Sauk Rapids Herald - November 30 edition

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Saturday, November 30, 2019

Vol. 165, 65, No. 344

11 2nd Ave. N., Unit 103, Sauk Rapids, Benton County, MN 56379

Ambassador Sauk Rapids-Rice honors usher in teachers of the year winter season Schiffler, Johnson receive with annual 2019-20 accolades festivities

BY ANNA HINKEMEYER STAFF WRITER

Holiday Parade of Lights and Family Fun Day is Dec. 7

SAUK RAPIDS — The Sauk Rapids Community Ambassador Organization will host the 12th annual Sauk Rapids Holiday Parade of Lights and Family Fun Day Saturday, Dec. 7. The event, which spans from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., is the largest fundraising activity for the organization.

2019 Sauk Rapids Community Ambassadors Anna Lucas, Kaeleigh Rainer and Morgan Thompson, along with board members, invite the public to partake in the activities.

Family fun day begins at 11 a.m. with kids bingo, food and refreshments at VFW Post No. 6992, 901 N. Benton Drive, Sauk Rapids. Children may try their hand at the game of bingo for a chance to win a selection from a large gift table. After the last game of bingo is called at approximately 2 p.m., Santa and Mrs. Claus will pay the children a visit until 3:30 p.m.

The VFW will also be the site of the evening steak fry which takes place from 5-8 and is served by the Sauk

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SAUK RAPIDS – The decision to become a teacher was a calling from an early age for Sauk Rapids-Rice School District sixth-grade teacher, Ashlee Johnson. But, for Justin Schiffler, fifth-grade teacher at Pleasantview Elementary School, the vocation to help children learn came later on in life.

“We have owned the bowling alley in Melrose for 45 years, so when I went to college it was for business and finance,” Schiffler said.

“My wife was already teaching when we met, and I would

spend my free time helping in her classroom. Eventually, my family convinced me to go back to school and now I teach. I have enjoyed every minute of it.”

Johnson and Schiffler were named the 2019-20 Sauk Rapids-Rice School District Teachers of the Year.

The district made the announcement in November.

“I was shocked when I found out,” Johnson said.

“But, I am extremely humbled and honored too. I just have to say I wouldn’t be the teacher I am without the support I have in this building.”

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dergarten student, she became a student helper for others to get on and off the bus, get ready for the end of the day and other tasks.

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and adolescent days, Johnson and a friend developed a neighborhood summer camp. For 25 cents, kids in the neighborhood could partake in outdoor and crafting activities.

“I think there was always a part of me that knew I would be a teacher,” Johnson said. “I got my degree in elementary education knowing I wanted

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Contributing to the community in a not so small way Virnig Manufacturing one of many businesses supporting local economy

BY NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

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Bryan Virnig, vice president of sales and marketing at Virnig Manufacturing Inc., stands at the facility Nov. 19 in Rice. The business employs 95 people.

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PUBLIC NOTICES

RICE – As shoppers took the highways to search out big box stores Black Friday, many drivers likely passed industrial parks of area cities. The large manufacturing businesses leave a lot to the imagination with their warehouse-style buildings, but only if one stops and wonders. Many people pass with a fleeting inquiry of, “What happens there?”

“We don’t have a retail front here, none of our product is sitting out either, so unless you’re curious and look up our website, you probably won’t know what we do,” said Bryan Virnig, vice president of sales and marketing at Virnig Manufacturing Inc. in Rice.

Yet, businesses located in

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the industrial and commercial zones of Sauk Rapids and Rice play a part in supporting the community and should not be forgotten when Small Business Saturday rolls around.

The companies employ a large number of people who either live within or around the municipalities – all of which spend dollars while commuting to and from work.

Virnig Manufacturing, a skid-steer attachment manufacturer, employs 95 people at its Gateway Drive location.

The business, which originated in Pierz, moved to Rice in 2001. Although its sales are executed through dealerships, purchases of the locally made products support small business similar to buying a cup

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Morgan Thompson (from left), Anna Lucas and Kaeleigh Rainer are the 2019 Sauk Rapids Community Ambassadors. They host the 12th annual Holiday Parade of Lights and Family Fun Day Dec. 7 in Sauk Rapids.

Holiday festivities from front Rapids Lions Club, as well as a silent auction from 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Community members can participate in activities in other areas in town. The Sauk Rapids Fire Department will be collecting toys at the fire hall for their annual Toys for Tots drive from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and again during the parade along the route. As they wrap up the in-house drive, runners will congregate in the fire hall parking lot to participate in the Trots for Tots event at 3 p.m. Those wishing to attend can participate in the fun run for free with the donation of a new, unwrapped childrens toy.

When nightfall nears, Second Avenue from Third Street South to Fourth Street North will fill with families awaiting the showcase of the Holiday Lights Parade. The parade begins at 5 p.m.

Visit the city of Sauk Rapids website at https:// www.ci.sauk-rapids.mn.us for more information about the event.

to teach higher elementary. Sixth grade is perfect.”

Johnson has taught sixth grade language arts at Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School for nine years. She began her position after obtaining her degree and licensure from St. Cloud State University. Johnson has helped coach basketball at both the middle and high schools, and coached one year of soccer.

“I love my classroom,” Johnson said. “It feels like home as does the rest of the school.

I moved here from the Twin Cities, and when I first started at Sauk Rapids, I was blown away.

They have become my family away from my family.”

Johnson had two teachers who have influenced her journey.

The first was a fourthgrade teacher, Mrs. McDonough, and the second was Mrs. Fischer, who was a part of the Excel program with Johnson.

“Both have helped me embody what it means to be a teacher,” Johnson said. “Mrs. McDonough had a great energy about her. She knew all her students and showed how much she cared. Then Mrs. Fischer is great too. One thing she taught me was, ‘If it doesn’t say you can’t, assume you can.’ That has carried me through life

29th Annual City of Sauk Rapids Lighting Contest The 29th annual City of Sauk Rapids Lighting Contest will be sponsored by the Sauk Rapids Herald and Coborn’s, of Sauk Rapids.

All those who reside within Sauk Rapids city limits are welcome to participate. This year’s contest will feature two categories – multi-color display and single-color display. Prizes are $100 Coborn’s gift cards awarded to each Ärst place category winner.

Winners will also receive a sign to place in their yard.

Judging will take place by an anonymous party the weekend of December 13-15 from 5-9 p.m.

All judges' decisions are Änal.

Winners will be announced in the Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, issue of the Sauk Rapids Herald.

Those wishing to participate in the contest should enter by sending their name, address and the category they wish to enter to the Sauk Rapids Herald ofÄce at 11 Second Ave N. Unit 103, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 or natasha@saukherald.com with the subject line: Lighting Contest.

Please contact the Sauk Rapids Herald at (320) 251-1971 with additional questions.

“Being a teacher is never something I considered growing up, and my family convincing me I should go back to school was the first time I entertained the thought. ” - Justin Schiffler and into my teaching.”

Johnson enjoys helping her students navigate the struggles of the social hierarchy that comes with being in middle school. She enjoys learning with them. But most of all, she enjoys building relationships.

“There are so many great moments in the year of being in sixth grade,” Johnson said.

“The times where we can be goofy or laid back allow the students to relax, but I admire their curiosity. They are at an age where they are creative and eager to learn. That makes every day worth it.”

A second career By the time Schiffler decided to return to college for his teaching degree, he had been versed in what it was to be a teacher.

“I always loved helping my wife in her

classroom,” Schiffler said. “Being a teacher is never something I considered growing up, and my family convincing me I should go back to school was the first time I entertained the thought.

I didn’t like school growing up, so it’s funny that I ended up teaching.”

Schiffler’s introduction to the Sauk RapidsRice School District came as a student teacher for Val Martin – a third grade teacher at Pleasantview. After college, Schiffler took his first job as a third grade teacher with Melrose Area Public Schools.

“I am glad I made my way back to Sauk Rapids-Rice,” Schiffler said. “The feel here is like nowhere else, especially at Pleasantview.”

Schiffler’s wife, Emily, is a third-grade teach-

er at Rice Elementary School.

Although the Sch Schiffl Sch er’s reside in Melrose, ros their children make the 40 minute commute with them to attend w school in the district. s “We love being a part of this amazing community,” Schiffler said. m “It “ says so much about the district here that we are willing to drive from Melrose to be here.”

Me Schiffler enjoys being with his students and doing what he can for doi them while they are in his classroom.

“I love how honest kids can be, how contagious their energy is and how beautifully oblivious they are to things going on in the world,” Schiffler said.

“They don’t care about anything but our classroom and what is going on within it. That really helps when I work to help them achieve their fullest potential of learning, and I have realized how important my role is as a teacher. With many diverse backgrounds, I realize how much those kids need me because we don’t know what is going on at home. I might be the most important person to them for those eight hours they are at school. I do what I do because of the kids.”

Correction The Sauk Rapids Herald regrets to report there were inaccuracies in the Nov. 23 article, “Grapplers aim to set goals for season.” The article reported the Sauk Rapids-Rice High School wrestling team had never earned a section championship or state appearance when, in fact, the team won the Section 8AAA team title in 2006 which qualified them for state.

In addition, the article quotes head coach Cole Wilson as, “We have never had either one of those in our program,

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Wilson said in correspondence with the paper, “I have no recollection of this, and I would never say our kids are deserving of anything. They get what they earn.”

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A robotic welder manufactures a bucket attachment Nov. 19 at Virnig Manufacturing Inc. in Rice. The company has three robots in its 73,000 square foot facility.

“You really couldn’t do much with skid-steers until the mid-‘90s,” Virnig said. “They didn’t have a lot of power and people just didn’t know about them. They really took off in the ‘90s, and my parents decided to focus on skid-steer attachments.”

That was 1997.

Growth has been constant in the 30-yearold business. By 2001 – when Virnig Manufacturing relocated to Rice – it had expanded four times. Production space continued in 2010 and 2014. Today, the facility and offices total 73,000 square feet. The business continues to look ahead. It has plans to

build a 7,800 square foot cold storage building on its existing stock yard to from front protect stock overflow, and it closed on an adjacent 4.5 acres Nov. 22. of coffee at the mom and Plans for the parcel are to pop café or nuts and bolts build an engineering and from the small-town corporate office comhardware shop. plex.

Virnig’s parents, “We’ve been growDean and Lois, began ing considerably for the the company in Pierz in last five years,” Virnig 1989. His father was a said. “We’ve over douwelder who was laid off bled, and we continue to from his job. Dean began see a lot of opportunity.” fixing farm equipment The numbers do and building agricultural not lie. With increased accessories and specialty demand for Virnig Atattachments for skidtachments – which inloaders. When Dean and clude buckets, grapples, Lois saw growth in the brooms, pallet forks and skid-steer market, they more – the company has chose to focus solely on added over 45 new prodmanufacturing for the fuucts since 2011 and 15 ture. employees (with three vacant positions) this year alone.

Virnig said expansion of the company cannot be credited to one area. The company has expanded its reach in innovation, industry and market coverage.

“We’ve doubled our product offering and produce some higher-end, intricate attachments,” A cold storage building is being erected Nov. 27 at Virnig Virnig said. “They are Manufacturing Inc. in Rice. The company has consistently more value-added. They aren’t all a basic bucket. expanded since its founding in 1989.

It gets us into industries we weren’t selling into

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Solar panels line the roof at Virnig Manufacturing Inc. in Rice. The 500 kilowatt system, installed in October 2017, generates 40% of the company’s power.

Tony Jacobson, a welder from Sobieski, reads plans for a snow plow attachment Nov. 19 at Virnig Manufacturing Inc. in Rice. The company produces over 80 skid-steer attachments including brooms, grapples, pallet forks, buckets and more.

care of the community in which it resides. Native vegetation plantings surround the building and a 500 kilowatt solar power system lines the roof, generating 40% of the company’s power and reducing carbon dioxide emissions equal to that of 70 homes. Virnig Manufacturing also invests in the community by supporting robotics

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“When you take a step back, you realize there is a pretty big impact that we have on the community already,” Virnig said. “I think there is a bigger impact we could make, and there is an opportunity to do more of those outreach things.”

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Parts await production Nov. 19 at Virnig Manufacturing Inc. in Rice. The company began in the garage of Dean and Lois Virnig in Pierz before moving to Rice in 2001.

before, and we have expanded our sales territory. It all comes together where we are putting a lot of product out the door that we weren’t before.”

Each staff member, from sales representatives to welders, engineers to parts pickers are all important to the process of building consistent, high-quality products, according to Virnig.

It is also the reason why people from each department have a seat at the table when innovation takes place.

“Every aspect in the company is represented and all have a different perspective,” said Virnig, of product development meetings.

Like many small businesses, Virnig Manufacturing has a familybusiness culture. Virnig’s parents, uncle Darin Virnig, aunt Karen Novotny and brother-inlaw Tyler Monson work alongside the community members who call the manufacturing plant a home away from home.

“We’re more tightknit (than a large corporation),” Virnig said.

“You’re not just a number, but a part of everything we are doing here – every part of the business, employees know what is going on. You’re interacting with each other and caring for each other.”

The culture, paired with a clean working environment and upward employee mobility, has kept some employees working for the company for decades.

“We have a number of people who have done almost, if not every, part of the process at some point in their career here, so it’s cool to see they can really run any piece of machinery,” Virnig said.

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Finance department recommends utility rate increase Sauk Rapids residents could see 4% hike

BY NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS – The city of Sauk Rapids may raise utility rates in 2020.

Jack Kahlhamer, city finance director, recommended a 4% increase in 2020 to the Sauk Rapids City Council at the Nov. 18 meeting. The council has yet to take action on the proposal and is scheduled to do so in December.

In a presentation regarding enterprise funds, Kahlhamer said sales at the liquor store are flat, but the municipal business will still be able to contribute up to a combined $90,000 to the fire equip-

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In the water fund, Kahlhamer reported sales are down.

“With all the rain, the last I checked we were about 18 million gallons down from the prior year,” he said.

Kahlhamer said despite the low sales and steadfast operating costs, the water fund is in good shape and will not see an increase. Connection fees help keep the fund stable, and the council approved paying off the fund’s remaining debt last month.

“I don’t anticipate much (of a) rate increase here in the next five to seven years,” Kahlhamer

said. “I’m trying to focus that more on the sewer fund where the debt is.”

Following an approval from the council, the sewer fund will see a 50 cent bi-monthly fixed rate increase and 2.75% usage rate increase.

Kahlhamer said the debt incurred by the city through the St. Cloud Wastewater Treatment Plant upgrade, sewer interceptor system and other projects, and it has future improvements the city will need to prepare for.

Stormwater and street lighting will have a 25 cent per month increase per single family.

“In a survey of the area cities, we are the second lowest outside of St.

Cloud,” Kahlhamer said.

“We are very very competitive. We don’t assess anywhere for water and sewer, so that is a big difference.

I think overall I’m very happy with how all these funds are doing. We’re keeping competitive rates with the area cities with our utility bills.”

In other council news: - The Sauk Rapids Truth in Taxation Hearing is at 6 p.m. Dec. 9. Final levy adoption, as well as fee schedule and budget approvals will take place at this same meeting.

The proposed levy increase is a total of $10,000 or 0.25%. The city will operate on a general fund budget of $6,238,000 – an increase of $161,700

which is offset by local government aid. The majority of this amount equates to $133,000 in wages and benefits and $24,000 in election costs.

- The city approved five assessment rolls.

These amounts will be added to the property taxes beginning 2020 unless appealed in court.

The city will collect $28,310.73 in unpaid utility bills over one year, $450 in unpaid lawn cutting and fire calls over one year, and $17,984 in Ridge Road improvements over seven years.

Sauk Rapids will also assess $245,975.07 for the Fourth Street South and Eight Avenue South improvements over 10 years.

Two residents opposed their assessments in person and one submitted a written letter.

