Sauk Rapids Herald - November 14 edition

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Winning over

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Area hunters successful in firearms deer opener

BY NATASHA BARBER | STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS – Central Minnesota’s second weekend of firearms deer hunting season is underway Nov. 14-15 after over 100,000 whitetails were harvested by midweek.

As of Nov. 11, hunters had taken 102,618 deer in Minnesota, something that Beau Liddell said is consistent with 2019, especially in Benton County.

“Based upon the actual total harvest, things are almost identical to what they were last year in the two permit areas that dominate Benton County,” Liddell said. “The harvest designations for those two permit areas are the same, and the harvest is literally like one or two handfuls of difference.”

Liddell is a Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Area Wildlife Supervisor for Benton, Morrison and Todd counties. He said the DNR would have a more accurate depiction by the end of next week, when 99% of deer taken during the firearms season

will have been reported.

Liddell said 30%-40% of firearms hunters are successful at taking deer each year. However, because the number is based on sold licenses, and the DNR has no way of telling who buys a license but fails to hunt, Liddell said the success rate is likely higher by up to 15%.

Of the deer taken by Wednesday morning, 56% were male adults and 31% female adults with the remaining 13% a mix of juvenile deer.

In Benton County permit areas, a total of 4,154 deer were taken with 2,503 coming from permit area 221 and 1,651 coming from 222. In those two permit areas, 2,121 of these area adult animals were male and 1,296 were female.

The Sauk Rapids Herald will continue to publish deer harvest photos from the youth, archery and firearms season through November. Submit a photo, name and a brief description – including date and count of harvest – to natasha@saukherald.com. Hunters and trappers of any game are welcome to submit entries to our Field Notes corner throughout the hunting seasons. Email for more information.

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Kloey Maidl holds the rack of her first buck harvest, a four-pointer, Nov. 8 at her grandma Le Wagner’s in Rice. Kloey, the daughter of Neil Maidl, is a Bird Island resident, and she used a .308 Mossberg rifle that she received for her 18th birthday in August to take the animal.

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Tyler Metcalf, 12, sits with his six-point buck Oct. 15 in Aitkin County. Tyler, the son of Rick and Debra Metcalf of Sauk Rapids, harvested the animal – his first deer – during the Minnesota Youth Firearms Season Oct. 1518 near his family’s cabin.

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Jeremiah Rockenbach, of Sauk Rapids, harvests a five-point buck opening morning, Nov. 7, in rural Canby.

Rockenbach was accompanied by nephews Jack and Kayden.

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Ten-year-old Jack Rockenbach holds the head of his first deer Nov. 10 near Canby. Jack, who was hunting with his dad Dustin Rockenbach, is a Rice resident.

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Evan Brenny, 12, son of Ryan and Josie Brenny, harvests a seven-point buck opening morning Nov. 7 at his home near Rice. Temperatures reached a record-high of 69 degrees in the Rice area Saturday, 25 degrees warmer than the historic average.

Borchert from front

In June 1951, Borchert’s name was at the top of that list.

“For three days, I was getting ready to go – getting my insurance straightened out and all the stuff you have to do when you go into a situation like that,” he said.

“On the third day, the first sergeant said, ‘Borchert, forget it. You’re not going.’ Well that didn’t make me feel bad because going to Korea in ’51 was not a desirable place. But I had to find out why.”

It turned out soldiers needed at least eight months of their enlistment left to serve overseas; Borchert only had seven and a half. He continued instructing others on the home front until he was discharged in January 1952. Borchert returned home to his family.

Eight months later when the National Guard 47th Infantry Division withdrew from active

NEWS duty, Borchert decided his time serving his country was not yet finished. He reenlisted in September 1952, and, with the Guard in need of officers, applied for a direct commission.

Borchert was granted commission as a second lieutenant and worked his way up to lieutenant colonel before retiring from military service Jan. 25, 1991, at 60 years old.

Borchert was a training officer for a battalion, battle group, regiment and brigade. He attended multiple trainings and schoolings.

“You have to keep qualified to get promoted,” he said. “You either have to be promoted or you go to the rank you had before you were an officer.”

Borchert advanced his military career as well as his home life. He married his wife, Marlyce, who was a school teacher, in 1953. They eventually had four children. Following the path of Borchert’s career, the family lived in Alexandria, Benson, Sauk Rapids and Little Falls.

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Eventually, they returned to Sauk Rapids and they now reside at Ridgeview Place Senior Living.

As a federal technician for the Guard, Borchert worked at both the new and old St. Cloud Armory where he also acted as a superintendent and oversaw people from the National Guard, Army Reserve and Navy Reserve. He then was transferred to Camp Ripley where he acted as the operations officer for nine years.

“Camp Ripley has a lot of active duty units that come there to train,” Borchert said. “Both ranger battalions came there and the 7th (Infantry) Division out of California came there annually as well as other units. We had navy units, air force.

It was quite a training center winter and summer.”

Before retiring, Borchert served for nearly another eight years by continuing in the Individual Ready Reserve, acting in the evaluation headquarters of the Fourth and Fifth armies at Camp

Ripley. He also served a one-month assignment in Kansas City where military personnel records are archived.

Borchert did all of this while supporting his family, operating a home archery and canoe business for 10 years, and continuing to educate himself to sustain or further his rank.

He has fond memories of giving an oral presentation about archery use in the Special Forces that landed him at the top of his class.

Borchert’s time in the military impacted his life greatly, and he would advise others to consider serving their country. He said he learned discipline, respect for others, patriotism and good posture.

Borchert’s military legacy continued with his children and grandchildren. His son Robert served in the U.S. Navy, his son Gary in the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps, and his daughter Tami and granddaughter PHOTO SUBMITTED Tiffany in the National Arnie Borchert is recognized on Veterans Day Nov. 11 at Ridgeview Place Senior Living in Sauk Rapids. Borchert Guard. was a commissioned officer in the National Guard.

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Veterans Day was Wednesday SAUK RAPIDS – Ridgeview Place Senior Living recognized its military veterans Nov. 11 by acknowledging them and greeting some residents with certificates and treats. Arnold Borchert (National Guard), Kermit Kjolhaug (Marine Corps), Ellsworth Ott (Army), Frank Prokott (Army), Keith Pullen (Army), James Riley (Army) and Roy Peterson (not listed) were those listed on the facility’s Wall of Honor.

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Celebration of Life will be at 1:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 20, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 2162 Mayhew Lake Road, Sauk Rapids, for Roy W. Peterson, age 86, who passed away peacefully Nov. 7, 2020, in Norwood Young America. The Rev. David Hinz and the Rev. John Beck will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 19, at Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids and one hour prior to the service Friday at the church.

Roy was born Dec. 20, 1933, to William and Anna (Wipper) Peterson in Palmer Township.

Following his graduation from Clear Lake High School, he joined the United States Army and served our country honorably as a member of the 101st Airborne Division during the Korean Conflict. He was united in marriage to Alice Kath June 25, 1955, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Sauk Rapids.

Roy W. Peterson

Together they lived in the Foley area and Nisswa most of their lives. Roy was a farmer in his earlier years and then worked for Minnesota Department of Transportation on the bridge crew and as a highway maintenance worker from 1970-97. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Sauk Rapids and the Billie Brown Post 627 American Legion Post in Nisswa.

Roy enjoyed spear and ice fishing, golfing, cribbage, baseball, horseshoes, dancing, listening to polka music, and telling stories.

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Clarence L. “Sonny” Steeves

In accordance with his wishes, there will be no services for Clarence L. “Sonny” Steeves, 79, of St. Francis, who passed away at Country Manor Health Care Center in Sartell Nov. 9, 2020. Arrangements are entrusted to Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home, Sauk Rapids.

Clarence Loren Steeves, was born April 24, 1941, in Princeton to Clarence and Vivian (Bullford) Steeves. He married Judith Wolf April 16, 1966, and they later divorced. Sonny worked for many companies as a truck driver and in his later years, he continued to drive truck as an

He had a huge heart and a great sense of humor. Most importantly, he enjoyed spending time with his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren at their home in Nisswa.

Roy is survived by his children, LuAnn (Rich) Cameron of Pillager, Keith (Roxanne) of Rice, Lori (Kevin) Kramer of Gilbert, Arizona, Jennifer (Troy) Hallstrom of Mesa, Arizona, Wendy “Sam” (Tim) Rohwer of Norwood Young America, Neil (Sue Johnson) of Jenkins, and Scott (Scott “S.J.” Johnson) of Denver, Colorado; 23 grandchildren; and 25 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Alice in August; brother, Cecil and twin brother, Ray; and sisters, Emma Jean and Mildred.

Memorials are preferred to CentraCare Hospice.

Obituary, guest book available online at www. williamsdingmann.com.

Clarence L. “Sonny” Steeves

independent contractor.

He also farmed for many years. Sonny loved going for drives, ‘50s and country music, talking on his phone and watching Fox News. He was genuine, hardworking and had a personality that was larger than life. Sonny had a great sense of humor, and he loved his family.

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Saturday, Nov. 14, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

– Second Annual Holiday Market.

Hosted and benefitting the Sartell Historical Society. Homemade crafts, gifts and decorating ideas. Door prizes. Sartell Community Center.

Sunday, Nov. 15, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Drive Up Soup Sale. Benefitting the Starfish Dwelling. Curbside order and pickup. Wear masks. St. John’s Episcopal Church, 1111 Cooper Ave. S., St. Cloud.

Monday, Nov. 16, 6 p.m. – Rice City Council Meeting. Rice City Hall, 205 E. Main St., Rice.

Tuesday, Nov. 17, 9 a.m. – Benton County Board of Commissioners Meeting. Benton County Administration Building, 531 Dewey St., Foley.

Fourth Ave. N., Sauk Rapids.

Wednesday, Nov. 18, 6-7 p.m. – Living Waters Food Shelf Dispersal. Living Waters Lutheran Church, 1911 Fourth Ave. N., Sauk Rapids.

