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Vol. 167, No. 5

Almost back to normal

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Katie Dorn reads books, including “All the Ways I Love You,” to her triplets Vivian (from left), Gianna and Penelope last winter. Katie, who was a special education teacher prior to becoming a stay-at-home mom, loves story time with her daughters.

Minnesota releases timeline for end of pandemic restrictions, stresses vaccine importance

BY BEN SONNEK | STAFF WRITER

With vaccines available and COVID-19 cases declining in Minnesota since April, the state has released a timeline for the end of its pandemic restrictions, providing residents and business owners the long-awaited news that things are getting back to normal.

In a May 6 press conference, Gov. Tim Walz confirmed a threephase plan to end COVID-19 restrictions in Minnesota and encouraged everyone 16 and older to get vaccinated.

“It’s been a long journey, but we did the things that needed to be done,” Walz said. “As all Minnesotans know, the job’s not done until it’s done, but the plan to finish it is on us now.”

The three-phase plan began at noon May 7 with a removal of limits for outdoor dining and events. Masking outdoors is no longer required except for events with more than 500 people. The state-mandated 11 p.m. closing time for bars, restaurants and public accommodations’

food and beverage services will no longer be in effect. Indoor gathering limits are increased to 50, and indoor restaurants can have up to 10 people per table.

The second stage begins May 28, by bringing all remaining indoor and outdoor capacity limits to an end, and social distancing will no longer be required. Face coverings will be needed for indoors and for outdoor gatherings of more than 500 people. Businesses will have no new safety requirements, but they must maintain their plans to keep employees and customers safe, guided by a minimal universal state guidance document.

The third stage will begin either by July 1, or by the time 70% of Minnesotans 16 and older are vaccinated. At this stage, the remaining requirements for face coverings and preparedness plans will end.

Work on vaccinations will continue, and local jurisdictions and entities may set their own mask policies. Additional protections will remain, including the eviction moratorium, the ban on price gouging and eligibility exceptions for those receiving state services.

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Sauk Rapids mom of triplets thankful for ‘three times the snuggles’

BY ELLARRY PRENTICE | STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS – Sauk Rapids resident Katie Dorn’s heart and arms are full this Mother’s Day weekend.

Katie and her husband, Eric Lucker, welcomed triplets last year. Their girls, Gianna, Vivian and Penelope, turned 1 April 18.

From finding out there were three babies growing inside her, to delivering and caring for multiples during the coronavirus pandemic, the past year has been a whirlwind of challenges and adjustments for Katie and Eric.

But the family of five could not be happier.

“We’re just so proud of them,” Katie said.

Born at the St. Cloud Hospital, the girls are happy and healthy. Smiley and

always on the go, they are learning to walk. They love books, musical toys, playing outside and being serenaded by their dad on guitar.

Katie said one of the best parts of mothering triplets is three times the snuggles.

Blue-eyed Gianna and Vivian, who have features like their dad, are identical twins. Fraternal sister Penelope has brown eyes like Katie.

“Being a mom is just the most rewarding and challenging thing you’ll ever do,” Katie said.

She never imagined one household could go through so many diapers.

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They use about 540 diapers a month and countless wipes.

Katie and Eric struggled for four years to conceive before trying in vitro fertilization. To their delight, the procedure was successful on the first try.

When Katie was eight weeks along, they were shocked to learn she was expecting triplets.

They knew in vitro fertilization increases the risk of multiple births if, as in Katie’s case, more than one embryo implants.

“We thought, maybe twins,” she said.

But, three babies?

“Did not expect that,” Katie said.

Two embryos implanted and one split, resulting in identical twins.

When they recovered from the shock of seeing multiple sacs on the ultrasound monitor, Katie and Eric stepped into high gear and began to plan for their new arrivals.

Family, friends and Katie’s colleagues from Apollo High School, where she worked as a special education teacher for 10 years, made sure the couple had what they needed, including three cribs and an abundance of diapers and wipes.

“We got creative,” Katie said of rearranging their living quarters.

The master bedroom was converted into a nursery, and Katie and Eric moved to the guest bedroom.

Weighing about 4 pounds each, the triplets arrived about six weeks before Katie’s June 3, 2020, due date, when she was 33 weeks and five days into her pregnancy. Gianna was born first at 9:30 a.m. Three minutes later came Vivian, then Penelope at 9:36 a.m.

Katie was pleased to carry her babies to 33 weeks, as triplets are often born more premature, she said.

The delivery was difficult, however, and put Katie’s life in jeopardy. She lost a significant amount of blood, which necessitated several transfusions, and had to recover in the intensive care unit.

A couple days later, Katie was able to hold her daughters for the first time.

Due to COVID-19, she had to wear a mask and resist the urge to kiss them.

The couple was relieved all three girls were breathing on their own at birth, but due to being born premature, the triplets were taken to the neonatal intensive care unit. Eric stayed in a room with them until Katie was discharged from the hospital, but it would be a while before their girls

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Monday, May 10, 6:30 p.m. – Sauk Rapids City Council Meeting. Sauk Rapids City Hall, 251 Summit Ave. N., Sauk Rapids.

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Eric Lucker and Katie Dorn hold their triplets shortly after their birth. Blue-eyed Gianna and Vivian, who have features like their dad, are identical twins, and fraternal sister Penelope has brown eyes like her mom.

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The babies spent six weeks in the NICU. Katie and Eric were not allowed to see the babies at the same time, so they took turns visiting the NICU on different days. Their family and friends could not visit.

“It was hard,” Katie said of being separated from their children.

Challenges brought on by the pandemic continued after the babies were home.

Friends and family had planned to do housework and assist with the newborns, but Katie and Eric had to reject offers of help.

Isolating from others was difficult but necessary to protect the babies from the virus or any other illnesses that could compromise their health.

“We were not willing to risk anything after the NICU,” Katie said.

Katie and Eric graciously accepted meals and offers to mow their lawn or run errands.

“I’m so grateful for the people who’ve showed up this past year,” Katie said.

“We have amazing people in our lives.”

A nanny provided regular child care assistance during the first year of the triplets’ lives. This allowed Katie, who stayed awake during the night for feedings, to rest and pick up supplies during the day while Eric worked. A nanny continues to provide assistance when needed, such as when the girls have medical appointments.

Having triplets has made Katie a stay-at-home mom. Katie said stepping away from meaningful work teaching students with high-functioning autism was difficult but necessary. It is challenging to find daycare for one infant, let alone three, and costly, she noted.

Plus, after years of hoping to be a mom, Katie does not want to miss a single moment.

“I’m grateful to be able to stay home with them … being able to see them learn, see them grow, see their personalities,” she said. “You never get this (time) back. It’s very valuable.”

Eric, who is an accountant, works from home and enjoys spending his lunch break with the girls.

Katie said she and Eric work as a team.

“He is great about asking me if I need a break,” Katie said.

Katie, who said mothering multiples required her to be nocturnal for an extended period of time, is happy to report the triplets are now sleeping 12 hours a night. Though smaller for their age, all three girls have been meeting their developmental milestones.

Though equally cute and loving, the sisters have individual personalities.

Gianna is the rule follower, while Vivian laughs when they say no and makes diaper changes a rodeo.

Penelope is their little engineer, who likes to inspect things up close, to discover and learn, especially while reading books.

“They’re just such in-

dividuals,” Katie said.

The girls maintain a schedule, which has been beneficial, said Katie, who has found her educational training to be useful in parenting multiples.

Motherhood, Katie has learned, is easier with a sense of humor and a willingness to ask for help.

People close to Katie and Eric, who have lived in Sauk Rapids for 10 years, continue to help the couple with whatever they need.

“We’re fortunate to have a huge group of people just standing by,” Katie said.

Katie is grateful for people who have given their time and purchased items to meet the needs of multiple babies.

“People have been so generous,” she said. “It made this kind of scary time so much better.”

This spring, the family is enjoying walks to the park. Katie loves reading to the girls and looks forward to family outings, including visits to the zoo and science museum.

“We want to show them off, get out in the world,” she said.

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“Due to the great progress we’ve made in vaccinations, the time for the state to play that role in making those decisions is starting to fade,” said Steve Grove, Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development commissioner. “A new era for personal responsibility for businesses, workers and customers is going to take center stage, and the most important personal responsibility is, of course, to get vaccinated.”

Over 2.6 million state residents have been vaccinated so far. To reach 70% of the population, a number just under 3.1 million, about 473,000 more people need to receive vaccines.

The state will continue its emergency efforts beyond this benchmark, ensuring Minnesotans are tested and vaccinated. The state will monitor the virus and the growth of any variants.

“So long as this virus is circulating, it remains a threat to all of us,” said Jan Malcolm, Minnesota Department of Health commissioner.

“Every person COVID-19 infects is a chance for others to become sick and for the virus to mutate into new forms that could test us again. The tragic, almost unimaginable stories coming out of India over these last weeks are a reminder that the progress we’ve made in Minnesota, the security we are beginning to feel and our capability to manage this virus going forward is not the experience many people are having around the world.”

Because vaccinations are not available to those under 16, Minnesota schools will maintain their safe learning plans for the remainder of the school year.

Walz acknowledged Minnesota’s successes in the pandemic. The state has had the lowest state death rate in the nation and has also led in COVID-19 testing. According to data from the United States Census Bureau, Minnesota’s children have also fared the best in the country during the pandemic. Minnesota leads other states in vaccinations as well; along with the over 2.6 million Minnesotans who have been vaccinated, nearly 90% of Minnesotans over 65 years old have gotten at least one vaccine dose, and 91% of residents are interested in being vaccinated, the highest percentage in the nation.

“I can’t speak with certainty on this, but it looks like there will probably be booster shots into the future, but it won’t be this; it’ll be like how you get your flu shot,” Walz said. “You might do it on your yearly checkup with your doctor, or there may be flu clinics and COVID-19 clinics set up so we can get folks vaccinated, and again, local jurisdictions can make their own decisions.”

If the state can maintain its momentum, Walz promised a return to the normal, simple pleasures of summer.

“Our path forward is pretty clear,” Walz said.

“Minnesota, now – the next three weeks, really – it’s on you to get the vaccines. It’s up to you to talk to your neighbors. It’s on you to talk to your doctors. We have (the vaccines) available; they’re out there, and every single one who gets that pushes us further.”

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County explores high-speed internet investment

Commissioners signal broadband support

BY JAKOB KOUNKEL STAFF WRITER

FOLEY – Commissioners signaled their support at a board meeting May 4 to seize on a cost-savings opportunity alongside the city of Foley’s wastewater treatment plant connection to St. Cloud. They hope to partner with the city through an investment into fiber optic lines to be installed simultaneously with the wastewater project.

The city of Foley has been exploring infrastructure needs as it continues to look toward growth. A large part of the infrastructure investment might include fiber optic lines, a technology that uses physical lines for high-speed data transmission, to offer faster and more reliable internet connectivity.

While the city of Foley works on its wastewater treatment plant connection to St. Cloud, the path to install fiber underground will already be dug. Foley also has easements on the land from the Minnesota Department of Transportation, so the county would not have to go through those processes either.

Commissioner Scott Johnson, who represents the Foley area, said he wants the county to take primary ownership of the fiber optic lines for the long-term impact on Foley and the benefits in controlling the investment.

