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Trump, Xi Jinping discuss Chinese beef markets
THURSDAY, APRIL 20, 2017
The central Minnesota shepherd
BY ROGER STROM The Business of Farming
Given the situation with North Korea and their nuclear missile development and China’s ability to inÁuence that little country, you would think farm trade would be the last thing on the minds of President Trump and China President Xi Jinping when they met. But to the surprise of many, the leaders took the time to discuss the Chinese ban on U.S. beef exports, striking a deal to reopen that market. A ban has been in effect since 2003 after the discovery of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) in the U.S. herd. China is already one of the fastest-growing beef markets in the world with beef purchases increasing exponentially in recent years as their economy improves, driving consumer demand for high quality beef. Speaking at the National Institute of Animal Agriculture’s annual conference, Dr. Mark Lyons, Global Vice President and Head of Greater China for Alltech told producers, said, “Today, about 10 percent of the Chinese population has over $10,000 of disposable income. In a very short amount of time, by 2030, that number is going to go up to 35 percent. That 25 percent increase is the equivalent of the U.S. population. Opening the entire China region, which includes China, Hong Kong and Vietnam, has the potential to become a $7 billion market. On another subject: Fields are drying out and the planters are rolling through the Àelds. Outside of harvest season, this is one of the most exciting and busiest times to be farming. Farmers are moving fast and have a lot on their mind as they put in their crops, which make it one of the most dangerous times to be on the farm. This is especially true for children on farms. Not to be a downer, but there’s research that shows every day there are 33 children who are seriously injured in farm-related accidents. About every three days there is a child who dies in an agriculture-related incident. Being around farm machinery is the leading cause of fatalities (25 percent of the time). Motor vehicles, including ATVs, come in second and drowning is third. Every year, we preach “farm
PHOTOS BY JENNIFER COYNE
Mary Jo and Mike Fitzpatrick lamb 350 ewes each spring on their farm near Foley. The Fitzpatricks began this venture 40 years ago by purchasing 60 western ewes.
Fitzpatrick lambs 300 ewes each year BY JENNIFER COYNE STAFF WRITER
FOLEY –April is the start of another season for many farmers in central Minnesota as they prepare their equipment and Àelds for spring planting. For Mike Fitzpatrick, April signiÀes more than Àeldwork, but also new life. Fitzpatrick lambs more than 350 ewes during the spring on his farm near Foley. “I started raising sheep because I wanted to farm, and with sheep I could do that without investing in a lot of expensive equipment,” said Fitzpatrick, who farms with his wife, Mary Jo, and son, Josh. To start his Áock, Fitzpatrick purchased 60 older western ewes 40 years ago, and has since grown his Áock from within to keep up with the demanding market for lamb and wool. In Minnesota, the sheep industry has steadily increased over the years with an estimated 130,000 animals as of January 2017 used for breeding and market purposes, according to the United States Department of AgricultureNational Agricultural Statistics Service (USDA-NASS); that value up 4 percent from one year ago. “Raising sheep is not popular here like it is out west, but we don’t have the tougher forages and predators like they do,” Fitzpatrick said. More than 5 million sheep were
accounted for across the U.S. in January 2017, according to USDANASS, with the greatest numbers in Texas, California, Colorado, Wyoming and Utah. On April 10, Fitzpatrick
already had 55 breeding ewes give birth to more than 100 lambs, with an equally great amount ready to lamb in the coming days. “Last Monday we started lambing and it’s been busy,” Fitzpatrick said. “I’m in the barn all hours of the day, sometimes at 1 a.m., checking on the animals.” Every year, Fitzpatrick begins lambing during the Àrst week of April and continues throughout the
month. The breeding stock will lamb Àrst, and then the market stock begins after an eight-day hiatus. Although springtime quickly becomes a blur with Fitzpatrick’s Áock nearly doubling in size in a month’s time, the rush is anticipated as Fitzpatrick prepares for new life earlier in the year. Fitzpatrick: page 3B
Lambs are kept with their mothers after birth to ensure a healthy upbringing. The lambs and ewes are marked by numbers so the Fitzpatricks can identify who belongs with who.
