Nicollet County Ledger December 8, 2022

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Continued Problems at USPS Preventing Ledger Subscription Delivery in Nicollet

By Robert Lawson Publisher 612-460-5851 info@nicolletcountyledger.com

The Nicollet County Ledger is currently experiencing difficulties with delivery. The Ledger has been working with the United States Postal Service (USPS) on switching the account over from the previous owner, Lee Zion, who sold off the newspaper in an arrangement that resulted in a lawsuit against him in district court in Nicollet County and prompted an offer to settle the case on Judge Judy. While Zion breached his agreement with me, he made a subsequent offer to my current partner, Michael Lemmer, who also works at KNUJ Radio in New Ulm. Zion ended up being forcefully removed from the business during his transition out for publishing an offensive answer to his acrostic puzzle in July 2022, which was sexually explicit and offensive to women. Zion fled to Ukraine and was subsequently found to be back in the United States, allegedly staying in Sioux Falls, SD and looking for a job

in local media here, according to sources. We can only assume he either got kicked out of Ukraine or was disgracefully rejected by forces there serious about a deadly war Zion had no business attempting to help with in any way.

The newspaper subsequently faced severe financial hardship after this. I have spent my entire personal savings to save the newspaper and have no help from outside investors or anyone else. My other company, Lawson Media & Publishing, also helped bail the paper out but that cannot continue.

Adding salt to the wound is the USPS’ failure for more than a month to switch over our account and postal delivery route. This is an ongoing issue and is still not resolved. We were just given paperwork finally after weeks of phone calls and post office visits to switch the account over to South Central News & Media LLC, the new owner of the newspaper. We have submitted the paperwork and yet still crickets from USPS on the issue. At this time, we are offering free versions of the newspaper on our digital edition to be published this week, including back issues.

We are urging our subscribers to support us and send letters to the postmasters in Nicollet and New Ulm to pressure them to act. Our newspaper is printed in Madelia and is distributed across the entire county, making Nicollet Post Office a less than ideal location for delivering to subscribers in a timely fashion due to the logistics of the operation, considering distance vs. time. We are almost never able to make it to the post office before 4 p.m. after picking up the order from Madelia and distributing. Even worse, the post office in Lafayette closes at noon so that’s out of the question entirely. New Ulm is logistically our best option for timely delivery but here we sit and wait. We will also be posting all of our stories on nicolletcountyledger.com for free to readers. This will also include ads, public notices and obituaries.

Our schedule has been severely disrupted due to this problem, so our next step will be to file a complaint with the Postmaster General. We will again urge our subscribers to support us and send letters to the Postmaster General as well.

The City of Lafayette is considering a zoning application recently submitted to the city for approval and adoption. Other nearby communities such as Saint Peter, Mankato and others have adopted similar programs, which allows customers to essentially lease a portion of the power and qualify for rebates under available state program requirements.

A company called Development Services, Inc. (DSI) is requesting to operate a 367 Kilowatt (KW) AC community solar project on 3.5 acres of land near adjacent Hwy. 15. They would like to begin construction in fall 2023. Laura Brown, Director of the Renewable Energy Development for DSI said the project will provide clean energy to the community.

“The enclosed forms and materials address the questions and requested details from the City of Lafayette conditional use standards,” Brown said in the request.

“The solar installation is a clean, efficient means of power production with few moving parts and minimal maintenance that creates no noise, dust, runoff or nuisance factors associated with other forms of power production.”

DSI develops solar garden projects that are part of the state’s solar garden program, which was established in 2013. The devel-

By Robert Lawson Publisher 612-460-5851 investing in our workforce, our info@nicolletcountyledger.com schools, and our kids – all while Mary Landkamer, Nicollet lowering costs for our middleCounty Administrator, spoke class families, small businesses, with Todd Olson from KNUJ and seniors.”

A general fund budget sur- about community affairs in plus of $17.6 billion is now pro- Nicollet County, which included jected for the fiscal year 2024- budgetary matters in the county.

25 biennium. More information Landkamer complimented her is available through Minnesota colleagues for making it through the latest election cycle to start Management and Budget.

off the broadcast.

After discussing the high turnout election and the staff of Nicollet County’s role in it, the conversation turned to the budget. Olson asked how the County is looking: “Nicollet County is looking good,” Landkamer said with enthusiasm.

Landkamer praised the budget committee that consists of a couple county commissioners, the finance director and human

resources director on their rational approach to looking at ways to save and to offer value to residents of the county. She said the same of department heads in the local agencies.

“They are very responsible and respectful when they put their budgets together, knowing that these are taxpayer dollars we’re talking about,” she said. “They don’t bring in anything that is

Federal Reserve Photo by Stefan Fussan. increase of the share of guaranteed loan dollars and number of loans to American Indian, Asian and Pacific Islander, Black, and Hispanic borrowers as compared to FY21.

SBA Minnesota District

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Minnesota Governor Tim Walz Statement on Economic Forecast and Budget Surplus in MN

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz released the following statement on the State of Minnesota’s November Budget and Economic Forecast issued today by Minnesota Management and Budget: “Today’s news is proof that Minnesota’s economy is strong and growing. One thing is clear: this surplus is a result of the

students, small businesses, and working families whose hard work and creativity make our economy one of the most resilient and diverse in the country,” said Governor Tim Walz. “The case for sending money back to Minnesotans to help with rising costs has never been stronger. Together, we have a golden opportunity to do that while also Nicollet County Ledger P.O. Box 212 Lafayette MN 56054

By Robert Lawson Publisher 612-460-5851 info@nicolletcountyledger.com

It will take about three years for vegetation to achieve optimal growth level and will require maintenance and weeding.

A new entrance road on the north side of 350th street is planned for construction to provide direct access to the solar array. Light duty service vehicles will use the 12-foot-wide service road. This is necessary for routine or as-needed maintenance and equipment inspections. The solar array itself will be contained within an area protected by an 8-foot deer-style wire fence with wooden posts. The solar array will consist of rows of panels on a ground mounted single axis tracking system separated by 15-foot-wide lanes. Almost 1300 385-watt panels will connect to 8 - 55 KVA smart inverters in the system. Smart inverters are then connected to a meter that measures the amount of electrical energy produced. The electrical energy will then be distributed directly to the public utility grid at interconnection on the north side of 350th Street. A typical row of panels will consist of 72 strings of 18 modules. The single axis tracker panels and equipment will have a maximum height of 15 feet.

The angle of the solar panels will change throughout the day as the panels follow the Sun. The highest degree of tilt that a tracker panel would reach is 52 degrees. The photovoltaic systems will comply with the Minnesota State Electric Code and National Electric Code.

SBA Minnesota Reports Increased Small Business Lending in FY22

The 7a Loan Program supported 1489 loans for $629,263,400 and the 504 Loan Program supported 375 loans for $326,931,000 across Minnesota in FY22. The 504 Program saw increase in loan dollars by 16% from FY21, an already historic year for the program. Minnesota also saw an

Zoning Permit Application Submitted for Community Solar Garden in City of Lafayette opers will sell the electricity to customers. The company claims that as many as 75 percent of homes and businesses aren’t able to install solar on their property. Renewable energy produced by the solar garden will be sent directly to the Xcel utility grid and their customers that participate in the program will receive monthly discounts on their electricity bill.

Subscribers to the solar garden will be able to receive the savings for up to 25 years, which is the length of DSI’s power facility agreement with Xcel.

The proposed solar garden project would be constructed on a property in Nicollet County, located north of 350th Street, east of MN-15 and west of 551st Avenue. The total parcel area is approximately 55 acres. The exact location is Section 1, of Township 111, Range 30. The project will occupy 3.5 acres on the southeastern portion of the site. The site is currently being used for agriculture. There is currently an operational solar array to the west of the area.

