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Carpinella, Bemboom chosen as king, queen

SAUK RAPIDS – Sauk Rapids-Rice High School crowned its 2021 homecoming royalty Oct. 4.

Seniors Wyatt Carpinella and Addison Bemboom are the new king and queen.

“I feel happy and honored about being named homecoming king,” said Carpinella, who lives in St. Cloud and is the son of Tony Carpinella and Amy Mock. “I think people voted for me because I have a lot of school spirit and I am friendly to everyone. It’s fun being the homecoming king. Sauk Rapids-Rice schools are great.”

Bemboom is the daughter of Joel and Trisha Bemboom of Sauk Rapids.

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Wyatt Carpinella (left) and Addison Bemboom smile after being crowned Sauk Rapids-Rice High School’s 2021 homecoming king and queen Oct. 4 in the Performing Arts Center in Sauk Rapids.

Lights and sounds on buzzers they pushed revealed they would acquire the royal titles during homecoming week, Oct. 3-9.

Local ICU expanded amid COVID-19 surge CentraCare hospitals full of unvaccinated people, several of them young

BY ELLARRY PRENTICE STAFF WRITER

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A surge in COVID-19 cases has prompted the St. Cloud Hospital, shown in this Oct. 1 photo, to expand its intensive care unit. The hospital’s COVID-19 incident responder commander said CentraCare has recently hospitalized several people in their 30s, 40s and 50s who fell seriously ill with the delta variant, which he called more severe and said has more tendency to spread.

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SAUK RAPIDS – A surge in COVID-19 cases has forced the St. Cloud Hospital to expand its intensive care unit.

With no room left to expand capacity for its most ill patients, CentraCare Health is urging local residents to take steps to stop the spread.

“If we can get vaccinated, we save,” said Dr. George Morris, CentraCare’s COVID-19 incident response commander. “Some of the people who come to our hospitals don’t make it. Some are dying.

COVID is really hard on the people that get sick and it pulls resources from others.”

On Oct. 4, 61 inpatients were being treated for COVID-19 at the St. Cloud

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Hospital. Across all eight hospitals that are part of CentraCare and its subsidiary Carris Health, 77 people were being hospitalized for COVID-19. Of those, 21 are ICU patients and most need ventilators, Morris said.

“Awful number to see because the actual number in the community is even higher,” Morris said.

The Oct. 4 total also includes two children in the pediatric ICU. “They shouldn’t be in the hospital at all, but they’re sick with COVID,” Morris said.

More than 80% of inpatients are unvaccinated, according to Morris. Recently, that percentage topped 90.

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What’s Happening Saturday, Oct. 9, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Sauk Rapids Fire Department Open House. Free pumpkins, demonstrations, educational materials and more.

Sauk Rapids Fire Hall, 408 N. Benton Drive, Sauk Rapids.

Monday, Oct. 11 – Columbus Day. Some offices closed in observance of the federal holiday.

Tuesday, Oct. 12, 11 a.m. to noon – Living Waters Lutheran Church Food Shelf Distribution. Living Waters Lutheran Church, 1911 Fourth Ave. N., Sauk Rapids. If in need of emergency food assistance, call 320-255-1135.

Tuesday, Oct. 12, 7 p.m. – Free Grace Recovery Meeting. Hosted by Free Grace United. All are welcome; everyone struggles with something. The ROC, 141 Fourth Ave. N., Foley.

Tuesday, Oct. 12, 7 p.m. – Watab Township Meeting. Watab Town Hall, 660 75th St. N.W., Sauk Rapids.

Thursday, Oct. 14, 6 p.m. – Sauk Rapids City Council Meeting. This meeting was rescheduled from Oct. 12 due to scheduling conflicts. Sauk Rapids Government Center, 250 Summit Ave. N., Sauk Rapids.

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The 2021 senior homecoming court and attendants – Trinity Maki (front, from left), Addison Bemboom, Aneleise Martinson, Lilly Seamans, Maggie Fernholz, Darci Peterson, Ella Gunderson and Bailey Seaman; (back, from left) Leif Rudnik, Wyatt Carpinella, William Nielsen, Cohen Mathies, Jayce Walrath, Alex Harren, Jacob Peters and Jonah Thell – stand outside Sauk Rapids-Rice High School Oct. 4 in Sauk Rapids. The theme for coronation was “Let the Games Begin.”

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Thursday, Oct. 14, 7 p.m. – Sauk Rapids Legion Post 254 Monthly Meeting. Legion meets the second Thursday of each month at the Sauk Rapids VFW Post 6992, 901 N. Benton Drive, Sauk Rapids.

Friday, Oct. 15, 11 a.m. to noon – Living Waters Lutheran Church Food Shelf Distribution. Living Waters Lutheran Church, 1911 Fourth Ave. N., Sauk Rapids. If in need of emergency food assistance, call 320-255-1135.

Saturday, Oct. 16, 11 a.m. – Little Rock Lake Association Meeting and Chili Cookoff. A board meeting begins at 10 a.m. followed by a membership meeting at 11 a.m. and chili feed at noon. No meeting will take place Oct. 19. Watab Township Hall, 660 75th St. N.W., Sauk Rapids.

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(Above) Addison Bemboom (second from right) cheers after being named the 2021 homecoming queen Oct. 4 at Sauk Rapids-Rice High School. Also pictured are senior candidates Maggie Fernholz (from left), Ella Gunderson, Darci Peterson and Aneleise Martinson.

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– Jeffrey Taylor Marholz and Elizabeth Ann Marquette, both of Clear Lake.

(Left) Wyatt Carpinella (left) is crowned homecoming king by emcee Victoria Lo Oct. 4 at Sauk Rapids-Rice High School in Sauk Rapids.

The theme of coronation was “Let the Games Begin.”

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“I feel honored and excited to represent Sauk Rapids-Rice High School this week,” she said. “I can’t wait to participate in all the fun activities we have planned, as well as see all of my classmates show their Storm pride throughout the week.”

This year’s senior homecoming court also included Maggie Fernholz, Ella Gunderson, Alex Harren, Aneleise Martinson, William Nielsen, Darci Peterson, Jacob Peters and Jayce Walrath.

Junior class attendants were Cohen Mathies and Lilly Seamans, sophomore class attendants were Trinity Maki and Leif Rudnick, and freshman class attendants were Bailey Seaman and Jonah Thell.

Coronation featured the theme “Let the Games Begin.” Before the king and queen were crowned, candidates and attendants played life-size games on stage. The girls were the overall winners.

Each senior candidate was asked to press a buzzer. Capinella’s and Bemboom’s buzzers lit up and made sounds, signaling they were chosen as king and queen.

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SAUK RAPIDS HERALD | SATURDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2021 | Page 3

Delta variant: ‘It’s serious’

BY ELLARRY PRENTICE | STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS – Courtney Nino, of Rice, has lived every day of the past six weeks with worry in her heart.

While Courtney juggles life as a mom who is trying to protect her children amid a worsening pandemic, her brother is confined to a hospital bed hundreds of miles away.

Fernando “Freddy” Nino has been in an intensive care unit in Texas since Sept. 7.

“He’s just fighting for his life,” she said.

The 42-year-old police officer tested positive for the COVID-19 delta variant in late August and has spent weeks on life support.

Doctors are not making any promises.

“There’s no prognosis,” Courtney said. “They say that they just don’t know what the outcome will be.”

With no one other than Freddy’s girlfriend and adult son allowed to visit his bedside, all Courtney can do is express her love and offer emotional support from afar.

Her phone stays close.

“I talk to his girlfriend every day,” she said. “I send her pictures of what we’ve been up to as a family … send her things to tell him for me.”

Freddy’s life-threatening condition began

with an itchy throat and cough. He thought he had a bug and turned to overthe-counter medication for relief.

The cold-like symptoms did not improve, and Freddy became more ill.

He slept a lot, developed a severe cough, and despite his relatively young age and physical fitness, he started to lose his breath.

On Sept. 6, Freddy was taken to the emergency room. Tests revealed his oxygen levels were low, he had a small hole in one lung and a blood clot in the other, according to Courtney. He was sent home with an oxygen tank.

The next day, the situation turned dire. Freddy was unable to breathe unless he was laying on his stomach.

He was admitted to the intensive care unit and less than a week later was hooked up to a ventilator and placed in a medically induced coma.

Worse news followed as doctors told Freddy’s family the ventilator would not be enough to keep him alive. His only chance of survival was an ECMO machine.

Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation pumps blood outside the body to a heart-lung machine that removes carbon dioxide and sends oxygen-filled blood back to tissues in

the body.

The problem was, no ECMO machines were available at the hospital – or anywhere in Texas.

The operation of ECMO machines – in higher demand due to the pandemic – is labor-intensive and expensive, according to Courtney, and only a limited number of medical professionals are trained to operate them.

The Nino family also learned that in some cases, ECMO availability was limited to patients younger than Freddy.

“That’s really when we struggled,” said Courtney, who immediately began making calls. “We were trying to reach out to hospitals in all these states, and there were waiting lists.”

The efforts of a resolute family paid off when a machine was finally located and Freddy was airlifted to another hospital in northern Texas.

Freddy began using the ECMO machine Sept.

19, six days after being placed on a ventilator.

“Every day, I still see heartbreaking stories of people who were not as lucky as we were,” Courtney said.

Although ECMO helps patients by allowing blood to bypass the heart and lungs so these organs can rest and heal, ECMO is not a cure for COVID-19 and should not be thought of as an alternative to vaccination, Courtney noted.

“It gives him time, but his body still has to do the work,” she said.