Friday, Nov. 20, 11 a.m. to noon – Living Waters Food Shelf Dispersal.

Living Waters Lutheran Church, 1911 Fourth Ave. N., Sauk Rapids.

Saturday, Nov. 21, 3 p.m. – Annual VFW Auxiliary 6992 Turkey Bingo and Quilt Auction. All proceeds benefit veterans and veteran families. The five quilt winners will be drawn during the turkey bingo event at 5 p.m. Sauk Rapids VFW Post 6992, 901 N. Benton Dr., Sauk Rapids.

Tuesday, Nov. 17, 11 a.m. to noon – Living Waters Food Shelf Dispersal.

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Correction In the 2020 Veterans Day Keepsake, which was inserted into the Nov. 7 Sauk Rapids Herald, LeRoy “Butch” Murphy’s years of service were inaccurate.

Murphy served in the United State Marine Corps from 1961-71.

Loretta S. Klug

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Sauk Rapids for Loretta S. Klug, age 76, who passed away Nov. 11, 2020, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s at Talahi Care Center in St. Cloud. The Rev. David Hinz and the Rev. John Beck will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation is one hour prior to the services Tuesday at the church.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home, Sauk Rapids.

Loretta was born March 25, 1944, in Minnewaukan, North Dakota, to Laurice and Signe (Swenson) Ness.

She graduated from Wadena High School in 1962, and married Donald Klug Oct. 17, 1966, in Sisseton, South Dakota, Loretta worked at Fingerhut and also did daycare for many

Loretta S. Klug

years. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Trinity Ladies Aid, and was a Girl Scout leader. Loretta enjoyed gardening, watching birds, reading, camping, playing cards, shopping, crafts, baking and flowers.

She loved spending time with her family and friends, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Loretta is survived by her husband, Don of Sauk Rapids; daughters, Sheli Oliver (Dale Hoffman) of Upsala, Brenda (Tim)

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Wilcox of Sauk Rapids, and Merrilee Ascheman (Scott Tostenson) of Clontarf; sisters and brother, Connie Nelson of Brainerd, Shari (Michael) Knoshaug of Williston, North Dakota, and Larry (Cheryl) Ness of Benson; grandchildren, Michael (Leisha) Wilcox, Tiffany Klug, Michelle (Derrick) Lass, Tanner Oliver, Tasha Oliver, Tabitha Oliver, and Joe Ascheman; and great grandchildren, Adrea, Riley, Adelise, Jackson, Sullivan, and Peyton. She was preceded in death by her parents; and infant daughter, Kristen Lori Klug.

The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Moments Hospice and Talahi Care Center staff.

Obituary, guest book and video tribute available online at www. williamsdingmann.com.

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Burial will be private at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sauk Rapids for Romaine F. Connor, age 87, of Sauk Rapids, who died Nov. 4, 2020, at Good Shepherd Community in Sauk Rapids.

The Rev. Thomas Knoblach will officiate and burial will be in Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery near Little Falls. Visitation will be one hour prior to the services at the church in Sauk Rapids.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids.

Romaine was born Aug. 29, 1933, in Iona Township, Todd County

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Melvin “Irish” H. Leyk

of Blaine, Gerald (Jayne Wruck) of Sauk Rapids, Patt Wilmot of Richfield and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Eugene (Katherine), sister-in-law, Jane Connor; brothers-inlaw, Harold “Butch” Iten and Jim Wilmot.

A special thank you to Moments Hospice and The Good Shepherd Community for the wonderful care given to Romaine.

Memorials are preferred to Moments Hospice.

Obituary and guest book available online at www.williamsdingmann. com.

Legion Post 76, and was a lifelong member of the Army VFW Post 4847.

Irish enjoyed spending time with his friends and close relatives. He was very independent and liked to keep his lawn immaculate, and his house very organized. Irish also enjoyed fishing and hunting. Above all else, Irish will be remembered by his kindness and generosity he showed to anyone in need. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.

Irish is survived by his sisters, Shirley Iees of Sauk Rapids and Nancy Hanson

of Escondido, California; sister-in-law, Carole Leyk of Roseville; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Irene (Leonard) Packert, LeRoy Leyk, and Elmer Leyk; brothers-in-law, George Iees and Ronald Hanson.

The family of Irish would like to thank Wildwood Assisted Living for their wonderful care.

Obituary, guest book and video tribute available online at www. williamsdingmann.com.

a supply sergeant for many years. He was very proud of his service and took the place of his eldest brother Elmer in being deployed to Vietnam. After being R-46-1B honorably discharged, Irish worked for Frigidaire for “Our Country is in Mourning, A Soldier Died Today.” over 20 years. He was a member of the American

Janet C. Underdahl

Funeral services were 11 a.m. Nov. 13 at Redeemer Lutheran Church in St. Cloud for Janet C. Underdahl who passed away Nov. 9, 2020, at the Therapy Suites in Sartell. The Rev. Bruce Timm officiated and burial was at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery.

Visitation was one hour prior to the service at church.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids.

Janet was born June 9, 1944, in Barnesville to Stanley and Ellen (Lindholm) Bell. She grew up in rural Clay County and graduated from Barnesville High School in 1962. Janet was united in marriage to Richard “Dick” Underdahl Aug. 8, 1964,

heard from me.” He served his country in the Navy and was a farmer in the Browerville area most of his life, moving to Sauk Rapids in 1985. Romaine was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church where he participated in the Knights of Columbus Council 11346 and Men’s Club. He volunteered at Christ The King Church in Browerville and at the Good Shepherd Community where he was once chosen as volunteer of the month. Romaine enjoyed fishing, hunting and sporting events.

Survivors include his siblings, Bob (Joanne) of Silver Bay, Joan Iten of Browerville, Tom (Connie)

to Floyd and Marie (Kologi) Connor. He attended country school for one year and St. Joseph’s School in Browerville through the eighth grade.

Romaine graduated from Browerville High School where he participated in R-46-1B basketball, baseball and FFA, and his caption in “Our Country is in Mourning, A Soldier Died Today.” the year book read, “I was there although you never

Melvin “Irish” H. Leyk

Public visitation was 4-7 p.m. Nov. 12 at Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids, for Melvin “Irish” H. Leyk, age 86, who passed away peacefully Nov. 8, 2020, at Wildwood Assisted Living. Prayers were at 4:30 p.m. at the funeral home Thursday evening.

Burial took place in Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery, Camp Ripley.

Melvin “Irish” Harold Leyk was born Aug. 8, 1934, to John and Esther (Vogt) Leyk in Sauk Rapids. Irish served his country honorably in the United States Army from 1957-77, working as

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Janet C. Underdahl

in Baker. Together, they resided in several locations in northwest Minnesota and settled in Sauk Rapids in 1974. Janet and Dick were blessed with two daughters, Dawn and Darla.

Janet touched the lives of many children in the 20 plus years of operating an in home daycare. She was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church and active in the Redeemer Guild.

Janet volunteered at the Prince of Peace Lutheran School in St. Cloud and the Treasure Chest in Waite

Park. She enjoyed baking, looking for collectables at garage sales, and most importantly, spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Janet was kind, loving, compassionate, generous, humble, and always helping others.

Janet is survived by her children, Dawn (Steve) Rudy of Sauk Rapids and Darla (Joe) Schmidt of St. Cloud; nine grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Dick; and siblings, Dennis Bell, Lloyd Bell, Joyce Enger, and Arlene Flaten.

Memorials are preferred to Prince of Peace Lutheran School in St. Cloud.

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James “Jim” J. Anderson

Mass of Christian Burial was 11 a.m.

Nov. 12 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sauk Rapids for James “Jim” J. Anderson, age 94, who passed away Friday at his home surrounded by his family. The Rev. Thomas Knoblach officiated and entombment was at Hilltop Mausoleum, Sauk Rapids. Visitation was after 9:30 a.m.

Thursday at the church.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home, Sauk Rapids.

James John Anderson was born March 17, 1926, in Sauk Rapids to John and Mary (Eizenhoefer) Anderson.

He served our country in the U.S. Army during WWII. Jim married Irene Gohman June 14, 1949, at St. Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church in St. Augusta.

He worked as a mechanic for Gilleland Chevrolet for 45 years, retiring in 1991. Jim was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Sauk Rapids VFW Post 6992, and Sauk Rapids American Legion Post 254. He enjoyed repairing and fixing cars, gardening, bird watching, playing the lottery and card games, and building birdhouses.

He enjoyed going to Little Birch Lake with family and long weekend

trips to Duluth. Jim was a faith-filled, patient, knowledgeable, hardworking, strong man, who was a proud American.

He was a devoted father, grandfather, and great grandfather who will be missed by all who knew him.

Survivors include his daughters, Rosemary (Kevin) Dyer of Sauk Rapids, Virginia (Allan) Stay of Foley, Carolyn (Jim) Sis of Bellevue, Nebraska, and Jennifer (Dale) McLaird of Sauk Rapids; daughter in law, Shelly Anderson of Becker; sister, Jeanette Kaufman of Waite Park; 22 grandchildren and 38 great grandchildren. Jim was preceded in death by his parents; the love of his life, Irene on April 25, 2002; daughter, Suzanne Stay; sons, David and LeeRoy; and brothers, LeRoy, Floyd, Lloyd, John, Tom, and Ray. Obituary, guest book and video tribute available online at www. williamsdingmann.com.

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Wanda A. Warrick

Mass of Christian Burial was 11 a.m. Nov. 13 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church for Wanda A. Warrick, age 82, who passed away at Quiet Oaks Hospice House in St. Cloud Nov. 7, 2020.

The Rev. Tom Knoblach officiated and burial was at Hilltop Mausoleum in Sauk Rapids. Visitation was after 9 a.m. Friday at church. Masks and social distancing were required.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home, Sauk Rapids.

