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A switch to Miss Sauk Rapids Pageant will crown queen, two princesses

2 Second Ave. S., Suite 135, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379

Vol. 168, No. 8

‘We’ve just begun’ Sauk RapidsRice High School graduates 287 seniors

BY NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS – In a turn of events, the Sauk Rapids Community Ambassador Pageant has changed its name.

Reverting to its roots, the coronation will again be called the Miss Sauk Rapids Pageant and will crown one reigning Miss Sauk Rapids and two supporting princesses.

The pageant and program, which gives young women a platform to represent their community, will take place at 7 p.m.

Thursday, June 24, at Love of Christ Church, 1971 Pine Cone Road S., St. Cloud. The event will be open to the public and tickets will be sold at the door.

Seven candidates will vie for the title of Miss Sauk Rapids. They are Brielle Andvik, Addison Bemboom, Maggie Fernholz, Taylor Sidla, Kendal Stucke, Olivia Theis and Chelsey Vogel.

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BY ELLARRY PRENTICE STAFF WRITER

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heir final PHOTO BY stretch of ELLARRY PRENTICE high school was filled Graduate Carter Kayser with unprecedented chalsmiles after receiving his high lenges, but members of the school diploma from school class of 2021 completed board member Lisa Braun June their secondary educa- 1 at the Herb Brooks National tion with unwavering Hockey Center on the campus of St. Cloud State University in St. Cloud. willpower.

“In a year full of al- Also pictured is Superintendent most unimaginable uncer- Bradley Bergstrom. The Sauk tainty, you continued on Rapids-Rice High School class of 2021 graduated with a steady determination 287 students. to get to where we are today,” said valedictorian Alexandra Freihammer to fellow gradu- leave COVID-19 out of her ates. commencement speech but said Together, as one class, 287 avoiding it would be downseniors graduated from Sauk playing a year of acquired life Rapids-Rice High School June experience.

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“Our year was spent in a Applauded by district fac- way that I can only describe as ulty, school board members and walking on eggshells,” she said. an in-person audience of sev- “We never really had a solid eral hundred family members, idea of what our tomorrows graduates received their diplo- would look like. Would school mas during a commencement be closed? Would we be quarceremony at the Herb Brooks antined? What other big changNational Hockey Center on the es lay ahead?” campus of St. Cloud State UniIn spite of the uncertainversity in St. Cloud. ty, Freihammer hopes each Freihammer wanted to graduate found something that

OBITUARIES • LaRhae J. Galarneault • Gerald J. Goebel • Anna F. Skeate • Henry A. Wentzlaff • Ron Berg

brought them joy and created a sense of fulfillment, such as a hobby, friendship or experience.

“It’s important not to lose focus on the good in life, no matter how trivial it may seem at the time,” she said.

Freihammer recently read a letter from her ninth-grade self.

“For me, it was so surreal to see where I was and where I thought I would be today,” she said of dreams that have changed drastically. “But it’s OK. If anything, it made it more worthwhile because I was able to preserve a moment that otherwise would have been lost to time.”

She encouraged graduates to write a letter to themselves a set number of years in the future.

“I trust it will be worth your time when opening it up whenever you decide that you’re ready,” she said.

Freihammer asked graduates what advice they would give themselves if they could go back in time to life as blooming second graders or wide-eyed freshman.

“I bet there would be at least a few things that would be applicable to your life in the future within that advice,” Freihammer told classmates. “We’re in a unique moment in that it may be the first time that we’re substantially training in something that we feel comfortable with throughout our entire lives through uncharted territory with only a surface-level understanding of the scattered journeys we’re all about to embark on.”

Graduation day, Freihammer said, is the closest thing to a fresh start.

“This is going to sound cliché, but it’s vital,” she said.

“Whatever you’re doing in life, put your best foot forward. Find what fulfills you, and pursue it zealously.”

Graduates are nowhere near done, Freihammer noted.

“In fact,” she said, “we’ve just begun.”

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you.”

High school science teacher John Lelwica encouraged graduates to show empathy, be kind, work hard, follow their passion, keep moving forward and to surround themselves with “Perhaps people who help them one of the become the best vergreatest things our sion of themselves class will take with us and remind them of from our time in high their essential purschool is gratitude for the pose. things in life that matter Lelwica believes most – our friends, our no other graduatfamily, seeing a smile and ing class will be each moment spent more prepared for together. We appreciate the challenges and this because we know how changes that lay quickly it can be taken ahead. away and how fast the unimaginable can “I can think of no happen. Each moment other graduating class is a gift.” that has overcome so -Excerpt from class much to get here on this special night,” he said. message to fix “If you can get through a a n d year like this, you can get beyond all h o p e . through anything. It’s in Staring at a helpless, des- the struggle that we grow. perate world will leave us I’ve never met a strong paralyzed with fear and person that’s had an easy apathy. But just maybe past.” we need to look at a world Superintendent Bradthat very simply needs ley Bergstrom and high you to do something spe- school principal Karl cific that only you can Nohner commended studo.” dents for their resilience Johnson encouraged grad- and thanked families and uates to let their greater school staff for supporting purpose be their founda- them. tion.

“Dream big, work “Whatever you end hard, ask questions and up doing, do it in such listen to the answers,” a way that an observer Bergstrom told gradwould think you are doing uates. “Say please, the most important thing say thank you, pay in the world,” she said. it forward when “Because, if you are doing you can, keep what you are meant to do, learning, and yep, it will be the most impor- even after you tant thing in the world to graduate, still eat your peas.

Valedictorian Alexandra Freihammer speaks at commencement June 1 at the Herb Brooks National Hockey Center. Freihammer graduated with the highest GPA, exceeding 4.3, of the graduates from the Sauk Rapids-Rice High School class of 2021.

Graduation from front

The new graduates are faced with the task of finding their place in the world, salutatorian Emma Johnson said in her speech.

That task will bring them to the intersection between what they love to do, what their

gifts are and what the world needs.

“There is a unique place in the world that only you can fill, for you are needed to change lives,” Johnson said in her speech to the class. “We may look out and see a broken world, a world that s e e m s impossible

Graduate Riley Weinand accepts his diploma from school board member Robyn Holthaus June 1 on a stage inside the Herb Brooks National Hockey Center. Sauk Rapids-Rice High School graduated 287 seniors.

Graceful Living begins here

PHOTOS BY ELLARRY PRENTICE

Nathan Ford and Madeline Neussendor look at childhood photos in their yearbooks June 1 at Wilson Park in St. Cloud. Seniors had a picnic in the park after graduation practice.

They’re good for you.”

In his closing remarks, Nohner said t h e past

year has helped students learn more about themselves and the importance of being together.

“I cannot dispute the unique opportunities a year like this has brought to us,” Nohner said.

( A b o v e ) Salutatorian Emma Johnson gives an address at Sauk Rapids-Rice High School commencement June 1 at St. Cloud State University’s hockey arena. Johnson encouraged her classmates to serve others and reminded them everyone has something to contribute to the world.

(Left) Science teacher John Lelwica speaks at the Sauk Rapids-Rice High School graduation ceremony June 1.

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Sauk Rapids passes sump discharge ordinance Connection an option where city offers service

BY NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS – As new road construction projects are completed in Sauk Rapids, homeowners may have the option of connecting their basement drainage to storm water infrastructure.

In fact, it may be required should there be a problem and services are available.

The Sauk Rapids City Council passed an ordinance regarding sump discharge connections at the May 24 regular meeting in Sauk Rapids.

Sump pumps are used to drain excess water from homes to prevent flooding. These pumps drain water away from the home – sometimes creating drainage problems such as infrastructure deterioration, algae, ponding and ice.

The city is installing sump discharge connections in its Pleasantwood Addition road and utility project to prevent safety issues and breakdown of the new roadway surface once installed. The Pleasantwood Addition is the first area in Sauk Rapids to receive the stub connections and includes 12th Street North, 11 1/2 Street North, Oak Court and portions of Seventh Avenue North, Eighth Avenue North and 13th Street North.

The connection stub

will carry the sump discharge into the city storm water system.

“It’s a good thing for the city,” said Scott Hedlund, city engineer with Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. “It’s going to preserve our roads besides helping to correct some potential safety issues.”

Although voluntary, the city is encouraging homeowners in the project area – whose discharge drains near the curb – to connect to the stub now rather than later. If a problem occurs, the ordinance will require homeowners to make the connection within 30 days and at their own expense.

Hedlund said ordinance violations would likely be complaint driven or if public works noticed a problem while performing their duties.

It is important to note that should a problem arise between the sump pump discharge and the stub – such as freezing – the homeowner is responsible for the cost and affects to their property. The city is not liable.

The best practice, he said, is to have a 2% grade on the pipe from the home to curb and an air gap as the water comes out of the home, so water or ice has somewhere to go should the pipe freeze.

Hedlund said he himself has had experience with this type of infrastructure at a former home with no issues.

“It’s a pretty common practice in a lot of parts of the state; we just haven’t done it here yet,” he said.