Courtney wants people to know that the Delta variant is aggressive and poses life-threatening complications for people of all ages, not just the elderly or those with pre-existing medical conditions.

“It’s serious. The peo-

ple who are getting sick now, they’re young,” she said. … “They’re teenagers and young adults.

They’re dying.”

Prior to getting COVID-19, Freddy had no pre-existing medical conditions, according to Courtney.

“He was healthy,” she said.

Freddy is also a former critic of COVID-19 vaccination, according to his sister.

“He wasn’t vaccinated,’ she said. “He really regrets that decision.”

Freddy remains on life support, unable to speak due to damage from intubation. He is conscious and knows who his family members are but struggles to discern his surroundings and piece together the events that brought him there.

Freddy is a testament to severe lung damage caused by COVID-19, according to his sister.

“It’s a lot different than any other illness,” Courtney said. “It affects all five lobes of your lungs.

They’re never where they were pre-COVID, even if they’re healthy.”

The day-to-day uncertainty of watching Freddy – once an active man who protected and served in uniform – fight for his life has taken a toll on the entire family.

“Definitely a scary thing,” Courtney said of seeing her brother surrounded by tubes and machines. “It really, really crushes you when it’s one of your loved ones.”

Courtney wants others to know that just because COVID-19 has not affected them directly, it does not mean the virus is not real, nor that it will not affect them at some point.

“It hurt our family,” Courtney said of COV-

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Since the week after testing positive for the delta variant of COVID-19, Freddy has been fighting for his life in an intensive care unit.

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Courtney said other family members have not had COVID-19 but are being extra cautious.

Her son, who is in middle school, has been anxious about getting the virus since his uncle’s hospitalization.

“It has caused so much stress and worry,” she said. “People just don’t understand that it affects so much more than the people who are sick.”

Had Freddy been hospitalized in Minnesota, he would not be permitted to have visitors. Courtney is glad he can have loved ones by his side in Texas.

“At least there he can have two. If he was here, I don’t think his outcome would be great,” she said.

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If Freddy is released from the intensive care unit, he faces a long journey to recovery due to a myriad of complications, noted Courtney, who hopes to eventually travel to Texas to give his girlfriend respite.

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National Fire Prevention Week Communities come together to teach fire safety

BY NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

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(Above) Rice firefighters Bradley Vaillancourt and RJ Cervenka lean against a water truck Oct. 3 in Rice.

Vaillancourt has been on the department for 24 years and is a full-time firefighter for the city of St. Cloud, and Cervenka recently completed his probationary period to receive the title of firefighter.

(Left) Graham Phenow gives a hug to Smokey the Bear at Rice Fire Hall Oct. 3. Both Graham’s dad, Ben, and uncle, Blake, are members of the Rice Fire Department. More photos found online at www.saukrapidsherald.com.

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Local vaccination rates have improved but not enough, Morris said. About 41% of Benton County residents and 54% of Stearns County residents have been vaccinated. Both counties are behind the statewide average of 68%.

Morris said 96% of CentraCare’s doctors and advanced practice practitioners, including nurse practitioners and physician assistants, have been vaccinated, as have about 70% of all other CentraCare staff.

The delta variant, now the most common strain of coronavirus, is driving the surge, according to Morris.

“Over 99% of the current cases are due to delta,” he said. “It spreads more.

It’s more severe.”

In the early days of the pandemic, hospital patients were mostly older with underlying health conditions, but that has changed, according to Morris. He said CentraCare has recently hospitalized people in their 30s, 40s and 50s. Some are hooked up to a ventilator in the ICU. Some lay in critical condition for weeks.

And, at least one has been transferred to Minneapolis for more intensive care.

“Their lungs get so damaged,” Morris said. “Their whole body gets ravaged. We are just struggling to keep them alive.”

On a weekly basis, CentraCare identifies more than 1,000 positive cases, Morris said. The delta variant may cause more than two times as many infections, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The uptick in hospital patients has forced the St. Cloud Hospital to expand its ICU to an area typically dedicated to cardiac patients.

As of this week, half of the ICU is dedicated to COVID-19 patients.

“We have less space and less ability to care for those people with cardiac issues,” Morris said. “We have only half of our ICU available for people who have been in a car accident or have had a heart attack or are coming for other needs.”

On top of COVID-19, CentraCare’s emergency rooms have had a busy few months with the typical influx of summer injuries. It is not expected to slow down.

Morris is concerned about the upcoming flu season.

“Our challenge is, how do we maintain both?” he said.

RICE – The Rice Fire Department hosted its annual open house Oct. 3, the first day of National Fire Prevention Week.

Community members were invited to the fire hall to receive educational materials, a hotdog meal and a tour of the hall and its equipment.

Sauk Rapids Fire Department hosts a similar event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 9 at the Sauk Rapids Fire Hall, 408 N. Benton Drive, Sauk Rapids. In addition to demonstrations and fire safety education, children who attend the event may receive a free pumpkin as supplies last.

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Ryker Skogstad gets help from his dad, Luke, as he aims a fire hose toward a safety cone Oct. 3 at the Rice Fire Hall in Rice. Luke, who is on the St. Augusta Fire Department, went to fire classes with some Rice firefighters and attended the Rice open house in support of his classmates.

Earlier in the pandemic, CentraCare faced a shortage of equipment. Now, the shortage is mostly concentrated on staffing.

The surge in new COVID-19 cases has caused numerous CentraCare employees to be unable to come to work, either because they are infected or are quarantining due to exposure, according to Morris. Recently, some employees have been hospitalized for COVID-19.

Despite CentraCare mandating vaccinations for staff, employees are still being exposed to COVID-19 outside the hospital, Morris noted while stressing the importance of getting vaccinated, wearing a mask and limiting unnecessary exposure.

“What’s happening in the community also affects our staff and our community (at CentraCare),” he said. “Other staff are being exposed while caring for family members.”

When staff are fully vaccinated, they are more likely to be able for work at a crucial time and care for people who are critically ill, Morris noted. Our region, he said, relies on nurses and doctors and advanced practice providers now more than ever.

Though the current shortage is not ventilators or supplies, that does not mean

those needs will not arise if the pandemic worsens.

“Everything has limits – be it (personal protection equipment) or beds or now the limits of people to work in our hospitals,” Morris said.

ECMO is a machine that can be used in severe cases of COVID-19. It pumps and oxygenates a patient’s blood outside the body, allowing the heart and lungs to rest. The machine is needed for non-COVID-19 patients as well, Morris noted.

“If it’s only available for COVID, it is not available for other community needs,” he said.

The hospital is the last line of defense against COVID-19, Morris noted, but communities are the frontline.

CentraCare continues to advocate for vaccination for all eligible people 12 years and older and for booster vaccines for older adults and those who were some of the first to be vaccinated.

“We do this both because we’re a health care system and because we feel it’s what’s best to do for the health of our communities,” Morris said. “We are a trusted medical voice in the region. That’s what we want to continue to be.”

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OBITUARIES/ NEWS Janette A. Hockert

A visitation was 4-7 p.m. with a prayer service at 7 p.m. Oct. 8 at Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids for Janette “Jan” A. Hockert, age 70, who passed away Oct. 2, 2021, at Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park.

The Rev. Gerald Dalseth will officiate and private burial will be Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021 at Langola Cemetery in Rice.

Jan was born July 1, 1951, in St. Cloud to Albert and Bernice (Eveslage) Michalski and was raised in the Foley/Duelm area.

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She married Neil Hockert Sept. 9, 1972, in St. Cloud and they were later separated. Jan was selfemployed as a tax preparer/ accountant for Jan Hockert Tax Service for over 40

David J. Jacobson

Mass of Christian Burial was 11 a.m. Oct. 7, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Sauk Rapids, for David J. Jacobson, age 81, of St. Cloud who died Oct. 2, 2021, at Lakewood Health Care Center in Staples. The Rev. Thomas Knoblach officiated and visitation was two hours prior to the services Thursday at the church.

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

David was born July 26, 1940, in Marshall to Herlof and Esther (Jorganson) Jacobson. He married Sandy Versaevel Aug. 10, 1965, in Green Valley. The couple lived in Ortonville until moving to Sauk Rapids in 1969,

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and then to St. Cloud in 2000. David was an art teacher in Ortonville and Sauk Rapids-Rice High School for 31 years, retiring in 1997. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church where he was active in Bible study, parish council and bazaar committees. He was also a member of N.A.M.I. where he served

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years. She was a music fan and loved traveling the world to experience U2 concerts. Jan enjoyed solving problems, working puzzles, traveling and visiting with people.

She loved her kids and grandchildren and was very proud of her family.

Jan was a hard-worker, caring, a great friend and mentor, and touched a lot of lives.

Survivors include her sons, Adam (Jenny) of Golden Valley, Jayson (Kristin) of Golden Valley, Aaron (LeeAnn) of Rice, Alan of Sartell, Eric of Sauk Rapids, Christopher

of Baudette, Trevor (fiancé Cassy Peabody) of St. Stephen and Travis (fiancé Kelsey Polcher) of Crystal; sister and brother, Jean (Gary) Scheil of Coon Rapids and Dennis (Lynnette) of Maricopa, AZ; and grandchildren, Jackson, Blakely, Carly, Macy, Reese and Grace.

Jan was preceded in death by her parents; husband Neil on March 5, 2000; son Ryan on Oct. 26, 1996; and brothers David and Daniel Michalski.

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as president, treasurer and secretary. David enjoyed art, wood carving, playing cards, (especially 500), ushering at the Paramount Theatre and spending time at the cabin in Hackensack.

Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Sandy of St. Cloud; children, Kevin of Morristown, Karla Hennemann of Sauk Rapids, Kelly (Shelley) of St. Cloud, Ken (Jill) of St. Joseph, Kris (Scott) Klatt of Watkins; brothers and sisters, Jim (Gladys) of Marshall, Janet Van Dorpe of Burnsville, Curtis (Carol) of Chaska; grandchildren, Keith, Sam, Tom, Tess, Bret, Alex, Alli, Kyle, Abby;

four step grandchildren and great granddaughter, Evelyn Rose. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Lyle, Glenn, Richard and Les; sisters, Blanche Nelsen, Lois Knoben and Shirley Londgren; granddaughter, Kari.

A special thank you to Dr. Mohamed Maray for providing wonderful care and to the staff at Lakewood Health Systems for their care this past month.

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Joachim “Joe” E. Janski

Joachim “Joe” E. Janski, age 85, passed away Oct. 6, 2021 with family by his side. He was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia June 1, 2021, and diagnosed with COVID-19 Sept.18, 2021, which lead to pneumonia.

Mass of Christian Burial celebrating Joe’s life will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 16 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Sauk Rapids. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 15, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church and one hour prior to the service Saturday. Private family burial will be held at a later date. Funeral arrangements were made by Benson Funeral Home, St. SAUK RAPIDS – DeThe compost site is lo- Cloud. The full obituary will be in next week’s issue. spite the average tempera- cated at 3135 Quarry Road R-40-1F tures reflecting differently, N.E., Sauk Rapids. winter is around the corner.

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5.9% increase attributed largely to employee compensation

BY JAKOB KOUNKEL | STAFF WRITER

FOLEY – Benton County commissioners unanimously approved a 5.9% or $1,192,978 to the 2022 preliminary levy. With no changes, Benton County’s property tax levy will total $21.4 million next year.

On a $250,000 house, homeowners would see a $57 increase in yearly taxes from the county if the levy remains unchanged, depending on a property’s characteristics.

“Our increase really is between a couple of things: road construction program and employee compensation and benefits, which we had to do to be in the guidelines for the state,” Commissioner Jared Gapinski said.

Once it comes time to finalize the levy in December, commissioners can decide to lower the levy, but they cannot increase it.

“Our budget process started back in June with the development of what we call the base budget, working with departments on their expenditure and revenue estimates,” said county administrator Monty Headley. …

“A lot of time and effort went into the product that’s here before you today.”

Although he voted in favor of the preliminary levy increase, Commissioner Ed Popp said he is displeased with the increase, noting it is the greatest single-year increase since he became a board member in 2015.

“This is the largest budget we’ve had since I’ve been here,” Popp said. “There’s a couple of things I’m not real happy with.”

Popp was primarily referencing the county’s increase in staffing. He said the previous boards he served on never hired as many employees as commissioners did this year. Headley said county government is a labor-intensive business, and employee salaries usually account for around 70% of a department’s budget.

“I think there was maybe a little extra spending that went on that shouldn’t have probably went on, and we need to hold that in check from here on forward because we are not a large county when it comes to tax capacity dollars,” Popp said.

Regarding employees, Popp said the county can proceed by hiring more people at a lesser salary or hiring fewer employees at a greater salary, but they cannot do both.

“It is what it is and we have to move on,” Popp said, signaling his approval of the preliminary levy.

Four positions were added in human services, one in information technology, one in human resources and one in the sheriff’s office for a total of six new positions.

The new positions cost $554,000, but revenue offsets of $255,472 reflect a net cost of $298,704, Headley said.

On top of added positions, commissioners also approved a class and compensation study earlier in the year which resulted in increased wages for many county employees.

Alongside a bump in employee’s salary compensation, the increase in the property tax levy involves a 2.5% cost of living adjustment for employees and a 12% increase in health insurance premiums.

Headley said a larger 2022 road construction program accounts for about half of the increase in the 2022 budget, but that does not contribute to the increased levy.

The road program is not funded by any property tax levy, but rather through a combination of the local option sales tax, wheelage tax and state aid.

Commissioners set the county’s annual truth in taxation hearing for 6 p.m. Dec. 14 at the Benton County Administration Building in Foley.

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The Sauk Rapids-Rice School District celebrated homecoming week Oct. 3-9. Following a week’s worth of activities, the community gathers Saturday, Oct. 9, for the Storm Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony.

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(Above) Seniors and underclassmen not participating in the powder puff game show their support from the stands Oct. 3 in Sauk Rapids.

Community members fill both sides of the Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School Stadium, with the junior class and its supporters filling the visitors’ sideline and bleachers.

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Darci Peterson (left) and Hailee Cullen, both seniors, sport matching Storm jerseys and light blue jeans Oct. 5 for Guess Who Day, also known as Twin Day, at Sauk RapidsRice High School. Dress-up days led up to the Oct. 8 homecoming football game against St. Francis.

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Sophomores Sierra Kutzera, Anika Meyer, Bree Rau and Faith Combel wear rain gear on Twister Day, Oct. 7, at Sauk Rapids-Rice High School. Each day of the week featured a different dress-up day in celebration of homecoming week.

Junior Alex Hill makes a drive while senior Kinsey Newbanks pulls Hill’s flag during the homecoming powder puff football game Oct. 3 in Sauk Rapids. The senior class wore shirts that carried the slogan, “Class of ’22 is coming for you.”

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Juniors Owen Berg (from left), Chayce Larocque and Kieren Hixson wear matching pink Storm T-shirts on Guess Who Day, Oct. 5, at Sauk Rapids-Rice High School. The students took their school spirit a step further by proclaiming themselves as triplets on the day which featured students wearing matching outfits.

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Izzy Mortland runs the ball for the Sauk Rapids-Rice High School class of 2022 during the homecoming powder puff football game Oct. 3 at Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School Stadium in Sauk Rapids. The senior class topped the juniors 12-0 in a game that saw the two classes play four 12-minute quarters.

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Senior queen candidate Maggie Fernolz takes the stage Oct. 4 during homecoming coronation at Sauk Rapids-Rice High School.

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Sauk Rapids-Rice High School principal Karl Nohner talks with Will White, a senior on the Storm football team and E coach to the powder puff Class of 2022 team, on the k sidelines of the game Oct. 3 in Sauk Rapids. Continuing s tradition of other years, senior and junior football players y coach their respective classmates in the homecoming festivity.

Merritt Hutton and Evan Chilson give peace signs Oct. 7 while dressed up for Twister Day at Sauk Rapids-Rice High School.

Twister Day featured the slogan, “The Storm is coming,” and both seniors wore rain jackets.

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New plants from cuttings Tender plants that will not survive the winter outdoors may be propagated for growing and over wintering indoors.

One method for doing this is to take a cutting from the parent plant and encouraging it to GREEN AND GROWING grow into a new plant. The way of IN BENTON COUNTY doing this depends BY LINDA G. TENNESON on the species of plant. Cuttings may be placed in a growing medium, or fine textured soil often combined with perlite, vermiculite or sand. The purpose is to have a medium that will support the new roots plus provide space for air and water to surround those roots. The medium should be moist. Apply water slowly so that it soaks in and the entire medium is wet, not just the surface. Diffused light is best for cuttings to develop, along with a temperature around 70 degrees. An alternative is to place the cutting pots or containers on a heating mat to ensure the soil is warm. Rooting hormones may be used to dust the cut ends of stems but is not necessary for all plants. A pencil or similar object will work to make a hole in the growing medium or soil to insert the cutting in.

Geraniums, African violets, Christmas cactus, ivy, coleus and others may be propagated from stem cuttings. Make a clean, sharp cut 3-5 inches from the growing tip.

Remove the lowest leaves and any flower buds. Single leaves growing from the side of the main stem will not usually form roots.

Stem cuttings develop best when they are in a warm and moist environment like that of in a greenhouse. This climate may be created by placing a plastic bag over the pot and cuttings. Insert sticks to support the bag and to keep the cutting from touching the plant.

Water the soil and spray water on the inside of the bag. Blow into the bag, causing it to expand, and do not touch the cutting. Close the top and place the pot in bright but indirect lighting. Check the cuttings often for new growth. When new growth is observed, open the bag top for a few days before removing it completely.

African violets, grape Swedish and English ivy, coleus, impatiens, philodendron (both heart leaf and fiddle leaf), pothos and others may also be propagated by placing the stems in water. However, the roots may be tender and difficult to plant in soil after they have developed. The Rex begonia and other plants may be duplicated from leaves placed flat on the growing medium surface. Cut across the veins of the leaf, but not all the way through before placing the leaf cut side down and held in place with paper clips that have been opened into a U shape before insertion into the soil. These methods and others may be used for Sansevieria, also known as the Snake plant, but it is easier to allow this plant to grow until it has produced new plants along its sides and then separate them with a vertical cut through the roots before replanting.

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

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4 faithful stories

“The will of God is never exactly for men and women living life alongside what you expect it to be. It may seem to be each other, created equally with valuable much worse, but in the end, it’s going to and different functions for the purpose of be a lot better and a lot bigger,” Elisabeth glorifying God. She is now 81 years old Elliot said. and has filled her life with writing books For 13 years, Elisabeth hosted a and speaking about the love of God all over 12-minute radio program aimed at women our country and other countries as well. She called “Gateway to Joy.” She opened each has been a faithful and trusted resource for episode by saying, “’You are loved with Revive Our Hearts. an everlasting love,’ that’s what the Bible Revive Our Hearts is having an inLIFE BY FAITH says ‘and underneath are the everlasting person conference this fall. Nancy has arms.’ This is your friend, Elisabeth BY MERCY NYGAARD determined we strengthen the roots of our Elliot.” faith. My husband said, “Why don’t you Elliot was married to Jim, one of the missionaries go and meet these women who have made such an who were killed by the Waodani-Huaorani tribe in impact on your life, our life.” I was speechless.