Wanda was born June 7, 1938, in Rockville to Oswald and Leona (Kremers) Zimmerman.

She was united in marriage to James “Jim” Warrick Sept. 13, 1958, at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in St. Cloud. She lived all of her life in the St. Cloud and Sauk Rapids area and owned and operated Beaudreau’s

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Wanda A. Warrick

Bar from 1979-92. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sauk Rapids. She was also a member of a card club and the “Foodie” group.

Wanda enjoyed bowling, reading, crossword puzzles and words searches, and spending time with her family and friends. She was very social, caring, compassionate, had a great sense of humor and positive attitude. Most importantly, Wanda was very proud of the friendships she had.

Wanda is survived

by her children, Kelly Warrick of Sauk Rapids, Wendy (Tim) Siemers of St. Cloud, Dan (Sherry) of Inver Grove Heights, and Tracy Warrick St. Cloud; sister and brother, Linda (Eugene “Oz”) Adelman of Little Falls and Wayne (Doreen) Zimmerman of St. Cloud; grandchildren, Allie (Nate) Weis, Zach Siemers (Cia Strong), Josh (Katy Shones), Joe, and Jordan Warrick, Jack, Jamie, and Justin Warrick, Michaela Partch and Chase Alrdrich (Taelor Nelson).

Preceded in death by parents; husband, Jim; son, Wayne; and infant daughter, Stacy.

Special thanks to the St. Benedict’s Senior Center and Quiet Oaks Hospice House for their care and compassion.

Obituary, guest book and video tribute available online at www. williamsdingmann.com.

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Easy houseplants For those of you who think you have a black thumb, meaning it is difficult to grow a plant indoors, I have the following recommendations for houseplants that GREEN AND are grown for their foliage and seldom GROWING IN BENTON COUNTY or never produce

BY LINDA G. TENNESON flowers.

First, the snake plant, or mother-in-law’s tongue, botanical name Sansevieria trifasciata. I wonder how this easy to grow and forgiving plant got such negative sounding names. The Sansevieria is a succulent meaning it holds a lot of water in its leaves and survives with irregular watering.

There are two varieties I am aware of, one with tall leaves that grow straight up in groups from the soil and may reach a couple of feet tall.

This plant is grown for its solid or variegated leaves and its willingness to grow in shady or well-lit locations. It is not particular about room temperature and may or may not bloom with small, white flowers. The variety I like best is Bird’s Nest Sansevieria. Its solid or variegated leaves grow out from the center in a rosette form and usually do not exceed 10 inches tall. Both varieties will produce baby plants on the sides of the parent plant which may be cut off and planted separately once they have reached some size. If not removed, the baby plants will grow until the entire plant splits the sides of its container.

Another easy to grow houseplant is the devil’s ivy, or pothos, botanical name Scindapsus aureus. This solid or variegated leaf vine extends on stems that may be trained to grow long distances around a curtain or drapery rod. It also tolerates erratic watering and lower nighttime temperatures. Instead of letting the vine extend, I recommend weaving the growing end of the stem in a circle around the previous growth which will produce a round and contained plant. The spider plant, botanical name Chlorophytum comosum, has long striped leaves that look well when planted in a hanging container. The parent plant grows and produces baby plants that hang on the ends of long stems and seem to float in the air. These baby plants may be removed and planted on their own. The spider plant survives well in diffused sunlight or partial shade. The botanical name Tradescantia, or spiderwort, includes numerous varieties known commonly as Wandering Jew, Inch Plant and Purple Queen. Like pothos, this plant does not grow tall, but instead extends on long stems that may trail down from a hanging pot. It likes bright, indirect sun and will flower. From the Dracaena species, Dracaena sanderiana, or bamboo, is a common office plant which survives sporadic watering, bad lighting and poor air quality. It will even grow in plain water with a tiny amount of fertilizer added every few months. This plant is often sold after it has been trained to grow with secondary spirals twining around a central stem.

Indoor gardeners will have their own candidates for easy to grow houseplants such as the jade plant, various kinds of ivy and others. A little research should reveal which plants will match the lighting conditions in your home, your watering schedule and those plants that may be toxic to pets. With these and other plants, the temptation is to remove the baby plants or the sections that have grown too long and give them their own containers to grow in.

Linda G. Tenneson is a University of Minnesota Extension Master Gardener and Tree Care Advisor.

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Testify “There is no telling what divine drastic prison transformations were excesscheme that we may be initializing, what sive. The truth is we are all sinners, and mysteries may be unfolding, what enemies in each person’s unique journey God will we may be defeating when we simply give be glorified when we surrender all to him, ourselves for the worshipping and adoraincluding our story. tion of Jesus,” Bob Bakke.

Teacher David Guzik wrote, “The valThere is not just one form of worshipue of a personal testimony is not restricted ping God. We can pray and talk to him, lift to those who have a dramatic conversion your voice in song, read his word and serve story like Paul did. We can see the glory others. One more excellent way of worof God’s work just as much in those who shipping God is sharing your testimony think they have a boring testimony.”

LIFE BY FAITH which is describing what Jesus has done to BY MERCY NYGAARD Sharing our story helps us get to know set you free in your life. one another, and among followers of Jesus, The best part about sharing your testimony with it connects us, helping us learn from those who have someone is no one can take it away from you, and it more life experience. may bless those whose ears it falls on.

If you find yourself growing weary in the current Politics may declare, “This and that is the best climate of confusion, I encourage you to write down thing for you,” but your experiences through God’s your testimony – even if it is for your eyes only. sovereignty and Jesus’ transforming power will al- Looking back at where you came from is a humbling ways lead you to what is best for you. The Holy Spirit reminder as you go forward, gently reminding othwill always testify to Jesus. No one but God can re- ers to walk in a way worthy of their calling. It helps fute the work God has done in your heart. prepare you to always be ready to give the reason you Amid the confusion, we can praise God because have hope. Maybe you need to be reminded of that the work of salvation was finished when Jesus defeat- hope. You never know what God will do with your ed death on the cross. Walking in a way worthy of our act of worship. Mary risked everything of her inhericalling in the meantime binds us together in peace. tance to anoint Jesus’ feet. Her story has been passed So, what helps us walk in a way worthy of our down for thousands of years, encouraging countless calling? others to simply worship Jesus with all they have.

Our reference point is always God. He is the head My prayer for today is that you are able to worof the trinity. God’s triune nature is reflected in the ship the one who sits at the right hand of God. Pray family and community. If I want to encourage my and talk to him, lift your voice in song, read his word, neighbor to help them in their walk, one great way is serve others, share your testimony. However you to show them where I came from before I surrendered choose to worship today, give it all to him, the one all to Jesus and how he set me free. who gave his life for us.

I thought my testimony was boring. I thought

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Maya Angelou was right. At the end etc. According to online research, studies of the day, people don’t always remember have shown that local businesses donate what we said or what we did, but they to community causes at more than twice remember how we made them feel. the rate of national chains.

I couldn’t tell you any of the Local business owners are our friends specific dates I entered a little store in and neighbors. I used to do fundraising my hometown, but I can tell you that, for a non-profit addiction recovery center. many years later, I remember the owner’s Our program thrived thanks to donations genuine kindness and altruism. Wally’s from local businesses. It was obvious an warm greeting – “Well hello, Ellarry. So owner of one of the businesses I visited

BY EL nice to see you.” – was a light in my day. EXPRESSIONS

BY ELLARRY PRENTICE didn’t have a lot to give, but they pulled There is something special about out their checkbook, no questions asked, someone remembering your name, asking to support a local cause just down the how the family’s doing and how the science project street that had helped one of their family members. turned out, carrying groceries to your car, scraping The shops in our towns are one-of-a-kind, and that your windshield so you don’t have to freeze outside, is what makes each community a unique destination. and bidding farewell with a thank-you and contagious Their distinctive character makes downtown areas fun smile – no extra charge. to visit. Shopping online is convenient, yes. But bigWally held me as a baby when Mom first brought box stores you access from a computer can’t provide me to the store, displayed my school pictures above the personable, tailored service small business owners his desk, sent a graduation gift and, to the amusement do. Small businesses often select products based on of a group of all women, surprised me by showing the interest and needs of their local customers. up to my open-house bridal shower after reading the Visiting local brick-and-mortar stores has proved announcement in the paper. to be good for my physical and mental health. It’s a You can’t get that while shopping on a screen. good reason to get out of the house, spend the day The holiday season is upon us, and some with a friend, get some exercise and meet new people. people have already started buying gifts. I hope Shopping local is also good for the environment. you’ll consider shopping locally because there are It conserves energy and resources in the form of less kind, hard-working people just like Wally in these fuel for transportation and less packaging. communities who need our patronage and support.

The way we communicate and shop has changed Small businesses need an extra dose of support a lot since I was a kid in the ‘90s. Still, an email this year. Many have faced financial hardships due confirming an online purchase that says simply, to prolonged closures spurred by the pandemic, “Thanks for shopping with us,” will never warm my which maintains its grip on the economy. Fewer heart like a hug from Wally in grocery aisle 4. holiday events this year could hinder sales for local Small Business Saturday is Nov. 28. businesses. We must help them bounce back to keep Ideas for supporting small businesses our communities strong.

– Buy local. Next time you feel the urge to shop What’s great about shopping local is the money on Amazon, grab your coat and take a walk or drive stays in the community. A Chicago study of retail to a locally owned store that you know sells products economics showed that, for every $100 spent at locally similar to what you’re searching for online. owned businesses, $68 stays in the local community.

– Purchase a gift card at a locally owned business Shopping local also helps the local tax base. Spending in your area and give it to a friend, family member locally ensures tax dollars are reinvested where they or co-worker. Your local business will have a new belong – in the Sauk Rapids, Rice and surrounding customer, who will hopefully pass along the shop communities. local mantra.