According to the proposal from DSI, the project site will be vegetated with a short growth native species and a pollinator friendly mix after the solar panels are in place. The array will have an 8-foot-tall deer knot security fence and will not use any barbwire. Ongoing operations will require seasonal and as-needed site visits for grounds maintenance and equipment inspections.

Minnesota entrepreneurs received $956 million in SBA-backed loan dollars in 2022

MINNEAPOLIS –U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)backed loan programs supported guarantees for 178 Minnesota lenders totaling 1,864 loans and over $956 million for Minnesota small businesses in the 7(a) and 504 programs in Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22) ending September 30.

Image Courtesy City of Lafayette. A zoning permit application was submitted for a community solar garden.

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Thursday, December 8, 2022

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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1929 — Lafayette Ledger Saint Peter PD Removes Paraphernalia Exhibit

By Robert Lawson Publisher 612-460-5851 info@nicolletcountyledger.com The cops and robbers case was missing. The previous visit to the Saint Peter Police Department to view the calls for service from dispatch, I was waiting patiently in the lobby when I notied something quite unusual.

I have been to this lobby numerous times in the past and there wsa something eye-catching and iconically menacing that was seered into isitors minds: a cop & criminal display case in the lobby.

Within the display case, as any resident visiting could to tell you, prior to now, there was a pegboard encased in locked glass that contained an assortment of tools used in the police trade as well as the criminal. The theme was dramatic and ultimately brought violence on both sides to mind. There was an old police billy club, flashlight and handcuffs along with other memorable decor such as a brass knuckle blade, homemade chain mace flail with nails in a baseball on a stick and other assault devices.

I asked the dispatch on duty what had happened to the display case. The police department apparently decided its time to update the public aesthetic of its law enforcement office waiting room so they removed it after all these years.

“They decided they wanted a little bit more of a positive look and feel to the place,” she admitted.

Ironically, I kind of miss the old treasure box, but on the other hand, it’s a very wise decision on their part.

Mental health, mass shootings and the promotion of violence has been top of the discussion pile for quite some time and making an environment more cognizant to the negative aspects of violence, its portryal and its presence is probably a good thing.

Taking a simple action like this goes a lot further than one might think.

Think about it for a moment. It is cheap and effective. It likely required little talk about budget or personnel so politics couldn’t impede it and even if there was question from local leaders, it would likely be only supportive in nature, especially considering the state of affairs for both law enforcement (and their public image) and the public. Also, public servants can benefit from its effect.

Police departments ought to be aware of their presence and how they are perceived by the public. When Janesville’s police department adopted a resolution to accept an armored vehicle to be used by police, many residents voiced concern over both the efficacy of such a militarized department and the image of the city itself.

After the incident with George Floyd in Minneapolis, police departemnts across the state have been going through a number of changes in attitude and policy and some have faced economic and political consequences.

The public is asking its leaders and officials to balance police oversight and regulation with common sense policies and procedures. They mostly don’t want to disband or abolish police any more than they want to create storm troopers with military equipment occupying neighborhoods.

Focus on Ag

Challenges in Setting Land Rental rates for 2023

By KENT THIESSE Farm Management Analyst Vice President, MinnStar Bank

Arriving at equitable land rental rates is always an ongoing challenge for farm operators and landlords alike, which will likely be an even bigger challenge for the 2023 growing season. Many times, land rental rates for a coming crop year are based on the profitability in crop production in the previous year or two before. In some cases, this can present profitability challenges for farm operators, if grain prices drop or there are yield challenges. On the other hand, there can be extra profit for farm operators in years with above average yields and higher levels of crop prices. Many landlords have gradually been increasing cash rental rates since 2019.

Approximately two-thirds of the farmland in the Upper Midwest is under some type of cash rental agreement. Based on farm business management land rental data compiled by the University of Minnesota, average rental rates from 2015 to 2019 in Minnesota declined by 10-20%, after showing an average increase of 40-50% from 2010 to 2014. Based on the U of M data, average land rental rates in the region for 2020 and 2021 increased by 5-10%. According to USDA Cash Rental Summary released in late August of 2022, average cash rental rates in most counties in 2022 increased by another 5-10%, as compared to average 2021 rental rates, and have increased by 15-20% since 2019. Farm management analysts expect 2023 cash rental rates to again show a significant increase in

most areas, given the current strong corn and soybean prices.

The commodity prices for corn and soybeans in 2022 reached the highest levels since 2012-13, due to increased domestic usage and higher export levels of U.S. corn and soybeans and the associated decreases in the nation’s grain supplies. The final USDA national market year average (MYA) crop prices for the 2021-2022 marketing year were $6 per bushel for corn and $13.30 per bushel for soybeans. The MYA prices are the average farm-level prices, calculated from Sept. 1 in the year of harvest, until Aug. 31 of the following year. The MYA prices in other recent years for corn were $4.53 per bushel in 2020-21, $3.56/ bu. in 2019-20, $3.61/bu. in 2018-19, and $3.36/bu. in 2017-18. Recent MYA soybean prices were $10.80 per bushel in 2020-21, $8.57/bu. in 2019-20, $8.48/bu. in 2018-19, and $9.33/bu. in 2017-18.

The USDA is estimating the MYA average prices for the 202223 marketing year at $6.80/bu. for corn and $14/bu. for soybeans (as of Nov. 1, 2022). Current forward cash prices for fall delivery in the 2023 crop year are near $5.50-$5.75 per bushel for corn and $13-$13.50 per bushel for soybeans at many locations in the Upper Midwest. The USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) is using $5.40 per bushel for corn and $12.40 per bushel for soybeans as 2023 planning prices for FSA based annual farm loans in Southern Minnesota. However, FSA is using only $4 per bushel for corn and $10

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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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Light For The Way What Will Satisfy You?

By Pastor Wayne Bernau Immanuel Lutheran

What do you think it will take for you to have a “Merry Christmas” and be fully satisfied this holiday season? You may already have composed a list of gifts you hope to receive. But if you get everything you wanted, will you really be satisfied? And just what does it take to satisfy us human beings?

There are many things that will partially and temporarily satisfy us. Food is delicious, but lasts only a short time. Toys are great, but if your children are like our grandchildren, the life span of toys tends to be rather short. Games and trinkets are nice, but again, their glory doesn’t last. Even the prospect of a diamond, the gift that lasts forever, is a bit overstated.

God knows what it takes to satisfy and fulfill us fully and permanently. St. Augustine said it well with the following. “Lord, You have made us for Yourself, and our hearts are restless until they find

their rest in You.” God designed and made us to be complete beings of body and soul. Just because something thrills our body does not mean that it fills our soul. The greatest gifts are often non-material ones: love, prayer, family gatherings, songs, memories, a hug, praiseworthy character, and so forth.

Jesus stated, “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.” Matthew 5:6 Again, after the feeding of the 5,000 Jesus declared, “I am the Bread of Life. Whoever comes to Me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.” John 6:35 What do we really need for Christmas or for life? There is a thoughtful saying that goes: “If our greatest need had been information, God would have sent an educator. If our greatest need

had been technology, God would have sent us a scientist. If our greatest need had been money, God would have sent us an economist.

But since our greatest need was forgiveness, God sent us a Savior.”

Jesus Christ is God’s perfect Christmas gift to the world. “For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16 When we receive Jesus, we get so many additional gifts. Gifts like a new identity, forgiveness, peace with God, the promise of eternal life, purpose, fullness of life, and His Spirit of power, love, and joy. Once again, Jesus asserted, “I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” John 10:10 I sincerely hope and pray that whatever else you may receive this Christmas, Jesus will be at the top of your list. He longs to give Himself to you, for He has already given Himself for you. I am quite confident that you will not be disappointed in Him!

