHA BARBER accomplished.

I couldn’t wait for the next moment where I could Ryan continued with the team, having various search and discover more. I saved up my hardroles of testing, designing, marketing and more. earned cash to buy the game and soon increased my time spent glued to the Compaq monitor in my family’s The group made multiple games following Myst, but nothing seemed to catch on as well as the inaugural sensation. And basement.

This game was Myst. And my interest changed my much-like every other business in the United States when the economy took a downturn, so did Cyan. Ryan was soon pulling brother’s life.

Myst became an epidemic to gamers everywhere. When it an online sales distribution job at the local Doctored Locks was released to PC in 1994 it quickly became the best-selling and found work helping others find work through a nonprofit. game for the next eight years until The Sims pushed it off the It seemed his vision had come and gone and the real world sales pedestal. It didn’t take long after my infatuation, for my was about to replace his daydream. Yet, his Cyan coworkers, older brother Ryan to become hooked as well, and I remember friends and the Myst community didn’t shut the door on my being upset with each other over who ran the mouse or if a brother — for six years they hoped to reunite.

That chance came in 2013 when Rand Miller announced clue was solved without the other present. Yet, for the most part, Myst was something we bonded over –– at least until his plans for a new game Obduction via a Kickstarter campaign we solved the game and I became trapped inside books and with a goal of $1.1 million raised in 30 days. The team and its backers exceeded this goal and met their stretch goal of $1.3 writings.

My brother went on to become a graphic designer in million allowing the game virtual reality features. With this, college and, through ways I still do not know, eventually my brother’s job and dreams were revived full-swing.

Obduction will be released July 26, 2016. became friends with the makers of Myst, brothers Rand and Other than writing a shameless plug for a game my big Robyn Miller.

Ryan was convinced he would work for the pair at brother has poured his heart into, I decided to share our story Cyan Worlds, Inc. someday and there was no hurdle he was because our childhood bond became something neither of us unwilling to rise above to make that dream come true. After could have ever imagined as we strained our little eyes staring college, he moved himself across country to Spokane, Wash. at the computer screen. He once told me my picture sat on his desk at Cyan because I was the one who introduced him to the and one day he got his wish.

After working stints at various book stores and God only game. Now, after many new life events, I’m sure his frames knows where else, Ryan became an official member of the are filled with his children and wife, but it doesn’t negate the Cyan team in 2003. As his younger, much cooler, sister I have fact that my brother also inspired me to keep dreaming and to believe his first jobs at the brick and mortar were fetching searching for whatever mystery I felt called to in life.

So when my calendar rolls around twelve days from now, coffee, Coke and pizza during late-night brainstorming I’m being Obducted—after all, it might just change my life. sessions.

But I admit when I first visited his work, it looked like a

Twins ride hot streak into All-Star break

I’ve been pretty hard on the Minnesota last few games with a knee bruise, has hit .375 Twins all season long, and they’ve deserved in July with half his hits going for extra bases. every bit of it.

If the Twins are going to be a competitive This team had what felt like legitimate ballclub moving forward, these are the guys that playoff aspirations heading into the season, and are going to drive the team’s success. Eduardo they are currently on pace to lose 103 games this Nuñez, Kurt Suzuki, and Robbie Grossman are summer. However, in cased you’ve tuned them cute stories, but these guys are not going to be out (and I don’t blame you if you did) I’d like part of the long-term solution here. The same to bring some attention to the fact that they’ve goes for other middling veterans like Trevor been playing some pretty decent baseball over Plouffe and Eduardo Escobar, who should be in the past couple of weeks. the clearance aisle on Terry Ryan’s trade block.

by ANDY THAYER Don’t look now, but the Twins who have I’m happy that the Twins have turned their focus Sports Columnist won three consecutive series, no longer own toward getting their young guys at bats and the title of “worst team in the major leagues,” letting the chips fall where they may. This team and have surged into the All-Star break by winning seven of isn’t going anywhere this season, and developing their young their last nine ball games behind a breakout from some of their talent should be priority number one. young bats.

That goes for the team’s pitching, as well. Ervin Santana, The entire Twins offense has come alive recently, with Tommy Milone and Ricky Nolasco have actually been quite Brian Dozier getting his average back to a respectable good lately. You know what that means? Maybe their trade .246, Kurt Suzuki batting .370 in June, and Eduardo Nuñez value is high enough that they can be moved for something continuing his All-Star level play (he has 12 homers, 22 steals, of value. The same goes for veteran relievers like Fernando and a .321 average at the break). However, let’s be real here Abad and Brandon Kintzler, who had solid first halves. I’m – the emergence of team’s young bats has keyed their recent not saying that the Twins should tank ballgames, but I think charge. they should let youngsters like Tyler Duffey and Jose Berrios Kennys Vargas, who was recently recalled from AAA get as much work at the big league level as possible.

Rochester, has been white-hot since his return, slashing The Twins outscored the first-place Texas Rangers 62-30 .471/.609/1.294 in June with three bombs and 22 total bases in seven games over the past couple weeks and have scored in six games. Miguel Sano is hitting .282 with three homers the most runs in baseball over the past month. It’s been fun in July, and his presence in the middle of the order means to watch the team win a few games, but let’s not get things opposing pitchers can’t work around guys like Dozier and Joe twisted – the Twins still need to focus on building for the Mauer. Max Kepler has already launched five dingers in July, future. and he has accumulated 18 RBI in his past 10 games. Eddie The past couple weeks have given Twins fans a glimpse of Rosario is batting .387 in over his past seven games with a the team’s potential moving forward, and if the Twins commit 1.020 OPS (which is amazing, considering that he somehow to letting the youngsters lead the charge, there are going to be has a lower on-base percentage than his batting average over quite a few more wins on the horizon. the past couple weeks). Even Byron Buxton, who missed the