Independent, local business owners care about – Spread the word. Give a locally owned business their customers and are invested in the well-being of a positive review online or share a positive experience their community and its future. They support local about them on social media. organizations, events, sports teams, youth programs,

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Where learning is a lifelong adventure

Winter vehicle preparedness

Community Edducation provides ann opportunity for citiizens and communii-ty schools, agencies es and institutions to ISD 47 become active parttners in addressing By Nicole Wilke, director education, commuof Sauk Rapids-Rice nity opportunities Community Education and concerns. Community Education brings community members together to identify and link community needs and resources in a manner that helps people raise the quality of life in their communities.

Sauk Rapids-Rice Community Education celebrated National Community Education Day Nov. 12. We want to thank all of you for your support and participation in our programs. We are proud to serve over 4,000 students outside of school time as well as more than 24,000 residents each year.

Our department has the ability to offer unique lifelong learning and social opportunities in various environments to fit the individual needs, wants and desires of children and adults. So, whether you are looking for an adult or child large-group social experience, a specialized program, or one-on-one attention, we have a program that fits your needs. You can see course highlights each week in the Sauk Rapids Herald Community Education Corner.

As we all try to navigate through these challenging times, we are hearing from you the need for connection, knowledge and inspiration. We are diligently working to meet those needs with the fall classes and activities and will follow guidance from the Minnesota Department of Health and Minnesota Department of Education.

We are purposely designing our programs and classes to have new health and safety procedures.

What will this look like for you?

– Instructors, students and participants are required to wear face coverings (Executive Order 2081).

– Home health screenings for staff, students and participants.

– Increased hand hygiene throughout the day. Anyone entering the building will be required to hand wash or sanitize.

– Increased online and at-home options.

– Smaller class sizes or classes held in larger spaces.

– Individual supplies and limiting opportunities for shared materials.

– Increased cleaning of classroom spaces prior to and after classes.

– Social distancing strategies.

– Staggered start times and designated pick up and drop off locations.

Choosing a course that fits the needs for you, your parents or children is a personal decision. We encourage you to explore our offerings online at www.isd47.org/ce. Contact our office any time for personalized attention and support by calling 320258-1577.

Winter is coming. We already had a erly. Once you know they are working, preview of winter driving in October, and remember to turn your headlights on duras we move into the winter months, we ing snow, sleet, fog or other precipitation. can be assured there is more winter drivWhile you are putting things back ing ahead. Now is an excellent time to into the car for the winter, make sure you make sure your vehicle is ready to safely have your winter survival kit along. A carry you through the winter driving conwinter survival kit can keep you safe and ditions to come. comfortable in the event you get stranded To begin, let’s talk about where the somewhere while on the road. A good rubber meets the road. Your tires are the KEEPING BENTON winter survival kit will include things critical link between your moving vehilike small candles and matches, a small COUNTY SAFE cle and the road surface. To do their job SHERIFF TROY HECK pocket knife, a red bandana or cloth to let properly and legally, tires need to have passing drivers know you need help, penadequate tread depth. State law requires tires to have cil and paper, large plastic garbage bag to help you at least 2/32 of an inch of tread. A quick way to check stay warm and dry, safety pins, a whistle, non-peryour tire tread depth is to place a penny in the tread ishable snacks that are high in protein and calories, grooves of your tire with the top of Abe Lincoln’s a cell phone adapter to charge your phone, a plastic head toward the center of the tire. If the top of the flashlight and spare batteries, and a warm blanket. tread surface does not cover Lincoln’s hair, you need Now that your vehicle is ready to roll on down new tires. If your tires are nearing this legal thresh- the road, make sure it is also ready to stop. Check old, your car will struggle on the snow and ice ahead, the amount of friction material left on your brake and you should consider getting fresh tires with ad- pads and replace any that are worn out. Almost all equate tread depth. While you are looking at your cars on the road today have an anti-lock brake system tires, you should check the tire pressure in each one. on board. If your dashboard is staring at you with a As the weather cools, the pressure in your tires may trouble indicator light that says something is wrong drop. Properly inflated tires will last longer and pro- with the ABS, have a qualified mechanic take a look. vide better grip on the road. Your vehicle will have a ABS systems are useful in the low-traction environsticker on the driver’s door frame pillar showing the ments found during winter driving months. A funcmanufacturer’s recommended tire pressure for each tioning ABS system could be the difference between tire. a pulse-quickening moment that you drive away from In order to drive safely, you must be able to see unscathed and a crash that results in injury or propwhere you are going. In our Minnesota winters, that erty damage. means having good windshield wipers and a full resDo yourself and your vehicle a favor by spending ervoir of washer fluid. As we make our way through a few moments making sure you are both ready for winter, our vehicles will encounter everything from the cold and snowy weeks ahead. frost and freezing rain to snow and road spray. Make For more crime prevention and safety informasure your vehicle can clear all these things out of your tion, visit the Benton County Sheriff’s Office website Letter to Editor field of vision. Find that window scraper or snowbrush at www.co.benton.mn.us/211/crime-prevention. You you put somewhere in the garage last spring and toss can also like and follow us on Facebook and Twitter Thanks to those who organized voting it back in your car to ensure you are able to get ready at @BentonMNSheriff for regular updates and crime Marie Keiser, Sauk Rapids to roll in the morning. Check your headlights and tail- prevention messages.

I just wanted to thank whoever was in charge of lights to ensure all are bright and functioning propsetting up the voting arrangements this year. I was impressed by how easy it was to figure out where to Letter to Editor go, how streamlined the process was, and how quickly I was able to get in and get out. Everything was laid Thank you, veterans dedicated themselves for over a century to meeting out so well, and the election staff were effective and Betty Freihammer, secretary of the needs of our nation’s veterans, military and their pleasant to deal with. families – both here and abroad. They volunteer American Legion Auxiliary Post 254 Thank you for making it so easy and pleasant to The members of the Sauk Rapids American millions of hours yearly with a value of nearly vote this year.

Legion Auxiliary 254 would like to express our $2 billion. As part of the world’s largest women’s sincere appreciation for the men and women who patriotic service organization, auxiliary volunteers serve and have served in the United States Armed across the country also honor veterans and military through annual scholarships and with the ALA Girls Forces.

Thank you for serving this great country. We State program, teaching high school juniors to be know you sacrificed much for your country and all of leaders grounded in patriotism and Americanism.

To learn more about the ALA’s mission or to us. And though you may no longer wear the uniform, we know you are always on call to serve and protect volunteer, donate or join, visit www.alaforveterans.

E-mail to natasha@saukherald.com org or contact our local ALA president Bev Grose at the freedom and security of the USA. American Legion Auxiliary members have 320-291-2115.

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COVID-19 cases spike in Benton County Positive COVID-19 cases identified in Benton County 400 350 300 250 200 150 100 50 0

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FOLEY – With the resurgence of the novel coronavirus statewide, and with a vaccine around the corner, Benton County Public Health Supervisor Nicole Ruhoff is urging the community to continue practicing

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“There is growing case rates in our area,” Ruhoff said while offering a reminder that some experience symptoms and some are asymptomatic. “There is a lot of the virus in our community.”

According to the county’s public health COVID-19 dashboard as of Nov. 12, Benton County has 1,810 total cases, 26 deaths, 97 total hospitalizations and 19 total intensive care unit cases. The county has

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“This is pretty predicted,” Ruhoff said. “We expected cases to rise.”

Ruhoff points to cold weather, which pushes people to indoor events and gatherings; the resumption of school; and relaxed restrictions as the primary elements of the COVID-19 resurgence.

She said the more testing available, the more cases are going to turn up.

“Assume any symptom is COVID at this point,” Ruhoff said. “(If symptomatic), assume you have COVID right now and get tested.”

But even as cases rise, Ruhoff said she wants the community to avoid panicking. One of the reasons confirmed positive cases are rising, she said, is due to testing access and

NEWS “Assume any symptom is COVID at this point. (If symptomatic), assume you have COVID right now and get tested” - Nicole Ruhoff, Benton County Public Health supervisor.

capacity. The Minnesota Department of Health and private providers have more access to testing, meaning more cases are being identified in the county as more people are getting tested.

“We’re just so much better at finding it now than we were six months ago,” Ruhoff said.

She also said health care workers are better at treating and handling COVID-19 patients now than earlier in the year – a testament to a better understanding of the virus.

Even with a more developed understanding of the virus, Ruhoff said it is important to wear masks and to keep 6 feet of dis-

Walz

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With record-setting case counts last week, t Walz used his executive powers to amend t restrictions regarding the types of events and places where, he said, science has proven thee virus to spread easily.

Walz said the bulk k of Minnesota’s casess are seen in people agess 18-35 and the age group p – through no fault off their own as many aree asymptomatic – is in turn n spreading the virus to those most vulnerable.

That statement rings true as, according to state case data, while only 25% of coronavirus cases have been detected in people ages 55 and older, 95% of COVID-19-related deaths have been from that group.

In an effort to mitigate the virus, Walz initiated Emergency Executive Order 20-96.

As of 10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13: – Indoor and outdoor social gatherings are limited to 10 people and no more than three households.

Although there are some exceptions in the order, Walz said, in a later press conference, that the restriction applies to family gatherings for the Thanksgiving holiday.

– Bars, restaurants and other places of public accommodations are not to exceed 50% capacity with a maximum

“It will save people’s lives. It will keep people out of the hospital, and it will allow us to go back to school, keep our businesses open and get back to normal faster.”

- Gov. Tim Walz

of 150 people as long as 6-feet distance can be maintained between parties. Patrons must be seated, and no standing bar games are allowed.

Businesses must refrain from counter seating and service unless they are a counter-only establishment, and dinein service is not allowed from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. The businesses may provide take-out and delivery during those evening and early morning hours.

– Reception events associated with weddings, funerals and other milestones are also not allowed between 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. Walz did not cancel these events but put further capacity restrictions on events after Nov. 27 and Dec. 11.

Walz said he is frustrated that the pandemic is ongoing and understands the burden restrictions have placed on the hospitality

industry.