The city plans to con-

Pulse on People

Gertken receives degree

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Kelsey Gertken, of Sauk Rapids, has earned a bachelor’s degree in human environmental sciences from the University of Alabama. Spring commencement ceremonies took place April 30 to May 2.

tinue to install such stubs in future road projects when they feel it will prolong the life of city infrastructure.

Mayor Kurt Hunstiger is in favor of the idea. He lives on 10th Avenue North outside of the project area where there is clay soil. He said if he had the chance to connect, he would do so.

Hunstiger’s sump pump drainage has caused a dip in his lawn and potentially deterioration of a nearby curb.

“My sump pump runs pretty much nine to 10 months of the year,” Hunstiger said. “I’d be the first one to sign up. This is critical.”

In other council news: – Caroline Stutsman, of Bergen KDV, presented the city’s audit of 2020 financials and gave an unmodified opinion, meaning no issues were found. Stutsman said the city ended with a $46,747 positive variance between revenues and expenditures.

A secondary audit, performed due to the receipt of Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security funds, found the city’s

90th Birthday Announcement

Roger Huyink

An open house celebrating the 90th birthday of Roger Huyink of Sauk Rapids will be 1-4 p.m. Sunday, June 6, at the Sauk Rapids VFW Post 6992, 901 N. Benton Drive.

Roger requests no gifts, just your presence.

Those who are unable to attend the celebration but would like to send a birthday card can mail it to: Roger Huyink, 330 13th St. N., Apt. 40A, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379.

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Saturday, June 5, 9 a.m. – Overeaters Anonymous. Whitney Senior Center, 1527 Northway Dr., St. Cloud. For more information call Joyce at 320-761-2275, Donna at 320-291-7251 or visit oa.org.

Saturday, June 5, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Spring Spin Fest Fiber Fair. Minnesota-made products, fiber art displays and more. Demonstrations include spinning basics, drop spindle, felting and machine knit lace socks. Free admission. All invited.

Rocking Horse Farm, 25636 County Road 74, St. Cloud.

Sunday-Thursday, June 6-10, 6:30-8:30 p.m. – Rice Community Vacation Bible School. Free to children 4 years old to fifth grade. Five-night event where children learn about God, sing and do activities. Shepherd of the Pines Lutheran Church, 1950 125th St. N.W., Rice.

Monday, June 7, 12:15 p.m. – Rice Area Senior Citizens Monthly Meeting. First Monday of every month. Old Creamery Café, 405 E. Main St., Rice.

Tuesday, June 8, 11 a.m. to noon – Living Waters Food Shelf Dispersal. Living Waters Lutheran Church, 1911 Fourth Ave. N., Sauk Rapids.

Tuesday, June 8, 12:30-6:30 p.m. – American Red Cross Blood Drive. St. Athony’s Catholic Church, 2405 First St. N., St. Cloud. Make an appointment by calling 1-800-733-2767 or visiting redcrossblood.org.

Tuesday, June 8, 6 p.m. – Overeaters Anonymous. Alano Club, 23805 County Road 2, Cold Spring. For more information, call Joyce at 320761-2275, Donna at 320-291-7251 or visit oa.org

Engagement Announcement

Fussy - Olson

Jim and Kathy Olson of Lake Park, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Kayla Ann Olson to Jason Paul Fussy, son of Bernie and Lori Fussy, of Bowlus.

Kayla is a 2015 graduate of Century High School in Bismarck, North Dakota, and a 2019 graduate of the University of North Dakota with a Bachelor of Science in biology. Kayla is pursuing her M.D. degree at the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences in Grand Forks, North Dakota.

Jason is a 2016 graduate of Royalton High School and a 2020 graduate of the University of North Dakota

Tuesday, June 8, 7 p.m. – Watab Township Meeting. Watab Town Hall, 660 75th St. N.W., Sauk Rapids.

Wednesday, June 9, 6-7 p.m. – Living Waters Food Shelf Dispersal. Living Waters Lutheran Church, 1911 Fourth Ave. N., Sauk Rapids.

Thursday, June 10, 3-6 p.m. – Sauk Rapids Market. Coborn’s parking lot, 110 First St. S., Sauk Rapids.

Jason Fussy and Kayla Olson

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Friday, June 11, 11 a.m. to noon – Living Waters Food Shelf Dispersal. Living Waters Lutheran Church, 1911 Fourth Ave. N., Sauk Rapids.

with a Bachelor of Business in marketing. Jason works in equipment sales at Acme Equipment in Grand Forks, North Dakota.

A June 2021 wedding is planned.

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Saturday, June 5, 8-11 a.m. – Benton County Extension Master Gardener Plant Sale. Purchase plants and seek advice from University of Minnesota Extension Master Gardeners. University of Minnesota COVID-19 policies will be followed.

Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School parking lot, 901 First St. S., Sauk Rapids.

spending was in compliance.

– Approved a performance and training software program at a cost of about $1,000 for the initial purchase and setup. The software will have an ongoing cost of about $100 per month. The program will be used to maintain documentation for performance reviews for employees as well as to track trainings of police and reserve officers.

– Approved a $1 wage increase for part-time liquor store employees and an additional $1 increase above their current wage for part-time liquor employees designated as keyholders or team leaders.

Also approved a flat rate wage increase to $15.25 for seasonal public works employees.

The city increased the wages to make their positions more competitive and attractive in today’s job market and retain current employees.

– Approved an equipment purchase of $3,010 for the weight room at the fire station.

Students earn dean’s list honors

ABERDEEN, S.D. – Sauk Rapids residents Annabelle Ellerbusch and Joshua Schloe were named to the Northern State University spring dean’s list for achieving a GPA of 3.5 or greater.

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PHOTO BY TOM FENTON

Members of the Sauk Rapids American Legion Post 254 watch the proceedings during a Memorial Day ceremony May 31 at Sauk Rapids cemeteries.

The American Legion Post 254 members later performed the 21-gun salute to honor those who lost their lives in the line of duty.

Never forget freedom is not free

Area communities host Memorial Day services

BY TOM FENTON & NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

People gathered May 31 to honor and recognize service men and woman who died while serving the country as well as veterans interred in cemeteries here, abroad and in the ocean.

Memorial Day is a federal holiday observed on the final Monday of each May.

Members of the Rice American Legion Post 473, Sauk Rapids American Legion Post 254, Sauk Rapids VFW Post 6992 as well as Auxiliary members and Sons of the American Legion members participated PHOTO BY NATASHA BARBER in the programs that took place at five locations in Representatives of Boy Scouts Troop 120 – Jesse Lorenz (from left), Jude Boden Washnieski, Jackson Dietman, Layton Lorenz, Parker Benton County. Washnieski, Dietman, Mark Kruger and Pierson Weeres – listen to a roll call of interred

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John Heinze, of the Sauk Rapids American Legion Post 254, salutes as the flag is raised during a Memorial Day ceremony May 31 at the Sauk Rapids cemeteries. veterans as part of a Memorial Day service May 31 in Rice. The Rice American About 200 people attended the Legion Post 473 hosted three services, beginning at Langola Township ceremony, shared stories and Cemetery, traveling to Graham Methodist Church Cemetery and ending at enjoyed coffee and donuts on a sunny and pleasant morning.

Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Cemetery.

PHOTO BY NATASHA BARBER

Todd Waytashek (left), Rice American Legion Post 473 member, and Fred Segler, Post 473 commander, perform a roll call of veterans interred at Langola Township Cemetery May 31 in Rice. Nearly 30 names of veterans were recited, and those interred in cemeteries here, abroad or in the ocean were also recognized.

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Rice American Legion and Auxiliary honor guard members – Kim Rauch (from left), Jan Hovda, Kenneth Albers, Rose Deters, Jim Segler and Mark Soderholm – stand at attention May 31 at Langola Township Cemetery in Rice.

Accompanying the group was Floyd Hinkemeyer (not pictured) who posted the Purple Heart flag in honor of wounded combat veterans.

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Compost Last week, we looked at mulch which is used on top of the soil in gardens. Compost is used differently in the garden.

Compost is mixed into the soil to improve it by adding GREEN AND nutrients which GROWING IN BENTON is what fertilizer COUNTY does. It improves BY LINDA G. TENNESON the texture of soil by keeping the individual particles from gluing themselves together and decreasing the amount of air in the soil. It also improves soil drainage. Both hard-packed clay soils and sandy soils benefit from the addition of compost. In addition, it is a good way to recycle weeds and leaves.

Compost is made by mixing brown stuff, which has a lot of carbon, with green stuff, which has a lot of nitrogen, and using water, air and time to encourage them to decompose. These items are placed in a pile, usually in layers, preferably with some soil, kept damp with water or rain and left to heat up. The materials are then mixed or turned every few weeks. Keeping the pile together in a container or bin encourages it to heat up and speed up the decomposition.

Containers should be 3-feet square or larger and may be made of wood, wire fencing, bricks or any material that keeps the pile together. Plastic bins that may be rotated or turned are sold by gardening companies but are not necessary. Composting may be done without containers, but the edges of the pile may not decompose or become compost as quickly.

Green stuff includes green leaves, coffee grounds, tea leaves, grass clippings and vegetable scraps from the kitchen.

