Nicollet County Ledger October 22, 2023

October 22, 2023 | South Central News & Media

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Focus on Ag Page 2

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Brown County Holds Public Hearing on Cannabis Ordinance at Mid-Oct. Meeting

By Robert Lawson Publisher info@nicolletcountyledger.com

The Brown County Board of

Commissioners met on Tuesday, October 17 and the meeting includ-

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Bill Gronseth and Drew Dixon call the Saint Peter School Board to order on October 16, 2023.

Saint Peter Schools Off to Good Start

By Robert Lawson Publisher info@nicolletcountyledger.com

The Saint Peter School Board met on October 16 at the Governor’s Room at the Saint Peter Community Center. Drew Dixon, Tim Lokensgard, Kate Martens, Tracy Stuewe and Bill Kautt were present while Ben Leonard and Charlie Potts were absent.

Under Personnel agenda items, the following discussion and respective resolutions took place and were approved by the board: 1. The approval of the hiring of a Saints Overtime Assistant (Ainsley Thode) at Saint Peter Community & Family Education.

2. The approval of the hiring of an HR/Business Office Assistant (Amy Brown) at Saint Peter Public Schools.

3. The acceptance of the resignation of an ECSE Paraprofessional

(Jaimi McClintock) effective September 12, 2023.

4. The approval of the hiring of an ECFE Teacher (Cynthia Nadeau) beginning September 18, 2023.

5. The approval of the hiring of a School Readiness Classroom Assistant (Aiyana Trujillo) beginning September 11, 2023.

6. The approval of the hiring of an ECSE Paraprofessional (Sylvia Hernandez) beginning October Brown County Sheriff Jason Seidl seated speaking to the Brown County Board of Commissioners.

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Brown County Commissioner Scott Winschitl Votes Against Surveillance Cameras Purchase

By Robert Lawson Publisher info@nicolletcountyledger.com

N EW U LM – There was one voice of dissent at Monday’s October 17 Board of Commissioners meeting for Brown County in New Ulm over the purchase of a pole camera for law enforcement in the

Sheriff’s Office.

There were several questions about the purchase from all commissioners at the meeting, but Winschitl was concerned about abuse.

“This has big brother written all over it,” Winschitl said.

“You aren’t going to be Sheriff forever.”

Winschitl said there is a poten-

SPHS exchange student Kanyanat (Fo) Laocharoenchai (left) and her host sibling, Reign Harmon (right).

Exchange Student From Thailand Says She is Enjoying SPHS Life in the U.S.

By Kurt Hildebrandt October 08, 2023 Saint Peter School District

Above, SPHS exchange student Kanyanat (Fo) Laocharoenchai (left) and her host sibling, Reign Harmon.

Saint Peter High School is fortunate most school years to have foreign exchange students attend classes here. These students provide a valuable opportunity for our

students and staff to learn about a new country and culture, as well as teaching them about life in the U.S. This year’s SPHS has four exchange students attending classes here. Last month we profiled Tereza Losova of the Czech Republic, and this month we are profiling Kanyanat (Fo) Laocharoenchai from Thailand, who is staying with the Harmon family. The following is her Q&A profile: Parents and family members in Thailand: My family has five mem-

bers. My father is Taveesit and my mother is Sukanya. I have two older sisters – Benz and Che. I am the youngest child in my family.

St. Peter Host family members: Host parents are Nancy & Jay Harmon and host sister is Reign Harmon.

Hometown in Thailand: My hometown in Thailand is in Khonkaen.

Hobbies and interests: My hobbies are cooking, going shopping,

Brown County Attorney (left) and County Commissioner Scott

tial for future abuse, despite Brown County Sheriff Jason Sedl’s explanation that the pole camera wouldn’t be in stationary use but only for “targets” who are specific to an existing investigation. No warrant would be needed as the deputies from the Sheriff’s Office would place them on publicly owned assets, blended in and hidden from view for stealth surveillance on a subject.

Brown County Attorney Chuck Hanson compared it to “a set of eyes” on a stakeout but saves money on manpower because the county would not need to pay two deputies to conduct the surveillance in person.

Other commissioners, except Winschitl, agreed.

The board ultimately passed the resolution to make the pole camera purchase. Other county business involving the Sheriff’s Office included Sheriff Seidl and Chief Deputy Jeremy Reed, who spoke on a purchase of ARMER Radios with AES Encryption, purchase for ceiling projector directional lights, opioid settlement funding grant application, MCIT camera in county jails grant application, set-aside account for vehicle purchases and maintenance, monthly report of activity and (with Jail Administrator Steve Appel) purchase of body camera and mobile video/squad cameras. Public Health Director

Continued on page 5 Winschitl (right) discuss the Sheriff’s proposals for pole cameras.

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Sunday, October 22, 2023

News from the Archives Saturday and Sunday with their father, W. C. Milliman, in Bernadotte.

They came here to observe Mr. 100 Years Ago – Feb. 14, 1920 Milliman’s birthday anniversary, Miss Anna Ebert is employed which was on Saturday. as domestic at the Reuben Lund 50 Years Ago – Feb. 19, 1970 home.

Those who spent the weekRobert Isenberg, H. E. Hedren and Henry Johnson attended the end at the Ambassador Motel in Oldsmobile dealers’ convention at Minneapolis as guests of Land O the Radisson hotel at Minneapolis Lakes were Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Berdan, Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon last week.

John Satterman will erect his Swenson, Mr. and Mrs. Richard saw mill at the John Lund farm Portner, Mr. and Mrs. Roger Isaacson two miles northeast from Lafayette. and Mr. and Mrs. Leo Marti.