“This is happening, not because they are being laxed but because it is the setting that the virus is most effective at spreading in,” Walz said.

“And that is incredibly painful.

I would encourage all of you, spend money at these businesses.”

In an effort to help some businesses, an additional $10 million from the Small Business Grant Relief Program will be allocated to businesses on the state’s waiting list.

Walz said increased mitigation comes not only because of climbing case counts but because that rise has contributed to the state’s medical facilities reaching near capacity to care for ailing patients.

Ninety percent of the state’s central region critical care beds are in use with only 11 beds available, according to Walz’s presentation.

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tance between each other.

Personally, Ruhoff said she wears a mask and takes other precautions not to protect herself, but to protect vulnerable populations from contracting the virus, like her mother and grandmother.

“It’s really a strategy of trying to protect them,” Ruhoff said, referring to vulnerable populations.

“If you’re not at high risk for complications, somebody you know or your neighbors might be.

We’re in this together.”

With a vaccine seemingly around the corner, Ruhoff said it would be distributed to the most vulnerable people and health care workers first.

Without a solidified date to know when the vaccine will be distributed, or without knowing when the vaccine will make it to Benton County, Ruhoff said it is important to focus on mitigating the coronavirus’s spread locally.

D Dr. George Morr Morris, medical incid incident command for Centr CentraCare’s COVID-19 resp response team, affirmed the governor’s st statements when he c cited that one-third o the St. Cloud of H Hospital’s inpatients a COVID-19 cases are o COVID-19-related or il illnesses and onethi of those patients third are in need of critical care. Morris said patients inclu people age 20 and include over.

W Walz said medical syste systems are also running o personnel because out of e of emergency workers own contact with the coronavirus.

“This is not just isolated to certain areas,” Walz said. “It is statewide and nationwide shortage of healthcare providers because of this surge that is happening, especially in the Upper Midwest.”

The governor recognized that regulation alone would not accomplish the task at hand and asked Minnesotans voluntarily comply with proven methods such as masks, social distancing and limiting gatherings.

“Making some of these smart choices will make a difference,” Walz said. “It will save people’s lives. It will keep people out of the hospital, and it will allow us to go back to school, keep our businesses open and get back to normal faster.”

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Join for this informational class and stop in our office after to receive your own kit of five roller bottles with gemstones and essential oils that pair well with them. A Zoom link will be sent prior to the class.

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The award recipients were selected by the district based on criteria such as being an inspiration to fellow colleagues, students and their communities through positive leadership and attitude toward the educational field, and being an exemplary instructor who recognizes students as individuals and motivates them to reach their maximum potential.

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year as a speech-lananguage pathologist with ith ce Sauk Rapids-Rice Schools. She is assigned to Pleasantview Elementary as a teacher on special assignment. Being an educator, she said, means having the op-portunity to support ort children and families and nd make their educational nal ve experience as positive and meaningful as she h can no matter what setting she is working in.

For Cash, the greatest reward of working in education are those aha moments.

“The look on the face of the students when, after so much practice, they finally get the speech sound or grammar form or concept – and then sharing in the celebration of this with them,” she said.

Cash is grateful for her Storm family.

“I am fortunate to come to work every day in a district that is full of great kids, supportive administrators and hard-working staff members,” Cash said. “As an educator, it is always gratifying to receive recognition, especially from your colleagues.”

Schiffler teaches third grade at Rice Elementary.

“Rice Elementary is an incredible place,” she said. “It is an honor to work and be recognized in a building where students and relationships are always put first.”

Teachers are not unlike the rest of the world, including their students, noted Thompson, who teaches seventh grade language arts.

“We crave the feeling of being cared for, and so we all strive to help make sure that our students are also seen, heard and acknowledged regardless of the current situation,” Thompson said. “Getting

“Teaching is hard work, but it’s good work, and I’m honored to work with some of the best teachers around” - Erin Thompson to work l l ih closely with students and with people who also value students is a blessing.”

As Thompson reflects on her time teaching, she often thinks about a wellknown quote from Theodore Roosevelt: “Far and away the best prize that life has to offer is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.”

“Teaching is hard work, but it’s good work, and I’m honored to work with some of the best teachers around,” Thompson said. “I am honored to be recognized as a leader in the school, and it means a great deal to me to be recognized by my peers. I know that we all put it additional time outside of school, but it is an amazing feeling to have that time be acknowledged by others.”

While this year has been arduous, Thornborrow has seen Sauk Rapids-Rice educators rise to the occasion, work tirelessly for the benefit of their students, and stretch themselves to learn and grow in areas they never imagined.

“Our students are getting the best education we can provide despite the crazy times in which we are living,” Thornborrow said. “Therefore, I am deeply humbled to have been chosen by those passionate, dedicated and outstanding teachers as the person to receive the LEEA award for my building this

year.”

Thornborrow is grateful and honored to be an award recipient.

“It was such a surprise to me, and it brought me to tears,” she said. “Each and every teacher in our district is incredibly passionate about teaching and about their students. I wish everyone could get this award.”

Learning has always been a priority in Zaske’s family. It started with his grandfather, who was not able to receive any higher education but saw how important knowledge can be to better your life.

“My grandfather pushed my father and uncles to further their education, and my father gave me my love of science and a curiosity to understand how things work,” said Zaske, who teaches science. “I also learned from my father the two most important ways to help people learn more and learn more quickly. These are creating relationships with the learner and learning by doing or hands-on learning.”

Zaske is humbled and appreciative of the nomination for this award by fellow colleagues.

“Being given this award means a great deal to me, and I am very proud to accept it,” he said.

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REGULAR MEETING SAUK RAPIDS CITY COUNCIL SAUK RAPIDS GOVERNMENT CENTER, 250 Summit Ave N. Tuesday, October 13, 2020 6:00PM MINUTES 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 Ross Olson requested to add Approve Security Access Control for the Park Project Buildings and Necessary Software Update as agenda item 9-E. Olson also requested to add CTCL Election Grant as agenda item 9-F. 3. Approve the Agenda Motion: Moved by Councilperson Ellering and seconded by Councilperson Sauer to approve the Agenda as amended. Motion carried unanimously.

4. Approve Minutes A. 9-28-2020 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes Motion: Moved by Councilperson Seamans and seconded

by Councilperson Ellering to approve the 9-28-2020 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes. Motion carried unanimously.

5. Receive and File A. 9-1-2020 Regular HRA Meeting Minutes Motion: Moved by Councilperson Ellering and seconded by Councilperson Sauer to receive and file the 9-1-2020 Regular HRA Meeting Minutes. Motion carried unanimously.

6. Mayor’s Communications • Sauk Rapids Police Reserve Officers Badge Ceremony— Mayor Hunstiger and Chief Beise resided over the badge ceremony for the City’s new Reserve Police Officers. The following people were sworn in as Reserve Officers for the Sauk Rapids Police Department: Blake DeMarais, David Rixe, Joseph Kampa, Matthew Buhs, and Michael Arseneau.

Mayor Hunstiger thanked Chief Beise and the Sauk Rapids Police Department for their help in bringing back the Reserve Officer program in Sauk Rapids. He thanked the Reserve Officers for their willingness to serve. Mayor Hunstiger also thanked Officer Sean Gales for all that he did above and beyond his regular duties to get the Reserve Officer program up and running.

• Ross Olson, 20 Years of Dedicated Service RecognitionMayor Hunstiger recognized City Administrator, Ross Olson, for his twenty years of dedicated service with the City of Sauk Rapids.

• Breast Cancer Awareness Month-Mayor Hunstiger noted that he wore pink tonight in honor of October being breast cancer awareness month. He stated that the Sauk Rapids Police Department also had pink added to their badges for the month of October.

7. Audience Items/Visitors Total Time Limit 2 Minutes for Items NOT on the Agenda Ryan Voeller,2044 High Drive, noted that he was the co-owner of the Adventure Coffee MN mobile coffee truck. Voeller

questioned if the City’s food truck ordinance really does provide liberty and justice for all. He said that liberty and justice is intended for everyone and not just for bricks and mortar businesses. Voeller said that the reality is that the business owners want to see food trucks in town as they draw more people to the area. Voeller questioned the 14-day allowance.

Jill Zanardi, 32173 Co. Road #1, St. Cloud, noted that she was the co-owner of Jimmy Z’s Concessions. Zanardi stated that the City has voiced concerns about bricks and mortar businesses and the impact that food trucks would have on them. She read a letter from the owner of Jimmy’s Pour House, Dena Hagberg, which noted Hagberg’s support for the food trucks.

Josh Moon, 2115 3rd Street N, Sartell, said that small businesses are constantly hindered by multiple restrictions and red tape. He noted that often times cities will comment about how hard it is to attract businesses and how they are looking to revamp or rebrand. Moon said that he understands that every city has to have restrictions and that it is their job to keep things safe and orderly. He said though that when a city passes an ordinance, like the food truck ordinance with number of days restrictions, it just makes him question why.

Moon concluded by asking that the food truck ordinance be reconsidered.

Annette Lujan (?), 1945 North Benton Drive, noted that she was Ryan’s sister-in-law and she was here tonight to discuss the human side of this issue. She said that Voeller and his family live in the community and the coffee truck is part of their livelihood. Lujan said that the free market should reign and that the government should not stand in the way of people making a living.

Chad Carman, 4218 5th Ave NE (?), stated that he is a big fan of Jimmy Z’s Concessions. Carman noted that having food trucks in Sauk Rapids is a great thing and a great way to bring people into Sauk Rapids. He said that he would actually like to see more food trucks in the area. Carman noted that when he and his wife follow some of the food trucks around, they are able to discover new small towns where they then shop and spend money.

Mandi Moon, 2115 3rd Street N, Sartell, said that there are a lot inventors and innovators in this area with lots of exciting ideas who want to start things and grow things. Moon asked that the City Council consider making regulations that support and foster creativity and business instead of hinder.