Brown stuff includes straw, brown leaves, sawdust, dried grass, dryer lint and shredded newspaper. Manure from vegetarian animals such as cows, horses or rabbits or fertilizer may also be added to the pile.

Egg shells may also be composted, but not whole eggs, meat scraps or dairy because those items will attract rodents. The green stuff and brown stuff are layered in the beginning and water is added so the material is as damp as a wrung-out sponge. Additional water is added as needed to maintain dampness. Do not add fertilizer that also has herbicide or pesticide in it.

The idea is that fungi, bacteria and insects will work to break down the material and turn it into crumbly, dark finished compost. Compost piles should heat up from the decomposition process. Use a pitchfork or similar item to mix the layers, moving the material on the edges of the pile into the center. The mixing process may be done by having two or three containers and moving the material from the first container to the second one as the decomposition progresses. Decomposition occurs best when the outside air is at least 55 degrees. The compost is finished when the pile has shrunk to half its original size and should smell earthy.

Composting will also occur if the material is piled together without trying to keep approximately equal parts of green stuff to brown stuff and not ever turning or mixing the pile or keeping it damp. This kind of pile will also become compost, but the process may take a year or more. If left too long, the bottom of the pile will continue to decompose and become rich black soil.

Visit extension.umn.edu/managing-soiland-nutrients/composting-home-gardens for additional details on composting.

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

EDITORIAL

A quick break, then summer school The 2020-21 school year officially timelines. Face masks and coverings will came to an end June 3. Thank you to all be required in common areas of the disdistrict staff, students, families and the trict’s K-8 buildings as face coverings conSauk Rapids-Rice community for a suctinue to be required for school-aged child cessful completion to a challenging year. care programs such as KidStop and Rice While we look forward to a warm and Kids’ Club. Summer school students in relaxing summer break, many students and kindergarten through grade 8 can remove staff will take a short weekend break and face coverings when in their classrooms return to district buildings where summer and when outdoors. Summer programschool begins Tuesday, June 8. ming will be in-person, and the summer RAPIDS-RICE sessions will not be extended beyond the Summer school consists of three sum- SAUK SCHOOL DISTRICT mer programs tailored specifically to meet SUPERINTENDENT scheduled end date. the needs of students: extended school We look forward to seeing all students

BY BRADLEY D. year-special education, targeted services and all staff for the beginning of the 2021BERGSTROM for kindergarten through grade 8 and credit 22 school year. recovery for grades 9 through 12. More than 100 disSummer school dates, times and locations trict staff will support these programs for students in – Early childhood extended school year-special preschool through grade 12 this summer. education at Hillside: This year, with additional summer school fundMondays through Thursdays from June 1 to July ing provided by the state, the district is able to offer 1, 9-11 a.m. summer school transportation to each building from – Elementary summer school (Mississippi the student’s home or nearby bus stop; breakfast and a Heights, Pleasantview and Rice): hot lunch for all summer school students at no charge Mondays through Fridays from June 8 to July 2, due to the extension of the United States Department 7:30-11:30 a.m. of Agriculture free lunch program through Sept. 30; *Mississippi Heights Elementary School summer and important and relevant lessons, discussions and school will take place at the Sauk Rapids-Rice Midactivities for all grade levels surrounding social emo- dle School due to a summer building maintenance tional learning. project at MHES. Elementary level summer school students will – Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School summer participate in varied and engaging learning experi- school: ences – not more of the same. Small group instrucMondays through Fridays from June 8 through tion, positive social interactions focused on sports July 2, 8-11 a.m. and physical activities in conjunction with related – Sauk Rapids-Rice High School summer school: lessons and discussion will be featured, and student Mondays through Thursdays from June 8 through progress will be reviewed based on assessments.

July 20, 7:30-11:15 a.m.

Secondary level summer school students will be *There is a third instructional block from 11:30 supported by staff in their quest to focus on their in- a.m. to 1 p.m. for students who need additional dividual credit recovery needs and will participate in time in the afternoon and can self-transport. instruction surrounding positive social interactions – Secondary extended school year-special educathat promote finding academic, social and emotional tion programming at the high school: success, and building confidence.

Mondays through Thursdays from June 8 through The district will continue to follow current COV- July 1, 8:15-11:15 a.m.

ID-19 protocols including quarantine procedures and

Absence to grow

“Sometimes God can do more in your We’ll see God does not need us. The work absence, and it’s not that you’re gone, it’s is a gift to us to be honored enough to partthat you made such an impact when you ner with him. He will always raise up those were there.” he needs in our absence.

My wise friend told me these words Here is where we must learn to surrenof encouragement, and I’ve shared them der. If we surrender our ministry to what with many others since. What does it look God is willing it for, we will loosen our like to leave something you love while begrip and go where he is leading us and trust ing led somewhere else? What about all God is rising up people to step into our the work we put into whatever it is we are shoes. Your impact while you were there LIFE BY FAITH leaving? Whatever it is, God has plans for makes the work you have accomplished

BY MERCY NYGAARD continue to do well because people were his glory.

When God has ignited something in loved and equipped to do the work. It is your heart, and you begin great efforts to get to know God’s work God’s way, and we must trust him with others and help them in some capacity, leaving them the timing. If it becomes more successful in our abcan leave you in fear of many things. Here are only sence, laying down our pride will cause us to cheer two fears. The fear of everything you worked on fall- from afar. ing apart and the fear that it is even more successful So far, I have given my friend’s advice to a young now that you are gone. Both are real fears. Here is teacher who was teaching in Thailand for 1.5 years how to get over them: time, relationships, awe of God and was sad to leave her students. Also, to another and surrender. young woman who is moving out of state indefinitely When you spend time in God’s word, getting to on Sunday, who ministers to so many girls younger know him and loving him, not only do you begin to than her. There have been more I’ve shared that adplant your identity in him, but you learn how any work vice with, and itis something that is freeing to know. you do is heartily for him and not for man. Also, when It’s God’s work, not ours. We do it God’s way, not our you spend time in God’s word just to be with him, you way. And we trust him with the timing, not force the learn to love others. Loving others, building relation- timing to help God. ships, sharing life together and sharing the same work When we’ve done all we can to ensure we’ve brings the opportunity for discipleship. This disciple- worked heartily for the Lord and something leads ship equips others with the know-how to continue us to move along, we can have the reassurance that what the Lord had you begin. If you’ve let God guide sometimes God can do more in our absence. And, it’s your heart to where he needs it to move and you’ve not that we’re gone, it’s that we made such an impact worked heartily for him, it is going to lead to awe and while we were there because God was behind us all wonder. You’ll start to see others’ gifts and those you the way. are discipling rising up to offer their gifts in service.

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Commissioners deal with mishandled road project Easement language change needed

BY JAKOB KOUNKEL STAFF WRITER

FOLEY – One day before Knife River Corporation was supposed to start construction on County Road 55, Benton County commissioners added an item to their June 1 meeting agenda to give the county’s engineer, Chris Byrd, consensus on moving forward after a mishandling of the project’s easement procurement.

The city of Rice obtained a trail easement for the road instead of a highway easement. A highway easement agreement with landowners, whose property the county is looking to construct on, grants Benton County the right to construct and maintain the highway in those areas. A trail easement only allows for trail-related work.

The work on County Road 55 is a joint project between the city of Rice and Benton County. While the county is largely in charge of construction, it was the city’s duty to obtain easement agreements with adjacent property owners.

However, the city obtained the wrong kind of

easement with property owners, though Byrd said there could have been confusion as to what type of acquisition was needed for the project as the city of Rice was hoping to obtain federal funding for a related trail. Byrd said because the city might eventually look to construct a trail along County Road 55 to Bend in the River Regional Park, the city may have thought it needed to obtain a trail easement instead of a highway easement.

Byrd said a trail easement cannot be used when expanding the highway – only a highway easement is sufficient for the project.

The purpose of the County Road 55 project is to expand the roadway so the route has 12-foot driving lanes and 6-foot shoulders.

The roadway right now is 33 feet wide and the county is expanding it to 60 feet, meaning the county needs an extra 27 feet of highway easement. Another 15 feet would be needed for the future trail.

“In a highway easement, you can put pedestrian facilities in, but it doesn’t work the other way around,” Byrd said. “I think that’s maybe where some of the confusion

Miss Sauk Rapids from front

The youth will participate in an educational program the week of June t 14 and will be judged on an interview, essay, stage question and evening gown presentation on the day of the pageant.

In addition to the royalty representing Sauk Rapids at events through-

out the year, Miss Sauk Rapids will have the opportunity to participate in the Minneapolis Aquatennial July 21-24.

Lindsey Trimbo, Kathi Sauerer and Marla Elness are coordinating the Miss Sauk Rapids pageant. All have experience in pageantry.

came in.”

The city of Rice declined to comment. Rice City Clerk Julie Fandel said the city council will discuss the issue more at its meeting Monday, June 7.

The major problem stemming from the mishandling is the potential for delay costs to the project contractors, Byrd said.

Contractors have a specific amount of time to get the work done alongside other jobs they may have taken, so they have carefully orchestrated schedules to follow.

If the county notifies the contractor they cannot begin work when they were scheduled and prepared to do so, Byrd said legal claims could arise against the county, which commissioners noted should be paid by the city if delay costs come to fruition.