Lois Wellnitz of Princeton spent Those who desire to have lumber sawed may haul the logs over there the weekend here with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Kurt Wellnitz. now at any time.

Those who gathered at the Gerald Buttermaker Sjostrom of Klossner Forst home Sunday to honor Robert transacted business here Monday.

Aug. A. Johnson has bought the Hamann who is home on furlough, former J. P. Sjogren residence on were, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Schroeder Church Street and will reside there and family of New Ulm, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Meyer and boys, Mr. after March 1st.

Alvin Fjell is installing booths and Mrs. Delton Hamann and famin the H. F. Anderson restaurant. ily, Mr. and Mrs. Greg Bieraugel This makes a great improvement and Mrs. Rose Hamann.

Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Maidl to Anderson’s ice cream parlor.

There will be a greater demand for and family went to the airport in ice cream hereafter, by the young Minneapolis Wednesday to get their daughter, Diane and Deanna folks.

Mrs. C. O. Gustafson of St. Schmitz, who returned that day Peter arrived here Thursday and from a five day visit at the Tony will stay at the Anton Malmberg Cranford home at Metairie, La. home for a while. With her came They also attended the Mardi Gras Curtis Malmberg who has been vis- at New Orleans while there.

Narve Nelson and Otis Muller iting with grandma Gustafson since returned Monday evening from a Christmas.

Pete and Albert Peterson of week’s fishing at Leech Lake with Alfsborg have rented the Freeman Mr. and Mrs. Harold Woods of Gibbon.

Anderson farm in New Sweden.

Forester members from this area Decorator Fjell is painting John who attended the C.O.F. Bowling Peterson’s Ford.

The local W.C.T.U. will meet with Tournament at St. Peter Sunday Mrs. T. F. Bergquist next Tuesday were Gerald, Richard and Ronald Seitz, Alphonse Goblirsch, Jerome afternoon, Feb. 17.

E. O. Abrahamson and family Weisensel, Leo Maidl, Marion and Henry Abrahamson visited Bushard and Clarence Maidl.

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Hatch of at the Rudell home at Winthrop Rochester spent the weekend at the Sunday.

Miss Claudia Swenson of Otis Muller home.

Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Eckberg Minneapolis visited here over visited at the Carl Lund home in St. Sunday.

John Johnson of Parshall, N. D., Peter Friday evening. was a visitor with his bro-in-law C. NICOLLET LEADER H. Nelson over Sunday.

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Traffic Report

D7 - Hwy 169, Hwy 22 & Hwy 99 Intersections: 2023 Construction

Highway 22 south of St. Peter opens to traffic by 3 p.m. Oct. 9

MNDoT -- Highway 22 south of St. Peter opens to traffic by 3 p.m. today (Oct. 9) Highway 22 just south of St. Peter is expected to open to traffic by 3 p.m. today, Oct. 9.

Traffic has been detoured since May 1 as crews constructed a second left turn lane on southbound Highway 169 at the intersection with Highway 22 to create a dual turn lane.

Lane restrictions on Highway 169 at the south end of St. Peter have also been removed.

The temporary traffic signal at the intersection of Highway 169 and Elm Street to aid in traffic and pedestrian movements during construction has been removed. Access to Highway 169 from Wabasha Street has also been permanently closed as part of this project.

The intersection improvement projects in St. Peter included adding

a second left turn lane on southbound Highway 169 at the intersection with Highway 22 to create a dual turn lane, and the construction of the J-turn at the intersection of Highway 99/169 that opened in late September.

Benefits of the project include improved pavement, updated underground utilities, intersection safety, and traffic flow on the south side of St. Peter. Mathiowetz Construction was awarded the project with a bid of $8,124,440.87.

MnDOT would like to thank residents, businesses, and motorists for their patience during construction.

For more project information visit: https://www.dot.state.mn.us/d7/ projects/hwy169-22-99/index.html.

For real-time traffic and travel information in Minnesota, visit www.511mn.org or get the free smartphone app at Google Play or the App Store.

Focus on Ag

CALCULATING POTENTIAL 2023 CROP INSURANCE PAYMENTS

By Kent Thiesse

Farm management analyst kent.thiesse@minnstarbank.com

Based on early yield reports from many areas of the Upper Midwest, it is likely that a significant number of corn and soybean producers may qualify for crop insurance indemnity payments in 2023. The lack of rainfall and drought conditions during much of the growing season, together with the price declines from the crop insurance base prices on March 1, increases the likelihood of 2023 crop insurance indemnity payments. Given the much tighter breakeven margins in corn and soybean production in 2023, farmers and ag lenders are now trying to estimate the amount potential crop insurance indemnity payments that may occur following harvest this year.

With Federal Crop Insurance, every year is different, and with the multiple options available to producers, there are many variable results from crop insurance coverage at harvest time. The 2023 crop year will be no different, with some producers choosing Yield Protection (YP) policies (yield only) versus Revenue Protection (RP) policies (yield and price), and producers having different levels of coverage on various crops. Producers also vary on having “optional units” versus “enterprise units” for their crop insurance coverage. In addition, some producers also have enhanced

insurance coverage through private insurance companies, or through the “Supplemental Crop Option” (SCO) and Enhanced Coverage Option (ECO) policies that were available in 2023.

In the Midwest, most corn and soybean producers in recent years have tended to secure some level of revenue protection (RP) crop insurance coverage, in order to have the flexibility of insurance coverage for reduced yields, as well as in instances where the harvest price drops below initial base price. The established base prices for 2023 RP crop insurance policies were $5.91 per bushel for corn and $13.76 per bushel for soybeans. These base prices will serve as the final price to calculate revenue guarantees for determining potential RP crop insurance indemnity payments for corn and soybeans in 2023.

