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Shopko bankruptcy hits Mora location KIRSTEN FAURIE EDITOR@MORAMINN.COM
On March 18, Shopko announced that after failing to find a buyer, all remaining retail stores will be closing this summer — including the Mora location. On Jan. 16, Shopko announced it had filed for bankruptcy and would be closing approximately 100 of its stores —yet the Mora location was one site that would be spared.
On March 18 the announcement came that all Shopko locations would be closed by June 16. Operations to wind down will begin this week. Shopko was first founded in 1962 and headquartered in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The company grew to operate 360 stores in 26 states. Shopko’s retail formats include 126 Shopko stores, 5 Shopko Express Rx stores, 6 Shopko Pharmacy locations, Shopko Optical locations and 234 The Mora Shopko is scheduled to close June 16. Shopko Hometown stores.
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Ogilvie elementary virtual field trip results in real slime
Nelson elected to house BY KIRSTEN FAURIE EDITOR@MORAMINN.COM
Nathan Nelson was the winner of the March 19 special election in the Minnesota House of Representatives 11B race. Nelson The total results were: Nathan Nelson Tim Burkhardt
3,572 (68.42%) 1647 (31.55%)
In Kanabec County alone: Nathan Nelson Tim Burkhardt
988 (67.90%) 466 (32.03%)
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After completing a unit in matter, Ogilvie second grade science students were able to take advantage of a virtual field trip opportunity where they learned how to make slime. Students put on their lab coats and followed the steps in order to create the best slime consistency possible. After creating slime they were able to create “oobleck” and discussed the different properties of the states of matter. The follow up activity included students creating an ad to sell their slime product to a toy company.
Braham “Y” changed for safety Construction to change the intersection of Highway 65 and 107 begins this spring STAFF REPORT NEWS@MORAMINN.COM
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A newly designed T intersection at the Highway 65 and 107 near Braham is intended to reduce accidents. For a more detailed map, see page 20.
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Construction to improve the safety of the intersection known locally as “The Braham Y” will begin this week with tree clearing. Motorists who travel through the Highway 65/107 intersection near Braham will encounter crews, heavy equipment and potential slow traffic while road shoulders are closed near the intersection Thursday and Friday, March 21–22. According to a Minnesota Department of Transportation press release, the shoulder closures will occur during daytime hours while crews clear trees in a preparation for a project to reconstruct the ADVERTISING 320-679-2661 advertising@moraminn.com
Highway 65/107 intersection beginning in late-April. The project will install a new “continuous green T intersection” at Highway 65/107. The intersection has a history of crashes with serious injuries or fatalities —particularly in situations where drivers westbound on Highway 107 attempt to join Highway 65 southbound traffic. The new design is intended to improve traffic flow and safety at the intersection with the combination of a signal system, raised concrete medians and turn lanes that will maintain continuous flow-through traffic on southbound Highway 65, while also improving safety for motorists who make left-hand turns at the intersection.
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Continuous green T intersections have been successfully installed at Highway 12/25 near Montrose, and St. Louis County Road 4/Rice Lake Road and Airport Road in Duluth. To get information on the project, view the new intersection design and watch a video of a Continuous Green T intersection in action, visitmndot.gov/d3/projects/braham/. To follow this project on Twitter, follow @MnDOTCentral. For information on this and other projects in Kanabec, Isanti and Mille Lacs counties, visit www.mndot. gov/d3. SEE Y, PAGE 20
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The h ffollowing ll charges h were fil filed d in Kanabec County Court on March 6 - 15, 2019. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Steven Michael Oster (7/15/1994) of Mora was charged March 6 with one petty misdemeanor count of possession of drug paraphernalia-use or possession prohibited, one petty misdemeanor count of possession/ sale of drugs-small amount of marijuana and one misdemeanor count of disorderly conduct. Jared James Danielson (8/9/1979) of Elk River was charged March 6 with two felony counts of theft. Kevin Lindley Honstrom (6/27/1963) of Mora was charged March 7 with one gross misdemeanor count of second-degree driving while impaired, one gross misdemeanor count of second-degree driving while impairedover 0.08 and one misdemeanor count of driving after revocation. Nicholas Max Neuschwander (11/22/1989) of Mounds View was charged March 7 with one felony count of controlled substance crime in the fifth degree and one petty misdemeanor count of possession of drug paraphernalia. James Nicholas Cramer (12/19/1995) of Mora was charged March 7 with one gross misdemeanor count of controlled substance crime in the fifth degree, one misdemeanor count of driving after revocation, one misdemeanor count of no proof of insurance and one petty misdemeanor count of possession of drug paraphernalia. Trevor Michael Carlson (9/21/1995) of Princeton was charged March 8 with three felony counts of burglary in the second degree, one felony count of burglary in the third degree, one felony count of theft, one misdemeanor count of criminal damage to property in the fourth degree and one misdemeanor count of theft. Clifford Monroe Skinaway Jr. (8/7/1970) of McGregor was charged March 11 with one gross misdemeanor count of driving while impaired
h third-degreeh dd f l one in the refusal, misdemeanor count of driving while impaired in the fourth-degree and one misdemeanor count of no proof of insurance. Gena Joyln Zemke-Hermanson (10/2/1976) of Wahkon was charged March 11 with one misdemeanor count of obstruction of legal process- interfere with a peace officer. Calvin Chadwick Rice (8/25/1971) of Mora was charged March 8 with one gross misdemeanor count of driving while impaired-operate snowmobile or ATV under influence of alcohol and one gross misdemeanor count of driving while impaired-operate snowmobile or ATV- alcohol concentration 0.08 within two hours. Kerry Dell Olson (10/22/1955) of Mora was charged March 11 with one misdemeanor count of careless driving and one misdemeanor count of collision with unattended vehicle-notify victim or police. Kenneth Allen Hermanson (7/15/1993) of Ogilvie was charged March 12 with one felony count of fifth degree sale- marijuana, and one gross misdemeanor count of possession of Oxycodone and one misdemeanor count of obstruction of legal processinterfere with a peace officer. Charles Henry Lee (3/21/1990) of Fidley was charged March 13 with two gross misdemeanor counts of domestic assault- subsequent violation and one misdemeanor count of criminal damage to property in the fourth degree. James Robert Springer (12/31/1969) of Mora was charged March 13 with one felony count of controlled substance crime in the fifth degree. Hannah Rikki Splettstoeszer (3/19/1999) of Mora was charged March 15 with one gross misdemeanor count of controlled substance crime in the fifth degree. Nathan Sims III (5/18/1992) of Mora was charged March 15 with one misdemeanor count of dangerous weapons-metal knuckles/switch blade.
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Initial information suggests the driver of a car died while driving, yet the car continued forward, crossed into oncoming traffic and struck an SUV on Forest Avenue East, Mora.
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A Minnesota State Patrol trooper takes measurements as part of a crash reconstruction.
In Focus An educational series presented by FirstLight Health System
Pre-Diabetes 101 Seminar Concerned about pre-diabetes or developing diabetes? Don’t miss this FREE seminar, along with a FREE dinner! • Learn the definition of pre-diabetes and how it is diagnosed. • Discover how making small lifestyle changes can prevent diabetes. • Take home valuable resources, including books and handouts. Presented by Danna Woods, RD, LD, a registered and licensed dietician and member of FirstLight’s Nutritional Services Department.
Wednesday, April 10 from 5—6:30pm FirstLight Health | 301 Hwy 65 S | Meeting Room 2 | Mora, MN 55051
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A block of Forest Avenue East in front of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Mora was closed to traffic for several hours the morning of Thursday, March 14, due to a two vehicle car accident. Initial information gathered by the Kanabec County Sheriff’s Office suggests that at approximately 6 a.m., Harold Christen, 73, of Mora was driving a Toyota Camry west on East Forest Avenue in Mora when he experienced a medical emergency at the wheel. The car veered slowly into the eastbound land and struck a Ford Edge SUV driven by Karen Hall-
strom-Foster, 45, of Mora. Even though Hallstrom-Foster’s vehicle was at a near stop, and the Christen vehicle was traveling at or below the posted limit, the airbags of both vehicles deployed. Hallstrom-Foster was taken to a hospital for minor injuries. Deputies and responding paramedics discovered Christen unresponsive and were unable to revive him. It is believed the medical emergency was the cause of his death and the crash. The exact nature of Christen’s medical emergency is unknown at this time. The Minnesota State Patrol was asked to map the crash for an accident reconstruction due to the fatality involved.
Do whiskey plates belong on a collector car? You bet. W-series plates needed on all vehicles owned by offender Question: If I get a DWI and elect to put on the W-series plates on all my vehicles, do I have to put them on my collector car that I own? Answer: Yes you do, if you intend on driving it. All vehicles (including motorcycles and self-propelled RVs) solely or jointly owned, leased or registered in the driver’s name, are subject to the plate impound order. These Ask A vehicles may not be Trooper operated without special registration Neil Dickenson plates during the plate impound period. h ffollowing ll i DWI violations would The qualify for the W-series plates: • A second DWI violation within 10 years. • A DWI violation while having an alcohol concentration of twice the legal limit (0.16 or more). • A DWI violation while having a child under the age of 16 in the vehicle if the child is more than 36 months younger than the offender. • A violation by a person whose driver’s license or driving privileges have been canceled under Minnesota Statute section 171.04 , Canceled Inimical to Public Safety (Multiple DWI violations). Special registration plates issued
must be displayed for at least one year from the date of incident. In some cases, they must be displayed for much longer than one year for multiple DWI offenses and other driving without license violations. Below is a list of some of the other common special plates that can be applied for: • Pioneer plates for vehicles made before 1936. • Classic plates for vehicles made from 1925 to 1948. • Collector plates at least 20 years old and made after 1935. • Street rod plates for vehicles made before 1949 or made to look like a vehicle from before 1949. • Classic motorcycle plates for motorcycles that are 20 years old or older. • Original Minnesota plates for any collector vehicle OR vehicle 20 years old or older. For a list of the other special plates, go to: https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/ dvs/forms-documents/Documents/Special-Plates-Brochure.pdf If you have any questions concerning traffic related laws in Minnesota, please send your questions to: Sgt. Neil Dickenson – Minnesota State Patrol at 1131 Mesaba Ave, Duluth, MN 55811, or neil.dickenson@state.mn.us. SERGEANT NEIL DICKENSON is Minnesota State Patrol public information officer for the state’s northeast region.
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Featured Event of the Week Old Tyme Country School Old Tyme Country School is a 1920’s school experience for students in grades one through eight. Students arrive at school each day in costume ready to participate in an old fashioned school day. Family and friends of participating students are invited on Friday of each week to attend an ice cream social and performance by the students. Registration is now open for the following summer sessions: • Session 1: July 22- July 26, 2019 • Session 2: July 29 - Aug. 2, 2019 • Session 3: Aug. 5 - Aug. 9, 2019 Registration forms can be found at Kanabechistory. org and should be returned to the Kanabec History Center, 805 Forest Ave. W., Mora MN 55051, with appropriate fee. For more information call 320-679-1665.
55-Plus Driver Improvement Program- Refresher Course The Seven County Senior Federation will be offering a 55-plus Driver Improvement Program (four hour refresher course) from 12-4 p.m. at Eastwood Life Enrichment Center, 160 Valhalla Circle, Mora. There is a cost. Preregistration is required. For more information or to register, call April Barnick at 320-679-4700.
MARCH 22 Knights of Columbus Fish Fry The Knights of Columbus Council 5078 will hold their Annual Lenten Fish Fry Dinner from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at St. Mary’s Parish Center, 201 Forest Ave. E., Mora. There is a cost.
MARCH 25 Paper Player’s and Coloring for Relaxation Learn how to recycle greeting cards and make two for yourself free of charge at 1 p.m. at Eastwood Life Enrichment Center, 160 Valhalla Circle, Mora. Coloring books and supplies also available.
Pine City Farmer’s Market
Bling, Divas and Rhinestones
Apply by April 10 to sell what you grow, bake or make at the Pine City Farmers Market in 2019. Juried market runs Fridays and Saturdays 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. June-October at Pine County Fairgrounds along Old Hwy 61. Call 320-322-4040 or visit Pinecitychamber.com for handbook/application.
Girlfriend’s Night Out scholarship fundraiser for young women will be held at 5 p.m. at Freddies Family Restaurant, 810 MN-65, Mora. There will be a buffet dinner, blingo games, silent auction and raffle. Dress in bling and rhinestones - a prize will be awarded. RSVP by March 22 at brambleigh. cottage@gmail.com.
MARCH 21 Empty Bowl Food Drive The annual Empty Bowl Food Drive to benefit the Braham Area Food Shelf will be held from 11 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at the Braham Event Center. Freewill donation. Eat soup, listen to musical entertainment provided by area students and choose a bowl made by students to take home. There will also be a silent auction.
ECRAC Grant info Session East Central Regional Arts Council will hold an information session at 10 a.m. for all school, community and nonprofit organizations in the Region 7E area for art project grants at the ECRAC office, 112 Main Ave. S., Braham. Basic information about art grants and recent changes to the grant application processes will be offered. For more information or to register call 320-396-2337 ext 1 or email info@ecrac.org.
American Legion Auxiliary The American Legion Auxiliary will meet for lunch at 12:30 p.m. followed by a 1:30 p.m. meeting at Kev’s Depot, 118 Railroad Ave. N.E., Mora. Members are encouraged to attend. For more information call 320-679-3083.
MARCH 26 Cancer Survivor’s Supper The 14th Annual Cancer Survivor’s Supper will be held at 6 p.m. at St. Mary’s Parish Center, 201 Forest Ave. E., Mora. For more information call 320-679-2047.
Inventors & Entrepreneurs Club The I&E Club will meet from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at East Central Energy, 412 Main Ave. N., Braham. The free club helps inventors, would-be-entrepreneurs and small business operators get connected to the resources needed for growth and success. All are welcome.
MARCH 27 Music with Frank Gust
Mora Community Garden
Frank Gust will share his toe-tapping music at 1:30 p.m. at Eastwood Life Enrichment Center, 160 Valhalla Circle, Mora. Refreshments will be served. Freewill donation.
The Mora Community Garden will hold a kick-off meeting at 3 p.m. at the Kanabec County Courthouse, 18 S. Vine St., Mora. The community gardens are located on the east side of Oak Wood Cemetery. 10’x20’ pretilled plots or 4x4 raised beds, water included, are available for a nominal fee. For more information contact Jen at 320-260-6165 or moracommunitygarden@gmail.com.