Jennifer Fleck, 2019 4th Ave N, stated that she hasn’t been able to find any concrete data to show that there is any data to show that existing businesses suffer by the presence of food trucks in the area.

Sharon Voeller, 2044 High Drive, stated that she is the co-owner of Adventure Coffee along with her husband, Ryan.

She stated that this was their first year of running Adventure Coffee. Voeller said that the inability to conduct business in the town in which they live in his hard. She noted that they have garnered great relationships with other local business and have also been able to give back in the form of small

donations.

The City Council agreed by consensus to have the Land Use Committee meet to further discuss and examine the current food truck ordinance.

8. Public Hearings NONE 9. Consent Agenda A. Approve Security Camera Purchase and Necessary Utility Work for Park Project B. Approve Change Order #3 to the 2020 River Avenue Improvements C. Approve Change Order #5 to the 2020 Benton Drive Project D. Approve Renewing Cellebrite Software E. Approve Security Access Control for the Park Project Buildings and Necessary Software Update F. Approve Application for CTCL COVID-19 Response Grant Motion: Moved by Councilperson Thronson and seconded by Councilperson Seamans to approve consent agenda items 9A-9F. Motion carried unanimously.

10. Regular Agenda NONE 11. Other Staff Items NONE 12. Other Council Items and Communications A. Benton Drive Project Councilperson Ellering noted that south Benton Drive recently reopened. He said that that this project was a muchneeded improvement and turned out great. He thanked City Engineer, Scott Hedlund, and the Public Works Department for all of their work on this project.

B. Area Planning Organization (APO) Update Councilperson Seamans discussed the recent Area Planning Organization (APO) meeting she attended where they presented several reports. She noted that one report that was of the most interest to her since she enjoys going on walks was the Path Pavement Condition report. Councilperson Seamans stated that she has asked that the APO forward the report to Dana Furman who can then send it out to the rest of the City Council.

13. Approve List of Bills and Claims Motion: Moved by Councilperson Sauer and seconded by Councilperson Seamans to approve the List of Bills and Claims. Motion carried unanimously.

14. Adjournment Motion: Moved by Councilperson Ellering and seconded by Councilperson Sauer to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried unanimously.

Mayor Hunstiger adjourned the meeting at 6:41 p.m.

R-46-1B

SAUK RAPIDS-RICE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 47 REGULAR SEMI-MONTHLY BOARD MEETING Monday, October 19, 2020 A semi-monthly meeting of the Sauk Rapids-Rice ISD 47 Board of Education was called to order by Chair Butkowski Monday, October 19, 2020 at 6:05 p.m. in the District Office Boardroom.

The October 19, 2020 Board Meeting was held at the District Office Boardroom 30 minutes following the conclusion of the Pleasantview Ground Breaking Ceremony, which is scheduled for 5:00 p.m. at the Pleasantview site. The Board Meeting was live streamed to the Sauk Rapids-Rice High School Commons.

ROLL CALL Members present included Braun, Butkowski, Hauck, Holthaus, Loidolt, Morse and Solarz. Others present were Superintendent Bergstrom, Director of Teaching and Learning Bushman, Director of Human Resources and Administrative Services Schoenherr, Director of Business Services Fiereck, Director of Technology Zimpel, and SRRMS Principal Messerich.

APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA A motion was made by Hauck, seconded by Solarz and unanimously carried to approve the meeting’s “Agenda” as amended.

CONSENT AGENDA A motion was made by Braun, seconded by Morse and unanimously carried to approve the meeting’s “Consent Agenda”.

PUBLIC INPUT There was no public input at 6:36 p.m.

ADDENDUM APPROVAL OF THE MINNESOTA STATE HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE (MSHSL) 2020 – 2021 REVISED MEMBERSHIP FEE SCHEDULE A motion was made by Holthaus, seconded by Braun and unanimously carried to approve the District’s membership with MSHSL. The reapproval was requested in conjunction with MSHSL’s revised billing for services as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The membership delegates the control, supervision and regulation of interscholastic athletic and fine arts events to the Minnesota State High School League.

ACTION AMENDMENT OF FALL FOOTBALL AND VOLLEYBALL COACHING CONTRACTS A motion was made by Braun, seconded by Loidolt and unanimously carried to amend the Sauk Rapids-Rice Football

and Volleyball coaching contracts, which were approved on 09.21.20 at 25% of the total due to the proposed spring practice/competitive season. The Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) reinstated the fall Football and Volleyball season, and therefore the coaching contracts need to be amended to reflect 100%.

APPROVAL OF ADDITIONAL SRRHS SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER A motion was made by Morse, seconded by Hauck and unanimously carried to approve an additional 1.0 FTE Special Education teacher, this request was due to additional students requiring special education services and is based on student need at SRRHS. Fifty-two percent of the cost is eligible for reimbursement from state special education funds.

APPROVAL TO MOVE TWO (2) SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAPROFESSIONALS TO LEVEL VI PARAPROFESSIONALS A motion was made by Solarz, seconded by Braun and unanimously carried to approve the move of two (2) SRRHS special education paraprofessionals to Level VI paraprofessionals. This request was due to increased student need for Level VI supports (lifting, transferring, eating, toileting, seizure management, and intense behaviors). Fifty-two percent of the cost is eligible for reimbursement from state special education funds.

ADOPTION OF THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) FOR SRRMS CERTIFIED STAFF TEACHING AN OVERLOAD FOR THE 2020 – 2021 SCHOOL YEAR A motion was made by Hauck, seconded by Morse and unanimously carried to adopt for the MOU, which compensates SRRMS certified staff who are teaching an overload to accommodate the increased numbers of middle school students that have chosen the Distance Learning Model for the 2020 – 2021 school year.

APPROVAL FOR AN ADDITIONAL SRRMS LONGTERM SUBSTITUTE TEACHER A motion was made by Braun, seconded by Solarz and unanimously carried approve an additional .8 FTE long-term substitute teacher for the remainder of the 2020 – 2021 school year. This request was due to additional students participating in the Distance Learning Model option and based on SRRMS student needs.

APPROVAL FOR A FLOATING TEMPORARY CUSTODIAN SUBSTITUTE A motion was made by Holthaus, seconded by Hauck and unanimously carried to approve an additional custodial position for 8.0 hours daily for the remainder of the 2020 –

2021 school year. This custodial position will float between buildings as directed by the Buildings and Grounds Director to cover where support is needed.

PUBLIC INPUT There was no public input at 7:05 p.m.

ADOPTION OF THE DONATION RESOLUTION A motion was made by Braun, seconded by Morse and unanimously carried adopt the Donation Resolution. The Minnesota School Boards Association recommends the Donation Resolution be adopted in the Action area of the Agenda.

ADOPTION OF PROPOSED POLICY #424 A motion was made by Braun, seconded by Solarz and unanimously carried to adopt the following policy.

• #424 (License Status) is a “recommended policy” and will replace current policy #424 (License Status).

This policy required two readings before adoption and was posted for stakeholder input before official adoption.

ADOPTION OF PROPOSED POLICY #425 A motion was made by Holthaus, seconded by Morse and unanimously carried to adopt the following policy.

• #425 (Staff Development) is a “recommended policy” and will replace current policy #425 (Staff Development).

This policy required two readings before adoption. Input was provided and incorporated as recommended.

ADOPTION OF PROPOSED POLICY #497 A motion was made by Braun, seconded by Hauck and unanimously carried to adopt the following policy.

• #497 (Wireless Communication) is a “recommended district policy” and will replace current district policy #497 (Wireless Communication).

This policy required two readings before adoption. Input was provided and incorporated as recommended.

ADOPTION OF PORPOSED POLICY #900 – 1210 A motion was made by Solarz, seconded by Hauck and unanimously carried to adopt the following policy.

• #900-1210 (Gold Card Club) is a “recommended district policy” and will replace current district policy #900-1210 (Gold Card Club).

This policy required two readings before adoption. Input was provided and incorporated as recommended.

ADJOURNMENT With no further business appearing before the Board, a motion was made Holthaus, seconded by Solarz and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting at 7:52 p.m.

Respectfully submitted, Lisa J. Braun, Board of Education Clerk Sauk Rapids-Rice ISD 47 R-46-1B

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Financial position stable at SRR schools BerganKDV presents annual audit

BY ELLARRY PRENTICE STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS – The district remains in good financial standing in spite of unprecedented changes amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The board unanimously approved the audit report, an objective annual examination of its finances, conducted for District 47 by the St. Cloud firm BerganKDV at its Nov. 9 meeting.

The district ended the 2020 fiscal year June 30 with total revenues of $54,011,819 and total expenses of $57,898,149 in its general fund, which encompasses the bulk of

its primary operations, including educating pre-K through 12th grade students.

Although figures show the district spent more than it received in the general fund, it fared better than budgeted. The final budget, adopted in June, projected a general fund deficit of about $8.9 million, though the actual difference in expenses over revenues was about $3.9 million. The district has a practice of allowing budget carryover for unspent resources, according to certified personal accountant Janel Bitzan. For the current year, the total budget carryover that was expended was $5.9 million, which was $2.1 million less than budgeted.

Expenses in the general fund increased by about $5.7 million, or 10.85%, over the previous

year. Overall, the general fund decreased by just under $3 million. Additional expenses included a safe and secure entrance project ($3 million), replacement of portable classrooms following a fire at Pleasantview Elementary ($250,000) and salary increases (up 4.46%).

General fund revenues increased $870,512, or 1.64%, from the previous year, mainly due to an increase in the state’s per-pupil funding formula over the previous year as well as changes in special education funding. State funding sources were over budget with a conservative estimate on enrollment numbers.

Actual general fund revenues were relatively close to what was budgeted, with the district receiving $124,269 more than anticipated. Property taxes

generated $4,149,819 for the district in 2020, down about $40,359 from the previous year, while state funding generated $45,483,824, up 2.90% over 2019. About 84% of revenue in the general fund is from state sources, Bitzan said.