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Wednesday, June 29 0806 hrs – medical 0830 hrs – assist 0935 hrs – theft on the 1500 block of 2nd Ave N 1038 hrs – assist 1145 hrs – assist 1230 hrs – missing person on the 700 block of 12th St N 1342 hrs – permit 1346 hrs – theft on the 1700 block of 2nd Ave N 1407 hrs – fraud on the 1100 block of 1st Ave N 1616 hrs – dispute on the 1400 block of 2nd Ave S and the 1400 block of 3rd Ave S 1708 hrs – assist 1851 hrs – assist 2005 hrs – medical 2315 hrs – welfare check on the 100 block of 15th St Ct 2349 hrs – ordinance 2352 hrs – suspicious activity on River Ave N 4 traffic stops – verbal warnings issued Thursday, June 30 0158 hrs – animal on the 500 block of 2nd Ave N 0507 hrs – medical 0718 hrs – 911 1006 hrs – assist 1157 hrs – theft on the 200 block of 13th St N 1211 hrs – child on the 1800 block of Osauka Rd NE 1457 hrs – child on the 100 block of 18th St NW 1556 hrs – ordinance 1606 hrs – assist 1607 hrs – ordinance 1643 hrs – trespassing on the 1300 block of 13th St Cir 1735 hrs – animal on the 100 block of 1st St S 1736 hrs – child on the 200 block of 3rd Ave N 1813 hrs – parking 1932 hrs – hit and run on Benton Dr N 1952 hrs – assist 2011 hrs – theft on the 100 block of 1st St S 2136 hrs – assist 2249 hrs – ordinance 2325 hrs – disturbance on the 2000 block of E Highview Dr 4 traffic stops – verbal warnings issued Friday, July 1 0042 hrs – ordinance 0056 hrs – suspicious activity on Evergreen Dr in Sartell 0134 hrs – ordinance 0348 hrs – suspicious activity on the 700 block of 8th St N 0409 hrs – suspicious activity on the 900 block of 2nd Ave S 0823 hrs – theft on the 1700 block of 2nd Ave N 0916 hrs – checks on the 1200 block of Meadows Dr 0956 hrs – driving 1010 hrs – ordinance 1046 hrs – animal on the 800 block of 1st St S 1112 hrs – drunk on the 200 block of 3rd Ave S 1117 hrs – medical 1301 hrs – medical 1449 hrs – driving 1603 hrs – child on 3rd Ave S 1646 hrs – agency assist 1919 hrs – domestic on the 1100 block of 1st Ave N 2153 hrs – fireworks on the 1200 block of 2nd Ave S 2212 hrs – animal on the 1800 block of Eastern Star Loop 2213 hrs – fireworks on 7th Ave N and 12th St N 2249 hrs – fireworks on 11th St N and 7th Ave N 2309 hrs – driving 6 traffic stops – 1 DUI and 5 verbal warnings issued; 2 human services reports Saturday, July 2 0257 hrs – assault on the 700 block of Broadway Ave S 0613 hrs – theft on the 800 block of 5th Ave N 0639 hrs – theft on the 500 block of 6th Ave N 0740 hrs – missing person on the 300 block of 2nd Ave N 0824 hrs – theft on the 600 block of 6th St N 0835 hrs – property on the 700 block of 4th Ave N 0945 hrs – burglary on the 1100 block of 4 ½ Ave N 0957 hrs – theft on the 100 block of 9th St N 1026 hrs – medical 1049 hrs – theft on the 400 block of Benton Dr S 1135 hrs – theft on the 1200 block of 4th Ave N 1257 hrs – death on the 100 block of 3rd Ave S 1535 hrs – suspicious activity on the 300 block of 9 ½ St N 1541 hrs – controlled substance on 400 block of 10th Ave N 1604 hrs – medical 1637 hrs – assist 1716 hrs – suspicious activity on the 300 block of 2nd Ave S 1723 hrs – assist 1725 hrs – traffic hazard on 3rd Ave S 1905 hrs – harassment on the 300 block of 2nd Ave S 1915 hrs – alarm 1932 hrs – welfare check on Benton Dr N and 2nd Ave N

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STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF BENTON IN DISTRICT COURT SEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No.: 05-CV-16-1022 SUMMONS City of Sauk Rapids, a Minnesota municipal corporation, Plaintiff, vs.

Kurt J. Bruner Defendant.

THIS SUMMONS IS DIRECTED TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT: 1. YOU ARE BEING SUED. The Plaintiff has started a lawsuit against you. The Plaintiff’s Resolution and Order (Resolution No. 2016-18 Authorizing Order to Abate a Hazardous House) against you is attached to this Summons. Do not throw these papers away.

They are official papers that affect your rights. You must respond to this lawsuit even though it may not yet be filed with the Court and there may be no court file number on this Summons.

2. YOU MUST REPLY WITHIN 20 DAYS TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS. You must give or mail to the person who signed this Summons a written response called an Answer within 20 days of the date on which you received this Summons. You must send a copy of your Answer to the person who signed this Summons located at: Rinke Noonan, Ltd., 1015 West St. Germain Street, Suite 300, P.O. Box 1497, St. Cloud, MN 56302-1497.

3. YOU MUST RESPOND TO EACH CLAIM. The Answer is your written response to the Plaintiff’s Resolution and Order. In your Answer you must state whether you agree or disagree with each paragraph of the Order. If you believe the Plaintiff should not be given everything asked for in the Resolution and Order, you must say so in your Answer.

4. YOU WILL LOSE YOUR CASE IF YOU DO NOT SEND A WRITTEN RESPONSE TO THE ORDER TO THE PERSON WHO SIGNED THIS SUMMONS. If you do not Answer within 20 days, you will lose this case. You will not get to tell your side of the story, and the Court may decide against you and award the Plaintiff everything asked for in the Resolution and Order. If you do not want to contest the claims stated in the Resolution and Order, you do not need to respond. A default judgment can then be entered against you for the relief requested in the Resolution and Order.

5. LEGAL ASSISTANCE. You may wish to get legal help from a lawyer. If you do not have a lawyer, the Court Administrator may have information about places where you can get legal assistance.

Even if you cannot get legal help, you must still provide a written Answer to protect your rights or you may lose the case.

6. ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION. The parties may agree to or be ordered to participate in an alternative dispute resolution process under Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice. You must still send your written response to the Complaint even if you expect to use alternative means of resolving this dispute.

7. THIS LAWSUIT MAY AFFECT OR BRING INTO QUESTION TITLE TO REAL PROPERTY located in Benton County, State of Minnesota, legally described as follows: Lot One (1), Block Two (2), Jochum’s Addition, according to the plat and survey thereof on file and of record in the office of the County Record in and for Benton County, Minnesota.

The object of this action is abatement.

Dated: June 8, 2016 RINKE NOONAN Matthew J. Loven (#0391774) Suite 300 US Bank Plaza Building 1015 W. St. Germain St. P.O. Box 1497 St. Cloud, MN 56302-1497 (320) 251-6700 (320) 656-3500 fax Email: Mloven@RinkeNoonan.com Attorneys for Plaintiff R-26-4B

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Rice Police Department Activity Monday, June 27 2005 hrs – child on 4th Ave NW Tuesday, June 28 1949 hrs – assist 2054 hrs – traffic accident on the 12500 block of Fromelt Loop NW Wednesday, June 29 0100 hrs – suspicious activity on the 400 block of Main St E 1131 hrs – medical 1153 hrs – hit and run on the 100 block of 1st Ave SE 1518 hrs – repo vehicle on 1st Ave SW 1959 hrs – agency assist 2153 hrs – suspicious activity on the 400 block of Main St E 2241 hrs – suspicious activity on the 400 block of Main St E 2313 hrs – assist 2359 hrs – disturbance on the 300 block of 3rd St SE Thursday, June 30 0907 hrs – property on the 400 block of Main St E 1350 hrs – extra patrol 1458 hrs – agency assist 4 traffic stops – citations issued Saturday, July 2 1820 hrs – assist 1844 hrs – driving 2030 hrs – animal 2116 hrs – background check 2118 hrs – background check 2120 hrs – background check 2130 hrs – background check 2355 hrs – driving Sunday, July 3 1136 hrs – theft on the 200 block of 3rd St NE