Lafayette Christmas Carol Sing at FLC First Lutheran Church of Lafayette will host the 50th annual Lafayette Community Christmas Carol Sing Sunday, December 11 at 7:00 p.m.

The event continues the 50-year tradition—started by the Methodist Church in Lafayette— of gathering the community to sing Christmas carols and enjoy songs by church choirs and individuals.

It’s extra special that—in these changing times—an event like this can continue for a half century!

The long-standing tradition began in 1972 when members of the Lafayette Methodist church chose to gather to sing Christmas carols—because they didn’t have a Sunday School. Soon members of other Lafayette area churches

were included—and the tradition grew.

The event continued, even after the Methodist church closed, as the Catholic and Lutheran churches alternated hosting the event. Now that St. Gregory the Great has also closed, the event rotates between First and Bernadotte Lutheran Churches each year.

The evening consists of

singing familiar Christmas carols, along with numbers by local choirs and individuals (vocal or instrumental). Choirs or individuals that would like to share their talent, are invited to take part. Just come and tell the people in charge that you’d like to be on the program.

If you have any questions, please email or call cowladyruth@ gmail.com or 507-240-0048.

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ASK A TROPPER Snow Plows

by Sgt. Troy Christianson Minnesota State Patrol

Question: Last week, I noticed a truck with a snow plow blade on it, it took up the whole traffic lane, It was not a Minnesota Department of Transportation truck. What is the legal length allowed for a snow blade?

Answer: The maximum legal width is 8 feet 6 inches in Minnesota. Snow plows start at widths of 6 ½ feet for smaller pickups and go up to 9 and 10 foot wide plows for dump trucks.

The most common size plow if 7 feet and 6 inches. If you are over 8 feet 6 inches you can apply for

a permit through the state. The permit will allow you to transport the plow on the roadway.

December 5, 2022 -- USDA You can avoid a ticket — and a crash — if you simply buckle up, drive at safe speeds, pay attenU.S. Department of Agriculture tion and always drive sober. Help (USDA) Rural Development Unus drive Minnesota Toward Zero der Secretary Xochitl Torres Small Deaths. today announced that USDA is accepting applications for grants to If you have any questions establish and operate Agriculture concerning traffic related laws Innovation Centers. These centers or issues in Minnesota send provide technical and business deyour questions to Sgt. Troy velopment assistance to agriculChristianson – Minnesota State tural producers seeking to market Patrol at 2900 48th Street NW, or produce value-added products.

Rochester MN 55901-5848. (Or USDA is making $8 million availreach him at, Troy.Christianson@ able under the Agriculture Innovastate.mn.us) tion Center Program.

Agricultural Innovation Centers in Minnesota may use these grants to assist agricultural producers develop and market value-added products such as business development, market development, and financial advisory services that include process development such as engineering, production system scale-ups, scale production assessments, and systems development services. Other examples include organizational assistance, legal and technical advisory services, value chain coordination, and product development, excluding research and development. Awards

of $5,000 or less to agricultural producers for the above services, center start-ups, and operations.

Recipients must provide matching funds of least one-third of the project budget.

Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, commercial organizations, local governments, state governments, Native American tribes, and institutions of higher education. Applications for grants must be submitted through Grants.gov no later than 10:59 p.m. on March 5, 2023. For more information, see page 74392 of the Dec. 5, 2022 Federal Register.

Rural Development provides loans and grants to help expand economic opportunities, create jobs, and improve the quality of life for millions of Americans in rural areas. This assistance supports infrastructure improvements, business development, housing, community facilities such as schools, public safety, and healthcare, and high-speed internet access in rural, tribal and high-poverty areas.

For more information, visit www.rd.usda.gov/mn. To subscribe to USDA Rural Development updates, visit GovDelivery subscriber page.

Growing Leaders Lion Kathleen Bleckeberg District Governor All the Zone meetings are in the books. And I am a ¼ of the way done with club visits. Zone meetings and club visits are my favorite part of being District Governor I get such energy back from everyone and it recharges my Lion batteries.

I want to thank all the Zone Chairs 5m-2 5m-2 Lions’ Ne Lions’ News and host clubs for working so hard putting together great Zone meetings.

The 2nd cabinet meeting was held on November 6th at The Depot in New Prague. The one new item I want to share is we have an addition to the Parade of Green for Mid-Winter 2023: Team Sheehan Foundation. There is an article explaining the foundation on Page 9 in this newsletter.

Please consider supporting this Foundation as well as all of the other Parade of Green Foundations and Projects at the upcoming Mid-Winter Convention. If you have any questions please contact me or PDG Joan Blank.

This newsletter I would like to touch on some LIONS history.

Let’s start at the beginning.

Melvin Jones Melvin Jones was born on January 13, 1879 in Fort Thomas, Arizona, the son of a United States Army captain who commanded a troop of scouts.

Later, his father was transferred and the family moved east. As a young man, Melvin Jones made his home in Chicago, Illinois, became associated with an insurance firm and in 1913 formed his own agency.

He soon joined the Business Circle, a businessmen’s luncheon group, and

was shortly elected secretary. This group was one of many at that time devoted solely to promoting the financial interests of their membership.

Because of their limited appeal, they were destined to disappear. Melvin Jones, however, had other plans.

“What if these men,” he asked, “who are successful because of their drive, intelligence and ambition, were to put their talents to work improving their communities?”

Thus, at his invitation, delegates from men’s clubs met in Chicago to lay the groundwork for such an organization and on June 7, 1917, Lions Clubs International was born.

Melvin Jones eventually abandoned his insurance agency to devote himself full time to Lions at International Headquarters in Chicago. It was under his dynamic leadership that Lions

Clubs earned the prestige necessary to attract civic minded members.

The association’s founder was also recognized as a leader outside the association. One of his greatest honors was in 1945 when he represented Lions Clubs International as a consultant in San Francisco, California, at the organization of the United Nations.

Melvin Jones, the man whose personal code “You can’t get very far until you start doing something for somebody else” became a guiding principle for public-spirited people the world over, died June 1961 at 82 years of age.

As always if you have any questions or concerns, please contact me, if I don’t know the answer I will find it for you.

Hope you all had a great Thanksgiving

Director Brian McDonald reflects on the strong partnerships SBA enjoys with lenders to support the small business ecosystem in Minnesota.

“The increased access to SBA loan programs for diverse populations in Minnesota is very promising.” said McDonald, “We couldn’t have achieved these numbers without the hard work and dedication to small business growth from our SBA lending partners. We are grateful for their support as they help small businesses start, grow, build, and expand across our state and we look forward to the continued partnership in the year to come.”

Nine active Minnesota SBA Microlenders made 207 loans in FY22, totaling over $3.2 million with an average loan size of $15,688.93 supporting 869 jobs statewide. In FY22,

SBA Microlenders increased number of loans to 100% women-owned businesses by 12%. SBA Microlenders also increased number of loans to Asian and Black borrowers across the state, as compared to FY21.

“The uptick of SBA-backed loans indicates a healthy doubling down and belief by investors and community stakeholders that small businesses are essential for inclusive economic recovery and prosperity,” said SBA Great Lakes Regional Administrator Geri Aglipay. “More capital is flowing to American small businesses due to opportunities from historic bi-partisan policies created under the Biden Administration and the President’s commitment to strengthen equitable access to capital through SBA and SBA’s with no-cost resources and programs.”

