Sauk Rapids Herald - June 26, 2021

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Saturday, June 26, 2021

Vol. 167, No. 11

Ribbon-cutting ceremony for The Clearing July 1 Dedication followed by first Riverside Nights event

BY NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

PHOTOS BY ELLARRY PRENTICE

SAUK RAPIDS – It has been four years, three months and two weeks since the Sauk Rapids City Council unveiled its first plans to develop Southside Park.

And in five days, that preliminary idea that blossomed into a renovation of both Southside and Sauk Rapids Lion Sunset parks will come alive for community members.

The city of Sauk Rapids will host a grand opening of The Clearing Thursday, July 1.

A dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony at 5 p.m. will be followed by the first of 10 evenings of Thursday-night musical entertainment. Paul “Stretch” Diethelm, of the Fabulous Armadillos, will take stage at the new outdoor 1851 Square amphitheater at 5:30 p.m. , followed by Minneapolis’ modern rock band Strange Daze from 7-9:30 p.m.

Sauk Rapids Princess Chelsey Vogel (from left) , Miss Sauk Rapids Taylor Sidla and Sauk Rapids Princess Addison Bemboom are the 2021 Miss Sauk Rapids Royalty.

The three were crowned June 24.

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Miss Sauk Rapids Bemboom, Vogel chosen as supporting princesses

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Ribbon-cutting page 3 2021 Miss Sauk Rapids Taylor Sidla poses in a sparkly dress, for which she received the Evening Gown Award, at the Miss Sauk Rapids Pageant June 24 at Love of Christ Church in St. Cloud. Seven candidates vied for the title of Miss Sauk Rapids.

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the 2021 Miss Sauk Rapids. Addison Bemboom and Chelsey Vogel were crowned her supporting princesses. The court will reign for the next 12 months, representing the community as good-will ambassadors in parades and at events across the state.

“I’m just at a loss for words; I’m so excited,” said Sidla, who also received the evening gown award. “I’ve always wanted to be that role model, and I’m so excited that I get to do it in the city I grew up in.”

Sidla, the daughter of Steve and Jessica Sidla, will be entering her senior year at Sauk Rapids-Rice High School. In

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ST. CLOUD – The stage sparkled again as three young women were crowned the new reigning royalty at the Miss Sauk Rapids Pageant June 24.

Taylor Sidla was crowned

the coming year, she looks forward to making a difference.

“I’m so happy,” she said.

Princesses Bemboom and Vogel will also be entering their senior years at Sauk RapidsRice High School.

“I’m beyond excited to take on this new opportunity and experience,” said Bemboom, who also received the Miss Congeniality award.

Bemboom, the daughter of Joel and Trisha Bemboom, looks forward to parades, seeing little kids smile when they approach them and representing her community.

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Rice festival events accumulating

Parade route changes to avoid traffic congestion

BY NATASHA BARBER | STAFF WRITER

RICE – An official Rice Family Fun Day event may not be happening this year, but that does not mean there will not be events the third Saturday in August.

Rice City Clerk Julie Fandel announced a tentative schedule of the day at the Rice City Council meeting June 21. The announcement followed a council decision earlier in the month to have Fandel and office assistant

Bobbi Caster coordinate a parade effort.

Fandel said in a change from previous years, the parade would begin at noon Aug. 21, followed by an Old Creamery Café tractor pull event at 2 p.m. near the restaurant, a Bridge Church party event at 6 p.m. at the ballfields and an outdoor movie – featuring “The Croods: A New Age” – at dusk at the same location.

A kiddie parade will take

place prior to the traditional parade, and The Wall That Heals, a three-quarter-size replica of the Vietnam War Memorial in Washington D.C., will also be open 24 hours that day and is hosted by the Rice Legion Auxiliary.

The city chose not to coordinate the events under the Rice Family Fun Day moniker this year due to the liability involved.

In prior years, the Rice Family Fun Day committee has carried blanket insurance for the daylong event. This year the city is only sponsoring, and therefore liable for, the parade and movie event while other entities are hosting separate portions under their own expense and insurance

policies.

The city of Rice parade is seeking floats and units to ensure the celebration is a success.

People may contact city hall if they are interested in participating – whether a float, vintage car or farm machinery. There is no charge to participate in the event.

This year, the city has changed the parade route as to not create congestion on Main Street where incoming city traffic may increase due to The Wall That Heals. The parade will begin near Ferche Millwork and travel along Division Street until ending near Hydrostat.

The decision to change the parade route is for one year only.

The parade route for future years is unknown.