“Timing is tight,” Byrd said, noting especially in Minnesota. “Maybe a few days or a week isn’t so bad until you fast-forward to the end of the year when (weather) makes it tough to continue working – then you wish you would’ve had an extra week in June.”

Commissioners told

“Marla asked about the potential name changing back, and I was all for it,” Trimbo said. “My mom (Kathi) is doing the bookkeeping, and we are all on board.”

The city of Sauk Rapids hosted a Miss Sauk Rapids pageant from 1966-80. After a hiatus, Elness and a small committee reestablished Miss Sauk Rapids in 2004. The pageant’s name changed to the Sauk Rapids Commu-

Byrd to get in contact with the contractor, hoping they could start the project elsewhere where the easement issue was not a factor. Byrd did just that, and he said the contractor was willing to start at a different portion of the project.

In the meantime, the county is looking to obtain highway easement agreements with landowners on the project. If the trail easement paperwork is recorded, making it an official document, undoing that work and submitting the correct paperwork could cause significant delays on the project.

“It’s harder to undo something that’s been recorded because it becomes official documentation that says this is what it is,” Byrd said. … “The contractor is being cooperative, which we appreciate.”

In other board news: – Commissioners adopted a new class and compensation system due to what county administrator Monty Headley said was a “significant problem with pay equity.” Though the new system will not be implemented until after negotiations with the county’s eight bargaining groups, it provides for new maximum salaries, a new pay grade scale, and title and classification changes.

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PUBLIC NOTICES SUMMONS NOTICE STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF BENTON DISTRICT COURT SEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No.: 05-FA-21-781 Case Type: Dissolution without Children SUMMONS Without Real Estate In Re the Marriage of: Elizabeth Renee Berry Petitioner and Paris Terrill Berry Respondent THE STATE OF MINNESOTA TO THE ABOVENAMED RESPONDENT: WARNING: Your spouse has filed a lawsuit against you for dissolution

of your marriage. A copy of the paperwork regarding the lawsuit is served on you with this summons.

This summons is an official document from the court that affects your rights.

Read this summons carefully. If you do not understand it, contact an attorney for legal advice.

1. The Petitioner (your spouse) has filed a lawsuit against you asking for dissolution of your marriage (divorce). A copy of the Petition for Dissolution of Marriage is attached to this Summons.

2. You must serve upon Petitioner and file with the court a written Answer to the Petition for Dissolution of Marriage, and you must pay the required filing fee.

Answer forms are available

from the court adminstrator’s office. You must serve your Answer upon Petitioner within thirty (30) days of the date you were served with this Summons, not counting the day of service.

If you do not serve and file your Answer, the court may give your spouse everything he or she is asking for in the Petition for Dissolution of Marriage.

3. This proceeding does not involve real property.

IF YOU VIOLATE ANY OF THESE PROVISIONS, YOU WILL BE SUBJECT TO SANCTIONS BY THE COURT Dated: May 7, 2021 /s/ Elizabeth Renee Berry Sauk Rapids, MN

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NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S NOTICE ship; Joe Doe and Mary Five (5), Church Hill East, STATE OF MINNESOTA Rowe, whose true names are according to the plat and COUNTY OF BENTON survey thereof on file and of Case Type: 10 (Mortgage unknown to Plaintiff, record in the Office of the Defendants.

Foreclosure) NOTICE IS HEREBY County Recorder in and for DISTRICT COURT GIVEN, that under and by Benton, County, Minnesota SEVENTH JUDICIAL virtue of a Findings of Fact, (the “Property”).

DISTRICT The time allowed by law Conclusions of Law, Order Court File No: for Judgment and Judgment for redemption by Mortgag05-CV-20-2080 entered in the above entitled or or Mortgagor’s personal NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S action on May 6, 2021, a representatives or assigns is SALE UNDER FIND- certified copy of which has six (6) months after the date INGS OF FACT, CON- been delivered to me, direct- of sale.

CLUSIONS OF LAW, OR- ing the sale of real property Dated: May 19, 2021 BENTON COUNTY DER FOR JUDGMENT hereinafter described to satSHERIFF AND JUDGMENT (REAL isfy the amount found and

By Troy Heck adjudged due said Plaintiff PROPERTY) Deputy in the above-entitled action Mark J. Maas, as Trustee of from said Defendant, Kelly Dated: May 11, 2021 the Carol Probst Smith Re- Pamela Maas, the under- RINKE NOONAN vocable Living Trust Dated signed Sheriff of Benton Benjamin B. Bohnsack June 4, 2012, as Amended, County will sell at public (#319399) auction, to the highest bid- Suite 300 US Bank Plaza Plaintiff, der, for cash, on July 8, Building vs.

Kelly Pamela Maas; Great 2021, at 10:00 a.m., at the 1015 W. St. Germain St. River Federal Credit Union; Benton County, Sheriff’s P.O. Box 1497 Church Hill East Homeown- Office, 581 Highway 23, St. Cloud, MN 56302-1497 er’s Association; and XYZ Foley, Minnesota, in said (320) 251-6700 Corporation; ABC Partner- County and State, the prem- (320) 656-3500 fax ises and real estate described Email: Bbohnsack@Rinkein said Judgment and De- Noonan.com Attorneys for Plaintiff cree, to-wit: R-20-6B Lot Eleven (11), Block

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Benton County Board of Adjustment will conduct public hearings on June 17th, 2021 in the Commissioner’s Room, Benton County Government Center, Foley, beginning at 7:00 p.m. to consider the following: 1. Jacob and Ashley Meierhofer requesting a variance to construct a house 40 ft. from the south property line (50 ft. required) in the R-3 Residential District. Pursuant to Sections 7.6.6(B)(1)(b)(i) and 11.5.1. The affected property is described as follows: Lot 3, Block 2, Lake Andrew, Section 26, Watab Township. The on-site inspection of this property will be made at approximately 1:25 p.m. on June 17th, 2021.

2. Ronald Welle and Patty Meyer requesting a variance to replace an existing, legal non-conforming cabin that is 37ft from the ordinary high water mark (100ft required) and 46ft to the right of way (65ft required) in the R-3 Residential District.

Pursuant to Sections 7.6.6(B)(1)(a), 7.14.5(C)(1) and 11.5.1.

The affected property is described as follows: part of Gov’t Lot 4, Section 34, Watab Township. The on-site inspection of this property will be made at approximately 1:45 p.m. on June 17th, 2021.

For information on how to attend the public hearing by phone or computer, contact the Department of Development before 4:30 p.m. on the day of the meeting at 320/968-5065 or Roxanne.achman@co.benton.mn.us FR-22-1B

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BENTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING MINUTES May 18, 2021 The Benton County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on May 18, 2021 in the Benton County Board Room in Foley, MN with Commissioners Beth Schlangen, Ed Popp, Scott Johnson, 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.

County Administrator Montgomery Headley requested to add Consent Item # 11 to the agenda for an application for an Exempt Permit for Clear Lake Lions and Resolution to hold a raffle at Goodfella’s Bar & Grill 14351 78th St NE Foley, MN 56329 on June 5, 2021; Headley also requested the addition of a closed session of the County Board under MN Statutes §13D.05, Subdivision 3(b), under attorney-client privilege at approximately 10:30 AM; last, Headley requested the closed session pursuant to MN Statutes §13D.03, Subdivision 1 to consider strategy for labor negotiations, which was at the end of the agenda at 9:55 AM to be moved to 9:05 AM after the employee recognition for Sandy Block. Motion by Johnson and seconded by Heinen to approve the amended agenda. Motion carried unanimously.

Heinen requested the Chair to cancel today’s scheduled Ditch Authority meeting and move it to June 1st. Motion by Johnson to move the Ditch Authority meeting to Tuesday, June 1, 2021. Seconded by Heinen. Motion carried unanimously.

Present to speak under Open Forum: on behalf of the Foley American Legion, Duane J. Walter, 7665 Ronneby Road NE Foley, MN 56329, presented a plaque to the County Board that recognized Benton County for its contributions and assistance provided to Foley American Legion Post # 298 in the establishment of a Veterans Memorial. Walter invited all to attend the dedication ceremony that will be held on Monday, May 31, 2021 (Memorial Day) at 11:00 AM at the Veteran’s Memorial site. After the ceremony, there will be a picnic lunch provided at the Foley American Legion in which all are invited to attend.