MARCH 28 Reflections Memory Café Come with your loved one at 1:30 p.m. to share your stories and socialize with others who are concerned about memory loss in a relaxed setting. Coffee, treats, activities, conversation and companionship. Eastwood Life Enrichment Center, 160 Valhalla Circle, Mora.
Mora Friends of the Library Mora Friends of the Library will meet at 5 p.m. All are welcome. Discussion will include the summer reading program, fundraising ideas and the April 26 and 27 Spring Book Sale. To share input email Sarahofmora@gmail.com.
MARCH 29 Dental Clinic Children’s Dental Services will provide dental services for individuals age 0-26 and pregnant women at Kanabec County Community Health, 905 Forest Ave. E., Mora (320-679-6330). To set up a service contact with CDS call toll free 1-866-543-6009.
Knights of Columbus Fish Fry The Knights of Columbus Council 5078 will hold their Annual Lenten Fish Fry Dinner from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at St. Mary’s Parish Center, 201 Forest Ave. E., Mora. There is a cost.
MARCH 30 Business Skills for Artists ECRAC will present two workshops for artists at 112 Main St. S., Braham. Portfolio Kit: 9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Marketing: 1-3:30 p.m. There is a cost. Advance registration is required. Call 320-396-2337 ext. 1 or email info@ecrac.org. (This one was rescheduled due to weather.)
Location: Dala Apartments - 470 Bean Ave., Mora Phone: 320-679-4029 between 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Monday, March 25: Country fried steak, whipped potatoes with gravy, squash, wheat bread, ambrosia. Tuesday, March 26: Cranberry orange chicken, rice pilaf, candied carrots, dinner roll, apple crisp. Wednesday, March 27: Italian sausage with onions and peppers, sweet potato tots, Italian lettuce salad, pudding with topping. Thursday, March 28: Bacon wrapped chopped steak, oven roasted potatoes, broccoli with cheese sauce, wheat bread, brownie. Friday, March 29: Club sandwich or tuna melt on wheat, potato salad, vegetable ranch salad, fruited Jell-o with topping. Note: Senior Dining is for persons 60 - plus, Ogilvie Senior Dining is served on Mondays and Wednesdays at the Ogilvie Civic Center. Menu is subject to change. For more information call 320-679-4029.
Pictures In Paradise The Northern Exposures Photography Club invites the public to their annual show at 1:00 p.m. at the Paradise Theatre , 237 S. Union St., Mora. View the photography by over 20 area photographers set to music. This is free and open to the public.
APRIL 5 Knights of Columbus Fish Fry The Knights of Columbus Council 5078 will hold their Annual Lenten Fish Fry Dinner from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at St. Mary’s Parish Center, 201 Forest Ave. E., Mora. There is a cost.
The Quamba Crusaders 4-H Club will present an art show from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. in the Mora Public Library basement, 200 W Maple Ave, Mora. Peruse art work in various mediums, created by your local 4-Hers. Some pieces will be for purchase, others will be on a Silent Auction. Silent Auction ends at 1:45 p.m. Funds raised will benefit the Club’s community and club projects. Refreshments provided. For more information, call Faye at 320-679-0877.
THIS WEEK: THUR. 3/21 NAMI Connection: 6:30-8 p.m., Cambridge Medical Center, Harbor Room. Lap Swim: 6-7 a.m. Ogilvie Community Pool. Pickleball: 6:15-8:15 p.m., Mora Elementary School. Celebrate Recovery: 6 p.m. meal, True Vine Lutheran Church, Mora. Adult Day Break: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Pine City. Compassionate Friends: 7-9 p.m., Sts Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Braham. WINDOW Domestic Abuse Support Group: 6 p.m., Journey North Church, 840 Main St. S., Pine City.
FRI. 3/22 The Refuge: Domestic Violence Mtg for Women: 12:30-2 p.m., Family Pathways Bldg, Mora. Lap Swim: 6-7 a.m. Ogilvie Community Pool. Preschool Storytime: 11 a.m., Mora Public Library. Mora Food Pantry: 9:30 a.m.12 p.m., 214 Railroad Ave.
SAT. 3/23 Ogilvie Food Shelf: 8-10:30 a.m., Quality building at 225 E. George St. in Ogilvie.
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APRIL 6 Pine County Master Gardener Horticulture Day “Let’s Get Growing” will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Pine City High School, 1400 Main St. S., Pine City. Stan Tekiela will speak on “Backyard Birds.” Breakout sessions will include “Small Tree Fruits,” “Tomatoes-Seed to Saucepan,” “Selecting and Growing Hostas,” and “Flowering Shrubs.” There is a cost. Contact: 800-657-3813 Ext. #4 or http:// www3.extension.umn.edu/ local/pine and click “Pine County Horticulture Day.”
APRIL 10 Senior Citizen’s Dance Fish Lake Resort, 674 Fish Lake Dr., Mora, will host a Senior Citizens’ Dance from 1 to 4 p.m. Music provided by Eddy Pangrel. Lunch will be served.
Ogilvie Food Shelf March The Ogilvie Food Shelf March will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. to celebrate their 20th Anniversary. Come for the open house and tour of the food shelf with a social time at the Ogilvie Museum presenting the history of the Food Shelf. Beverages and treats are provided at both locations.
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Ogilvie Community Blood Drive Ogilvie High School and National Honor Society will sponsor a Red Cross blood drive from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the small gym at the Ogilvie High School, 333 School Dr., Ogilvie. For more information or to schedule an appointment call 1-800-733-2767 or visit RedCrossBlood.org enter Sponsor Code: Ogilvie.
APRIL 11 Pomroy Township Meeting Pomroy Township will hold their regular meeting at 7 p.m. at the Pomroy Town Hall, 3047 320th Ave., Brook Park.
APRIL 12 Knights of Columbus Fish Fry The Knights of Columbus will hold their Annual Lenten Fish Fry Dinner from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at St. Mary’s Parish Center, 201 Forest Ave. E., Mora. There is a cost.
Open Swim/Gym: 1-3 p.m. Ogilvie Community Pool.
MON. 3/25 Narcotics Anonymous: 7 p.m. Mora Methodist Church, Mora. BINGO: 6-8 p.m. Am. Legion Auxiliary 290 hosts, Braham Community Center. Monday Morning Art: 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Kanabec History Center, Mora. Soup for the Soul: 4-6 p.m., Emmanuel Baptist Church, Mora - Free Meal/Transportation: 888-217-5222. Adult Drop-in Center: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Grace Lutheran Church, Mora. Pickleball: 6:15-8:15 p.m., Mora Elementary School. Kanabec County Republicans: 7-8:30 p.m.,Kanabec County Courthouse, lower level meeting room.
TUE. 3/26 Lap Swim: 6-7 a.m. Ogilvie Community Pool. Take Off Pounds Sensibly: 5:30-6:45 p.m., Mora United Methodist Church. Square Dancing for Beginners: 6:45-8:15 p.m., Isanti Primary School. Mora Food Pantry: 9:30 a.m.12 p.m., 214 Railroad Ave. Adult Day Break: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Dalbo Karmel Covenant Church. MOPS: 9-11 a.m. Living Hope Church, 2297 210th Ave., Mora. Heart to Heart Support Group: 2-3 p.m., FirstLight Health System, Mora. The Braham Jam: 11:30 a.m., Braham Country Floral. Lego Club: 6-7 p.m., Mora Library, 200 W. Maple Ave.
WED. 3/27 Mora Ski Club, Adult Ski: 6:30 p.m., Nordic Center. Ogilvie Museum Meeting: 6:15 p.m. at the Ogilvie Barbershop/Museum. WINDOW Domestic Abuse Support Group: 10 a.m., Windows Victim Services, 204 Fire Monument Rd., Hinckley.
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Broccoli journalism It may not taste great, but it’s good for your health
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he city administrator of Bell, California (population 37,000) started earning $72,000 a year in 1993. That’s pretty typical. No red flags there. Seventeen years later, he was living in a mansion on the beach and had his own horse ranch outside Seattle. That seems pretty lavish for a city administrator. When concerned citizens finally got the attention of the Los Angeles Times, which rarely covered the city of Bell, the reporters revealed the city administrator had given himself extraordinary raises until Editor he was taking in over $787,000 Kirsten Faurie a year. He was later charged with all kinds of felonies for misappropriating city money, but why did it take so long for this waste to be revealed? The city of Bell lost its community newspaper about 5 years after the city administrator was hired. I can’t help but think that the city officials knew they were no longer being watched and took advantage of the secrecy. I’m not suggesting that someone at our city would immediately lose their moral compass and steal city money if there were suddenly no reporters watching the finances. I’m also not suggesting that reporters catch everything — but they sure help. Like a huge nerd, I’ve been reading the Federal Communication Commissions 2011 report, “The Information Needs of Communities.” The thorough report shows the national struggles of the newspaper industry aren’t just bad for business; it’s bad for communities. Communities not being watched by strong journalists run the risk of increased corruption and wasted taxpayer dollars. News that is good for communities, but may not be tasty enough to generate many website clicks or eyes, is something I’ve heard called “broccoli journalism.” Like a stressed food budget, some of the first things to be cut are the more expensive, but necessary, fresh fruits and vegetables. Likewise, stressed news organizations start cutting reporters on important (but sometimes less attractive) beats like child welfare, city hall or time-intensive investigative reporting. In communities no longer being served their “vegetables,” illnesses start to arise, like government waste and corruption. A community without a strong newspaper is malnourished. Here at the Kanabec County Times, our community has been an excellent supporter of us with some of the highest number of subscribers we’ve seen since 2012. In return, we try to feed our community as a well-rounded diet of information. In this week’s issue you will see we have a nutritious meal of area business news; a healthy side of politics with special election results; and for dessert, a tasty treat with pecans (page 9).
A community without a strong newspaper is malnourished.
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Our “driver” has it under control To the editor, I have to agree with Pete Stewart; our planet has warmed up considerably, at least since the Ice Age that ended about 15,000 years ago. Now-a-days we are told by “experts” that we can impact or even control the weather. These experts make us feel more powerful and pivotal than we actually are. The fact is we are weak and insignificant in God’s scheme of things. It would be egotistical for us to think we can create weather, or alter the earth’s weather pattern, a pattern that has existed for hundreds of thousands of years or more. Fortunately, we are passengers on this wonderful planet and we can be confident our “driver” has it under control. Arthur R. Kottke Mora
‘The greatest act of faith is when a man understands he is not God. ’
‘The good thing about science is that it’s true whether or not you believe in it.’
‘Tolerance is you saying something crazy and me smiling and saying, ‘That’s nice.’
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HEARD ON THE STREET BY KIM LUECK-FOSS At the St. Kathryn’s Salad Luncheon in Ogilvie, March 16, we asked the following question:
If you could do it again, how would you change your education or career path?
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Instead of going to business school I would have started earlier in photography.
I went into machining after high school, I think I would have become an electrician or gone into carpentry.
I loved my career path of teaching so I wouldn’t have changed it.
I probably would have gone on to college instead of stopping at vocational school for accounting.
I am happy with my choice, I sort and distribute mail for Allina and even if they offered me a promotion I would turn it down.
I wouldn’t change it, I have a college degree and master’s degree, I study theology, I am a parish life coordinator for St Mary’s in Mora and St. Kathryn’s in Ogilvie.
Silence has benefits BY THE AMERICAN COUNSELING ASSOCIATION WWW.COUNSELING.ORG
As you’ve probably noticed, it’s a noisy world. All our technology helps ensure we’re never sitting in silence. But experts advise that may not be the best thing for us. Silence and solitude have been shown to improve our physical and mental wellbeing. And gaining the benefits of silence in our lives really isn’t that difficult. Researchers found that even a quiet walk in a park can stimulate brain growth in the hippocampus, leading to better memory. They found that three walks per week of 40 minutes were enough to stimulate such growth. The noise of our lives has a measurable effect on our brains. Sounds we hear cause our bodies to react, stimulating the release of stress hormones. Silence has an opposite effect. One study found silence could reduce tension after just two minutes. Silence was more relaxing than music, helping lower blood pressure and improving blood circulation in the brain. Silence has also been shown to benefit the body’s immune systems, reduce plaque formation in arteries and help fight insomnia. So how do you reduce the noise in your life? It starts with a conscious choice to seek the silence. You need
to put away the tech devices, escape from the demands of family, friends and work, and instead find silence, even if only in small bites of quiet time. One easy way is to get outside in nature and take a walk. If you want to walk with someone else, that’s fine, but just agree that at least part of the walk will be in mutual silence. You might also start off your day with a five-minute delay in getting out of bed. Use the time to awaken slowly, enjoy the early morning quiet, and think warm, pleasant thoughts rather than rushing into the worries and pressures of the day. Another simple way to focus on silence is with deep breathing exercises during the day. Focusing on your breathing, even for just a minute or two, can help calm your mind and shut out the noises of the world. Meditation is another path to silence for many. Whether you teach yourself, use an online app or take a class, it can help you silently focus on your thoughts. Silence may seem hard to find at times, but putting some silence in your life can bring you considerable benefits.
The noise of our lives has a measurable effect on our brains. Sounds we hear cause our bodies to react, stimulating the release of stress hormones.
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Record snowfall increases flood risk Now is good time to think about flood insurance CONTRIBUTED MINNESOTA COMMERCE DEPARTMENT
owners insurance policy. There is a 30-day waiting period after purchasing a flood insurance policy before it takes effect. • Flooding can occur even outside of flood-prone areas. The Minnesota Commerce Department encourages Minnesotans to review their specific risks and needs to determine whether flood insurance coverage makes sense for their property. Flood insurance is available through the federally-backed National Flood Insurance Program and can be purchased through many licensed property insurance agents. Separate policies may be purchased for a building or its contents. The program also offers flood insurance for renters and businesses. Flood insurance is worth considering even for Minnesotans who do not live in flood-prone areas. Nationally, more than 20 percent of all NFIP flood insurance claims come from properties •
With Minnesota’s record snowfall and the potential for rapid melting when warm temperatures arrive, the risk of late winter or early spring flooding may be much higher this year. The State Climatology Office with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources posts a weekly map of snow depth throughout the state (dnr.state. mn.us/climate/snowmap). In addition to snow depth, other factors that affect flood risk include the water content of the snow, how quickly the snow melts and whether heavy rain occurs during the snowmelt. In recent years, floods have caused many Minnesotans to suffer major property damage and serious financial losses due to a lack of flood insurance protection. It is important for Minnesotans to know three things about flood insurance: • Flood damage is not covered by a standard home-
mapped outside of high-risk flood areas. The NFIP offers lower-cost Preferred Risk Policies specifically designed for residential properties located in moderate- to low-risk flood zones. More information about flood insurance is available at www. floodsmart.gov. As with any insurance policy, carefully review the details before purchasing. It is important to know both what is covered and what is not. The FEMA Flood Map Service Center (msc.fema.gov) is the official public source for flood hazard information in support of the NFIP. You can use the service to find your official flood map. COMMERCE IS HERE TO HELP If you have a concern or problem with your insurance policy, insurance agent or insurance company, contact the Commerce Department’s Consumer Services Center by email at consumer.protection@state.mn.us or by phone at 651-539-1600 or 800-657-3602 (Greater Minnesota).