Benton County Administrator Monty Headley said the cost is estimated around $288,000

for 11 miles of fiber optic lines. He also said he feels more comfortable with ownership of the lines rather than the county serving as a financial contributor.

Headley said Benton County will host a meeting with the city of Foley this week to discuss the city’s interest in financial contribution.

There are unanswered questions related to the fiber installation, Headley said, like choosing an internet service provider. Though there are possibilities and “moving parts,” commissioner Jared Gapinski said the investment would be a good start to building broadband infrastructure in the county.

“It hasn’t necessarily been commercially viable for providers to bring fiber into areas that aren’t densely populated, so these resources … might offer an opportunity to subsidize that and bring services out to areas that they might not otherwise,” Headley said.

Headley also noted that high-speed internet, especially in attracting businesses and residential housing, is almost as important as water or electricity.

Headley said the federal American Rescue Plan money – $7.9 million – should be received soon, calling the funds a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to install broadband in Benton County.

Aside from the economic benefits, Benton County pays $1,100 per month for commercial in-

ternet service for its newest offices at the Eastgate Office Complex in east St. Cloud. With the fiber connection, the county could unload that cost.

Additionally, Headley sees a future in east St. Cloud that could also benefit from the investment.

“It’s important to stress that these are the initial first steps to begin to build that infrastructure,” Headley said in a separate interview. “We’re just beginning to explore how we go beyond that and bring broadband to Foley and out to rural areas.”

The board did not take formal action on the item.

In other board news: – Commissioners awarded Knife River Corporation, the lowest bidder, the County Road 55 road construction project bid at $1.3 million – about 16% under Benton County engineer Chris Byrd’s estimate. Byrd’s estimate fell in the middle of bids offered by six companies.

“I think we had a good estimate,” Byrd said. “We just had contractors still hungry for work and we were the beneficiaries of

that.”

Byrd expects work will start in late June or early July.

– Commissioners discussed pursuing a credit card vendor to provide payment services for all county departments with auditor-treasurer Nadean Inman. The board agreed the county should offer a credit card payment option as it tries to move away from cash and check payments.

The board seemed to come to a consensus that the fee associated with card payments should not be absorbed by Benton County and therefore shouldered by taxpayers.

Instead, commissioners discussed raising fees across all county departments to offset the fee, which is typically 1.5% per transaction, but they leaned more toward putting the burden on the person paying the fee because they are utilizing the convenience of the service.

The board did not take formal action on the item.

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Farewell, my friends

Community honors Janski Garage

BY NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

RICE – Somber was not the t tone Sunday afternoon in Rice.

Instead, smiles and laughter could be seen across the faces of those gathered May 2 at Ameridcan Legion Post 473 and Janski aGarage.

Old Creamery Café and Creative Catering owner Mark Larkson hosted a community celebration commemorating 65 years of Janski Garage, paying homage to this dear friends Lorenzo “Ren” Janski and Jim “Crash” Janski. dJim passed away March 8 after a battle with leukemia, ending the legacy of the hometown garage which was started by his father Lorenzo who passed away in 2013.

“They really cared about the community,” Larson said of the , Janskis. “They may have not said it a lot, but I still remember, I was here about six months when Ren came in one day, sat at the counter and had a piece of pie.”

Larson said he was working the restaurant shortly after he opened Old Creamery Café in t1983, when Lorenzo pledged to support Larson in his business.

“He said, ‘I like you, I think you’ll be good for the community. You support us and my friends will follow me.’” Larson said. “It took about two or three months and all those coffee guys … started coming over.”

Pie and coffee were not the only ways the Janski duo showed their support. When the garage had a filling station, Ren told Larson to call him if he ever needed fuel after hours when out and about doing catering runs.

“Crash was the same way,” Larson said.

Larson said just this past year, Jim brought him a spare tire when a catering van went flat in Todd County.

“They were just really good people,” he said. … “I’ve always been an advocate of supporting businesses who have supported the community. Supporting existing businesses is so important.

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(Above) A crayon drawing of Jim “Crash” Janski and Lorenzo “Ren” Janski sits atop a counter May 2 at American Legion Post 473 in Rice. Over 100 people joined in a celebration of the two late owners of Janski Garage, which operated for 65 years.

(Right) The original sign for Janski Garage leans against the building May 2 in Rice.

Preston Oberg and Keith Barton rejuvenated the piece, which was on display at an event honoring the longtime Rice business and its owners.

… That’s the kind of people they were, and they were hard working. When you’re a small business, you don’t punch a clock.”

Over 100 people gathered during the four-hour celebration that took place in the space between the garage and Legion as well as inside the Legion building. Marie and the Country Gents provided music while people gathered for barbecue, cake, cold beverages and conversation.

Memories were displayed upon posterboard inside the Legion and an original sign, redone by Preston Oberg and Keith Barton, leaned against the shop.

“I’m happy with the turnout,” Larson said. “I’m glad the weather held for us. I was a little worried, but it’s really good.”

Jim is survived by his significant other, Patti Stimack of Rice; sisters, Phinie Keeney of St. Cloud, Elaine Janski of Rice, Darlene Janski of St. Cloud, Goldie (Ronald) Gallus of St. Cloud and Rita Janski of Rice; and his beloved dog, Duke. He was preceded in death by his parents Lorenzo and Florence; brother, Ray; and niece, Sherry.

The family has not yet decided what will happen to the family business and building.

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Marion E. (Wicktor) Hommerding-Sartell

Memorial service will be 6 p.m. Thursday, May 13 at Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids for Marion Elizabeth (Wicktor) HommerdingSartell who passed away at her home in Gold Canyon, Arizona after a courageous battle with cancer and Alzheimer’s disease. The Rev. Eugene Doyle will officiate and visitation will be two hours prior to the service at the funeral home.

She was born in St. Cloud to Howard and Lu (Brown) Wicktor May 3, 1940. She lived most of her life in the St. Cloud area until retiring to Arizona in 2001. She revered the beauty of Arizona and the sense of peace she shared with her husband (Ripley B. Sartell) in Gold Canyon.

Marion spent her life advocating for people with disabilities and serving her community. In 1964, Marion and Quinton W. Hommerding, established Granite Care Home, Inc. in order to provide community residential services to adults with developmental disabilities. Marion attended St. Cloud Technical College in 1966 and graduated with a degree in nursing. She went on to achieve her long-term care administrator’s license.

Marion also served as a member of the Sauk Rapids City Council, Sacred Heart Parish Council and the Gold Canyon Lions Club. Marion touched the lives of many people with her kindness, compassion and sense of humor. She was a daughter, wife, mother, step-mother, sister, step-sister, “favorite” aunt and step aunt, Grandma “nana”, step-Grandma (“granny”, “nani”), friend,

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and caregiver. Her presence will be missed. Her words of wisdom “This too shall pass” and “One day at a time” will be remembered. Her grace, selflessness and love of life were her most defining attributes.

Marion is survived by her loving husband of 19 years, Ripley B. Sartell; daughters, Charlotte Hommerding Dhein (Dan) of Sauk Rapids, Tina HommerdingRenslow (Kevin) of St. Cloud, Kindel Sartell-Tyner (Terry) of Arizona; sons, Tim Hommerding (Deanna) of Foley, Tony Hommerding (Michelle) of St. Cloud; brother, James Wicktor (Carol) St. Cloud; sister, Norma (Wicktor) Miller of Cold Spring; grandchildren, Marri, Nick, Adam Khalaj, Hayley, Jordan Renslow, Kelli Hommerding-Gangestad (Chris), Neal (Brandee) Hommerding, Cheryl Hommerding (mother of) Tony, Jake, Molly Hommerding, Sara and Marcus Boram, Jennifer (Garrett) Bias; and great grandchildren, Skyler, Tyler, Tru, Morgan and Paige.

She was preceded in death by first husband, Quinton Hommerding; parents, Howard and Lu Wicktor; and sisters, Jean Bretzke and Carol Bonde.

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

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Connie K. Gustafson

Connie Kay Gustafson, age 63, of Green Valley, Arizona, passed away unexpectedly Oct. 6, 2020, in Green Valley.

She was born Feb. 12, 1957, in Milaca to William “John” and Mable Snow. Connie was able to fulfill her dream and moved to Arizona in 2018 to be closer to her sisters. She worked in sales at Walgreens. Connie loved the outdoors, especially the mountains, and was known for her avid gardening. She also enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, canning and most importantly, spending time with her family.

Connie is survived by her beloved husband, Vernon Gustafson; daughter, Kristina M. Molitor (Kenneth) of Sauk Rapids; son, Jason M. Gustafson (Celina) of Becker; three sisters, Dona Johnson, Jan Foreman and Laina Beach all of Green Valley, Arizona; two brothers, Albert “Mike” Snow (Deb) of Princeton, Terri Theis (from left), Mari Fischer, Cathy Jesok, Goldie Gallus and Lisa Loso hold a conversation and and Stanley Snow (Joyce) beverages May 2 at a community celebration commemorating Janski Garage in Rice. Gallus is the sister of Danbury, Wisconsin; five grandchildren, Brittney, of the late Jim “Crash” Janski, owner of the garage, and Loso is a niece.

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and Carter; great-grandchild, Beau.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William Orrin Snow and Mable Theresa (Boehm) Snow; two sisters, Arlis Hugg and Joyce Daudt; and five brothers, Marvin, Ken, Ronald, Eldred and Raymond Snow.

A graveside service for the family will be at noon Sunday, May 16, 2021, at Forest Hill Cemetery in Milaca. Friends and family are invited to a reception following at Northern Lights Banquet Center in Pease.

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Sauk Rapids-Rice cooks up more championships

Team wins back-to-back in culinary, management at state invitational

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The Sauk RapidsRice High School culinary and management team ended the season with sizzling success, winning back-to-back state championships in both categories April 15.

The team also earned the Essence of Taste Award and Teamwork Award at the Minnesota ProStart Invitational in

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The annual state invitational showcases culinary and management skills they have learned in class. Members of this year’s winning team are Kavan Gaullete, Faith Munson, Noah Rosenberger, Eli Rudnick, Samah Tariq and Chelsey Vogel.

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gel competed against seven schools in the culinary competition, with Pillager High School placing second.

“It’s cool winning it back-to-back,” said Rudnick, a senior and team leader.

Tariq received a knife kit for her exemplary knife skills in the culinary competition.

“It was really exciting, especially with me going into the culinary field in my future,” said Tariq, a senior and team leader.

“It’s something I can rely on for experience.”

For the culinary comere petition, students were given a mystery basket and rée asked to prepare an entrée with its contents within an hour. They prepared a teres major steak with rutabaga and jalapeno.

“It’s definitely a fun experience,” said Rosenberger, a junior.

Gaullete, a sophomore, was a newcomerr to the team this year. orb “I wanted to absorb as much information as peI could (from the expeEli rience),” he said. “Eli and Samah’s mentorship helped a lot.”

Although the team did not know in advance of competition what ingredients they would have to work with, they were committed to preparing as best they could as a group, Rudnick noted. The culinary students were aware of their skill sets and assigned themselves to the area of food preparation they excel in.

“It required a lot of basic knowledge because we didn’t know what we were going to do,” Rudnick said. “We had a good foundation to work off though.”

Teams used Bunsen burners to cook.