- Approved a street sweeper at a cost of $190,362 plus fees to replace equipment. Street sweeping is done to comply with storm water requirements administered by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.

- Approved upgrading the Sauk Rapids Government Center technology capabilities to enable USB, HDMI and Thunderbolt connections. The project was awarded to Touchpoint Logic LLC, of Chanhassen, at a cost of $16,986.

Tracking student safety SRR district, bus company provide GPS location app

BY ANNA HINKEMEYER STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS – Cold weather and snowy roads are the reality of Minnesota winters and can create challenges for many who have to navigate through the weather.

Metropolitan Transportation Network school buses serving students in the Sauk Rapids-Rice School District are no exception.

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ning of the school year though, students and families in the district gained access to an application that eases the stress of waiting at the bus stop.

The Versatrans Mystop app provides students and families with the current location of their buses on routes and the estimated time of arrival for their bus stop.

Kari Boehmer has two children, third-graders Michael and Ella, attending Mississippi Heights Elementary School in Sauk Rapids. For their family, having the app has been a welcomed addition because the children load and unload the bus three houses down and across the street from their home.

“It can be a challenge to navigate timing for them to get to the bus stop,” Boehmer said. “There have been some mornings where I show them their

bus is still coming.”

The GPS system was in the works between the Sauk Rapids-Rice district and MTN for about a year prior to the app launch in August. Each of the school buses was installed with a GPS tracking device in the engine, which connects with the Evaluate software system via cellular data to provide real-time location updates. Depending on cellular strength and location of the buses, data on the app can lag anywhere from 30 seconds to 2 minutes.

Boehmer has experienced a couple times where the GPS tracking did not work properly.

Those times were at the beginning of the school year when there were technical glitches in the system or a replacement bus for the route.

“Any issues we experienced with the system have been dealt with as they arise,” said Rich Enga, director of transportation for the Sauk Rapids-Rice School District.

“There were issues with the GPS units on the buses when we first started, as well as when we had a replacement bus on a route.

It is a lot better now that we have had some time to work through the issues.”

Having the system in place gives bus drivers a peace of mind and frees the bus drivers of the responsibility of having to call the bus company to notify of delays while on their route. Ultimately, the system provides increased safety of the students, particularly in the winter weather.

Currently, the system tracks only the buses.

“It is nice to know where the bus is, but are my kids on it?” Boehmer said. “We always assume they are unless we have plans otherwise. Other districts have a system of students scanning their IDs when they get on the bus and then it tracks them as they travel on the bus route. I hope our district follows suit.”

Enga said the system

is capable of upgrades like scanning students in.

“The cost behind an upgrade like that is not something the district is looking at right now,” he said. “It would require extra data terminals and there is a substantial cost to providing the cards and the readers. It is possible to add this in the future, but adding GPS tracking to the buses was the first logical thing to start with.”

Other possible upgrades in the future include mobile terminals to improve the cellular strength and data, as well as a screen with turn-by-turn directions of the routes for the drivers, rather than the paper route they follow now.

“This is a great system to have in place and we are very excited to have it available for families,” Enga said. “The advantages of this system are countless, but the priority is student safety and it certainly addresses that.”

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Women of Today promotes organization with scavenger hunt

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Sauk Rapids Women of Today members – JoAnn Hagen (front, from left), membership president Judy Weyer and Marge Zeroth; (back, from left) Bernie Garding, secretary Judy Moldenhauer, treasurer Marsha Ziebarth, state membership vice president Lisa Hahn, Libe Reimann, and chapter president Sandy Trossen – gather at Coborn’s Nov. 18 in Sauk Rapids. The organization promotes community service, personal growth and fellowship to women ages 18 and older.

Members and company compete at Coborn’s SAUK RAPIDS – The Sauk Rapids Women of Today hosted a grocery scavenger hunt Nov. 18 at Coborn’s in Sauk Rapids. This event took place for members, friends and potential members to promote awareness of the organization in the community. Teams of two searched the store for items on their list, hoping to be the first team back to win a prize.

The organization that promotes community service, personal growth and fellowship Lisa Hahn (left) and Libe Reimann hold their first place gift bags Nov. 18 at Coborn’s for women 18 years of in Sauk Rapids. The Sauk Rapids Women of Today hosted a grocery scavenger hunt to promote their organization. age and older.

Updates takes place Dec. 5 ST. PAUL – The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will host a public meeting Thursday, Dec. 5, for residents and stakeholders of Morrison and Benton counties to learn more about the Sustainable Use of Groundwater in the

Little Rock Creek Area Plan implementation.

The meeting will take place from 1-4 p.m. at the Lions Building located at Westside Park, Fourth Avenue N.W., Rice. The session is open to the public.

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The DNR will continue to collect and analyze information to determine whether total permitted groundwater use is having a negative impact on Little Rock Creek.

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Funeral Services will be 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 2 at Graham United Methodist Church, Graham Township for Rita B. Cairns, age 85, who passed away Nov. 26, 2019, at Country Manor Health Care Center in Sartell. Pastor Ric Koehn will officiate and burial will be in Langola Cemetery, Rice at a later date. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Sunday at Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids and one hour prior to the services Monday at the church.

Rice American Legion Post No. 473 Auxiliary will pray at 7:30 p.m.

Sunday at the funeral home.

Rita was born Oct. 30, 1934, in Bay City, Mich. to Sylvester and Theresa (Paciorkowski) Holka.

She married William Cairns Jan. 13, 1955, in Estherville, Iowa. They lived in Sauk Rapids prior to moving to the Rice area in 1961. Rita worked as a lead processor for Jack Frost and also as a home health aide for Good Shepherd Lutheran Home. She was a member of Rice American Legion Post No. 473 Auxiliary.

Rita enjoyed playing bingo, trips to the casino, ice fishing, playing cards, crossword puzzles and attending her grandkids sports events where she was known as “bubble

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gum grandma.” She was hardworking, energetic, and most proud of her family and grandkids.

Rita is survived by her children, Robin (Steve) Wollak of Rice, Connie Popp of Rice, Chris Cairns of St. Cloud, Cathy (Larry Tarnowski) Sopkowiak of Herried, South Dakota, Mike (Dorothy) Cairns of Little Falls, and Barbara (Jim Reed) Torres of Rice; son-in-law, Miguel Torres of Pine Top, Arizona.; brother, Jim (Marge) Holka of Bay City, Michigan.; 13 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Rita was preceded in death by her parents; husband, William; son, Guy; grandson, Billy Sopkowiak; granddaughter, Theresa Cairns; brother, Donald Holka; and sisters, Rose Marie Michalski and Patricia Morse.

Obituary, guest book and video tribute available at http://www. williamsdingmann.com.

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Thank you I would like to thank each and every person that came to my benefit hosted by the 4-H. I am deeply humbled and overwhelmed by the turnout and the support and prayers received over the past few months. I would like to thank family members and my 4-H family for working so hard to put it together, the businesses and individuals for donating items for the auction and those that gave donations. I truly live in a remarkable and caring community.

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What a character My husband and I have been saying this for many years now. Each of our kids seem to have personality, unique and funny in their own way. They catch on to movie phrases quickly and come up with their own funny stories as well.

What has me interested about character is a different BY MERCY NYGAARD definition than a person in Life by Faith a story, play or movie. The definition I am captivated by lately is the mental and moral qualities distinctive to an individual.

What I would not give to have figured out these truths in my youth. I never grasped that at a young age you can have an impact on others hearts for the Kingdom of God. I also never grasped that protecting your character is an essential task to a nobler life. Our pastor has said many times, “Protect your character, and God will protect your reputation.” Hearing this, I trusted in it, but I did not quite grasp it until I walked our daughter through it concerning her friends.

Her friend made a bad choice and then another and another. My daughter reached out to her and spoke truth in love and concern. She was brushed off and was talked about as being stuck up and holy. My husband and I empathized with our daughter’s hurt but knew we had to be available to simply listen, and God was going to strengthen her character through this experience. But then her friend made some more serious bad choices. This is when my daughter decided to distance herself from her once close friend.

My daughter was aiming to protect her own character. I applauded her choice and treasured it in my heart, “Wow God, thank you for her wisdom,” then proceeded to walk her through doing this in grace.

There is never an excuse to be unkind so kind she must remain to her friend who is still reaching out to her. Her friend acts confused, but we think she knows why the distance is there. That is when the light bulb went off for me.

When I was a teen, protecting your reputation was always taught. So, when I would sneak smoking while participating in athletics, I would keep it a secret to protect my reputation as an astute and honorable athlete. I tried to hide my underage drinking from everyone else that did not, again, to protect my reputation. The flaw was that I had already corrupted my character. And because I did not protect that, God was not going to put a covering over my reputation.

“Character is always lost when a high ideal is sacrificed on the altar of conformity and popularity.”

Charles Spurgeon had written that over 100 years ago, and the truth of it rings true today. It was true for me, when I conformed to the world, deciding to join what my friends were doing around me, and it is true for all of us today. Walking our daughter through this includes the road to forgiveness. Her friend wishes things could be as they once were and these are defining moments in our lives – when friends must choose wise company and individuals must choose not to conform. Forgiveness can happen, and it may mean you go your separate ways as you move on and that is OK. It is tough, but it is OK as you lay your life down to God’s will over people’s wishes. Protect your character, and God will protect your reputation.

We also must not be afraid of the hurt that comes with it. Charles Spurgeon writes again, “A high character might be produced, I suppose, by continued prosperity, but it has very seldom been the case. Adversity, however it may appear to be our foe, is our true friend; and, after a little acquaintance with it, we receive it as a precious thing – the prophecy of a coming joy. It should be no ambition of ours to traverse a path without a thorn or stone.”

Romans 5: 3-4 says, “… we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance, and perseverance, character, and character hope.”

A good character is one of the best things we can leave behind, or as Spurgeon would say, “A good character is the best tombstone.”

EDITORIAL

Composting Composting is a way of keeping some When a pile is started, green and of the discarded vegetation from our propbrown material may be added in alternate erties and allowing it to decompose into layers with or without a layer of soil added useful soil to amend our gardens for the to speed decomposition and to add benefinext growing season. Composting is comcial microorganisms to the pile. All combining weeds, grass clippings and other orpost piles need organic matter, moisture, ganic material (green stuff) with soil, dry oxygen and bacteria. Air and moisture from

BY LINDA G. leaves and paper (brown stuff) and – with rain or a garden hose encourages the bacteTENNESON air, time and moisture – allowing it to turn ria to break down the organic matter. The Green and into compost which is another word for prematerial also needs to be kept moist but not Growing in dirt. One writer called it pre-dirt because Benton County soggy. Sources differ as to how much green any organic substance will become soil if material should be added to the amount of left long enough. It is called compost when the de- brown material. Green material adds nitrogen and composition process has proceeded to the point where brown material adds carbon. A pile of dry tree leaves the individual items used to make the compost are not will decompose, but dry leaves mixed with grass clipquite identifiable. Compost will shade the soil surface, pings and rain will decompose faster. prevent some weeds from germinating and, when After a short time, additional air should be added mixed into the soil, will provide nutrients enjoyed by into the enclosure. This is often called turning the anything that is growing in that spot. Vegetable and pile. Turning the material may be done by moving fruit peelings, eggshells (but not the yolks), tea leaves the compost from one pile to another. Turning the pile and coffee grounds may be added to a compost pile. or mixing the material at regular intervals will keep Do not add meat scraps, fresh manure, cheese or other any one material from matting together and slowing fat from foods because the smell will attract rodents to down the decomposition process. It will also keep the pile. moisture well distributed within the pile. Any plant Composting may be as simple as tossing material material that is green when cut and then dries out is into a pile and leaving it alone until it biodegrades still counted as a green item. All material should be into a fluffy black substance. Or, the material may be cut or shredded into small pieces. Larger pieces such combined in specific amounts together with air and as woody plant stems or tree twigs will take longer to moisture and bound in an enclosure. This speeds the decompose than smaller pieces or sawdust. The dedecomposition process and creates heat. Start with an composition process creates heat in a range of 130 to area of bare ground or an enclosure, 3-by-3-by-3-feet 160 degrees. At this time of the year, the outside air or larger. A smaller enclosure may not heat enough for will stop decomposition, but once the air temperatures decomposition to occur quickly. The enclosure may have returned to 50 degrees or higher, the process will be a commercial product designed to make periodic begin again. turning of the pile easier or it may be a circle or square Linda G. Tenneson is a University of Minnesota of wire fencing, wood pallets or a solid material such Extension Master Gardener and Tree Care Advisor. as cinder blocks.

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Thankful to be a part of the community On behalf of the Sauk Rapidsels, from early childhood through graduRice School District and in the spirit of ation. These are the attributes stakeholdThanksgiving, we would like to express ers believe will benefit students the most gratitude for a variety of items that make throughout their lives and are integral to the Sauk Rapids and Rice community their success as they positively contribgreat. ute to the community.

We are thankful to live in a comWe are thankful to live in a commumunity that has chosen to invest in its nity whose school district staff has been

BY AARON SINCLAIR schools. The bond referendum vote to SRR Superintendent honored as one of the Star Tribune Top rebuild Pleasantview Elementary School 150 Workplaces in Minnesota for 2019. on its current site passed by 71% and passed in each Top Workplaces recognizes the most progressive orprecinct. The commitment to invest in our schools will ganizations in Minnesota, and I am proud to say our position the district to improve Pleasantview Elemen- district is among them. We received this award as a tary but will also allow the district to use the long-term result of our hardworking and dedicated staff. This facilities maintenance dollars received from the state honor is reflective of the Sauk Rapids-Rice commuto maintain and improve the other schools throughout nity, a place that values caring schools where there is the district. a path to learning for each student. The district’s 681 We are thankful to live in a community that has employees support over 4,500 students to make that been willing to engage in conversations about the fu- possible each day. This school district is an incredture of the school district. Over the last 15 months, ible place, and it is a privilege to work alongside such the community has engaged in over 50 community phenomenal people. conversations meetings, facilities listening session We are thankful to live in a community that has meetings, listening session results meetings and open leaders who are willing to collaborate, including: Sauk houses. The school district’s goal to engage the com- Rapids City Council, Sauk Rapids Mayor Kurt Hunmunity is far from over. stiger, Rice City Council, Rice Mayor Brian Skroch, The Sauk Rapids-Rice School District has made Benton County commissioners, Greater St. Cloud a commitment to foster students’ positive attributes – Development Corporation, Sauk Rapids Chamber of those that contribute to their ongoing success – with Commerce, Rice Chamber of Commerce, St. Cloud a new process called The Portrait of a Graduate. The Area Chamber of Commerce, Benton Economic Partportrait identifies the community’s shared aspirations nership, St. Cloud Technical College, United Wayfor students. We are asking stakeholders to consider Partners for Student Success, Career Solutions and what graduates should know and be able to do so they numerous business leaders. A commitment to colare prepared to face their futures. This is a first step in laborate and work together provides an example for creating a school system that is reflective of what the our children of how to be productive and respectful community sees as key for student development and adults. assessment across educational stages and grade levWe are thankful to live in a community that takes care of one another. On Nov. 24, the Great River Rotary hosted its 31st annual Thanksgiving meal for senior citizens. This event provided a Thanksgiving meal and opportunity to watch the Sauk Rapids-Rice High School musical, “Legally Blonde the Musical,” for over 200 members of our community. This event served guests 18 turkeys, 40 pumpkin pies and all the fixings. This event is made possible by the Great River Rotary and over 50 volunteers.

Sauk Rapids and Rice communities are exceptional places to live, work and raise families. A spirit My husband and I have of generosity, collaboration and pride make this combeen together for almost munity unique. three years. We were enThe Sauk Rapids-Rice School District is thankful gaged for our first Christmas to be part of this community. together, and we learned how to balance multiple immediate and extended family gatherings. It was a wonderful balancing act full BY ANNA HINKEMEYER of trying to cram everything in, but we realized the comNov. 19 0016 hrs: Officers located a vehicle in the city park on plexity involved.