Ecuador while aiming to share with them the gospel.

I wondered how it would ever work, but he lined She later, with her 3-year-old daughter, moved in with it all up so I may go. Through prayer, God lined up the tribe and continued to share the gospel with them, my dear friend to come with and we’ll be flying to including the men who killed her husband.

Indianapolis. But how would I meet the women who Elliot lived a long life, filled with writing books have influenced my walk with God substantially? I and speaking about the love of God around the world. knew it had to start with a letter. So, I wrote to Susan After 13 years, when she could no longer host her Hunt, and at 81 years old, she wrote me back an email. radio program, a Bible teacher by the name of Nancy Yesterday she shot me a text and we are arranging a Demoss filled Elisabeth’s timeslot in 2001. That was time to meet. the birth of Revive Our Hearts, a ministry with audio There’s just one thing that keeps circling around Bible teachings, trusted resources and impactful my mind with all of this. When we say yes to God, to conferences. Elliot passed away in 2015 at the age of do what he puts right in front of us, one day at a time, 88. Nancy has been a faithful witness, writing books it’s the greatest adventure one can ever go on. From and speaking Bible truths about Biblical womanhood, Elisabeth Elliot supporting her husband’s dangerous and didn’t meet her husband until she was 55 years mission to spread the gospel, to Nancy filling her radio spot, to Susan’s faithfulness to the authority of old. She is now Nancy Demoss Wolgemuth.

Susan Hunt is a Bible teacher who helped her the scriptures, to me writing a letter.

How will you say yes to God today? Through husband begin the Presbyterian Church of America when their mother church was increasingly witnessing complete surrender and prayer, see where God is the attack on the authority of scripture. When the PCA leading you. His will is never exactly what you expect began to take off, Susan’s husband asked her if she it to be. Like Elliot encourages, “It may seem to be would write Sunday school curriculum. This began much worse, but in the end, it’s going to be a lot better her immersion into the scriptures, first for children and and a lot bigger.” then for women. She discovered God’s beautiful plan

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Some of these resources nd rre e families. Independent School District include county, financial and social icct iin n 47 has resources readily available (i.e. Big Brothers Big Sisters). lee ssupports su u to you and your children. All off Social worker: The social worker these resources, although they may ay works to provide support to students wo ISD 47 have different titles, are available le regarding mental health needs, family re

By Aby Froiland, throughout ISD 47 schools. stability and crisis support. This Pleasantview Behavior interventionists and includes students whose families Elementary School assistant principals: The behavior are in transition or experiencing principal interventionist works with behavior homelessness, family crises, death and concerns that are urgent or ongoing. mental health concerns that impact the This person works with families and staff to develop student’s functioning at school. and implement individualized plans for behavior Lead special education teacher: The lead and/or 504 plans if needed. This role also reinforces special education teacher’s role is to support students positive bus behavior and supports student needs on with disabilities. This person works with families and transportation. staff to identify students who have a disability and Family advocates and school counselors: help develop and implement an individual educational The family advocate and teacher works to facilitate plan. communication between home and school. This Principals: The principal works to assure person works with families and staff to promote student, staff and family needs are met. If you are at positive school experiences. This person also works a loss of who to call, call the principal. They can help closely with students during the school day and direct you and your needs to the appropriate person or consults with teachers, staff and families to advocate people. Throughout any given day, they may fill in to for student and family needs. assist or lead in any of the above roles.

Multi-tiered support specialists, assistant Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools are committed principals and counselors: The multi-tiered support to educating each and every student. We believe our specialist works to facilitate mental health services students’ mental health is just as important as their and support to both students and their families. academic growth. Please reach out to your child’s Services provided to students include individualized or children’s school if you have any questions skills counseling, groups (i.e. friendship, social or concerns. We appreciate your partnership and skills, family related issues) and classroom support. look forward to working with you throughout the This person meets with families to connect them educational journey.

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Breaking the cycle of domestic violence The Gabby Petito case has captured That means more cases like Gabby the nation’s attention and cast a Petito, more victims like Crystal Marie spotlight on domestic violence as many Bundy of Sauk Rapids, Bao Yang of believe domestic violence played a role St. Paul, Caitlin Aldridge of St. Paul, in Gabby’s death. While we wait to see Jackie Ann DeFoe of Cloquet, Yang what the investigation into her death Liu of Minneapolis, Pauline Hollman reveals, the one thing that is certain is of Minneapolis, Keona Sade Foote domestic violence remains a problem of Rochester, Jeanine Greyblood of in our country and locally in Benton Little Falls, Kelly Jo Marie Kocurek County.

KEEPING BENTON of Hastings, Amanda Jo Vangrinsven Much effort, including messaging of Isanti County, Jennifer Lee Moy of COUNTY SAFE coming from our office, is focused on Blaine, or Lacey J. Kuschel of Todd SHERIFF TROY HECK bringing help to victims of domestic County. The stories of these murdered violence. This is truly a worthwhile effort, and women may be found alongside the stories of the we are thankful for those individuals and agencies scores of other victims of domestic violence at the everywhere who work tirelessly to assist victims Violence Free Minnesota website, www.vfmn.org/ caught in the cycle of abuse and violence. For those we-remember. victims who are struggling to cope with domestic Domestic violence is a learned behavior, often violence, please take that brave first step and reach passed from one generation to the next. Breaking out to a victim advocacy group. Locally, Anna that cycle requires someone to step forward and Marie’s Alliance is dedicated to helping victims decide the cycle ends with them. One generation at caught up in the trap of domestic violence. a time, one relationship at a time, and one person However, putting an end to domestic violence at a time, we can create a future where stories of means changing attitudes and values, particularly murdered domestic partners are a link to a dark and those held by men, in our society. forgotten past.

Domestic violence will end when enough If you or someone you know needs help ending people make it clear that this is unacceptable their participation in violent behavior, there are behavior. Domestic violence will end when people, resources available. The staff at Anna Marie’s especially men, are clear in our words and actions Alliance can help those who wish to find better that violence against women will not be tolerated. ways to deal with conflict and anger in interpersonal Domestic violence will end when people, especially relationships a new start toward a brighter future men, are clear that it is unacceptable to control, either through programs in their agency or other belittle and dominate their partners. Domestic agencies in the St. Cloud area. The first step starts violence will end when people choose the path of by contacting Anna Marie’s Alliance by telephone non-violence, even in times of tension and strife in at 320-253-6900 or online at www.annamaries.org. their relationships.

Be part of a better future. Takes steps to end As long as there are segments of our society domestic violence. who tolerate others perpetrating domestic violence For more crime prevention information either openly or with a wink and a nod, as long as and safety information visit the Benton County there are elements of popular culture that glorify Sheriff’s Office website at https://www.co.benton. acts of domestic violence, and so long as the mn.us/211/crime-prevention. You can also like deafening silence created by ignoring the problem and follow us on Facebook and Twitter at @ of domestic violence continues, there will be more BentonMNSheriff for regular updates and crime victims. prevention messages.

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Weather: The average high slate covered junco, a winter bird which temperature was warmer and the low appeared late in the month and signaled was cooler at 75.7 and 51.7 degrees, the start of winter. About 40 American respectively. The warmest day was 86 white pelicans were in a group on Little degrees Sept. 16 and the coolest was 39 Rock Lake Sept. 6, and Jeb Willis degrees Sept. 22. observed at least 50 turkey vultures There were seven days with Sept. 29 in a nearby field. Wild turkeys measurable rainfall. A nine-day lapse are seen often, and numerous leopard early in the month gave me worry about frogs and a few grasshoppers are in the a lingering drought. Regular rain from lawn grass. Zero snakes. In the army, we FROM THE then on for a total of 3.01 inches for the NORTH SHORE OF called snakes “no shoulders.” month. Almost average. The most rain LITTLE ROCK LAKE Little Rock Lake: Lake levels have

BY JIM HOVDA fell Sept. 20-21 when 1.10 inches filled remained stable even with the drought. the rain gage. We might be out of the Water temperature at the beginning of drought. No snow. the month was 63 degrees, peaking at 68 degrees Local weather records: As we can see, we Sept. 10 and ending the month at 64 degrees. Water now have the possibility of snow and freezing rain. clarity was poor with the Secchi disk disappearing The record low was 18 degrees in 1942 while the from view at 9 inches. high was a sweltering 106 degrees in 1931. Wow, Getting ahead of the power curve, removing what a difference! The most rain, 10.72 inches, fell docks and boats were the Grahams and Kline folks in 1926. And yes, two-tenths of an-inch of snow Sept. 26. The water is only going to get colder. fell in 1995. I recorded a trace of snow here Sept. Pulling some docks in is a real adventure to put it 21 in 1995. mildly. See you in October.

Phenology: Quite a few different flowers were What is ahead? Maybe some snow. Time to in bloom. Notable were phlox, sedum, catmint, ensure snow removal equipment is in good working aster, mums and goldenrod. Getting ready to bloom order. Suet feeders can come out. I’m cutting the again are monkshood with their blue flowers. lawn shorter and got the fall fertilizer in. After the Swamp and common milkweed are shedding their first hard freeze, I’ll cut back plants, put the garden seeds, making birds happy to get nesting material. hose away and cover the air conditioning unit. It’s The Autumn Blaze maple is bright red, and losing time to service the furnace. I’ll have the mulching a lot of leaves as are the ash trees. Fall colors are blades installed on the Dixon lawn mower. For us making their appearance. The seasons just keep senior folks, removing screens and putting on storm rolling along. windows was a dreaded task and a lot of work years The northern oriole left Sept. 1 and long ago. How many of you remember that? I’m hummingbirds left Sept. 11. A new arrival is the dating myself.