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Fitzpatrick from front
In the fall, Fitzpatrick separates his ewes into two categories – breeding and market – and then, with 15 rams to choose from, he incorporates the appropriate males into each Áock. “The gestation period for sheep is 5 months, so we start breeding in November,” Fitzpatrick said. “We start with the breeding stock, and then wait about eight days before breeding with a terminal sire. That way, in the spring now, I know which lambs will be kept for breeding and which ones will be sent to the market.” At the same time, Fitzpatrick and his family schedules the ewes to be sheered. “When the rams go in, we set a date,” Fitzpatrick said. “Every spring, a few weeks out from lambing, the ewes are sheered by my sons. It’s a family thing – the grandkids, cousins, nieces and nephews all help out.” Without wool, the ewes give off more body heat, which help keep the barn warm when the newborn lambs arrive. As the sheep are let out to pasture, the lack of wool also aids in making sure the sheep return to shelter when inclement weather arrives, taking their lambs with them. “You have to be careful, though. You don’t want to sheer them too soon and have the wool grow back,” Fitzpatrick said. This year, 15 people helped Fitzpatrick, sheering the entire Áock and piling a Áatbed trailer high with packed wool. The wool will later be sold in the Illinois market. “We don’t raise sheep exclusively for wool. Right now, the price of wool isn’t great, but the extra pay helps,” Fitzpatrick said. Year after year, Fitzpatrick focuses on raising an elite breeding stock and selling quality lambs for market. “Lamb production is not what it used to be when I Àrst started, but there’s always people looking for meat,” Fitzpatrick said. Throughout the summer, Fitzpatrick will graze his Áock of sheep and supplement the market lambs’ diets with corn and oats. “My favorite job on the farm is watching them eat grass,” Fitzpatrick said,
PHOTOS BY JENNIFER COYNE
The photo caption from “Dairy producers receive
Mike Fitzpatrick lets out the pregnant ewes and rams from the barn during the day for exercise annual DHIA awards” in the April 6 issue should have read: and feed. Al Schmitt (right) of Schmitt Dairy accepts the awards for
lowest herd somatic cell count with a 98,000 raw score and 1.4 linear score from DHIA award sponsor Chris Carlson of Oak Park Co-op Creamery. Schmitt Dairy is comprised of Al and Brenda Schmitt and Mark and Natalie Schmitt. Schmitt Dairy sells their milk to Sunrise Ag. Chris Carlson continues to be employed by Oak Park Co-op Creamery.
Strom
from front safety” with similar statistics. Like many of you, they’re just numbers and percentages until I realized I personally know Àve farm families who have lost a son because everyone was in a hurry and no one was paying attention to the kids. Nearly every farmer I’ve ever met can tell you a story of someone losing a child. “Not this year.” Send the kids to Grandma’s and Grandpa’s if you have to…but keep them away from the tractors and other machinery.
The sheep eat corn silage as part of their diet. Fitzpatrick uses the guard rail to prevent the animals from climbing on top of the feed and injuring themselves.