National numbers are due to be released next week.

About the U.S. Small Business Administration The U.S. Small Business Administration makes the American dream of business ownership a reality.

As the only go-to resource and voice for small businesses backed by the strength of the federal government, the SBA empowers entrepreneurs and small business owners with the resources and support they need to start, grow or expand their businesses, or recover from a declared disaster. It delivers services through an extensive network of SBA field offices and partnerships with public and private organizations. To learn more, visit www.sba.gov.

About SBA-backed loan programs The SBA guaranteed loan program

helps small businesses get loans by working with lenders to provide loans to small businesses. Loans guaranteed by the SBA range from small to large and can be used for most business purposes, including long-term fixed assets and operating capital.

Despite significant progress in its traditional lending programs, the agency is acutely aware of gaps that persist for certain communities in accessing capital. The SBA’s existing loan programs serve an important role in credit markets for small businesses, particularly those with collateral and demonstrated revenue that are denied a loan by a commercial bank or often lack relationships with established lenders. For more information about SBA’s loan programs, financial assistance, and other services, visit www. sba.gov.

Mn Farm Bureau News New Public Policy Head Minnesota Farm Bureau December 7

Minnesota Farm Bureau Hires Pierce Bennett as Director of Public Policy

Rural Development Seeks Applications for Grants to Help Rural Minnesota Businesses Produce and Market Value-Added Products

in animal science and industry.

During his college career, he also gained valuable legislative experience with internships with the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry, and the North American Meat Institute.

About the Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation The Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation is an advocate for agriculture, driven by the beliefs and policies of our nearly 30,000 member families and 78 county groups. Learn more about our efforts as an advocate for rural Minnesota at www.fbmn.org.

EAGAN, Minn. - Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation (MFBF) has named Pierce Bennett its new director of public policy. He will assume his role on Dec. 12, 2022.

Bennett joins MFBF from the Livestock Marketing Association in Overland Park, Kansas, where he most recently worked as the director of government and industry affairs since 2020. Previously, he served as a government and industry affairs associate at the same organization.

“I am excited to begin my time with MFBF, and look forward to representing Minnesota’s farmers,” says Bennett. “Growing up on a farm, I feel fortunate to work full-time on agriculture policy issues and ensuring our members’ voices are heard with elected officials and leaders.”

A native of Ohio, Bennett is Pierce Bennett is new director of a 2017 Kansas State University public policy at Minnesota Farm graduate with a bachelor’s degree Bureau.

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New Govt Reform Will Wreak Havoc on Women-owned Businesses Says Female Entrepreneur Rose Wang Female entrepreneurs are building lifechanging businesses.

They need intellectual property protections to do it.

By Rose Wang

As a woman who has spent her career as a serial entrepreneur and fighter for women entrepreneurs, I was appalled to read a recent letter from 100 members of Congress calling on Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra to take action that would gut intellectual property protections at the core of the American innovation ecosystem.

Even as the advances of women have shattered glass ceilings throughout our society and economy, the stubborn legacy of male-dominated entrepreneurial culture has been a tough nut to crack.

It may be hard to believe, but venture capital financing for women-owned startups peaked at 2.8% of total venture funding in 2019 and has actually declined to 2.3% since then.

It will take historians decades to untangle all the reasons underlying this persistently gross inequity. But as a society, we should agree that moving forward requires extending the opportunities this ecosystem offers in full to women entrepreneurs -- not undermining opportunity for everyone.

The letter’s signatories, led by Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Rep.

Lloyd Doggett, believe brandname drug prices are too high.

They urge Secretary Becerra to use the authority he supposedly has under the Bayh-Dole Act of 1980 to “march in” on patent rights for drugs developed with the support of public funds -- or alternatively, to use the supposed general licensing authority the government retains over patents under 28 U.S.C. § 1498 to offer licenses to companies for cheaper generic copies.

In fact, the legality of either move is quite dubious and would quickly meet challenges in court. But it would also send a signal that many in government are prepared to undermine the policy fundamentals that make American innovation tick.

“March in” would have devastating consequences for venture investment in innovation.

Before Bayh-Dole, the intellectual property rights to inventions that researchers made with the support of public dollars stayed with the government.

While that centralized system promoted basic research, it did nothing to incentivize the development of new research into commercial products.

Bayh-Dole deliberately redesigned this structure to decentralize management of intellectual property. It gave universities the patent rights to their labs’ research and allowed them to license those rights to private companies for development.

As a nation, we want more

such activity, not less. And we want women to share in it fully. Women-founded firms are hard at work on new treatments for drug-resistant cancers and therapies that boost a patient’s immune system to fight cancers like melanoma and lymphoma.

Privo Technologies is one such woman-founded firm developing novel approaches to fight notoriously difficult-to-treat mucosal cancers of the mouth and throat.

Intellectual property protections are the bedrock of this system. Without secure patents and licenses, women-led start-ups will have no chance of finding funding. At this stage, the value of these firms is all in the security of their intellectual property -- along with their human capital to develop and commercialize it.

A new generation of women entrepreneurs is ready to step up.

Unfortunately, calls to misuse Bayh-Dole’s march-in provision or Section 1498 would worsen the current exclusion of women from the entrepreneur community. Such government hijacking of their intellectual property would prevent them from making a return when their risky ventures succeed.

Secretary Becerra would be well advised to turn down this opportunity to poison the ecosystem just as women are getting ready to enrich it in numbers.

Rose Wang is a serial entrepreneur and serves on the board of the Bayh-Dole Coalition.

Governor’s Office [ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz today announced that internet providers will receive nearly $100 million to expand broadband coverage to more Minnesotans, representing the largest single investment in broadband infrastructure in state history.

“This historic funding will dramatically improve broadband access for thousands of Minnesotans,” said Governor Walz. “Broadband connects students to new educational opportunities, provides workers with more flexibility, expands access to healthcare resources and information, and helps us stay connected to the people who matter most. This investment is essential to making Minnesota the best state to live, work, and raise a family – no matter where you live.”

In total, 61 broadband expansion projects around Minnesota will receive $99.6 million in grants from the Border-toBorder Broadband program administered by the Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)’s Office of Broadband Development.

Provider grantees estimate the funding will extend new highspeed internet connections to more than 33,000 Minnesota homes and businesses in 48 counties. A list of grant awards by project can be found below, or on DEED’s website.

“Broadband is the plumbing of the twenty-first century – without it, businesses and households can’t participate in today’s economy,” said DEED Commissioner Steve Grove. “We’re proud to work with broadband providers and offer these historic grants that will empower more growth and more equity in our state.”

The new grants represent a significant acceleration of the

Border-to-Border P rogram: Before today, DEED had provided nearly $130 million in Border-to-Border grants to connect more than 57,000 homes and businesses around Minnesota to high-speed internet since the program’s inception in 2014.

Broadband expansion is a key goal of the Walz-Flanagan Administration. Earlier this year, the Governor’s Council on Economic Expansion named universal affordable broadband access as one of its priorities for expanding the state’s economy.

The council recommended that state government: Ensure every child has access to the internet, appropriate hardware, training and online learning; Provide affordable access to broadband internet, appropriate hardware, and training for every person in Minnesota to expand digital equity and access to government services, health care, jobs, community resources, and social connection; and Drive economic competitiveness for Minnesota and enable communities throughout the State to attract and retain residents and businesses by providing affordable broadband access.

Today’s investment includes funding primarily from two sources – half of a $50 million appropriation from the state Legislature signed into law this year by Governor Walz, and $70 million in federal funding from the American Rescue Plan.