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Manufacturing MONTH Minnesota celebrates

Manufacturing Month Industry expected to have 86,500 job openings by 2028

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SAUK RAPIDS – From wood cabinets to food pouches, eye-glass lenses to erosion control, and medical equipment to machinery, items are manufactured in central Minnesota for people across the globe.

The industry’s impact on the local economy is the reason October is Minnesota Manufacturing Month.

Formerly celebrated as one week, Gov. Tim Walz proclaimed a month-long manufacturing awareness campaign for the first time

this year.

“One of the reasons he made that change is the opportunities available in this career field,” said Della Ludwig, a workforce strategy consultant for the Department of Employment and Economic Development.

Manufacturing is the second largest employing industry in Minnesota. The sector contributed $50.8 billion to the state’s economy in 2020, and it is expected to have 86,500 job openings by 2028, according to Ludwig.

But, it’s important to note that not all jobs in

manufacturing are on the front-lines of production.

Administrative assistants, transportation workers and more are all needed to support assembly.

“Manufacturing is anything and everything,” she said. “Not only is it 3-D printing, robotics, automation or artificial intelligence, but it also has those positions behind the scenes like human resources, sales and accounting.”

According to data compiled by DEED’s regional analyst Luke Greiner, there were 3,382 manufacturing jobs in Benton County in 2020. In nearby Stearns, manufacturing had positions for 10,845 people.

And, Ludwig said they are well-paying jobs.

The median hourly wage in the manufacturing sector is $25.21, Ludwig said, while the cost-ofliving wage for a family of two adults and one child in Benton County is $15.61.

“There is a lot of extra fun money for people who work in this industry,” Ludwig said.

And not all manufacturing is the dangerous and dirty work many believe it to be.

“Some plants are among the most state-ofthe-art and sanitary environments because they are making medical or food instruments,” Ludwig said. … “There is also high-tech machinery, and the workplace standards are designed to protect the safety

and wellbeing of those working.”

Despite the wages and increased attention to the work environment, the manufacturing industry – like many others – is in need of workers. In his article released in late September, Greiner reported 1,718 job vacancies in central Minnesota.

These vacancies cover an array of skillsets, making it easy for just about anyone to get a job in manufacturing.

“I’ve heard a lot of employers say they just looking for people who are willing to work and wanting to learn,” Ludwig said. “From there, employers will teach them the skills they need.”

Of every 10 jobs in

manufacturing, Ludwig said seven workers have education at the diploma or trade-school level, two hold four-year degrees and one has additional schooling above that level. But experience and training, often found within the workplace, can sometimes lead to quick advancement.

“Many employers offer free, on-the-job training and other continuous learning opportunities so entrylevel jobs can be a stepping stone to higher level positions,” Ludwig said. “Problem-solving, math skills and mechanical aptitude are valued, but not always necessary, depending on the type of career path you are taking.”

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Interested in learning more? The Central Minnesota Manufacturing Association is hosting the Central MN Tour of Manufacturing this month, with area businesses hosting in-person and virtual tours for the public. Below are a list of tours happening for the remainder of the month.

In-person tours: Saturday, Oct. 9, 9 a.m. to noon – Park Industries, 6301 Saukview Drive, St. Cloud. Open to those 16 years old and older.

Closed-toe shoes and masks required.

Saturday, Oct. 16, 9 a.m. to noon – Seitz Stainless, 17578 400th St., Avon. RSVP to 320-746-2781.

Saturday, Oct. 16, noon to 3 p.m. – DCI, Inc., 600 54th Ave. N., St. Cloud. Closed-toe shoes, safety glasses (provided) required. Masks required for people who have not been vaccinated for COVID-19.

Thursday, Oct. 21, 5-7 p.m. – Coldspring, 17482 Granite W. Road, Cold Spring. Closed-toe shoes required.

Tuesday, Oct. 26, and Wednesday, Oct. 27, 10 a.m., 2 p.m. – TyloHelo, Inc., 575 Cokato St. E., Cokato. Open to those 16 years old and older. RSVP to 320-286-3337.

Thursday, Oct. 28, 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 3 p.m. – Nova-Tech, 1705 Engineering Ave. N.E., Willmar. Close-toe shoes required. RSVP to 320-222-9554.

Virtual tours: Rotochopper, St. Martin West Central Steel, Inc. – Willmar Thermo-Tech, Sauk Rapids DeZurik – Sartell Hansen and Company Woodworks – St. Joseph

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Sauk Rapids-Rice No. 3 singles player Alyssa Meyer goes up high to rip a backhand during her match against Sartell in the Section 8AA playoffs Oct. 5 at Sartell High School in Sartell. Meyer lost a hard-fought three-set match as the Sabres won, 6-1.

Sabres end tennis season Sartell defeats SRR in section opener

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The inaugural season for the Sauk RapidsRice girls tennis program came to an end Oct. 5.

The Storm dropped a 6-1 decision to Sartell in the opening round of the Section 8AA playoffs at Sartell High School in Sartell.

It was the first season SRR competed as its own program after being in a cooperative program with Apollo High School for several years. Though the season ended without a team victory, coach Trish Bemboom said she saw progress from every spot in the lineup, which was one of the main goals heading into the season.

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SAUK RAPIDS – The pandemic did not stop Jason Miller and his son, Harrison, from doing the “Skol” chant during Minnesota Vikings game last season. Yet cheering from their living room instead of with 65,000 screaming fans at a raucous U.S. Bank Stadium, it just was not the same.

It was indeed a different season for Vikings fans in 2020, a year in which the team played in front of a mostly empty stadium, cardboard cutouts of fans and piped in crowd noise. The one-year absence from experiencing the excitement of a National Football League game in-person has only heightened the experience this fall as fans everywhere are returning to stadiums.

The only thing to slightly damper things has been Minnesota’s 1-3 start.

“There’s nothing that matches the atmosphere of the in-person experience,”

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Sauk Rapids resident Jason Miller and his son Harrison, a Mississippi Heights Elementary School student, watch the Minnesota Vikings take on Tom Brady and the eventual Super Bowl champion Buccaneers in Tampa, Florida, in 2020. Miller, who has been a season ticket-holder since U.S. Bank Stadium opened in 2016, was unable to go to Minnesota Vikings home games in 2020 due to COVID-19.

said Miller, a lifelong Sauk Rapids resident and an area realtor. “The energy, the interaction with other

fans, and the amazing pregame activities and sites in the stadium can’t the in-game experience. be replaced. The Vikings Fans page 3B do such a great job with Leading the Storm is

Sponsored by: DECA and soccer kids. I love showing my passion for the subjects and keeping people motivated to do well.

What do you do for entertainment? Recently, I’ve been just Accomplishment: Senior on the Sauk Rapids- preparing for college, working on my DECA project, watching some of the Marvel Rice boys soccer team.

Disney Plus shows, playing soccer and scrolling through TikTok. What is your favorite aspect of playing sophomore year, but it wasn’t until last soccer? The skill gap that there is. There year where I found great success in it by Of all the things you are learning, what do you think will be the most useful as is always something to learn and improve placing second at nationals. an adult? Realizing that if I put my mind upon. That’s why this game is loved around the world in so many cultures and What annual SRR event do you look to something, I genuinely feel like I can forward to each year? Although I take accomplish anything. This is something why it’s a beautiful game. a large majority of my classes at the St. that I strive everyone to believe in. I want What has been your most memorable Cloud Technical and Community College, everyone to be confident with themselves. moment playing soccer? One of my I love coming back to the school to watch I understand we all have talents and we are fondest memories of playing soccer is football and hockey games. My absolute all unique, but that doesn’t mean you can’t from my sophomore year. It was a playoff favorite time of the year is homecoming, do something the person next to you did. game against Rocori. It was snowing specifically the homecoming football and bitter cold. However, I can clearly game. Seeing all the school spirit and the What is your favorite restaurant and remember realizing how good of a team entire student body feeling connected is what do you order? Hands down my favorite restaurant is Chipotle. It has we were. Everyone was on the same page. something so special. become a pretty regular meal in our It just felt special.

How do you make a difference at household if I am completely honest. My What other activities are you involved school? While I’m at school, I love talking go-to order is a chicken bowl with a tortilla in at SRRHS? I’ve been in DECA since my to some of the current and prospective on the side.

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“This season was a tough one on the scorebooks, but overall, we could not have been prouder of the girls and their adjustments to adversity,” Bemboom said. “From canceled matches and practices, the players adjusted well. They worked hard given the lack of space (on our home courts) and a heavy season of travel.”

Senior Brynn Karasch finished her career in team duals on a high note with a 6-3, 6-0 victory over Abby Bultema at No. 1 singles. Grace Roesch, one of the Storm’s most consistent players this season, lost a 6-4, 6-3 match at No. 2 singles to Sarah Weno.

After splitting the first two sets, Alyssa Meyer dropped a tough 10-8 tiebreaker in the third set to Olivia Marek at No. 3 singles. At No. 4 singles, Gabby Jaskolka lost a 6-2, 6-1 match at fourth singles.

At first doubles, Addison Bemboom and Belle Haddy lost a 6-3, 6-2 match to Addison Burns and Violet Steil. McKinsey Newbanks and Kathryn Stiegel dropped a 6-4, 6-2 match to Emily Crandall and Tia Leen at second doubles, and the team of Kiah Zaske and Addison Buchanan lost 6-4, 6-1 to Madi Bemboom and Morgan Gefre at third doubles.