jokingly. At 10 months of age, the lambs are fully-grown and ready for the market. When Fitzpatrick Àrst began marketing his sheep, he would sell them through the South St. Paul Stockyards. Now, he works with a broker in Chicago, Ill. “I always get the top of the market that way,” Fitzpatrick said. “There is a competitive market in Zumbrota or Detroit, Mich., if I’m looking to sell cull ewes at a different time.” Last year, Fitzpatrick sold 340 market lambs, keeping 80 for his breeding stock, and an additional 60 cull ewes. He plans to disperse his herd in a similar manner this year. While the sheep industry has provided the Fitzpatricks with a gratifying lifestyle, it has not always been easy. At
one point, Fitzpatrick’s Áock was infected with a dangerous, chronic pneumonia. “It was like Johnes, where you couldn’t tell if the older animals were infected, but the offspring would become infected if they were touched by their mothers,” Fitzpatrick said. “To clear up the herd, we raised all of the lambs artiÀcially, by bottle, until the infected ewes were no longer in the Áock.” Since the bout of illness, Fitzpatrick closely monitors his Áock while out on pasture for disease-infected wildlife and vegetation they may come across. “Things are going really
well now,” Fitzpatrick said. “And this year, we’re right on track for a large Áock of young lambs.” Fitzpatrick is plenty busy with the size of his Áock, but wants to continue evolving in the future – not with numbers, but with technology. In time, the family hopes to implement an ultrasound test to know how many lambs each ewe is carrying and better improve their breeding management. For one central Minnesota shepherd, he’s grateful for the opportunities that have been presented and what lies ahead for the Fitzpatrick family’s sheep farm.
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Got Waterhemp? Palmer Amaranth has gotten a lot of media attention since last fall when it was found in Yellow Medicine County. The key is to know what it looks like and to make an ofÀcial identiÀcation with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. We hope we don’t Ànd more of it scattered around Minnesota. But… Tall waterhemp is scattered around a pretty good chunk of Minnesota and showing up on more farms every year. The key is to know what it looks like, to understand why it is giving us Àts, and then to deal with it accordingly and strategically. Tall waterhemp is in the amaranth (pigweed) family. It often grows to be taller plant than smooth or redroot pigweed. It tends to be a more “open” plant; and leaves tend to have a little longer and narrower shape. Unlike smooth and redroot pigweed, there are not hairs on the stems or leaves. The following discussion is based on information provided recently by state and regional extension agronomy staff. The full article with Àeld trial data can be found with an internet search for “Minnesota Crop News” and looking for the article “Got Waterhemp?...” In Stearns, Benton and Morrison Counties, you are welcome to give me a call through the county extension ofÀce or at the Benton County ofÀce, (320) 9685077 or (800) 964-4929. One of the key issues for waterhemp is peak emergence can occur as late as mid-July and continue into September. The second key issue is waterhemp populations are developing resistance to several key herbicide site-of-action groups. All weeds should be managed with the goal of reducing the risk of developing resistance to herbicides. Most waterhemp populations have been resistant to Group 2 herbicides like Pursuit,
BY DAN MARTENS University of MN Extension
Raptor, Permit, First Rate and others for a while. Glyphosate resistant waterhemp was Àrst reported in 2007. Group 14 PPO resistance was conÀrmed in southern Minnesota for the past two years. Group 14 includes products like Cobra, Flexstar, Cadet and others. Some populations are resistant to all three groups. As resistance issues build, switching to Liberty or dicamba tolerant soybeans are additional post emerge control options, but late applications or overuse can lead to more resistance. The “Got Waterhemp?”article suggest a “layered” herbicide application with Group 15 herbicides like Dual, Outlook and Warrant; or a Group 14 herbicide such as Valor pre-emerge followed by an additional Group 15 herbicide application about 30 days after planting. This extends seedling control through the peak waterhemp emergence period. One or both of these applications could include a post-emerge product if Àelds have weeds that are not controlled by these herbicides. The layered herbicide concept can be used for corn or soybeans, although speciÀc products used could be different. Farmers would also want to know whether herbicide residuals would affect crops grown the next year. Farm store agronomy reps should be familiar with these concepts and work with farmers toward cost effective weed control strategies that Àt budgets as well as they can. Giant ragweed is another
weed that is moving farther north in Minnesota, and farmers in this area should know what it looks like. It will commonly have leaves that are deeply divided into three lobes, sometimes Àve or more. It often shows up Àrst around ditches and wetter Àeld borders. Corn planting note: Dave Schwartz, former extension colleague, now a seed sales rep sent an email recently with some corn planting tips. For early planting considerations with variable weather and soil temperature conditions, Dave offers the reminder about seed imbibition – the process of the seed taking up water. If the soil is too cold, critical embryonic tissue can rupture and lead to corn leaÀng out underground and not Ànding its way up. For about the Àrst 48 hours after planting, when corn seeds absorb water, that is critical for soil to be at least 50 degrees where the seed is. I add it is important to know some soil temperature reports are based on a 6 inch depth. In this part of the world, a consistent temperature of 50 degrees at 6 inches may not occur until well into May, often later than best for corn yields. Recommended planting depth is commonly given as 1.75 to 2 inches deep. With warm weather, it could warm to 50 degrees at a 2 inch depth for a pretty good part of the day. When we have cold rain and snow mix in the forecast, or persistently colder weather spells, the imbibition problem is more likely to occur. It is more common to think about planting corn by the last week of April or Àrst week of May if Àelds dry out and warm up suitably for making a good seedbed. Patience often counts as much as persistence; and again make safety a priority as well.