Agency warns taxpayers of pervasive phishing schemes in its ‘Dirty Dozen’ campaign Kicking off the annual “Dirty Dozen” list of tax scams, the Internal Revenue Service today warned taxpayers of the ongoing threat of internet phishing scams that lead to tax-related fraud and identity theft. The IRS warns taxpayers, businesses and tax professionals to be alert for a continuing surge of fake emails, text messages, websites and social media attempts to steal personal information. These attacks tend to increase during tax season and remain a major danger of identity theft. To help protect taxpayers against these and other threats, the IRS highlights one scam on 12 consecutive week days to help raise awareness. Phishing schemes are the first of the 2019 “Dirty Dozen” scams. “Taxpayers should be on constant guard for these phishing schemes, which can be tricky and cleverly disguised to
look like it’s the IRS,” said IRS Commissioner Chuck Rettig. “Watch out for emails and other scams posing as the IRS, promising a big refund or personally threatening people. Don’t open attachments and click on links in emails. Don’t fall victim to phishing or other common scams.” The IRS also urges taxpayers to learn how to protect themselves by reviewing safety tips prepared by the Security Summit, a collaborative effort between the IRS, state revenue departments and the privatesector tax community. “Taking some basic security steps and being cautious can help protect people and their sensitive tax and financial data,” Rettig said.
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On March 13, among fog and drizzle, a Minnesota Department of Transportation crew worked to clear ice off the Highway 65 Snake River bridge about 2 miles north of Mora. Ice blocking water flow had caused water to pool on the bridge. Kanabec County Public Works Director Chad Gramentz said this type of work is ongoing throughout the county to keep water flowing, culverts clear and roads open. Kanabec County Sheriff Brian Smith said his office has received many calls from residents concerned about flooding with snow melt imminent and rain in the weather forecast. Smith said there’s no reason to panic. Not yet. “I think we’re all a little gun shy from the last few summers’ flooding,” he Brian Smith said. “Every smart phone Kanabec County Sheriff has flood warnings going off on it and it has people freaking out, but I don’t think people need to freak out yet,” Smith told the Kanabec County Board of Commissioners on March 13. Smith reported the county has 2,000 sand bags filled. The bags were made last summer but never used. No emergency has been declared and the county is not issuing sandbags. Smith said he feels residents have gotten off easy the last half-dozen years with low snowfalls and fairly dry springs. Now, with more snowfall, residents will have to be proactive in removing snow. “We’ve all lived here long enough to know that when we have this much snow ... when it melts we might get a little water in the basement,” he said.
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s I look outside and find the landscape still dominated by snow banks four and more feet tall, I wonder if this Minnesota winter will ever come to an end. I catch myself daydreaming about spring. It may be that last week’s sunshine has given me a little touch of anticipatory spring fever. This has been a long, cold and snowy for all of us. Focus on season As fun as it has been waking up to sparkling Faith fields of fresh snow and Sierra watching my doodle dog bound through the Westerman drifts, I long for the
warm sun and green growing grass. From deep within, I feel this almost physical yearning for a change in the season, hints of spring. The soul, I think, needs these signs of new life sprouting up out of frozen ground. If that is not an appropriate metaphor for Christian life, I don’t know what is. New life emerging from the depths of barrenness and death. The light of new hope bursting forth when the darkness seems never ending. But of course, in Minnesota, we don’t get to skip right from human-height snow banks to bountiful flowering gardens. Between now and then, there is a lot of water. Melting snow and thawing earth will give way to puddles of mud and squishy, soggy ground. Rivers will rise, clouds will shift to pour forth
unfrozen water, and soon we’ll swap out our snow boots for rubber galoshes. Anticipating the abundance of all this melting water and thinking about the coming spring’s foreshadowing of the Easter promise—new and abundant life in Christ—my mind can’t help but jump to that watery sacrament of baptism. Baptism—the place where God puts ordinary water to holy use. In his “flood prayer,” Martin Luther proclaims that God has set apart all waters as a blessed flood of mercy—the Groundhouse River that flows around my little Brunswick church, the Snake that works its way around and through Mora, the snow run-off filling the ditches, the puddles tempting our inner child to splash. The water of baptism calls us to embrace the ordinary and to find that with
God, the ordinary is made holy. The waters of baptism join us to this earth, to the water and the dirt, to all of creation and the creatures within it. It calls us to delight in this world God has made. And then calls us to be more fully who we are—beloved human creatures of our creator God – elemental and holy. As life unfolds this spring, may it remind us of the life that is ours in Christ. As we look upon the melting waters and feel the rain on our faces, may it remind us that we are loved. Go ahead, splash in that icy puddle and remember that you are a beloved child of God. SIERRA WESTERMAN, is the pastor of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Brunswick. For questions or comments about this column, contact ilbpastor@centurylink.net.
Worship Guide Braham Evangelical Lutheran Church (ELCA) 320-396-2755. West Central Drive & County Road 4 in northwest Braham. Pastor Julie Beck Sunday: 9 a.m. Worship Service; 10 a.m. Little Lambs (for children under 5). Wednesday: 6 p.m. Youth Enrichment. Office hours Tues. - Fri. 9:00 a.m. to Noon. Radio service Sunday at 9:30 a.m. (KBEK 95.5) Calvary Lutheran Church (ELCA) 414 S. Wood St., Mora 320-679-1706 www.calvarymora.org Pastor Dean Oelfke; Associate in Ministry, Susan Williams Sunday: 9 a.m. Worship; 10:15 a.m. Sunday School and Fellowship; Holy Communion celebrated on first and third Sundays of each month; 6:30 p.m. Calvary Bell Choir, grade 7 to adult. Wednesday: 3 p.m. KOK Choir, grades K-6; Chimes following KOK Choir; 6:30 p.m. Confirmation; 6:30 p.m. Sr. Choir, Sr. high school to adult. Emmanuel Baptist Church 536 Union St. S., Mora 320-679-2530 Mike Rue, Senior Pastor David Everson, Associate Pastor Jeanine Kitterman, Children’s Director Sunday: 9 a.m. Sunday School (all ages); 10:30 a.m. Worship Service. Wednesday: 6-7:30 p.m.: AWANA Pre K-6th grade and Youth Group 7th-12 grade. First Presbyterian Church (EPC) 551 S. Wood St, Mora 320-679-1969 Pastor Rick Marcy www.moraepc.org Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Worship Service, 10:30 a.m. Coffee Fellowship, 11 a.m. Sunday School. Communion first Sunday of the month.
Hillman Baptist Church 2748 Jade Street, Mora, 320-679-1756 Randy Strom, Pastor www.hillmanbaptist.org Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School, 10:30 a.m. Worship Service. Piecemakers - 1st & 3rd Monday of each month, 1 p.m. Wed., Sept. 12: 6:15-7:45 p.m. AWANA starts.
Fish Lake Chapel Non-denominational 1602 Jade St., Ogilvie Just off Fish Lake Road Pastor Dale Clifton 320-982-1017 Sunday: 9 a.m. Sunday School; 10 a.m. Morning Worship Service. Friendship Church of the Nazarene 525 2nd St., Mora Interim Pastor Church: 320-679-1125 Sunday: 10 a.m. Worship Service. Generation Church 300 E. Forest Ave., Mora Lead Pastor Randy Mitchell Associate Pastor Bob Herder Church: 320-679-1708 www.generationchurchmora.com Wednesday: 7 p.m. Bible Study. Sunday: 10:30 a.m. Worship Service. Children’s Church and Nursery provided. Grace Lutheran Church (ELCA) 301 E. Forest Ave., Mora Church Office: 320-679-1062 Senior Pastor Paul Lutter Sunday: 8 a.m. Sanctuary Worship; 9:30 a.m. Family Life Center Worship; 9:30 a.m. Sunday School. Sunday Morning Radio Broadcast 10 a.m. on 95.5 FM KBEK. Website: www.gracechurchmora.org Grasston Baptist Church 402 N. Oak St., Grasston www.grasstonbaptist.org info@grasstonbaptist.org 320-396-2645 Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Worship Service; 10:45 a.m. Sunday School. Henriette Community Church (Free Methodist) One mile North of Henriette on HWY 107. 320-679-4875 Pastor Marvin Miller Sunday School, 9 a.m.; Sunday morning Worship, 10:15 a.m.
Hope Lutheran Church Grasston, 320-396-3925 Dean Oelfke, Pastor hopelutherangrasston.org 11 a.m. Sunday Worship Service; Holy Communion first and third Sundays and festival days. Immanuel Lutheran Church (ELCA) Brunswick, 320-679-2015 Pastor Sierra Westerman 2088 Highway 70, Mora 9:00 a.m. Worship; 9:00 a.m. Sunday School. Communion held every week. Lewis Lake Covenant Church 1030 Grand St., Ogilvie, 320-396-3293 www.lewislake.org Sunday: 8 a.m. Social Hour/Coffee, 9 a.m. Worship Service, 10 a.m. Fellowship and Refreshments, 10:30 a.m. Sunday School and Confirmation for ages 4-adult. Nursery for ages birth-2 years provided during Worship and Sunday School. Liberty Baptist Church 211 S. Hill Ave., Ogilvie Gary Johnson, Pastor, 612-806-9350 Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School, 10:30 a.m. Worship. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Bible Study. Living Hope Church East Hwy. 23 and N. County Rd. 11, Mora, 320-679-2586 Steve Ekholm, Pastor Sunday: 9 a.m. Adult Class; 10:15 a.m. Worship Service; 7 p.m. Youth Service. Maple Ridge Free Church 801 401st Ave. NW, Stanchfield 320-396-2246 or Rick Eichholz - 763-412-9397 Wednesday: 7 p.m. Prayer Meeting. Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. Worship.
Mora United Methodist Church Parish Office: 500 Clark St., Mora 320-679-2713 Pastor Debra Schaffran debraschaffran@gmail.com Cell: 320-515-2054 10:30 a.m. Mora Worship. Website: moraumc.org
St. Kathryn’s Catholic Church 318 S. Hill Ave., Ogilvie, 320-679-1593 Sunday: 8 a.m. Mass. St. Mary’s Catholic Church 201 East Forest, Mora 320-679-1593 Communion Services: Mon.-Fri.: 7:30 a.m. Saturday: 5 p.m. Mass. Sunday: 10 a.m. Mass.
Ogilvie United Methodist Church 201 W. Bragg St., Box 267, Ogilvie 320-272-4255 320-679-2713, Parish Office Pastor Debra Schaffran debraschaffran@gmail.com Cell: 320-515-2054 8 a.m. Bible Study, 9 a.m. Worship, 10 a.m. Children’s Sunday Library.
St. Paul Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod) 301 Church Ave., Ogilvie 320-272-4352 Vacancy Pastor Vernon Dorn Sunday: Confirmation classes for grades 5-8 at 8:45 a.m., Divine Worship at 10 a.m., Bible Study at 11:15 a.m. Second and fourth Wednesday: 6 p.m. Divine Service.
Open Arms Church of God 406 Pine St., Grasston 320-396-3373 www.openarmscog.org Pastor Gene Sherrod Spirit Filled Worship Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Children’s ministry. Pomroy Chapel 2700 320th Ave., Brook Park 320-679-3925 A Non-denominational, Christian Fellowship Sunday Services: 9:30 a.m. Prayer, 10 a.m. Sunday School, 11 a.m. Fellowship following Worship. Quamba Baptist Church 26340 Whited Ave., Quamba 320-679-5365 Ivan Fiske, Senior Pastor Joel Ostrom, Associate Pastor Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Worship Service; 11:15 a.m. Christian Education. Wednesday at QBC: 6:30 p.m. AWANA; Prayer & Study Riverside Fellowship And Mission Center A spirit-filled Church Service at the True Vine Lutheran Church 130 S. Park St., Mora 320-679-4076 Saturday: 6:30 p.m. Worship Service.
St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod) 400 SE 8th Street, Braham 320-396-3103 Pastor Tim Renstrom www.ststephensbraham.org Sunday: 9 a.m. Sunday School and Adult Bible Study; 10:15 a.m. Worship. Trio Community Church Mora Elementary School 200 N. 9th St., Mora www.triochurch.com Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. Youth Ministry. Sunday: 10 a.m. Worship Service; nursery and children’s ministry available. True Vine Lutheran Church (AFLC) 130 Park St. S., Mora 612-559-2886 Pastor Marlin Harris www.truevinelutheran.org 9 a.m. Sunday School and Adult Bible Study; 10 a.m. Worship with Communion. Zion Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod) and Preschool 401 S. Hwy 65, Mora 320-679-1094 Rev. Anthony Cloose Susan ScheerDhein, Preschool Teacher/ Director Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Worship Service; 10:45 a.m. Christian Education Hour.
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Pecans create a sweet treat for get-togethers Pecans are a species of hickory native to northern Mexico and the southern United States. Pecan trees are cultivated for their edible nuts, and it can take 12 years for a tree to reach maturity and begin producing. The history of pecans, which are the only major tree nut that grows naturally in North America, can be traced to the 16th century. Pecans are frequently enjoyed in southern cooking, particularly in desserts. There are many different ways to incorporate pecans into recipes, such as in delicious, chewy cookie bars. Enjoy this recipe for “Pecan Praline Cookie Triangles” from “The Pampered Chef® Stoneware Inspirations (The Pampered Chef®, Ltd.)” by The Pampered Chef® Test Kitchens.