Last year, we focused on our immediate families. River Avenue North. The occupants said they were homeless and If we had extra time, we looked to see what else we had no where else to go. The officers gave them options of other could fit in. We were also living in an apartment with places and informed the people they could not stay in the park. a 6-foot Christmas tree placed in front of the window Nov. 21 0820 hrs: Officers received a complaint of a suspicious in our spare bedroom away from our cat. Because we male in a yard overnight on the 1400 block of Hillside Court. The had our wedding celebration in September, Christmas homeowner’s security camera captured the individual close to was not as festive, and it showed in our minimal deco- their garage doors and then walking between a car and trailer parked in the driveway. rating.

This year, we are Christmas ready and excited. Nov. 24 1557 hrs: Officers received a call of a found gun case in Last weekend, we put up our 10-foot tree in our front the roadway near 10th Avenue Northeast and Stone Ridge Road. window.

The caller did not open it, but officers located an unloaded gun Two years ago, we talked of building a home and inside. Officers collected the gun and brought it to the police bought the tree to fit in our planned vaulted ceilings. department as found property.

Things changed and we ended up not building, but God still had plans for that tree sitting in storage. Incidents: 68 parking violations, 24 traffic stops, 23 medical When we closed on our new home, one of the first calls, 17 assists, 17 various calls, 10 thefts, 8 suspicious activity things I envisioned was the tall tree in our front win- calls, 7 human services reports, 6 animals, 5 suicidal persons, 4 alarms, 4 accidents, 4 civil complaints, 3 welfare checks, 3 frauds, dow. Having the tree up fits all of those dreams.

I am excited to experience yet another Christmas 3 driving, 3 permits, 3 warrants, 2 child, 2 assaults, 2 missing concert in St. Cloud – Tenth Avenue North’s Decade persons, 2 criminal damage to property calls, 2 disturbances, 2 the Halls Tour– with some of my friends and family domestics, 2 unwanted, 2 open doors and 2 violation court orders. members.

Our Christmas also includes a newly-gifted ceramic Nativity scene, one of our favorite parts about Christmas. Our faith is what holds my husband and I together and is a common bond in our everyday lives, so having our own Nativity scene is an incredibly Nov. 18 1308 hrs: Officers were called to the 2300 block of Pine meaningful gift.

Road Northwest for a report of a theft. Officers located a suspect As Thanksgiving has fallen away and Spirit 92.9 who admitted to the theft and was cited on scene. began playing Christmas music on Friday, my Christmas spirit is rising, and I am excited for whatever Incidents: 6 traffic stops, 5 parking violations, 4 various calls, 2 assists and 2 thefts. other traditions make their way into our new home.

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NEWS

WHAT'S HAPPENING

Monday, Dec. 2, 12:15 p.m. – Rice Area Senior Citizens Meeting. Old Creamery Café, 405 E. Main St., Rice.

Monday, Dec. 2, 4 p.m. – Vietnam Veterans of America Meeting. Sauk Rapids VFW Post No. 6992, 901 N. Benton Drive, Sauk Rapids.

Monday, Dec. 2, 7 p.m. – Rice City Council Meeting. Rice City Hall, 205 E. Main St., Rice.

Tuesday, Dec. 3, 6 p.m. – Foley City Council Meeting. Truth in Taxation Hearing. Foley City Hall, 251 Fourth Ave. N., Foley.

Tuesday, Dec. 3, 6-7:30 p.m. – Button Creation Station. Come and create a wearable masterpiece.

All materials included while supplies last. For teens and adults. Great River Regional Library Room 268, 1300 W. St. Germain St., St. Cloud.

Tuesday, Dec. 3, 7 p.m. – Watab Township Meeting. Watab Town Hall, 660 75th St. N.W., Sauk Rapids.

Tuesday, Dec. 3, 7:30 p.m. – Benton County Board of Commissioners Meeting. Benton County Administration Building, 531 Dewey St., Foley.

Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2-4 p.m. – Advocates for Independence. Increase leadership, assertiveness and communication skills. All abilities welcome to attend this free opportunity. ILICIL Independent Lifestyles, 215 N. Benton Drive, Sauk Rapids. Call Michelle Pelka at 320-281-2042 for more information.

Wednesday, Dec. 4, 3:30-7:30 p.m. – St. Nick Nite.

Nearly 50 crafters and vendors. Concessions available. Hosted by the parent teacher organization.

Holy Trinity School, 80 Edward St., Pierz.

Thursday, Dec. 5, 9 a.m. to noon – Stop RX Greed in Central Minnesota. A prescription drug prices solutions forum hosted by AARP and the Central MN Council on Aging. Guest speakers include Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, Dr. Stephen Schondelmeyer, Sen. Scott Jensen and Rep. Kelly Morrison. Waite Park City Hall, 19 13th Ave. N., Waite Park. Register at http://www.aarp.cvent.com/ stroprxgreedmn.

Thursday, Dec. 5, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Homespun Holiday. Arts, crafts and holiday gifts. Bake sale from 9-10 a.m. Lunch sale from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Good Shepherd Community Event Center, 1115 Fourth Ave. N., Sauk Rapids.

Thursday, Dec. 5, 1-4 p.m. – Little Rock Creek Area Sustainable Groundwater Project Meeting. Minnesota Department of Natural Resources staff will share results of an irrigation water volume study, and update attendees on water monitoring and the stream habitat analyses that are underway. Westside Park Lions Building, Fourth Ave. N.W., Rice.

Thursday, Dec. 5, 6-8 p.m. – 31st Annual Festival of Lights. Cookies and cocoa, horse drawn trolley rides, Santa and Mrs. Claus, holiday carols, living Nativity and more. Bring a non-perishable food item for the food shelf. St. Cloud Hospital, 1406 Sixth Ave. N., St. Cloud.

Thursday, Dec. 5, 7 p.m. – American Legion Post No. 254 Meeting. Sauk Rapids VFW Post No. 6992, 901 N. Benton Drive, Sauk Rapids.

Friday, Dec. 6, 10-10:45 a.m. – Preschool Storytime. For ages 3-6. Great River Regional Library, 251 Fourth Ave. N., Foley.

Friday, Dec. 6, 4-7 p.m. – Festival of the Nativities.

More than 70 Nativity scenes including some from international countries, a childrens touchable Nativity area with craft making, musicians and refreshments. Trinity Lutheran Church, 2163 Mayhew Lake Road N.E., Sauk Rapids.

Friday, Dec. 6, 7:30 p.m. – Great River Chorale presents All My Heart This Night Rejoices. Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 4310 County Road 137, St. Cloud. All seats general admission. Tickets available at http://www.greatriverchorale.org.

Saturday, Dec. 7, 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. – Christmas Cookie, Candy and Gift Sale. Fill a provided container with an assortment of candy and cookies purchased by the pound. Handmade and specialty gifts for sale by vendors. Church of the Immaculate Conception, 145 Second Ave. N.E., Rice.

Friday, Dec. 13, 1:30 p.m. – A Don’t Hug Me Christmas Carol. Spoof on Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol.” Paramount Center for the Arts, 913 W. St. Germain St., St. Cloud. For tickets or more information, call 320-259-5463 or visit http:// www.paramountarts.org.

Saturday, Dec. 7, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Holiday Make and Take. For ages 6-12. While supplies last. Great River Regional Library, 251 Fourth Ave. N., Foley.

Friday, Dec. 13, 7:30 p.m. – A Don’t Hug Me Christmas Carol. Spoof on Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol.” Paramount Center for the Arts, 913 W. St. Germain St., St. Cloud. For tickets or more information, call 320-259-5463 or visit http:// www.paramountarts.org.

Saturday, Dec. 7, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Toys for Tots Drive. Hosted by the Sauk Rapids Fire Department.

Toys can be dropped off at the fire hall or along the Parade of Lights route in Sauk Rapids. Sauk Rapids Fire Hall, 408 N. Benton Drive, Sauk Rapids.

Saturday, Dec. 7, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – 55+ Driver Improvement Refresher Course. Miller Auto Plaza Community Room, 2930 Second St., St. Cloud. For more information or to register, call 1-888-234-1294 or visit http://www.mnsafetycenter.org.

Saturday, Dec. 14, 8-10:30 a.m. – Breakfast with Santa and Silent Auction. Sponsored by the Foley chapter of Minnesota Honor Society. Benefitting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Minnesota. French toast sticks and sausage breakfast, photo opportunity with Santa, games, music and crafts. Other picture stations also available. Foley High School, 621 Penn St., Foley.

Saturday, Dec. 7, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. – 12th Annual Holiday Parade of Lights and Family Fun Day. Kids bingo, Toys for tots, 5K, lighted parade, steak fry and silent auction. Visit https://ci.sauk-rapids. mn.us and click on city celebrations for more information. Sauk Rapids.

Saturday, Dec. 14, 10-11:30 a.m. – Cookie Walk.

Purchase a bucket and receive up to four dozen cookies of your choice. Buckets and gloves provided. First United Lutheran Church, 1107 Pine Cone Road, Sartell. For more information call, 320-2510804 or visit http://www.lovefirstumc.org.

Saturday, Dec. 7, noon to 3 p.m. – Christmas Candy and Bake Sale. St. Francis Xavier Church Gathering Place, 219 Second Street N., Sartell.

Saturday, Dec. 14, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Holiday Make and Take. For ages 6-12. While supplies last. Great River Regional Library, 251 Fourth Ave. N., Foley.

Saturday, Dec. 7, 1-5 p.m. – Festival of the Nativities. More than 70 Nativity scenes including some from international countries, a childrens touchable Nativity area with craft making, musicians and refreshments. Trinity Lutheran Church, 2163 Mayhew Lake Road N.E., Sauk Rapids.

Saturday, Dec. 14, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Annual Holiday Goodies Bake and Take Adult Class.

Make 10 holiday recipes and take home one dozen of each. Taught by Cheryl Pick, Foley Public Schools Director of Child Nutrition Services, and her staff.

Foley High School kitchen, 621 Penn St., Foley.

Register online at Foley Community Education or by calling 320-968-6144.

Saturday, Dec. 7, 2-4 p.m. – Makeover Tutorial and Facial. Hosted by St. Cloud Pride. Free will offering to participate. Healing St. Cloud: Acupuncture, Herbs, Craniosacral Therapy, 3700 W. Division St., St. Cloud.

Saturday, Dec. 7, 4 p.m. – Great River Chorale presents All My Heart This Night Rejoices. Featuring American sign language interpreter Anne Rhodes. Church of St. Augustine, 442 Second St. S.E., St. Cloud. All seats general admission. Tickets available at http://www.greatriverchorale.org.

Sunday, Dec. 8, 10 a.m. – Sixth annual John Denver Sunday. Featuring musicians Dennis Warner, Cristina Seaborn, Allen Brisse, Dennis Kennedy, Pat Curto and Charlie Roth. Free and open to the public.

Unity Spiritual Center, 931 Fifth Ave. N., Sartell.

Monday, Dec. 9, 3:30-4:30 p.m. – Snap Circuit Challenge Teen Event. For ages 9 and above. Great River Regional Library, 251 Fourth Ave. N., Foley.

Monday, Dec. 9, 6 p.m. – Sauk Rapids City Council Meeting. Sauk Rapids Government Center, 250 Summit Ave. N., Sauk Rapids.

Monday, Dec. 9, 8 p.m. – Graham Township Meeting. Duane Brenny residence, 13072 55th Ave. N.E., Rice.

Tuesday, Dec. 10, 6-7:30 p.m. – 3-D Snowflake and Fir Tree Making. Learn how to make 3-D snowflakes or fir trees to decorate your home or office.

Walk-ins welcome. All materials provided while supplies last. For teens and adults. Great River Regional Library, 1300 W. St. Germain St., St. Cloud.

Wednesday, Dec. 11, 7 p.m. – Lorie Line: The 30th Year Anniversary. Celebrating Christmas. Paramount Center for the Arts, 913 W. St. Germain St., St. Cloud. For tickets or more information, call 320259-5463 or visit http://www.paramountarts.org.

Thursday, Dec. 12, 5:30-7:30 p.m. – Annual Foley Area Chamber of Commerce Christmas Party.

Sponsored by Kalton Communications, Henry’s Catering and Event Center and Coborn’s. RSVP with Amy at director@foleyareachamber.com or call 320-968-2017. Henry’s Event Center, 6774 Highway 25, Foley.

Saturday, Dec. 14, 1-4 p.m. – St. Cloud Pride’s Snow Day. Hosted by St. Cloud Pride. Sledding, tubing and skiing. Riverside Park, 1800 Killian Boulevard S.E., St. Cloud.

Saturday, Dec. 14, 2 p.m. – A Don’t Hug Me Christmas Carol. Spoof on Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol.” Paramount Center for the Arts, 913 W. St. Germain St., St. Cloud. For tickets or more information, call 320-259-5463 or visit http://www. paramountarts.org.

Saturday, Dec. 14, 7:30 p.m. – A Don’t Hug Me Christmas Carol. Spoof on Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol.” Paramount Center for the Arts, 913 W. St. Germain St., St. Cloud. For tickets or more information, call 320-259-5463 or visit http:// www.paramountarts.org.

Sunday, Dec. 15, 8 a.m. to noon – Omelet Breakfast. Sponsored by the Sons of the American Legion Post No. 298. American Legion Post No. 298, 131 Fourth Ave. N., Foley.

Sunday, Dec. 15, 8 a.m. to noon – Omelet Breakfast. Sponsored by the Waite Park American Legion Auxiliary Post No. 428. Made to order omelets, hash browns, toast and beverages. Proceeds support veteran programs. American Legion Post No. 428, 17 Second Ave. N., Waite Park.

Saturday, Dec. 15, 1-4 p.m. – Annual Holiday Goodies Bake and Take Adult Class. Make 10 holiday recipes and take home one dozen of each.

Taught by Cheryl Pick, Foley Public Schools Director of Child Nutrition Services, and her staff. Foley High School kitchen, 621 Penn St., Foley. Register online at Foley Community Education or by calling 320-968-6144.

Sunday, Dec. 15, 2 p.m. – A Don’t Hug Me Christmas Carol. Spoof on Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol.” Paramount Center for the Arts, 913 W. St. Germain St., St. Cloud. For tickets or more information, call 320-259-5463 or visit http://www. paramountarts.org.

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Two wounded by buckshot FOLEY – Two women sustained injuries from buck shot after being fired upon while pheasant hunting Nov. 24.

According the Benton County Sheriff’s Office, Heidi Haskamp, 33, of Isanti, and Camille Carlin, 39, of Isanti, were transported the Fairview Northland Medical Center in Princeton with serious but non-lifethreatening injuries. Haskamp sustained a single pellet wound to her cheek while Carlin sustained multiple pellet wounds to her back.

Deputies were dispatched to the 19000 block of Highway 95 Northeast in Glendorado Township around 11:15 a.m. Deputies learned Haskamp and Carlin had been members of a group of approximately 20 people who were hunting pheasants together in the area. The group had reached the edge of a field and were attempting to reorganize their ranks in order to move in a different direction when a pheasant flushed from the grass amongst the hunters. As the pheasant flew in the area of Haskamp and Carlin, several members of the hunting party fired shotguns at the pheasant.

Evidence gathered at the scene indicated the injuries caused to Haskamp and Carlin were accidental in nature. The incident remains under investigation at this time.

The Benton County Sheriff’s Office was assisted in this incident by the Minnesota State Patrol, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Foley Police Department, Foley Fire Department and North Ambulance, of Zimmerman.