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Rice Police Department activity Monday, April 3 0308 hrs – hit and run 1st Ave SW 2 assists; 1 permit issued Tuesday, April 4 1123 hrs – animal 800 block 10th Ave NE 1123 hrs – animal 300 block 5th St NE 1949 hrs – Àre Co Rd 12 1 assist Wednesday, April 5 2 trafÀc stops; 1 medical call; 2 records checks Thursday, April 6 1019 hrs – trafÀc accident 1st Ave SE/ 1st St 1449 hrs – suspicious activity Pine Rd NE 1634 hrs – theft 12500 block Fromlet Loop 2 trafÀc stops; 1 assist; 1 records check Friday, April 7 1007 hrs – utility problem Main St 3 trafÀc stops; 1 assist Saturday, April 8 1802 hrs – repo vehicle 2002 hrs – animal 1000 block 6th Ave NW 2 trafÀc stops; 3 assists Sunday, April 9 2123 hrs – vehicle
Sauk Rapids Police Department activity Monday, April 3 0424 hrs – suspicious activity 300 block Benton Dr N 0753 hrs – theft 300 block Industrial Blvd 1040 hrs – suspicious activity 900 block 1st Ave N 1302 hrs – theft 200 block 18th St N 1432 hrs – theft Benton Dr S 1508 hrs – suspicious activity 400 block 13th Ave S 1514 hrs – civil 1300 block 15th St NE 1550 hrs – vehicle 35th St NE/Mayhew Lake Rd 1650 hrs – child 100 block 15th St Ct 1706 hrs – welfare check 2000 block 14th St N in St. Cloud 1855 hrs – criminal damage to property 1400 block 2nd Ave S 2157 hrs – suspicious activity 2800 block 10th Ave NE 4 trafÀc stops; 2 assists; 5 pet licenses; 1 human services report Tuesday, April 4 0014 hrs – Àre 400 block 13th Ave S 1031 hrs – warrant 400 block 10th Ave N 1135 hrs – welfare check 300 block 13th St N 1142 hrs – child 300 block 3rd Ave S 1334 hrs – child 10th Ave NE 1342 hrs – child 1700 block Prairie View Lane NE 1736 hrs – trafÀc accident 3rd Ave S 1810 hrs – domestic 800 block Benton Dr N 2003 hrs – warrant 1200 block 2nd Ave N 2244 hrs – suspicious activity 400 block River Ave S 3 trafÀc stops; 1 medical call; 2 assists; 1 pet license; 1 records check Wednesday, April 5 0018 hrs – welfare check 2000 block Martini Dr 0027 hrs – drunk 0447 hrs – unwanted 800 block 2nd Ave N 0745 hrs – harassment 200 block 3rd Ave S 1135 hrs – animal 700 block 11 ½ St N 1144 hrs – animal 700 block 11 ½ St N 1404 hrs – theft 400 block Benton Dr S
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Public Notices REGULAR MEETING SAUK RAPIDS CITY COUNCIL SAUK RAPIDS GOVERNMENT CENTER, 250 Summit Ave N. Monday, March 27, 2017 6:00PM MINUTES
6:00 P.M. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Kurt Hunstiger called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. All members present. 2. Additions or Changes to the Agenda NONE 3. Approve the Agenda Motion: Moved by Councilperson Heinen and seconded by Councilperson Sauer to approve the Agenda. Motion carried unanimously. 4. Approve Minutes A. 3-13-17 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes Motion: Moved by Councilperson Ellering and seconded by Councilperson Thronson to approve the 3-13-17 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes. Motion carried unanimously. 5. Receive and File NONE 6. Mayor’s Communication • The Extra Mile Award Presented to John Heintze—Mayor Hunstiger presented the City’s Extra Mile Award to John Heintze. Heintze is a volunteer at Good Shepherd who was honored this year with two awards, the 2016 Aging Services District D Volunteer of the Year Award and the Excellence in Volunteerism Award from the Minnesota Association for Volunteer Administration (MAVA). Mayor Hunstiger noted that Heintze has been volunteering for Good Shepherd for over 25 years and has volunteered a total of 631 hours at Good Shepherd. Heintze’s volunteer efforts extend beyond Good Shepherd as he volunteers for a variety of other community organizations. Mayor Hunstiger thanked Heintze for going the extra mile with his volunteer efforts in the community. • Benton County Substance Use Prevention Coalition — Julie Willman,Benton County Human Services,discussed the purpose of the Benton County Substance