The final harvest price for RP insurance policies is based on the average CBOT December corn futures and CBOT November soybean futures during the month of October, with prices finalized on November 1, 2023. The harvest price is used to calculate the value of the actual harvested bushels for all RP insurance policies. As of October 9, the crop insurance CBOT price estimates were $4.90 per bushel for December corn futures and $12.76 per bushel for November soybean futures, which are well below the spring base prices.

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75 Years Ago – Feb. 16, 1945 W. H. Krohn and family visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Swartz in St. Paul, Sunday.

Mrs. Justine Jacobson entertained a group of ladies at her home Saturday afternoon in observance of her birthday anniversary.

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Nelson of Winthrop, Mrs. Theo. Ostrom and Grace, of New Sweden, visited Sunday afternoon at the Arthur Flygare home in Bernadotte.

Mr. and Mrs. Delphin Anderson and children, Duane and Gladys, were entertained at dinner Sunday at the Gerald Wise home in New Sweden. The afternoon was spent at the Orville Quist home near St. Peter.

Miss Elaine Isenberg, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Delphin Isenberg of Cornish, has completed a course in beauty culture, and also passed the state board examinations, thereby receiving the license for such work.

Raymond Quandt, Hugo Albrecht and Arthur Schaeffler, members of the board of Lafayette township, went to St. Peter, Monday, and attended the annual weed conference, which was held in the court room of the court house.

Mrs. Martha Carlson and Mrs. LeRoy Anderson spent last weekend in the twin cities.

Carl Youngblom of St. Paul and his roommate, Tom Kostuch, returned to St. Paul Monday evening, after a few days visit with the former’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Youngblom.

Misses Betty and Bonnie Milliman, students of the Hamline University, Minneapolis, spent

115 Years Ago – Feb. 18, 1905 The personal property taxes are due March 1st, and unless paid by that time a penalty of 10 percent will be added.

The fifth of its series of club dances was given by the Nicollet Dancing Club at Blank’s hall Tuesday evening. The Nicollet orchestra furnished the music.

Do not forget the special school meeting to be held on Saturday evening, February 25th. It is important that all interested in school matters should attend this meeting.

The school rooms at present are so overcrowded that early provision needs to be made for an extra room and teacher for same.

The farmers of Brighton township will build a co-operative creamery near the place of Adam Jutz, on the southwest corner of section 3, and are busy hauling material for the same now. They will commence with the erection soon as the weather permits and will hold a meeting on Saturday, March 4th, for the purpose of organizing.

A Judson correspondent says a party from Nicollet, who has been cutting ice, had the misfortune of journeying to the river bottom, rather a disagreeable experience, though the distance traveled was only twelve feet. He then drove home six miles, in his wet clothes, which were certainly stiff upon him by the time he arrived. Do you know him?

The blizzard we had Tuesday worked havoc with the train service. No trains went either way until the following morning when the snowplow cleared the tracks.

Except for telephonic communica- the Chester Nelson home Saturday tion, this village was cut off by the evening. drifting snow and extreme cold LAFAYETTE NICOLLET weather.

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100 Years Ago – Feb. 14, 1920 Mrs. Henry Netzke visited her daughter at New Ulm the first of the week who has been ill.

George and William Lange of Oshawa township have gone to Sioux City, Iowa, to attend an automobile school.

Show your loyalty to the fire company by purchasing tickets for their annual ball to be given in the Nicollet opera house tonight.

The ladies of the Progressive Banner will give an apron sale for the benefit of the auxiliary in the local auxiliary parlors Saturday afternoon, Feb. 21.

Henry Epper and family are getting comfortably settled in their new, large and modern residence on West Fourth Street, having moved in during the week.

Three auctions are booked for this vicinity in the near future. The sale of Louis Wenholz will occur on February 20. August Schroeder will conduct a sale on February 27th, and H. C. Fricke will close out his personal property on March 4th.

Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Johnson of Langdon, N. D., the latter a sister of J. H. Meurer, arrived here last Friday for an extended visit with relatives in Nicollet and vicinity.

Mr. Johnson was an old time resident of Nicollet and in his early days drove a stage between New Ulm and St. Peter.

Dr. E. F. Vogelpohl, Nicollet’s resident dentist, opened up for business in the former Dr. Meilicke’s office this week. His office is modernly equipped in every respect for his dental practice. Dr. Vogelpohl was called out of town today but will be on deck again Monday morning.

25 Years Ago – Feb. 16, 1995 Congratulations to Peter Anthony, son of Willis and Rachel Anthony, for being named to the Dean’s List at Bethany College. Also to Michael Gunderson, son of Darwin and Brenda Gunderson, who also made the Dean’s List at the University of Minnesota, Morris.

Sharon Gaalswyk, Karen Gaalswyk, Cheryl Epper and Joyce, manager of the Budgetel Motel went to dinner at Charley’s and saw the play at the University in Mankato, “Stepping Out.” Kevin and Jeanette Hewitt of Cleveland entertained Sunday afternoon in honor of their daughter, Heather’s 4th birthday. Among those present were Earl and Evie Nelson of Norseland, Bob and Donna Hewitt of St. Peter, Darren and Corrinne Ely, and Angie Seitzer of Cleveland.

Darryl and Barbara Stevensen and Mr. and Mrs. Wade Zieske of rural New Ulm flew to Florida last week to spend time with Barbara’s parents, Herb and Jolene.

Good winter weather has allowed all aspects of construction for the new InLaws Restaurant at Nicollet to proceed. The business, located at the corner of Highways 14 and 111 in Nicollet, is slated to open in early spring.