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(Ab (Above) Samah Tariq (front, from le left), Chelsey Vogel and Noah Rosenberger; R (back, from left) Kavan Gaullete, Eli Rudnick and instructor Mary Levinski celebrate winning a state championship in w the t culinary competition at the ProStart Invitational April 15. The Pr team also earned the Essence of Taste tea and TTeamwork awards. en (Left) A entrée featuring teres major steak, prepared by the Sauk Rapids-Rice High School Aft After th the culinary team, won a state championship. Team culinary competition, Sauk members said the judges cleaned their plates, which Rapids-Rice students no- was a hopeful sign that later proved they were pleased ticed their plates were with what Sauk Rapids-Rice students had prepared.

empty, a sign the judges were pleased.

“Like my grandma always said, ‘A clean plate is a compliment to the chef,’” Rosenberger said.

Tariq, Rudnick, Vogel and Munson competed against three schools in the management competition, with Elk River High School placing second.

The team demonstrated their knowledge of the hospitality industry by developing a business concept. They are judged on concept, menu and costing, operations, marketing, and critical thinking.

Culinary and management instructor Mary Levinski said this year’s team was determined to make sure they filled the

trophy shelf. She was pleased the team could compete in-person this year.

“It was a great group,” Levinski said. “They got along so well.”

The team also swept the ProStart Invitational last year, placing first in both areas of competition. The state-level competition was the pinnacle event, however, as the national event was canceled for the second consecutive year due to COVID-19.

The goal of the underclassmen is to bring the trophies back next year.

Levinski is grateful for Tariq and Rudnick, who she called strong leaders, for guiding underclassmen

to a successful finish.

Rudnick was named Student Chef of the Year by the American Culinary Federation. He plans to use the skills he has acquired on the culinary and management team to pursue a career in the hospitality industry.

Tariq plans to attend St. Paul College to study culinary arts then further her education for restaurant management. She would love to work at a fine restaurant in Chicago.

Both Rudnick and Tariq have earned a scholarship through their participation in the ProStart program. More scholarships will be awarded soon.

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Instructor Mary Levinski (from left), Samah Tariq, Eli Rudnick and Chelsey Vogel celebrate winning a state championship in the management competition at the ProStart Invitational April 15. Not pictured is Faith Munson. The team demonstrated knowledge of the hospitality industry by developing and presenting a business concept.

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Zinnias One of the easiest annuals to grow is the zinnia. They belong to the sunflower family and are native from the southwestern United States to South America.

Zinnias are annuals, completing their GREEN AND life cycle in one GROWING IN BENTON COUNTY growing season.

They will reseed BY LINDA G. TENNESON themselves but are best started from saved or purchased seeds.

Seeds from hybrid plants may not grow true to their parent plants but may show characteristics of the predecessor plants. Several zinnia varieties such as Double Zahara Fire and Double Zahara Cherry have been award winners of All-America Selection, an organization which tests new varieties of seed.

Cross breeding between Zinnia angustifolia and Zinnia elegans has resulted in plants that tolerate heat, and humidity and disease resistance as well as attractive blooms.

If seeds are started indoors, they will germinate quickly in four to seven days and grow well under lights until they can be planted outside after the last spring frost. Starting new seeds every two or three weeks will allow constant blooming as the plants reach mature size. Plant the seeds a quarter inch deep. Zinnias do not like having their roots disturbed, so starting seeds in peat pots that can be placed in the ground is a good idea.

If peat pots are used, tear off the top edge of the pot so it is not above ground level. The above ground portion will attract water and pull it away from the plant. Plants may also be grown in starter trays, and the plant and accompanying root ball removed with a large spoon. If they are well watered beforehand, the root balls should hold together and accept being transplanted.

The stems are sturdy and do not need staking. Zinnias will bloom from late spring and continue until frost. They need at least six hours of sunlight each day. They do best with regular watering but will tolerate periods of drought. The plants may be fertilized but fertilizer is not essential. When planted outdoors, space the plants at least 6 inches apart and the taller versions up to 18 inches apart. Good air circulation helps avoid bacterial and fungal diseases. Zinnias may also be attacked by caterpillars that are best removed by hand and from mealybugs and spider mites that can be sprayed with insecticidal soap. There are cultivars that are more resistant to these pests. One source rated Japanese beetles and powdery mildew as the biggest problems for zinnias. Deer will generally leave zinnias alone, but rabbits will eat them.

Hummingbirds and butterflies do like zinnias. Zinnia varieties vary from dwarf versions at 6-12 inches tall to others that may reach 4 feet. The shorter varieties do well as garden borders and for container gardening.

The taller varieties make excellent cut flowers if the foliage is removed below the container’s water line. And, they will last seven to 10 days in a vase.

Zinnias come in a wide variety of colors: orange, pink, purple, red, white and yellow. There are also bi-colored varieties. The blooms may have single or layers of petals.

The multiple layered blooms may resemble chrysanthemums. Deadheading, the removal of spent blooms, will encourage further blooming during the summer. The last flowers of the season should be allowed to mature on the plant and, when dry, saved for next year’s seeds.

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

Mothers protect the truth

“Break my heart for what breaks yours.” ity is to invest in and nurture the family of Careful now. This prayer request is easGod as life givers and helpers. In the book, ier said than done.

“Risen Motherhood,” by Emily Jensen and We are human, and God is God. If we Laura Wifler, they wrote, “In the context of get even a little taste of what breaks his the whole Bible, we see spiritual mothers heart, we can barely handle the weight of it. passing on God’s promises to future generaBut, as painful as that feels, when your heart tions, boldly protecting the lineage of God’s breaks for what breaks God’s heart, it leads people, training and discipling those around us to operate in love and lean fully on Jesus them, heralding the good news and more.” as our source of hope.

Mothering is not just biological, and we LIFE BY FAITH This resurrection hope is the hope of the need to hear this more. Women who suffer life to come. This hope is what we are in- BY MERCY NYGAARD with infertility or have had mastectomies or structed to hold fast our confession to. when their womb cannot carry babies can I have found myself in a position of heartache, have agonizing, validated grief worth grieving. In “(A) devasted by the enemy’s ability to lie. Because people typical woman,” Abbigail Dodds writes, “It does not believe that lie, others get hurt. Yes, you read that right. make them lesser because they are loved by the creWe get hurt when people lie to us, but we also get hurt ator, and the body of Christ needs them to teach faithwhen others have believed a lie and, in turn, they proj- fulness through sorrow and so many good things that ect their belief of that lie to us. moms with littles can’t comprehend at the moment.

So, what do we do about it? Do we fight tooth and The service carried out by our bodies for one another, nail, working to expose the lie, beating the dead horse the brothers and sisters, is our living sacrifice to God. to free them of the lie? I’d have to answer that question The new commission does not need fertile bodies to with another question. Whose battle is it really? spread the good news. Fertility and fruitfulness have In prayer we can battle because the father of lies been redefined in Christ’s body.” has set his snare, and God, who is truth sets captives What does a mother do best when they are in free. In prayer, we can petition to the Lord for them to Christ? They love their children. truly develop a love for the truth and that he doesn’t So, mothers, love the ones right in front of you. give them over to a strong delusion, as in 2 Thessalo- Love them all the way to God’s heart. nians 10-11.

And spiritual mothers – those without children If and when it comes time for confrontation, pray who say yes to nourishing and building the bonds of first. Ask the Holy Spirit to go before and to prepare Christian community wherever God has you – love the the environment with grace. Ask for wisdom and the ones right in front of you all the way to God’s heart. ability to speak the truth in love, for the ability not to Most of all, love God and love his truth. Hold fast speak if it’s not needed, for God’s will to be done and to it. Cling to it. Teach it to those God has given you to for his truth to shine. Again, if they don’t believe, the mother. Let them hear your lifegiving words that point battle is the Lord’s, so pray. them to God’s word so they can learn more about his One strategic way we can help protect God’s truth true character through it for themselves. Teach them to ensure future generations are strong in their faith to use their Bible’s more than they use their phones. and do not waver or buy into lies is through mothers. I Teach love by demonstrating love. reiterate, this is one strategic way, and though fathers They will learn more about love by our loving and are just as crucial, I will zone in on mothers given the serving than any words about love could ever teach. timing of this publication.

You might be biologically helping raise or spiritually Eve, as our first mother, had the ability to have helping raise a witness to protect God’s truth for the biological children, but she also represents spiritu- next generation. ally what all women can relate to. That spiritual abil-

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April weather, phenology in review Weather: The temperature was a little 3. A common loon was seen April 4, and on warmer than last year with a lot more preApril 9, the sharp-shinned hawk had a meal cipitation and some snow. The average high at the feeder. A great blue heron was in the and low were 54.66 and 33.7 degrees. creek April 16. A brown-headed cow bird and We ended the month with 4.10 inches tree swallows arrived April 21 along with a of rain and 1 inch of snow. The average is flight of pelicans heading north. A new spe2.26 inches. It was moisture we needed. cies here, a Cassin’s finch, arrived April 22.

The most rain fell April 7 when I recorded A white-throated sparrow and finally a rose1.05 inches. The snow April 14 contributed breasted grosbeak arrived April 27 and April .02-inch precipitation. I received measur29, respectively.

FROM THE able precipitation on 12 days. The thunder Still here, the junco in mass. They should NORTH SHORE OF be leaving soon for Canada. storm that occurred April 26 saw a lot of hail LITTLE ROCK LAKE southeast of Rice near St. Cloud. Yes, it was Eating all my bird seed are red-wing

BY JIM HOVDA cloudy most days. We need some sun. black birds, blue jays, grackles and several Local weather records: The coldest April day oc- Eurasian collared-doves. curred in 2018, when the mercury dipped to 5 degrees Critters? An otter was spotted by Vince Goering. below zero. In 1980, it made it to 96 degrees. In 2004, And, there have been no shortage of squirrels. They are we received 8.42 inches of rain, establishing that record. chased and growled at by our faithful and favorite neighI recorded 7.29 inches here at the north end of Little borhood guard dog, Corporal Brutus, who was kept in Rock Lake. Record snowfall occurred in 2013 when I check by Jeb Willis. recorded 26.2 inches of the white stuff. Another April Little Rock Lake: Lots of docks, but no boats. The record, the most fatalities from a single tornado in Min- month ended with the water temperature at 44 degrees nesota, occurred in Sauk Rapids and Rice when 72 good and clarity reaching 5 feet, 3 inches on the Secchi disk. souls lost their lives April 14, 1886.

What is ahead? Orioles and hummingbirds are on Phenology: Tulips are budding along with most their way from South America. Get your feeders ready. trees. Grass is turning green. Daffodils are ready to They should have arrived by April 3. Watch for purple bloom. martins. They should be arriving soon. Lawn mower Birds? I will try to list only new arrivals. A mergan- ready? Prepping gardens is in order. I will probably mow ser duck was spotted going into a wood duck house April this week with all the rain we have had.

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Medical, mental health services within prison system

rely on prison authorities to treat their medical needs; if the authorities fail to do so, those needs will not be met.

In the worst cases, such failures may actually produce physical torture or a lingering death. ... In less serious cases, denial of medical care may result in pain and suffering, which no one suggests would serve any penological purpose.”

The overwhelming majority of people behind bars will someday be released. Providing prisoners with care today means having healthier neighbors who will be contributing members of their community in the future.

I would like to hear of your experiences or concerns regarding the treatment of people with mental health issues and the lack of medical and mental health services while incarcerated. I may be reached at gottahavehope38@gmail.com.