The biggest variance came in expenditures, for which the district was about $4.9 million under budget.

Helping the district’s finances – though hindering student engagement and school climate – was the decline in activities due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Districts saw a lot of savings in programming due to COVID-19, Bitzan said.

The pandemic also impacted the food service fund, which decreased by $192,623 due to loss of meal sales as a result

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SAUK RAPIDS – The Sauk Rapids City Council approved a site plan for Rice Companies, Inc. Nov. 9 that will allow the design and construction business to expand its facilities.

Rice Companies will demolish a building at 1021 Benton Drive South and construct an industrial warehouse and office building at the location.

Of the building, 11,760 square feet will be dedicated to manufacturing and storage and 2,000 square feet will house office space.

All standards of the city’s ordinance are met – including setbacks, parking and landscaping, according to the request for action document received by the council. The site plan was recommended by the planning commission, and the housing and redevelopment authority has also approved the project.

At the HRA’s Oct. 6 meeting, the authority approved supplementing the developer with $100,000 to help pay for demolition, utility and grading costs at the site.

The improvements from the development are expected to increase proper-

ty value and tax revenue.

In other council news: – The Sauk Rapids Fire Department will see some new faces on its roster.

The council approved the hiring of Montana Hanson, Michael Griffin and Kaden Cahill as probationary members of the department. The hiring is contingent on a pre-employment physical and background check.

The probationary employment is active for one year as the members become acclimated to the department and fulfill additional requirements.

Advancing from their probationary status are firefighters Deelia Guite and Cody Drussel, who were hired in October 2019. Their status is now changed to regular fire-

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of school shutdowns last spring.

The fund for Community Education, on the other hand, had an overall fund increase despite much of its programming being shut down due to COVID-19. The increase is due to a new mandate that requires summer recreation programs, previously part of an agency fund, to be reported for auditing purposes.

The debt service fund was stable, ending the year with an increase in fund balance of $178,507.

The financial performance of the district as a whole is reflected in its governmental funds, which had combined ending fund balances of $71,255,380, an overall increase of $31.7 million. The large increase seen during the year is related to the sale of school

building bonds that will be spent in the next two years for the construction of a new Pleasantview Elementary School.

The district’s total revenues were about $63 million as of the end of June. Property taxes and state aids accounted for 14% and 50%, respectively, of that total.

The total costs of all programs and services in the district were about $62.5 million. Most of these costs are instruction, special education services and pupil support services – 36%, 20% and 9%, respectively. Salaries and benefits make up about 74% of total expenditures.

The full audit is posted on the district’s website, www.isd47.org.

Police Report Police Activity Report Nov. 2-8 Sauk Rapids Police Department

Nov. 2, 1:28 p.m. – Law enforcement was dispatched to an unreleased address for a juvenile sitting in a roadway intersection. Upon conversation with the subject, fighter or a full member the subject was transported to the St. Cloud Hospital by Mayo Clinic Ambulance for evaluation. of the department.

– Following an Oct. 27 bid opening, the coun- Nov. 6, 1:10 a.m. – A vehicle was found blocking the cil awarded the 2020 Lift left lane of Benton Drive South. The vehicle’s tires apStation Improvement peared slashed on the driver’s side. The vehicle was unProject to R&R Excavat- occupied, running and in drive. Vehicle was towed by ing Inc., of Hutchinson. Collins Brothers Towing. St. Cloud Police Department The business was the low was unable to make contact with the registered owner. bidder at $1,136,518.16.

With engineering and Nov. 8, 4:53 p.m. – Caller reported finding a hand gun other costs, the project is lying on the west side of the fence near the water tower estimated at $1.45 mil- on Mayhew Lake Road. The handgun was loaded and hammer back. Officer made the gun safe, returned to lion.

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James Trantina stands by the bleachers at Granite City Motor Park in Sauk Rapids Nov. 6.

A longtime auto racer, Trantina purchased the 50-acre facility, home to a 3/8 mile dirt track, in October.

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ames Trantina is on the fast track to living out his longtime dream – owning a race track near his home.

A longtime auto racer, Trantina purchased Sauk Rapids Granite City Motor Park – formerly Granite City Speedway and Golden Spike Speedway – in October, and the St. Joseph resident is busy prepping the dirt track for the 2021 season.

Spanning 50 acres, Granite City Motor Park features a 3/8 mile semi-banked clay oval track that hosts auto racing on Sunday nights six months of the year and 225 pit spots. The stands seat 3,000 fans.

The track hosts auto racing for WISSOTA-sanctioned Modifieds, Super Stocks, Midwest Modifieds, Mod Fours

and Hornets. Under Trantina’s ownership, Granite City Motor Park will bring to the track, for the first time, a WISSOTA late-model class that will race every other week, along with several other events throughout the year.

Trantina dipped his boots in the world of motorsports at age 11, when he started competing in tractor pulls. At 14, he became a car-crashing, dirtflying demolition derby driver.

At age 26, he revved the engine again and started auto racing. For another two-and a-half years, he added the thrill of monster trucks to his lineup of competitive rigs.

“I’ve been doing it all ever since,” said Trantina, who is a husband to Briana and father to three children – Bentley, 7, Braelyn, 4, and Brody, 1. “It

depends on the year or who has an open seat.”

Every motorsport provides a different surge of adrenaline – from pulling heavy drags with a farm vehicle and strategizing the next hit in a derby to speeding to the finish line and firing up the monsters. For every event, “it’s a different feel, a different rush,” Trantina said.

Auto racing, Trantina’s favorite motorsport, brought him and his modified racecar to tracks across Minnesota, South Dakota and Wisconsin. Fellow racers have become more like family than friends, he said.

His accolades include finishing 10th in national points for WISSOTA racing in 2015, a year he won several races.

Trantina has owned and operated St. Cloud-based Collins Brothers Towing since 2009, when he moved to this area from Elk River. Operating

about 150 tow trucks across 12 locations in Minnesota, his business has been active in the motorsports scene, promoting monster trucks in Elk River and Bemidji and hosting demolition derbies. He also owns Granite City Roll-Off, providing disposal containers for construction cleanup.

Through the years, the thrill of circuit racing kept the wheels turning inside Trantina’s head about another business venture.

“It’s been a dream of mine to own a motor sports complex,” Trantina said. “This had been for sale for two years. I decided to go for it. It worked.”

Trantina has frequented Granite City Motor Park since the track reopened in 2011. He said he is happy to be back and has been hard at work to make it a premiere motorsports facility in central Minnesota, which

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hosts some of the toughest competitive auto racers in the United States, he said.

Taking advantage of the warm weather in early November, Trantina and his team have been laying down a new blue clay surface. The job kept them on the track until the wee hours of the morning a few times but was worthwhile because the old surface was sandy and dusty, he said.

Next year, in addition to Sunday night WISSOTA auto races – running from the second week in April through the third weekend in October 2021 – Granite City Motor Park will host a variety of events that include tractor pulls, demolition derbies and family events such as the Trunk or Treat – Touch a Truck event that was hosted this past Halloween.

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Storms football season comes to abrupt end COVID-19 forces SRR to sit remaining regular game, sections

The Storm football season came to an abrupt end Nov. 9 because of COVID-19 precautions.

The team did not play their last regular season game against Delano Nov. 11 and will not compete in the section tournament which commences next week.

Sauk Rapids-Rice’s final game of the season was played Nov. 7, and the Storm were on the wrong side of a 51-7 defeat to Rogers on a warm 70-degree afternoon at the Rogers High School football field.

The Storm had a hard time slowing down Rogers running attack that afternoon.

The Royals finished with 272 yards rushing from behind a big strong offensive line that averaged over 260 pounds per player (280, 310, 250, 245 and 230 pounds).

Rogers, 4-1, took their first possession of the game deep into Storm territory before SRR defense stood tall on a third-and-goal to force the Royals to kick a field goal.

After the Storm offense was stymied, the Royals took their next possession and punched in the game’s first touchdown.

SRR blocked the extra-point and trailed 9-0.

O n the ensuing kickoff, Storm sophomore Andrew Har-

ren had a nice return to give the Storm the ball at their own 47. But a short time later, Rogers intercepted a Storm pass. A couple plays later, Rogers scored on a 35-yard touchdown pass and SRR trailed 16-0.

The SRR offense was forced to go 3-andout on their next two possessions, and Rogers promptly marched down the field and scored two more touchdowns to go into halftime 30-0.

To start the second half, the Royals converted on a long pass on fourth down to set up another score that put them up 37-0.

The best drive of the day for the Storm came on their first possession of the second half. They did most of their damage via the air.

Junior quarterback Dominic Mathies connected on passes of 33 and 15 yards to senior running back Tayton Philavanh that moved them deep into Rogers territory. Then, Mathies

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Juniors Will White (left) and Carter Loesch bring down a Rogers ball carrier during their afternoon matchup Nov. 7 in Rogers. The Storm lost the game and finished their season with a 1-4 record.

connected with Harren across the middle for a 20-yard touchdown pass to cut the lead to 37-7.

The Royals then used a little trickery to pick up a first down when they successfully completed a fake punt.

The Storm defense got the ball right back though when they forced a fumble that was recovered by senior lineman Aaron Reichard.

Unfortunately for SRR, a short time later they put the ball on the ground, and Rogers recovered and

drove in for another score to go up 44-7 late in the third quarter.

Rogers added the game’s final score in the fourth quarter.

SRR finished with 112 yards passing and 43

yards rushing on 28 carries.

The game was the last for 13 seniors: Tucker Hendrickson, Valiant Taylor, Jackson Ackerman, Andrew Wollak, Jaden Owings, Ethan Op-

sahl, Philavanh, Brody Rollins, Jackson Hebler, Reichard, Joey Hoeschen, Rock Moliga and Jace Erickson.

The Storm finished their season with a 1-4 record.