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Colorado man injured in Highway 10 accident ST. CLOUD – A Colorado man was injured in an accident on Highway 10 Nov. 26.

Forrest Moe, 27, of Calhan, Colordao, received non-life-threatening injuries when the pickup he was driving collided with a John Deere forage harvester.

Moe was transported to the St. Cloud Hospital for his injuries.

According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the driver of the John Deere, Robert Sturges, 48, of Belgrade, was traveling eastbound on Highway 10 around 6 p.m. when he attempted to cross westbound lanes at mile marker 166 in Watab Township. Moe’s pickup struck the farm implement.

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Ryan Johnson, VFW Post No. 6992 Commander, Terry Kipka, auxiliary president, Brett Schlangen, Lilly Ann Houghton, Karen Wolbeck, chairperson, Isabelle Schlangen and Sue Wiersgalla, VFW District 6 Auxiliary President stand at the post Nov. 20 in Sauk Rapids. The VFW Club recognized the Schlangens and Houghton for placement in the Patriot’s Pen essay contest.

SAUK RAPIDS – Three Sartell Public Schools students were recognized at the VFW Post No. 6992 Nov. 20 in Sauk Rapids for their participation in the Patriot’s Pen essay contest.

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A turkey feather in their caps Residents win big at VFW bingo SAUK RAPIDS – Area residents participated in the Sauk Rapids VFW Post No. 6992 Turkey Bingo and Bake Sale event Nov. 23 in Sauk Rapids. The four hour activity featured 16 turkey bingo winners and three who won larger prizes.

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Deanna Biorn embraces Terry Kipka, VFW Post No. 6992 Auxiliary President, Nov. 23 in Sauk Rapids.

Biorn won the $100 drawing during the grand prize bingo game.

Terry Kipka (left), VFW Post No. 6992 Auxiliary President, holds a 58 inch Samsung TV with winner Donna Southerland at the post Nov. 23 in Sauk Rapids. The prize was donated to the auxiliary by Curly’s Heating and Air Condition, Kim and Dave Salitros, Rapid Rain and Pat Gorman Sealcoating.

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The Auxiliary hosted a Turkey Bingo and Bake Sale event Saturday which awarded 16 turkeys and additional prizes.

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By: Brian Rudolph and Rhonda Whitenack, Social Security Public Affairs Specialists for Minnesota and northern Wisconsin Each year, we announce the annual cost-ofliving adjustment. By law, federal benefits increase when the cost of living rises, as measured by the Department of Labor’s Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers. Usually, there is an increase in the benefit amount people will receive each month, starting the following January.

Nearly 69 million Americans will see a 1.6% increase in their Social Security benefits and Supplemental Security Income payments in 2020.

Other changes that will happen in January 2020 reflect the increase in the national average wage index. For example, the maximum amount of earnings subject to Social Security payroll tax will increase to $137,700 from $132,900. The earning limit for workers who are younger than full retirement age (age 66 for people born in 1943 through 1954) will increase to $18,240. (We deduct $1 from benefits for each $2 earned over $18,240.)

The earning limit for people turning 66 in 2020 will increase to $48,600.

(We deduct $1 from benefits for each $3 earned over $48,600 until the month the worker turns age 66.)

In December, we will post Social Security COLA notices online for retirement, survivors and disability beneficiaries who have a My Social Security account. You will be able to view and save future COLA notices via the message center inside My Social Security.

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Healthy harvest Area hunters bag more bounty in 2019

BY NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS – Area hunters have harvested more deer thus far in 2019 than in the previous year.

The total deer harvested in the seven permit areas surrounding the Sauk Rapids Herald’s coverage area has exceeded 2018 totals by 300 deer. Hunters in permit areas 219,

221 and 223 were allowed to take one additional deer over last year’s management level as the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources changed the regulations in those areas to either managed or intensive harvest.

Minnesota hunters have two deer hunting seasons to participate in before the close of the year. Archery season continues through Dec. 31. Muzzleloader opens Saturday, Nov. 30, and ends Dec. 15.

Chuck Ackerman (center), of Rice, with the help of Brody Rollins (left) and Jackson Ackerman harvests an eight-point buck Nov. 16 in Fort Ripley. Minnesota’s 2019 statewide deer harvest was 166,423 as of 7 a.m. Nov. 26.

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(Left) Ben Korman, a 2017 graduate of Sauk RapidsRice High School, holds the rack of a nine-point buck he shot Nov. 17 in Randall.

The animal is Korman’s biggest deer to date.

Blake Brenny, 12, of Sauk Rapids, shoots his first deer with his grandpa Gary Blake by his side Nov. 16 in Sherburne County. Brenny harvested a 10-point buck.

Chuck Ackerman (center), of Rice, with the help of Brody Rollins (left) and Jackson Parker Dietman, 12, of Rice, harvested an eight-point buck just before 8 a.m. Nov. 16 in Ackerman harvests an eight-point buck Nov. 16 in Fort Ripley. Minnesota’s 2019 Sherburne County. The deer, taken near Clear Lake, was one of 92,016 male adult deer statewide deer harvest was 166,423 as of 7 a.m. Nov. 26.

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J o r d a n Dombrovski, of Oak Park, harvests a 12-point buck Nov. 9 near Oak Park. The animal was shot opening morning of the Minnesota Firearms Deer Season A.

2019 Minnesota Deer Hunting Totals Permit area 215 218 219 221 222 223 224

Rhylan Nelson, 3, was all smiles after watching his mother, Whitney Nelson, harvest a nine-point buck.

The mother-son hunting duo are family members of the Steffes Deer Hunting Camp in Rice.

2019 total harvest through Nov. 26 ....... 2018 total harvest 3,807 ......................................................4,061 2,078 ......................................................2,269 1,463 ......................................................1,363 3,749 ......................................................3,342 2,401 ......................................................2,224 1,890 ......................................................1,827 189...........................................................191

Results according to the Minnesota DNR as of 7 a.m. Nov. 26. Don’t hunt in these areas? Visit http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/mammals/deer/management/statistics.html for more information.

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PUBLIC NOTICES

Benton County Summary Financial Statement for the year ended December 31, 2018

The purpose of this report is to provide a summary of financial information concerning Benton County for interested citizens. Questions about this report can be directed to Montgomery Headley, Benton County Administrator at (320) 968-5000.

A FULL COPY OF THE COUNTY FINANCIAL STATEMENT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST BY CALLING THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR AT THE NUMBER ABOVE OR BY WRITING TO THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR AT THE BENTON COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER 531 DEWEY STREET, PO BOX 129, FOLEY, MN 56329. IN ADDITION, THIS AND PRIOR YEAR COUNTY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CAN BE OBTAINED FROM THE COUNTY’S WEBSITE https://www.co.benton. mn.us/151/CountyFinances COUNTY OFFICIALS Title Name Elected: Commissioner District #1 Warren Peschl Commissioner District #2 Ed Popp Commissioner District #3 Steve Heinen Commissioner District #4 Spencer Buerkle Commissioner District #5 Jake Bauerly (Board Chair) Auditor - Treasurer Nadean Inman County Attorney Philip Miller Sheriff Sheriff Troy Heck Appointed: Administrator Montgomery Headley Department of Development Director Roxanne Achman Human Services Director Robert Cornelius Land Services Director Michael Harvey Public Works Director Christopher Byrd, P.E. CALL (320) 968-5000 TO REACH COUNTY OFFICIALS

A USER’S GUIDE TO COUNTY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS The following definitions will help citizens understand the terminology used in the County’s financial statements.

COUNTY GOVERNMENTAL FUND TYPES The General Fund is the primary operating fund of the county. It is used to account for all financial resources except those that are required to be accounted for in another fund.

Special Revenue Funds are used to account for the proceeds of revenue sources that are legally restricted for specific purposes. Major Special Revenue Funds include the Road and Bridge Fund and the Human Services Fund.

The Debt Service Fund accounts for resources used to pay the principal, interest and related costs of long-term debt.

The Capital Projects Fund accounts for financial resources used to acquire or construct major capital facilities, improve or construct county roads and bridges, or fund building improvements.

COUNTY FIDUCIARY FUNDS Trust and Agency funds are used to account for assets held by the county in a trustee capacity or as an agent for individuals, private organizations, other government units, and/or other funds.

MAJOR CATEGORIES OF COUNTY EXPENDITURES Current Expenditures include all expenditures other than capital outlays and debt service on county boards.

Capital Outlay Expenditures include all expenditures for the construction of county facilities or the purchase of buildings or major equipment.

Debt Service includes all expenditures for the repayment of bonds issued by the county, including the payment of principal, interest and fiscal agent fees associated with the bonds.

A Profile of Benton County Key Indicator Estimated Population (U.S. Census Est.)

Percent Increase 2017 /Decrease 39,937 1.52%

2018 40,545

Total Assessed Market Value Of All Taxable Property

$2,861,815,400

A Profile of Benton County

Reconciliation Of The Statement Of Revenues, Expenditures, And Changes In Fund Balances Of Governmental Funds To The Government-Wide Statement Of Activities - Governmental Activities Year Ended December 31, 2018

$2,755,871,000

3.84%

99.6%

99.9%

-0.30%

Total Revenues (All Governmental Funds)

$47,148,183

$39,210,710

20.24% Amounts reported for governmental activities

Total Current County Expenditures (All Governmental Funds)

$47,114,957

$40,808,247

15.45% Governmental funds report capital outlays as expenditures. However,

Total Outstanding Net Bonded Debt

$6,910,162

$10,191,780

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A1 (Moody’s) AA (S&P)

268

265

Percent of Property Taxes Collected

Bond Rating on Most Recent General Obligation Bond Issue Total Number of Employees

1.13%

All Other 8%

General Government 14%

of net position. $171,628

in the statement of activities, the cost of those assets is allocated over their estimated useful lives and reported as depreciation expense.

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Debt Service 7%

NET CHANGE IN FUND BALANCES TOTAL GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS in the statement of activities are different because:

-32.20%

Highways 28%

Public Safety 18%

Expenditures for General Capital Assets, Infrastructure, and Other Related Capital Asset Adjustments $7,505,815 Current Year Depreciation (4,469,183)

3,036,632

All Other 4%

The County’s net pension liability and related deferred inflows and outflows are recorded only on the statement of net position.

Balances at year-end are: Net Pension Liability $ (10,471,476) Deferred Inflows of Resources Pension Related (7,835,553) Deferred Outflows of Resources Pension Related 4,660,853 (13,646,176)

Intergovernmental 43% Taxes 43%

Some capital asset additions are financed through capital leases. In governmental funds, a capital lease arrangement is considered a source of financing, but in the statement of net position, the lease obligation is reported as a liability. Repayment of capital lease principal is an expenditure in the governmental funds, but repayment reduces the lease obligation in the statement of net position.

Capital Lease Proceeds (126,446) Principal Payments for Capital Leases 17,654 (108,792)

Change in Accrued Interest Payable 45,388 Amortization of Discounts/Premiums 71,618 Change in Compensated Absences 45,822 Change in Net Other Postemployment Benefits (61,027) Change in Inventories 35,606 Change in Deferred Outflows of Resouces Other Postemployment Benefits (14,312) 123,095 The net revenues of the internal service fund is reported with governmental activities 661,412 Repayment of debt principal is an expenditure in the governmental CHANGE IN NET POSITION OF funds, but the repayment reduces long-term liabilities in the statement GOVERNMENTAL ACTIVITIES $3,677,332 See accompanying Notes to Financial statements

$33,905,837 Total net position reported for governmental activities in the statement of net position is different because: Capital assets, net of accumulated depreciation, used in governmental activities are not financial resources and, therefore, are not reported in the governmental funds.

90,878,851

Charges for Services 10%

3,210,000

Deferred Inflows of Resources December 31 1,288,001 Deferred Inflows of Resources January 1 (5,368,224) (4,080,223) Pension expenditures on the governmental funds are measured by current year employer contributions. Pension expenses on the statement of activities are measured by the change in net pension liability and the related deferred inflows and outflows of resources.

663,580

TOTAL FUND BALANCES FOR GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS

Where it comes from...

Principal Repayments: General Obligation Bonds

Some expenses reported in the statement of activities do not require the Revenues in the statement of activities that do not provide current finan- use of current financial resources and, therefore, are not reported as cial resources are not reported as revenues in the funds. expenditures in governmental funds.

Reconciliation of Governmental Funds Balance Sheet to the Government-Wide Statement of Net Position Governmental Activities December 31, 2018

Human Services 25%

General Government activities include expenditures for general county activities such as the County Commissioners, Administrator, Assessor, Auditor-Treasurer, County Attorney, the Department of Development (zoning and environmental services), and the County Recorder.

The Public Safety activities include expenditures for the operation of the Sheriff’s Office and the county jail, plus the county’s share of probation office costs.

The Highways and Streets activities include expenditures for highway department construction and maintenance programs.

The Sanitation activities include expenditures for county solid waste management programs, including county-sponsored recycling programs and rural “clean-up” events.

The Human Services activities include the administration of federal, state and county human service programs, including child support collection activities, social service programs such as chemical dependency treatment programs and child protection services.

The Health activities include expenditures for the public health function, including immunization programs, health education, nursing home screenings and clinics for clients enrolled in the Woman, Infants and Children (WIC) program.

The Culture and Recreation activities include expenditures for the regional library system, the county historical society and county parks.

The Conservation of Natural Resources activities includes expenditures relating to soil and water conservation and University of Minnesota extension office.

The Economic Development activities include expenditures designed to promote Benton County, help local businesses grow and attract new businesses to the County.

Deferred Outflows of Resources OPEB Related (1,088,427)

24,996

Other long-term assets, such as delinquent taxes, delinquent and noncurrent special assessments, and certain state-aid highway allotments, are not available to pay for current-period expenditures and, therefore, are reported as deferred inflows of resources in the governmental funds.

1,288,001 Long-term liabilities, including bonds payable, are not due and payable in the current period and, therefore, are not reported in the governmental funds.