Herring Trucking of Lafayette put up a new building on the old railroad right-of-way property over the winter. It’s behind the city disposal plant. The 40 X 75 foot building has space for two trucks and will give the Herrings a place to wash their trailers when they return from trips. Final details are being completed and the building should be ready for use in a few weeks.

85 Years Ago – Feb. 16, 1935 About 7:30 Monday morning, the fire department was called to the farm home of Henry Ott where a bad chimney fire was raging.

There was no damage.

Emil Starke has been busy for the past two weeks cutting logs and sawing lumber for a new barn which he will have erected on his farm this spring.

Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Wyngarden and children, who spent several months with Mr. and Mrs. Carl Netzke returned to their home at Tappen, N.D., Wednesday.

Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Kettner, Mrs. L. W. Kettner, Mrs. E. A. Zimmermann and Mrs. Aug. Thom, Jr. visited relatives at Truman on Monday. The latter two remained for a week’s stay.

Aug. Koetting of Courtland township was seriously injured, Wednesday morning, when a shed, which he was tearing down, suddenly collapsed, pinning him underneath. His right hip and his right leg were broken.

A social evening was spent at the home of Miss Norma and Gordon Ott Wednesday evening. The time was spent in playing “bunco” with high honors going to Miss Viola Bode and Harvey Enter and Miss Elvira Enter and Harold Heidemann, low. At midnight a delicious lunch was served.

Peter Jutz came down Monday from Pierz with a truck load of potatoes which he is selling very cheap.

Mrs. Martin Zins and daughters spent Thursday at Nicollet with her sister, Mrs. R. J. Dauffenbach.

Joyce and Allen Erickson, Henry Maritz, Margie Monson and Mrs. Ella Johnson were entertained at

10 Years Ago – Feb. 18, 2010 Nicollet senior Jordan Rudenick surpassed the 1,000 point career mark in a make-up game with St. Clair Saturday afternoon. Rudenick, a four-year player for the Nicollet High School, has been a consistent scorer for the Raiders and is a good all-around player.

Congratulations to Steve and Barb Hulke of Courtland on becoming grandparents for the first time.

Little Hannah Hulke was born to their son and daughter-in-law, Brent and Andria, February 7.

The fourth annual Polar Plunge at Lake Hallett in St. Peter Sunday was even bigger and better than the first three. A total of 313 “human plungers” raised more than $44,000 for Special Olympics. Those numbers are up from 110, 165, and 196 plungers and $21,000, $28,500, and $30,000 in the first three. Nicollet County Sheriff Dave Lange and his group opened the plunge. Nicollet American Legion Post 510 was represented by Del Vulcan and Bruce Connelly. The gals went first and the guys followed when the Courtland Fire Department jumped. Group members were Pam Meyer, Mary Luepke, Jenna Krueger, Danielle Bode, Dave Ubel, Leon Luepke, Jon Rewitzer, Brandon Matter, Adam Marti, and Pat Stadick. Lafayette Ambulance “Team McFreezies” included Kim Schwab, Daryl Trautmiller, Kevin Reinhart, Jay Carlson, Jessi Gieseke, Collin Gieseke, and Marti Uhde.

Andrew and Lisa Quist of Norseland were among nearly 90 Minnesota Farm Bureau members who attended the Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation Promotion and Education Conference January 29-30 in Bloomington.

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Sunday, October 22, 2023

Vintage Photo

“Speechless No More”

Vintage Photo Identification Ostrom Studio of Winthrop took many family and wedding photos in the Sibley County area in the early 1900s. If you know the people pictured here, please call the Sibley County Historical Society at 507-2483434 on a Tuesday, email schs1@frontiernet.net, or mail information to 700 Main Street, Henderson, MN 56044. Please use this code:

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k beginning 3/19/2023 Construction on

Highway South15

through Lewisville nearly complete Construction on Highway 15 through Lewisville is nearly complete, and most traffic restrictions have been removed.

Construction on the project began in mid-July and was primarily completed under traffic. Construction included resurfacing approximately nine miles of pavement through the city of Lewisville. Remaining work includes the installation of lighting at several intersections, culvert repairs, and installing snow fence.

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Motorists are urged to watch for workers as minor finishing work along the shoulders continues.

Benefits of the project include improved pavement, drainage, and safety along the corridor. Ulland Brothers, Inc. was awarded the project with a bid of $6,763,682.73.

For more project information visit: https://www.dot.state.mn.us/ d7/projects/hwy15lewisville/index. html.

For updated road condition information visit www.511mn.org.

Pastor Micah Plocher

What does it take to leave you speechless?

On Easter, we received confirmation that our story will not end in death, but in resurrection life.

That confirmation was the resurrection of Jesus as proof that all our sinfulness has been paid for and forgiven. This is a gift, an expression of love that dwarfs every other. How do you respond to that? Does Easter leave you speechless?

If you can’t think of words to express your joy, your thanks, your praise, the prophet Isaiah is here to help you out. In chapter 12 of his book, he gives you words that are a totally fitting response to the great things God has done for you. Let’s take a look: In that day you will say: “I will praise you, Lord. Although you were angry with me, your anger has turned away and you have comforted me. Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and

not be afraid. The Lord, the Lord himself, is my strength and my defense; he has become my salvation.” With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation. (Isaiah 12:1-3) The first thing Isaiah gives us is words for God. God has every right to be angry. He had every right to punish us for our sin.

But God chose not to punish us for our sin. He punished his own Son instead. All his wrath fell on Jesus on the cross, and as his anger turned toward him, it turned away from us.

But on Easter, we learn something even better: God’s anger is no more! It couldn’t even remain on Jesus - it is totally satisfied.