Sophomore Andrew Harren sheds a Rogers tackler and gets into the end zone for a 20yard touchdown reception during the third quarter of the game against Rogers Nov. 7.

Sauk RapidsRice quarterback Dominic Mathies scrambles out of the pocket and looks for a teammate to pass the ball to during the Storms football game against Rogers Nov. 7 in Rogers. The Storm lost 51-7.

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Back-and-forth week sees a second win for Storm

BY EVAN MICHEALSON STAFF WRITER

With some struggles in hand, the Sauk RapidsRice volleyball team entered senior night with eyes on doing the unthinkable: handing the dominant Willmar Cardinals their first loss of the 2020 fall campaign.

The Storm completed miraculous set-ups and stayed relatively close with their highly-ranked foes, but the Cardinals ultimately executed in the endgame to secure an energetic 3-0 win Nov. 12 at Sauk Rapids-Rice High School in Sauk Rapids.

“Overall, we gave a great effort,” said Karen Beckmann, head coach.

“We’re scrappy. I feel we always play until the ball hits the floor. To see that hard work and follow through and get the ball up was awesome.

I was proud to see they never gave up on those big hits.”

Willmar’s deadly precision came into play early, with the Cardinals jumping out to an early 7-3 lead in the first set.

However, the Storm remained close through

the initial minutes, often playing long sequences before a point winner would be determined.

While the effort from the outmatched hosts was admirable, Willmar took set one, 25-18.

“We did a great job of getting blocks and touches on their hits, so it slowed it down for our defense,” Beckmann said. “We did a great job of flowing and covering each other, so the communication was key at some points.”

Outside hitter Darci Peterson was a prime contributor to SRR’s offensive groove, chipping in a team-high seven kills while also providing reliability on the defensive side of the court with 11 digs.

While the going got tough in the second set as Willmar once again sprinted to an early advantage out of the gate, resiliency played a major factor in SRR’s inspiring performance. After seeing their deficit climb to eight points, the Storm slowly worked their way back into the contest through smooth passing and crisp finishes by their hitters.

“I feel like we were a bit fearful of blocks, but once we told the girls to swing no matter what, they started to swing and got the confidence to play,” Beckmann said.

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Hailee Cullen lunges high for a kill attempt as a pair of Willmar blockers counter Nov. 12 at Sauk Rapids-Rice High School in Sauk Rapids. Cullen’s five kills were the second-highest on the team.

Hailee Cullen pitched in five kills, six digs and a blocked shot, while middle hitter Lexi Helmin smashed four kills of her own.

The Storm’s unwavering determination could not dig them out of a 2-0 hole against one of the most talented rosters in Class AAA after a 2517 second-set defeat. The Cardinals asserted themselves and strode off the court victoriously after a 25-13 romp in set three, a

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“The biggest thing is we make sure we rest up and make sure we take care of our bodies, since we play, rest and then play.”

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Morgan Eggert (left) and Sophia Rothstein cheer following a kill Nov. 12 at Sauk Rapids-Rice High School in Sauk Rapids. Despite a 3-0 loss to Willmar, SRR’s senior night proved to be entertaining and competitive.

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talent, they have not entirely figured everything out quite yet.

“We gave some free serves, some free points,” Beckmann said. “At the same time, we had some points where the communication fell apart. They owned up to it, but now we have to fix those mistakes.”

The Storm sank to a 2-5 record with the hardfought loss, while the Cardinals improved to 11-0.

SRR will receive two opportunities to carry positive momentum into the rest of their season when they travel to Bemidji to face the Lumberjacks in a doubleheader.

The first match will begin at noon Saturday, Nov. 14, at Bemidji High School, while the second match will take place at 3 p.m.

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Vikings offense looks different with new guard Since rookie Ezra Cleveland replaced dream offense has been unleashed. Cook Dru Samia at right guard for the Minnehas compiled 478 yards from scrimmage sota Vikings, the team’s offense has masand six touchdowns in two huge division sively improved. Cleveland’s presence wins over the Packers and Lions, and sudand blocking ability, combined with the denly the Vikings look like contenders return of a resurgent Dalvin Cook, have again. By controlling the ball and averagresulted in two huge wins for a Vikings ing over 7 yards per rush, Cook’s success team that now has an outside shot at makhas allowed the Vikings to avoid putting ing a run into playoff contention. too much responsibility on the shoulders Cleveland, a 6-6, 311-pound road SPORTS COLUMNIST of Kirk Cousins, dominate in time of posBY ANDY THAYER grader, was drafted in the second round of session, and keep their young defense this spring’s NFL draft to provide depth fresh and out of bad situations. If the Viat tackle and eventually replace Riley Reiff as the kings had not had two punts blocked last Sunday protector of quarterback Kirk Cousins’ blind side. against Detroit, which led to extremely short fields However, plans changed prior to the team’s week six for the Lions offense, things would have looked even game against Atlanta. better.

When starting right guard Pat Elflein was inIt is safe to say Cleveland has adapted nicely jured this September and placed on injured reserve, to the guard position. Despite his size, he is athletic second-year guard Dru Samia was slotted into the enough to get down field on the team’s zone blockstarting lineup. That did not go well. Samia was rated ing plays, and he has not been tested too often in as one of the worst linemen in the NFL statistically, pass protection because the team has been playing and the eye test backed up the numbers. He routine- with leads, running effectively and using play-action ly blew assignments that led to clean shots on Kirk passes as often as possible. If offensive coordinator Cousins and running backs getting hit almost imme- Gary Kubiak can continue to keep things simple for diately after receiving handoffs. Simply put, he was Cleveland in the upcoming games against Chicago, overmatched, and if the Vikings wanted any chance Dallas, Carolina and Jacksonville, we could be lookof being competitive until Elflein was healthy enough ing at a 7-5 Vikings team heading into a key week 13 to return, they needed to try something else. Enter showdown against Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Cleveland.

Buccaneers. It is amazing what kind of effect one key In the two games that Ezra Cleveland and Dalvin substitution can have on a football team’s outlook.

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SRR 3, Tech 1 Despite their opponent’s winless record, the Storm made sure they did not falter against the Tech Tigers.

After a down-to-thewire first set went the way of the Tigers, SRR fired back with aggressiveness and poignancy, stomping Tech in two dominating sets before closing out the Section 8AAA matchup with a close win of their own in a 3-1 triumph Nov. 10 at Tech High School in St. Cloud.

Peterson and Helmin found tons of space against an exposable Tech defense, recording 10 kills each, while Cullen logged nine. Freshman Ava Athman proved to be a dynamic force in front of the net, jumping high for four blocks.

Elly Von Eschen made her debut at libero and made the most of the chance, getting under the ball for 19 digs.

Tech’s 25-22 first set win proved inconsequential, as SRR took sets two and three by a combined score of 50-15.

Brainerd 3, SRR 0 Significant improvement over the course of two sets could not save an ugly set by the Storm.

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The Sauk Rapids-Rice volleyball team raised their arms in celebration Nov. 12 at Sauk Rapids-Rice High School in Sauk Rapids. On a night where six Storm seniors were honored, the team came together for showing against one of the state’s strongest competitors.

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Deer hunting season from page 2 On opening weekend, Bob Erickson harvested what he estimates to be his 40th deer during a family hunt north of Sauk Rapids. His son, Lowell, and grandsons, Cody and Weston, also bagged deer.

Erickson shot a doe opening day, Nov. 7. The day is significant for the 87-year-old nature enthusiast. An avid hunter, he has missed only one opening-weekend deer hunt in 70 years and that was 61 years ago on Nov. 7, 1959, when he married his wife, Evelyn, who passed away in 2018. Bagging a nice-sized deer on their wedding anniversary was spe-

cial, he said.

Lowell, Cody and Weston traveled to central Minnesota from Arizona, Chicago and Minneapolis to hunt with their father and grandfather. It has been a family tradition.

“We had a ball,” Erickson said of their warm-weather hunt.

Erickson, who has been deer hunting since 1950, plans to be back in the woods in blaze orange garb again next November. He said he saw more deer from his stand this year than he has the past 10 years combined.

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(Right) Bob Erickson: Bob Erickson, 87, holds a doe he shot Nov. 7 north of Sauk Rapids. He has been a deer hunter for 70 years and missed opening weekend only once – for good reason – in 1959, when he married his wife.

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(Left) Lowell Erickson, son of longtime Sauk Rapids resident Bob Erickson, bagged a buck while hunting north of Sauk Rapids with his dad and two sons. The family members came together from three states for the season opener.

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Kayden Rockenbach, of Rice, peers through a set of binoculars while learning the ropes of hunting from his uncle Jeremy Rockenbach over firearms deer hunting opener Nov. 7-8. Kayden, who is 7, said he cannot wait until next year.

Sixteen-year-old Max Brenny, son of Ryan and Josie Brenny, holds up the head of his nine-point buck harvest in Rice opening morning Nov. 7. Minnesota hunters harvested nearly 95,000 deer during the first firearms season of the year through Nov. 11.

Tucker Hendrickson Senior Parents: Tom Hendrickson and Trish Hendrickson Accomplishment: Was the starting safety for the Sauk Rapids-Rice football team. He was also one of 13 seniors on the team.

What is your favorite part about football? Who has been a mentor to you? Isaac Freese and Brady Roden.

Having fun with my teammates.

What is your favorite thing to do on the field? Celebrate everything. When you celebrate every little thing, it overwhelms your opponents Tell us about the most exciting game you have been a part of. In 2018, when we beat Tech in the section semifinals on the last play of the game What other activities are you involved in at school? DECA, swim and dive, and Minnesota Honors Society.

Why is it important for you to be involved in school activities? Because it helps you become broader and more interconnected within your school. Also, throughout the many organizations I am a part of, I have created many friendships I would never have without those activities.

How do you make a difference at school?

By leading by example. Sometimes leading by just your actions takes a greater notice than leading with your words.

Which teacher has impacted your education most? Ray Nelson.

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