The grant maximum is $5 million per project, and grant funds may be used to reimburse up to 50 percent of a grantee’s eligible costs of deploying broadband infrastructure. Projects must meet or exceed the State’s 2026 broadband speed goal of 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps

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Next round of funding opening soon DEED will soon launch a new Border-to-Border Request for Proposals (RFP) to award $67.6 million for broadband deployment ($25 million from the Legislature and $42.6 million in federal funding). RFP applications will be open on or around December 19, 2022.

“We’re excited to continue expanding our reach and help more Minnesotans access highspeed broadband,” said Bree Maki, Executive Director of the DEED Office of Broadband Development. “DEED, broadband providers, and Minnesota communities continue to learn how to best leverage federal, state, local, and private resources in complementary ways to expand broadband services. We encourage providers that weren’t funded today to apply for our next grant round so we can continue working together to serve Minnesotans.”

List of Border-to-Border Grantees by County: Aitkin, $1,231,818.00 M i l le L a cs Energ y Cooperative, $1,231,818.00 Aitkin, Itasca, St. Louis, $3,052,120.00 Paul Bunyan Communications, $3,052,120.00 Anoka, $219,727.00 Tekstar Communications, Inc. dba Arvig, $219,727.00 Beltrami, Kittson, Lake of the Woods, Marshall, $665,699.00 Wikstrom Telephone Co. Inc, $665,699.00 Benton, $1,512,951.00 Benton Cooperative Telephone Company, $1,512,951.00 Brown, $3,839,000.00 Nuvera Communications, Inc., $3,839,000.00 Carlton, $801,834.27 Mediacom Minnesota LLC,

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per bushel for soybeans as planning prices on any FSA applications for loans that are amortized longer than one year.

Many farm operators will have significantly higher crop input costs in 2023, as compared to 2022 or 2021, which could result in some challenging break-even price levels next year if 2023 land rental rates are set at quite high levels. Based on Southern Minnesota Farm Business Management (FBM) records, the average total direct cost in 2021 for seed, fertilizer, chemicals, fuel, etc. on cash rental acres, excluding land rents, was near $460 per acre for corn and near $245 per acre for soybeans. The average direct expenses for 2022 increased considerably for many farm operators, mainly due to higher fertilizer, chemical, fuel, labor and repair expenses. The 2021 FBM records showed an average of $106 per acre on cash rented corn acres and $68 per acre on soybean acres for overhead expenses, which includes machinery costs, hired labor, insurance and other ongoing expenses, but does not include any net return to the farm operator. Most farm management analysts expect total direct and overhead expenses for corn production to increase by 15-20% in 2023, with an increase of 10-15% for soybean production.

Short-term interest rates on 2023 farm operating loans will be double the 2022 interest rates.

Typically, Southern and Western Minnesota farm operators use average yields between 175-200 bushels per acre for corn and 50-60 bushels per acre for soybeans for cash flow planning purposes. If the direct expenses for corn are $600 per acre, with overhead expenses of $120 per acre and a land rental rate at $280 per acre, the total expenses, before any allocation for labor and management would be $1,000 per acre. With a corn yield of 175 bushels per acre, the break-even price to cover the cost of production and land rent would be approximately $5.71 per bushel, which would drop

to $5 per bushel with a corn yield of 200 bushels per acre. If a $60 per acre allocation for labor and management (family living expenses) is included, the corn price break-even levels would rise to $6.05 per bushel with a 175 bushel per acre yield, and $5.30 per bushel with a 200 bushel per acre yield. If the cash rental rate or other expenses are $50 per acre higher than estimates, break-even levels increase to $6.34 per bushel at 175 bushels per acre and to $5.55 per bushel at 200 bushels per acre.

Similarly, with soybeans, using direct expenses of $300 per acre, overhead expenses of $85 per acre, land rent of $280 per acre, and a management fee of $60 per acre, the total costs would be $725 per acre. The break-even soybean price to cover the cost of production and land rent would be about $14.50 per bushel with a yield of 50 bushels per acre, which would decline to approximately $12.10 per bushel with a yield of 60 bushels per acre.

There can be big differences in crop yields and expenses from farm-tofarm, which can cause break-even prices to vary compared to the average. Based on 2021 FBM records for Southern Minnesota, the average break-even prices on cash rented land to cover direct expenses and overhead costs, plus about a $50 per acre return to management was $4.09 per bushel for corn and $7.74 per bushel for soybeans. The 2021 FBM average yields in the same region were 203 bushels per acre for corn and 62 bushels per acre for soybeans.

Considerations for Flexible Cash Leases An alternative to a flat cash rental rate that may be difficult to cash flow would be for a farm operator and landlord to consider using a flexible cash lease agreement that allows the final cash rental rate to vary as crop prices and/or yields vary or exceed established targets.

The use of a flexible cash rental lease is potentially fairer to both the landlord and the farm operator, depending on the situation and how the flexible lease is set up. Most flexible leases have been modified

in recent years into a bonus rent agreement that uses a reasonable base rental rate that can flex upward with an added rental payment to the landlord, if the base crop yield and/or base crop prices (or the base crop revenue per acre) are exceeded; however, the final rental rate does not drop below the base rental rate.

The big key, regardless of the flexible lease agreement, is that both the landlord and tenant fully understand the rental agreement, and the calculations that are used to determine the final rental rate.

Utilizing flexible cash lease agreements between farm operators and landlords can be a good management strategy as an alternative to extremely high straight cash rental rates; however, these agreements need to be fair and equitable to all parties. Landlords also need to be willing to adjust the base cash rental rates lower as necessary if crop margins become quite tight in future years. It is extremely important that all aspects of a flexible land rental lease agreement be detailed in a signed written rental contract that includes the base rent, yield and price determination, as well as other provisions of a flex lease. Successful flexible cash lease agreements, just as any other long-term cash rental agreement, have always involved cooperation, trust and good communication between the farm operator and the landlord.

Resources for Land Rental Agreements and Flexible Leases For additional information on flexible rental leases, land rental rates, and 2023 crop budgets, as well as sample lease contracts, please forward an email to: kent.thiesse@ minnstarbank.com. Some other good resources on flexible cash leases, including sample cash rental contracts, are available on the Iowa State University Ag Decision Maker website at: http://www.extension. iastate.edu/agdm/, as well as through University of Minnesota Extension at: https://extension.umn.edu/business/farmland-rent-and-economics.

Kent Thiesse

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Nicollet County Receives $479K For Broadband $801,834.27 Chippewa, $4,728,186.00 Farmers Mutual Telephone Company, $4,728,186.00 Chisago, $465,814.00 Qwest Cor poration dba CenturyLink QC, $465,814.00 Crow Wing, $343,552.00 Tri-Co Technologies, LLC dba Crosslake Communications, $343,552.00 Dakota, $211,826.00 JTN Com mu n icat ions, $113,076.00 Spect r um Mid-A mer ica, LLC managed by Charter Com munications I n c., $98,750.00 Douglas, $1,212,337.50 Ga rdonville Cooperative Tele p h o n e A s s o c i a t io n, $1,212,337.50 Fa r ibau lt, Ma r ti n, $1,444,030.00 Blue Earth Valley Telephone Co., dba Bevcomm and Cannon Valley Telecom, Inc.,dba Bevcomm, $1,444,030.00 Fillmore, $1,129,740.00 Harmony Telephone Company, $1,129,740.00 Grant, Stevens, Traverse, $2,493,637.00 Ru n e st o n e Tele p h o n e Association, $2,493,637.00

Read about the other counties in Minnesota that received funding from the Governor’s signed deal from the left and above news shared with the Ledger.