General Obligation Bonds (6,910,162) Capital Leases (108,792) Compensated Absences (2,782,706) Accrued Interest Payable (84,516) (9,886,176) Internal service fund is used by the County to charge self-insurance services to individual funds. The assets, deferred outflows, liabilities and deferred inflows of the internal service fund is included in the governmental activities in the statement of net position. Internal service fund net position is:

661,412 The County’s Other Postemployment Benefit liability and related de- Total Net Position Of Governmental Activities ferred outflows are recorded only on the statement of net position. Bal- $102,113,322 See accompanying Notes to Financial statements ances at year-end are: Other Postemployment Benefits Continued on next page Liability (1,113,423)

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Benton County Summary Financial Statement for the year ended December 31, 2018 Balance Sheet Governmental Funds - December 31, 2018

Assets Cash and Pooled Investments Petty Cash and Change Funds Undistributed Cash in Agency Funds Taxes Receivable: Delinquent Special Assessments Receivable: Delinquent Noncurrent Accounts Receivable Accrued Interest Receivable Due from Other Funds Due from Other Governments Inventories Prepaid Items Loans Receivable, Net of Allowance Total Assets

Miscellaneous

Debt Service

Capital Projects

Other Governmental Funds

Total Governmental Funds

$ 5,386,090 51,436

$ 5,378,598 3,417

$ 2,716,258 11,209

$ 7,880,266 2,849

$ 541,586 -

$ 33,721,537 3,200 825,565

46,480

98,320

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23,247

134

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420,721

91 7,069 289,058 220,786 394 $ 4,109,356

12,329 1,341,240 62,582 $ 6,951,997

7,321 368,250 8,533 12,818 42,873 $ 5,821,810

$ 2,750,714

39,197 $ 7,920,406

439 372,409 $ 914,434

7,760 368,250 78,025 44,347 204,783 1,824,926 220,786 200,382 372,409 $ 37,724,500

$ 237,925 185,727 9,506 217,283 650,441

$ 22,731 3,884 62,213 87,582 176,410

$ 1,500 1,500

$ 106,997 106,997

$ 36,929 188,208 225,137

$ 675,107 493,354 327,640 204,873 742,196 87,582 2,530,662

98,320 98,320

375,571 375,571

23,247 23,247

134 134

370,853 370,853

1,288,001 1,288,001

62,582 171,836 5,968,818 6,203,236

42,873 4,625,822 601,134 5,269,829

2,725,967 2,725,967

705,619 7,107,656 7,813,275

572,320 (253,876) 318,444

421,168 8,808,564 7,107,656 9,128,614 7,845,701 33,905,837

$ 6,951,997

$ 5,821,810

$ 2,750,714

$ 7,920,406

$ 914,434

$ 37,724,500

General

Road and Bridge

Human Services

$ 8,296,430 3,200 167,334

$ 3,522,309 23,169

252,540 57,072 44,347 197,714 142,613 94,533 $ 9,255,783

LIABILITIES, DEFERRED INFLOWS OF RESOURCES, AND FUND BALANCES LIABILITIES Accounts Payable $ 157,387 $ 111,638 Salaries Payable 268,030 35,713 Contracts Payable 327,640 Due to Other Funds 7,069 Due to Other Governments 376,647 86,053 Unearned Revenue Total Liabilities 809,133 561,044 DEFERRED INFLOWS OF RESOURCES Unavailable Revenue 252,540 167,336 Total Deferred Inflows of Resources 252,540 167,336 FUND BALANCES Nonspendable 94,533 221,180 Restricted Committed Assigned 3,159,796 Unassigned 8,099,577 Total Fund Balances 8,194,110 3,380,976 Total Liabilities, Deferred Inflows of Resources, and Fund Balances $ 9,255,783 $ 4,109,356 See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balances Governmental Funds Year Ended December 31, 2018 Debt Service

Capital Projects

370,372 50,540 404,858 115,917 29,996 6,795 51 105,146 1,083,675

$ 917,417 188,891 11,999 1,118,307

$ 681,477 476,063 3,925 26,710 1,188,175

11,774,732 1,050,874 -

251,902 107,426 461,025 -

-

-

-

-

15,978,761

13,074,384

12,825,606

720,061

315,759

OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES) Transfers In Transfers Out Proceeds from Capital Lease Proceeds from Sale of Assets Total Other Financing Sources (Uses)

42,018 (3,208246) 72,579 8,836 (3,084,813)

NET CHANGE IN FUND BALANCES Fund Balances - Beginning of Year Prior Period Adjustment, See Note 1.E Fund Balances - Beginning of Year as Restated

REVENUE Taxes Special Assessments Licenses and Permits Intergovernmental Charges for Services Fines and Forfeits Gifts and Contributions Investment Earnings Miscellaneous Total Revenues EXPENDITURES Current: General Government Public Safety Highways and Streets Human Services Health Culture and Recreation Conservation of Natural Resources Economic Development Capital Outlay: General Government Public Safety Highways and Streets Debt Service: Principal Interest Fiscal Charges Total Expenditures EXCESS OF REVENUES OVER (UNDER) EXPENDITURES

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN INVENTORIES FUND BALANCES - END OF YEAR

General

Road and Bridge

Human Services

$ 11,889,765 320,847 2,130,463 1,799,407 53,665 1,217 290,070 213,388 16,698,822

$ 2,233,735 45,825 8,675,929 2,398,154 36,500 13,390,143

$ 4,351,556 8,516,319 408,505 10,000 1,158 63,326 13,615,210

6,257,608 8,257,188 102,745 571,689 420,819 339,486

13,074,384 -

28,952 274 -

Miscellaneous $

Governmental Funds $

Total Governmental Funds

1,531 52,320 53,851

$ 20,338,296 371,903 417,212 20,392,523 4,721,983 83,661 18,012 307,203 497,390 47,148,183

343,422 8,900 -

40,489 653

6,852,932 8,373,514 13,074,384 11,774,732 1,153,619 571,689 922,333 340,139

-

509,032 38,803

-

28,952 509,306 38,803

820,353

3,210,000 257,304 7,250 3,474,554

900,157

41,142

3,210,000 257,304 7,250 47,114,957

789,604

263,322

(2,356,247)

288,018

12,709

33,226

918,250 (2,200) 3,880 3,120 923,050

(200,000) 49,579 (150,421)

177,013 (137,074) 408 40,347

-

3,335,889 (925,650) 2,410,239

-

4,473,170 (4,473,170) 126,446 11,956 138,402

(2,364,752)

1,238,809

639,183

303,669

(2,356,247)

2,698,257

12,709

171,628

10,558,862 10,141,616

2,106,561 3,269,973

5,564,053 141,993 5,691,074

4,966,160 172,900 4,591,117

5,082,214 3,650,414

5,115,018 3,786,120

305,735 449,114

33,698,603 314,893 31,579,428

-

35,606

-

-

-

-

-

35,606

$ 8,194,110

$ 3,380,976

$ 6,203,236

$ 5,269,829

$ 2,725,967

$ 7,813,275

$ 318,444

$ 33,905,837

See accompanying Notes to Financial statements

Summary of Disbursements 2018 Revenue Fund 2018 Detail of Warrants Issued Salaries & Wages Paid ......................................................$5,459,163 ADVANCED DISPOSAL ........................................................12,952 ALLSTREAM ..........................................................................20,581 AMERICAN SOLUTIONS FOR BUSINESS ..........................6,484 ANOKA COUNTY ..................................................................54,799 ARNOLD’S OF ST. CLOUD, INC. ........................................12,998 ASSOCIATION OF MINNESOTA COUNTIES ....................14,443 AXON ENTERPRISE INC .....................................................10,390 BEHRENBRINKER/STEPHEN C ..........................................70,156 BENTON CO HIGHWAY DEPT ............................................81,007

BENTON CO HISTORICAL SOCIETY .................................12,070 BENTON CO HUMAN SERVICES .........................................9,770 BENTON ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP INC ........................75,000 BENTON SOIL & WATER ...................................................217,487 BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF CTRL MN ....................................6,700 BRADSHAW & BRYANT, PLLC ...........................................29,000 BRAINARD LAW OFFICE ....................................................26,400 CARDMEMBER SERVICE ....................................................63,469 CDW GOVERNMENT INC ...................................................20,682 CENTRACARE CLINIC ....................................................... 111,475 CENTRACARE HEALTH ......................................................13,728 CGW LAW OFFICE ................................................................18,000 CITY OF FOLEY .....................................................................30,494

CITY OF SAINT CLOUD .......................................................19,540 CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP ............................................53,600 COBORN’S PHARMACY SERVICES #1702 .......................27,729 COLE PAPERS INC ................................................................11,748 COMMISSIONER OF REVENUE .......................................352,017 COMPREHENSIVE LOSS MANAGEMENT INC ..................5,965 COUNTY POSSE RIDERS .......................................................5,514 CREATIVE PRODUCT SOURCING INC ...............................5,179 DAKOTA COUNTY AUDITOR-TREASURER OFFICE ......10,178 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS ..................................388,487 EAST CENTRAL ENERGY .....................................................8,046 EAST CENTRAL REGIONAL JUVENILE CENTER ...........46,282 ELK RIVER WATERSHED ASSOCIATION ...........................7,500 ERGOMETRICS & APPLIED PERSONNEL ..........................6,659 ESRI ...........................................................................................9,800 FOLEY AREA CARE ................................................................5,000 FOLEY COLLISION CENTER ................................................9,616 FURTHER ..............................................................................144,311 GOVERNMENT JOBS.COM INC (NEOGOV) .......................5,446 GRANITE ELECTRONICS ....................................................14,190 GREAT RIVER REGIONAL LIBRARY ..............................559,621 GREATER ST CLOUD DEVELOPMENT CORP .................10,000 HP, INC ....................................................................................13,490 INITIATIVE FOUNDATION ....................................................5,700 JOHN HANCOCK ...................................................................23,920 K & K TIRE & AUTO CENTER ............................................19,272 KEEPRS, INC ..........................................................................30,865 LAW ENFORCEMENT LABOR SERVICE ..........................32,247 LAW OFFICE OF SAM YOUNG ...........................................26,400 LETG LLC ...............................................................................16,616 MADDEN GALANTER HANSEN LLP ................................34,633 MADISON NATIONAL LIFE ................................................10,466 MAR-BEN INC .........................................................................8,664 MARCO TECHNOLOGIES LLC ...........................................96,544 MCCC, MI 33 ........................................................................105,325 MCDOWALL COMPANY ......................................................14,828 MCKESSON MEDICAL-SURGICAL .....................................5,861 METAFILE INFORMATION SERVICES, INC .....................12,968 MIDWEST PROTECTION AGENCY, INC. ............................7,385 MII LIFE INC ........................................................................167,915 MILE HIGH SHOOTING ACCESSORIES ..............................5,094 MILLER/RICHARD JOHN ......................................................8,710 MINNESOTA MONITORING INC ........................................16,131 MINNESOTA UI FUND ...........................................................6,783 MN CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENT CTR ...............................25,430 MN COUNTIES INTERGOVERNMENTAL TRUST .........245,095 MN MUTUAL LIFE ................................................................23,561 MN SHERIFFS ASSOCIATION .............................................14,280 MN STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM .................................113,547 NATIONAL BUSINESS SYSTEMS .......................................13,700 NATIONWIDE RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS .....................135,501 NEOPOST ..................................................................................5,594 NORTH CENTRAL TRUCK EQUIPMENT ..........................13,468 OFFICE DEPOT ........................................................................9,218 OFFICE OF MN IT SERVICES ..............................................20,524 PHOENIX SUPPLY ...................................................................7,844 PRAIRIE LAKES YOUTH PROGRAMS ..............................74,820 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT ASSOC ................1,336,524 RAJKOWSKI HANSMEIER LTD ..........................................18,000 RAPID MARINE .....................................................................67,741 REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA ........138,517 REPUBLIC SERVICES #891 ....................................................7,083 RTVISION INC .......................................................................39,150 RUTLAND/LISA .....................................................................26,400 RWB EMERGENCY LIGHTING .............................................8,258 SCHWEGEL COMMUNICATIONS INC ................................5,755 SERVICEMASTER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES .............112,980 SKOGQUIST/ERIK ..................................................................6,568 SPECTRUM SUPPLY COMPANY INC .................................29,501 ST CLOUD AREA PLANNING ORGANIZATION ................6,606 ST CLOUD HOSPITAL ..........................................................21,410 ST CLOUD REFRIGERATION ................................................8,549 STAR PUBLICATIONS ..........................................................31,587 STATE OF MINNESOTA BCA ...............................................10,780 SUMMIT FIRE PROTECTION ................................................6,730 SUMMIT FOOD SERVICE LLC .......................................... 219,510 SYNATRIX ................................................................................8,693 TEAMSTERS LOCAL 320 .....................................................19,818 TENVOORDE MOTOR CO .................................................139,834 UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE ...................................80,000 US TREASURY ..................................................................1,712,809 VERIZON WIRELESS ............................................................24,230 VIGDAL JR/DAVID H ..............................................................8,568 WEST PAYMENT CTR ............................................................9,001 WESTERN DETENTION PRODUCTS ...................................5,476 WINDAHL TECHNOLOGY LLC ..........................................13,200 WORKS COMPUTING, INC. ................................................18,621 WRIGHT CO SHERIFF ............................................................9,344 XCEL ENERGY ....................................................................240,087 ZIEGLER INC .........................................................................13,894 VENDORS LESS THAN $5,000 ..........................................345,905 Total .................................................................................$14,207,202 Road and Bridge Fund - 2018 Detail of Warrants Issued Salaries & Wages Paid .........................................................$790,878 49ERS FRINGE FUND ...........................................................23,520 ASSOCIATION OF MINNESOTA COUNTIES ......................5,129 AUTO VALUE PARTS STORE ................................................7,362 BEAUDRY OIL COMPANY ...................................................74,476 BENTON CO ABSTRACT COMPANY ...................................5,400 BENTON CO COURT ADMINISTRATION ..........................57,000 BENTON COUNTY AUDITOR-TREASURER .....................18,275 BOGART PEDERSON & ASSOCIATES INC .......................36,777 BRAUN INTERTEC CORPORATION ..................................60,777 C & L EXCAVATING INC .................................................4,876,928 CARDMEMBER SERVICE ......................................................5,063

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Continued from previous page CARGILL, INCORPORATED ................................................84,796 CHAMBERLAIN OIL COMPANY ........................................23,033 CHIP GADACZ TRUCKING .................................................10,901 CHOSEN VALLEY TESTING, INC .........................................9,000 CITY OF FOLEY ................................................................1,033,299 CITY OF SARTELL ..................................................................6,870 CITY OF SAUK RAPIDS .......................................................23,400 COMMISSIONER OF REVENUE .........................................54,345 CONDUENT ..............................................................................6,476 CORNWELL AND IVES ........................................................25,000 CUSTOM SURFACING LLC ................................................... 6,650 DANCER/STEVEN M ............................................................15,700 DLL EXCAVATING, INC .......................................................55,048 DLT SOLUTIONS LLC ............................................................5,071 DOOLEY’S PETROLEUM INC............................................. 53,804 EISENSCHENK/STEVEN ......................................................50,745 FARM-RITE EQUIPMENT OF ST CLOUD, INC ................... 6,901 FRONTIER PRECISION INC ................................................35,487 FURTHER ................................................................................16,322 GATR OF SAUK RAPIDS ......................................................12,809 GOTVALD IMPLEMENT ......................................................16,500 GRANITE CITY ENVIROMENTAL LLC ..............................10,200 H & R CONSTRUCTION CO. ................................................46,294 HANCOCK CONCRETE PRODUCTS LLC ..........................57,057 HARDRIVES, INC. ...................................................................8,488 I.U.O.E. - LOCAL 49 FRINGE BENEFIT FUND .................207,340 INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERAT-............................... 5,831 JULIE KALAHAR APPRAISAL ............................................15,000 KADRMAS, LEE & JACKSON, INC ..................................141,494 KNIFE RIVER CORP-NORTH CENTRAL ......................1,606,706 KONRAD MATERIAL SALES, LLC .....................................18,900 KOWALCZYK GRAVEL INC ................................................41,113 LAND O’LAKES OIL COMPANY ........................................73,733 LANDWEHR CONSTRUCTION, INC ................................192,522 LITTLE FALLS MACHINE, INC. ..........................................11,964 MCCONNELL CONSTRUCTION .........................................45,216 MESABI/H & L .......................................................................30,608 MIDSTATES EQUIPMENT & SUPPLY ................................39,463 MIDWEST MACHINERY CO ................................................20,601 MN COUNTIES INTERGOVERNMENTAL TRUST ...........98,228 MN PETROLEUM SERVICE .................................................10,066 MN STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM ...................................11,894 NATIONWIDE RETIREMENT SOLUTION .........................11,377 NEWMAN TRAFFIC SIGNS .................................................11,010 NUSS TRUCK & EQUIPMENT ...........................................227,427 PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION ...156,040 RANGER CHEVROLET ........................................................28,040 REDSTONE CONSTRUCTION CO INC .........................1,057,246 REPUBLIC SERVICES #891 ....................................................6,378 ROYAL TIRE INC ...................................................................27,054 RUHLAND COMMERCIAL CONSULTANTS, LTD .............5,400 SHORT ELLIOTT HENDRICKSON, INC .............................48,810 SRF CONSULTING GROUP, INC .........................................56,907 STARRY ELECTRIC, INC .....................................................16,801 STONEBROOKE ENGINEERING INC ................................51,135 TAPCO .......................................................................................6,425 TOWMASTER ......................................................................123,525 TRAFFIC CONTROL CORPORATION ................................18,850 TRAFFIC MARKING SERVICE, INC ...................................44,405 TRUE NORTH STEEL ............................................................53,079 US TREASURY .....................................................................252,412 VERIZON WIRELESS ..............................................................8,527 WESTWOOD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, INC ..............103,720 WIDSETH SMITH NOLTING & ASSOC. .............................42,906 WM. D. SCEPANIAK INC .....................................................90,906 WSB & ASSOCIATES, INC ...................................................29,439 XCEL ENERGY ......................................................................38,041 ZIEGLER INC .........................................................................33,699 VENDORS LESS THAN $5000 ...........................................148,378 Total ................................................................................$12,904,395