“These girls are a perfect example of a team working together and having fun,” Bemboom said.

“From bus ride stories, team bonding at Walmart and laughing until we cry – this group has made lasting memories for each other and us coaches.”

The Section 8AA individual tournament began Oct. 8 and continues into next week.

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Minnesota Vikings fans Kevin Holubar (left), of Lakeville, and Jason Miller, of Sauk Rapids, attend the Vikings game against the Cleveland Browns Oct. 3 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. Miller is a longtime season ticket-holder who said he missed not being able to attend games in person in 2020.

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That experience included a 7 below zero playoff loss to Seattle that ended with a Blair Walsh missed 27-yard field goal – a moment longtime Vikings fans have come to expect.

Being a current season ticket-holder allowed him priority to get into U.S. Bank Stadium, which is widely considered one of the NFL’s best.

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Sauk Rapids-Rice No. 2 singles player Grace Roesch focuses on the ball before firing a forehand during her match against Sartell in the Section 8AA playoffs Oct. 5 at Sartell High School. Roesch lost a 6-4, 6-3 decision.

go to U.S. Bank, Target Field, Huntington Bank Stadium is great. They are unbelievable venues.”

Miller is officially an experienced veteran of attending games. Put it this way – he knows the drill.

His gameday routine for the typical noon kickoff starts with departing his Sauk Rapids residence about 9 a.m. and arriving at a reserved parking ramp by 10 a.m. Whether with one of his family members or a friend, Miller will spend about an hour outside the stadium enjoying live music and other interactive events.

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Sauk Rapids-Rice No. 1 doubles player Belle Haddy goes up for an overhead during her match against Sartell in the Section 8AA playoffs Oct. 5 at Sartell High School.

Haddy and partner Addison Bemboom lost a 6-3, 6-2 decision.

We are so fortunate to have such amazing sports facilities in Minnesota.”

Miller’s level of fandom is hard to match.

He remembers growing up watching the Vikings, Twins, Timberwolves, North Stars and later the Wild, St. Cloud State hockey, and St. John’s football.

With no option to watch the Vikings at home last year, Miller took Harrison to Tampa to watch the Minnesota team face Tom Brady and the eventual Super Bowl champion Buccaneers on a sun-splashed Florida Sunday afternoon.

“I don’t ever remember having a choice; I was born into being a Minnesota sports fans,” said Miller, who graduated from Cathedral High School in 1998. “In the 1980s and 90s, some of the best players would actually come to town and meet fans for autographs.

I very distinctly remember meeting Anthony Carter and Keith Millard in St. Cloud.”

Miller said the gameday experience is not much different from two years ago and that he had no reservations of attending in a packed stadium. A minor change is food and drink are purchased in a contactless manner, and fans order from their phones.

Miller first got season tickets when the team played in the Metrodome, which by all accounts was a well below average NFL

of a massive drum and rhythmic claps that start slow and speed up for the conclusion.

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There’s so much to look at, like the artwork, the team store and the (free) interactive fan experience are just a few things I’d recommend taking in before the game. My favorite thing to do is bring someone to a game who had never been in the stadium, and just show them around – it really is an unbelievably cool venue.”

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BENTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 The Benton County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on September 21, 2021 in the Benton County Board Room in Foley, MN. Call to order by Chair Ed Popp was at 9:00 AM followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. A roll call showed Commissioners Beth Schlangen, Scott Johnson, Ed Popp, Jared Gapinski and Steve Heinen present.

Public Works Director Chris Byrd requested to add a revised Resolution authorizing the purchase land for gravel operations under his Regular Agenda Item Request at 9:15 AM. Gapinski requested to add Broadband discussion under Commissioner Concerns. Motion by Heinen and seconded by Johnson to approve the amended agenda. Motion carried unanimously.

No one was present to speak under Open Forum.

Motion by Johnson and seconded by Gapinski to approve the Consent Agenda: 1) approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of September 7, 2021; 2) accept and file the Management Team Meeting Minutes of July 8, 2021; 3) approve the application for a Special Event Permit requested by Deanna Rosa, d/b/a Rollies, LLC; 4) approve the application for a 1 – 4 day temporary On-Sale Liquor License to St. Elizabeth Church for a special event to be held on October 16, 2021 and authorize the Chair to sign; 5) accept and file the Veterans Service Officer’s Quarterly Report.

Motion carried unanimously.

Next, each quarter Benton County recognizes Benton County employees that go above and beyond in their daily work. The Financial Assistance Unit (Eligibility Specialists and Lead Eligibility Specialists) were nominated by Financial Assistance Supervisors Lindsey Knosalla and Janel Sczublewski under the category of “Customer Service” for their extraordinary job of staying on top of the changing policies since the beginning of 2020 when COVID started where they endured consistent policy changes that needed to be implemented almost immediately. This unit has taken every day in stride to serve our population with ease, confidence, compassion and patience. The awards were presented by Human Services Director Robert Cornelius.

Next, Benton Economic Partnership (BEP) Director Amanda Othoudt requested the County Board to consider

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and agreement with Stantec for Brownfield Assessments.

The BEP recommends an agreement with Stantec to apply for a grant from the US Environmental Protection Agency to identify and assess sites in Benton County that may contain hazardous materials and substances. Should Stantec secure the grant, it would complete the site assessments.

Stantec’s compensation will be derived from the grant at no cost to the County. BEP has been working with Stantec and the County Attorney’s Office to finalize an agreement.

Othoudt added that there have been a few modifications to the grant which include the total amount Benton County could receive would be $500,000 instead of $600,000, and we would need a community coalition instead of a task force. As of September 16, 2021, an agreement was not in final form for inclusion. To meet grant deadlines, County Board approval would be required at today’s meeting.

Motion by Johnson and seconded by Heinen to approve the Stantec Agreement for Brownfield Assessments upon approval of final documents needing approval by Benton County’s Attorney and Stantec’s Attorney. Motion carried unanimously.

Next, Headley introduced Clifton Allen Larson (CLA), the County’s independent auditor, to present a summary of the 2020 audit results. Kristen Houle, on behalf of CLA, provided the County Board with a summary of the audit; an unmodified or “clean” opinion was issued on the financial statements which is the best rating for Counties. In 2020, new accounting standards were implemented in accordance to GASB No. 84 - Fiduciary Activities. New future accounting standards to be implemented include GASB No. 87 regarding leases and right-to-use assets. GASB 68 and GASB 71 regarding pension liability were implemented in 2015 and continue to have a big impact on the County’s financial statements. This agenda item was for informational purposes only. No action or motion was required.

Next, Byrd requested the County Board approve a resolution and award a construction contract for tied projects SAP 005-603-033, SAP 005-605-013, SAP 005-622-015, and CP 005-070-002. These projects are full depth reclamation on CSAH 3, CSAH 22, and CR 70 and the mill and overlay on CSAH 5. Three bids were received and Knife River Corp, in the amount of $5,566,147.60 was the lowest responsible bidder. Motion by Johnson and seconded by Gapinski to adopt the resolution and award a construction

contract to Knife River Corp for tied projects SAP 005603-033, SAP 005-605-013, SAP 005-622-015, and CP 005- 070-002. Motion carried unanimously.

Next, Byrd requested the County Board approve a revised Resolution Authorization to purchase land for gravel pit operations. At the July 27, 2021 Regular Board Meeting, the Board authorized and approved the purchase of the Eisenschenk gravel pit. Benton County is currently working toward a closing and discovered that the legal descriptions of the land were not matching. There is an additional parcel of land (0.5 acres) that the Eisenshenks own that was not considered. There is no change in the purchase price with the additional land to be included. Byrd noted the purchase price of $1.2 million would be paid in full at closing instead of in installments as originally discussed. Motion

by Johnson and seconded by Heinen to approve the revised Resolution authorizing the purchase land for gravel pit operations for $1.2 million to be paid in full at closing.

The Regular County Board meeting was recessed at 9:45 AM to conduct a Human Services Board Meeting.

The Regular Board meeting reconvened at 10:01 AM. Next, County Board members reported on Commissioner updates and recent meetings they attended on behalf of the County.

Under Commissioner Concerns, Gapinski wanted to discuss the possibility of paying Committee members of the Broadband Committee a mileage per diem. There was a consensus by the County Board to approve paying a per diem to the community members of the Broadband Committee.

Heinen/Johnson to set Committees of the Whole: Wednesday, October 6, 2021 Vetter Johnson Architects on potential building occupants and design costs at the Benton County Boardroom, Foley at 9:00 AM; Thursday, October 28, 2021 CARE Touching Tables for Seniors at New Life Church, 931 Norman Ave, Foley, MN 56329 at 12:00 PM. Motion carried unanimously.

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SAUK RAPIDS-RICE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 47 REGULAR SEMI-MONTHLY BOARD MEETING Monday, August 23, 2021 A semi-monthly meeting of the Sauk Rapids-Rice ISD 47 Board of Education was called to order by Chair Butkowski Monday, August 23, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. in the District Office Boardroom.

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

Clerk Braun joined the meeting interactively, via technology with an audio and visual link from 2420 Woodland Loop; Spearfish, SD 57783 at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, August 23, 2021, and as prescribed by Minnesota Statute 13D.02, Subd 1., 2., 4., 5., and 13D.04, participated fully in the Board Meeting.

ESTABLISHMENT OF A QUORUM Chair Butkowski asked Clerk Braun to affirm there was a quorum in attendance. Clerk Braun affirmed there was a quorum.