Hennepin, $1,941,841.00 Comcast Cable Com munications L L C, $1,941,841.00 Isanti, $1,647,321.00 M i d c o n t i n e n t Communications, $1,647,321.00 Kanabec, $9,403,000.00 East Cent ral Energy, $9,403,000.00 Kandiyohi, $4,913,505.50 Federated Tel e p h o n e Cooperative, $4,913,505.50 Le Sueur, $941,576.00 Bevcomm, Inc. dba Bevcomm, $941,576.00 Ma rshall, Polk, $1,462,569.00 Garden Valley Technologies, $1,462,569.00 McCleod, M e e k e r, $1,840,250.00 Nuvera Communications, Inc., $1,840,250.00 McLeod, $99,155.53 Mediacom Minnesota LLC, $99,155.53 Meeker, $327,516.00 Meeker Cooperative Light & Power Assoc. - DBA Vibrant Broadband, $327,516.00 Mille Lacs, $1,594,397.16 Benton Cooperative Telephone Company, $1,118,289.16 Savage Communications Inc.,

$476,108.00 Murray, $1,333,199.00 Wo o d st o ck Telephone Company, $1,333,199.00 Nicollet, $479,011.00 Nuvera Communications, Inc., $479,011.00 Olmsted, $1,620,007.00 Kasson & Mantorville Te l e p h o n e C o m p a n y, $1,620,007.00 Olmsted, D o dge, $1,498,115.00 Kasson & Mantorville Te l e p h o n e C o m p a n y, $1,498,115.00 Otter Tail, $4,522,365.90 East Otter Tail Telephone Co. dba Arvig, $1,140,704.90 Otter Tail Telcom, LLC, $3,381,661.00 Pine, Kanabec, $4,750,000.00 East Cent ral Energy, $4,750,000.00 Pope, $4,248,796.00 Hanson Communications, Inc., $4,248,796.00 Redwood, $2,259,955.04 Hanson Communications, Inc., $923,918.00 Redwood County Telephone Co. dba Arvig, $1,336,037.04 Saint Louis, $7,925,722.53 Mediacom Minnesota LLC, $7,363,624.53

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Continued from Front - Landkamer Talks Budget irrational.”

The full board of the commissioners review the budget after that process. That happens late August, beginning of September, Landkamer explained to Olson on the broadcast. Counties, by

state statute, have to set their preliminary levy by September 30. From summer to fall, the committee, department heads and commisioners are charged with proposing a sensible levy to the county. This year, it

was set at 5.2 percent at the September 27 meeting of the County Board.

“We did have a couple of conversations following that meeting because we did receive some additional information,”

Landkamer said.

Landkamer metioned the importance of the truth in taxation meeting that takes place for county residents to come learn about the budget process and what is involved in the county

levy process and budget setting agenda.

“Unfortunately, we only had about four people show up,” she added. “They had some questions and conerns about the value of their home.”

The proeprty and public services director was available to answer those questions.

The County Commissioners will make a final decision on the levy at their December 13 meeting.

Savage Communications Inc., $562,098.00 Sa i nt L ou is, Ca ss, $4,857,030.00 Cnnsolidated Telephone Company, $4,857,030.00

Scott, $2,436,427.00 Nuvera Communications, Inc., $2,436,427.00 Sherburne, $1,075,943.50 Tekstar Communications, Inc. dba Arvig, $1,075,943.50

Stearns, $5,721,534.00 Albany Mutual Telephone, $746,964.00 Melrose Telephone Co. dba Arvig, $4,974,570.00 Steele, $158,052.00

Spectr um Mid-Amer ica, LLC managed by Charter Com munications I n c., $158,052.00 Washington, $975,131.00 M i d c o n t i n e n t

Communications, $975,131.00 Wilkin, $2,157,663.00 Red River Rural Telephone Association, $2,157,663.00 Winona, $3,218,201.00 Ace Telephone Association,

Inc., $3,218,201.00 Wright, $2,832,155.00 Spectr um Mid-Amer ica, LLC managed by Charter Com munications I n c., $2,832,155.00

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SBA Minnesota Reports Increased Seasonal Load Limit Notification MNDOT Update on Winter Load Increases: Winter load Small Business Lending in FY2022 increases begin in the north-central seasonal load limit zone MINNEAPOLIS –U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)backed loan programs supported guarantees for 178 Minnesota lenders totaling 1,864 loans and over $956 million for Minnesota small businesses in the 7(a) and 504 programs in Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22) ending September 30.

The 7a Loan Program supported 1489 loans for $629,263,400 and the 504 Loan Program supported 375 loans for $326,931,000 across Minnesota in FY22. The 504 Program saw increase in loan dollars by 16% from FY21, an already historic year for the program. Minnesota also saw an increase of the share of guaranteed loan dollars and number of loans to American Indian, Asian and Pacific Islander, Black, and Hispanic borrowers as compared to FY21.

SBA Minnesota District Director Brian McDonald reflects on the strong partnerships SBA enjoys with lenders to support the small business ecosystem in Minnesota.

“The increased access to SBA loan programs for diverse populations in Minnesota is very promising.” said McDonald, “We couldn’t have achieved these numbers without the hard work and dedication to small business growth from our SBA lending partners. We are grateful for their support as they help small businesses start, grow, build, and expand across our state and we

look forward to the continued partnership in the year to come.”

Nine active Minnesota SBA Microlenders made 207 loans in FY22, totaling over $3.2 million with an average loan size of $15,688.93 supporting 869 jobs statewide. In FY22, SBA Microlenders increased number of loans to 100% womenowned businesses by 12%. SBA Microlenders also increased number of loans to Asian and Black borrowers across the state, as compared to FY21.

“The uptick of SBA-backed loans indicates a healthy doubling down and belief by investors and community stakeholders that small businesses are essential for inclusive economic recovery and prosperity,” said SBA Great Lakes Regional Administrator Geri Aglipay. “More capital is flowing to American small businesses due to opportunities from historic bi-partisan policies created under the Biden Administration and the President’s commitment to strengthen equitable access to capital through SBA and SBA’s with no-cost resources and programs.”

National numbers are due to be released next week.

About the U.S. Small Business Administration The U.S. Small Business Administration makes the American dream of business ownership a reality. As the only go-to resource and voice for

small businesses backed by the strength of the federal government, the SBA empowers entrepreneurs and small business owners with the resources and support they need to start, grow or expand their businesses, or recover from a declared disaster.

It delivers services through an extensive network of SBA field offices and partnerships with public and private organizations.

To learn more, visit www.sba. gov.

About SBA-backed loan programs The SBA guaranteed loan program helps small businesses get loans by working with lenders to provide loans to small businesses. Loans guaranteed by the SBA range from small to large and can be used for most business purposes, including longterm fixed assets and operating capital. Despite significant progress in its traditional lending programs, the agency is acutely aware of gaps that persist for certain communities in accessing capital. The SBA’s existing loan programs serve an important role in credit markets for small businesses, particularly those with collateral and demonstrated revenue that are denied a loan by a commercial bank or often lack relationships with established lenders. For more information about SBA’s loan programs, financial assistance, and other services, visit www.sba.gov.

The final audit process is taking longer than expected.

The draft audit was presented to the finance committee on December 8th. Our auditor needs to have their work run through compliance and review within their organization. This is the quality assurance process they use to validate their work.

They are behind due schedule to work volume. A special meeting has been set for the board to hear the audit and approve it. We need to have the board approved audit to the state by December 31, 2022.

It is that time of the year where I spend time reviewing district programs and work with the principals on the review process for their building level programs. To offer the best programming for our students, we

need to constantly evaluate what we are doing today – the impact we are making in student SEL, academics and prepping them for life after high school. The program review will be ongoing through February.