Mark Jacobson, Winona f Each day, men, women and children behind bars ,suffer needlessly from lack of adequate medical health dcare. Chronic illnesses go untreated, emergencies are fignored and people with serious mental illness fail to sreceive necessary care. For some people, poor medical -care turns a minor sentence into a death sentence. s The failure to provide prisoners with access to needded health care too often results in tragedy. It also violates the U.S. Constitution. Forty-five years ago, the U.S. Suepreme Court ruled in Estelle v. Gamble that ignoring a rprisoner’s serious medical needs can amount to cruel rand unusual punishment, noting that an “inmate must n ) t t he str The beginning of May means the strictions and learning models. School .

I a an n start of the end of the school year.

As and extracurricular activities have , llooo looked significantly different this year. .look back on the 2020-21 school year, I dee Ye our students are showing up, wearYe Yet, ohave an overwhelming sense of gratitude s, ing a mask, sitting in assigned areas, for the collective work of staff, students, ing e ce su families and the entire Sauk Rapids-Rice supporting teams online and following gu guidelines to keep everyone safe. All ISD 47 ncommunity. It has been humbling to be thi while also dealing with swings in part of a community that pulls together tto this

By Aby Froiland make the best out of a challenging situthe composition of their classes and so.

Pleasantview Elementary ation. cial circles. In a single day, their class School principal First off, my gratitude goes to staff – may change from all in-person to half n or more online. Yet, they go with it. fstaff whose jobs have been significantly added to.

Regardless of the extra tasks and responsibiliWithout missing a beat, they create a Zoom or Google e ties, staff have rolled up their sleeves and worked to cre- document and begin collaborating online. It is remarktate opportunities for students. I witness teachers daily able.

Families, if you have not taken time to reflect on the oteaching an extra class, changing their plans to include learners who are now at home, learning a new app feawork you are doing to support these students in-person t ture, troubleshooting Zoom, problem solving with stuand online, please do. You have been incredible. You s mdents not on their caseloads, collaborating in between have called in, helped us contact trace, supported us at .subbing and teaching, and reflecting on how to be better home, encouraged us to be in-person, advocated for opthe next time. I witness paraprofessionals supervising an portunities, followed guidelines and fostered grit in your dextra lunch or recess, having their schedules changed at child or children.

Finally, my gratitude goes to the communities of .the last minute, being creative with assigned recess spacyes, building relationships through Zoom and supporting Sauk Rapids and Rice. Our communities continue to estudents on learning platforms they have just learned. build partnerships that support and create opportunities Custodians are coming in early, leaving late, disinfecting for our students. This past week, a number of businesses and sanitizing multiple times a day. Food service staff reached out to the schools to show their support. Our push carts of food through the halls and building and tear PTAs, PTACs, Green and Gold Club and Storm Gradudown serving stations throughout the schools. Office ate clubs continue to be supported by businesses. Furstaff are contact tracing through the weekend, organiz- thermore, on the Pleasantview Elementary School site, ing materials for pick up, communicating changes and we have a number of local businesses and contractors building schedules, arranging coverage and connecting that are taking part in building a new elementary school. people to solve problems. Our school nurses reach out I am thankful for the learning opportunity the Pleasantto every close contact, staying up-to-date on the latest view building project presents for students and staff and recommendations, contact tracing every day. appreciate that the contractors and builders connect with Secondly, my gratitude goes out to the students and them to answer questions, share their experiences and their families. The ability of the students to go with the update the progress of the facility. flow and come with a good attitude every day has been Thank you for creating a community that pulls toinspiring. We have been so impressed with their ability gether to create silver linings throughout a tough school to adapt to changes in daily schedules, expectations, re- year.

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BENTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING MINUTES APRIL 20, 2021 The Benton County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on April 20, 2021 in the Benton County Board Room in Foley, MN with Commissioners Beth Schlangen (virtual), Scott Johnson, Ed Popp, Jared Gapinski and Steve Heinen present. Call to order by Chair Popp was at 9:00 AM followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.

No one was present to speak under Open Forum.

County Administrator Monty Headley requested the addition of the Benton Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) Resolutions as Consent Item #8, and for the Foley Area C.A.R.E. Food Stand to be added as a second item under the County Administrator’s Regular Agenda at 9:55 AM. Motion to approve the amended agenda by Heinen and seconded by Gapinski. Motion carried unanimously per roll call vote.

Johnson/Gapinski unanimous to approve the Consent Agenda: 1) amend the Regular Meeting Minutes of April 6, 2021; 2) approve the Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes of March 30, 2021; 3) approve funding for the 2021 Solid Waste Newspaper contract/postcard for the June Amnesty Day; 4) approve the 2021 Solid Waste Haulers License round III; 5) Authorize the administrative agreement with Morrison County for construction of project SP 005-007-008; 6) Approve final payment to Knife River Corporation - North Central of project SAP 005-602-017 and SAP 005-612-017; 7) approve final payment to Knife River Corporation - North Central for the final payment of project CP 005-078-005; 8) approve Resolutions supporting planning boundaries for the Mississippi Watershed and collaborative planning on a Watershed-Wide basis for Benton SWCD and authorize the Chair to sign. Motion carried unanimously per roll call vote.

Sheriff Troy Heck requested the approval of the Proclamation for National Correctional Officer’s Week in Benton County from May 2nd to May 8th, 2021. The designation honors the men and women of our nation’s jails and prisons who do the difficult and dangerous job of ensuring that those arrested for and convicted of criminal offenses are safely housed during their incarceration. Motion by Gapinski and seconded by Johnson to approve and authorize the Chair to sign the Proclamation for National Correctional Officer’s Week in Benton County. Motion carried unanimously per roll call vote.

Next, Heck requested the approval of the Proclamation for National Police Week in Benton County from May 9th to May 15th, 2021. This designation honors the men and women of our nation’s law enforcement agencies who work to ensure citizens may live their lives without fear of harm or loss. These dedicated men and women work under difficult and dangerous conditions dealing with violent, mentally ill and dangerous individuals. These law enforcement officers also work with citizens and community groups to act as a positive force in their communities. Peace Officer Memorial Day will be held on May 15, 2021, which honors

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE proceeding at law is now Minnesota at public auction pending to recover the debt on Thursday, June 3, 2021, secured by the mortgage, or at 10:00 o’clock a.m., at the any part thereof.

Office of the Benton County 5. The holder of the Sheriff, 581 Highway 23, mortgage has complied with Foley, Minnesota 56329. all conditions precedent 8. The time allowed to acceleration of the debt by law for redemption of secured by the mortgage and mortgagor or mortgagor’s foreclosure of the mortgage personal representatives or and all notice and other assigns is six (6) months requirements of applicable after the date of sale. statutes.

9. The date on or before 6. As of the date of this which the mortgagor must notice, the amount due on vacate the property if the the mortgage, and taxes, if mortgage is not reinstated any, paid by the holder of the under Minn. Stat. § 580.30 mortgage is: $114,314.87. or the property is not 7. Pursuant to the power redeemed under Minn. Stat. of sale in the mortgage, the § 580.23 is December 3, mortgage will be foreclosed 2021, at 11:59 p.m. If the on the land described as foregoing date is a Saturday, follows: Sunday, or legal holiday, Lot 11, Block 15, Wood then the date to vacate is the Russell & Gilman’s next business day at 11:59 Addition, Benton County, p.m.

Minnesota THE TIME ALLOWED BY Street Address: 6 - 6th LAW FOR REDEMPTION Avenue North, Sauk Rapids, BY THE MORTGAGOR Minnesota 56379 OR THE MORTGAGOR’S T a x - P a r c e l P E R S O N A L Identification Number: 19- R E P R E S E N TAT I V E S 00837.00 OR ASSIGNS MAY and will be sold by the BE REDUCED TO Sheriff of Benton County, FIVE WEEKS IF A

those lives taken while protecting others in the community.

Benton County had one member of the Sheriff’s Office that died while on duty for Benton County in 1931 and that was Deputy Frank McGregor. Motion by Heinen and seconded

by Gapinski to approve and authorize the Chair to sign the Proclamation for National Police Week in Benton County.

Motion carried unanimously per roll call vote.

County Engineer Chris Byrd spoke about the jurisdictional transfer of County Road 46. When a county highway is transferred to another jurisdiction, i.e. a city or township, this is often called a “turnback”. Minn. Statue 163.11 goes on to say that when a county highway is revoked, the county must maintain the road for a period of two years from the date of revocation. Benton County Road 46 between Trunk Highway 10 and CSAH 1 could be a possible candidate for the “turnback” project since there is already a Mill and Overlay construction project scheduled this summer.

There are also a couple of roads in the City of Foley that they would like to consider. Byrd suggested that during the upcoming “Road Tour” with the County Board, they could discuss their options further. No action was taken at this time.

County Attorney, Philip Miller gave a brief introduction and overview of the Attorney’s Office for informational purposes only.

Recess Regular Board meeting to conduct Human Services Board meeting at 9:50 AM. Regular Board meeting reconvened at 10:07 AM. Department of Development Director Roxanne Achman provided an update to the Orderly Annexation Agreement (OAA) between the City of Foley and Gilmanton Township of approximately 840 acres north and west of the City of Foley. Achman stated that a joint planning board will be created for this area. It will consist of two Gilmanton Township Supervisors and two City Council members.

They will have jurisdiction over the zoning, land use and subdivisions for this area. It is no longer under the County’s land use control. Building inspections will be conducted by the City’s building inspector. The City of Foley would like the County to continue being the regulatory authority for wetlands and subsurface sewage treatment systems. Achman anticipates service agreements will be coming to us in the near future.

Next, Achman requested an overlap in Wetland and Solid Waste Program Lead position. Achman would like to begin the recruitment and hiring of an individual for the Wetland and Solid Waste Program Lead prior to the retirement of Mark McNamara, which is anticipated sometime between August 2021 and April 2022. The intent would be to cross train the new hire in matters and material that they may not have as much knowledge in. The reason for a potentially longer overlap is due to the positions change of duties as the seasons change. This position will primarily focus on wetlands in the warmer months and solid waste programs in the cooler months. With the Wetland/Solid Waste Program Lead being a single position, and D.O.D. being a smaller department, the D.O.D. does not have the staffing capabilities to have others in the department who

JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINN. STAT. § 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Great River Federal Credit Union, Mortgagee LATHROP GPM LLP By: /s/ Andrew J. Steil Andrew J. Steil (#387048) 1010 West St. Germain Street, Suite 500 St. Cloud, MN 56301 (320) 252-4414 Attorneys for Mortgagee Great River Federal Credit Union R15-6B

can step in during the transition period, or to properly assist a new hire during their first few months. The D.O.D. proposes funding from the Solid Waste account for 50% of the salary of the new hire. Achman believes they can reasonably assume that the amount their department would need to budget for would be near $40,000 for salary and benefits for the remainder of 2021. Motion by Johnson to approve the D.O.D. to temporarily fund an overlap in the Wetland and Solid Waste Program Lead Position. Seconded by Heinen. Motion carried unanimously per roll call vote.

County Administrator Monty Headley asked the County Board to consider a proposal for architectural services for a possible DMV relocation. In the past Benton County has used the services of Conlon Construction and its partner firm Mahler and Associates Architects. The proposal will provide for design options to re-locate the DMV offices to the Department of Development area, then remodel the Auditor-Treasurer and D.O.D. Johnson and Popp requested a Committee of the Whole meeting to discuss this further with Department Heads to get a clearer direction on what the DMV and D.O.D. need for space and what the future potential is for those areas. No motion was made.