Want the proof? He raised him from the dead! Jesus’ resurrection is the receipt for his payment for sin, and it reads, “IT IS FINISHED: PAID IN FULL.” Our sins are forgiven, now and forever!

That means that Isaiah’s song is our song. “God is my salvation!” Not only that, but we

Pastor’s Column

Light For The Way: Who’s Lost?

By Pastor Wayne Wayne Bernau Immanuel Lutheran

Have you ever gotten lost? I recall a couple times in my life when I was out hunting in areas not too familiar to me. Once in the midst of a woods and once in the middle of a swamp, I began to wonder and worry if I would find my way back before the sun set and darkness descended on the land. To be lost in the dark—now that is not a good thought! Fortunately, in both cases, I was able to find my way back to safe, familiar territory. Thank You, Lord!

Luke 15 is the “Lost and Found” chapter of the Bible. Jesus

shared three stories: the lost sheep, the lost coin, and the lost son. A shepherd searches for his lost sheep until he finds it. A woman searches for a lost coin until she finds it.

And a father eagerly awaits the homecoming of his lost, wayward son, and then throws a party to celebrate his son’s safe return.

Actually, if you know the parable of the lost son, you might realize that the father had not one, but two lost sons. The younger, prodigal son left home and was lost for a time as he wasted his inheritance. But he eventually returned home to his father. The older son stayed at home, but was in essence, “lost” to his father. For when the younger son who had been broken

“draw water from the wells of salvation” as we reap all the benefits of Jesus’ resurrection: through faith we live, even if we die.

But that’s not all Isaiah gives us. Jesus’ resurrection is too big to be just between you and God. He also gives us words for each other: In that day you will say: “Give praise to the Lord, proclaim his name; make known among the nations what he has done, and proclaim that his name is exalted.

Sing to the Lord, for he has done glorious things; let this be known to all the world. Shout aloud and sing for joy, people of Zion, for great is the Holy One of Israel among you.” (Isaiah 12:4-6) The first people Isaiah wants us to speak to are our fellow believers. The victory of Easter is something to be shared by God’s people. It’s something to celebrate in worship, as we join our voices to praise the God who saved us - one family of faith that echoes distantly the triumph song

that will ring throughout eternity. Listen the next time you sing with your church family, when you confess your faith together.

That’s the sound of heaven, the sound of God’s people, alive in Jesus for eternity!

Second, Isaiah tells us that these words are for the world.

When Jesus rose, he proved that the sin of every sinner is paid for.

This is a life, a gift, a victory for everyone! You have the news that changes everything, not just for this life, but for eternity! Isaiah tells you, go! Announce it! Proclaim it! Let it be known to all the world! And all the world begins right outside your front door.

God has given us words to say: words to praise him, words to celebrate together, words to proclaim to the world. So even if you feel a little slow of speech or timid of tongue, grace upon grace, God has seen to every one of our needs. We are speechless no more. How could we be when our Savior lives? Christ is risen!

He is risen indeed! Alleluia!

by the hard knocks of life humbly returned home, the older, self-righteous son refused to join the homecoming celebration thrown by his joy-filled father.

Spiritually speaking, have you been, or are you presently lost from God? Have you wandered away from the home of your Father God and wasted your life in godless living? Are you ignorant of, or have you forgotten God’s love, grace, and mercy? Have you strayed from His commands? Do you sense a real distance between you and the Lord? And do you sometimes refuse to celebrate with the family of God over another sinner who repents and returns?

The Lord loves lost peo-

ple. Jesus stated His purpose for coming to earth in Luke 19:10: “For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.”

If you are lost, know that the Father has not stopped loving you and longs eagerly for your return. If you are lost, know that Jesus wants you to be found. He comes looking for you. If you are lost, know that the Holy Spirit will patiently guide you back home to the Father’s family and house.

And then, together with other lost sinners who have been found and saved by God’s amazing grace, the heavenly rejoicing can continue! After all, there’s no place like home! Especially after you have been gone for a season.

Focus on Ag Continued From Page Two

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The lower crop insurance harvest prices greatly increase the likelihood of crop payments for Upper Midwest corn and soybean producers that have 80% and 85% RP insurance policies for 2023. Based on current CBOT December corn price projections, 2023 indemnity payments for corn could begin at final yields that are slightly above the 2023 APH yields for farmers with 85% RP insurance policies. For example, with an 85% RP policy on corn with a 200 bushel per acre APH yield and a $4.90 per bushel harvest price, 2023 crop insurance indemnity payments would begin at a yield below 205 bushels per acre. If the harvest price increases to $5.10 per bushel, the payments would begin at a yield below 197 bushels per acre. For soybeans with an 85% RP policy and a 60 bushel per acre APH and a $12.76 per bushel harvest price, crop insurance payments would begin at 55 bushels per acre or approximately 92 percent of the APH yield.

Farmers had the option of choosing RP crop insurance coverage levels from 60% to 85% for corn and soybeans. in 2023. Many Midwest corn and soybean producers utilize “enterprise units” for their crop insurance coverage, which combines all acres of a crop in a given county into one crop insurance unit, rather than choosing “optional units” that allow pro-

ducers to insure crops separately in each township section. The level of insurance coverage and the type of crop insurance units that were selected will greatly affect the potential crop insurance indemnity payments for 2023.

Simple Method to Estimate Potential 2023 Crop Insurance Payments Many farmers and ag lenders would like to estimate potential 2023 crop insurance indemnity payments. One simple method to estimate potential insurance payments is to calculate the estimated 2023 “threshold yield” for crop insurance payments to begin for corn and soybeans with Revenue Protection (RP) crop insurance policies. If the final farm yield is lower than the “threshold yield”, there is potential for 2023 crop insurance indemnity payments, depending on the final harvest price for corn or soybeans.