PUBLIC NOTICES

JOHN HANCOCK ..................................................................21,520 Kindred Family Focus X .........................................................55,421 Kissner/Laurie .........................................................................11,609 Knettel/Judy ............................................................................ 17,878 LAMAR COMPANIES ..........................................................11,000 Lutheran Social Service Of Mn .............................................. 80,659 MADISON NATIONAL LIFE .................................................9,030 Main Street Family Services ...................................................30,285 MARCO TECHNOLOGIES, ......................................... LLC 28,478 Maxcel Management, Inc ..........................................................6,240 MCCC, MI 33 ...........................................................................5,327 Mcmahon Counseling & Consultation Serv .............................7,028 Metro Bus ................................................................................28,567 MII Life ................................................................................. 111,375 Mille Lacs Academy .............................................................240,653 Mille Lacs Co Family Service ..................................................9,922 MN Department of Revenue .................................................213,026 MINNESOTA MONITORING INC .......................................29,903 Mn Child Support Payment Center .........................................46,470 Mn Child Support Payment Ctr ..............................................11,381 Mn Correction Fac - Red Wing ...............................................46,670 MN COUNTIES INTERGOVERNMENTAL TRUST ..........43,680 Mn Mutual Life .......................................................................21,886 MSRS ......................................................................................10,855 Nagel/Debra & Jade ................................................................ 13,965 Nationwide .............................................................................. 79,268 North Homes Inc .....................................................................55,044 Northwood Childrens Home Inc ...............................................7,029 Northwoods Consulting Partners ............................................14,371 Office Depot ............................................................................ 10,515 Office Furniture Solutions Inc .................................................. 9,863 Office of MN IT Services ........................................................11,933 Options Residential Inc ............................................................. 8,042 Patregnani/Teresa ....................................................................14,814 PERA .....................................................................................747,953 Peters/Jennifer M ......................................................................6,290 Petrangelo/George ...................................................................16,701 Pflipsen/Mitchell & Hanna .....................................................12,279

Pinehaven Youth and Family Services ....................................10,835 Prairie Lakes Youth Programs ...................................................8,029 Prairie St John’s ........................................................................ 7,094 Puchtel/Rebecca & Joseph ......................................................40,361 Rabiner Treatment Center .......................................................12,650 Rahm/Stephanie & Andrew ...................................................... 5,915 Rathkamp/Peggy and Jeffrey .................................................. 22,170 Resource Training & Solutions ............................................... 18,525 Robak/Tracey & Keith ............................................................ 27,256 Roemhildt/Rachel .....................................................................5,287 Rolling/Gregory & Sandra ........................................................ 7,962 Schmitt/Thomas & Kathy ....................................................... 17,639 Schmitz/Carol & Thomas ..........................................................7,411 Seven County Process Servers LLC ......................................... 5,995 Simon/ Celeste & Ralph Eisenschenk ....................................... 7,580 Smallwood/Danielle .................................................................. 6,945 Smith/Ella ...............................................................................19,166 Temple/Briana ........................................................................... 6,310 Tess Oral Health ........................................................................ 6,338 The Bridge ..............................................................................19,880 US Treasury ....................................................................... 1,203,179 VERIZON WIRELESS ........................................................... 28,438 Village Ranch, Inc ...................................................................95,372 Volunteers Of America ..........................................................184,422 Welgraven/Chelsie & Kayleb .................................................... 5,156 Wieber/Tracey & Kevin ..........................................................15,277 Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home ............................13,153 Williamson/Vivienne ................................................................. 5,223 Wilson/Tara ............................................................................... 5,283 Woodland Hills Inc .................................................................81,908 Woodward/Laura & Joseph .....................................................10,951 YMCA St. Cloud Area Family ..................................................8,439 YUREK/LAUREN & AMANDA ............................................. 6,696 Nontax Misc ...............................................................................9,920 Mileage Reimbursement ........................................................110,360 Warrants under $5,000 .......................................................... 816,768 Total ................................................................................$11,383,892

Statement of Net Position

C

December 31, 2018

ASSETS Cash and Pooled Investments Petty Cash and Change Funds Taxes Receivable: Delinquent Special Assessments Receivable: Delinquent Noncurrent Accounts Receivable Accrued Interest Receivable Loans Receivable, Net of Allowance Due from Other Governments Inventories Prepaid Items Nondepreciable Capital Assets: Land Right-of-Way Construction-in-Progress Depreciable Capital Assets: Building (Net) Machinery, Vehicles, Furniture, and Equipment (Net) Land Improvements (Net) Infrastructure (Net) Total Assests

Governmental Activities $34,646,972 3,200 420,721 7,760 368,250 446,897 44,347 372,409 1,824,926 220,786 200,382 2,346,666 15,696,982 7,253,684 9,754,811 5,044,109 201,759 50,580,840 129,435,501

Accrued Interest Payable Unearned Revenue Compensated Absences Payable Due in Less than One Year General Obligation Bonds Payable Due in Less than One Year Capital Leases Payable Due in Less than One Year Compensated Absences Payable Due in More than One Year Net Other Postemployment Benefits Payable Due in More than One Year General Obligation Bonds Payable Due in More than One Year Capital Leases Payable Due in More than One Year Net Pension Liability Due in More than One Year Total Liabilities DEFFERED INFLOWS OF RESOURCES Pension Related Total Deferred Inflows of Resources NET POSITION Net Investment in Capital Assets Restricted for: General Government Public Safety Highways and Streets Culture and Recreation Conservation of Natural Resources Economic Development Debt Service Unrestricted Total Net Position

DEFERRED OUTFLOWS OF RESOURCES Human Services Fund 2018 Pension Related 4,660,853 Detail of Warrants Issued 24,996 Salaries & Wages Paid ......................................................$3,600,232 Other Postemployment Benefits Payable Related Total Deferred Outflows of Resources 4,685,849 180 DEGREES ........................................................................ 47,609 Abel/Patrick .............................................................................. 6,678 Aflac .......................................................................................... 5,441 LIABILITIES Accounts Payable $1,050,628 Afscme ....................................................................................58,174 Salaries Payable 493,354 ALLSTREAM .........................................................................10,043 Contracts Payable 327,640 See accompanying Notes to Financial statements Arrowhead Juvenile Center .....................................................23,000 Due to Other Governments 742,196 Association of Minnesota Counties ........................................14,335 Net (Expense) Avivo .....................................................................................333,757 Revenue and Changes Bemboom’s Fence .....................................................................9,870 Program Revenues in Net Position Benson Funeral Home Inc ...................................................... 10,000 Benton Co Auditor-Treasurer ................................................174,660 Fees, Charges, Operating Grants Capital Grants Governmental Benton Co Children Mh Collaborative ...................................95,289 Expenses Fines and Other and Contributions and Contributions Activities CARDMEMBER SERVICES .................................................28,928 FUNCTIONS/PROGRAMS Carlson/Christine L .................................................................12,989 GOVERNMENTAL ACTIVITIES $ 6,670,864 $ 1,649,808 $ 185,948 $ - $ (4,835,108) Catholic Charities ....................................................................14,304 General Government 7,966,841 752,102 551,264 (6,663,475) Catholic Charities-Hope ..........................................................52,979 Public Safety 10,013,633 2,487,430 5,305,508 96,267 (2,124,428) Catholic Charities-St Paul .......................................................21,368 Highway and Streets 11,591,845 451,927 6,383,252 (4,756,666) Central Mn Mental Health Center .........................................163,721 Human Services 1,069,599 14,226 726,366 (329,007) Champ Software Incorporated .................................................. 9,150 Health 592,533 58,946 70,374 (463,213) CLAUSEN/JOEL & LAURIE ................................................23,094 Culture and Recreation 927,970 8,002 213,304 376,268 (330,396) Clinicare Corporation ..............................................................81,311 Conservation of Natural Resources 419,331 15,444 (403,887) Community And Family Services Llc .....................................19,281 Economic Development 149,968 (149,968) DataBank IMX LLC ...............................................................33,228 Interest Total Governmental Activities $ 39,402,584 $ 5,437,885 $ 13,436,016 $ 472,535 (20,056,148) Demeules/Brenna & Jeff ........................................................... 5,930 Dhs Maps ..............................................................................542,677 GENERAL REVENUES DHS Operated Services ........................................................320,494 Property Taxes 19,504,210 Dieger/Janita & Kevin ............................................................68,198 Wheelage Taxes 768,750 FAMILIES IN TRANSITION SERVICES, INC ....................23,239 Gravel Taxes 50,961 Further ...................................................................................130,377 Mortgage Registry and Deed Tax 36,183 Gaffke/Mindy Mac ..................................................................11,083 Payments in Lieu of Taxes 30,052 Gauthier/Kelli Jo .....................................................................20,569 Grants and Contributions Not Restricted to Specific Programs 2,782,851 Gerard Program .....................................................................152,845 Unrestricted Investment Earnings 306,045 Graham/Janice ......................................................................... 17,470 Miscellaneous 254,428 Greater Minnesota Family Service .........................................37,683 Total General Revenues 23,733,480 Gronau/Valerie & Allen ..........................................................11,663 CHANGE IN NET POSITION 3,677,332 Hanenburg/ Patricia & Dean .....................................................5,252 Hansen/Sheri ...........................................................................23,268 Net Position - Beginning of Year 98,513,029 Hansmeier/Kimberly ...............................................................71,563 Change in Accountingd Principle, See Note 1 (77,039) Heartland Girls Ranch Inc ......................................................28,102 Net Position - Beginning of Year 98,435,990 Hennepin Co Accounts Receivable .........................................20,505 HP, Inc .....................................................................................19,085 NET POSITION - END OF YEAR $ 102,113,322 Independent Lifestyles ............................................................17,875 Jason Ingberg Construction .....................................................35,750 See accompanying Notes to Financial statements

84,516 N 87,582 139,135

C 1,075,000 R

24,190 2,643,571 1,113,423 5,835,162 84,602 10,471,476 24,172,475 7,835,553 7,835,553 84,893,156 253,811 346,753 120,856 75,028 4,202,708 741,032 2,664,698 8,815,280 $102,113,322

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Statement of Net Position Internal Service Fund Year Ended December 31, 2018 ASSETS Cash and Cash Equivalents Accounts Receivable Total Assets LIABILITIES Accounts Payable NET POSITION Unrestricted

Self-Insurance $668,061 368,872 $1,036,933 375,521 $661,412

Statement of Revenues, Expenses, and Changes in Fund Net Position - Internal Service Fund Year Ended December 31, 2018 OPERATING REVENUES Premiums Miscellaneous Total Operating Revenues OPERATING EXPENSES Administrative and Fiscal Claims Paid Total Operating Expenses CHANGE IN NET POSITION

Self-Insurance $2,834,012 431,006 $3,265,018

Net Position - Beginning of Year

-

NET POSITION - END OF YEAR

583,698 2,019,908 2,603,606 $661,412

$661,412

Statement of Cash Flows Internal Service Fund Year Ended December 31, 2018

Self-Insurance CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES Receipts from Internal Services Provided $2,896,146 Payments to Suppliers (208,177) Payments for Claims (2,019,908) Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities 668,061 NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 668,061 Cash and Cash Equivalents Beginning of Year -

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS - END OF YEAR

$668,061

RECONCILIATION OF OPERATING INCOME TO NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES Operating Income $661,412 Adjustments to Reconcile Operating Income to Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities: Increase in Accounts Receivable (368,872) Increase in Accounts Payable 375,521 Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities $668,061

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Benton County Boundary Commission will conduct a public hearing on December 17th, 2019 at Watab Town Hall, 660 75th Street Northwest, Sauk Rapids, and beginning at 5:30 p.m. The Boundary Commission will hear the following: 1. 5:30 p.m. Benton County requesting approval of Benton County Boundary Commission Plat No. 1 in accordance with Minnesota Statute Section 465.79. The affected property is described as follows: That part of the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter and Government Lots 2 and 3 of Section 11 of Township 37 North, Range 31 West, Watab Township, Benton County.

ANYONE wishing to be heard with reference to the above will be heard at this meeting.

FR-48-1B NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AMENDING THE BENTON COUNTY DEVELOPMENT CODE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to Section 11.8 of the Benton County Development Code, the Benton County Planning Commission will conduct several public hearings over the next few months to consider an Ordinance to amend the Benton County Development Code (Ordinance #185), ultimately resulting in the repeal and replacement of Ordinance #185. The first public hearing will address amendments to the following sections of the Development Code: Modify Section 3 Definitions related to Aquaculture, Aquaponics, and Hydroponics; Section 6.2 and 6.3 Storage Structures; and Section 9.14 Large Scale Feedlots (Intensive Livestock/Poultry Farming).

A printed copy of the proposed amendments is available for review by any person during regular office hours at the office of the Benton County Department of Development. Additional information is available at the Department of Development and at www.co.benton.mn.us.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the first public hearing will be held on December 12th, 2019, in the Commissioner’s Room, Benton County Government Center, Foley, and beginning at 7:00 p.m.

ANYONE wishing to be heard in regard to the proposed amendments is hereby notified and will be heard at above public hearing.

FR-48-1B

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REGULAR MEETING SAUK RAPIDS CITY COUNCIL SAUK RAPIDS GOVERNMENT CENTER, 250 Summit Ave N. Tuesday, November 12, 2019 6:00PM MINUTES 6:00 P.M. 1. 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 Ellering and seconded

by Councilperson Seamans to approve the Agenda. Motion carried unanimously.

4. Approve Minutes A. 10-28-19 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes Motion: Moved by Councilperson Thronson and seconded

by Councilperson Sauer to approve the 10-2819 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes. Motion carried unanimously.

5. Receive and File A. 8-6-2019 Regular HRA Meeting Minutes Motion: Moved by Councilperson Sauer and seconded by Councilperson Ellering to receive and file the 8-6-2019 Regular HRA Meeting Minutes. Motion carried unanimously.

6. Mayor’s Communications NONE 7. Audience Items/Visitors Total Time Limit 2 Minutes for Items NOT on the Agenda Sy Stellmach,320 Summit Ave S, discussed his concerns regarding the peanut shaped roundabout and sight lines from certain perspectives as it pertains to the new roundabout.

Ross Olson said that this was a difficult intersection to begin with. Olson noted that the City does believe that the peanut shaped roundabout addresses the difficult intersection. He said that he appreciates Stellmach’s comments as this is something that he will speak with the City Engineer and the Public Works staff to see if there is a way to address some of these concerns.

Henry Oehrlein,3425 Golden Spike Road NE, stated that people in this area do not know how to drive through roundabouts. Oehrlein said that he is concerned about the peanut shaped roundabout when it snows or there is freezing rain.