PECAN PRALINE COOKIE TRIANGLES from The Pampered Chef® Stoneware Inspirations (The Pampered Chef®, Ltd.) Yields 64 Crust: 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cup powdered sugar 1 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 cup butter or margarine, melted Filling: 3 cups pecan halves, divided 2 cups packed brown sugar 3 eggs 4 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon salt
Preheat oven to 350 F. For crust, combine flour, powdered sugar and baking soda in a batter bowl. Add butter; mix until crumbly. Lightly press crumb mixture over bottom of stoneware bar pan; roll lightly. Bake 15 minutes; remove from oven to a cooling rack. Meanwhile for filling, reserve 1 cup of the pecans for garnish; chop remaining pecans. Combine chopped pecans, brown sugar, eggs, butter, vanilla and salt; mix well. Pour filling over warm crust, spreading to edges of pan. Arrange remaining pecan halves over filling. Bake 17 to 19 minutes, or until filling is set in center. Remove from oven; cool completely. Sprinkle with additional powdered sugar, if desired. Cut into 32 squares using a utility knife; cut each square in half diagonally
IMAGE Art Show calls for entries CONTRIBUTED EAST CENTRAL REGIONAL ARTS COUNCIL
The IMAGE Art Show 2019 will be held at the East Central Regional Arts Council at the office and gallery located in downtown Braham, MN. The Call for Entry form for artists is available online and is due by the deadline date of April 1, 2019: https://tinyurl.com/ image2019 This year’s IMAGE Art Show will be held April 27 through May 4, with an opening reception on Saturday, April 27 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. A welcoming ceremony and the judges’ presentations are scheduled for 6:00 p.m. that same evening. The show is open to the public. There is no fee to enter or attend IMAGE. This is the 32nd year of IMAGE, the annual judged art show for visual artists residing in Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs and Pine Counties (Region 7E). It is sponsored and hosted by the East Central Regional Arts Council, IMAGE is a celebration of artists living in Region 7E. Visual artists of all expertise and art forms from any of the five counties are encouraged to enter the show. IMAGE awards include: Two Judge’s Choice Awards ($500 each); up to 10 Excellence Awards ($200 each); and up to 10 Merit Awards ($150 each). In addition, artwork entered will be eligible for People’s Choice ($300) and Purchase Awards. ECRAC will purchase one or more entered pieces of art which will then become part of the Council’s permanent collection. These awards (with the exception of People’s Choice) will be presented at the opening reception during the first day of the show. The People’s Choice Award will be given after the show ends and voting by attendees is complete. The online entry forms are due no
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later than 11:59 p.m. on Monday, April 1, 2019, and artists may only enter one work of art to be exhibited. For entry form assistance or more information, call 320-396-2337 extension 1, or email: info@ecrac.org. ABOUT THE EAST CENTRAL REGIONAL ARTS COUNCIL The East Central Regional Arts Council (ECRAC) is a non-profit 501c3 organization that has been designated by the Minnesota State Arts Board as the regional arts council for Region 7E in East Central Minnesota. The mission of the East Central Regional Arts Council is to support the arts and bring the life enhancing values they afford to Region 7E residents. ECRAC accomplishes this mission through programs and special initiatives for artists and arts organizations. You can find out more about the East Central Regional Arts Council at www.ecrac.org. The office and gallery is located at 112 Main Avenue South, in downtown Braham.
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Q&A: Vibrant communities depend on retail BY UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA UNEWS@UMN.EDU
Rural retail businesses play a critical role in their community and are important to local culture and economic development. Hye-Young Kim, with the University of Minnesota College of Design, answers questions about what rural retail revitalization is, why rural retailers are so vital to the state’s economy, and strategies for how these retailers can remain competitive in 2019 and beyond. Q: What is “rural revitalization”?
Professor Hye-Young Kim: The word “rural revitalization” may mean different things to different people. But to researchers in the area of retail business design, rural revitalization means sustaining rural retail vitality and resilience against external forces. The rural retail landscape has significantly changed over the past decade and rural retailers have been hit hard. To respond to this changing environment, strategies and innovations are needed that can contribute to rural vitality and resilience.
Q: What are the current issues facing rural retailers?
Professor Hye-Young Kim: Rural retailers—especially small independent retailers—are extremely vulnerable. These small business owners do not have enough resources to invest in advanced retail technology or competi-
tive experience design. Shrinking rural retail is directly linked to the decline of the local community, creating a domino effect of declining population, declining workforce and declining tax revenue. Without thriving small retailers it is hard to establish a vibrant community where people can experience something together collectively—where they can gather, communicate and connect in town. Q: Why are rural retailers so important to the state’s economy? Professor Hye-Young Kim: Rural retailers contribute to the state’s economy in several key ways. They create jobs, encourage entrepreneurship and enhance the local government’s financial sustainability by expanding and diversifying the tax base. More importantly, they improve local residents’ quality of life with new services and amenities and attract new residents. This outcome creates a chain reaction leading to population growth and the formation of a workforce with a wide range of skills and education levels that can help local businesses grow, and attract new businesses. Q: What is the best advice you can offer for rural retailers to stand out in today’s competitive retail environment? Professor Hye-Young Kim: Research consistently shows that when consumers go to stores, they have different expectations. They look for something unique, something that can only be achieved in an actual, physical store environment. They seek experiences. Responding to this evolv-
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Hye-Young Kim, Ph.D., is an associate professor in the Retail Merchandising Program in the College of Design at the University of Minnesota. ing consumer need, the concept of retail experience design has become a key strategic focus for store retailing. By creating a more immersive retail experience, rural retailers can drive people toward their stores and ensure they leave not just with products but also memories. Q: What is the University of Minnesota’s College of Design doing to help create opportunities for rural retailers?
Professor Hye-Young Kim: Faculty and students in the College of Design use the power of design thinking to revitalize rural retailers. They work closely with community partners and UMN Extension to engage in outreach teaching and research. They provide retail business design workshops for rural retailers in Minnesota and assist as design experts/consultants to solve unique, specific problems individual rural retailers face. They also create a knowledge base for rural retail revitalization and develop a best practice
guide for local economic development staff to use to duplicate these efforts.
HYE-YOUNG KIM, Ph.D., is an associate professor in the Retail Merchandising Program in the College of Design at the University of Minnesota. She also serves as the director of the Center for Retail Design and Innovation (CRDI) and the undergraduate program director of Retail Merchandising. Kim’s research interests include consumer behavior, strategic retail management, rural retail revitalization and ethnic minority entrepreneurship.
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New club connects inventors, entrepreneurs Regional networking event launches March 26 CONTRIBUTED INVENTORS & ENTREPRENEURS CLUB
Entrepreneurs, would-be entrepreneurs and existing businesses will soon have a place to meet monthly to get expert advice, learn about business assistance resources and make new network connections at the regional Inventors & Entrepreneurs Club. The inaugural I&E Club meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 26 from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. at East Central Energy, 412 Main Ave. N. in Braham. Doors open for networking at 5:30 p.m. The I&E Club is being organized jointly by East Central Energy, GPS::45::93 – a regional public / private economic development focused nonprofit, and the East Central Regional Development Commission to help with business creation and expansion in Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs and Pine Counties in East Central Minnesota. Mark Nelson, Manager, Government and Business Relations at East Central Energy, a co-creator of the lo-
‘We want to help inventors, would-be entrepreneurs and those operating a small business in their garages and basements get connected to the resources to help them grow and achieve success right here in our region.’ Mark Nelson I&E Club co-creator cal I&E Club, said, “We want to help inventors, would-be entrepreneurs and those operating a small business in their garages and basements get connected to the resources to help them grow and achieve success right here in our region. “We encourage inventors and tinkerers to come, and bring the
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gadgets and gizmos with them.” Each club meeting will consist of a presentation by a subject matter expert on topics relevant to inventors and entrepreneurs such as obtaining business financing, patents or marketing and sales. The topic will change every month. Meetings will also include a presentation from a local inventor or business owner / manager on their personal experience, and a brief presentation on a business assistance program. A key component of the I&E Club will be the time for networking and making connections. The I&E Club will have a standing meeting on the fourth Tuesday of the month. The meetings will be held at East Central Energy, 412 Main Avenue North in Braham. Doors open for networking at 5:30 p.m., and the event runs from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. The I&E Club events will be free and open to the public. For more information or to sign up for email updates on the I&E Club, please see the Inventors & Entrepreneurs website: www.ecmnbusiness. com and like them on Facebook.
GUEST SPEAKERS K Keynote t speaker: k David D id Peteler P t l is i a seasoned business and finance attorney, with over 30 years’ experience in business transactions. Peteler has worked with many entrepreneurial and growth stage companies; raised money through over 200 private placements; handled complex contract and Peteler transaction negotiations; represented buyers and sellers in purchases and sales of businesses; and advised business owners on exit planning strategies. Peteler speaks frequently on entrepreneurial and growth stage companies and Opportunity Zones. (612) 584-3400 / dpeteler@avisenlegal.com Business Success Story: Loren Davis, Owner of Diversified Bronze and Manufacturing Inc. in Braham, MN, launched his career in the field in 1978. For more than three decades he has committed himself to the industry, learning the process and perfecting his vision of what a parts manufacturing and distriDavis bution enterprise should be. Embracing that vision, he launched Diversified Bronze and Manufacturing Inc. in 2007. (763) 689-4444 / loren@diversifiedbronze.com Business Development Resources: Jordan Zeller is the Economic Development Planner at the East Central Regional Development Commission – serving Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs and Pine Counties. He specializes in connecting entrepreneurs, would-be entrepreneurs and existing businesses to free or low-cost technical assistance Zeller and financial resources to help their business grow and thrive. (320) 679-4065 #29 / development@ecrdc.org
Kanabec soil and water reps bring conservation issues to state legislators CONTRIBUTED KANABEC SOIL AND WATER
Below are last week’s most read stories on the Kanabec County Times website, www.MoraMinn.com. 1. Driver death causes Forest Ave. crash: A block of Forest Avenue East in front of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Mora was closed to traffic for several hours the morning of Thursday, March 14, due to a two vehicle car accident. Kanabec County Sheriff Brian Smith said the initial information from the scene suggests the driver of a Toyota sedan died while headed westbound on Forest Avenue East. The vehicle continued forward, crossed into the eastbound lane and struck an oncoming Ford SUV. (5,525 pageviews) 2. Mom: “We wanted to be Parents” Through foster care, a Mora couple was able to have something they couldn’t have before: children: “We wanted to be parents.” How Eric and Ashley Martin became foster parents was as simple as that. (380 pageviews) 3. Cost of protecting children doubles: The cost for Kanabec County to care for children removed from their homes because of child safety concerns has more than doubled in the last five years. (175 pageviews) Are you a current print subscriber? Your subscription includes complimentary access to all of the Times digital content. To access it, go to www.MoraMinn.com. Sign in or create an account. Select “Subscribe” in the top left corner. Choose “Online access for current print subscribers - Get Started” and follow the on screen instructions.
Kanabec Soil and Water Conservation District Board member Paul Hoppe and Conservation Technician Jacquelynn Kelzenberg met with local legislators and attended a legislative briefing and meetings at the State Capitol March 5-6 in St. Paul. They joined a group of other officials from the state’s Soil and Water Conservation Districts who met in St. Paul to gather support for conservation districts’ programs and issues. “It is important for us to get the conservation message out to our elected officials in St. Paul,” said Paul Hoppe, of Ogilvie. The 2019 Legislative Session is absolutely critical to the future of conservation districts in the state, noted Kelzenberg. “This year, included in the many issues legislators and the Governor are addressing, is state funding for SWCDs as well as funding for the programs and projects they deliver. We have to work hard to make sure the state’s commitment to sharing in the funding needs of SWCDs doesn’t fall by the way-side. Local Soil and Water Conservation Districts play an integral role in
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Conservation Technician Jacquelynn Kelzenberg (left) and Kanabec Soil and Water Conservation District Board member Paul Hoppe (right) met with Rep. Jason Rarick (center)
enhancing Minnesotan’s quality of life through conservation on private lands, which yields environmental, wildlife and aesthetic benefits to the public. During the visit to St. Paul, Hoppe and Kelzenberg met with local legislators Sondra Erickson (District 15A), Andrew Mathews (District 15), and Jason Rarick
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(District 11). The event was sponsored by the Minnesota Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts. SWCDs fill the crucial niche of providing land and water conservation services to owners of private lands. For more information on the Kanabec Soil and Water Conservation District, call 320-679-3982.
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CONSERVATION OPERATIONS The h ffollowing ll Minnesota Department of Natural Resources conservation officer weekly reports explain the activities performed by Division of Enforcement personnel in protecting Minnesota’s natural resources through effective law enforcement and education. Provided by the MN DNR on March 18, 2019. Mora: Conservation Officer Mike Krauel spent the week working on ice shelter removal. Krauel found numerous ďŹ sh shelters left on the ice and at public accesses after the removal deadline. He also checked ice anglers. Cambridge: Conservation Officer Angela Londgren checked anglers and snowmobiles, spoke at a ďŹ rearms safety class and presented a 30-year award to a volunteer instructor. Londgren took complaints of carcass dumping, shelters left at public accesses, and domestic animals killed by predators. Pine City: Conservation Officer Eugene Wynn spent the week preparing equipment for possible ooding. He also answered questions about upcoming safety classes, ATV operation, and nuisance animals. Warm weather has deteriorated snowmobile trails in the area and there is a lot of water on top of the ice. Runoff has made ice conditions questionable in places and caution is urged if venturing out on area lakes. Hinckley: Conservation Officer Bret Grundmeier spent part of the week doing commercial inspections of local game farms. Snowmobiling conditions quickly declined as steady rains caused trails to break down. By the end of the week, many snowmobile trails were melted down to the ground or covered with ice and water. A small number of ice anglers who were willing to put on hip boots and stand in knee-deep slush and water had some luck catching panďŹ sh. Milaca: Conservation Officer Nathan Benkofske reports patrolling his station for recreational vehicles throughout the week. With the warmer weather, ATVs have started to replace snowmobile traffic. Citations were issued for operating ATVs in the lane of traffic. Benkofske also helped local law enforcement with several medicals. Isle: Conservation Officer Ben Karon spent time this past week preparing for the upcoming snow melt and warmer weather. Time was spent patrolling new areas. Ice anglers were checked on multiple lakes and snowmobile trails were patrolled.