PUBLIC NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICE OF AUCTION (Official Publication) Public Storage, Inc. PS Orangeco, Inc. and/or Shurgad TRS, Inc. will conduct Sales at Public Storage located at Public Storage Self-Storage, Sauk Rapids 25553, 1111 Franklin Ave., Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 NOTICE OF SALE AND DISPOSAL OF PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will sell at public auction on July 27, 2016, personal property including but not limited to furniture, clothing, tools and/or other household items at 9:30 a.m. The name of the person(s) whose personal property is to be sold is as follows 1304 Randall, Jody 1311 Casey, Teresa 1436 Lafrance, Christine 1524 Iverson, Sharon 1607 Hadammek, Andy 1622 Hadammek, Kristine 2115 Hastings, Paula 2208 Montag, Chrisitn 2320 Anderson, Jamie 2509 Rausch, Michelle 3105 Waggoner, James 4101 Henning, Michael 4111 Newport, Jason 4124 Olson, Rebecca 4317 Arens, Alyssa 4412 Begg, James 4420 Ray, Randy R-27-2B PUBLIC NOTICE OF AUCTION (Official Publication) Public Storage, Inc. PS Orangeco, Inc. and/or Shurgad TRS, Inc. will conduct Sales at Public Storage located at Public Storage Self-Storage, Sauk Rapids 25553, 1111 Franklin Ave., Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 NOTICE OF SALE AND DISPOSAL OF PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will sell at public auction on July 29, 2016, personal property including but not limited to furniture, clothing, tools and/or other household items at 9:30 a.m. The name of the person(s) whose personal property is to be sold is as follows 1439 Grams, Shelly 1444 Kuschel, John R-28-2NC

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MIDWAY IRON & METAL, INC.

Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333 (1) The exact name under which the business is or will be conducted is: Unique Exteriors (2) The address of the principal place of business is: 1251 10th Ave NE APT 215, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 Wanted: Scrap iron & metals, (3) The name and registered street address of the entity conjunk vehicles, aluminum cans ducting business under the above Assumed Name is: Andrew For Sale: New steel, aluminum, stainless, Scott McGeary, 1251 10th Ave NE Apt 215, Sauk Rapids, MN trailer parts, custom signs & art.

56379 (4) By typing my name, I, the undersigned, certify that I am Services: Plasma, shear, brake, saw, rolloff containers signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and Family Owned & Operated correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minud nesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am 648 NE Lincoln Ave., St. Cloud SCRAP: 252-4002 subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as NEW STEEL: 258-3003 if I had signed this document under oath.

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Two Rivers Baptist Church Meeting at Village Hall in Rice

Sunday worship 10:30 am & 6 pm John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

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Together with that part of Lot 6. Block 27, less and except that part described as lying Northwesterly of the following described line: commencing at the most Westerly corner of said Lot 6, thence South 46 degrees 03 minutes 32 seconds East, on an assumed bearing along the Southwesterly lines of Lots 1 thru 6, Block 27, a distance of 26.00 feet, to the point of beginning of the line to be described; thence North 43 degrees 53 minutes 28 seconds East, parallel with the Northwesterly line of said Lot 6, a distance of 139.95 feet, more or less to the Northeasterly line of Lot 6 and there terminating.

(PID Nos. 19.00272.01, 19.00271.00, and 19.00270.00) The proposed terms and conditions of the property sale are available for review and inspection at the office of the Community Development Director, City of Sauk Rapids, Sauk Rapids City Government Center, 250 Summit Avenue North, Sauk Rapids, MN during normal business hours.

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STATE PROJECT #: SP 005-070-001 FEDERAL PROJECT #: HSIP 0516(219) LOCATION: CSAH 3 from CSAH 1 to CSAH 4; CSAH 4 from TH 10 to CR 78; CSAH 6 from south County Line to CSAH 4; and CSAH 7 from CSAH 4 to TH 23 TYPE OF WORK: Pavement Markings LENGTH: 19.088 Miles Approximate Major Items of Work are: PAVEMENT MESSAGES 13 EACH 4” SOLID LINE WHITE – PAINT (WET REFLECTIVE) 202,950 LF 4” SOLID LINE YELLOW – PAINT (WET REFLECTIVE) 43,400 LF 4” BROKEN LINE YELLOW – PAINT (WET REFLECTIVE) 18,990 LF 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 PROJECT 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 Federally-assisted 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 FederalAid 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.

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• “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).”

Proposal, Plans and Specifications may be examined and obtained for $35.00 at the Benton County Highway Engineers Office, 7752 Highway 25 NE Foley, MN 56329, located along TH 25, 1 mile north of TH 23 in the City of Foley. Proposal, Plans and Specifications may also be downloaded at https://egram.co.benton.mn.us\ for $0.00.

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SPORTS

Cyclones sweep Brainerd, Albertville

The Sauk Rapids Legion baseball team had a solid game on July 8 against Nisswa, bringing in an 8-0 win. Ethan Bengston and Bjorn Hanson led the team in scoring, bringing in two runs each. The team also overtook Becker in a close 2-1 game July 7.

The team fell in an 8-3 loss on June 30 to the St. Cloud 76ers. They have a few more games before playoffs begin.

Sauk Rapids 8, Nisswa 0 The bats were swinging hard against Nisswa, bringing in eight runs off of six hits scattered across the roster.

Noah Klinefelter pitched the game for Sauk Rapids, striking out seven batters and only allowing three hits for Nisswa.

R HE N 0-0-0-0-0-0-0 0 3 4 SR 0-0-3-0-3-2-X 8 6 1 Bengston – 2 R, 1 H, 2 BB; Hanson – 2 R, 1 H, 1 RBI, 1 BB; Z. Fuecker – 1 R, 1 RBI, 2 BB; C. Fuecker – 1 R, 1 H, 1 RBI; Bentrud – 1 H, 1 RBI; Burski – 2 BB; Massman – 1 H, 1 RBI; Lazer – 1 R; Hemker – 1 R, 1 H; Klinefelter – 7 IP (3 H, 1 BB, 7 K).

Sauk Rapids 2, Becker 1 Sauk Rapids held off Becker in a tight 2-1 game July 7. The team scored their two runs early on in the game

and fought hard to keep Becker from gaining a lead. Eric Burski and Brady Posch scored the two runs off of a hit from Cordell Lazer. Posch pitched the game, allowing two Becker hits and one run. The game was rained out in the top of the fifth inning, leading to an early finish.