Motion by Heinen and seconded by Gapinski to conduct a closed meeting of the County Board (at 10:28 AM), pursuant to MN Statutes §13D.03, Subdivision 1, to consider strategy for Labor Negotiations. It was noted for the record that today’s Closed Session is being held to consider labor negotiations. Motion by Heinen and seconded

by Johnson to end the Closed Session at 11:04 AM. Motion carried unanimously.

Regular County Board Meeting was reconvened at 11:05 AM. Headley requested an agreement from the County Board to allow Foley Area C.A.R.E. to have a food stand selling brats and burgers next to the Property Management building in front of doors 4 and 5 on Wednesdays from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM from June 30th to August 4th, 2021. Consensus from County Board to allow Foley Area C.A.R.E. to have a food stand. No motion was made.

Board members reported on Commissioner updates and recent meetings they attended on behalf of the County.

There were no Commissioner concerns.

Johnson/Heinen to set Committees of the Whole: AMC to conduct a virtual legislative update on Friday, April 23, 2021 from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM; Broadband Meeting with the City of Foley on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 starting at 10:30 AM at Foley City Hall; AMC virtual New Commissioner meeting Thursday, April 22, 2021 from 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM. Motion by Popp and seconded

by Gapinski to approve the future Committee of the Whole Meetings. Motion carried unanimously per roll call vote.

Meeting adjourned at 11:39 AM. Edward D. Popp, Chair Benton County Board of Commissioners ATTEST: Montgomery Headley Benton County Administrator R-18-1B

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Public Notices

Police Activity Report April 26 to May 2

Sauk Rapids Police Department April 30, 5:05 p.m. – An officer responded to the 1000 block of Sixth Avenue North for two female juveniles stuck in waist-high mud near a grassy creek area and walking paths. Officer extended a dog catching pole and used the equipment to remove the girls. The girls reported they needed no further assistance.

Incidents: Miscellaneous calls 26, medical calls 23, assists 17, suspicious activity reports 11, warnings 8, disturbances 7, welfare checks 7, human services reports 6, property calls 6, thefts 6, domestics 5, traffic accidents 5, alarms 4, animals 4, harassment complaints 4, lift assists 4, burning complaints 3, child calls 3, civil complaints 3 and driving calls 2.

Rice Police Department

May 2, 6:56 p.m. – A caller reported a suspicious male who parked his vehicle on the street and attempted to enter a nearby locked vehicle by pulling up on its handle. Officers responded to the 1000 block of Summit Avenue North but were unable to locate the male. The vehicle and registered owner were documented, and the owner was informed of the incident.

April 29, 3:28 p.m. – An employee at Bremer Bank reported finding three boxes and a pair of shoes on the sidewalk in front of the bank at 100 E. Main St. An officer responded and found neatly stacked boxes on the curb. The boxes contained laminate flooring. The boxes were slightly damaged and, according to the officer, it looked as if they possibly fell from a vehicle and someone stacked them on May 2, 10:24 p.m. – Law enforcement responded the curb. Officer left them for the time being in case to the 3300 block of 10th Avenue Northeast for a someone should be looking for the items. reported overdose. A male was unresponsive with shallow breathing. Three doses of naloxone were Incidents: Miscellaneous calls 10, traffic stops administered along with high flow oxygen. Male 4, agency assists 3, medical calls 3, record checks regained consciousness. Mayo Clinic Ambulance 3, suspicious activity reports 3, animals 2, driving arrived and transported the individual to the St. complaints 2, thefts 2 and welfare checks 2.

Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud. Male reported he believed he took fentanyl.

Crime & Public Safety Highway 10 in the right lane when he approached a One injured in Highway 10 crash pickup pulling a junked vehicle in the same lane. He was ST. CLOUD – A Blaine man was injured Tuesday as unable to avoid the vehicle being towed. he was traveling in Benton County.

The pickup was driven by Erik Charles Palmquist, According to the Minnesota State Patrol, Christian 52, of St. Paul. Tod Thomas Gardner, 56, of Pillager, was Walter Tveit, 24, received non-life-threatening injuries in a passenger in the vehicle. Neither were injured. a collision shortly before 11:30 p.m. May 4. The incident Tveit was transported to the St. Cloud Hospital by took place at 165th Street Northwest on westbound Mayo Clinic Ambulance.

Highway 10 in Langola Township.

The Morrison County and Benton County sheriff’s Authorities reported Tveit was westbound on offices assisted at the scene.

Public Notices PROBATE NOTICE STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF BENTON DISTRICT COURT SEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No: 05-PR-21-319 INFORMAL PROBATE NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS In Re the Estate of Virginia Elizabeth McDonald, Decedent SUMMONS NOTICE STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF STEARNS DISTRICT COURT SEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Type of Case: Personal Injury SUMMONS Ronda Jean Pauley and Todd Anthony Richmond, Plaintiff, vs.

Khadar Jimale Hassan, Aden Nur Ibrahim, Global Transportation LLC, Ryan Anthony Vancleve, Enneper Trucking Inc., Michael Wollmann, and Penner International Inc., Khadar Abdinasir Hassan, and Hindi Yassin Defendants.

TO: DEFENDANTS ABOVE-NAMED: 1. YOU ARE BEING SUED. The Plaintiff has started a lawsuit against you. The Plaintiff’s Complaint against you is attached to this Summons.

Do not throw these papers away. They are official pa-

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Benton County Board of Adjustment will conduct public hearings on May 20th, 2021 in the Commissioner’s Room, Benton County Government Center, Foley, beginning at 7:00 p.m. to consider the following: 1. 7:00 p.m. Mitch and Sara Casper requesting a variance to construct a detached garage that would be 21ft 9in in height (maximum height allowed 20 ft) in the R-1 Residential District. Pursuant to Sections 9.1.2(C) and 11.5.1. The affected property is described as follows: Lot 3, Block 1, W L J Addition, Section 23, Watab Township. The on-site inspection of this property will be made at approximately 1:25 p.m. on May 20th, 2021.

2. 7:10 p.m. Cynthia Bemboom requesting a variance to the density calculation in the Agricultural District. Pursuant to Sections 6.4(A), 7.2 and 11.5.1. The affected property is described as follows: Part of the NE1/4 Section 9, Mayhew Lake Township. The on-site inspection of this property will be made at approximately 1:45 p.m. on May 20th, 2021. *Effective immediately, the Benton County Board of Adjustment may conduct its regular, special or emergency meetings by telephone or other electronic means, as permitted by MN Statutes §13D.021. Some or all Board members may participate by telephone or other electronic means until further notice. At least one member of the Board of Adjustment or the County Department of Development Director will be present during meetings at the Board of Adjustment’s regular meeting location, which is the County Board Room in Foley, unless otherwise noted on meeting notices. Pursuant to MN Statutes §13D.021, Subdivision 3, the County will provide the means for persons to electronically monitor such meetings remotely.

To conform to MDH and CDC guidelines to minimize gatherings we are requesting public comment in written form prior to the Board of Adjustment meeting: 1. You may submit written testimony, which must be received by 3pm on the hearing date, in one of two ways: a. Email Roxanne Achman at Roxanne.Achman@co.benton. mn.us b. Mail comments to the Benton County Department of Development, Attn: Roxanne Achman, 531 Dewey St, PO Box 129, Foley, MN 56329.

2. If you wish to make in-person comments during the public hearing, the Board room capacity may be limited to maintain social distancing standards. Anyone who physically attends the hearing will be required to follow social distancing while waiting in the hallway and will be allowed to enter the Board room one at a time to testify during their chosen hearing. Please limit your testimony and if possible, have one person testify if you’re for a group shares the same concerns.

3. You may attend the meeting remotely by following the instructions below. a. The public can join the meeting from their computer, tablet or smartphone. https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/687827373 b. You can also dial in using your phone.

Phone: 1 (872) 240-3212 Access Code: 687-827-373 c. New to GoToMeeting? Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://global.gotomeeting.com/install/687827373 FR-18-1B

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS AND CREDITORS: Notice is hereby given that an application for informal probate of the abovenamed Decedent’s Last Will dated January 28, 1988 has been filed with the Probate Registrar, and the application has been granted.

Notice is also given that the Probate Registrar has informally appointed the following: Patricia D. McDonald Ditlevson, 120 Iverson STR W, St. Joseph, MN 56374 as personal representative of the Estate of the Decedent. Any heir, devisee or other interested person

maybe entitled to appointment as personal representative, or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Unless objections are filed pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-607, and the court otherwise orders, the personal representative has full power to administer the Estate, including, after 30 days from the date of issuance of letters, the power to sell, encumber, lease or distribute real estate.

Any objections to the probate of the Will, or to the appointment of the personal representative, must be filed with this court, and will be heard by the court after the

filing of an appropriate petition and proper notice of hearing.

Notice is also given that, subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four (4) months after the date of this Notice, or the claims will be barred.

Noxious Weed Control / Eradication /s/ Cheryl Woehler General Notice to Control or Eradicate Noxious Weeds Probate Registrar Notice is hereby given this 5th day of May, 2021, pursuant Date: March 26, 2021 /s/ Cheryl Woehler to Minnesota Statutes, Section 18.83, Subdivision 1, that all Court Administrator persons in Benton County, Minnesota, shall control or eradicate all noxious weeds on land they occupy or are required Date: March 26, 2021

pers that affect your rights.

You must respond to this lawsuit even though it may not yet be filed with the Court and there may be no Court file number on this Summons.

2. YOU MUST REPLY WITHIN 20 DAYS TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS. You must give or mail to the person who signed this Summons a written response called an Answer within 20 days of the date on which you received this Summons. You must send a copy of your Answer to the person who signed this Summons located at Milavetz, Gallop & Milavetz, P.A., 1915 57th Avenue North, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430.

3. YOU MUST RESPOND TO EACH CLAIM. The Answer is your written response to the Plaintiff’s Complaint. In your Answer you must state whether you agree or disagree with each paragraph of the Complaint. If you believe the Plaintiffs should not be given everything

asked for in the Complaint, you must say so in your Answer.

4. YOU WILL LOSE YOUR CASE IF YOU DO NOT SEND A WRITTEN RESPONSE TO THE COMPLAINT TO THE PERSON WHO SIGNED THE SUMMONS. If you do not Answer within 20 days, you will lose this case.

You will not get to tell your side of the story, and the Court may decide against you and award the Plaintiffs everything asked for in the Complaint. If you do not want to contest the claims stated in the Complaint, you do not need to respond. A Default Judgment can then be entered against you for the relief requested in the Complaint.

5. LEGAL ASSISTANCE: You may wish to get legal help from a lawyer.

If you do not have a lawyer, the Court Administrator may have information about places where you can get legal assistance. Even if you cannot get legal help, you must still provide a writ-

ten Answer to protect your rights or you may lose the case.

6. ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION. The parties may agree to or be ordered to participate in an alternative dispute resolution process under Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice. You must still send your written response to the Complaint even if you expect to use alternative means of resolving this dispute.