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Mille Lacs opens May walleye harvest CONTRIBUTED MN DNR
Anglers on Mille Lacs Lake will be able to keep walleye during open water fishing for the first time since 2015. An improving walleye population has been protected by conservative fishing regulations in recent years, according to the Department of Natural Resources. Mille Lacs anglers will be able to keep one walleye between 21 and 23 inches or one walleye over 28 inches from Saturday, May 11, through Friday, May 31. “It’s good news that anglers get to keep some walleye this May, but we are being cautious,� said Brad Parsons, DNR fisheries chief. “These regulations represent a careful balance between expanding fishing opportunities and conserving the fishery for the future.� Similar to recent years, a night closure for the 2019 walleye fishing season will be in effect on Mille Lacs from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. beginning Monday, May 13. The night walleye closure will remain in effect throughout the entire open-water season, which ends Nov. 30. Catch-and-release fishing for walleye begins Saturday, June 1, and other than the night closure, there are no planned closures for walleye fishing this season. The DNR is able to allow this limited harvest opportunity because of an improving walleye population bolstered by a 2013 year class of fish that has been protected by conservative fishing regulations. The 2013 year class is starting to produce young fish that appear to be surviving. The DNR expects a strong increase in the number of anglers fishing during the period when walleye harvest is allowed. Allowing the harvest during May, when water temperatures are lower, will limit the mor-
t lit off released l d walleye ll tality associated with this increase in pressure. Both harvested fish and those that die as a result of being caught and released are counted against the state’s walleye harvest allocation. The Mille Lacs walleye population has undergone many changes over the past two decades that have coincided with significant aquatic system changes including increased water clarity and decreased walleye productivity; the introduction of zebra mussels, Eurasian watermilfoil and spiny water fleas; a changing zooplankton community that may be altering the aquatic food web; and declines in certain forage species, including tullibee. The DNR encourages Minnesotans and out-of-state visitors to fish the other abundant species that Mille Lacs Lake has to offer in addition to walleye. BASS FISHING The lake is nationally recognized as one of the nation’s top smallmouth bass and muskellunge fisheries. In 2017, Bassmaster Magazine named Mille Lacs the number one bass fishing lake in the nation. The lake hosted the Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year Championship in 2016 and 2017. Minnesota’s bass season opens Saturday, May 11, and is catch-and-release only in most of the state, including
Mill Lacs, L th hF id Mille through Friday, May 24. Beginning on Saturday, May 25, Mille Lacs’ daily bag and possession limit will be three bass per angler. All smallmouth and largemouth bass between 17 and 21 inches must be immediately released. Anglers may keep only one bass over 21 inches. In a change this year, smallmouth bass are catch-and-release only on Mille Lacs from Monday, Sept. 9, through Feb. 23, 2020, to be consistent with statewide regulations. NORTHERN PIKE Mille Lacs Lake has special regulations that exempt it from the new statewide northern pike zone regulations. From May 11 through Nov. 30, anglers may keep up to five fish. Only one northern pike over 40 inches may be included in the bag limit of five, and anglers must release all pike between 30 and 40 inches. SPECIAL NIGHT FISHING For muskellunge, the season opens on Saturday, June 1, with the statewide rules of a one fish bag and a minimum length of 54 inches. Beginning June 1, anglers may fish for muskellunge and northern pike at night on Mille Lacs, but may only possess and use artificial lures or sucker minnows longer than 8 inches.
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BOWFISHING ALLOWED Bowfishing for rough fish is allowed at night on Mille Lacs starting June 1 but possession of angling equipment is not allowed and only rough fish may be in possession. STATE AND TRIBAL ALLOCATIONS The state and the Ojibwe tribes with harvest rights in Mille Lacs Lake agreed on a 2019 safe harvest level of 150,000 pounds of walleye, resulting in a state allocation of 87,800 pounds. Under the catch-and-release only regulation last year, walleye angler kill totaled just over 47,000 pounds. The walleye safe harvest level for Mille Lacs Lake is determined annually. It is based on population status and predictions of how harvest will affect the walleye population in the future. State anglers share the safe harvest level with the eight bands of Ojibwe that have fishing rights under an 1837 treaty. By agreement, the bands and the state are required to monitor harvest according to their respective allocations. More information about fishing on Mille Lacs Lake, ongoing DNR management and research, and Mille Lacs area recreation opportunities is available on the DNR website at mndnr.gov/millelacslake.
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MORA OGILVIE Grade 1 & 3 Grade 9 Bree Engebretsen is making us proud in Mrs. Ambrose’s first grade class! Bree is a wonderful student and classmate. In the classroom, she is independent and a hard working first grader. In areas outside of the classroom, Bree is trustworthy and makes good choices. These qualities make her a role model for her peers. Her Lion Pride shines through in all she does. Bree is an asset to our Ogilvie School and we are very proud of her!
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MHS freshman, Autumn Peterson, is the daughter of Britane Peterson and Scott Peterson. Mrs. Colvin, Mora High School science teacher says, “Autumn Peterson is a wonderful student. She always comes into class with a smile on her face and ready to learn. Autumn is very determined and excited to learn new things. If there is something she doesn’t understand or if she has a question, she will ask for help or clarification until she understands it. Autumn is a joy to have in class and if she is not in class for some reason, she makes sure that she checks in on what she missed to get caught up. I really enjoy teaching her. ”
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Erica Teigen, a third grader, is definitely making us proud for participating and trying some super “cool” science experiments during our week of extreme cold. I sent some zany things to try like frozen bubbles and frozen water spray. She not only tried them but sent me videos of it too! So cool! Way to put yourself out there and try something challenging and new! Thank you! I’m proud of you! ~ Mrs. Slade
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Boost milk grade MDA offers new dairy farm improvement grant to aid farmers in moving from Grade B to Grade A milk production CONTRIBUTED MN DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is offering a new grant program to help Minnesota dairy producers move from Grade B status to Grade A status and help Grade A producers maintain their status. “Our dairy farmers have been struggling with low prices for years, and now they’re challenged with surviving this tough winter weather,” said Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen. “This new grant program should provide a significant boost to many dairies in the state.” Producers may apply for up to $10,000 with no matching requirement. Eligible costs include the equipment, services and physical improvements needed to meet or maintain Grade A dairy farm and quality standards. Proposals are due at 4:00 p.m. on May 1, 2019. For more information and to apply, producers may visit the AGRI Dairy Farm Improvement Grant webpage at state.mn.us.
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Protect private wells from potential flood contamination CONTRIBUTED MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
With the risk of flooding increasing in many parts of the state, Minnesota health officials urge private well users to prepare for the possibility that their wells might flood. Taking preventive action now may save well users more trouble down the road. Wells contaminated with floodwater pose a health risk, but the impact floodwaters have on wells and water quality are often not as visible as other flood damage. With that in mind, the Minnesota Department of Health offers well users the following recommendations ASK A CONTRACTOR If your well is in a flood-prone area and you have time, consider contacting a licensed well contractor to check your well and make any necessary repairs or changes to help protect it from flooding. These changes may include repairing cracked or damaged casing, extending the well casing above the expected flood level, or temporarily replacing the vented well cap with a watertight cap or cover. You should also make sure that grading allows water to flow away from your well. STOCK CLEAN WATER If you think your well might become flooded, store a supply of clean water that will last for at least a few days. Shut off power to the well pump to avoid having floodwater pumped into your plumbing system or home. If you
only have a little time before a flood, you can cover the well with a heavy plastic bag or sheeting and secure it with electrical tape. This won’t completely protect your well from contamination, but will help reduce the amount of water and debris that could enter your well, making clean up easier. ASSUME THE WORST If floodwater reaches your well, assume your well is contaminated. Water from a contaminated well should not be used for drinking, cooking, or brushing your teeth until the floodwater recedes and the following steps have been completed: • Avoid electrical shock. Do not approach a flooded well until it has been completely disconnected from its power source. • If floodwater covered your well or may have entered your well directly, have a licensed well contractor inspect the well, clean out sediment or debris, and disinfect it. Using your well pump to remove sediment or debris could ruin the pump. A directory of licensed well contractors is available on the MDH website at Licensed Well and Boring Contractor Directory. • If floodwater reached your well but you are confident that floodwater did not enter the well, have a licensed well contractor disinfect your well or complete the disinfection yourself. Detailed instructions are available on the MDH website at Disinfecting Flooded Private Water Wells.
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• After you or the licensed well contractor disinfects your well and pumps out the chlorine solution, contact your county health department or a laboratory accredited by MDH to get your well tested. Tell them you need to have your well water tested for coliform bacteria. They will provide sampling instructions. You can find accredited labs on the MDH website at Accredited Labs in Minnesota Accepting Samples from Private Well Owners. • If your well water test comes back positive for coliform bacteria, repeat the disinfection and testing process. You may need to disinfect and test your well several times before your well is free of bacterial contamination. • Do not use the water from your well until the lab has informed you that it is safe and free of bacterial contamination. 50 FEET If floodwater came within 50 feet of your well – but did not reach the well – MDH recommends having your well water tested for coliform bacteria as a precaution. You do not need to disinfect your well before having it tested. However, if the test comes back positive for bacteria, the well needs to be disinfected. Well owners needing more information can contact the Well Management Section of MDH at 651-201-4600 or health.wells@state. mn.us or visit the MDH website at health.state.mn.us.
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Myron R. Kent missing under mysterious circumstances 125 YEARS AGO (1894) “Myron R. Kent Missing:” Last week we chronicled the sad death of Mrs. M. R. Kent by accidental shooting at Mandan, N. D. This week we learn that Mr. Kent was not at home at the time nor has he been seen in that vicinity since. The Lairds, relatives of Mrs. News from Kent, believe that Kent was Yesteryear in some mysway Matt Anderson terious implicated in the sad affair, that the self-accusation of the farm hand is only a blind, and they have put detectives on the track of Kent with hopes of capturing him. About a week previous to the shooting Kent turned up in West Superior where he made his presence known to S. D. Seavey. He told Mr. Seavey that he was going to England and left some valuable papers with him in case some accident should befall him. The Lairds claim that Kent dare not go to England nor Australia, that he is wanted in both countries. M. R. Kent is well known in this section. He helped to plat the original townsite of this village and a couple of additions. He was in business here and was at one time county attorney. While here he bore a reputation for honor and fair dealing, and was, in fact, the
life of the town. He prospered and accumulated considerable money. Selling out here in 1884, he went to Minneapolis where he helped to establish a pool ball factory and was one of the incorporators of the Falls Manufacturing Company. The good fortune that seemed to attend his ventures here deserted him after he got into the city. He fell into bad company and was finally obliged to skip, leaving a good many shady transactions behind him. He next came to the surface at Mandan, North Dakota, where his wife and child joined him, and his letters to friends here indicated a tone hopeful of recovering his lost fortunes and prestige he once enjoyed. The tragedy of last week and his disappearance gives his bad career another tinge of darkness. During all of his misfortunes Mrs. Kent was his staunchest and most faithful friend, and there are very few who can believe that he had anything to do with her death. 100 YEARS AGO (1919) “Killed By Train:” Ernest Osborne was killed Wednesday morning of last week by the morning passenger. The train was near Bock, when the trainmen observed a young man on the track. The whistle was blown to inform him of the approaching danger and he stepped off from the track, but when the engine neared him, he plunged headlong before it and was found crushed so
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badly that it was impossible, except by his clothing to recognize him. Young Osborne is thought to have been in a melancholy mood when the deed was committed. He is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Osborne of Bock, and a brother of A. F. Osborne, who was employed in the Benson-Hansen lumber yard here about two years ago. 75 YEARS AGO (1944) “Senior Class Play To Be Given April 20; Miss Frances Strong Directs a Cast of Ten in Farce-comedy. “Here Comes Charley,” a farce-comedy, will be produced by the senior class of Mora high school Thursday, April 20.
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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Your mind is receptive to innovative ideas, Aries. You may feel inspired to try out many new things in the days to come. Catalog those that make you happy.
LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, home is where the heart is, especially this week. Spend as much quality time as you can with loved ones in the days to come. Find a cozy spot to read and unwind as well.
TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Turn off the logical part of your mind for a little while, Taurus. Let your fantasies run wild. Trying to manage everything down to the minute can short-circuit your brain.
SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, might you be so fixated on a problem that you’re overlooking the simplest solutions? Take a step back and refocus. The answer might be simpler than you think.
GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, a truckload of new ideas is coming your way. These may serve as catalysts for new hobbies, projects and even developing new friendships along the way.
SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/ Dec 21 You are always ready to take on more, Sagittarius. This week you may have to set some limits or you may burn out. An adventure with a BFF is doable.
CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 You may not be entirely sure what’s holding you up this week, Cancer. But once you put your finger on it, you’ll be able to work through the issues that much more readily.
CAPRICORN - Dec 22/ Jan 20 It is possible to accomplish much in stressful situations, Capricorn. But sometimes you don’t realize when you need to take a step back. This is the time.
LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 You have carte blanche to hibernate for the week if you feel you need some alone time, Leo. But try to put your self-imposed exile to some good use around the house.
AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, a long-held belief might be holding you back or preventing you from moving forward. Once you let it go, you’ll feel emancipated and ready to take a step in the right direction.
VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, why slip quietly into a party when you can make a grand entrance? Don’t be afraid of pointing the spotlight on yourself for a change. Then enjoy the rush that comes from it.
PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, a bad mood need not dictate how you approach the day or even the week ahead. Call up a friend and beat the funk.
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THE NEWS From Yesteryear is compiled by Matt Anderson from the Times historical editions housed by the Kanabec History Center. The “News from Yesteryear” contains articles published in historic issues of the Times. The articles may contain language with ethnic and racial prejudices that were once common but are no longer acceptable in today’s society. These articles are being presented as they were originally published.
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50 YEARS AGO (1969) “New Ogilvie Firm to Hold Open House:” With roof repairs completed after last week’s fire, Mille Lacs Industries, Inc., of Ogilvie, is ready to hold open house from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday, March 24. The new firm headed by M. V. Threinen has converted the former Ogilvie co-operative creamery building into a manufacturing plant. The company will make automobile, aircraft, golf cart and industrial storage batteries: humidifiers, fiberglass products, and complete battery-powered vehicles, including golf carts.
Future’ phase is complete; Recreational and cultural activities top list:” The first phase of “Designing Mora’s Future,” an ongoing effort to rewrite the city’s comprehensive plan, is completed. At their March 15 meeting, Mora City Council members read a correspondence from city planner Becky Balk summarizing the 350 to 400 responses from area residents prioritizing their desires for the future of their community. The single-most-important concern of those who responded is recreational and cultural activities. Area residents want a movie theater, a community center, especially for youth, and more recreational opportunities, like an expanded golf course, more bike and hiking paths, volleyball and tennis courts, and a greater emphasis placed on the use and care of area lakes. “Financial aid for the library and History Center museum” was also a high priority in Balk’s summary, along with a desire to foster more cultural activities, such as a community theater and some sort of arts center.