Use Prevention Coalition and its efforts to create a positive culture so that Benton County youth can live substance free. Mayor Hunstiger read the Mayoral Proclamation that he signed recognizing the work of the Benton County Substance Use Prevention • 2nd Avenue North Neighborhood Meeting—Mayor Hunstiger said that he wanted to thank Police OfÀcer Charlie Swiggum for accompanying him as he spent nearly three hours visiting and meeting with the residents along 2nd Avenue North this last Saturday. Mayor Hunstiger said that the neighborhood is very appreciative of the Police Department and its efforts. 7. Audience Items/Visitors Total Time Limit 2 Minutes for Items NOT on the Agenda Tom Haaf, 2730 15th Street NE, noted that he owns a rental property at 2222 3rd Ave North, which is at the bottom of the 2nd Street Up The Hill project. Haaf expressed concern about the drainage that has occurred since the sidewalk was put in with the handicap accessibility improvements. Haaf requested that the drainage problems at 2222 3rd Ave North please be addressed. He also expressed concern about the alleyway where his renters park and how this was not brought back to grade when the tar was put in following the project. Ross Olson noted that this is a County project, so Haaf’s concerns will need to be appropriately shared with Chris Byrd, County Engineer. Olson explained that ultimately the County has to resolve any drainage issues that resulted from this County project. Haaf stated that the second reason that he is in attendance tonight is that he is the organizer of the “Stand Together to Vote No” group as it pertains to the Sauk Rapids-Rice School District referendum. Haaf said that he hopes that the City Council will join him in his efforts regarding the District’s proposed referendum. Haff noted that the Sauk Rapids-Rice School District needs to work within its means just like any other business is required to do Mayor Hunstiger stated that Haaf’s concerns need to be shared with the Sauk Rapids-Rice School Board as the City Council does not make decisions for the School Board. 8. Public Hearings NONE
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THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: December 21, 2012 M O RT G A G O R : Joshua Cox, a single person. MORTGAGEE: Navy Federal Credit Union. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded January 3, 2013 Benton County Recorder, Document No. 393851. ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: NONE TRANSACTION AGENT: NONE TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: NONE LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Navy Federal Credit Union R E S I D E N T I A L MORTGAGE SERVICER: Navy Federal Credit Union M O R T G A G E D PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1100 Strawberry Court, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 190389900 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 12, Block 2, Garden Brook Plat 3. COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Benton ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $174,900.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $163,294.53 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: June 06, 2017 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Benton County Sheriff’s OfÀce,
581 Highway 23 Northeast Foley, MN to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys’ fees allowed by law subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. §580.07. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owneroccupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on December 06,2017 unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032. M O RT G A G O R ( S ) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE:None “THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL R E P R E S E N TAT I V E S OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.” Dated: March 24, 2017 Navy Federal Credit Union Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/ Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 134 - 17-002454 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Document version 1.1 December 11, 2013 17-002454 FC Benton County Sheriff Comments: NO FRIDAY SALES - Send selfaddress stamped envelope or docs will not be returned Jaynehoemj@co.benton. mn.us R-14-6B