R HE B 0-0-1-0-0 1 2 0 SR 0-2-0-0-X 2 3 1 Hanson – 2 H; Z. Fuecker – 1 BB; Burski – 1 R, 1 BB; Posch – 1 R, 1 BB, 5 IP (2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 3 BB, 3 K); Lazer – 1 H, 2 RBI. St. Cloud 76ers 8, Sauk Rapids 3 Sauk Rapids fell to the St. Cloud 76ers June 30. After falling behind early on, Sauk Rapids fought to catch up, but the three runs scored were not enough. The 76ers scored five of the runs in the first two innings. Hanson, Zach Fuecker and Burski scored on hits from Z. Fuecker and Anthony Massman.

RHE SR 0-0-2-1-0-0-0 3 9 3 SC 1-4-0-2-1-0-X 8 11 2 Bengston – 1 H; Hanson – 1 R, 1 H; Z. Fuecker – 1 R, 1 H, 2 RBI, 1 BB; C. Fuecker – 1 H; Bentrud – 1 H, 3 IP (6 H, 5 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 4 K, 1 HR); Burski – 1 R, 3 H; Massman – 1 H, 1 RBI; Posch – 3 IP (5 H, 3 R, 2 ER, 5 K).

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The Sauk Rapids Cyclones swept both of their games this week – July 10 against Brainerd and July 6 against Albertville.

The team made several rotations around the bases throughout the two games, bringing in a collective 25 runs against five from the two opponents combined. They beat Brainerd 10-5 and Albertville 15-0.

Sauk Rapids 10, Brainerd 5 The Cyclones had a big ninth inning against the Brainerd Bees July 10, rounding up seven runs. The runs brought the team from a 5-3 loss going into the ninth to a 10-5 win. Andy Thayer pitched six innings, striking out two batters and scattering a mere five hits. Brett DeGagne threw two innings, striking out five batters. Jeremy Thorson closed out the game with one scoreless inning for the Bees, securing the Cyclones win 10-5.

B 0-2-0-0-1-0-2-0-0 SR 0-0-0-0-0-1-0-2-7 Warnert – 1 H, 1 R; Wippler – 2 H, 3 R; Braun – 2 H, 2 R; Lavoi – 1 H, 1 R; Lynch – 1 H, 3 RBI; Sauer – 1 R, 3 BB; Thayer – 2 H, 1 R, 6 IP (5 H, 2 K); DeGagne – 2 IP (5 K); Thorson – 1 IP

Sauk Rapids 15, Albertville 0 The Cyclones defeated the Albertville Villains by a landslide July 6, with a final score of 15-0. The team scored 10 of their runs within the first two innings.

“Everyone seemed to have quality at-bats,” said Paul Schlangen, a member of the team. “I thought our game went well because we hit the ball well.”

One of the biggest highlights was Zach Fuecker hitting his first amateur home run to right field in the second inning, earning him three RBIs as well. Tyler Long and Joel Haller each brought in three RBIs in addition to Fuecker’s three. Tyler Bjork bounced a hit off the fence for a double, also bringing Long home.

Nate Freihammer pitched four of the seven innings, scattering four hits and strik- and Jeff Hille pitched one. ing out two batters. Brett De- A 0-0-0-0-0-0-0 Gagne pitched two innings SR 4-6-2-0-2-1-X

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Thell wins third straight Mod Four race at speedway Midwest Modified Seventeen cars filled out the field in the Midwest Modified class. Studanski was in front when his engine failed sending him into the infield opening the door for the strong ride of Jeremy Nelson. It was a top three group of Nelson, Sabraski and Lamm fighting to the very end. Nelson held off Lamm and Sabraski for the second and third spots respectively.

Modified The night was capped off by the Modifieds where 15 cars were slated for the feature. Sabraski made a move half way through and pulled away for the finish. The class spot to watch was the battle for second where Jeremy Nelson nipped Czech at the line by 0.02 seconds for a fantastic finish.

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Street Stocks The night kicked off with two heat races in the Street Stocks that gave no shockers as both were won by the cars of Kyle Laney and Durrand Peterson, who were on the pole position. The feature was the scene of a controversial call after the 01 ride of Justin Pogones cut off the 12 of Laney sending him into the wall. Pogones was sent to the back of the pack and Laney to the garage. This allowed the 15s of Kevin Schmidt, of Becker, a clear path to hold off Eric Riley and Davey Kruchten for the win.

Mod Fours The Mod Four was shaping up to be a ho-hum feature until the car of Doug Fredrick went flying into the air down the front stretch sending parts over the fence into the grass area in front of the bleachers.

The best news of the race was Fredrick was okay but his car not so much. The race was once again dominated by the 00T car of Keith Thell. Thell has won his third race in two weeks. Adam Fuchs and Trever Roediger rounded out the top three.

Super Stocks Shane Sabraski was the quickest car in the Super

Stocks heat race followed by the 50H of John Henkemeyer and the 31X of Dan Gullikson.

Sabraski remained in the lead during the feature as he pulled away from the field of Dexton Koch and Henkemeyer. With the win, Sabraski made up some points ground on the season standings. Dave Mass was absent Friday night.

Hornets Two heat races in the Hornet class saw two familiar names take the checkered flag.

Racetrack points leaders Justin Schelitzche and Jeremy Jutz took home the first and second, respectively. Durning the feature the 37S of Driston Schyma went airborne as he nicked a tire coming out of turn two.

Schyma left the car in good health. Once the race continued Schelitzche fought tooth and nail for the win as Joe Martin and Dustin Virkus were right behind him the whole race with Martin finishing a close second place.

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Coming back home

Rothstein has been playing organized soccer since he was in third grade, but he was kicking the ball around long before that.

“We would play at daycare. That’s what started it,” Rothstein said. “Now it’s definitely one of my biggest interests. I’m always playing, always watching as many games on TV as much as possible, learning as much as possible about it, fine-tuning my skills and loving the game.”

Even though he is not a player anymore, Rothstein is looking forward to being on the field with the team.

He recalls his own experience with Storm soccer and is striving to let every player on the team have a similar experience.

“I had a great experience with good coaches and good teammates and I had a lot of fun,” Rothstein said. “I want it to be fun for them because that’s important. If they enjoy it, they’ll get something more out of the experience

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Chris Rothstein is looking forward to his first season as the head coach of the boys soccer team. He played on the Storm team from 2009-2012, before attending college at St. Scholastica.

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SAUK RAPIDS – Chris Rothstein is returning to the place where he has fond memories of his schooling

and playing soccer. Now, he will be involved as a teacher and head coach, rather than a student and player.

Rothstein was hired as the head boys soccer coach July 6. He will also be teach-

ing Spanish at Sauk RapidsRice Middle School.