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AT HOMES WITHIN MORA CITY LIMITS, RURAL RESIDENTS MAY USE THE LIONS’ PARK AT THE FAIRGROUNDS If you are planning a garage sale, join the Mora Lions Parade of Garage Sales and take advantage of the crowds who will attend town-wide garage sales all happening on the same day!
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Lloyd F. Vivant
Jean C. Parson
Phillip J. Ellingson
Lloyd Freddy Vivant of McGrath died Sunday, March 10, 2019, at Methodist Hospital in Rochester. He was 74 years old. He was born on June 15, 1944, in St. Paul, to Fred a and Iwylla (Tagtow) Vivant. H He attended K-12 school in M McGrath and graduated w with 12 classmates. On June 113, 1964, he was united in m marriage to Frances Evens. H He resided in McGrath u until 1989 when he moved to L Lakeville. After 30 years, he m moved back to McGrath. He w was a self-employed logger a and truck driver running ssupplies for the Alaskan P Pipe Line. Beginning in 11977, he worked as an asphalt plant operator for McNamara Contracting and retired in 2007. His hobbies included hunting, fishing and working on projects in his shop. Much of his retirement was spent traveling the southern United States with his wife. Family was everything to him. He helped raise 11 grandkids and rarely missed a performance, game, graduation, prom or any other event they were involved in. His greatest joy came from gathering with family and friends. He was always willing to lend a helping hand and offer a listening ear along with words of wisdom. He was preceded in death by parents, Iwylla and Fred; sister, Zella Peterson; infant sister, Katheryn Rose and nephew, Andrew Weiss. He is survived by his wife of nearly 55 years, Frances; sons, Jay of Lakeville, Rodney (Karla) of Prior Lake and Jeff (Molly) of Elko New Market; grandchildren, Taylor, Alex, Jacob, Sydney, Michaela, Kassie, Amanda, Elana, Abby, Lauren and Maggie; siblings, Julie Weiss, Gene (Roberta), Ronald (Linda) and Fred John (Colleen); brother in law, Irving Peterson; numerous nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, March 19, 2019, at Calvary Lutheran Church in Mora with Pastor Steve Trewartha officiating. Music was provided by Joel Schuessler, Myia Schuessler and Gay Wolf. Pallbearers were Alex Vivant, Jacob Vivant, Travis Earsley, Wyatt Earsley, Mark Weiss, John Weiss and James Weiss. Honorary pallbearers were Gene Vivant, Ronald Vivant, Fred John Vivant, Irving Peterson, Steve Bartelma, Jack Earsley, Scott Evens, Don Sargent, Gerald Walters, George Otterson and Phil Lewison. Burial will be at Pliny Cemetery in McGrath at a later date. Arrangements by Dresser-Methven Funeral and Cremation Services.
Jean Claire Parson, of North Branch, formerly of Braham, died Thursday, March 7, 2019, at Ecumen of North Branch. He was 87 years old. He was born Jan. 20, 1932 in Grass Lake Townsship, Kanabec County. His p parents, Karl and Laura ((Benson) Parson and five ssiblings welcomed him h home into this world and llater two more siblings w would complete the family o of eight. He attended Grass L Lake Country School with h his most precious teacher a and lifelong friend, Myrtle T Telstad. He left school after e eighth grade to help with tthe farm work. One day while he was visiting his sister Ardis at the Mora Clinic, she introduced him to a co-worker Lois, who turned out to be his wife and lifelong partner. They were blessed with three children, Sheryl, Mike and Kyja and later three grandchildren, Taylor and Marisa (Sheryl’s children) and Kaden (Kyja’s child). He spent his life helping others and sharing his talents with many around him. He loved his coffee; whether it was in town at the Sportsmen’s Café or at a neighbor’s house after snowplowing. He entered Ecumen of North Branch in January of 2008. He spent a great deal of time creating models of buildings, furniture, birds and various other creations out of cardboard, wire, lots of glue and paint. In May of 2018, he entered hospice care. He struggled with his condition until he passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on March 7, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Muriel (Zenes) Bicking, Emery (Caroline) Parson, Sylvia (Lyman) Rodenborg, Ardis (Lloyd) Wilkening, and Merwyn Parson; mother and father-in-law, Gerald and Alice Bailey; niece, Dianne Parson and sister-in-law, Ruth Ann Anderson. He is survived by wife Lois; children, Sheryl (Collin Donner) Parson, Mike (Kelly Brady) Parson and Kyja (John) Noraas; grandchildren, Taylor Anderson, Marisa Anderson, and Kaden Lucas; brothers, Wayne (Caryll) and Don (Judy); sister-in-law, Marjorie Parson; brothers-in-law, Richard (Joyce) Bailey and David Anderson and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. A funeral service was held on Friday, March 15, 2019, at the Braham Evangelical Lutheran Church with Rev. Julie Beck officiating. Burial will be in the Rice Lake Cemetery in Braham. Arrangements by the Rock Ingebrand Funeral Home of Braham. www.aifuneralhome.com.
Phillip (Phil) James Ellingson, of Harris, died unexpectedly at his home on March 13, 2019. He was 84 years old. He was born on Aug. 5, 1934, in Northwood, Iowa. In 11943, his family moved to a ffarm just outside of Mora w where he graduated in 1953. From 1952 to 1954, he was e employed at Blaw Knox in M Mora. In the fall of 1954, he jjoined the Army and was sstationed Bussac, France iin the Corps of Engineers. H He was united in marriage tto Valborg Kyllo on Aug. 223, 1957, at Hegre Lutheran C Church in Kenyon. He attended Dunwoody IInstitute. The couple then bought a home in Mounds View while he held positions with Moorhead Machine and Boiler, Minneapolis Steel Casting and Home Gas Company. He purchased Cambridge Iron Works in the fall of 1967, and moved the family to Cambridge where he was active in the Cambridge Chamber of Commerce, Lion’s Club, a Barbershop singing group as well as church council and other committees at Cambridge Lutheran Church. The family purchased farm land and built a home in Fish Lake Township in 1977. In 1985, he sold “the shop” and was employed by School District 911 until his “retirement.” Along with continuing many welding activities, he was always conservation-minded and he, along with all of the family, planted many thousands of trees and engaged in activities to promote wildlife habitat on the farm. He also volunteered many hours at church and community activities. He dearly loved his family, and was always ready to give a helping hand. He was preceded in death by his parents; sons, Mark and Erik Ellingson; grandchildren, Jonathan Ellingson and Brianna Rubbelke; daughter-in-law, Audrey Ellingson; sister, Gudwren (Belkholm); brothers, David and Thomas Ellingson; brother-in-law, Kenny Belkholm and sisters-in-law, Audrey (Bud) Smith, and Doris (Loren) Beaudion. He is survived by wife Valborg; sons, Jon and Joel (Kelly); daughter, Kay (Joe) Rubbelke; daughterin-law, Joanie Ellingson; grandchildren, Amanda Ellingson, Alissa and Andrew Ellingson, Seth, Kylla, Corinne and Danika Rubbelke and Stephen and Elizabeth Ellingson; sisters-in-law, Pat Ellingson of North Branch and Darleen Ellingson of Bozeman, Montana and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 23, 2019, at Cambridge Lutheran Church. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Memorials are preferred to the Cambridge Lutheran Church and The Wounded Warriors Project. Online condolences at www.carlsonlillemoen. com. Arrangements by the Carlson-Lillemoen Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Cambridge.
Warren A. Nikodym Warren A. Nikodym of Sartell died on Wednesday, March 6, 2019, at home surrounded by family. He was 73 years old. He was born Oct. 31, 1945, in Braham, to Albert and E Ethel (Kaiser) Nikodym. He sserved our country in the U U.S. Navy on the USS Algol. H He was united in marriage tto Susan Thaisen on June 117, 1972 in Babbitt and they llived in Sartell since 1973. H He was the owner/operator o of MCI for 30 years, retiring iin 2006. He was a member of C Celebration Church, memb ber and commander for two tterms of Sartell American L Legion Post No. 277, and a m member of the Home Builders Association and Minnesota State Builders Association. He volunteered at Country Manor Health Care Center in Sartell. He enjoyed woodworking, fishing, hunting, racing snowmobiles and making items for craft sales. He loved spending time with his family, especially the grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by wife, Susan of Sartell; children, Ronn Nikodym of Sartell, Jill (Marc) Schumer of Leawood, Kansas, Stacy (Eric) Ness of Albertville and Lisa Nikodym of Sartel and grandchildren, Grant, Brecken, Madden, Scarlett, Isabella and Erianna. A funeral service was held Thursday, March 14, 2019, at Celebration Lutheran Church in Sartell.
Harold Christen Harold “Harry” Christen, of Mora, died Thursday, March 14, 2019, at the FirstLight Health System in Mora. He was 73 years old. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 23, 2019, at the Calvary Lutheran Church in Mora. Memorial visitation will be held one hour prior to the service on Saturday. Arrangements by the Akkerman Ingebrand Funeral Home of Mora. Condolences may be posted at www. aifuneralhome.com.
Alfred J. Pfeffer Alfred James “Jim” Pfeffer, of Mora, died Sunday, March 10, 2019, at St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud. He was 86 years old. He was born in Milton, N North Dakota on Aug. 1, 11932, to parents Nicholas a and Leah (LeRoux) Pfeffer. He served in the U.S. A Army until his Honorable M Medical Discharge in 1952. H He retired after working for sseven years at the U of M a as a custodian and 20-plus y years installing elevators ffor Otis Co., plus other elev vator companies. He was a member of tthe Knights of Columbus and an active church member at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Mora. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Kenneth and Louis; sisters, Maxine and Barbara;
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granddaughter, Amber and great-grandson, Owen. He will be deeply missed by his wife Phyllis of 23-plus years; children, Bruce Pfeffer, Vickie (Mike) Kuta, Randy Pfeffer and Michelle (Cory) Scholl; Phyllis’s children, Peggy Koehler, Mark (Tracy) Tindal, Robyn Petschen and Tish (Milt) Carlson; 16 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; brothers, Leonard and Eugene Pfeffer; sisters, Donna Jane Gillig and Anne O’Brien and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. A funeral service was held on Monday, March 18, 2019, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Fr. Plaisted and Rita Clasemann officiated. Music was provided by Kris Paulson and St. Mary’s Choir. Casket bearers were Patrick Kuta, Michael Tindal, Jade Carlson, Cody Carlson, Andrew Pfeffer and Randy Pfeffer, Jr. Honorary casket bearers were Jim’s granddaughters. Inurnment will take place in the spring at St. Mary’s Cemetery with military honors by Mora American Legion Post 201. Arrangements by Akkerman Ingebrand Funeral Home of Mora. Condolences may be posted at www. aifuneralhome.com.
MARCH 21, 2019
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NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: June 17, 2011 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $158,230.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Michael A. Smith, a married man MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. MIN#: 1000360-0000431298-5 LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON THE MORTGAGE: iFreedom Direct Corporation SERVICER: Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Filed June 22, 2011, Kanabec County Recorder, as Document Number 239796, thereafter modified by Loan Modification Agreement recorded August 1, 2014 as Document Number 250382; thereafter modified by Loan Modification Agreement recorded on September 23, 2015 as Document Number 254030. ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: Bank of America, N.A. successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing LP; Thereafter assigned to Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC. LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: The West 1150 feet of the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (W 1150’ of NW 1/4 of NW1/4) of Section Eleven (11), Township Thirty-nine (39), Range Twenty-three (23) EXCEPT: All that part of the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (NW1/4 of NW1/4) of Section Eleven (11), Township Thirty-nine (39), Range Twenty-three (23), bounded by the following described lines: Beginning at the Northwest corner of said Section 11, thence South 00 degrees, 00 minutes East 1000.0 feet on and along the West line of said Section 11, thence North 57 degrees 40 minutes East 300.0 feet, thence North 66 degrees 48 minutes East 333.3 feet, thence North 36 degrees 16 minutes East 327.5 feet, thence North 55 degrees 58 minutes East, 288.0 feet, thence North 27 degrees 44 minutes East, 185 feet, thence North 05 degrees 27 minutes East 135.9 feet to a point on the North line of said Section 11, thence South 89 degrees 10 minutes West, 1091.3 feet on and along said North Section line to the Northwest corner thereof and the point of beginning. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2076 Quail St, Mora, MN 55051 PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 04.00740.30 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Kanabec THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE: $186,257.56 THAT all pre-foreclosure requirements have been complied with; that no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT, to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: April 11, 2019, 10:00 a.m. PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff’s Main Office, 18 North Vine, Suite 143, Mora, MN 55051 to pay the debt secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any, on said premises and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys fees allowed by law, subject to redemption within 6 months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s) the personal representatives or assigns. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property, if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23, is 11:59 p.m. on October 11, 2019, or the next business day if October 11, 2019 falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday.