8. Public Hearings NONE 9. Consent Agenda A. Approve and Adopt Resolution Designating Polling Places B. Approve Election Judge Wage Increase C. Approve Firefighter Pension Increase D. Approve League of Minnesota Cities Coverage Waiver Form

E. Approve 2019 Plumbing and Mechanical Contractor Licenses F. Approve Resolution Providing for the Redemption of Certain Outstanding General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2010D of the City G. Approve Annexation at 1000 10th Street NE H. Approve Purchase of One Ford Police Interceptor Utility Vehicles and Necessary Equipment for Police Department I. Approve a Resolution Restricting Parking on Both Side of Benton Drive from Summit Avenue to TH 10 J. Approve a Resolution for a Municipal State Aid Street Funds Advance K. Authorize Acquisition of Easements for 2019 CSAH 1 Trail Project L. Authorize Execution of Well Monitoring Agreement M. Approve Hagermeister Mack Contract for Services N. Approve Confluence Contract for Services Motion: Moved by Councilperson Sauer and seconded by Councilperson Ellering to approve consent agenda items 9A-9N. Motion carried unanimously.

10. Regular Agenda A. Greater St. Cloud Development Corporation (GSDC) Presentation Patti Gartland, President of GSDC, and Larry Hosch, Business Development Director, provided an update on the Greater St. Cloud Development Corporation (GSDC).

Gartland noted that the City of Sauk Rapids was a founding partner of GSDC and has been a member ever since 2011.

She provided a broad overview of the GSDC, reviewed its accomplishments and highlights, and spoke of goals for the future.

Larry Hosch discussed GSDC’s business development efforts. Hosch explained that GSDC from a business perspective focuses on business retention and expansion, business attraction, entrepreneurship/start-ups, and connecting businesses with resources.

11. Other Staff Items NONE 12. Other Council Items and Communications • Area Planning Organization Update-Councilperson Seamans provided an update on the Area Planning Organization (APO) meeting that she recently attended on behalf of the City. She distributed a listing of the APO’s approved project plans through 2045.

13. Approve List of Bills and Claims Motion: Moved by Councilperson Ellering and seconded

by Councilperson Sauer 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 6:37 p.m.

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(2) The address of the principal place of business is: 621 Benton Dr. Suite 103, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 USA. (3) List the name and complete street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, OR if an entity, provide the legal corporate, LLC, or Limited Partnership name and registered office address: Sunrizon Maintenance LLC, 621 Benton Dr., Suite 103, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 USA. (4) By typing my name, I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath.

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Court File No: 05PR192052 NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS In Re: Estate of Carol Ann Kittok, Deceased.

NOTICE TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS AND CREDITORS: Notice is hereby given that an application for informal probate of the abovenamed decedent’s last will, dated August 27, 1997, has been filed with the Registrar herein, and the application has been granted informally probating such will. Any objections may be filed in the above-named Court, and the same will be heard by the Court upon notice of hearing fixed for such purpose.

Notice is hereby further given that informal appointment of Gerald M. Kittok whose address is 616 3rd Avenue North, Sauk Rapids, Minnesota 56379, as

personal representative of the estate of the above decedent, has been made. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative and the personal representative is empowered to fully administer the estate including after 30 days from the date of issuance of his letters, the power to sell, encumber, lease or distribute real estate, unless objections thereto are filed with the Court (Pursuant to Section 524.3-607) and the Court otherwise orders.

Notice is further given that ALL CREDITORS having claims against said estate are required to present the same to said personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this notice or said claims will be barred.

Dated: November 8, 2019 /s/ Cheryl Woehler Registrar /s/ Cheryl Woehler Court Administrator Joseph S. Mayers KELM & REUTER, P.A. Attorney No. 0295747 1287 2nd Street North, Suite 101 Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 (320) 251-1423 R-47-2B

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girls hockey

Metro Bus Storm’n Sabres earn win over Fergus Falls announces Girls hockey adds holiday loss to Alexandria service hours

BY ANNA HINKEMEYER STAFF WRITER

Offers winter reminders

ST. CLOUD — Metro Bus Dial-a-Ride and Fixed Route services will be closed Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Metro Bus will close early on Christmas Eve, with all buses off the streets by 6 p.m., as well as no Dial-a-Ride service scheduled after 5:30 PM. Prepare for weather-related delays Getting around in the winter may require extra planning. Riders can anticipate slight delays during poor weather conditions and times of high traffic congestion, such as popular shopping hours at Crossroads Center. Riders may consider taking an earlier bus to stay on time.

Drivers are reminded to yield to merging buses.

With the winter season approaching there are fewer hours of daylight and your commute may be in low-light conditions. When waiting to catch the bus during dark hours, it is important that you be seen easily. Metro Bus reminds everyone to be safe and increase their visibility at night by wearing bright or reflective clothing, standing close to bus stops and staying in well-lit areas. Travelers can consider carrying a small flashlight or keychain light to increase visibility.

Stay informed about weather-related closings from local radio stations. Notifications will be posted on the Metro Bus Facebook and Twitter accounts.

Route detours are posted at http://ridemetrobus.com.

The Storm’n Sabres had a week of mixed results on the ice as they competed in two Central Lakes Conference matchups. The girls started the week with a 6-1 loss to the Alexandria Cardinals Nov. 22 at Bernick’s Arena in Sartell but bounced back to take a 4-1 win over the Fergus Falls Otters at the Fergus Falls Community Arena Nov. 26 in Fergus Falls.

The team is 2-2 on the season as they are amidst a multi-team tournament at the Municipal Athletic Complex in St. Cloud Nov. 29-30. The girls started the tournament with a game against Duluth Nov. 29 and will face Northfield at 12:15 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 30.

SSRR 4, Fergus Falls 1 After a scoreless

first period, the Storm’n Sabres sprang into action, scoring two goals in the second period while holding the Otters scoreless. Nora Sauer started with a goal 5:45 into the second with Taylor Scepaniak and Anna Orth contributing. Morgan Cromwell found the net 13 minutes in, with help from Makenzy Heder and Mallory Heder.

With the shift into the final period, the Storm’n Sabres found the net twice more. Rachel Wieland scored at 4:22 into the third with help from Mallory Heder. Sauer slashed in the final goal with just under three minutes remaining to play, with help from Riley Trobec.

The Storm’n Sabres were slightly outshot by the Otters 23-19, and sat 10 minutes on five penalty infractions as opposed to four minutes on two infractions for

the Otters.

Chloe Stockinger made 22 saves in goal for SSRR. Alexandria 6, SSRR 1 A game full of penalties cost the Storm’n Sabres a home win against Alexandria.

SSRR sat 16 minutes on eight infractions, but the Cardinals also got into penalty trouble, sitting 14 minutes for seven infractions.

Alexandria took ad-

vantage of the Storm’n Sabres short-staff situation, posting four power play goals in the game.

With a 5-0 deficit, Trobec came through with a goal at the start of the third period, assisted by Jayden Lommel.

Alexandria had 35 shots on goal, while the Storm’n Sabres had 19.

Stockinger saved 29 shots on goal.

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Students to perform in Gustavus Adolphus College’s Christmas in Christ Chapel ST. PETER – Gustavus Adolphus College will host its annual Christmas in Christ Chapel worship services Dec. 5-8 on campus in St. Peter.

Rice resident Megan Morrison and Sauk Rapids resident Mikayla Zaske will perform at the service.

This year, Christmas in Christ Chapel’s theme is Love Beyond Borders. Over 350 students will lead the audience through the incarnation story in the gospel of Matthew, connecting us to God’s abundant and generous love and inspiring us to transcend borders that keep us divided from one another and from God’s reign of justice and compassion in our world.

The evening performance beginning 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 7, will be live-streamed online.

Visit http://www.gustavus.edu/ccc to learn more or watch the livestream.

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BY ANNA HINKEMEYER STAFF WRITER

Former Sauk RapidsRice High School students were well represented across collegiate athletics this fall as 19 graduates competed in various sports.

JD Bates, son of Dan s and Cheri Bates, is a runening back for the Univerlsity of Wisconsin-Stout .football team in Menosmonie, Wisconsin. Bates -has seen no playing time this season. He is a 2019 SRRHS graduate. e Ella Benoit, daughter lof Travis and Pam Benyoit, is a swimmer for the sGustavus Adolphus swim oand dive team in St. Peeter. Benoit earned personal -best times during the 2018 Minnesota Intercolle.giate Athletic Conference .championships Feb. 14-17 ein Minneapolis, swimming 1 minute, 6.29 seconds in the 100 yard breaststroke, 2:26.11 in the 200 breaststroke and 2:19.77 in the 200 individual medley.

She is a 2018 SRRHS graduate.

Camdin CarlsonMathies, son of Mike and Traci Mathies and Jason Carlson, is a defensive back for the Augsburg College football team in Minneapolis. He has posted 22 tackles, 12 assists, two fumble recoveries and one interception this season. He is a 2018 SRRHS graduate.

Richard Carriveau, son of Wayne and Brenda Carriveau, is a linebacker for the St. John’s University football team in Collegeville. Carriveau has made 33 tackles with 33 assists and 2.5 sacks this season.

He is a 2016 SRRHS graduate.

Madison Davis, daughter of Chris and Nancy Davis, is a middle-distance freestyle and butterfly specialist for the College of St. Benedict swim and dive team in St. Joseph. At the St. Catherine University Pentathlon Oct. 11 in St. Paul, Davis earned 1:01.43 in the 100 freestyle, 1:15.34 in the 100 backstroke, 1:21.59 in the 100 breaststroke, 1:08.94 in the 100 butterfly and 1:12.86 in the 100 individual medley. She is a 2017 SRRHS graduate.

Tessa Fernholz,

daughter of Curt and Keli, is a forward and midfielder for the College of St. Scholastica soccer team in Duluth. Fernholz has played during junior varsity games and has scored three goals. She is a 2019 SRRHS graduate.

Larissa Kleen, daughter of Dale and Diane Kleen, is a butterfly and backstroke specialist for the College of St. Benedict swim and dive team in St. Joseph. At the St. Catherine University Pentathlon Oct. 11 in St. Paul, Kleen earned 1:04.62 in the 100 freestyle, 1:10.01 in the 100 backstroke, 1:10.09 in the 100 butterfly and 1:14.53 in the 100 individual medley.

Brooke Lorentz, daughter of Todd and Denise Lorentz, is a midfielder and forward for the University of Minnesota womens soccer team in Morris. This season, Lorentz has scored two goals and three assists and had a total of 21 shots on goal.

She is a 2016 SRRHS graduate.

Emma Mader, daughter of Kelly and Lori Mader, is a member of the Hamline University crosscountry team in St. Paul.

Mader earned a seasonbest time of 25:08.3 Oct. 19 at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Tori Neubauer Invitational in Ettrick, Wisconsin. She is a 2018 SRRHS graduate.

Anthony Massman, son of Scott Massman and Nicole Wilke, is a wide receiver for the Gustavus Adolphus football team in St. Peter. Massman has tallied 21 rushing yards and 37 receiving yards, and has made one tackle this season. He is a 2018 SRRHS graduate.

Staci Meyer, daughter of Joe and Amy Meyer, is a setter for the University of Wisconsin-Stout volleyball team in Menomonie, Wisconsin. Meyer has earned two kills, 27 digs and seven set assists this season. She is a 2019 SRRHS graduate.

Cade Milton-Baumgardner, son of Russell Baumgardner and Lynn Milton-Schroeder, is a redshirt quarterback for the Bemidji State University football team in Bemidji.

He is a 2019 SRRHS graduate.

Erik Moline, son of Mark and Jill Moline, is a linebacker for the St. John’s University football team in Collegeville.

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for the Augsburg College football team in Minneapolis. Santillana has recorded one tackle and three assists this season. He is a 2019 SRRHS graduate.

Jacob Schloe, son of Eric and Lorraine, is a redshirt offensive lineman for the Northern State University football team in

Aberdeen, South Dakota.

Schloe is a 2019 SRRHS graduate.

Julia Severson, daughter of Scott and Eva Severson, is a member of the Gustavus Adolphus cross-country team. She earned a season best 5K time of 20:54.43 at the Crown Invitational Aug.

31 in St. Bonifacius. She is a 2019 SRRHS graduate.

Braden Tretter, son of Cory Lease and Jody Stangl, is a redshirt wide receiver for the St. Cloud State University football team in St. Cloud. He is a 2019 graduate of Sauk Rapids-Rice.

some playing time as a varsity linebacker. He is a 2018 SRRHS graduate.

Sam Ringger, son of Mark and the late Tammy Ringger, is a member of the University of Minnesota cross-country team in Duluth. He ran a season best time of 24:48 at the Bulldog Invitational Sept.

14 in Superior, Wisconsin He is a 2019 SRRHS graduate.

Soleil Newland, daughter of Deborah and Todd Newland, is a member of the University of Northwestern volleyball team in St. Paul. This season Newland has posted 121 kills, 22 digs and 59 blocks. She is a 2019 SRRHS graduate.

Marcus Santillana, son of Krista and Billy Santillana, is a linebacker

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PROBATE NOTICE STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF BENTON SEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT next Monday, which will give the PROBATE DIVISION

Coming off a much-needed bye week, the 8-3 Minnesota Vikings offense another dangerous weapon in have a commanding two-game lead the passing game. over the Los Angeles Rams for the Defensively, the Vikings have sixth and final wild card berth in the been stout against the run, allowing NFC playoff picture. While that is all only 94.2 yards per game but have fine and dandy, the Vikings’ sights shown vulnerability against the pass should be set higher than a wild card in recent weeks. The Vikings now

by ANDY THAYER berth. The Vikings are deadlocked rank 20th in the league in pass yards Sports Columnist with the Green Bay Packers atop the allowed per game with 244.5, but the NFC North division, and because the return of Jayron Kearse and Holton Vikings host the Packers at U.S. Bank Stadium Hill to the secondary and an additional week of Dec. 23, the Vikings are in complete control of rest for banged-up safeties Harrison Smith and their playoff destiny.

Anthony Harris should hopefully help mitigate That is not to say things are going to be easy. some of those issues. As we discussed a few The Vikings have a tough schedule ahead of them. weeks ago, Xavier Rhodes has been a liability in Beyond the holiday week grudge-match with the coverage this season, and having other healthy Packers, the Monday night showdown in Seattle bodies in the secondary will allow the Vikings to with the 9-2 Seahawks and their notoriously avoid putting Rhodes in single coverage against vociferous crowd is also going to be a meat elite receivers that will be able to expose him. grinder. The Vikings also travel to Los Angeles to The homestretch of this season is going to be play the Chargers (who soundly beat the Packers exciting, because this could go any number of a few weeks ago) and will host the up-and-down ways for the Vikings. There is a realistic road map Bears (who seem to always play well against the in place for the Vikings to secure a first-round bye Vikings) in their season finale. in the playoffs. The 9-2 New Orleans Saints, who The Vikings are a well-rounded team that would own the second playoff seed if the season should be good enough to take care of business ended today, have looked shaky the past couple of against some of these more mercurial outfits. Let weeks. The Vikings only trail them by one game. us keep this simple: the Minnesota offense ranks On the other hand, I could also see the Vikings eighth in the NFL with 26.3 points per game, and losing in Seattle and downward spiraling into their defense ranks sixth with 18.6 points per a situation where they need to beat Chicago in game. That seems like a solid recipe for a success. week 17 to secure a wild card berth. We all know Despite Mike Zimmer’s early-season how that turned out last year. This year’s Vikings fascination with running the ball like a team team is better and more well-rounded, though, from the 1960s, the Vikings have reached a nice and it would take a truly disappointing series of offensive equilibrium lately. Dalvin Cook ranks events for them to miss the playoffs at this point. third in the NFL with 1,017 rushing yards, and If the Vikings can take care of business in Seattle, Kirk Cousins has completed 70.6% of his passes they will have earned the right to be viewed as a for 2,756 yards and 21 touchdowns with only legitimate playoff contender moving forward. three interceptions. This feels crazy to type, but Cousins has been playing at an MVP level for almost two months. He has been an absolute surgeon in the play-action passing game, and CITY OF SAUK RAPIDS because opposing defenses need to devote so NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING much attention to corralling the explosive Cook, REGARDING AN ORDINANCE RELATED TO that should continue to be the case. In addition, UPDATES TO THE CITY OF SAUK RAPIDS all signs point to star wide receiver Adam Thielen OFFICIAL FEE SCHEDULE returning to the lineup from his hamstring injury NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of

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the City of Sauk Rapids, Minnesota, will hold a public hearing at a meeting of the Council beginning at 6:00 p.m., or shortly thereafter, on Monday, December 9, 2019, to be held in the Council Chambers at the Sauk Rapids Government Center, 250 Summit Ave North, Sauk Rapids, Minnesota, to discuss the updates of certain city fees in the city’s official Fee Schedule.