“It’s kind of surreal. It’s an awesome opportunity to be able to give back to that, so I’m really looking forward to it,” Rothstein said.

two were teammates on the Storm soccer team for three years before Rothstein went to college.

“We’ve stayed in touch ever since we played together. He’s a great friend,” Rothstein said. “I think as coaches, we have the same goals in mind for where we want the program to go, not just how we do on the field, but also how our players act on and off the field. We get along really well and I think we will balance each other out. I think we will be a good team and hopefully we can bring that to the rest of the team as well.”

The program has changed quite a bit since Rothstein was a part of the roster, but that’s what he’s most looking forward to.

“When I was here, we won maybe two games all season, so it’s definitely different now,” Rothstein said.

“I’m looking forward to coming back and keeping the program going in that positive direction.”

than just a game of soccer.”

He wants practices and games to be a place where the team can learn not only soccer skills, but also life skills like teamwork and communication.

As Rothstein starts his journey as the head coach, he looks back to his time playing soccer for St. Scholastica and remembers coaches he looked up to. One particular coach that sticks out for him was a goalie coach during his freshman and sophomore years.

“He showed me how important it was to come to practice every day and put in the hard work because you really do get better. When you put in the hard work and really focus on the tactics during practice, it pays off in the games,” Rothstein said.

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Beef breeding is as simple as black and white Nelson Charolais herd complements each other

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RICE — For many people in central Minnesota, the word cow is most often associated with a black and white breed. The iconic Holstein dairy cattle are unsurpassed when it comes to producing milk and of the nine million dairy cows across the country, 90 percent are of Holstein descent.

You’ll find 50 registered milking Holsteins on Dwain and Barb Nelson’s Farm

near Opole, but the family also retains a less typical black and white herd. They are the Nelson Charolais.

Dwain and Barb, their daughters Katie and Rachel and son-in-law Travis Molitor (Rachel’s husband) are the proud owners of 50 head of beef cattle made up of purebred creamy white Charolais and black Simmental/ Angus. They raise the Charolais for private treaty and consignment sales throughout the Midwest.

“It was a 4-H project PHOTO BY NATASHA BARBER

Nelson Charolais are located near Rice. Charolais are a beef cattle breed which are known for their weight-gaining ability and lean muscle.

which kept growing,” said Katie Nelson, the primary caretaker of the herd and Junior Advisor of the Minnesota/Wisconsin Charolais Association. “I had shown dairy cows, but at 14 [years old] wanted to try something different. Family friends recommended a farm to purchase a beef heifer from and, it was by luck, I ended up with Charolais.”

Charolais are one of the PHOTO SUBMITTED oldest French cattle breeds Katie Nelson brought Charolais beef cattle to the family farm, and were developed solely Nelson Charolais, when she made the decision to show beef for beef production. They cattle in 4-H.

are large cattle with broad bodies and heavily muscled loins and haunches. Full grown bulls weigh on average 2,400 pounds and cows can easily average two ton.

Because of their weightgaining ability and lean muscle they are attractive to commercial beef producers who are looking to make the most of their dollar.

“In a commercial setting, bulls are going to bring added pounds at weaning weight, while the breed itself has been able to keep

birth-weights relatively under wraps. There is a stigma that Charolais are born big, but they complement black cows well,” Katie said.

The Nelsons use embryo transfer to produce more genetically superior calves from one mating of purebred Charolais.

After calving each year in the dead of winter, the Nelsons use artificial insemination and embryo transfer to implant their black cows with purebred Charolais offspring.

“I choose my donor cows based on preferable genetic attributes. I want to multiply them faster to further advance our herd, so we’ll transfer the extra embryos into surrogate black cows. Rather than having one calf from a mother, I’ll get ten,” Katie said.

About thirty embryos will be transferred into the herd each year, the rest of the herd is artificially insemNelson continued on pg. 2B

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Even if Pete Ackerman isn’t smiling, he has made sure there is always one on his farm – a big one too.

For the past eight years, Ackerman has been planting a large smiley face – or other figure – into his soybean or cornfield just a quarter mile from his farm site northeast of Sauk Rapids. This year, Ackerman has a 300-foot smiley face with his initials, “PA”, double planted in his soybean field.

kids get a kick out of it.”

Ackerman’s planting tradition started eight years ago, when he was finishing up planting a soybean field.

There were portions of an old silo left in the field and Ackerman had extra seed left in the planter. He came up with the idea of going over the planted field again with the tractor and planter, and making a smiley face with the planted seed.

“I used the silo as a landmark to outline the smiley face,” Ackerman said.

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“He pulled into the yard one day, showed me the picture and asked, ‘You recognize this?,” Ackerman said.

“I thought it turned out pretty good.”

Ever since that year, Ackerman can be seen every spring driving in unusual directions to plant his field.

Last year, the smiley face was in a cornfield. Ackerman planted two different varieties of corn. The corn Ackerman continued on pg. 3B

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“When I pick out a show heifer, I start with good sound feet and legs. If a heifer can’t move she’s not going to work well for the herd in the future. That’s the most important,” Katie said. She also looks for cleanliness throughout the neck which blends smoothly into the shoulders, a deep rib cage and a long body.

The Nelsons sell about ten show heifers each fall to those doing 4-H projects or purebred breeders as far away as Missouri. They keep about five bulls each year to sell the following spring as virgin yearling breeding bulls and keep the remaining replacement heifers to replenish the herd. The bulls not retained for sale are castrated and fed out for market.

By the end of October, the Nelsons have transported the herd back to the family farm where they are contained on a harvested corn field. They are fed a TMR diet which consists of hay, silage, dry distillers and mineral. About two weeks

before the first calf arrives, the cows are brought into a three-sided barn to await their delivery. Within three weeks they are again kicked back out into the corn field where calf-only huts with plentiful bedding shelter the young calves from wind, rain and snow.

“We calve in January because it gives us older calves to market in the fall and fits in our labor resources better than March or April, before spring field work and our busy off-the-farm jobs,” Katie said. “We don’t have many problems, but I found that if you keep them dry, bedded well and check on them routinely after they are born, you can turn them out to field after those first few weeks as long as they are up on their feet.”

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Because the Nelsons calve their Charolais beginning in January and start breeding mid-March, most of the herd is confirmed pregnant before being let out pasture in May. “I have four different pastures spread out near Gilman, Avon, Holdingford and home, but will only run a bull in one of them,” Katie said. “We’ll implant or A.I. and then kick the cows out to grass with the bull. I don’t keep those last ones around long enough to confirm a pregnancy.”

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Ackerman continued from page 1B in his fields, he said he’s not about to take it to the next level.

“I’ve seen other farmers doing corn mazes. I like to get ideas from them but I don’t want to get very technical or fancy,” Ackerman said.