www.moraminn.com Dated: February 12, 2019 CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC Assignee of Mortgagee SHAPIRO & ZIELKE, LLP Lawrence P. Zielke - 152559 Melissa L. B. Porter - 0337778 Randolph W. Dawdy - 2160X Gary J. Evers - 0134764 Tracy J. Halliday - 034610X Attorneys for Mortgagee Shapiro & Zielke, LLP 12550 West Frontage Road, Suite 200 Burnsville, MN 55337 (952) 831-4060 15-100306 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR Published in the Kanabec County Times Feb. 21, 28, March 7, 14, 21, 28, 2019 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default has occurred in the conditions of the mortgage given by George Vedder, as mortgagor to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc (“MERS”) as nominee for Countrywide Bank, N.A., the lender and mortgage originator as stated on the mortgage, dated October 20, 2005, and recorded November 7, 2005, as Kanabec County Recorder doc 216071; Assigned to The Bank of New York Mellon FKA The Bank of New York, as Successor Trusteee to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Trustee on Behalf of the Certificate Holders of The CWHEQ, Inc., CWHEQ Revolving Home Equity Loan Trust, Series 2005-M by Recorder’s document 254858, recorded 12/23/2015. Assigned to 2005 Residential Trust 3-1 by Recorder’s document 260865, recorded 9/28/2017. Assigned to 2005 Residential Trust 3-2 by Recorder’s document 260866, recorded 9/28/2017; original principal amount: $75,000.00. Transaction agent: None. Mortgage servicer: FCI Lender Services, Inc The amount due, including taxes paid by the mortgagee, as of February 1, 2019, is $93,716.38. The mortgaged property, located in Kanabec County, is described as: Address: 2322 200th Ave, Mora, MN 55051-7230 Tax ID: 04.00640.00 Legal: That part of the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4 of SW 1/4) of Section Eight (8), Township Thirty-nine (39), Range Twenty-three (23), of Kanabec County, Minnesota, described as follows: Beginning at a point where the East line of said tract intersects the North right of way line of County Road lying along the South of said property, thence running North along the East line of said tract a distance of 369 feet, thence running West parallel to the South line of said tract a distance of 354 feet, thence running South parallel to the East line of said tract a distance of 369 feet, more or less, to the North right of way line of said County Road, thence running East along the North right of way line of said County Road a distance of 354 feet to the point of beginning, said tract consisting of three (3) acres, more or less, and being a part of the SW 1/4 of SW 1/4, Section 8, Township 39, Range 23. No action has been instituted to recover any part of the debt secured by the mortgage. Mortgagee has complied with all notice and acceleration requirements of the mortgage and the law. Pursuant to the power of sale contained in the mortgage, this property will be sold by the county Sheriff to pay the debt it secures, taxes actually paid by the mortgagee, and expenses allowed by law on April 17, 2019, at 10:00 a.m., at the Kanabec County Sheriff’s Office, 18 N Vine St, Suite 143, Mora, MN 55051. The time allowed by law for redemption by the mortgagor(s), or the mortgagor’s personal representatives or assigns is Six (6) Months from the date of the sale. The mortgagor (borrower) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under Minn Stat 580.30 or the property redeemed under Minn Stat 580.23 by 11:59 p.m. on October 17, 2019, or on the next business day if that day is a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday. THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED
PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. 2005 RESIDENTIAL TRUST 3-2 Leonard V. Crowley Attorney for Mortgage Holder 222 So 9th St, STE 1600 Minneapolis, MN 55402 612-332-7290 Atty. Reg. No. 13434x Published in the Kanabec County Times Feb. 28, March 7, 14, 21, 28, April 4, 2019
Melissa L. B. Porter - 0337778 Randolph W. Dawdy - 2160X Gary J. Evers - 0134764 Tracy J. Halliday - 034610X Attorneys for Mortgagee Shapiro & Zielke, LLP 12550 West Frontage Road, Suite 200 Burnsville, MN 55337 (952) 831-4060 16-103264 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR Published in the Kanabec County Times Feb. 28, March 7, 14, 21, 28, April 4, 2019
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: April 12, 2013 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $126,172.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Timothy A. Jackson and Angelina M. Jackson, husband and wife MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. MIN#: 100411720195201003 LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON THE MORTGAGE: Florida Capital Bank, N.A. dba Florida Capital Bank Mortgage SERVICER: PennyMac Loan Services, LLC DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Filed April 22, 2013, Kanabec County Recorder, as Document Number 246280 ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: PennyMac Loan Services, LLC LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: East Half of Southwest Quarter of Southwest Quarter, Section 35, Township 42, Range 22 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 3016 330th Ave, Hinckley, MN 55037 PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 11.01470.00 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Kanabec THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE: $114,117.65 THAT all pre-foreclosure requirements have been complied with; that no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT, to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: April 18, 2019, 10:00 a.m. PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff’s Main Office, 18 North Vine, Suite 143, Mora, MN 55051 to pay the debt secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any, on said premises and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys fees allowed by law, subject to redemption within 6 months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s) the personal representatives or assigns. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property, if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23, is 11:59 p.m. on October 18, 2019, or the next business day if October 18, 2019, falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday. “THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES SECTION 582.032 DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN 5 UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Dated: February 25, 2019 PennyMac Loan Services, LLC Assignee of Mortgagee SHAPIRO & ZIELKE, LLP Lawrence P. Zielke - 152559
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: January 28, 2013 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $80,184.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Sam W. Strom, a single man MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., a Delaware corporation, as nominee for Primelending, a Plainscapital Company, a Texas Company. DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Recorded on January 28, 2013 as Document Number 245457 in the Office of the County Recorder of Kanabec County, Minnesota. ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. by assignment recorded on September 1, 2017 as Document Number 260621 in the Office of the County Recorder of Kanabec County, Minnesota. LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: That part of the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 31, Township 41, Range 23, Kanabec County, Minnesota lying east of the following described line: Beginning at a point on the north line of said Northwest quarter of the Northwest Quarter distant 1280 feet east from the northwest corner thereof; thence south at right angles to said north line to the south line of said Northwest quarter of the Northwest Quarter and said line there terminating. Together with that part of Government lot 2, Section 31, Township 41, Range 23, Kanabec County, Minnesota which lies west of the following described line: Beginning at the north quarter corner of said Section 31; thence South 01 degree 21 minutes 20 seconds West a distance of 33.00 feet; thence South 11 degrees 01 minute 22 seconds West a distance of 553.55 feet; thence southwesterly 162.48 feet along a tangential curve concave to the northwest, having a radius of 147.00 feet and a central angle of 63 degrees 19 minutes 50 seconds; thence South 74 degrees 21 minutes 13 seconds West a distance of 71.92 feet; thence southwesterly 210.75 feet along a tangential curve concave to the southeast, having a radius of 160.00 feet and a central angle of 75 degrees 28 minutes 12 seconds; thence South 01 degree 07 minutes 00 seconds East a distance of 290.10 feet; thence southerly 102.59 feet along a tangential curve concave to the east, having a radius of 300.00 feet and a central angle of 19 degrees 35 minutes 35 seconds; thence southerly 55.34 feet along a reverse curve to the south line of said Government Lot 2 and there terminating, said reverse curve being concave to the west, having a radius of 250.00 feet and a central angle of 12 degrees 41 minutes 02 seconds.( For the purpose of this description the north line of the NW 1/4 of Section 31 has an assumed bearing of North 89 degrees 17 minutes 53 seconds West.) Subject to a roadway easement over the northerly and easterly 33 feet thereof. Except the following described tract: Commencing at a point on the north line of said Government Lot 2 distant 997 feet easterly of the northwest corner of said Government Lot 2; thence running south at right angles a distance of 33 feet to the tract to be described; thence continuing south on last described course a distance of 330 feet; thence running east and parallel to the north line of said Government Lot 2 a distance of 246 feet more or less, to the westerly right-of-way line of a certain right-of-way; thence running northeasterly along the westerly
KANABEC COUNTY TIMES right-of-way line of line of said road to a point where said westerly rightof-way line of said road intersects the south right-of-way line of the township road; thence running westerly along the south right-of-way line of said township road to the point of beginning. STREET ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 2021 280TH AVENUE, MORA, MN 55051-6224 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Kanabec County, Minnesota. THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE: $73,322.64 TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. NAME OF MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., a Delaware corporation, as nominee for Primelending, a Plainscapital Company, a Texas Company. RESIDENTIAL SERVICER: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. TAX PARCEL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 12.01760.00 TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 100053601313379603 THAT no action or proceeding has been instituted at law to recover the debt then remaining secured by such mortgage, or any part thereof, or, if the action or proceeding has been instituted, that the same has been discontinued, or that an execution upon the judgment rendered therein has been returned unsatisfied, in whole or in part. PURSUANT, to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: May 1, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. PLACE OF SALE: Kanabec County Sheriff’s Office, 18 North Vine Street, Suite 143, Mora, Minnesota. to pay the debt then secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any actually paid by the mortgagee, on the premises and the costs and disbursements allowed by law. The time allowed by law for redemption by said mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns is twelve (12) months from the date of sale. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: Unless said mortgage is reinstated or the property redeemed, or unless the time for redemption is reduced by judicial order, you must vacate the premises by 11:59 p.m. on May 1, 2020. THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None Dated: March 6, 2019 WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Mortgagee TROTT LAW, P.C. *N. Kibongni Fondungallah, Esq.* Samuel R. Coleman, Esq. Corbin C. Smith, Esq. Attorneys for Mortgagee 25 Dale Street North St. Paul, MN 55102 (651) 209-9760 (19-0034-FC01) THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Kanabec County Times March 14, 21, 28, April 4, 11, 18, 2019
PROBATE STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF KANABEC TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 33-PR-I9-11 Estate of: John Albert Krueger aka John A. Krueger aka John Krueger Decedent. NOTICE AND ORDER OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION OF INTESTACY, DETERMINATION OF HEIRSHIP, APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS It is Ordered and Notice is given that on April I5, 20I9, at 1:30 p.m., a hearing will be held in this Court at 18 N. Vine Street, Mora, Minnesota, for the adjudication of intestacy and determination of heirship of the Decedent, and for the appointment of Duane MerteI, whose address is 1348 Wentworth Drive, Volo, Illinois 60020 as Personal Representative of the Estate of the Decedent in an UNSUPERVISED administration. Any objections to the petition must be filed with the Court prior to or raised at the hearing. If proper and if no objections are filed or raised, the Personal Representative will be appointed with full power to administer the Estate, including the power to collect all assets, to pay all legal debts, claims, taxes and expenses, to sell real and personal property, and to do all necessary acts for the Estate. Notice is also given that (subject to Minnesota Statutes section 524.3801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the Personal Representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred. BY THE COURT Date: March 8 2019 Stoney L Hiljus Judge of District Court Dated: March 8 2019 /s/ Sharon Schubert Court Administrator Attorney for: Petitioner Name: John P. Ahlgren Firm: Ahlgren Law Office, LLC Street: One North Lake City, State, ZIP: Mora, MN 55051 Attorney License No: 12039X Telephone: {320) 679-1754 FAX: (320) 679-1378 Email: john@ahlgrenlawoffice. com Filed in District Court State of Minnesota Mar 8 2019 3:14 p.m. Published in the Kanabec County Times March 14, 21, 2019
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QUALITY MINI STORAGE AUCTION Notice is hereby given that the following individuals are indebted to Quality Mini Storage, LLC for past due rent and other charges. Auctions will be conducted online at StorageTreasures.com, starting on Friday, March 29th and ending on Friday April 5th. Sale of a unit is subject to cancellation in the event of a settlement between Landlord and obligated party. Property is located at 1072 MN-23, Ogilvie, MN 56358. Nanette Wellnitz - 10X20 - Unit #3 - Misc items Published in the Kanabec County Times March 21, 28, 2019
REQUEST FOR BID KANABEC COUNTY, MINNESOTA Aggregate Crushing, Hauling and Surfacing KCP 19-07 Bids Close: April 16, 2019 Sealed bids will be received until 11:00 a.m., April16, 2019, at the County Engineer’s Office, 903 Forest Avenue East, Mora, Minnesota, 55051. At which time bids will be opened and read aloud for the following project: KCP 19-07- Modified class 5 graveling project throughout the North and Northeast area of Kanabec County, MN. The major quantities of work are 1.0 L.S. Mobilization; 1 L.S. Maintenance and Restoration of Haul Roads; 74,832 Cu. Yds. (LV) Aggregate Surfacing, Class 5 Modified; 18 Hours Motor Grader; 1 LS Traffic Control. Bids Close April 6, 2019 at Mora, Minnesota. Proposal and plans can be downloaded from http://www. questcdn.com for $20.00 (#6223084) or hard copies are available for $50.00 (tax included) at the Kanabec County Public Works, 903 Forest Avenue East, Mora, Minnesota. 320679-6300 All bids must be accompanied by certified check or bid bond payable to Kanabec County Treasurer in the amount of 5% of bid. The right is reserved to reject any bids or waive informalities. Dated at Mora, Minnesota this 18th day of March 2019. Kristine McNally Kanabec County Coordinator Published in the Kanabec County Times March 21, 28, April 4, 2019
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SCHOOL BOARD APPROVED MINUTES OF THE REGULAR OGILVIE SCHOOL BOARD MEETING OGILVIE SCHOOL BOARD ROOM January 28, 2019 Present at the meeting were board members: DeBoer, Anderson, Hickerson, DeYoung and student board members Emma Hickerson and Hailey Voss. Members Gunderson and Hass absent. Also present were: Superintendent Kathy Belsheim, Sue Davis, Alicia Nelson, Teri Belsheim, Paul Jacobs, Becky Meyman, Hazel Meyman, Nathan Koenings, Dianna Sholtz and Kelsey Kehoe. Chair DeBoer called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Chair DeBoer welcomed guests. Chair DeBoer welcomed new student school board member Hailey Voss. Motion to approve the amended agenda as presented by Hickerson, seconded by Anderson. Motion carried unanimously. Consent Agenda: 7. Approval of Minutes: a. December 10, 2018, World’s Best Workforce Meeting b. December 10, 2018, School Board Regular Meeting c. January 14, 2019, Organization Board Meeting 8.Personnel:
a. Natasha Kuhlman (Paraeducator – 20 hr/week) b. Michelle Pautzke – resignation effective January 2, 2019 c. Amy Slade (medical leave extension) d. Musical contracts: i. Dylan Walker – Director ii. Christopher O’Connell – Instrumental Director iii. Deb Tornow – Vocal Director iv. Jessica Knoll – Costumer v. Lisa McKinnis – Choreographer No one addressed the Board during Open Forum. (The administration reports can be found at www.ogilvie.k12.mn.us District Tab – Documents (left) School Board Reports 2019 folder.) Members DeBoer and Gunderson attended the MSBA Annual Conference; had a great time interacting with other school board members throughout the state. The Governor elect was present and spoke about his focus on education. Student Board Member Emma Hickerson shared: annual basketball game during the school day – where all students were able to attend; Musical is coming together; and Mrs. Espeseth has a student teacher, Mr. Hoffman, in her classroom for second semester-the students enjoy having him here. Paul Jacobs shared: sprinkler system valve replacement; boiler system ready for the cold temperatures; and topics of monthly classes he attends. Kelsey Kehoe shared: Speech team hosted our annual Ogilvie speech meet – we placed 2nd
overall. Motion to approve the consent agenda as presented by Hickerson, seconded by Anderson. Motion carried unanimously. Nominations open for the Treasurer position on the School Board. Chair DeBoer nominated Member Anderson. Member Anderson accepted the nomination. Motion to approve Member Anderson as the treasurer until her resignation at the end of the month. Motion carried unanimously. Treasurer Anderson shared information regarding the claims. Motion to approve the January claims in the amount of $71,320.44 by Anderson, seconded by Hickerson. Roll call vote carried unanimously. Discussion took place on the Board Vacancy process. Motion to advertise application in the local paper with committee approval by DeBoer, seconded by Hickerson. Discussion followed. Motion carried unanimously. Discussion on the Trap Shooting Team Uniform design. Motion to approve the trap shooting team uniform by DeYoung. Motion failed for lack of a second. The Board requests the team research a different design. Motion to approve the Technology/ Media Center Job Descriptions as presented by Anderson seconded by Hickerson. Motion carried unanimously. Motion to approve the enrollment number of 513 by Hickerson, seconded by Anderson. Discussion followed. Motion carried
unanimously. Motion to accept the following donations by Anderson, seconded by Hickerson. Motion carried unanimously with thanks to the organizations/businesses/families for their generous donations: a. Town & Country - $275 (student field trip account) b. Girls Softball – Florida trip: Hair Expressions: $25; Pheasant Ridge Game Farm $30; Siemers-Hakes VFW Post 10794 $50; Bert’s Auto Body $50; Quality Disposal $50; Mike’s Auto Body $150; S & R Mart $20; Jeff’s Auto $100; Torgeson’s $25; Heins Electric $100; Ogilvie Collision $100; Fore Chiropractic $100; and Kadlec Excavating $100 c. Ginto Naujokas Memorial – Deanne Glynn $50 d. PIE Night – Joyce Anderson $20 e. USAgain - $36.16 A first reading of the following policies took place: a. #905 – Advertising b. #905.1 Advertising on School Grounds c. #907 Rewards d. #301 School Administration e. #302 Superintendent f. #303 Superintendent Selection g. #304 Superintendent Contract, Duties, and Evaluation h. #305 Policy Implementation i. #306 Administrator Code of Ethics j. #403 Employees k. #404 Employment Background Checks l. #405 Veteran’s Preference m. Social Media Policy
n. Memorials Policy Discussion of Resource Training & Solutions Board Opportunity. Discussion of MSBA Officer’s Workshop: Saturday - February 9, 2019, Sartell. Chair DeBoer will be attending-other interested members should contact Superintendent Belsheim. Discussion of MSBA Negotiations Seminar: Saturday – February 23, 2019, St. Cloud. Motion to adjourn the meeting by Hickerson, seconded by Anderson. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 7:22 p.m. Reno Gunderson, Board Clerk Minutes Recorded by: Teri Belsheim Published in the Kanabec County Times March 21, 2019 OGILVIE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT #333 SCHOOL BOARD MEETING/ Work Study Session Monday – February 11, 2019 6:00 p.m. Ogilvie Board Room Members present: Anderson, DeBoer, DeYoung, Gunderson, Hickerson. Also present: Superintendent Belsheim, Becky, Julie and Hazel Meyman, Laurie Torgeson, Susan Sussman, Kathy Ambrose, Nathan Koenings, and Kelsey Kehoe Board Chair DeBoer called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Chair DeBoer welcomed guests present. Motion to approve the agenda
by Member Hickerson, seconded by Member Gunderson. Motion carried unanimously. No Board Committee Reports No one addressed Open Forum Member Hickerson made the motion to approve the memorandum of understanding for Amy Slade. Member Anderson seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Non-Action Items discussed were as follows: The Board Vacancy Update Additional Office Support (para) Budget Reductions Discussion Revenue/Expense Update Department Process Update (10% reductions) Policies – Drafts Social Media Policy Memorials Policy Policy 206: Public Participation in School Board Meetings/ Complaints About Persons at School Board Meetings and Data Privacy Considerations Cold Weather Days Information Legislative Update Officer Training Summary given by Chair DeBoer, and Member Gunderson Member Hickerson made motion to adjourn, seconded by Member Anderson. Motion carried unanimously with adjournment at 7:26 p.m. Reno Gunderson, Board Clerk Published in the Kanabec County Times March 21, 2019
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369 WANTED Antiques wanted: Redwing pottery and postcards. Please call 320-679-2535 or 651-238-0909.