Gapinski requested that Consent Agenda item # 4 be “pulled” for further discussion. Motion by Heinen, seconded by Johnson to approve the remaining Consent Agenda: 1) approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of May 4, 2021 as written; 2) approve the Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes of April 19, 2021 as written; 3) approve the Special Board Meeting Minutes of May 11, 2021 as written; 5) approve the recommendations of the County Board Class and Comp Appeal Subcommittee; 6) approve application for MN Lawful Gambling Exempt Permit and authorize the Chair to sign; 7) approve and accept the annual Emergency Management Performance Grant and authorize the Chair to sign; 8) approve the final payment to Knife River Corporation – North Central for tied projects SAP 005-606-020, SP 005-070-007, SP 005-604-027, and SP 005-608-009 and authorize the Chair to sign; 9) approve the amendment to DOC Work Release agreement and authorize the Chair to sign; 10) accept and file the VSO quarterly report; 11) approve application for Exempt Permit and Resolution for the Clear Lake Lions to hold a raffle at Goodfella’s Bar & Grill located at 14351 78th St NE Foley, MN 56329 on June 5, 2021 and authorize the Chair to sign. Motion carried unanimously. Regarding Consent Agenda item # 4 (approve the Proclamation to designate the week of May 16 - 22, 2021 as Emergency Medical Services Week) Gapinski wanted to take a moment to recognize those individuals and what they have done for the County, State and Country after going through the pandemic. Motion by Gapinski, seconded

by Johnson to approve Consent Agenda # 4 approving the Proclamation to designate the week of May 16 – 22, 2021 as Emergency Medical Services Week and authorize the Chair to sign. Motion carried unanimously.

Next, Social Services Supervisor Bruce DeGrote took a moment to recognize Benton County employee Sandy Block for being nominated for the Employee Recognition Award under the category of “Inspirational Leader.” Block has been with Benton County for 45 years and works in our Child Protection unit as a Social Services Administrative Aide. Block was nominated because of her everyday leadership, her willingness to perform extra duties/expanded roles and her assistance on special projects that come up in Human Services.

Motion by Heinen, seconded by Gapinski to recess the Regular County Board meeting at 9:11 AM to conduct a closed meeting of the County Board under MN Statutes §13D.05, Subdivision 3(b) as permitted by the attorneyclient privilege. Motion carried unanimously.

The Regular Board meeting reconvened at 10:02 AM. Next, Department of Development (DoD) Director Roxanne Achman conducted a Public Hearing to consider Ordinance No. 481 amending Benton County Development Code Ordinance No. 477. As explained by Achman, with the adoption of the new development code, DoD began allowing for the subdivision of property 10 acres or greater to be split by a certificate of survey rather than by platting. Within our minor and major subdivision section, we missed changing “the residual lot if 20 acres or larger may be depicted by a certificate of survey or be platted.”

Ordinance No. 481 changes 20 acres to 10 acres. The Public Hearing was opened by Chair Popp at 10:03 AM. No one from the public was present for the Public Hearing.

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on this agenda item. There was no official action required by an affected Township according to Achman. Motion

by Johnson to approve Ordinance No. 481 amending the County Development Code Ordinance No. 477. Seconded

by Gapinski. Motion carried unanimously.

Then, Benton Economic Partnership (BEP) Director Amanda Othoudt would like to partner with the County and area cities in Benton County to conduct a Housing Study for Benton County. This came up during the discussion of the Foley wastewater connection to St. Cloud, anticipating this will bring in new possibilities for residential and industrial development. Othoudt stated that it’s important to understand the needs for housing in our County. Othoudt believes that the County has not done a comprehensive Housing Study in the past and feels it’s a good idea to understand what the housing need/demand is now and for the future. Othoudt has talked to the cities in Benton County and all are in favor of a Housing Study.

However, only one city has set aside money to help cover the costs for a study. Othoudt asked the County Board if they would be interested in moving forward to see what the cost to complete the housing study would be and to see if we can use the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to help cover the costs. The last Housing Study Othoudt participated in cost approximately $40,000 to $50,000. The benefits would be that we could use the study for policy decisions for both cities and the County, and to identify what our housing need is. Othoudt stated that this is a document that we could give to developers that are interested in developing housing in the County. Gapinski added that this is a plan that can be updated every three years, so once we do the initial study, it gets substantially more inexpensive as you go. Johnson asked about the ARPA dollars and if Othoudt knows if those dollars can be spent towards a study. Othoudt has not heard either way yet, but she will keep watching for updates. Othoudt added that this is not something that needs to be done right away but should be done within the next upcoming months. Heinen asked about how long of a process this would be and Othoudt anticipated the study to last about three to six months. Popp asked if we would look to the cities to help with covering the costs of the study and Othoudt said they could, but the last housing study she participated in, the County funded the entire study because it was a huge benefit to the entire County. Gapinski stated that developers do use the studies for future development and if one business comes to this area that would pay for the study. Gapinski feels that funding for this could fall under ARPA and that we could tie in our Broadband needs to the Housing Study. Othoudt is asking the County Board for a consensus to move forward with collecting information for the Housing Study. It was the consensus of the County Board to continue gathering more information about a Housing Study and bring this item back to a future Board meeting.

Next, Othoudt invited Jim Martinson to facilitate a presentation in support of certification as a “Telecommuter Forward” community. Martinson explained that certification includes selecting a contact person, as the single point of contact for coordinating telecommuting opportunities within Benton County and to provide objectives such as partnering with broadband providers, realtors, economic development professionals, employers, employees and other telecommuting stakeholders. We would communicate and partner with broadband providers and economic development professionals to develop common goals, and we would promote telecommuter-friendly workspaces, such as business incubators with telecommuting spaces, if such a workspace has been established in the political subdivision at the time the political subdivision adopts the resolution. We would also create familiarity with broadband mapping tools and other state-level resources while maintaining regular communication with the state broadband office. We would also make regular reports to the governing body of the political subdivision. Martinson asked to adopt the Resolution in support of Telecommuting opportunities and Telecommuter Forward Certification.

Motion by Johnson to adopt the Resolution for certification for the Telecommuter Forward Community. Seconded by Gapinski. Headley stated that when he got the Resolution, he placed himself as the single point of contact and asked if there would be someone more appropriate for that role.

Martinson said that he would be happy to be the single point of contact. Johnson amended his motion to include Jim Martinson as the contact person. Seconded by Gapinski. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion by Johnson and seconded by Heinen to recess the Regular County Board meeting at 10:32 AM to conduct a closed meeting of the County Board under MN Statutes §13D.03, Subdivision 1 to consider strategy for labor negotiations.

Regular County Board was reconvened at 11:21 AM. Next, Headley wanted to discuss the Foley to St. Cloud fiber connection and the County’s financial commitment to this project. Headley would like to leave the meeting today with a formal financial commitment to this project. Headley informed the County Board there was a Special Meeting of the Foley City Council where Othoudt, Johnson and Headley were in attendance. The City Council discussed the fiber installation and additional costs the city may incur due to changes to the plans to accommodate what Benton County would like to see. The City estimates those additional costs to be about $35,000. Headley stated there was a motion yesterday at the meeting saying that the County can own it, provided we are willing to pay for these incremental costs. The City also identified another $10,000

it had already spent to obtain easements, legal fees and engineering for a total cost of $45,000. The City of Foley believes that the County should cover these costs by virtue of the County owning the fiber. Headley asked the County Board if they are comfortable committing to covering the City’s costs, and secondly the underlying cost of the fiber itself. The latest estimate was about $288,000 to install the armored fiber. The City of Foley has already paid about $451,000 for engineering and design work for the sewer pipeline, according to Foley City Administrator Sarah Brunn. Johnson wanted to publicly give a “shout out” to the City of Foley for creating this opportunity. Johnson feels we are looking at ARPA funding for this, and even if we didn’t have that money coming he would still want to find a way to provide funding for this project. Johnson believes this is bigger than just the City of Foley, and it is an opportunity for us to expand the County’s broadband. Gapinski seconded the motion but asked for clarifications. Gapinski wants to work with the City of Foley on the $45,000 cost and make sure we can get that as cost effective as we can.

Gapinski also wants to bring in the Foley School District to find out what they can “bring to the table”. Popp questioned if the County needs to own this fiber and what the annual cost would be. Gapinski said that annual costs of locates would be directed towards the carrier that takes over the fiber. Headley added that bringing fiber to Foley addresses the City’s broadband needs, but also the needs of City residents to access high-speed internet service. Popp stated that even if ARPA funds were not available he would be in favor this project. Popp then asked if Arvig was going to be our provider. Brunn said that they do not have any committed financial partners yet but would work with Arvig. Gapinski stated that we would request RFP’s from multiple providers and then decide which ones are best suited to help the County. Motion by Johnson as follows: 1) the County would have ownership of the fiber from Minnesota Truck Headquarters to Trunk Highway 25, 2) the County would cover the cost of the fiber installation up to $325,000, and 3) the County would cover the City’s costs to make revisions to their plans up to $45,000, with the understanding that we are going to continue discussions with the City of Foley about what those costs are. Headley noted that there will still be a gap and that is still something we will have to address, but for now we are basically just getting the fiber to Foley. Seconded by Gapinski. Motion carried unanimously.

Next, Headley wanted to discuss our broadband project direction and how the County should pursue the deployment of broadband service into underserved areas of the County. Given there are substantial Federal funds involved, Headley feels there should be a competitive process where you put out an RFP and providers apply for and are awarded grants. Headley would like to hear from the County Board on what they think this process would look like. Gapinski said that we will need to continue having discussions with more providers to get a better understanding of what they would be looking for, plus we need to get our opinion out there on what we are looking for from a County standpoint.