All interested persons may appear at the December 9th public hearing and present their views orally or in writing. A copy of the fee updates may be obtained at the City’s offices.

Anyone needing reasonable accommodations or an interpreter should contact the City Clerk’s office at City Hall, telephone (320) 258-5300.

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NOTICE AND ORDER FOR HEARING ON PETITION FOR DESCENT OF PROPERTY Estate of Nancy J. Behrendt, Decedent.

A Petition for Determination of Descent has been filed with this Court. The Petition represents that the Decedent died more than three years ago, leaving property in Minnesota and request the probate of Decedent’s last Will (if any), and the descent of such property be determined and assigned by this Court to the persons entitled to the property.

Any objections to the Petition must be filed with the Court prior to or raised at the hearing. If proper, and no objections are filed or raised, the Petition may be granted.

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(3) List the name and complete street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, OR if an entity, provide the legal corporate, LLC, or Limited Partnership name and registered office address: Isaac John Freese, 5767 Mayhew Lake Road NE, Sauk Rapids, Minnesota 56379 United States.

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Skaters shut out by Lumberjacks make plays in Mason City Granite City splits series Gentry Academy with division-leading Bullsls

BY EVAN MICHEALSON Sauk Rapids native Daymin Dodge exSTAFF WRITER

PHOTOS BY ANNA HINKEMEYER

Junior goalie Riley Weinand makes a save midway through the first period Nov. 26 in Sauk Rapids. Weinand made 45 saves in the game against Gentry Academy.

Boys hockey struggles to score in first two games

BY ANNA HINKEMEYER STAFF WRITER

Sauk Rapids-Rice had a difficult night on its home ice as the boys hosted Gentry Academy Nov. 26. The game marked the second competition of the season for the Storm.

Gentry Academy earned an 8-0 shut out over the Storm.

SRR attempted seven shots on goal in the first period, but momentum shifted, and the Storm quickly found themselves on the defensive for most of the night. SRR ended the night with a total 12 shots on goal. Gentry Academy put up 53 against SRR tender Riley Weinand who made 45 saves.

Both teams had six minutes in the penalty box with three infractions.

North Branch 7, SRR 3 The Nov. 22 game against North Branch had a slow start for SRR. After a scoreless first period, SRR brought the heat to the ice in the second, scoring two goals

on 15 attempts. The first came from forward Calvin Comstock a minute and a half in, with assistance from Brandon Bokelman and Owen Arndt. North Branch added four goals of their own, but forward Easton Portner attempted a Storm comeback when he scored the second goal with less than three minutes remaining. The score was 4-2.

Two North Branch goals were scored in the first part of the third period before Comstock found the net for the second time in the game, this time on a power play goal with help from forward Cayden Christensen and Arndt. North Branch added one more to round out the scoring and push the Storm to a 7-3 defeat.

The Storm spent over one period’s worth of time in a man-up situation as North Branch sat 19 minutes on eight penalty infractions. SRR sat eight minutes on four infractions.

Overall, SRR was outshot 48-30 despite more power play opportunities.

Goalie Weinand made 41 saves for the Storm.

SRR takes on the Central Lake Conference Cardinals at 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3, at the Willmar Civic Center in Willmar.

Junior defender Dylan Geiselhart gains possession of the puck and prepares to pass Nov. 26 in Sauk Rapids. The Storm lost to Gentry Academy 8-0.

It is difficult to capture a playoff atmosphere not even halfway into the season.

The Granite City Lumberjacks and North Iowa Bulls successfully completed playoff-like hockey over the weekend, splitting a monumental two-game series that saw the Bulls take the first game before the Lumberjacks rebounded in game two.

Granite City 4, North Iowa 1 Granite City’s potent scorers gave the team their biggest goals of the season in an ecstatic 4-1 triumph over North Iowa Nov. 23 at North Iowa Arena in Mason City, Iowa.

“This past weekend was a big test for us,” said D.J. Vold, Lumberjacks associate head coach. “I feel better about the team after the weekend than before it. I was impressed with our level of play. If we play at this level, we’ll be tough to beat any night.”

The visiting Lumberjacks felt they left a lot of opportunities on the ice after Friday’s heartbreaking loss, especially considering the must-win nature of their matchups against the division-leading Bulls.

As it turns out, that loss generated a spark.

“I think as a whole, our team felt like we had a good chance to win Friday,” Vold said. “Obviously we didn’t and that didn’t sit well with us.

We had to get two points to stay in the standings and put in their mind that we can beat them at any time.”

Granite City leading scorer Carson Simon broke the scoreless tie 39 seconds into the second period, speeding past a defender before lifting a deadly-accurate wrister over the shoulder of North Iowa goalie Dysen Skinner.

“We wanted to get the first score and put the pressure on them,” Vold said.

Simon’s goal awakened something in the reigning West Division champions. Troy Dahlheimer chipped in a shot directly in front of the net at 2:14, maintaining his balance despite a flurry of North Iowa bodies surrounding him.

Three minutes later,

tended his scoring streak to three as Simon and defensemen Jack Helle executed swift passing during a five-on-three ee power play opportunity unity before Helle fed Dodge odge the puck down low for or an easy score.

The Lumberjackss fin finished the second period outshooting North Iowa 19-13 with a 3-0 advantage.

“We came out in the second period and started firing everything on the net,” Vold said. “We got the first score with Carson and I guess we had a hunger for more. We wanted to keep the pedal down.”

Simon and Dodge recorded a goal and an assist each as eight Lumberjacks logged a point in the decisive affair.

For the Bulls, climbing out of a three-goal deficit was not inconceivable. North Iowa entered the weekend series with the third-most goals in the NA3HL. Stopping their high-flying offensive attack would be a challenge.

Five minutes into the final period, the gap closed. North Iowa forward Nick Bowlin tallied a power-play goal off a dish from Matt Dahlseide to increase the pressure.

The Lumberjacks defense, however, would not waver.

“North Iowa is a team that plays with momentum,” Vold said. “If they have it, it normally means bad things for you. We settled back in and forced them to play defense, and we did a good job of that after they scored.”

Tasked with the absurd goal of shutting down a North Iowa powerhouse, standout rookie Nate Johnston emerged victorious for the eighth time this season, putting together his finest performance as a Lumberjack. The talented netminder stopped 22 of 23 shots to remain undefeated.

“I thought he was a rock star,” Vold said.

“He stopped everything he was supposed to, and he stopped some stuff he probably shouldn’t have.

When you have him in net, you almost have to screw things up to lose.”

Nick Plautz put the showdown on ice with under two minutes left with his first career goal, stuffing a rebound opportunity past Skinner, who gave up four goals in back-to-back

“Every game we play against them is important. We expect it to be between us or them for the division. If we want to win a championship, we will have to go through them.”

- D.J. Vold

games after allowing a maximum of three goals in his previous appearances this season.

“I spoke with his (Plautz) dad a couple weeks ago, and we talked about how Nick hadn’t scored yet and he said, ‘I want his first one to be a big one,’” Vold said.

“That’s exactly what happened. It couldn’t have happened for a better kid late in the game to steal one from your rival. He’s a guy everyone would want in their organization.”

The win keeps the Lumberjacks within seven points of the first-place Bulls in the West Division standings with three games in hand. The toughest series of the season offered valuable experience for a squad hoping to return to the playoffs.

“It might as well have been a playoff series,” Vold said. “Every game we play against them is important. We expect it to be between us or them for the division. If we want to win a championship, we will have to go through them.”

Granite City will face the Willmar WarHawks Saturday, Nov. 30, in Willmar.

North Iowa 5, Granite City 4 The Bulls, armed with the third-highest scoring offense in the NA3HL, looked the part in the opening period of their first game against the Lumberjacks.

First, it was starting

left wing Carter Wagner ripping one home past Granite City goaltender Bailey Huber at the 6:53 mark to give the West Division frontrunners an early advantage. Then, Wagner teamed up with Lucas Wahlin and Cam Fagerlee on the power play to put another puck in the back of the net at 8:01 to quickly sink the Lumberjacks in an early hole.

The Lumberjacks, entering Mason City seven points behind the dangerous Bulls for first place in the West Division, would not let North Iowa win that easily, especially after the Bulls were called for two checking-from-behind penalties within a minute of each other.

Granite City forward Blake Spetz snapped a five-game goalless streak, deflecting a Helle shot two minutes after North Iowa’s second score to cut the deficit in half.

Lumberjacks co-captain Bailey Sommers tied the game at 10:35 after rebounding a loose puck in front of the net and slam-

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Payonk leads first week’s scoring SRR girls basketball suffers losses to Foley, Brainerd

BY ANNA HINKEMEYER STAFF WRITER

The Storm girls basketball team had a rough start to the season, dropping its first two games Nov. 22 against the t Falcons in Foley and r Nov. 26 at home against Brainerd.

SRR heads on the road for a game in North Branch at 7:15 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 3. t Brainerd 80, SRR 38 Sauk Rapids-Rice hosted the Warriors in Central Lakes Conference matchup Tuesday and fell 80-38.

PHOTOS BY EVAN MICHEALSON

Sauk Rapids-Rice center Shayna Payonk (middle) leaps to shoot a basket over Jayden Hermanson (right) Nov. 22 at Foley High School in Foley. Payonk was dominant in the paint, putting up 21 points.

“Brainerd came out Roesch, head coach. “We and was the more ag- played better in the secgressive team,” said Jon ond half.”

Among the things the Storm struggled with were establishing its offense and reaction time on both ends of the court.

Roesch said the team needs to become a better passing team, value the basketball and play with an edge.

Freshman guard Mackenzie Felchle, senior center Shayna Payonk and freshman center Mia Rogholt combined for 24 points with eight apiece. Junior forward Ady Froiland put up seven points, junior forward Kyanah Evans four and senior guard Noel Reberg three.

Foley 71, SRR 53 An early 6-0 lead fizzled out quickly for the Storm as the Falcons responded with a 15-point run and took off with the game.

“I thought we competed well the entire

game despite lots of first game jitters,” Roesch said. “We controlled the boards, and we were able to get the ball inside on offense.”

Early foul trouble and 34 turnovers led to the Storm loss. SRR had 20 of the turnovers in the first half but cut the lead to three midway through the second. Foul trouble near the end of the game widened the margin for the Foley win.

“Foley has some nice

perimeter players both on offense and defense,” Roesch said. “They were able to deflect a lot of our passes creating many of our turnovers.”

Payonk led the team with 21 points and 19 rebounds on the night.

Evans put up nine points, Grace Roesch with seven, Belle Haddy with six, Keanna Guggisberg with one, and Felchle, Froiland and Reberg each with three.

SRR dance is fourth amongst conference competitors Team to hone skills in December

BY ANNA HINKEMEYER STAFF WRITER

PHOTO BY ANNA HINKEMEYER

Erin Nelson (front); Campbell Arndt (back, left) and Rachel Kremers perform with the Storm jazz team Nov. 22 in Sartell. SRR started its season with the Central Lakes Conference meet Nov. 22 in Sartell and the Forest Lake Invitational Nov. 23 in Forest Lake before having a month off from competition to work on the two routines.

The Storm faced Sec- placings (rankings): 1. nial (9) 375, 4. Forest Lake tion 4AAA teams Brain- Edina (3) with 431 points, 2.

Dance page 24 erd, Forest Lake, Anoka, Brainerd (6) 395, 3. CentenBlaine and Elk River at the Forest Lake Invitational.

“It was a great invite to not only see teams from our section but to go GRAND RE-OPENING against teams we don’t usually compete against,” Mohr said. “The talent level was high, and, although we didn’t place where we had hoped to, we were able to get a score sheet. The team danced extremely well, and I am very happy OPEN NOV.29 with that.”

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The Sauk Rapids-Rice Storm dance team got its first season look at its competition Nov. 22-23.

SRR started the season with a Central Lakes Conference meet Nov. 22 at Sartell High School in Sartell. The team took fourth place in both kick and jazz. Then, the Storm traveled to Forest Lake High School in Forest Lake to compete against 10 Class AAA teams. SRR placed eighth in jazz and sixth in kick.

“Our scores this year are the highest they have ever been this early in the season, which is exciting,” said Ali Mohr, head coach. “We now have a month to get ready for the final month of competitions. We are competing back-to-back almost every weekend in January which doesn’t leave much time for big changes in the dance. All of the big changes will be done now, so we can fine tune through January and head into sections feeling confident.”

The Storm will spend a month honing skills before resuming competition in January.

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North Iowa and Granite City traded goals before the Bulls found success in the early stages of the second period, as Jordan Roo and Sota Isogai scored their 12th and eighth goals of the season, respectively.

Sommers tallied his second goal of the game at 9:06 in the second period, but the Lumberjacks were unable to defeat Skinner, who made 26 saves.

Huber was hit for his third loss of the season and his .857 save percentage was the lowest mark of his young career.

North Iowa’s narrow victory increased their lead in the West Division standings to nine.

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M o r g a n Hoffman (left) and Megan Wahlin move across the floor during the kick routine Nov. 22 in Sartell. The kick team placed fourth of eight Central Lakes Conference competitors.

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SRR varsity kick composite scoring: turns and kicks technique 34, leaps and kick height 34, creativity 36, visual effectiveness 36, difficulty of routine choreography 36, difficulty of formations and transitions 36, difficulty of skills or kicks

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Overall kick placings (rankings): 1. Sartell (3) 422, 2. Brainerd (6) 396, 3. Rocori (11.5) 356, 4. SRR (12) 343, 5. Tech (12.5) 349, 6. Apollo (17) 324, 7. Alexandria (21) 288 and 8. Willmar (24) 270.

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Minnetonka (22) 347, 8. SRR (22) 339, 9. Elk River (27) 324 and 10. Osseo (30) 240.

SRR kick composite: turns and kicks technique 32, leaps and kick height 35, creativity 34, visual effectiveness 33, difficulty of routine choreography 31, difficulty of formations and transitions 29, difficulty of skills or kicks 33, placement and control 31, degree of accuracy 31 and routine effectiveness 35.

Overall AAA kick results: 1. Brainerd (6) 394, 2.

Minnetonka (7) 380, 3. Anoka (8) 375, 4. Centennial (11) 376, 5. Blaine (14.5) 344, 6.

SRR (19) 324, 7. Forest Lake (20) 321, 8. Elk River (23.5) 308 and 9. Osseo (27) 245.

Central Lakes Conference meet SRR had fourth-place finishes in both kick and jazz at Sartell High School Nov. 22 in Sartell.

“Taking fourth in both was a good starting point for us,” Mohr said. “Our conference is always strong and of course we want to move up, but we are happy starting off there. Seeing the dance for the first time being performed really shows your elements that are missed in practice or overlooked. Getting those first score sheets really help guide us on things to change or work on during the next few weeks.”

SRR varsity jazz composite scoring: turns and kicks technique 35, leaps and kick height 37, creativity 37, visual effectiveness 38, difficulty of routine choreography 35, difficulty of formations and transitions 35, difficulty of skills or kicks 38, placement and control 33, degree of accuracy 35 and routine effectiveness 40.

Overall jazz placings: 1. Brainerd 408, 2. Sartell 403, 3. Tech 379, 4. SRR 363, 5. Rocori 333, 6. Apollo 327,