Ackerman said he’ll take a day to think about how he wants to make the design and it’ll take him about 30 minutes to plant it.

This year’s smiley face and initials take up a fouracre portion of his soybean

field. Ackerman used an 8-row planter this year versus a 6-row planter and used one extra 50-pound bag of seed. He placed four empty seed bags as landmarks for the smiley face.

“I like to wing it and hope it turns out,” Ackerman said.

Ackerman said it’s all worth the extra effort.

“I think some people have seen it but they don’t stop by to ask,” Ackerman said. “Hopefully someone

gets a kick out of it. It’s just something fun to do.”

Ackerman is already getting requests for next year’s design.

“My wife thinks I should do a flower again,” Ackerman said. “We’ll see.”

Ackerman and his wife, Mona, have four children.

He has been farming in partnership with his brother, Kevin, since 1994 on their third generation farm. Together they milk 100 cows and raise 500 acres of crops.

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One year, Ackerman designed a flower. That one, Ackerman said, did not turn out after a wet spring.

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“Not everyone gets to see their grandkids every day,” Malikowski said. “I see mine every day. I see them when they get off the bus and I help them do homework.”

Malikowski, and husband, Kevin, own and operate a 30-cow dairy farm east of Sauk Rapids. The Malikowski’s invite their grandchildren over to their farm every day to live, work, learn and embody life on a farm.

Four grandchildren – siblings Riley Kipka, 12 and Aleaya Kipka, 8, and Dominic Malikowski, 8 and Makayla Benc, 8 – are with the Malikowskis every day from 6 a.m. until after evening chores. Sometimes they stay overnight.

“They all have bedrooms here,” Malikowski said. “They are up every morning with me.”

The four grandchildren live near the Malikowski farm. Vickie Kipka and her husband, Ambrose, and Karl Malikowski and his wife, Marie, all work full-time jobs. Kathy and Kevin are happy to help care for their grandchildren. For the past two years, the grandchildren have been a huge help to the Malikowski’s farm. Kevin injured his arm two years ago and has been enduring surgeries and therapy.

“The kids are up every morning at 6 a.m. to help me with chores,” Malikowski said.

Riley drives the skidloader to help feed animals and helps with milking.

Aleaya helps bed and feed calves and helps with milking. Dominic beds the calves and cows, limes walkways, cleans mangers, and helps fill wheelbarrows with feed.

Makayla beds and feeds calves and for evening, is a main helper for milking.

“We have it down to where we get morning chores done by 8:30 or 9,” Malikowski said. “Then we have breakfast and the kids get to pick what we have – eggs, pancakes, waffles or cereal.”

By late morning, Malikowski is helping the children work with their animals for 4-H projects.

“We’ve been working animals a lot,” Malikowski said. “For the next month, they’ll be busy – cleaning, shaving, clipping and feeding – getting ready for the county fair.”

Going through her daily routine on the farm, Malikowski said she guides her grandchildren in a similar routine to what she provided their own four children. The Malikowski’s like to provide a structured daily routine to help the kids learn responsibility as well as keep them safe.

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Kevin and Kathy Malikowski’s grandchildren (from left) – Riley Kipka, Aleaya Kipka, Dominic Malikowski and Makayla Benc – help on the Malikowski’s 30-cow dairy farm near Sauk Rapids during the summer.

Kathy Malikowski enjoys and appreciates the help she receives from her grandchildren not only during the summer, but all year long.

Malikowski said. “Riley will tell you what can hurt you – he knows not to go around the PTO shaft, not to stand behind tractors. I don’t expect more from them than what they are capable of doing.”

Not only are the children learning the daily operation of a farm they are also learning about the cycle of life.

“With farming, children learn about responsibility,” Malikowski said. “They know animals are bought and sold, they know animals die. They’ve been there when calves are born dead out of their favorite animal.

It’s a part of life and they understand it.”

Malikowski said Riley especially is learning a greater responsibility when it comes to farming.

“If he sees a feed bunk empty, he’ll go fill it. If he sees something that needs to be done, he’ll come tell me,” Malikowski said.

Malikowski said she is not overwhelmed with caring for her grandchildren while farming.

“These kids have been raised in it,” Malikowski said. “And, I’m generally not the only one here. At times, I have my sons, my daughter and daughters-inlaw here too.”

Most days, Malikowskis’ four children will be around the farm helping with projects while Kevin is recovering.

Malikowski knows farming would not be the same if her grandchildren weren’t around to experience it with it her. Likewise, she knows she can offer her grandchildren life lessons they cannot receive elsewhere.

“I have found, when you have a positive attitude on them, they come back with a positive attitude,” Malikowski said. “I want them to understand that farming at this time is not really a moneymaking proposition.

But, they also understand, on your good years you can make money.”

Malikowski has also found herself helping with homework. Something she said she has learned more about in the past three years than she did with her own children.

But, Malikowski values that time with her grandchildren.

“You find out what’s happening at school,” Malikowski said. “The kids are very informative and they want you to know what’s going on.”

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the cows, the kids often drop their school bags to head out to the barn right away to see if any cow is ready to calve.

“They can pick the cows out and they’re usually right,” Malikowski said.

Malikowski knows it can’t all be work on the farm. During the summer the grandchildren enjoy fishing with grandpa, and taking time at the neighbor’s swimming pool is usually on the schedule.

“The kids will go and help the neighbor with yard work or whatever else she needs done before they are allowed to swim,” Malikowski said. It is important for them to lend a helping hand if there are things they can help with, as the neighbor typically allows them to go swimming if she is home and an adult is able to come down with them.

Along with working with 4-H animals, the kids also raise rabbits, chickens and soon, goats – for fun.

The Malikowskis feel they have found the right mix of work and fun for the grandchildren. So much so that all four of the kids said they enjoy being at grandpa and grandma’s farm.

“It’s fun to be outside and run around,” Riley said.

“I don’t want to be in the city where you don’t have as much space.”

Aleaya and Makayla said they both enjoy helping Grandma milk cows and Dominic said he also likes to do chores.

“It’s hard and challenging,” Dominic said.

All four of the grandkids said they would like to be a farmer some day – just like Grandma and Grandpa.

Something Malikowski does not mind – if it means getting to see her grandchildren every day.

“I don’t think farming would be as much fun if they didn’t come out every day,” Malikowski said.

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PUBLICBENTON NOTICES COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING MINUTES JUNE 21, 2016 The Benton County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on June 21, 2016 in the Benton County Board Room in Foley, MN with Commissioners Ed Popp, Spencer Buerkle, Warren Peschl, Jim McMahon and Jake Bauerly present. Call to order by Chair Buerkle was at 9:00 a.m. followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.

Peschl/Bauerly unanimous to approve the amended agenda: delete the two items under the County Engineer.

No one was present to speak under Open Forum.