After that’s done, then we can prepare an RFP to be sent out. We would likely have to hire someone to put together an RFP for us. Headley stated we should find where the underserved areas of the County are and go to providers to let them know what we would like them to make proposals on. Gapinski feels this will need to be a conversation that goes both ways. Headley asked for a motion to appoint members to the Broadband Subcommittee. Johnson, Gapinski, Headley, Brunn, a member from BEP, IT Director Steve Stang, and possibly the City of Sauk Rapids and the other cities within the County would be the appointed members of the Broadband Project Subcommittee. Motion

by Heinen to appoint a Broadband Committee as discussed, and seconded by Popp. Motion carried unanimously.

The Regular County Board meeting was recessed at 11:46 AM to conduct a Human Services Board Meeting.

Regular Board meeting reconvened at 11:51 AM. Next, Board members reported on Commissioner updates and recent meetings they attended on behalf of the County.

There were no Commissioner concerns to be discussed at this time.

Next, the County Board set future Committee of the Whole meetings: AMC District V Meeting on Monday, June 14, 2021 at the Northern Lights Ballroom at 10376 112th Ave, Milaca, MN starting at 8:00 AM; Foley to St. Cloud Fiber meeting with Johnson, Gapinski and Othoudt at Falcon National Bank on May 5, 2021; discussion on Highway road program issues in the County Boardroom on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at 9:00 AM; discussion with Department heads on Countywide space needs in the County Boardroom on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at 9:00 AM; and the future Human Services Committee of the Whole Meetings the location will change from the County Boardroom to the Human Services 3rd Floor Conference Room on Monday, June 7, 2021, Monday, September 13, 2021 and Monday, December 13, 2021, all at 10:00 AM. Motion

by Johnson and seconded by Heinen to approve the future Committee of the Whole Meetings. Motion carried unanimously.

Meeting adjourned at 12:20 PM. Edward D. Popp, Chair Benton County Board of Commissioners ATTEST: Montgomery Headley Benton County Administrator R-22-1B

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Sauk Rapids sisters bonding through sports

Voit girls continue family athletic success

BY TOM FENTON STAFF WRITER

Athletics have always been a big thing for the Voit family.

If a volleyball, basketball or softball is in the vicinity of Cathedral High School, it is almost a certainty Rachel or Ella Voit are not far away.

This spring, the Crusader softball team is reaping the benefits of the Voits’ latest chapter of “Sister Act.” Rachel and Ella – who live in Sauk Rapids with their parents Jeff and Michelle – are continuing the family tradition of Voit success for Cathedral softball, which entered the Section 6AA playoffs with a 12-8 record. Rachel, a junior, is pounding the ball at the plate and anchors the infield from second base. Ella is a freshman and has established herself as the team’s top pitcher.

They are typical sisters on and off the field. They like to get coffee, hang out with teammates and chill to their favorite music. In competition, Rachel and Ella are learning how to feed off each other and thrive on positive energy.

“Ella and I are really close,” Rachel said. “One

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The Voit sisters, Ella (left) and Rachel, of Sauk Rapids, take a knee at the Cathedral versus Sauk Rapids-Rice softball game May 25 in Sauk Rapids. Ella, a freshman pitcher, and Rachel, a junior infielder, have helped lead the Cathedral softball team to a winning 2021 season.

thing that really helps our relationship on the field is Ella’s positivity and energetic personality. I think it really helps both of us to get out of slumps and pick ourselves up.”

Basketball season was the first time the sisters have shared the same floor in high school sports. They are getting to know each other’s tendencies while enjoying the process.

“We are both lucky we get along so well,”

Ella said. “I can always count on Rachel to calm me down on the mound or in everyday life. We have gotten used to having each other out there.”

Their relationship is mutually exclusive in helping one another thrive. Rachel has been torrid with the bat with a .437 average including four doubles, two triples and is second on the team with 28 RBIs. Ella is hitting .300 with a home run and 5 RBIs. It is her right arm, however, that has helped spark Cathedral to a winning season. Ella has started 17 of 20 games, winning 10 of them with 58 strikeouts.

Todd Dingmann is in his first season as

Cathedral head coach but is familiar with the Voit sisters from coaching Waite Park youth programs for nine years.

He said their presence has played a huge role in the team’s success.

“Both girls have been very important,” Dingmann said. “Ella keeps us in games with throwing strikes and is always cheering her teammates on. Rachel has made some big plays in the field and is solid at second base. They are great role models for our younger players.”

Rachel and Ella are not the first Voit girls to make waves for Cathedral.

Older sister Megan starred in softball and also was a standout basketball player. She is playing Division II basketball for the University of Mary.

While Ella is the one learning from Rachel now, it was Rachel learning from Megan a few years ago. Rachel was a freshman when Megan was a senior in basketball, and Rachel is glad she had a big sister to help lead the way.

That relationship continues even from a distance with Megan being in Bismarck, North Dakota.

“Being a freshman on varsity with such amazing seniors that year was very nerve wracking,” Rachel said. “Megan was always there to look up to and always had your back. Even when in Bismarck at school, she still has such a positive and constructive attitude,

especially when I have a tough game. She also always preaches that winning isn’t always the most important thing, even though it is a lot of fun. She has helped Ella and I grow a lot as people through sports.”

All three girls came by their athletic talent naturally. Jeff and Michelle both enjoyed excellent high school careers.

Jeff helped lead Rocori to the Class AA boys basketball championship in 1988 (when there were only two classes). Michelle played basketball and softball for Little Falls and played Division III softball for one year.

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catching softballs in the yard, and coaching youth teams were a constant in their formative years.

“They both are such good role models for us girls because of their strong work ethic and that has helped us grow into the athletes we are today,” Rachel said.

For Ella, she has three more years of high school competition and has no plans of giving her parents time off.

“Both of them have spent hours sitting on a bucket catching for me,” Ella said. “My mom has helped me find balance between school, life and sports. My dad is always willing to drive me to the gym to shoot or pitch and has taught us that if we want to succeed, we need to put the time in.”

A sentiment that will carry the Voit girls further into the game of life.

Cathedral freshman Ella Voit, of Sauk Rapids, unleashes a pitch in the Crusaders game against Sauk Rapids-Rice on a gusty day May 27 at Sauk Rapids-Rice High School in Sauk Rapids. Voit was the winning pitcher.

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Cathedral junior Rachel Voit rounds second on her way to a triple during the Crusaders 12-2 victory over Sauk Rapids-Rice May 27 at Sauk Rapids-Rice High School in Sauk Rapids. Voit, a Sauk Rapids resident, is among Cathedral’s offensive leaders with a .437 batting average.

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Sauk Rapids-Rice/ Sartell returns bulk of offense next season

BY TOM FENTON STAFF WRITER

The end of a season in high school sports is rarely easy.

The emotions of dealing with competing for the last time is real, which four seniors on the Sauk Rapids-Rice/Sartell boys lacrosse team experienced June 1.

The Storm’n Sabres took the field for what turned out to be the last time, losing 18-8 to Rogers in the first round of the Section 8A tournament in Rogers. The eighthseeded Royals clamped down on what had been a powerful SRRS

attack to earn the win. The Storm’n Sabres were the ninth seed and finished the season with a 5-8 record.

“I was proud of the guys’ effort this year,” SRRS coach Jake Sailor said. “We progressed each practice, and they grew together as a group.”

The Storm’n Sabres were balanced offensively as eight players scored. Easton Portner, Aiden Hilger, Bennett Crane, Aiden Lang, John Claypool, Alec Hamak, Camron Rohe and Parker McCabe each found the net.

It was the final game for seniors Cobi Kiffmeyer, Avery Kouba, Carter Swenson and Conner Vogt.

“We will miss our seniors and wish them the best of luck in the future,” Sailor said. “We are excited and will be spending time this off season developing the

younger guys.”

The list of returning players is long and full of talent, including top scorers in juniors Aiden Hilger and Easton Portner and sophomore John Claypool. Hilger finished with 38 goals and 25 assists, Portner added 20 goals and 26 assists with Claypool finishing with 13 goals and 19 assists.

“I felt like, in general, I had a good start to my high school career, but I also had my ups and downs this season,” said Claypool, who attends Sauk Rapids-Rice High School. “I think next year I really want to show everyone how good I can really be. I want to make it to state like anyone would, but I think we just need to put everything on the table and have no regrets at the end of this season.”

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Heat greets athletes at CLC Championships

Storm boys, girls each finish 6th t

BY TOM FENTON STAFF WRITER

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Sauk Rapids-Rice high jumper Darci Peterson clears the bar during the Central Lakes Conference Championship track and field meet June 3 at Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School in Sauk Rapids. The Storm girls placed sixth as a team in sweltering conditions.

in the event, which was dominated

by Alexandria.

The boys were led by junior Carter Loesch, who placed second in the 110-meter hurdles and third in the 300 hurdles. Will White had a personal best in the shot put, placing eighth at 42 feet.

Jared Bentrud earned a personal record in the 800, placing fifth in 2 minutes, 2.43 seconds.