Following is the formula to calculate the “threshold yield” at different APH yields and levels of insurance coverage, as well as the potential gross insurance indemnity payment: Multiply the APH yield on a farm times the crop insurance spring price times the crop insurance coverage level to get the crop insurance guarantee, and then divide by the estimated fall harvest price to arrive at the “threshold yield” where RP crop insurance

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payments are initiated. (The spring prices were $5.91 per bushel for corn and $13.76 per bushel for soybeans.)

Following that calculation, subtract the actual farm yield from the “threshold yield” and multiply the difference times the projected harvest price to arrive at the estimated gross crop insurance indemnity payment. Be sure to account for the differences in “enterprise” and “optional” units. Remember that this is just an estimate of gross payments, and that this calculation does not account for deductions for crop insurance premium payments. The calculation will vary as the estimated crop insurance harvest prices change from day-to-day. Harvest prices will be finalized on November 1, 2023.

The estimated crop insurance harvest prices are available on the RMA website at: https://prodwebnlb.rma. usda.gov/apps/PriceDiscovery.

Following are examples of calculations for crop insurance payment estimates for corn and soybeans: Corn (85% RP Policy; 190 APH; 185 bu./A farm yield; projected harvest price of $4.90/bu.)

190bu./A APH x $5.91/bu. x .85 = $954.47 guarantee divided by $4.90/ bu. = 194.79 bu./A. “threshold yield”.

194.79 bu./A. – 185 bu./A = 9.79 bu./A x $4.90/bu. = $47.98/A. est. insurance indemnity payment Soybeans (85% RP Policy; 55 APH; 45 bu./A farm yield; projected harvest price of $12.76/bu.)

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55bu./A APH x $13.76/bu. x .85 = $643.28 guarantee divided by $12.76/bu. = 50.42 bu./A. “threshold yield”.

50.42 bu./A. – 45 bu./A = 5.42 bu./A x $12.76//bu. = $69.16/A. est. crop insurance indemnity payment Producers that have crop revenue losses in 2023, which could result in potential crop insurance indemnity payments, should properly document the yield losses, regardless of their type or level of insurance coverage.

A reputable crop insurance agent is the best source of information to make estimates for potential 2023 crop insurance indemnity payments, and to find out about documentation requirements for crop insurance losses. It is important for producers who are facing crop losses in 2023 to understand their crop insurance coverage and the calculations used to determine crop insurance indemnity payments.

Kent Thiesse has prepared an Information Sheet titled “2023 Crop Insurance Payment Potential”, as well as a spreadsheet to estimate potential 2023 crop insurance indemnity payments. Both are available by contacting: kent.thiesse@ minnstarbank.com. The University of Illinois FarmDoc web site also contains some good crop insurance information and spreadsheets to estimate crop insurance payments.

The FarmDoc web site is located at: https://farmdoc.illinois.edu/crop– insurance.

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MnDOT Releases State Highway Investment Plan for Public Comment Public hearings set for Oct. 5, 11, 13 and 18; public comment period ends Nov. 8 Public hearings set for Oct. 5, 11, 13 and 18; public comment period ends Nov. 8 ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Transportation invites the public and transportation stakeholders to review and comment on the 20232042 Minnesota State Highway Investment Plan.

Updated every five years, MnSHIP directs capital investment for Minnesota’s state highway system over the next 20

years. MnSHIP links policies and objectives in the Minnesota GO 50-Year Vision and the Statewide Multimodal Transportation Plan with capital investments on the state highway system. It is a fiscally constrained plan that identifies investment priorities given current and expected funding of $37 billion between 2023 and 2042.

The 2023-2042 updated MnSHIP is the result of collaboration during the last two and a half

years between MnDOT and the public, stakeholders and partners.

Minnesotans can review the draft plan and submit comments online at MinnesotaGO.org or through the project email at stateplans.dot@state.mn.us. The plan can also be reviewed in hard copy at the MnDOT Library, 395 John Ireland Blvd., St. Paul, and at any of the eight MnDOT district headquarters around the state. The plan will be available for comment through Nov. 8.

Public Hearings The public may participate by attending a public hearing scheduled for the following dates, times and locations: Baxter – Thursday, Oct. 5, at 11 a.m.

7694 Industrial Park Road Carlton – Wednesday, Oct. 11, at 11:30 a.m.

1630 County Road 61 Rochester – Friday, Oct. 13, at 11 a.m.

2900 - 48th St. NW

Willmar – Friday, Oct. 13, at 11 a.m.

2505 Transportation Road Saint Paul – Wednesday, Oct. 18, at 2:30 p.m.

390 Robert St. N. To request an ASL or foreign language interpreter or other reasonable accommodation for the public hearing, email requests to adarequest.dot@state.mn.us.

Please request at least one week in advance of hearing date.

Written comments will be

accepted through Nov. 8 online at MinnesotaGO.org, via email at stateplans.dot@state.mn.us or sent by mail to: Brad Utecht Minnesota Department of Transportation 395 John Ireland Blvd, Mail Stop 440 St. Paul, MN 55155 Visit MinnesotaGO.org to learn more about the 2023 MnSHIP and MnDOT’s other statewide planning efforts.

M A N K ATO, Min n.

– Highway 19 east of Henderson to Highway 169 opened to traffic this morning, Oct. 6, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation.

Highway 19 east of Henderson had been closed since Sept.

25 for erosion repairs due to damage that occurred during spring flooding. The project was expected to be complete in late

October; however, workers were able to complete the repairs several weeks early.