Popp/McMahon to approve the Consent Agenda: 1) approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of June 7, 2016 as written; 2) accept and file Committee of the Whole Minutes of June 2, 2016 as written; 3) approve Joint Powers Agreement between the State of Minnesota Secretary of State and Benton County for the State Primary and State General Election Recounts Agreements, and authorize the Chair to sign; 4) approve Application for MN Lawful Gambling Exempt Permit— Central MN Chapter of the MN Deer Hunters Association--to hold a raffle at Henry’s Banquet Center on September 13, 2016; 5) approve Maintenance Contract with GeoComm and authorize the Chair to sign; 6) approve Joint Powers Agreement between Benton County, the City of Sauk Rapids, the City of Foley, and the City of Rice for a shared Records Management System, and authorize the Chair to sign; and 7) approve Access Agreement between Benton County and Jason Tomporowski, and authorize the Chair to sign. Motion carried with Peschl, Buerkle, Popp and McMahon voting aye and Bauerly abstaining from the vote.

Karri Thorsten, Auditor-Treasurer, explained that Bill and Sandy Henry were issued a license from 2006-2015 for an Outdoor Music Concert and Camping License; this event is under the new management of Central MN Jam Partners. Central MN Jam Partners is requesting approval of a Large Exhibition License for this year’s event (Halfway Jam) which will be July 28th through 30th.

Thorsten stated that 7,000 people are expected to attend (an increase from prior year’s estimate of 4,000 people). It was noted that the application process is quite extensive; the ordinance requires an inspection at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled commencement of the exhibition. Popp/ McMahon unanimous to approve the Large Exhibition License for Central MN Jam Partners, contingent upon meeting final ordinance requirements.

Thorsten reported that SeaChange Print Innovations (formerly Synergy) assists Benton County with elections, including ballot layout and programming voting machine cards; Benton County has worked with this company to assist in the election process for many years. She explained that the contract costs will depend on the number of races, number of ballots needed, etc. Referring to the liability issue as noted in the memo of Assistant County Attorney, Michelle Meyer, McMahon asked if Benton County is the only county that SeaChange contracts with that seeks the $1.5 million insurance coverage (as opposed to the $1 million of coverage that SeaChange has). Thorsten stated her understanding that the other counties are not requiring the increased liability limits; SeaChange states that, to do so, the added cost of the increased liability limits would be passed on to Benton County. McMahon suggested that the topic of whether or not Benton County should require the $1.5 million insurance coverage (the amount of the tort liability cap) for indemnification purposes, as the overall county standard for consistency, should be discussed at a Committee of the Whole.

Meyer noted that the previous version of this contract did contain the higher liability limits (was negotiated into the contract); the Board should balance the risk versus the cost. Bauerly commented that this is a reputable firm and they contract with other counties. Peschl/Bauerly unanimous to approve the contract with SeaChange Print Innovations and authorize the Chair to sign.

Sheriff’s Office update: 1) Records Management System conversion; 2) Strategic Planning Process; 3) Police Activities Week Program; 4) Hosting ATV Safety Course on August 21st; 5) Water Patrol update; 6) Deployment of Automatic License Plate Reader; 7) GeoComm project— generates three-dimensional indoor maps of large buildings, i.e. schools—system is designed to geo-locate persons needing assistance within a matter of feet in larger buildings, with the hope that it will save lives by reducing response time; hope to deploy by late summer/early fall; and 8) theft continues to be the most prevalent crime trend.

Monty Headley, County Administrator, reported that the County formerly had a space needs committee that included two County Board members; that committee examined options for addressing space shortages that were occurring approximately eight years ago. Headley stated that, with the recession, hiring freezes and position eliminations, the space shortage issue was temporarily resolved; however, staffing growth, primarily in Human Services, has brought the space issue to the forefront again. He recommended, in order to study this issue more systematically and comprehensively, that the County space needs committee be re-formed, to again include two Board members; other committee members could include department heads, Property Management, Courts Administration, and others having an interest in the space needs issue. Bauerly noted that “…things are changing…brick and mortar isn’t what it used to be (more employees are working from home)…” Headley agreed that any, and all, options should be explored to address space over the long term. Popp/Bauerly unanimous to appoint Commissioners Peschl and McMahon to a space needs committee.

Headley explained that representatives from Benton, Sherburne, Stearns and Wright Counties have proposed a collaborative effort to update a study known as a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategies, or CEDS. He pointed out that the original CEDS was created by the former St. Cloud Area Economic Development Partnership; in recent years, the CEDS has been updated by the East Central Regional Development Commission in Mora. Headley stated that, under the new plan, Central MN Jobs and Training in Monticello would assume responsibility for updating the CEDS and helping cities and counties in the four-county area apply for federal grants made possible by having a CEDS in place. He presented two versions of a resolution for Board consideration—the resolution with a Year 1 Benton County cost of $3,138 allocates costs among the four counties based on proportionate county population (local match to a Federal EDA grant to fund a position at the Workforce Center in Monticello); the resolution with a Year 1 Benton County cost of $8,250 allocates costs equally among the four counties. Headley noted that Stearns and Sherburne Counties have both adopted the “equal shares” resolution. He noted that it is more likely that a city would be a recipient of a grant because of the typical things that cities do, i.e. water/ wastewater treatment systems, industrial park development. Popp stated his understanding upon leaving the May 11th meeting in Monticello was that the funding was going to be population-based.

Buerkle stated his belief that the other counties may feel that, because of all the restrictions placed on receiving these grants, it may eliminate some of grant opportunities for their cities. Following brief discussion, Bauerly/Popp unanimous to adopt Resolution 2016-#19, committing funding, based on proportionate county population, for three years to update and maintain a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategies hosted by Central MN Jobs and Training, and authorize the Chair to sign.

The Regular County Board meeting was recessed at 9:34 a.m. to conduct a Human Services Board meeting.

The Regular County Board meeting was reconvened at 9:37 a.m.

A public hearing to consider Ordinance #455, amending the Benton County Development Code Ordinance, to allow “Solar Energy Systems” within the Benton County Development Code, was opened at 9:38 a.m. Joe Janish, Department of Development Director, explained that the County Board, as a whole, had previously opposed this ordinance due to concerns related to the urban growth areas; discussion was held at a subsequent Committee of the Whole related to what options communities have for zoning control within those urban growth areas, i.e. joint planning board, orderly annexation agreement. Janish noted that the Planning Commission conducted a second public hearing on May 26 and again provided a positive recommendation for the proposed ordinance. He stated the ordinance amendment would allow for larger solar projects to be an Interim Use Permit in the Agricultural and Rural Agricultural zoned districts (for a minimum of 25 years)

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and also allow for accessory solar energy systems for onsite use only, in many zoning districts.