369 WANTED WANTED!! I am looking for a pinball machine. Call 612-599-1729
401 AUCTION CALENDAR Sat., March 23 10 a.m. Bostrom's Hay Auction. Located 3 miles south of Isanti on Hwy. 65 to 265th Ave., west ½ mile. Hay, straw, firewood. 5 % buyers pemium, 5 % commission. Auctioneers: Lyle Bostrom Lic. #30-29, 612-270-6395; Nathan Bostrom, Lic. #30-47, 763-286-6840; Cullen Bartz, Lic. #30-48; Jeff Nosbusch, Lic. #30-43 www.bostromsauc tions.com
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451 RENTALS COMMERCIAL 2-BDRM apartment. Beautiful. No pets, $800 Villa View, Mora, 763-957-0662. Meadowbrook 1 & 2 BDRM apartments- Mora, starting at $670 + electric. Available immediately. No smoking, no pets. Contact Denny, 507-269-7639. Mora 2-bedroom apartments starting at $775 plus electric 320-300-0606. Mora, 620 McLean St. 2-BDRM upper. Heat, water, garbage included. Garden space available. Call Greg, 612-390-2534. Pine City 2 bedroom 1 bath 1100sq' apartment washer, dryer, utilities included $875. Mike 651-329-5885.
452 RENTALS RESIDENTIAL Mora 2-BDRM twin home, 20105-2 Pine Woods Trail. New August 2018. Very nice with 2-car garage 715-416-1922 or 320-679-3852. Mora, 1-BDRM apt. avail. March 1st. Quiet building, heat & garbage included. $600/mo. No smoking, no pets. 320-515-0221, Michael.
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Progressive Living Solutions is a local North Branch residential adult foster care provider supporting high functioning adults with mental illness and other disabilities.
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Looking for kind and caring staff to assist us in our fun and laid-back social environment. No physical cares or restraining actions required. Offering a competitive hourly wage, paid training, annual bonus, and a $500.00 new hire bonus. Now hiring for PM Shifts 3:00pm – 10:15pm and Awake Overnight Shifts 10:00pm – 7:30am with rotating weekends. Please call to discuss these opportunities! (651) 277 - 7777
Northpost Inc has a part-time position available in our Loctite applications department
North Branch
NOW HIRING LPN, RN, CNA & RA
FT and PT positions available. FREE NAR CLASSES and a SIGN ON BONUS. Offering competitive wages and benefits. Please see website for more information and job descriptions www.ecumen.org/careers or call Amy @ 651-237-3055 AA/EOE/Vets/Disabled
Full Time & Part Time Openings
What Motivates You? Helping Others? Being Creative? Money? If you answered yes to any of these, this position is for you! Outgoing, responsible and well-spoken person needed to work in advertising with Kanabec Publications and North Star Media which publishes the Isanti-Chisago County Star, Advertiser, Pine City Pioneer, Kanabec County Times and Braham Journal. If you love working with people and like selling, please contact us. Sales experience preferred but will train the right person. Must have current driver’s license and reliable transportation. Base plus attractive commission = GREAT OPPORTUNITY. Benefits include: Paid time off, insurance and flexibility. Send your resume to Annette Krist akrist@moraminn.com BRAHAM
Mora Public Schools is accepting applications for:
Building Custodian Position - Substitute Location: Mora Elementary School and/or Mora High School Qualifications: High School Diploma/GED, commercial cleaning experience, and basic computer skills are preferred. Must have knowledge of custodial supplies, cleaning methods and techniques as required. Must be able to use custodial supplies, operate job-related equipment, evaluate and solve problems, organize and work with others. Must pass a BCA background study. Salary: Per Custodial Agreement $11.90/hour A job description is available upon request. Application Deadline: Open Until Filled For more information contact Chip Brandt at (320) 679-6200 or cbrandt@moraschools.org. Apply with an Application, Letter of Interest, Resume and References at www.moraschools.org (preferred) or in writing to: Kelly Christianson, Human Resources Mora Public Schools 400 Maple Avenue East, Mora, MN 55051 or kchristianson@moraschools.org It is the policy of Independent School District 332, Mora, Minnesota, to provide equal employment opportunity for all, without discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender, and marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation, or age.
Now Hiring Direct Support Professionals Homes in Hugo, Dellwood, White Bear, Wyoming, North Branch, Harris, Stanchfield, Pine City, Brook Park $250 Sign on Bonus Starting wages range $12.00 to $17.00/hr. Weekend differentials, Overnight differentials Year-end bonus Paid training Medical, Dental, 401(k), Paid Personal Leave We have full-time, part-time, and relief positions available Community Living Options provides 24-hour residential care and supervision to adults and children with intellectual developmental disabilities, mental health and medical challenges. For interview call Polly @ 651-237-1087 or email: Trainer@clomail.com Apply online at CLO-MN.com
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Day time, 20 hours per week, can work around schedules. Benefits available. To apply, stop in and complete an application, call 320-679-1291 or via email to rryan@northpostinc.com.
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AQUATIC CENTER ASSISTANT MANAGER The City of Mora is seeking a full-time seasonal Assistant Manager to meet the needs of our city and to preserve the image and public esteem of employment with our organization. Applicants must have Red Cross Lifeguarding and Water Safety Instructor Certifications, and be CPR Certified. For more information please visit our website at www.ci.mora.mn.us. You may also pick up an application packet from the kiosk at City Hall located at: 101 Lake St S, Mora. Contact Mandi at m.yoder@cityofmora.com or 320-225-4804 with questions. Position is open until filled. Applications received by Monday, March 25, 2019 will receive priority consideration. The City of Mora is an equal opportunity employer.
STUDENT SERVICES SECRETARY 8.0 hours per day • Teacher Contract Days + 15 Additional Summer Days Location: High School Job Duties include: Providing clerical support services to Counselor’s Office including, but not limited to, student academics, registration, record maintenance, scholarships, transcripts and general office duties. Qualifications: ParaPro Test score of 460 or higher or 60 semester credits, exceptional customer service and organizational skills, above average oral and written communication skills, strong attention to detail, the ability to multi-task and prioritize required. Specific experience and/or knowledge in Synergy, Google Docs or Microsoft Office skills, medication administration and prior office experience preferred. Salary: per current contract EMM-ESP Agreement- minimum starting wage is $13.18/hour Application Deadline: March 22, 2019 • Start Date: July 2019 For more information contact Brent Nelson, HS Principal at (320) 679-6200 or bnelson@moraschools.org Apply at www.moraschools.org (preferred) or with a Letter of Interest, Resume, References to: Kelly Christianson - Mora Public Schools, 400 Maple Avenue East, Mora, MN 55051 or kchristianson@moraschools.org It is the policy of Independent School District 332, Mora, Minnesota, to provide equal employment opportunity for all, without discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender, and marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation, or age.
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UTILITY OFFICE CLERK - NORTH BRANCH WATER & LIGHT is accepting applications for a fulltime general office (utility office clerk). This position assists the office manager with all aspects of electric and water department's utility billing, payroll, accounting, general ledger and customer service. The qualified candidate must have a high school diploma and 2+ years' experience in accounts payable, payroll, utility billing and customer service. Accounting related college degree and/or courses preferred. Computer skills must include reasonable MS Word and MS Excel knowledge. In addition, this position involves diplomatic interaction with customers to provide billing information and support in order to facilitate swift payment of invoices due to the organization. Outbound, proactive calls to customers will be a portion of this position. This position will also provide receptionist services on a daily basis. Activities will include answering phones and directing calls, greeting and assisting visitors, and other ad hoc projects. Additional responsibilities will be assigned as needed. We offer a highly casual environment, with a competitive compensation and benefit package. North Branch Water & Light is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please submit your resume and cover letter to; North Branch Water & Light 6388 Maple Street North Branch, MN 55056 ATTN: General Manager nbwlmark @windstream.net Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
General labor located in Braham, MN. Looking for 2 people to assemble sheetmetal fittings. $13 to $15 per hour. Call George at 763689-5070 ext. #215
Refuse Route Drivers
We have added new routes & need more local drivers for our Ramsey Team! We want CDL Drivers that can drive LOCAL routes & be HOME every night. SAFETY focused work environment. STABLE industry=stable work. 52 hrs. average per week. 401(k) match + other great benefits. Over 90% of our drivers come from current employee referrrals!
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If you love the outdoors this is the job for you. Hiring general labors for field work for tree nursery. Experienced skid steer operator a plus, drivers license a must. Contact Todd 612-390-1873 or Sharon at 320-674-0109.
Apply online at www.WasteConnections.com
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FULL TIME CUSTOMER SERVICE & ADMINISTRATIVE POSITION
Mora Public Schools is accepting applications for:
.5 FTE ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS TEACHER Job Share (.5 FTE) 184 Contract Days
Digital Copy Center & Media Operations
Job Duties include: .5 FTE English Language Arts Teacher position working with students in grades 7-12 Location: High School Qualifications: Appropriate Minnesota Teaching License in Secondary Education English / Language Arts. Salary: Per Education Minnesota Mora negotiated master agreement ***This is a Job Share Position with shared benefits*** Application Deadline: March 22, 2019 Start Date: August 20, 2019 For more information contact Brent Nelson at bnelson@moraschools.org or by calling (320) 679-6200 Apply online at www.moraschools.org (preferred) Or with Letter of Interest, Resume, Credentials, 3 References and Copy of Teaching Licensure to: Human Resources - Mora Public Schools 400 Maple Avenue East, Mora, MN 55051
This is a perfect opportunity if you: • Have strong customer service & technology skills • Like to work independently • Are detailed oriented • Proficient in Excel & Word
Benefits include: Health insurance, 401k, competitive hourly wage
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Ogilvie high school sign language students teach others BY BECKY SANBORN OGILVIE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
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Annual Grocery Grab stocks area food shelves Generous teams of spree shoppers hit the aisles of Coborn’s grocery store in Mora during Neighborhood National Bank’s Annual Grocery Grab on March 14. Each team had one minute and 30 seconds to fill two carts with as many groceries as they could to be donated to area food shelves The FirstLight Health System team (pictured right) packed the most into their cart and had their bill paid by the bank.
Y: Braham intersection gets major overhaul FROM PAGE 1
65 This detailed MnDOT map shows the new T intersection design with a continuous green traffic signal system at Highway 65 and Highway 107 near Braham.(For more information see the story on page 1.)
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Ogilvie High School students enrolled in an American Sign Language class offered through the East Central Minnesota Education Cable Cooperative and taught by Mrs. Dakota Shearer at Pine City School, recently visited elementary classrooms to teach students how to sign their own names. (Photos below.) The East Central Minnesota Education Cable Cooperative(ECMECC) is a consortium of 14 school districts and a technical and community college utilizing two-way interactive television to expand educational opportunities for students and community members in East Central Minnesota.