9. Consent Agenda A. Approve Rapids River Days Parade Route B. Approve Purchase of Tank Mixer for High School Water Tower C. Approve Vehicle Repair Cost D. Approve Attendance to the MMBA Annual Conference E. Approve 2017 Captain Selections for the Fire Department F. Approve 2017 Fire Department 2nd Assistant Chief Position G. Accept the Resignation of a Fire Fighter H. Approve Plumbing and Mechanical Contractor Licenses for 2017 Motion: Moved by Councilperson Heinen and seconded by Councilperson Thronson to approve agenda items 9A-9H. Motion carried unanimously. 10. Regular Agenda A. Neils Property Presentation Doug Boser, Boser Construction, presented on a progressive new development, which they are planning to call Golden Spike Commons. The Development is a 6 lot commercial plat. The City owns one of the lots, the closed Super America store sits on another lot, and the other 4 lots are owned by the Neil’s family. Boser shared a marketing video that had been created to highlight the Golden Spike Commons area. He noted that this area provides the only St. Cloud area exit on Highway 10 that is currently ready to develop new businesses. Boser shared his vision for this area, which he refered to as a lifestyle center where a resident can park once and enjoy a variety of shops. He said that what he and his team are envisioning for this area are modern and upscale shops, bakeries, restaurants with drive-thru options that are possibly a healthier alternative to your typical fast food restaurants, banks, hair salons, and a chiropractic clinic. Boser said that there will be a free pet park and plenty of LED lighting to make this a pedestrian friendly area. B. Hazardous Building Abatement at 1045 10th Ave North Todd Schultz advised the Council that the City has been working to address issues at 1045 10th Avenue North since the summer of 2015. Schultz said that after exhausting all other options, the City adopted a Resolution which ordered the abatement of the hazardous building at 1045 10th Avenue North. The property owner was provided with notice of the order and failed to comply. The City Àled an action with Benton County District Court for summary enforcement in June of 2016. The property owner did not respond to the lawsuit, so the Court issued a default judgment order on August 18, 2016 allowing the City to demolish the structure and assess the cost to the property. Schultz stated that it should be noted that the property owner submitted a letter on February 13, 2017 proposing another voluntary resolution. The City responded again laying out the conditions for a voluntary resolution and a deadline of March 10, 2017. The property owner removed some junk from the yard, but the deadline passed without substantial action from the property owner. Schultz explained that based on the prior direction of the City Council, staff is beginning the process of arranging for demolition and removal of the personal property in accordance with the court order for abatement. He stated that due to the seriousness of the abatement, staff wanted to provide the Council with this update and a Ànal opportunity for input or questions. Councilperson Heinen noted that the City did give the property owner opportunities to correct the problem and appropriate notiÀcation was provided at every point in this process. Schultz stated that this was correct. 11. Other Staff Items • 04-04-2017 Open Book Board of Appeal and Equalizatin Meeting Ross Olson reminded the City Council and those in the audience or watching at home that the Open Book Board of Appeal and Equalization Meeting will take place on April 4th at 9:30 a.m. in the Council Chambers at the Sauk Rapids Government Center. 12. Other Council Items and Communications NONE 13. Approve List of Bills and Claims Motion: Moved by Councilperson Sauer and seconded by Councilperson Thronson to approve the List of Bills and Claims. Motion carried unanimously. 14. Adjournment Motion: Moved by Councilperson Thronson and seconded by Councilperson Ellering to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Hunstiger adjourned the meeting at 6:46 p.m. R-16-1B