MILAVETZ, GALLOP & MILAVETZ, P.A. Dated: Feb 26, 2021 /s/ Alan S. Milavetz Alan S. Milavetz, Esq., #0164677 Michael R. Docherty, # 16690X Attorneys for Plaintiffs 1915 57th Avenue North Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 Telephone: (763) 560-0000 Facsimile: (763) 566-0211 amilavetz@milavetzlaw. com mdocherty@milavetzlaw. 7752 Highway 25 NE com P.O. Box 247

R-17-2P to maintain. Control or eradication may be accomplished by

any lawful method, but the method(s) applied may need to be repeated in order to prevent the spread of viable noxious weed seeds and other propagating parts to other lands. Failure to comply with the general notice may mean that an individual notice, Minnesota Statutes, Section 18.83, Subdivision 2, will be issued. An individual notice may be appealed within two working days of receipt to the appeal committee in the county where the land is located. Failure to comply with an individual notice will mean that the inspector having jurisdiction may either hire the work done or seek a misdemeanor charge against the person(s) who failed to comply. If the inspector hires the work out, the cost can be placed as a tax upon the land and collected as other real estate taxes are collected. You may obtain a list of the plants that are designated as noxious weeds and the members of the appeal committee from your County Agricultural Inspector or County-Designated Employee. You can also obtain this information from your Local Weed Inspectors. Local Weed Inspectors include the township supervisors, city mayors or their appointed assistants. More information regarding the statewide listed noxious weeds, the MN Noxious Weed Law and a list of County Agricultural Inspectors and County Designated Employees can be obtained from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s website.

If you would like Benton County to avoid spraying the public right-of-way adjacent to your property, please visit our website https://www.co.benton.mn.us/271/Noxious-WeedControl-Notice and fill out the No Spraying Form on the bottom of the page and submit to the Benton County Highway Department. This form is for you to have voluntary nonchemical self-control of your roadside noxious weeds and brush. If you have any further questions, please contact: Jack Brosh County Agricultural Inspector Phone: 320-968-5059 Jbrosh@co.benton.mn.us

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Goal-scoring flurry sparks Storm’n Sabres to 2 wins Hilger leads way as SRRS boys surpass 20-goal mark twice

BY TOM FENTON STAFF WRITER

If there was a red light behind the net to signal a goal in lacrosse as there is in hockey, the Sauk Rapids-Rice/Sartell boys lacrosse team may have caused the bulb to burn out the way the Storm’n Sabres performed offensively the past two games.

SRRS entered consecutive games against Rocori looking for a bit more consistency on offense.

Mission accomplished.

The Storm’n Sabres dominated the Spartans, winning 24-4 May 4 at

Sartell High School in Sartell. Things were not much different in a 20-3 road victory April 29 in Cold Spring. The team has won three straight after dropping the first three games of the season.

Junior Aiden Hilger erupted for eight individual points, including five goals, in the May 4 win. Junior Jack Christopherson and sophomore Bennett Crane each scored three times.

Junior Quentin Sigurdson and sophomore Aiden Lang each added two goals, while Dylan Welle, Easton Portner, Carter Kubinski, Sterling McCabe, Gavin Henkemeyer, John Claypool, Travis Biery,

Camron Rohe and Cobi Kiffmeyer each scored once.

Cullen Grahek and Rudolph Ruegemer split goaltending duties.

“I was happy with our teams’ ability to keep possession the majority of the game,” said Jake Sailor, Storm’n Sabres head coach. “Our midfielders and attack did a good job rotating the ball and moving without the ball, which created a lot of opportunities.”

Sailor added his team’s defense improved as the game progressed which turned into several turnovers and offensive opportunities.

Hilger’s huge twogame stretch started April 29 when he scored seven goals and added four

assists. Crane scored a goal and assisted on four others, and Sigurdson added three goals. Portner and Lang each scored twice, while Kiffmeyer, Parker McCabe, Claypool, Henkemeyer and Kubinski each added a goal.

Ruegemer had three saves in goal to get the win for SRRS, which hosted Big Lake May 6 in Sartell before the team tries to get revenge on their home field Monday, May 10, against St. Cloud Area – which won an 8-7 decision over the Storm’n Sabres earlier this season.

“We need to focus on our defensive positioning and timing slides correctly to help lock things down defensively,” Sailor said.

Tight defense, solid pitching key Brainerd past SRR Storm manage 1 hit in loss to Warriors

games on the horizon.

That means they will have plenty of opportunities to put a 13-0, five-inning loss to Brainerd behind them.

BY TOM FENTON The Warriors (9-1), STAFF WRITER who are on a collision course with unbeaten The good news for the Sartell for the Central Sauk Rapids-Rice softball Lakes Conference title, team is that there are more nibbled away at SRR

pitching in the early innings before erupting for seven runs in the top of the fifth to pull away May 4 at Sauk Rapids-Rice High School in Sauk Rapids.

Brainerd helped its cause by not committing an error.

Ella Gunderson’s firstinning single was the lone hit for the Storm, who

dropped to 1-4 this season.

Pitcher Anna Schave struck out one and walked none for SRR. The Storm traveled to Alexandria to face the Cardinals May 6 before returning home to take on Rocori Tuesday, May 11.

Storm’n Sabres coming together Improved fundamentals, relationships help SRRS girls to first wins of season

BY TOM FENTON STAFF WRITER

Sauk Rapids-Rice/ Sartell girls lacrosse coach Leah Summerville is a big believer in team-building.

One of her top players has taken to the philosophy.

Senior Ava Hommerding owns the responsibility of sending out a “Good Morning” group text message

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every day to get things started on a positive note.

Hommerding’s message on the morning of May 6 likely had a little extra pizazz as the Storm’n Sabres earned an 11-5 victory over Big Lake a night earlier.

“We have established a team culture, much like a sisterhood,” said Summerville, whose team improved to 2-4 on the season. “We encourage each other. We offer helpful guidance. We care about each other off the field. Building relationships with each other is the key to a successful season and a long-lasting program. We have so much fun playing the game, and we share a lot of belly laughs. It’s a great group of fearless, talented young women.”

The team made big strides in their latest victory

and is getting goal-scoring and leadership from Hommerding and fellow seniors Adyn Larson, Elle Mahowald, Zoe Stier, Morgan Cromwell and Carmella Leischke. The Storm’n Sabres also have solidified the goaltender position with junior Grace Halvorson getting the majority of the minutes.

Against the Hornets, SRRS earned three goals from Larson, two each from Stier and Leischke, while Mahowald, Hommerding, Cromwell and freshman Lydia Holmgren each scored once.

“We have 10 seniors, so we are relying on their experience, knowledge and leadership,” Summerville said. “They take the ball aggressively to the goal but are also capable of slowing it down, making the extra pass and ensuring a strategized attack.”

The busy schedule continued as SRRS dropped a 14-1 decision to Monticello May 4. Sparked by a six-goal performance

from Hommerding, the Storm’n Sabres earned their first win of the season with a 17-2 win over Rocori April 29.

Summerville is in her fourth year with the program and said this is the best she has seen her team perform.

“We have really focused on conditioning, passing and catching and ground balls,” Summerville said. “When we are able to pass and catch, we can seamlessly transition down the field quickly and beat the defense. Lacrosse is all about fundamentals, and we are really focusing on those basic skills this season. This is such a special group of girls.”

SRRS took a road trip north May 7 to face Grand Rapids/Greenway in Grand Rapids. They will take on St. Cloud Area at 5:30 p.m. Monday, May 10, at Tech High School in St. Cloud before heading to Brainerd Thursday, May 13.

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Individual Sauk Rapids-Rice baseball victories highlight fights back to even record Stormin’ Win against Brainerd, Eagles on the fall to Bemidji court

BY JAKOB KOUNKEL STAFF WRITER

SRR senior Atteberry notches pair of tennis wins

BY TOM FENTON STAFF WRITER

Lack of numbers has not stopped the Sauk Rapids-Rice/ Apollo boys tennis team from competing.

The Stormin’ Eagles dropped three dual meets to Central Lakes Conference competition, including a 7-0 setback to area power Tech High School May 4 in St. Cloud.

The squad dropped a pair of duals to Alexandria – 7-0 May 3 and 6-1 April 30 – and gave Willmar a battle before falling, 4-2, to Willmar April 29.

“It’s been a weird year, but our guys just seem happy to compete,” said Jamie Hatlestad, Stormin’ Eagles head coach.

“They’ve made the best of a difficult season, rife with COVID-19 restrictions, and stiff competition.

Despite lopsided competition, having a team of eight players and playing teams that have mostly 25 to 40 guys, the team has remained positive and resilient.”

SRR senior Tiernan Atteberry has turned in solid performances in both singles and doubles.

He and junior Zach Stang of Apollo earned a win in a third-set tiebreaker against Alexandria April 30.

“Tiernan has competed well,” Hatlestad said. “They showed real mental toughness in that win.”

Against Willmar, the Stormin’ Eagles got straight-set wins from Atteberry and Zach Stang at No. 1 doubles and from the No. 2 team of Galaan Omar and AJ Stang.

The Stormin’ Eagles faced Fergus Falls May 7 at Sartell High School in Sartell before two competitions next week.

The team hosts Cathedral Tuesday, May 11, and Brainerd Thursday, May 13. Both competitions are at Apollo High School.

The last two home games for the Storm brought a win and a loss, evening the varsity baseball team’s record at 3-3 on the season. Sauk RapidsRice earned a win against Brainerd High School, 4-1, with steady hands defensively and a dominant performance from starting pitcher Alex Harren May 4.

“Good pitching is key for us, and we played nice defense on the left side of the infield as well,” said Jeff Hille, Storm head coach. “Landon Lunser and Terrance Moody had nice defensive games.”

While Lunser and Moody scooped up the ball defensively, Hille said Harren’s consistency from the bump makes it easier to play solid defense. Not only did Harren have Warrior hitters off-balance, he also aggressively attacked the strike zone and made them swing the bats.

Harren tossed a remarkable 74% strikes on 81 pitches in seven innings of work. He gave up seven hits, stranding five Warriors runners on base. He fanned four batters.

Harren made a mistake in the top of the second inning, and Brainerd’s six-hole hitter, Jonathan Benson, took advantage on a heavy swing that sent a fastball over the fence.

It did not take long for Harren to settle in after that, making quick work of Warriors hitters through the rest of the game.

“Pitching and defense was the story of the day,” Hille said of an error-free day of baseball – at least for the Storm.

But there was an offensive presence for the Storm early as well. They scored three runs in the bottom of the first inning and then one more in the bottom of the fifth. Connor Hemker, Noah Jensen and Moody each scored runs for the Storm. Dane Dingmann grabbed two hits in three at-bats, collecting two runs batted in.

Though the Storm recorded only five hits through six innings, they were efficient early in the game in getting runs across without having to find barrels.

Hille said a wellexecuted pitching performance from Harren

put the Storm on the right track from the beginning of the game. He was able and unafraid to throw strikes and let the other team put the ball in play and let the defense play – something Hille said is important for his squad.

“I’ve been pleased with our pitching in the last two games,” Hille said. …

“It makes the defense better when you’re throwing strikes at that rate.”

Storm fall to No. 3 ranked Bemidji The Storm went headto-head against Bemidji High School for a home loss for the Storm. Bob Cross Field in Sauk Rapids was packed with fans on a chilly Friday evening start in a game where the score did not tell the complete story.