Minnesota River Valley f looding has created maintenance and travel challenges in

the Henderson area. It was necessary the erosion repairs were made prior to construction on Highway 93 in 2024-2026 from Henderson to Highway 169 to raise the highway above the 100-

year flood elevation.

Stay connected Visit the Highway 93 Henderson website for more information on the 2024-2026 reconstruction project.

For real-time traffic and travel information in Minnesota, visit www.511mn.org or get the free smartphone app at Google Play or the App Store. www.mndot.gov

Highway 19 From Henderson to Highway 169 Opened Up Again Roxy Traxler Recognized by Minnesota State for SCC Work South Central College

NORTH MANKATO – Roxy Traxler, South Central College vice president of finance and operations, received the Outstanding Service Award from the Minnesota State system of colleges and universities. The award was presented to Traxler on December 7 during the 2022 Minnesota State Finance Conference in St. Paul.

“Roxy’s fiscal and operational leadership throughout the pandemic, continuing enhancements to the college’s budgeting process and dil-

igent oversight of significant facilities improvements are just a few of the reasons she has received this award,” said Annette Parker, president of South Central College. “Her many contributions have made a significant impact on SCC’s students, faculty, staff and beyond.”

Traxler has served as vice president of finance and operations for South Central College since 2019, currently overseeing business and auxiliary services, facilities, human resources, marketing and communications and information technology.

Botten of Courtland Made Dean’s List ST. PAUL, Minn. (March 21, 2023) - Carli Botten, a student at Bethel University in St. Paul, has been named to the Dean's List for academic excellence for the fall 2022 semester. She is the daughter of Larry and Ann Botten from Courtland, Minnesota.

The Dean's List honors students who achieve an outstanding scholastic record during a semester with a grade point average of 3.6 or greater.

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Saint Peter School Board Meeting October 16 9,2023.

7. The approval of the hiring of a paraprofessional (Christine Joramo) at Saint Peter Middle School.

8. The approval of the hiring of an ECSE paraprofessional (Nobras Sayidnour) at Saint Peter Early Childhood.

9. The approval of the hiring of a health assistant (Melissa Mitchell) at Saint Peter High School beginning October 9, 2023.

10. The acceptance of the resignation of a Saints Overtime Assistant (Skylar Price) effective November 3, 2023.

11. The approval of the hiring of a cook/dishwasher (Eric Foster) at Saint Peter High School beginning October 16, 2023.

12. The approval of a Saint Peter High School diploma for Joshua Reyes-Herrera who has met the established requirements.

The Student Spotlight included

Eliott Ruble, North Elementary.

Elliot is the son of Todd and Sarah Ruble. He is in Mr. Lewis’ 4th grade class this year. He recently achored “Saints Center”. Eliott is a smart student who sees his future in technology. He enjoys coding and playing math games. He can give you a very informative and entertaining “90 second news” update.

The Student Council presented their report with two of the four Executive Council members, Keira Dunn and Molly Leonard, who will be this year’s school board representatives. Both are active in various High School activities. Homecoming was a success.

Senior Sunrise breakfast had its highest attendance to date. The homecoming dance was held in the gym rather than the commons this year due to a scheduling conflict and it worked out so well that it may happen again in the future.

The board also had to consider approval of the Compulsory Attendance Report, which passed along with approval of a Second/ Final Reading of Revisions to the Policy Manual. The board considered Policies with Legislative Requirements for Approval with One Reading.

They also considered approval of Superintendent Goals for 20232024, which also passed, along with approval of a resolution supporting the district’s application for a grant from the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) Foundation.

The Report on Student Enrollment concluded that the October 2, 2023 enrollment number of 2,032 will be used as a predictor for 2023-24 funding.

ALC Liaison Liliana discussed Hispanic Heritage Month with the students and a field trip to the Treaty Center generated great

discussion regarding Indigenous Peoples Day. There was Service Days at McGown’s Farm that week. Night school has been postponed until after Thanksgiving to the start of winter. Homecoming Assembly was fun for students the prior week and 5th graders attended History Fest.

On October 24th, 95 fifthand sixth-graders will attend the Science and Nature Conference at Gustavus Adolphus College. Sixth-graders are beginning to prepare for Biz Town on November 21.

At North Elementary, it is Hispanic Heritage Month-Vero Castillo-Clark’s class came to visit North to present about music, culture, games and dress. Walk and Roll to School on October 4 was a huge success. Seventy third- and fourth-graders will attend Science and Nature Camp Continental Math League.

Exchange Student Reports Positive Experiences hanging out, and enjoying eating!

Are you here for the full school year or just the semester? I will be here for the full school year.

What is/are your favorite class(es) here at SPHS? I enjoyed the Sports and Entertainment Marketing Class!

This class is my favorite class and I am always waiting for this class.

This class made me know myself better, I have a clear goal of what to do in the future and go for it.

What activities are you involved with here? I am doing Bellas (the choir group).

Have you visited the U.S. before?

I have not visited the U.S. This is my first time!

What was the biggest adjustment(s) you had to make when you moved here for this school year? I have to adjust many things because Asian culture is very different from here. The weather is colder than my country. The food and people are different too!

Are there any new things you’ve tried here that you’ve really enjoyed? I think the Sports and Entertainment Marketing class

makes me enjoy it! In Thailand, we don’t have elective classes like here and this class is a new class for me.

I always have fun with this class, and the time will pass fast when I study this class.

What do you miss most about life in Thailand? My family and friends are the most things that I miss! I miss the time after school with my friends. I always have activities to do with my friends such as reading books together, eating, driving a car around the city for no reason, etc. Also, I miss

Asian food.