I am working with Adam Towels on the proposed drone policy that was introduced at the November meeting. I have pulled it for the final reading as he and I both work on adjustments based on cause/effect of the policy locally. This also includes working with the city and county – regulatory and law enforcement.

We continue our work on equity learning with our staff.

At the November staff development day, time was spent viewing videos and answering self ref lection questions regarding

poverty awareness, homelessness, hunger, and disabilities.

We are planning more sessions in January considering different cultures and religions.

Mimi Chough (Mental Health Therapist from Greater MN) is part of a statewide cohort on mental health programs/supports for schools. Her and I meet frequently to discuss data points, programs, trainings and how to best support staff. After surveying our student support staff, we have narrowed our focus for the rest of the year on resource mapping (what is out there for our different levels of needs – classroom, building, families, district) and the reporting/tracking process to monitor who is where, who needs what, how long are they needing support, etc.

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The Minnesota Department of Transportation will begin winter load increases on unrestricted highways in the NORTHCENTRAL zone at 12:01 AM on Monday, December 12, 2022.

Winter load increases will begin in the north zone on Friday, December 9, 2022.

Seasonal load limit zones and restricted routes can be found on the MnDOT load limits map.

Start and end dates and other load limit information are shown at mndot.gov/loadlimits.

Vehicles will be allowed to operate up to 10 percent over the standard legal maximum loads on unrestricted highways during the winter load increase period.

However, trucks must comply with current registration weight laws and not exceed registered gross weight tolerances. Please

check with local agencies (cities, counties and townships) prior to increasing any weights on their routes. The sign erected on the roadway governs the load limit in effect. A winter weight increase permit is required to take advantage of the 10 percent weight increase on interstate highways only; a permit is not required for state trunk highways.

MnDOT will report start and end dates on its 24-hour automated message center at 1-800-7236543 for the U.S. and Canada, and locally at 651-366-5400 for the Minneapolis/St. Paul area.

For questions about legal axle weight during SLR; Gross Vehicle Weight Schedule, call: Minnesota Department of Public Safety State Patrol – Commercial Vehicle Enforcement 651-350-

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For questions about oversize/ overweight loads/permitting call: Minnesota Department of Transportation Freight and Commercial Vehicle Operations – Oversize/Overweight Permits 651-296-6000 Or email: ofcvopermits.dot@state.mn.us.

All changes are made with a minimum three calendar-day notice.

For the most current information, go to MnDOT’s automated 24-hour message center at 800-723-6543 for the U.S. and Canada, or 651-366-5400 for the Minneapolis/St. Paul area. This information is also published on the MnDOT seasonal load limits website at mndot.gov/loadlimits.

For updated road condition information, call 511 or visit www.511mn.org.

Lafayette City Council to Meet December 12 to Address Water, Zoning and Other Issues The Lafayette City Council will hold its regular meeting on Monday, December 12 to hear from Martens Solar on zoning and the Heimat Properties LLC zoning requests. A new proposed solar garden permit will also be looked at (refer to the Ledger front page).

The RO water project update will be presented at the city council meeting. This has been an

ongoing project.

Pay equity and building code discussions are also set to take place at the council meeting.

A public hearing will be set for Martens Solar application.

The fire department’s 2023 officers and resignations of two firefighers will also be discussed at the council meeting Monday.

Several other resolutions will be on the table at the meeting as

well.

A resolution to certify the utility is one. The city also wants to adopt a resolution to finalize a park and rec agreement before a January deadline. Absolving a loan for wastewater to water as a resolution will also be brought forth by the city council. Finally, the council will vote on approving a final budget for 2023 in another resolution.

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ĞĐ͘ ϭϵ

', ͬdͬD>

Ăƚ EŝĐŽůůĞƚ

:ĂŶ͘ ϭϵ :ĂŶ͘ ϭϵ

>ŽLJŽůĂ EŝĐŽůůĞƚ

Ăƚ DĂĚĞůŝĂ Ăƚ D t

:ĂŶ͘ Ϯϯ

ůĞǀĞůĂŶĚ

Ăƚ ^ƚ͘ ůĂŝƌ

:ĂŶ͘ Ϯϰ :ĂŶ͘ Ϯϰ :ĂŶ͘ Ϯϰ

ͬ EŝĐŽůůĞƚ D t

Ăƚ >ŽLJŽůĂ Ăƚ ', ͬdͬD> Ăƚ DĂĚĞůŝĂ

:ĂŶ͘ Ϯϳ :ĂŶ͘ Ϯϳ :ĂŶ͘ Ϯϳ :ĂŶ͘ Ϯϳ

> tD ^ƚ͘ ůĂŝƌ D t DĂĚĞůŝĂ

Ăƚ ͬ Ăƚ ', ͬdͬD> Ăƚ ůĞǀĞůĂŶĚ Ăƚ EŝĐŽůůĞƚ

:ĂŶ͘ ϯϬ :ĂŶ͘ ϯϬ :ĂŶ͘ ϯϬ :ĂŶ͘ ϯϬ

', ͬdͬD> >ŽLJŽůĂ DĂĚĞůŝĂ ^ƚ͘ ůĂŝƌ

Ăƚ ͬ Ăƚ ůĞǀĞůĂŶĚ Ăƚ > tD Ăƚ D t

&Ğď͘ Ϯ &Ğď͘ Ϯ &Ğď͘ Ϯ

DĂĚĞůŝĂ D t > tD

Ăƚ ', ͬdͬD> Ăƚ ͬ Ăƚ EŝĐŽůůĞƚ

ĞĐ͘ ϱ ĞĐ͘ ϱ ĞĐ͘ ϱ

ůĞǀĞůĂŶĚ >ŽLJŽůĂ D t

Ăƚ ', ͬdͬD> Ăƚ ^ƚ͘ ůĂŝƌ Ăƚ > tD

&Ğď͘ ϯ

>ŽLJŽůĂ

Ăƚ ^ƚ͘ ůĂŝƌ

ĞĐ͘ ϲ

DĂĚĞůŝĂ

Ăƚ ͬ'

&Ğď͘ ϲ

ͬ

Ăƚ DĂĚĞůŝĂ

&Ğď͘ ϳ &Ğď͘ ϳ &Ğď͘ ϳ

', ͬdͬD> EŝĐŽůůĞƚ ůĞǀĞůĂŶĚ

Ăƚ >ŽLJŽůĂ Ăƚ ^ƚ͘ ůĂŝƌ Ăƚ > tD

ĞĐ͘ ϴ ĞĐ͘ ϴ

EŝĐŽůůĞƚ ͬ'

Ăƚ >ŽLJŽůĂ Ăƚ ůĞǀĞůĂŶĚ

ĞĐ͘ ϵ

> tD

Ăƚ DĂĚĞůŝĂ

&Ğď͘ ϭϬ &Ğď͘ ϭϬ &Ğď͘ ϭϬ &Ğď͘ ϭϬ

D t EŝĐŽůůĞƚ ůĞǀĞůĂŶĚ ^ƚ͘ ůĂŝƌ

Ăƚ >ŽLJŽůĂ Ăƚ ͬ Ăƚ ', ͬdͬD> Ăƚ > tD

ĞĐ͘ ϭϯ ĞĐ͘ ϭϯ ĞĐ͘ ϭϯ ĞĐ͘ ϭϯ

D t DĂĚĞůŝĂ EŝĐŽůůĞƚ >ŽLJŽůĂ

Ăƚ ', ͬdͬD> Ăƚ ůĞǀĞůĂŶĚ Ăƚ > tD Ăƚ ͬ'