It was a pitchers’ duel – until it was not. Through five innings of work, Storm starting

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Storm catcher Jeff Solorz receives the ball for a close play at the plate April 30 at Bob Cross Field in Sauk Rapids. Solorz was unable to record the out – a crucial play in the game – because the throw came in too late.

pitcher Lunser only allowed one earned run on 76 pitches. His counterpart for the day, Bemidji starting pitcher Brandon Lussier, also tossed five innings and only gave up one earned run.

Through five innings, scrappy play came from both sides, and a Bemidji home run tallied one run in the top of the third, bottom of the fourth, and in both the top and bottom of the fifth inning. Then came the sixth inning

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– one the Storm wish they could have back against a powerful, No. 3-ranked Bemidji squad.

“We kind of imploded in the sixth (inning),” Hille said. “They’re a very nice team – a solid team.”

Though Bemidji exploded for six runs in the top of the sixth, essentially sealing the fate of the game, Jensen recorded two hits in four at-bats, including a double. To help the offense, Hille said he would like to see relievers come into the

game ready to throw more strikes.

After Lunser, four relievers were used to record the last six outs – which included eight bases on balls and low strike percentages.

Though the Storm did not emerge with a win, Hille thought his team played well until late innings. Tightening up a few loose ends, he said, will put the team on the right trajectory.

Storm head coach Jeff Hille consults with Terrance Moody as Bemidji changes pitchers April 30 at Bob Cross Field in Sauk Rapids. It was a big opportunity for the Storm that Bemidji found a way out of.

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Consistency

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proves challenging for Storm golfers

SRR competes in conference meets against Willmar, Sartell

BY TOM FENTON STAFF WRITER

Golf is a sport with a razor-thin margin for error.

Even the smallest mistake can lead to a big number.

The Sauk Rapids-Rice boys golf team is learning that the hard way.

The Storm competed in back-to-back Central Lakes Conference meets May 3 and May 4 and were unable to make progress in climbing the conference ladder. SRR placed ninth May 4 at Eagle Creek Golf Course in Willmar and came in eighth a day earlier at Blackberry Ridge Golf Course in Sartell.

Fortunately for SRR, there is time to learn the process of not letting small mistakes turn into big ones.

“Where we are falling short quite often is just being consistent,” said John Gans, Storm head coach.

“The great part about golf is that it takes a while to put together a complete game with drives, irons and short-game. We still have a few weeks before sections and will refocus our attention on the small details and being smooth and confident.”

The Storm finished with a score of 394 at Willmar. Junior Collin Fuchs led the way for SRR, shooting a 92. Fuchs shot 42 on the back nine that included a birdie on hole

Sauk Rapids-Rice junior Cole Paulson sends a putt up the slope and toward the hole on the 16th green during a Central Lakes Conference meet May 3 at Blackberry Ridge Golf Course in Sartell. The Storm finished eighth in the meet, which was played in blustery conditions.

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Sauk Rapids-Rice senior Grayson Kobluk takes a swing on the 17th hole during a Central Lakes Conference meet May 3 at Blackberry Ridge Golf Course in Sartell. Kobluk shot 96 for the Storm, who placed eighth in the competition.

16, but he struggled to a 50 on the front nine. Cayden Christensen shot 94, Elijah Moilanen 103 and Caleb Euteneuer had 105. All three are juniors and are learning the intricacies of varsity competition.

“The biggest problem for me right now is my chipping around the greens, so lots of practice on that will be needed before the section meet,” Christensen said. “I struggle with trusting my yardages and hitting the shot I feel is right. I feel both will improve once I get more confident. I’m starting to slowly see my scores go down each meet, which is

really nice to see. I know my teammates are capable of shooting much better than we are right now, so I’m excited to see what we can do in sections.”

Gans said the Storm battled wind throughout the competition.

“The guys did some great things such as driving the ball well, especially in the tight fairways,” he said. “The

quick greens gave us some trouble early on, but they dialed in the speed later in their rounds. Collin Fuchs struck the ball well and achieved a few of his swing goals, but a couple tough holes drove his score up.”

Brainerd was meet champion for the second straight day, finishing with a 317 to top runner-up Alexandria by 10 shots.

Sartell-St. Stephen came in third at 331, led by Logan Hamak’s 76.

Blackberry proves difficult The Storm competed in a CLC meet on yet another chilly and blustery spring day, finishing eighth May 3 at Blackberry Ridge Golf Course in Sartell.

“Blackberry is a pretty tough course with many trees and other ponds and swamps that can get you into trouble,” Gans said.

Christensen led SRR with a 93, followed by Fuchs with a 95. Carter

Peplinski and Grayson Kobluk each shot 96 to complete the team score.

“Placement was very important off the tee box and the wind made it difficult,” said Christensen, who had a 44 on the back nine. “The greens felt very good which helped me save a few strokes.”

Brainerd won the meet with a 315. SartellSt. Stephen’s Logan Hamak was medalist, s h o o t i n g 2-under-par 70.

Sauk Rapids-Rice sophomore Collin Fuchs anxiously watches his tee shot on the 16th hole during a Central Lakes Conference meet May 3 at Blackberry Ridge Golf Course in Sartell.

Fuchs shot 95 in the competition.

Sauk Rapids-Rice junior Cayden Christensen checks the break on the 17th hole during a Central Lakes Conference meet May 3 at Blackberry Ridge Golf Course in Sartell.

Christensen was the top finisher for the Storm, shooting a 93.

Sauk Rapids-Rice sophomore Carter Peplinski sends a putt toward the hole on the 18th green during a Central Lakes Conference meet May 3 at Blackberry Ridge Golf Course in Sartell. Peplinski was one of two Storm golfers to shoot 96 as the team finished with a score of 380.

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Vikings Runner-up finish pleases SRR girls draft recap Storm make marked improvement at Mini Mega Meet

BY TOM FENTON | STAFF WRITER

The Vikings entered the 2021 NFL draft with significant needs along the offensive line, on the defensive edge and in the secondary. After some vintage Trader Rick antics from general manager Rick Spielman in the first round, the COLUMNIST Vikings ultimately SPORTS

BY ANDY THAYER addressed their biggest needs and look to be a more complete team on paper heading into the 2021 season.

The Vikings began the night with the 14th overall pick in the first round but ended up trading back to the 23rd spot after offensive tackles Penei Sewell and Rashawn Slater and quarterback Justin Fields (reportedly the team’s top three targets) were off the board. By doing so, they acquired two third-round picks from the New York Jets, who moved up to No. 14 to draft guard Alijah Vera-Tucker. The Vikings punctuated the deal by drafting monstrous offensive tackle Christian Darrisaw from Virginia Tech at No. 23.

Darrisaw, who would have been a fine pick at No. 14, dominated the Atlantic Coast Conference and gave up zero sacks or quarterback hits on 293 pass-block snaps last season. He’s also a dominant run blocker who is good in space despite being a massive human (6 feet, 5 inches; 322 pounds), and he played a major role in Virginia Tech averaging 240 rushing yards per game. Spielman somehow managed to get an elite talent at the team’s biggest position of need while trading back and acquiring additional valuable draft picks. That’s how you do it, folks.

I don’t mean to throw cold water on you after working you into a lather with that first round assessment, but the Vikings didn’t have a secondround pick after trading theirs away to acquire Yannick Ngakoue last season. Even Trader Rick has a few misses on his résumé.

With their four third-round picks, the Vikings selected quarterback Kellen Mond from Texas A&M, inside linebacker Chazz Surratt from University of North Carolina, guard Wyatt Davis from Ohio State, and defensive end Patrick Jones II from University of Pittsburgh.

Davis is the pick that stands to make the biggest early impact. He has a great chance of being a week one starter at guard along with Ezra Cleveland. Surratt is a converted quarterback who flashed serious speed on tape as linebacker and could help replace Eric Wilson, who signed with Philadelphia in free agency. Jones will have a shot to rotate in at the edge on passing downs opposite Danielle Hunter and is a good insurance policy if Hunter holds out or remains bothered by the neck injury that sidelined him last year.

Kellen Mond has a huge arm and broke all of Johnny Manziel’s records at Texas A&M but will need some development time before he’s ready to take over an NFL offense. He was likely selected to be the backup plan if the Vikings choose not to re-sign Kirk Cousins after the 2022-23 season.

The Vikings rounded out their draft by selecting running back and kick returner Kene Nwangwu out of Iowa State, cornerback and safety Camryn Bynum of University of California-Berkeley, defensive end Janarius Robinson of Florida State, wideout Ihmir SmithMarsette from the University of Iowa, tight end Zach Davidson of the University of Central Missouri, and defensive tackle Jaylen Twyman of the University of Pittsburgh.

The Vikings did a good job of addressing their biggest areas of need while selecting a good mix of players who could start on day one and players who provide long-term developmental upside.

With 11 draft picks, there’s a good chance at least a couple of these players are going to turn into affordable cornerstone players for a team that desperately needs them.

The Sauk Rapids-Rice girls track and field team did not win the team title at the Mini Mega Meet May 1, but the Storm still had a sweet taste in their mouths after the competition.

Literally.

The Storm earned a second-place finish in the five-team event in sun-drenched and toasty conditions, earning the second of two sheet cakes awarded to the top teams.

The Storm did it on the heels of several athletes who turned in personal-best performances.

“It was a great team performance as the girls earned their cake,” said Loren Finlayson, head coach. “I knew it was going to be a battle. The girls really stepped up and performed, and the team had 17 seasonbest performances.”

Foley won the team title with 135 points, followed

by SRR with 95, Albany with 86, Cathedral with 64 and Little Falls with 30.

The Storm had first-place finishes from senior Justus Floren in the 100-meter dash (13.4 seconds) and long jump (16 feet, 1 1/4 inches), freshman Delia Gustofson in the 300 hurdles (56.64) and junior Hailee Cullen in the shot put (30-1). Cullen also placed third in the discus (93-6) in her second meet of the season due to an ankle injury.

It was SRR’s depth, however, that sparked the runner-up finish.

Freshman Sienna Petermeier had the unenviable task of running the 1,600 and 800 races within 45 minutes in the warm conditions. She flourished, however, placing second in both.

“That is a very tough double on a warm day with a condensed meet schedule,” Finlayson said.

“She has a great plan for both races, and it was a real gutty performance.”

For Petermeier, the chance to compete in an invitational-style meet on her home track was special in itself.

“After last year’s season getting canceled, I was so excited to get to perform this year,” said Petermeier, whose 800 time of 2:37.45 was a personal best. “Being bummed about last year only has made me want to perform well and do it to the best of my ability. With how crazy this year and last year have gone, you never know when it will be your last race. You have to go at everything 110% with no regrets.”

Petermeier – along with Addison Bemboom, Gabby Fernholz and Mackenzie Felchle – placed third in the 1,600 relay, chopping 10 seconds of their season-best time.

“I was very proud of my performance on Saturday,” Petermeier said.

“My goal for the rest of the year is to keep progressing.

I have to tell myself that you’re going to have good days and you’re going to have bad days but taking those days and persevering through them.”

Gustofson continued her strong performances in the hurdles with the win in the 300 and placing second in the 100.

“I felt ecstatic with my results in the two hurdling events,” Gustofson said.

“My form has become increasingly better as compared to even a month ago. I do still hope to continue to work on my speed and endurance while running 300 hurdles. I am continuing to work on progressing overall. I am driven to become better than I was the day before and to compete better every meet. Having the best people around me helps so much with becoming the best version of myself as an athlete and teammate.”