Janish indicated that a representative from the Gilmanton Township Board was present at the Planning Commission public hearing to endorse the proposed ordinance. Speaking in support of the proposed ordinance was Ralph Kaehler with Novel Energy Solutions (22913 County Road 39, St. Charles, MN). Kaehler stated that his company is a developer of solar projects, focused primarily in rural areas; they view solar as the ultimate conservation project—it keeps the land in agriculture and the local community has the opportunity to save money on “Minnesota generated” electricity rather than importing electricity. Also speaking in support was Andrew Catania, Geronimo Energy (7650 Edinborough Way, Edina, MN) who stated his agreement with Ralph Kaehler’s comments.

No one else spoke in support or in opposition, the public hearing was closed at 9:47 a.m. McMahon inquired if a future orderly annexation agreement would “trump” the county ordinance. Janish stated his belief that it would depend on when actions occur—i.e., has the application been processed by the County? Was a permit issued and construction already started? Peschl inquired about any issues with stray voltage and solar gardens; Kaehler and Catania noted no issues, pointing out that the equipment must be built to high standards/regulations. Buerkle inquired of the mandate for counties with regard to alternative energy. Janish stated he was not aware of any legal requirement as it’s not a protected use; the ordinance wouldn’t contain a maximum limit for alternative energy sources-it would depend on the number of property owners allowing the solar developers to install these systems. Greg Froelke with Novel Energy Solutions (24360 – 33rd Avenue, St. Augusta, MN) stated there are a finite number of these projects that can be built because of line capacity and substation capacity (unless Xcel Energy decides to expand). Bauerly pointed out that both the State and Federal government have set goals for renewable energy, stating “it’s our duty to provide space and opportunity to do this…also for economic development…also the savings the county and cities can achieve in their electric bills as a result…I don’t’ see any downside…” Buerkle commented “…I’m very skeptical…Stearns and Wright Counties went ahead and adopted these ordinances and then had to “walk them back” because they had all sorts of issues that they never thought of…Stearns County “walked theirs back” and put it to a study commission…Wright County put on a moratorium for six months until they got through these issues…I think it would be a good idea for us to hold off on this and do it right…let the Association of MN Counties research this further…” Buerkle also questioned how many acres of agricultural land would be consumed by solar energy systems statewide. Kaehler stated his estimate of about 2,000 acres out of 7 million acres, some of which is very marginal crop ground. Froelke indicated that solar energy systems are a very non-intrusive use of land and it’s a benefit for farmers; a very small percentage of land in the county would be used. Bauerly inquired of the cities and townships’ ability to restrict solar energy systems on their own if the county were to pass this ordinance. Michelle Meyer, County Attorney, indicated that those entities would have to take over jurisdiction, i.e. adopt their own zoning and planning. Janish reiterated that the proposed ordinance would only allow for larger solar projects in the Agricultural and Rural Agricultural zoned districts. Popp stated his concern that, some years down the road, the amount of acreage on which the solar energy systems are contained will no longer be suitable and the solar developers will desire to move on to larger sites; he asked of any provisions in the ordinance for removal of these systems should that happen.

Janish confirmed that the ordinance does contain requirements for a decommissioning plan to ensure that these facilities are properly removed after their useful life. Froelke noted that he is part of a solar working group with Wright and Stearns Counties; he felt that, initially, it was basically a lack of information that led to their misgivings about solar farms. McMahon inquired as to any screening requirements in the ordinance. Janish pointed out that each site might need something different for screening; the Planning Commission would analyze each application as part of their process. Motion by McMahon to approve Ordinance #455 to allow “Solar Energy Systems” within the Benton County Development Code, and authorize the Chair to sign. Second by Peschl. Motion carried with McMahon, Popp and Peschl voting aye, Buerkle voting nay, and Bauerly abstaining from the vote.

Jim Whitcomb, Property Manager, reported that the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency sampled for petroleum contamination in January 2015 and September 2015 near the old Benton County Highway Building; this was the location of a petroleum leak that had previously been considered closed. Whitcomb noted that this sampling provided data indicating contamination of the air contained in the soil on this property that requires further investigation; the MPCA is requesting that Benton County complete an additional investigation to determine the need for corrective action, to include sub-slab vapor sampling. He stated that proposals were received from three firms who are registered as consultants with Petrofund (The Petroleum Tank Release Cleanup Fund which will provide financial assistance up to 90 percent of the costs). Whitcomb indicated that Millsop Associates provided the lowest cost proposal at $3,350; however, their proposal only has liability insurance in the amount of $1 million dollars—if they were to increase their insurance coverage to $1.5 million as requested by the County for indemnification purposes (to match the County’s tort liability cap amounts), they would charge the county an additional $2,000. Whitcomb noted that the Petrofund requires insurance in the amount of $1 million; Millsop Associates has not been asked to provide coverage over $1 million by other entities they have done business with. Bauerly/Peschl to approve the Agreement for Site Investigation of Petroleum Release with Millsop Associates, Inc. with liability in the amount of $1 million, and authorize the Chair to sign.

McMahon restated the need for the Board to have further discussion, at a Committee of the Whole, on whether the county is going to require insurance in the amount of $1 million or $1.5 million as a matter of general county policy. Motion carried with Bauerly, Peschl, Buerkle and Popp voting aye and McMahon voting nay.

Headley explained that counties are permitted under MN Statutes to use the services of a private Certified Public Accounting firm for their financial statement audits beginning with the 2017 audits; notice must be provided to the Office of State Auditor by August 1st of even numbered years. He noted that, if a County elects to use a private CPA firm, it must do so for at least two consecutive years. Headley stated his intent to do an RFP for CPA services to seek the best pricing of a qualified CPA firm. Popp/Bauerly unanimous to authorize the Board Chair to sign a letter to the State Auditor indicating Benton County’s intent to use a private CPA firm starting with its 2017 financial statement audit.

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

Under Commissioner Concerns, Popp urged caution with regard to “separation of church and state” as related to park dedication funds. He also referenced a call he received inquiring about tarring County Road 41.

Peschl/Bauerly unanimous to set Committees of the Whole: July 21, Economic Development Partnership organizational meeting.

McMahon/Peschl unanimous to adjourn at 10:38 a.m.

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If the air dew point is activity is about 70 to 90 degrees. Reducing grain temper- warmer than the grain temperaatures below 70 degrees will ture or if the air relative humidlessen insect reproduction and ity is high, some moisture will activity, and lowering grain condense onto the grain durtemperatures below 60 degrees ing fan operation. Condensing will greatly reduce insect ac- moisture releases heat that will warm the air slightly, reductivity.

Warm air also holds more ing the effectiveness of aeramoisture and could increase tion and increasing warming of the moisture content of the grain at the bottom of the bin. grain slightly. Aeration fans Therefore, selecting mornings should be covered to prevent when the air is cool and dry is wind and a natural chimney important.

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