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

Voting For: Hauck, Loidolt, Braun, Solarz, Holthaus, Morse and Butkowski Voting Against: None CONSENT AGENDA A motion was made by Holthaus, seconded by Loidolt and was unanimously carried to approve the meeting’s “Consent Agenda”.

Voting For: Hauck, Loidolt, Braun, Solarz, Holthaus, Morse and Butkowski Voting Against: None PUBLIC INPUT Public input was taken at 6:59 p.m. Community members Meridith Anagnos, Katie Wilson, Emily Wright, Vihn Nguyen, Emma Miller, Matt Stockinger, Jody Neyesen-Walrath, and Chris Weinert provided input.

ACTION ADOPTION OF THE DISTRICT’S HEALTH AND

A motion was made by Holthaus, seconded by Hauck and unanimously carried by roll call vote to adopt he resolution to dissolve the Nordic Ski cooperative sponsorship with St. Cloud Area Schools, effective beginning with the 2021 – 2022 school year. Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools will sponsor the Nordic Ski program without a cooperative sponsorship.

Voting For: Hauck, Loidolt, Braun, Solarz, Holthaus, Morse and Butkowski Voting Against: None ADOPTION OF POLICY # 610 A motion was made by Braun, seconded by Solarz and carried by a margin of six by roll call vote to adopt the following policy.

Voting For: Hauck, Loidolt, Braun, Solarz, Holthaus, and Butkowski Voting Against: None Absent from Vote: Morse • #610 (Field Trips) is a “recommended policy” and will replace current policy #610 (Field Trips).

This policy required two reading as substantive changes were recommended.

ADOPTION OF POLICY #903 A motion was made by Hauck, seconded by Loidolt and unanimously carried by roll call vote to adopt the following policy.

Voting For: Hauck, Loidolt, Braun, Solarz, Holthaus, Morse and Butkowski Voting Against: None • #903 (Visitors to School District Buildings and Sites) is a “mandatory policy” and will replace current policy #903 (Visitors to School District Buildings and Sites).

This policy required two reading as substantive changes were recommended.

ADJOURNMENT With no further business appearing before the Board, a motion was made Holthaus, seconded by Morse and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting at 8:11 p.m.

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SAFETY MEASURES RESOLUTION FOR THE 2021 – 2022 SCHOOL YEAR A motion was made by Butkowski, seconded by Braun and unanimously carried by roll call vote to adopt the 2021 – 2022 Health and Safety Measures Resolution, following consultation with the district’s legal counsel and the Board of Education. The resolution provides framework for school year and district operations during the 2021 – 2022 school year as it applies to the ongoing pandemic determined by the Centers for Disease Control and the Minnesota Department of Health. The resolution provides authority to implement a different Learning Model for the School District or any specific school building upon Board action.

Voting For: Hauck, Loidolt, Braun, Solarz, Holthaus, Morse and Butkowski Voting Against: None ADOPTION OF THE DONATION RESOLUTION A motion was made by Braun, seconded by Holthaus and unanimously carried by roll call vote to adopt the Donation Resolution. It is recommended by the Minnesota School Board Association that a Donation Resolution be adopted in the Action area of the Agenda rather than in Consent.

Voting For: Hauck, Loidolt, Braun, Solarz, Holthaus, Morse and Butkowski Voting Against: None AUTHORIZATION TO DESIGNATE THE IDENTIFIED OFFICIAL WITH AUTHORITY (IOwA) A motion was made by Solarz, seconded by Morse and unanimously carried by roll call vote to authorize Tracey Fiereck, the district’s Director of Business Services, to act as the Identified Official with Authority (IOwA) for Sauk RapidsRice Public Schools. The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) requires that school districts annually designate an Identified Official with Authority to comply with State Access Control Security Standard 1.0, which states that all user access rights to Minnesota state systems must be reviewed and recertified at least annually. The Identified Official with Authority will assign job duties and authorize external user’s access to MDE secure systems for their local education agency (LEA).

Voting For: Hauck, Loidolt, Braun, Solarz, Holthaus, Morse and Butkowski Voting Against: None ADOPTION OF THE DISSOLUTION OF THE NORDIC SKIING COOPERATIVE WITH ST. CLOUD AREA SCHOOLS

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5 games, 5 wins

Big stop, 99-yard drive key in victory over Bemidji

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The margin of error in a close football game can be razor-thin. The Sauk Rapids-Rice High School football team experienced that Oct. 1, but the Storm found a way to stay unbeaten.

After winning its first four games with little adversity, SRR overcame a pair of interceptions along with a dangerous Bemidji running game that showed the ability to produce big plays. As they have all season, the Storm made enough plays when it counted in a 21-6 victory in front of a large crowd at Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School Stadium in Sauk Rapids.

The victory was not necessarily pretty, but that mattered little to the players and coaches of a team that is ranked No. 9 in Class 5A and improved to 5-0.

It was the second win over the Lumberjacks for coach Phillip Klaphake, who is in his sixth season with the Storm.

“Whenever you beat Bemidji, it’s a huge win,” Klaphake said. “We’re going to be critical when there are errors and we’re going to be excited where there are good plays. There were errors tonight, but Bemidji is really good.

They neutralized us a bit.

We’re going to coach our kids hard every night, and we have high expectations.

But so does Bemidji, and that’s what makes it fun.”

The game was mostly void of big plays. One major exception was when Storm quarterback Dom Mathies found Jayce Walrath for an 85-yard touchdown pass after the Lumberjacks had taken a 6-0 lead. Walrath’s route was not complicated, but he managed to get open quickly enough for Mathies to find him.

Mathies threw for 168 yards, completing seven of 20 passes. His last completion was a 12-yard touchdown to 6-7 receiver Bryce Lund on a fourth down with 1 minute, 17 seconds remaining that gave the Storm a 15-point lead.

The Lumberjacks had some success moving the ball with a balanced offense that finished with 139 yards on the ground and 116 through the air. Bemidji trailed 7-6 at halftime and was on its first drive of the third quarter until a

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Sauk Rapids-Rice junior lineman Ethan Klug runs onto the field before Friday night’s game against Bemidji at Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School Stadium in Sauk Rapids.

The Storm fell behind for the second straight week but rallied for a 21-6 win over Bemidji to remain undefeated.

fumble that was recovered

by Walrath gave the Storm needed momentum.

“They were causing some problems with their running game and there were some communication errors,” said senior defensive end Jack O’Brien, who had five tackles. “But we’ve got a team of special people. It was dirty and it wasn’t perfect, but we figured it out. Sometimes you’ve got to get dirty and muddy, and that’s what we went through to get this done.”

Here is where the thin margin comes in. The Lumberjacks did what no other team has so far this season and found some running room on their second drive of the second half.

Facing a fourth-andgoal from the 5-yard line, Bemidji running back Ethan Biehn took a pitch from his quarterback, but the Storm’s Andrew Harren and Will White met him just before crossing the goal line to preserve the 7-6 lead.

Ninety-nine yards and almost six minutes of game time later, Mathies capped

I’m just trying to hold onto the ball and not lose it. Our offense just clicks.”

Bemidji, which fell to 1-3 but was coming off a 19-6 win over Brainerd, had a chance to make things close. They started a drive from their own 27yard line with more than three minutes remaining, but White picked off a Bemidji pass to set up his team’s final score.

“Our defense is pretty good, but it’s never perfect,” Klaphake said.

“We’re going to strive for that and that’s what motivates us. What’s cool is the kids want to keep getting better.”

The Storm faced a 2-3 St. Francis team for their homecoming game Oct. 8 at SRRMS Stadium.

The Fighting Saints were coming off a 19-7 victory over Chisago Lakes.

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the drive with a 1-yard touchdown run. The drive was highlighted by 32-yard Mathies to Cole Ackerman pass, but the majority of it came on the ground behind a determined offensive line. Mathies has thrown Bemidji 6 0 0 0-6 7 0 0 14-21 for 11 touchdowns and six SRR First quarter: B – Caden interceptions this season.

Bolte 24 pass from Jack “I know I’ve got two Larson (kick failed). Second guards beside me helping quarter: SRR – Walrath 85 me go,” senior center Riley pass from Mathies (Owen Stover said. “There is a lot Arndt kick). Fourth quarter: of pressure in that situation. SRR – Mathies 1 run (Walrath It’s all on us right there. pass from Mathies); SRR – There’s no better feeling Bryce Lund 12 pass from when we score after a drive Mathies (pass failed).

SRR leaders: Rushing: like that. We just know how 16-63, Broden to talk to each other and Horn Flakne 4-27, Mathies 13communicate to be able to 18. Passing: Mathies 7-20 make that happen.”

168 2. Receiving: Walrath When SRR needed 2-99, Ackerman 1-33, Lund to grind out yards, Austin 2-30, Ethan Anderson Horn was there. Every one 1-3, Carter Loesch 1-3. (solo-assists): of his 63 yards on 16 carries Tackles was hard-earned, and many Walrath 10-3, Jack O’Brien of his second-half carries 5-0, Peyton Olson 4-1, Flakne ended in first downs that 3-1, Loesch 3-0, Mason Rudolph 3-2, Ackerman 2-3, kept the clock running.

Will White 2-4 (interception), “It was super-nice Travis Biery 2-4 feeling out there,” Horn said. “I worked hard all Sauk summer.

Unfortunately, Rapids-Rice Alex (Harren) got hurt junior Broden Flakne rushes for a gain before and Broden (Flakne) getting brought down by and I have stepped in.

We’re just trying to get two Bemidji defenders in the touchdowns and yards. Storm’s 21-6 win over Bemidji Oct. 1 at Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School Stadium.

Flakne rushed for 27 yards on four carries in helping SRR improve to 5-0.