Sauk Rapids-Rice freshman Sienna Petermeier (left) takes off with the baton after taking a handoff from junior teammate Addison Bemboom in the 1,600-meter relay during the Mini Mega Meet May 1 at Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School in Sauk Rapids. The relay team placed third in the event as the Storm placed second overall in the five-team competition.

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Sauk Rapids-Rice junior Aneleise Martinson takes off on her attempt in the long jump at the Mini Mega Meet May 1 at Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School in Sauk Rapids.

Martinson placed 10th in the long jump and added a fourth-place finish in the triple jump.

Top eight finishers: 3,200 relay: 4.

Ava Juntunen-Novak, Aubrey Marketon, Trinity Maki and Brynn Karasch 12:05.51. 100 hurdles: 2. Gustofson 18.92 and 4. Darci Peterson 19.63.

100: 1. Floren 13.4 and 8.

Ava Athman 14.67. 800 relay: 3. Bemboom, Annika Broman, Aneleise Martinson and Fernholz 1:57.6. 1,600: 2. Petermeier 6:08.4. 400 relay: 2. Athman, Floren, Martinson and Felchle 54.48.

400: 3. Fernholz 1:07.49 and 6. Bemboom 1:09.44. 300 hurdles: 1. Gustofson 56.64 and 6. Peterson 59.52. 800: 2. Petermeier 2:37.45. 200: 4. Felchle 28.98. 1,600 relay: 3. Bemboom, Petermeier, Fernholz and Felchle 4:29.79.

High jump: 3. Floren 4-11.

Pole vault: 4. Taylor Sidla 5. Long jump: 1. Floren 16-1 1/4 and 8. Fernholz 14-1 1/2. Triple jump: 4. Martinson 32-2 and 8. Bemboom 28-10.

Discus: 3. Cullen 93-6 and 5. Brooke Mushatt 84-2. Shot put: 1.

Cullen 30-1, 6. Ajiah Quach 26-2 1/2 and 7.

Kaitlynn Kimman 25-5 1/2.

Sauk Rapids-Rice freshman Delia Gustofson rounds the corner during the 300-meter hurdles at the Mini Mega Meet May 1 at Sauk RapidsRice Middle School in Sauk Rapids.

Gustofson won the event with a time of 56.64 seconds and also p l a c e d second in the 100 hurdles to help the Storm to a second-place finish behind Foley.

Alexandria dominates The Storm lost a 11324 dual meet April 29 to a loaded Cardinals team in Alexandria. The Storm got first-place finishes from Floren in the long jump (161 1/4) and the 100 (13.48).

The 3,200 relay team of Petermeier, Ava JuntunenNovak, Brynn Karasch and Trinity Maki started the meet with a win in that event with a time of 12:22.14.

Additional top five finishers: 100: 5. Fernholz 14.05. 400 relay: 2. SRR 55.61. 1,600 relay: 3. SRR 4:42.64. 200: 2. Felchle 28.46.

Triple jump: 3. Martinson 31-7 and 5. Bemboom 288. Shot put: 3. Cullen 30-4.

Discus: 2. Cullen 96-0. Long jump: 5. Fernholz 14-7 3/4.

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Let them eat

Storm boys take title at Mini Mega Meet

cake

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long-standing tradition of serving a sheet cake to the top team finishers continued, allowing the Storm the opportunity to indulge in postcompetition sugar.

“Carter and I have known each other for a long time now through athletics and because we work together in the summers,” O’Brien said.

“This relationship has carried over to track and greatly benefitted me in my endeavors in all aspects of athletics.”

Loesch won the 110 hurdles in 16.72 seconds and the 300 hurdles in 43.1. He also placed second in the high jump – clearing the bar at 5 feet, 11 inches – and ran the leadoff leg of the winning 1,600 relay team that

Golden consistent with clays Storm log week three scores before midseason break

BY NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

With Del Tone Gun Range hosting tournaments last weekend, the Storm clay target team took a midseason break. The Sauk Rapids-Rice athletes logged week three scores April 25 and April 29 prior to the rest.

“I find this break helps the students reinvigorate themselves and prepare for the last three weeks of the season,” said Paul Fiereck, head coach. “The weather is improving and that will help the athletes improve their scores.”

Aaron Golden leads the Storm, consistently placing first in the three weeks of Sauk RapidsRice has been keeping scores. His three-week total is 141 of 150 clays, recording a 50-straight in week one.

Nathan Asche and

Ethan Moriak along with Morgan Fiereck, Samantha Haaf, Easter Parks, Kaelin Rainer and Emily Schreindl have placed amongst the top five all three weeks as well.

Allie Ackerman, who has been sidelined for the first weeks of competition, recorded her week one scores, busting 36 clays. Had she competed the first week, she would have placed fourth in the top five scorers at that time.

Top five males: 1.

Coltin Eich and Aaron Golden 46 of 50 clays. 2.

Nathan Asche and Ashton Schultz 43, 3. Shane Hanson 42, 4. Charlie Peterson 40, 5.

Chris Carter, Ethan Moriak and Matthew Woeste 39.

Top five females: 1.

Emily Schreindl 40, 2. Kaelin Rainer and Kaety Rainer 31, 2. Morgan Fiereck 30, 4.

Samantha Haaf 29 and 5.

Esther Parks 27.

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Sauk Rapids-Rice juniors Carter Loesch (center) and Jack O’Brien (right) head toward the finish line in the 110-meter hurdles during the Mini Mega Meet May 1 at Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School in Sauk Rapids. The Storm teammates finished first and second, respectively, in the event as the boys took the team title.

included Leif Rudnick, Cole Gauerke and Jared Bentrud. That foursome finished in 3:48.77 to beat runner-up Foley by nearly six seconds.

“Being able to compete again has been awesome,” said Loesch, whose hurdle times were both personal bests. “You don’t really understand how much you miss it until it’s gone. I think that motivates a lot of the guys to work harder in practice because we now realize we don’t have forever to play sports. I feel like we have a very solid group of guys, and the way we have been working in practice, I think we have a shot to do well in

the section meet.”

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It is a good thing Carter Loesch and Jack O’Brien get along, because the Sauk RapidsRice juniors spend a lot of time side-by-side on the track.

They motivate each other, which was keenly apparent May 1 as Loesch won both the 110- and 300-meter hurdle events with O’Brien close behind at the central Minnesota Mini Mega Meet at Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School in Sauk Rapids.

The juniors’ efforts helped boost the Storm to a cake-winning first-place finish in the five-team event that was scaled down from its usual 12 teams due to coronavirus pandemic restrictions.

Even though the field was smaller, the

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Boys track & field from front

“Playing other sports during the previous months has allowed me to develop physically,” said O’Brien, who placed second in the 110 hurdles and third in the 300 hurdles. “However, a lot of track comes moreso from practice and technique rather than pure talent. I simply turned this into my motivation knowing that there would always be people who possess more natural talent than myself. I couldn’t be happier to be with my team once again and eating some very welldeserved cake after Mega Meet.”

The Storm also got first-place performances from junior Will White in the shot put (38-6 1/4) and Rudnick in the 400 (54.22). White, who was not planning on competing in track and field a year ago, is quickly PHOTOS BY TOM FENTON

rounding into form while looking for a strong finish 17 1/2. Triple jump: 7. Marten-Rosenow 33-11. Discus: to the season.

1. O’Brien 115 and 6. Aaron Reichard 93-10. Shot put: 1.

“I’m happy that we were able to take first, and White 38-6 1/4 and Reichard 37-3 1/4.

Storm fall to Cardinals hopefully we end up on top at the end of the year,” SRR fell 115-17 to Alexandria in a dual meet April 29 White said.

SRR top eight finishers: 3,200 relay: 3. Lucas Hoffman, Logan Demarais, Jacob Blackmore and Kieran Hixson 10:08.62. 110 hurdles: 1. Loesch 16.72 and 2. O’Brien 19.23. 100: 8. Christopher Marten-Rosenow 12:57. 800 relay: 4. Zachary Kosloske, Braeden Holt, Austin Jansky and Ryan Moilanen 1:44.34. 400 relay: 2. White, Shaun Walrath, Isaac Juetten and Austin Horn 48.33. 400: Rudnick 54.22 and 5. Cole Gauerke 57.64. 300 hurdles: 1.

Loesch 43.1 and 3. O’Brien 48.21. 800: 5. Hixson 2:34.26 and 6. Foss 2:35.93. 200: 4. Gauerke 25.72 and 8. Chayce Laroque 26.21. 3,200: 3. Nathan Martin 11:50.61 and 8.

Lucas Hoffman 14:18.03. 1,600 relay: 1. Loesch, Rudnick, Gauerke and Bentrud 3:48.77. High jump: 2. Loesch 5-11, 4. Ethan Opsahl 5-5 and 5.

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Pole vault: 2. Reid Johnson 9-6 and 8.

Newbanks 7. Long Jump: 2. Horn 1711 1/4, 7. Walrath 17-2 and 8. Holt

in Alexandria. Loesch earned the lone first-place finishes for the Storm, winning the 110 hurdles (16.97) and high jump (4-11).

Additional top five finishers: 400: 4. O’Brien 59.6.

300 hurdles: 5. Owen Chilson 53.01. 200: 3. Gauerke 24.82. Shot put: 3. Reichard 37-5 1/2. Discus: 2. O’Brien 116-07. Long jump: 3. Holt 17-2 3/4. Pole vault: 3.

Johnson 9-3. High jump: 3. Newbanks 4-11.

Sauk Rapids-Rice junior Will White prepares to launch the shot put during the Mini Mega Meet May 1 at Sauk RapidsRice Middle School in Sauk Rapids. White won the event with a put of 38 feet, 6 1/4 inches in helping the Storm win the five-team event.

Freshman Drew Gargus clears the bar during the pole vault competition at the Mini Mega Meet May 1 at Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School in Sauk Rapids.

Gargus placed 12th in the event, clearing the bar in 6 feet, 6 inches.

Leading the

Brooke Petermeier Parents: Kevin and Danette Petermeier Accomplishment: Captain and senior first baseman on the Sauk Rapids-Rice softball team.

What is your favorite part about softball? The mental and physical challenges that betters a team through every mistake. Softball is not just a sport; it also teaches life lessons outside the field.

Leading the Storm is

Which teacher has impacted your education most? John Lelwica was my former anatomy and physiology teacher. His passion for science and the human body inspired me to continue my career path as a dental hygienist.

What is the best advice you have received? If you want it, go and get it. I have always been an independent girl How do you make a difference at from the day I was born. My parents school? Having an energetic attitude taught me how to independently and an open personality. A small act of achieve what I wanted in life. I can say kindness can brighten someone’s day. that they did an awesome job teaching their little girl.

What do you appreciate most about Sauk Rapids-Rice High School? The What is your favorite meal, movie, staff and teachers are always involved social media and song? Chicken with their students. They are not only Alfredo, “The Help,” Facebook and teaching but also encouraging their “Who You Are To Me” by Chris Tomlin students in extracurriculars or future (featuring Lady Antebellum). events.

What is your favorite softball moment to date? During my sophomore year, I was playing shortstop during a game at Alexandria. I had broken my finger from a fastball and continued playing the game without knowing I had a What skill do you possess most people do not know about? Getting broken finger. behind a boat for any water sport. I can What other school activities are do anything from wakeboarding to you involved in? Volleyball. slalom skiing.

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