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NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO Mortgage dated May 4, 2014, beginning. VERIFICATION OF THE and Àled for record on June Street Address: 3052 Quarry DEBT AND IDENTITY OF 20, 2014, as document number Road, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR 403885, in the ofÀce of the Tax I.D. Number: 11-00138-00 WITHIN THE TIME County Recorder of and for and will be sold by the Sheriff of Benton County, Minnesota at PROVIDED BY LAW IS Benton County, Minnesota. NOT AFFECTED BY THIS 2. The original principal amount public auction on Wednesday, secured by the Mortgage was: May 10, 2017, at 10:00 o’clock ACTION. $50,000.00. a.m. at OfÀce of the Benton Date: March 20, 2017 YOU ARE NOTIFIED THAT: 3. No action or proceeding County Sheriff, 581 Highway 1. Default has occurred in at law is now pending to 23, Foley, Minnesota 56329. the conditions of that certain recover the debt secured by the 7. The time allowed by law Mortgage dated September 27, Mortgage, or any part thereof. for redemption of Mortgagors Mortgagors’ personal 2005, executed by NORBERT 4. The holder of the Mortgage or FRIEDMAN AND PATRICIA has complied with all conditions representatives or assigns is to acceleration twelve (12) months after the FRIEDMAN, husband and precedent wife, as joint tenants, whose of the debt secured by the date of sale. address is 3052 Quarry Mortgage and foreclosure of 8. The date on or before which Road, Sauk Rapids, MN the Mortgage, and all notice the Mortgagors must vacate 56379, as mortgagors, to ST. and other requirements of the property if the Mortgage is not reinstated under Minn. STEPHEN STATE BANK, as applicable statutes. mortgagee, and Àled for record 5. At the date of this notice, the Stat. § 580.30 or the property on November 14, 2005, as amount due on the Mortgage, redeemed under Minn. Stat. document number A332646, and taxes, if any, paid by the § 580.23 is May 10, 2018, at in the ofÀce of the County holder of the Mortgage is: 11:59 p.m. If the foregoing date is a Saturday, Sunday, or Recorder of and for Benton $27,367.55. County, Minnesota; which 6. Pursuant to the power of sale legal holiday, then the date to Mortgage was subsequently in the Mortgage, the Mortgage vacate is the next business day modiÀed by a ModiÀcation will be foreclosed, on the land at 11:59 p.m. 9. THE TIME ALLOWED BY of Mortgage dated April 25, described as follows: That part of the South LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY 2008, and Àled for record on May 14, 2008, as document half of the Southeast Quarter THE MORTGAGORS, THE number A357401, in the ofÀce of the Northeast Quarter (S1/2 MORTGAGORS’ PERSONAL of the County Recorder of and SE1/4 NE1/4) of Section R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S (14), Township OR ASSIGNS MAY BE for Benton County, Minnesota; Fourteen and which Mortgage was Thirty-six (36) North, Range REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS subsequently assigned to Thirty-one (31) West, Forth IF A JUDICIAL ORDER ENTERED UNDER SENTRY BANK, F/K/A Principal Meridian, Benton IS FIRST STATE BANK OF ST. County, Minnesota, Described MINN. STAT. § 582.032, AMONG JOSEPH, AS SUCCESSOR IN as follows: Commencing at the DETERMINING, INTEREST TO ST. STEPHEN Northeast corner of said South OTHER THINGS THAT THE PREMISES STATE BANK, by a Receiver’s half of the Southeast Quarter MORTGAGED Assignment of