Public Notice NOTICE OF VOLUNTARY MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED

BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: February 23, 2018 MORTGAGOR: NATHAN POHL, A SINGLE MAN. MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Bay Equity LLC its successors and assigns.

DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded March 2, 2018 Benton County Recorder, Document No. 428058.

ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: Minnesota Housing Finance Agency. Dated April 2, 2018 Recorded April 6, 2018, as Document No. 428677.

And assigned to: U.S. Bank National Association.

Dated February 25, 2019 Recorded February 25, 2019, as Document No. 434407 and by Document Dated September 8, 2021 Recorded September 9, 2021 as Document No. 455166.

TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE I D E N T I F I C AT I O N NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: 10061660004059557-2 LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Bay Equity LLC RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: U.S. Bank National Association M O RT G A G E D PROPERTY ADDRESS: 130 8th Ave, Foley, MN 56329 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 13.00480.00 L E G A L DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: The Westerly 170 feet of Lot 4 and the Westerly 170 feet of the South Half of Lot 5, “Park Lots Addition To Foley, Benton County Minnesota”, Benton County, Minnesota.

PIN# 13.00480.00 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Benton O R I G I N A L PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $157,102.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID

BY MORTGAGEE: $179,711.39 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/ Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required

by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: December 2, 2021 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Benton County Sheriff’s Office, 581 Highway 23 Northeast Foley, MN to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys’ fees allowed by law subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. §580.07.

TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owneroccupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on June 2, 2022, unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032.

MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM F I N A N C I A L OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE:None “THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION

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Vikings dominated in trenches The Minnesota Vikings dropped yet and his first interception of the year. That another winnable game last Sunday, losing sort of stat line makes Cousins look bad, but 14-7 at home to the Cleveland Browns. This I actually thought he did a pretty good job is the Vikings’ third single-score loss in four of navigating the chaos, avoiding mistakes games, and this team is rapidly running out and keeping the Vikings within striking of time and excuses for their inability to range. Tackle Rashod Hill surrendered close out games. This week, the primary a whopping 10 QB pressures. Not to be culprits for the loss were the offensive and outdone, guard Oli Udoh surrendered eight. defensive lines.

It was an impossible situation for Cousins, The Vikings are typically one of the top and Sunday’s game highlights what has been COLUMNIST the biggest issue with this team for years – rushing teams in the NFL. The finished fifth SPORTS

BY ANDY THAYER in the NFL last season in rushing yards per subpar offensive line play is preventing them game and feature a dynamic one-two punch from winning games. at running back with the explosive Dalvin Cook and On the defensive side of the ball, the Vikings allowed powerful Alexander Mattison. On Sunday, the Browns 184 rushing yards and let the Browns take the ball out of held the Vikings to 65 yards on 23 carries, which equates their mistake-prone quarterback’s hands. Baker Mayfield to a miniscule 2.8 yards per carry. Yes, Cook has been looked extremely shaky and inaccurate on Sunday, but dealing with a sore ankle, but those pathetic rushing stats the Browns didn’t need to rely on their passing game are because the offensive line couldn’t create holes, not when Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt were ripping off because the running backs were missing them. Things nearly 5 yards per carry. The Vikings defensive linemen were even worse in the passing game. love to get upfield and rush the passer, but that eagerness According to The Athletic, quarterback Kirk Cousins can be used against them by a team with a disciplined was pressured on an astounding 55% of his dropbacks offensive line and running backs. The Browns were last Sunday. He was constantly swarmed by defenders, content to watch Danielle Hunter, Everson Griffen and and that forced him to either take sacks or get rid of the the rest of the Vikings defensive linemen rush upfield ball earlier than he’d like. The result for Cousins was while they created seams off-tackle and gouged the a 20/38 performance for a paltry 5.3 yards per attempt Vikings for consistent gains.

Dramatic last-second goal lifts girls soccer team Fernholz capitalizes on late chance to defeat Willmar

BY TOM FENTON | STAFF WRITER

Gabby Fernholz did not have time to think. The only thing she knew she had to do was put her full leg – and then some – into the ball.

The result was a game-winning goal that was equal parts dramatic and improbable. Knowing the clock was winding closer to zero, the talented Sauk Rapids-Rice sophomore got possession of the ball and laced a kick that found the upper corner of the net with less than one second remaining.

The goal clinched a 3-2 victory over Willmar Sept.

30 at Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School Stadium in Sauk Rapids and sent off a wild celebration.

“When I saw it go in, the only thing I could do was smile and I immediately went back to celebrate with the rest of the team,” Fernholz said of her seventh and biggest goal of the season. “The celebration was honestly just a blur of faces and people screaming and huddled together. It was amazing. All I could do the rest of the night was replay the goal in my mind.”

The win avenged a 3-0 loss Sept. 20 at Willmar.

The Cardinals opened the scoring at the 19 minute,

55 second mark before senior Chloe Reiter evened the game seven minutes later on an assist from freshman Ava Plemel, who later put the Storm ahead 2-1 with 18:37 remaining in regulation with Olivia Bauer assisting.

Willmar scored late to pull even at 2-2, setting up the Fernholz dramatics.

“When I got the ball, I wasn’t really thinking much other than I had to shoot and had to score,” she said. “I wasn’t fully aware how little time was left but I knew it was getting close. What I saw when I looked up were the defenders and the net, so I decided to shoot.”

Fernholz’s senior sister, Maggie, preserved the win with 16 saves. The Storm had 25 shots on goal.

“We controlled most of the game and were attacking the net,” SRR assistant coach Kayla Hall said. “As I’ve said, our team is young and we are talented. We’re really beginning to work together and string plays together to find the back of the net and this game, they proved it.

We are using our momentum and it is so fun to watch.”

The Storm (3-7-2) traveled to Little Falls Oct. 7 – a game rescheduled from Oct. 4 – and played Rocori Oct. 8. The Storm topped Rocori 5-0 in their first meeting Sept. 9.

A 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 11, game against Cathedral at Whitney Fields in St. Cloud is the last regular season game for the girls soccer team. The Section 8AA tournament begins Wednesday, Oct. 13.

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Public Notice Monday, September 13, 2021 WORK SESSION MINUTES District Office Board Room 5:30 p.m.

A Work Session of the Sauk Rapids-Rice ISD 47 Board of Education was called to order on Monday, September 13, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. in the District Office Board Room.

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

ESTABLISHMENT OF A QUORUM Chair Butkowski asked Clerk Braun to affirm there was a quorum in attendance. Clerk Braun affirmed there was a quorum.

AGENDA APPROVAL A motion was made by Holthaus, seconded by Braun and was unanimously carried, by a margin of six, to approve the Work Session Agenda as written.

WORK STUDY TOPICS MCA Data Review Director of Teaching and Learning Bushman provided a review of the 2021 statewide assessment results. Superintendent Bergstrom and Director of Teaching and Learning Bushman were available to answer Board member question.

Enrollment Review Superintendent Bergstrom reviewed enrollment numbers and was available to answer Board member questions.

Online Learning Update Superintendent Bergstrom reviewed the online learning survey and the district’s online learning plan. Superintendent Bergstrom was available to answer Board member questions.

Safe Learning Plan Review Superintendent Bergstrom reviewed the district’s Safe Learning Plan and data points and was available to answer Board member questions.

ADJOURNMENT With no further Work Session topics appearing before the Board, a motion was made by Morse, seconded by Solarz and was unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting at 7:42 p.m.

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To me, this loss was all about a lack of skill and focus in the trenches. The Vikings offensive line was routinely overpowered by Myles Garrett and the rest of the Browns front, and the Vikings defensive line couldn’t stop the run because they didn’t maintain their gap coverage. The Vikings have a subpar offensive line, and as we’ve seen for years, they are going to continue to get dominated by strong defensive fronts. There’s no easy fix to this other than acquiring or developing more talented offensive linemen. The Vikings defensive line had a bad day due to some discipline issues, but a team should win if they only allow 14 points in a home game.

Because of the failures of the offensive line, that didn’t happen Sunday.

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Goals elusive in tie at Tech

Girls soccer unable to capitalize on scoring chances

BY TOM FENTON STAFF WRITER

Editor’s note: Last week, an error resulted in a duplicate page 15. This story was missing due to that error.

Both the Sauk RapidsRice and Tech girls soccer teams were as hungry for a goal as the mosquitoes were for human flesh Sept.

28 at Tech High School in St. Cloud. It was the mosquitoes that feasted, however, as the Storm and Tigers went home famished.

Each squad had plenty of scoring opportunities, but both goalkeepers stood strong in a 0-0 Central Lakes Conference tie.

“Our defense played a phenomenal game

Storm sophomore forward Gabby Fernholz collides with a Tech player during the first half of the Sauk Rapids-Rice match against Tech Sept. 28 at Tech High School. The teams tied, 0-0.

and stepped up for our goalkeeper, who always keeps us in the game,” SRR assistant coach Kayla Hall said. “We had great scoring opportunities but struggled to find the back of the net again.”

The Storm (2-7-2) had 14 shots on goal but could not beat the Tech goalkeeper. Breakaways came from Gabby Fernholz and Ava Plemel.

Storm goalkeeper Maggie Fernholz stopped all 15 shots she faced.

“The Tech game went well and I think my teammates and I can all agree that they are a great team to play against,” Storm senior Emily Starr said. “My team did very well with taking lots of shots but we weren’t lucky enough to find the back of the net. My team’s attitude right now is very determined. We keep becoming a stronger team each game. One thing that needs to happen before playoffs is getting better at communication as a team.”

Hall, who is filling in for head coach Tash Neu while she is in military training, stressed her team simply needs to keep pushing.

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