The Storm girls were led

by Justus Floren. The senior Sauk Rapids-Rice junior Jacob Blackmore takes off from the starting line during the 3,200-meter relay at the Central Lakes Conference Championship track and field meet June 3 at Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School. The Storm finished eighth in the race with a time of 9:37.9.

all-around standout continued her strong efforts in the jumps, finishing second in the long jump and third in the high jump. SRR also had a fourth-place finish from Hailee Cullen in the discus, and the team had fifth-place finishes from relay teams in the 3,200, 800 and 1,600.

“It was a great day for the girls as we had 25 personalbest performances,” said Loren Finlayson, Storm girls head coach. “What a day. The sixth-place finish is our best in the conference in 14 years.

There were so many great performances that just missed scoring or honorable mention allconference. I am proud to be able Sauk Rapids-Rice high jumper Owen Chilson heads toward the bar during the high jump competition at the Central Lakes Conference Championship track and field meet June 3 at Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School. Chilson cleared the bar at 5 feet, 4 inches to place 11th in the event.

to coach this incredible group of young ladies.”

The team will next be preparing for the Section 8AA Championships. Preliminaries for the section meet are set for Wednesday, June 9, at Sartell’s Riverview Elementary School.

The section finals are scheduled for Saturday, June 12, in Fergus Falls.

Storm girls top eight finishers: 3,200 relay: 5. Sienna Petermeier, Ava JuntunenNovak, Aubrey Marketon and Brynn Karasch 11:20.19. 100 hurdles: 6. Delia Gustofson 17.61. 800 relay: 5. Addison Bemboom, Aneleise Martinson, Annika Broman and Ava Athman 1:56.46. 400 relay: 6. Gabrielle Fernholz, Broman, Mackenzie Felchle and Floren 52.99. 400: 8.

Fernholz 1:05.51. 200: 7. Floren 27.88. 1,600 relay: 5. Bemboom, Petermeier, Fernholz and Felchle 4:24.08. Discus: 4. Cullen 105-09 and 5. Brooke Mushatt 103-5.

Long jump: 2. Floren 17-2. High jump: 3. Floren 4-11.

Storm boys top eight finishers: 3,200 relay: 8. Jacob Blackmore, Lucas Hoffman, Mason Foss and Alex Ostendorf 9:37.9. 110 hurdles: 2. Loesch 16.1. 800 relay: 6. Chayce Larocque, Austin Jansky, Christopher Marten-Rosenow and Ryan Moilanen 1:40.04. 400 relay: 6. White, Cole Gauerke, Tayton Philavanh and Austin Horn 45.82. 400: 6. Gauerke 53.51. 300 hurdles: 3. Loesch 42.88 and 8. Jack O’Brien 45.66.

800: 5. Bentrud 2:02.43. 1,600 relay: 5. Loesch, O’Brien, Bentrud and Gauerke 3:37.46. Shot put: 8. White 42-1. Long jump: 5.

Philavanh 20-2 1/4 and 6. Horn 20-0. High jump: Philavanh 5-6.

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BY TOM FENTON | STAFF WRITER I w The Sauk Rapids-Rice/Sartell girls lacrosse season came e to end with a 13-6 loss to Moorhead June 2 in Moorhead. The I g Ava Juntunen-Novak (left) takes the baton from teammate Sienna Storm’n Sabres stayed competitive for much of the game but t Pietermeier during the 3,200-meter relay at the Central Lakes could not overcome the Spuds.

The team finished the season with a 3-11 record, beating Conference Championship track and field meet June 3 at Sauk Rocori twice and also getting a win over Big Lake.

Rapids-Rice Middle School. The Storm finished fifth in the event.

BY TOM FENTON STAFF WRITER

The Sauk Rapids-Rice softball team is still alive in the Section 8AAA softball tournament.

The fourth-seeded Storm lost a 15-0 decision to topseeded Sartell June 3 at Sartell High School in Sartell. The Sabres, who won their first 15 games to start the season, improved to 17-2 on the season.

SRR dropped to 4-16 and will face sixth-seeded Detroit Lakes at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 8, in Bemidji. The loser of that game will be eliminated. If the Storm beat the Lumberjacks, they will play the Little Falls/ Bemidji winner at 4:30 p.m. in Bemidji.

The Storm advanced in the tournament with a 4-1 win over Little Falls June 1, riding the arm of Anna Schave. The senior pitched a complete game, scattering four hits while striking out eight.

“Anna pitched a great game and our defensive backed her up,” coach Ken Karna said.

“This has been the type of game we have been waiting for.

There were a few key plays in the outfield that kept the Little Falls runners from scoring and it was the difference in the game. We also had some clutch hitting by our seniors and that was great to see.”

The Storm opened the scoring in the third inning and broke the game open with a three-run fifth. Brooke Petermeier, Libbey Mayse and Catie Gilbertson each drove in runs in the inning.

Sophomore Lexi Helmin led the offense, getting three of the team’s 11 hits. Mayse, Petermeier and Schave each added two hits in the victory.

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Calm and increasingly warm conditions greeted athletes at the Central Lakes Conference Championships June 3. Conditions were just as sweltering, albeit with a nice breeze, when the Storm played host to the Mini Mega Meet in early May. Competitors, coaches and volunteers did not seem to mind and had the unanimous opinion that being involved in a tcompetition with nine teams was a welcome site after a season of mostly scaled-down meets due to COVID-19-related protocols.

“The meet went very well,” said Rod Fuchs, Storm boys head coach. “I would personally like to thank all of our former athletes, teachers and volunteers who made this possible.”

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Storm upset No. 1, No. 4 seeds in first two games of playoffs End regular season with split double header

BY JAKOB KOUNKEL STAFF WRITER

Sauk Rapids-Rice baseball head coach Jeff Hille and assistant coach Cody Randt were both right when they echoed each other in saying the section is wide open and they are not afraid of any team in the tournament.

The Storm upset No. 4 ranked St. Francis and No. 1 ranked Big Lake in the first two games of the section playoffs May 28 and June 3, respectively, capping two games that displayed a good mix of pitching, defense and offense.

SRR 10, Big Lake 7 Through the first three frames of the game,

it looked like Big Lake had everything under control.

Their starting pitcher was dominating, they found barrels offensively, and they seemed to be in the right spot at the right time on defense.

But, gritty work from the mound and an explosive offense took over the game in the Storm’s favor. SRR secured a 10-7 victory over the Hornets in Big Lake.

Alex Harren started on the bump for the Storm and toughed out four and two-thirds innings. The Storm only had to use one reliever, Connor Hemker, who brought his kneebuckling breaking ball to the Hornets’ lineup.

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The Sauk Rapids-Rice varsity baseball team celebrated parent’s day during their doubleheader against Fergus Falls May 28 at Bob Cross Park. Pictured are Caleb Neeser with parents Gary and Mary (from left), Brandon Bokelman with parents Cory and Pam, Connor Hemker with parents Jamie and Cheri, Andrew Wollak with parents Jeff and Tracy, Matt Krepp with parents Eric and Jen, Landon Lunser with parents Dick and Karen, and Evan Mader with parents Kelly and Lori.

SRR came alive with eight runs in the fifth inning and one run in the sixth. Nearly everybody contributed offensively in the eighth inning with quality at-bats and hardhit balls. Centerfielder Andrew Harren cracked a home run over the leftcenter field fence for the sole run in the sixth.

SRR 4, St. Francis 2 After closing the season by splitting a doubleheader at home against Fergus Falls May 28, SRR stormed through the first playoff game of the Section 5AAA tournament June 1 against St. Francis.

St. Francis came into the game as the four seed and the Storm at No. 5. With Landon Lunser on the mound, PHOTO BY TOM FENTON SRR triumphed over St. Sauk Rapids-Rice senior Landon Lunser hurls a pitch to Francis 4-2. home plate in the opening game of a doubleheader against Fergus Falls May 28 at Bob Cross Park in Sauk Rapids. The Storm won the opening game 10-0 over the Otters before dropping game two, 12-8.

“Landon threw a heck of a game for us,” Randt said.

Lunser tossed 99 pitches through a seveninning complete game, throwing an impeccable 73% strikes on the day.

He gave up five hits and struck out six, giving up one earned run.

Offensively, the Storm spread hits across nearly the entirety of their lineup, with six players recording a hit. Noah Jensen, Terrence Moody and Lunser each hit a run in.

Storm split doubleheader In the last two games of the season against Fergus Falls May 28 in Sauk Rapids, the Storm won the first in six innings, 10-0, before dropping the second 12-8.

Lunser was effective

in the first game, allowing one hit through six innings on 60 pitches, and the offense was firing on all cylinders. Offensively,

the Storm tallied 10 hits, three from Lunser and Caleb Neeser. Moody recorded two RBIs on a single.

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Sauk Rapids-Rice catcher Matt Krepp squeezes a pitch from Landon Lunser into his glove as the Storm took on Fergus Falls in a regular season-ending doubleheader May 28 at Bob Cross Park in Sauk Rapids. Lunser established himself as a reliable, efficient arm on the mound for the Storm throughout the season.

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Graduate Ava Zeppelin accepts her high school diploma from school board member Mark Hauck.

Members of the class of 2021 toss their caps after receiving their diplomas June 1 in St. Cloud. The ceremony featured speeches by principal Karl Nohner, superintendent Bradley Bergstrom, senior class officers, teacher John Lelwica, valedictorian Alexandra Freihammer, salutatorian Emma Johnson, class president Jared Bentrud and vice class president Musab Nuh.