Will you have to return to high school back in Thailand, or will you move on to college/post-secondary school? I have to return back to my high school in Thailand and I will be in my senior year!

Is there anywhere here in the U.S. you’d like to visit before returning back to Thailand? Yes! I want to visit New York before I return back to Thailand. In my opinion, New York is a city that is beautiful and flourishing. So I want to visit once in my life.

Commissioners Discuss Camera Purchases, Other

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Jaimee Brand discussed expanding model jail practices to support children of incarcerated parents grant application and Families First collaborative grant application. Land Management Director Robert Santaella provided Planning Commission recommendations and Auditor/ Treasurer Kelly Hotovec discussed the General Government Claims.

Auditor/Treasurer Kelly Hotovec and Assistant Highway Engineer Andrew Lang provided an update on drainage

ditch repair requests and Bolten & Menk Staff presented information about the Center Street (CSAH 13) & Garden Street Intersection Study. Highway Engineer Wayne Stevens discussed a resolution – TH4/ CSAH 22 Rural Intersection Lighting Agreement. The board also discussed a resolution – Sponsorship of Leavenworth Township for LRIP Project and Sponsorship of Stark & Home Township for LRIP Project.

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and SAP 008-607-016 Culvert Replacement and Approach Work was also discussed.

Veteran Services Director Greg Peterson and Assistant Veterans Services Officer Mike Montalto discussed an office workstation remodel purchase and License Bureau Supervisor Brandy Gatzlaff discussed third party proctored exams. Facilities Manager Jesse Kral talked about Law Enforcement Center gutter lining, HR Director Ruth Schaefer discussed the vision

insurance plan for county workers and the rest of the meeting included discussion of a Public Health Account Technician position, an appraiser resignation, assistant auditor/treasurer resignation, human services eligibility worker resignation, Heartland Express bus driver resignation, MCIT 2023 Dividend and payment of human service claims.

There was a closed session for social service payments and a public hearing on a cannabis ordinance in the county as well.

ed a public hearing on the county ordinance that would regulate the use of cannabis in Brown County. There was no public comment on the matter during the hearing.

The proposed ordinance pertains to Brown County and local laws, according to Brown County Attorney Chuck Hanson, supersede the county if they are more strict, but municipalities must meet the minimum guidelines set by the county regardless.

Here is the proposed ordinance in its entirety that was discussed at the public hearing in Brown County and that was passed by the board: O R D I N A N C E REGULATING THE USE AND POSSESSION OF CANNABIS AND CANNABIS DERIVED PRODUCTS IN PU BLIC PLACES THE BROW N COUNTY COMMISSIONERS H ER EBY OR DA I N AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1.

PURPOSE, INTENT AND STATUTORY AUTHORITY 1.1 Statement of Purpose and Intent.

This Ordinance is adopted by

the Br ow n County Commissioners for the purpose of protecting public health and safety by regulating the use of Cannabis and cannabis derived products in public places and places of public accommodation within Brown County. By enacting 2023 Session Law, Chapter 63, H. F. No. 100 [hereinafter refer red to as “State Legislation”], the Minnesota Legislature passed the adult-use cannabis bill. Under that bill, the adult use, possession, and personal growing of cannabis became legal August 1, 2023.

State legislation authorizes adoption of a local ordinance establishing a petty misdemeanor offense for public use of cannabis. See State Legislation Article 4, Sec. 19, Minn. Stat.

152.0263, Subd. 5, or successor statute. State legislation authorizes adoption of ordinances to regulate actual or potential threats to public health. See Minn. Stat. 145A.05, subd. 1.

State legislation authorizes enforcement of local government ordinances which are more stringent than state law in pro-

tecting individuals from secondhand smoke or from involuntary exposure to aerosol or vapor from electronic delivery devices, including in areas outside of restaurants and bars. See Minn.

Stat. 144.417, subd. 4. Brown County, hereinafter “the County” wishes to be proactive in protecting public health and safety by enacting regulations that will mitigate threats presented to the public by the public use of cannabis, including unintended access and exposure of cannabis to the general public and youth of Brown County. 1.2 Statutor y Authority.

This Ordinance is enacted pursuant to and incorporates the following: 2023 Session Law, Chapter 63, H. F. No. 100 [hereinafter referred to “State Legislation”]; State Legislation Article 1, Sec. 1 Minn. Stat. 342.01; State Legislation Article 1, Sec. 9 Minn. Stat. 342.09 Subd. 1(b) or successor st at ute; St ate Legislation Sec. 9 Minn. Stat.

342.09, Subd. 1 (b)(9) or successor statute; State Legislation Minn. Stat. 342.09 Subd.1(a)(7) or successor statute; and State

Legislation Article 4, Sec. 19 Minn. Stat. 152.0263, Subd. 5, or successor statute; 145A.05, subd.

1, or successor statute; and Minn. Stat. 144.417, subd. 4, or successor statute. 2 SECTION 2.

DEFINITIONS Except as may otherwise be provided or clearly implied by context, all terms shall be given their commonly accepted definitions. The following words, terms, and phrases, when used in this ordinance, shall have the meanings ascribed to them except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning. (a) Adult-use cannabis f lower. “Adult-use cannabis flower” means cannabis flower that is approved for sale by the office or is substantially similar to a product approved by the office. Adult-use cannabis flower does not include medical cannabis flower, hemp plant parts, or hempderived consumer products. (b) Adult-use cannabis products. “Adult-use cannabis products” means a cannabis product that is approved for sale by the office or is substantially similar to a product approved by

Public Hearing on Cannabis in Brown County Held

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