Mortgage dated of the Northeast Quarter (S1/2 ARE IMPROVED WITH A April 28, 2010, and Àled for SE1/4 NE1/4); thence South RESIDENTIAL DWELLING record on May 25, 2010, as 00 degrees 28 minutes 21 OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, document number A374304, seconds East on an assumed ARE NOT PROPERTY in the ofÀce of the County bearing along the East line of USED IN AGRICULTURAL Recorder of and for Benton said Section Fourteen (14) a PRODUCTION, AND ARE County, Minnesota; and which distance of 112.64 feet to the ABANDONED. Mortgage was subsequently point of beginning of the tract THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO modiÀed by a ModiÀcation to be described; thence continue COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY of Mortgage dated April 30, South 00 degrees 28 minutes INFORMATION OBTAINED 2013, and Àled for record on 21 seconds East along said WILL BE USED FOR THAT May 28, 2013, as document East line 189.07 feet; thence PURPOSE. number 396977, in the ofÀce North 89 degrees 00 Minutes Sentry Bank, Mortgagee by of the County Recorder of and 40 seconds West, parallel with Assignment GRAY, PLANT, MOOTY, for Benton County, Minnesota; the North line of said South MOOTY & BENNETT, P.A. and which Mortgage was Half of the Southeast quarter By: /s/ Andrew J. Steil subsequently modiÀed by a of the Northeast Quarter (S1/2 Andrew J. Steil #387048 ModiÀcation of Mortgage dated SE1/4 NE1/4) 956.79 feet to 1010 West St. Germain Street November 4, 2013, and Àled the Southeasterly right of way Suite 500 for record on January 2, 2014, line of Benton County Road St. Cloud, MN 56301 as document number 401409, Number 57; thence north 22 (320) 252-4414 in the ofÀce of the County degrees 44 minutes 24 seconds Attorneys for Sentry Bank Recorder of and for Benton East along said right of way R-12-6B County, Minnesota; and which 203.5 feet; thence South 89 Mortgage was subsequently degrees 00 minutes 40 seconds modiÀed by a ModiÀcation of East 876.56 feet to the point of
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Name: Dr. Bonnie Miller, large animal veterinarian for Mille Lacs Veterinary Clinic, of Foley Schooling: Bachelor of Science in animal science with a minor in animal ecology and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree, both from Iowa State University. Years in practice: 15
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Dr. Bonnie Miller is a large animal veterinarian at the Foley location of Mille Lacs Veterinary Clinic.
Tell us about your practice. Mille Lacs Vet Clinic has three ofÀces — one in Milaca, Foley and Becker. The ofÀce in Becker focuses on small animal, and at the Foley and Milaca clinics, we have staff on hand for small and large animal. My area of practice is primarily large animal, but I call myself a mixed-animal practitioner because I do horses, cattle, small ruminants, llamas and alpacas, and sometimes pigs. Occasionally, we see deer. Also, at my Àrst job I did quite a bit of small animal, so I will take care of the dogs and cats on the farms that I visit.
Large animal veterinarian Dr. Bonnie Miller (right) and Erin Wildman administer a numbing solution to a young goat April 18 at Mille Lacs Veterinary Clinic, Foley.
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The Benton County 4-H Wildlife Teams have plenty to celebrate as they all completed their competition season in the state project bowl April 8 at the Sauk Rapids High School. Three county teams advanced to the state competition and Ànished in the top six of their divisions – Senior Benton placed fourth, Senior Wildcats placed sixth and Junior Flyaway 23 placed third. “We are very proud of our teams for all of their hard work,” said Ann Olson, Benton County 4-H Program Coordinator. In total, 127 teams were registered for the event, with participation from more than 600 youth representing 56 counties. “We were very excited
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