Friends Gage Foster (front), Logan Eck (back, left) and Justin Scheeler hang out at the senior picnic June 1 at Wilson Park, just outside Sauk Rapids city limits. Students played yard games, signed yearbooks and had lunch after graduation practice at St. Cloud State University.

Musab Nuh, vice president of the class of 2021, accepts his diploma from school board member Lisa Braun.

Jasmine Mbwille accepts her high school Natalie Gerads (left) and Nicole Agre sign yearbooks June diploma from school Graduate Reilly McCormick accepts a beige rose, the class 1 at Wilson Park. Seniors enjoyed a picnic and lawn games board chairman flower, after receiving her diploma. Class colors were before their graduation ceremony.

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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will host a virtual meeting from 9-11:30 a.m. June 17. The meeting platform is Webex, or people may choose to attend by phone.

Attendees will hear a summarized analysis of water levels, groundwater flow, fish habitats and water temperature as it relates to the Little Rock Lake ecosystem. They also will have the opportunity to ask questions and talk about the next steps in the project.

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Seniors Tyler Brambrink (front) and Clay Corrigan pull into the lot with their tractors at Foley High School May 27 in Foley. Being some of the last to arrive, the only problem they had was finding a suitable parking space.

Through rain, Foley High School hosts Tractor Day Tractor Day page 2B

Summer stressors

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SAUK RAPIDS – Stress, heat, handling, transportation and changes in nutrition can all impact performance and reproduction in a beef herd.

Educators from the University of Minnesota Extension hosted a webinar May 13 about summer stressors and what beef producers can do to mitigate impacts. Brenda Miller, Todd County Extension educator, discussed proper handling of beef cattle.

Melissa Runck, Pipestone and Murray counties Extension educator, discussed how to properly transport cattle and deal with heat stress and nutritional stress. Their presenta-

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Reduce stress when handling cattle Some cattle are tame, perhaps even friendly. But chances are, most will have anxiety when approached.

“They’re just like humans,” Miller said.

“We’re all different, and we all have different comfort zones.”

Low-stress cattle handling is not only easier for animals and people involved but can result in a better bottom line for producers, Miller said. Honing in on the animals’ behavior instead of relying on force is part of what makes it easier to get cattle where you want them to go.

When walking toward the herd, be mindful of what cattle need from you and what you need from them, she said. Pay attention to which ones are looking at you, which ones are moving away from you and which ones do not seem to care about your presence.

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In multiples, farmstyle tractors poured into the high school parking lot PHOTOS BY JAKOB KOUNKEL at the front of the school Foley High School senior Greg Miller puts a sizeable dent in the car used during the with their windshield wip- car-smash event May 27 at the school in Foley. Miller dressed for the occasion, sporting ers on full speed. Many ripped jean shorts, a flannel and a hat featuring the American flag. inspected their fellow students’ rigs from inside to out while shielding themRiley Mass, a junior, backs up his tractor into a parking spot at selves from the rain.

Foley High School the morning Some students were of Tractor Day, May 27, in Foley. more attracted to water The implement is an International balloon fights and the carHarvester 300 utility tractor. smash event, where, for a few dollars, high schoolers bought an opportunity to take a sledgehammer to the outside of an old, already-battered vehicle.

After perusing the tractors and taking part in the extra-curricular activities of the morning, most students changed into warm, dry clothes as they kicked off the school day with some fun.

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Cattle have wide-angle vision with a blind spot directly behind them, and their point of balance is at the shoulder. To move the animal forward, the handler should stand behind the point of balance near the rib cage. To move the animal backward, the handler should stand in front of the point of balance, parallel to the neck.

A common mistake handlers make when moving cattle through the alley and into the chute is standing in front of the point of balance, as it is counterintuitive to cattle.

Be sure to have good footing, especially in winter, Miller said. To avoid slipping, have lime, salt or sand on hand.

Two other terms involved with low-stress handling are flight zone and pressure zone.

The flight zone is a cow’s personal space, and the size of it is determined by how uncomfortable the animal is. Cattle have a tendency to move away when the handler approaches or walks deep in their flight zone.

When the handler is outside the flight zone but has entered the pressure zone, cattle will turn and face the handler, paying attention while maintaining a safe distance.

Remaining calm helps cattle develop trust, and in turn they tend not to look at the handler, instead walking straight away. They learn that a calm handler will back up, removing pressure from the flight zone, when they go where the handler wants them to go.

Respect flight and pressure zones because all cattle have different responses, Miller said. Instinctively, most want to return to where they came from.

Miller stressed the importance of using a cattle prod appropriately.

Cattle can only process one directive at a time, so she suggests doing what you need to do one step at a time. Stay calm, avoid waving your arms and high-pitched noises like yelling or whistling, and do not think of the task as a race.

“The fastest way to move animals is slowly,” Miller said.

Once a cow becomes agitated, it takes 20 minutes for its heart rate to return to normal, Miller said. She suggests handlers bring cattle to a holding area to calm down a bit before moving them into the chute.

Reduce stress when transporting cattle Transportation is a major cause of stress, injury and bruising.

Bruising alone costs the meat industry $117 million every year.

“We have to make sure we do everything we can to eliminate that,” Miller said.

When beef producers are preparing to transport cattle, Miller said to consider the animals that have not been confined to a trailer before. The experience can be frightening, even if it is not the first time.

Angle the loading ramp 25 degrees or less so cows do not have to hop down and risk slipping, Miller said. Make sure the trailer is not overcrowded, and adhere to guidelines for the maximum number of cattle for the trailer.

“Don’t try to handle more than necessary,” she

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said.

Avoid stopping along the route to reduce heat and cold exposure, and minimize separation time between cow-calf pairs.

“That can be super stressful time on both the cows and the calves,” Miller said.

Reducing heat stress on cow herd Outside temperatures above 80 degrees can cause beef cattle to experience heat stress, Runck said. Obvious signs include panting and sweating.

When overnight temperatures are at or above 70 degrees and do not drop, cattle will have increased heat stress. It takes about six hours for them to dissipate the heat load.

Cattle should not be worked during times of extreme heat, as it will elevate their body temperature.

“If it’s been a really hot day, we should not be working them that evening,” Runck said. “Just because the outside temperature has dropped, that doesn’t necessarily mean that their internal body temperature has had time to drop. We need to give them time to dissipate that heat load.”

Handling and transporting cattle, especially in summer, can contribute to heat stress.

“Anytime that animal becomes stressed, their heart rate is going to increase, and they get worked up,” Runck said.

“That could potentially lead to heat stress.”

Coat color also impacts body temperature.

Data shows no difference between red, black and white cattle in the early morning, but by mid-morning, there is a significant difference in surface temperatures. An evaluation showed that at 10:30 a.m.,

there was a 9-degree difference between red-hided and black-hided cattle and a 17-degree difference between black-hided and white-hided cattle. At 1:30 p.m., red-hided and blackhided cattle were 20 degrees warmer than whitehided cattle.

“It’s no different than if you put on a black T-shirt versus a white T-shirt and go out on a sunny day in July,” Runck said.

To avoid heat stress, Runck recommends beef producers: – Handle cattle early in the morning.

– Provide shade. There should be approximately 20 to 40 square feet of shade per animal.

– Have a pasture grazing plan. If you are doing rotational grazing, plan ahead for the hottest time.

Where is the shade at in the pasture? Are there places shade is not ideal or low spots where air flow is not good?

– Provide an ample amount of clean water and ensure cattle have access to salt. As they sweat, cattle need to recoup lost salt.

– Reduce the trailer load capacity and avoid hauling during the heat of the day. Early morning is the best time to transport.

– Control flies. Biting flies cause cattle to bunch up, which decreases cooling.

Water is important In times of heat stress, water is lost through perspiration and respiration.

Consuming water is the fastest way for cattle to cool themselves down.

There should be at least 3 inches of linear water space per head on warm summer days, according to Runck.

“They absolutely need to have quality water,” she said. “Get your water tested, especially if you’re in

an area that has questionable quality of water – nitrates, sulfates, blue-green algae, if there’s an issue with the pH level.”

Blue-green algae is something to watch for as water levels dry down in the summer. If it presents, move cattle away, and bring in an additional water source, Runck said.

Mature cattle can consume up to 2 gallons of water per 100 pounds of body weight. A lactating cow needs almost double the water of a wintering beef cow.

Calves need water too.

“Mama’s milk is not enough for their fluid intake during the summer, especially in times of heat stress,” Runck said.

Be aware of water volume in stock ponds, Runck said. Low ponds create mud issues and are difficult

for calves to access.

Calves will become more susceptible to heat stress if they do not have an alternative way to consume water. Consider additional sources, such as extra tanks, and make sure young calves can access them, Runck said.

Extra water sources, such as tanks, should be introduced prior to extreme heat events so that cattle become accustomed to them.

Avoiding nutritional stress Most Minnesota cows are spring calvers. A cow goes through a lot in this short window of time, including peak milk production, cycling, spring vaccinations and switching from her winter ration to spring grass.

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