EŝĐŽůůĞƚ >ŽLJŽůĂ ^ƚ͘ ůĂŝƌ ', ͬdͬD>

Ăƚ ůĞǀĞůĂŶĚ Ăƚ > tD Ăƚ DĂĚĞůŝĂ Ăƚ D t

ĞĐ͘ ϭϱ ĞĐ͘ ϭϱ

D t DĂĚĞůŝĂ

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ĞĐ͘ ϮϬ ĞĐ͘ ϮϬ ĞĐ͘ ϮϬ

DĂĚĞůŝĂ >ŽLJŽůĂ ^ƚ͘ ůĂŝƌ

Ăƚ D t Ăƚ ͬ Ăƚ ůĞǀĞůĂŶĚ

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:ĂŶ͘ ϱ :ĂŶ͘ ϱ :ĂŶ͘ ϱ :ĂŶ͘ ϱ

ůĞǀĞůĂŶĚ ͬ D t > tD

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ͬ DĂĚĞůŝĂ > tD >ŽLJŽůĂ

Ăƚ ^ƚ͘ ůĂŝƌ Ăƚ ůĞǀĞůĂŶĚ Ăƚ D t Ăƚ EŝĐŽůůĞƚ

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> tD D t DĂĚĞůŝĂ ůĞǀĞůĂŶĚ

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&Ğď͘ ϭϳ

ͬ

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:ĂŶ͘ ϭϰ

> tD

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:ĂŶ͘ ϭϳ

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Ăƚ ͬ

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Ăƚ ůĞǀĞůĂŶĚ Ăƚ > tD

&Ğď͘ Ϯϰ

ͬ

Ăƚ D t

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', ͬdͬD>

Ăƚ ͬ' Ͳ WW

:ĂŶ͘ ϭϰ

> tD

Ăƚ ^ƚ͘ ůĂŝƌ

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D t ůĞǀĞůĂŶĚ ', ͬdͬD> DĂĚĞůŝĂ

Ăƚ >ŽLJŽůĂ Ăƚ ^ƚ͘ ůĂŝƌ Ăƚ > tD Ăƚ EŝĐŽůůĞƚ

:ĂŶ͘ ϮϬ :ĂŶ͘ ϮϬ :ĂŶ͘ ϮϬ :ĂŶ͘ ϮϬ

^ƚ͘ ůĂŝƌ ', ͬdͬD> ͬ' > tD

Ăƚ >ŽLJŽůĂ Ăƚ ůĞǀĞůĂŶĚ Ăƚ DĂĚĞůŝĂ Ăƚ D t

:ĂŶ͘ Ϯϯ :ĂŶ͘ Ϯϯ :ĂŶ͘ Ϯϯ :ĂŶ͘ Ϯϯ

D t DĂĚĞůŝĂ >ŽLJŽůĂ ůĞǀĞůĂŶĚ

Ăƚ ^ƚ͘ ůĂŝƌ Ăƚ > tD Ăƚ EŝĐŽůůĞƚ Ăƚ ͬ'

:ĂŶ͘ Ϯϲ :ĂŶ͘ Ϯϲ :ĂŶ͘ Ϯϲ :ĂŶ͘ Ϯϲ

ůĞǀĞůĂŶĚ ', ͬdͬD> > tD ͬ'

Ăƚ DĂĚĞůŝĂ Ăƚ D t Ăƚ EŝĐŽůůĞƚ Ăƚ >ŽLJŽůĂ

:ĂŶ͘ ϯϭ :ĂŶ͘ ϯϭ :ĂŶ͘ ϯϭ :ĂŶ͘ ϯϭ

DĂĚĞůŝĂ EŝĐŽůůĞƚ >ŽLJŽůĂ D t

Ăƚ ', ͬdͬD> Ăƚ ^ƚ͘ ůĂŝƌ Ăƚ > tD Ăƚ ͬ'

Ăƚ EŝĐŽůůĞƚ Ăƚ ^ƚ͘ ůĂŝƌ

&Ğď͘ Ϯ

ůĞǀĞůĂŶĚ

Ăƚ > tD

> tD ', ͬdͬD> ͬ' ^ƚ͘ ůĂŝƌ

Ăƚ >ŽLJŽůĂ Ăƚ DĂĚĞůŝĂ Ăƚ D t Ăƚ EŝĐŽůůĞƚ

&Ğď͘ ϯ &Ğď͘ ϯ &Ğď͘ ϯ &Ğď͘ ϯ

ůĞǀĞůĂŶĚ ͬ' DĂĚĞůŝĂ EŝĐŽůůĞƚ

Ăƚ >ŽLJŽůĂ Ăƚ ^ƚ͘ ůĂŝƌ Ăƚ D t Ăƚ ', ͬdͬD>

ĞĐ͘ ϭϵ ĞĐ͘ ϭϵ ĞĐ͘ ϭϵ

', ͬdͬD> >ŽLJŽůĂ D t

Ăƚ EŝĐŽůůĞƚ Ăƚ ůĞǀĞůĂŶĚ Ăƚ DĂĚĞůŝĂ

&Ğď͘ ϲ &Ğď͘ ϲ &Ğď͘ ϲ &Ğď͘ ϲ

>ŽLJŽůĂ D t ^ƚ͘ ůĂŝƌ EŝĐŽůůĞƚ

Ăƚ ', ͬdͬD> Ăƚ ůĞǀĞůĂŶĚ Ăƚ > tD Ăƚ ͬ'

ĞĐ͘ ϮϬ

^ƚ͘ ůĂŝƌ

Ăƚ D t

:ĂŶ͘ ϲ :ĂŶ͘ ϲ :ĂŶ͘ ϲ

', ͬdͬD> ůĞǀĞůĂŶĚ ͬ'

Ăƚ >ŽLJŽůĂ Ăƚ D t Ăƚ EŝĐŽůůĞƚ

&Ğď͘ ϵ &Ğď͘ ϵ &Ğď͘ ϵ &Ğď͘ ϵ

^ƚ͘ ůĂŝƌ EŝĐŽůůĞƚ >ŽLJŽůĂ > tD

Ăƚ ', ͬdͬD> Ăƚ ůĞǀĞůĂŶĚ Ăƚ DĂĚĞůŝĂ Ăƚ ͬ'

:ĂŶ͘ ϵ :ĂŶ͘ ϵ :ĂŶ͘ ϵ :ĂŶ͘ ϵ

DĂĚĞůŝĂ ', ͬdͬD> ͬ' ůĞǀĞůĂŶĚ

Ăƚ >ŽLJŽůĂ Ăƚ ^ƚ͘ ůĂŝƌ Ăƚ > tD Ăƚ EŝĐŽůůĞƚ

&Ğď͘ ϭϳ

^ƚ͘ ůĂŝƌ

Ăƚ ͬ'

&Ğď͘ ϮϮ

ůůͲ ŽŶĨ͘ DĞĞƚŝŶŐ

Ăƚ ͬ

:ĂŶ͘ ϭϮ :ĂŶ͘ ϭϮ :ĂŶ͘ ϭϮ :ĂŶ͘ ϭϮ

ͬ' > tD ^ƚ͘ ůĂŝƌ EŝĐŽůůĞƚ

Ăƚ ', ͬdͬD> Ăƚ ůĞǀĞůĂŶĚ Ăƚ DĂĚĞůŝĂ Ăƚ D t

ĞĐ͘ Ϯ ĞĐ͘ Ϯ ĞĐ͘ Ϯ ĞĐ͘ ϯ

> tD ϳϯ ^ƚ͘ ůĂŝƌ ϱϴ D t ϱϯ EŝĐŽůůĞƚ ϳϮ

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