The Rice Family Fun Day committee, which was a civic group unaffiliated with the city, dissolved earlier this year. Mayor Brian Skroch and council person Chris Scheel have had people contact them in the past month who are interested in forming a new committee. Skroch said he hopes someone comes forward who wants to spearhead organizing a committee to plan the annual festival. In the past, the city has donated items such as road barricades and labor, but events were funded and organized by the Rice Family Fun Day committee.

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What’s Happening

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Saturday, June 26, 7:15 a.m. – Tanners Team Foundation Walk/Run. Bob Cross Park, Sauk Rapids.

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BY NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS — Boom. Crackle. Snap, snap, snap.

The St. Cloud Area Fireworks return for their 75th season July 4. The show, which takes place between St. Cloud’s Hester and Wilson parks begins at 10 p.m. and will celebrate the 245th birthday of the United States.

The fireworks will be synchronized with music.

The public is welcome to attend the event at either park or in the surrounding area at no charge.

Prime viewing is from Hester Park, Wilson Park or the Mississippi River; however, with Sauk Rapids’ The Clear-

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“We are beyond thrilled to see this space come to life,” said Ross Olson, Sauk Rapids city administrator, in a press release. “We think the timing couldn’t be better – people are ready to get out and come together again. And what better place than along the river with live local bands taking stage?”

Riverside Nights music performances are to take place weekly through Sept. 2. The evenings are free of charge and open to the public thanks to sponsoring businesses. Select food trucks will be on site.

“I’m excited for it,” Mayor Kurt Hunstiger said. “There are a lot of things for people to see this year and a lot of pent-up demand – people want to get out.”

The Clearing encompasses Southside and Sauk Rapids Lions Sunset parks and includes the amphitheater, two rentable buildings, an interactive water feature as well as other park amenities. The large building at Southside Park has been

Saturday, June 26, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. – Rapids River Food Fest. Municipal Park, Sauk Rapids.

Monday, June 28, 8-10:30 a.m. – Catholic Charities Senior Dining Frozen Meal Distribution. For people age 60 or older. All clients must complete an annual registration form.

There is no cost to participate, and meals are distributed through a contactless, drive-thru format.

Celebration Lutheran Church, 1500 Pine Cone Road N., Sartell.

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a representative to begin the Independence Day show. This person will also appear in the Granite Hester Park: Located on the west bank City Days Parade Saturof the Mississippi River, between Ninth Street day, June 26, on a 1929 North and 12th Street North, Hester Park profiretruck. vides a family-friendly environment. Plenty of Prior to the show, green space makes this park a local favorite and Robby Vee and his Rocka great place to bring the blanket and picnic n-Roll Caravan will perbasket. form beginning at 7:30 Wilson Park: Just off Riverside Drive and p.m. at Wilson Park. across the river from Hester Park, Wilson Park The St. Cloud Fireaffords spectators with fantastic views of the works Committee is a fireworks display. Wilson Park also plays host to 501(c)3 non-profit volmembers of the United States military and their unteer organization. The families in a special reserved seating area. No pyrotechnic display is reservations needed, simply bring a chair, show funded by donations from your military ID and enjoy the show. area businesses and inMississippi River: Boaters and pleasure dividuals. The annual craft users can take advantage of spectacular display began in 1947 at viewing from the Mississippi River. Watch for Lake George before movthe marking buoys and public safety water craft ing to the Benton County for approved viewing areas.

Fairgrounds and then Information from St. Cloud Fireworks Committee to Wilson Park and the Mississippi River to acing opening just days earLeighton Broadcast- commodate the growing lier, some may venture to ing is the 2021 Honorary crowds and provide addithe riverside parks to as- July 4th Fireworks Com- tional safety. sess the view. missioner and will select

named Riverside Terrace while the smaller building is named The Lookout and located in Sauk Rapids Lions Sunset Park.

Hunstiger said the park renovations are a huge addition to the area as a whole, but especially to the downtown area and south side of Sauk Rapids.

“I think it’s great for everybody but even more so for the kids who can walk right there,” Hunstiger said.

Hunstiger said although the parks have been closed this spring, a lot of people have been visiting the riverside while construction wraps up. He said punch-list items need to be completed but the majority of the work is ready for the grand opening Thursday.

Although an events subcommittee has not yet been deemed, Hunstiger expects The Clearing to host other events besides Thursday music.

Hunstiger said not every person living in the city enjoys the same types of events, and therefore the city will try to vary music genres and sizes of events as it moves forward. Ideas for winter holidays, Oktoberfest and big band music are all events that came to

Hunstiger’s mind.

“I like a lot of different variety, and I think we need to throw that out there and see what we get,” Hunstiger said.

“This is a learning year for us and will next year will be too.”

Hunstiger said his intent is attract people from all ages to the parks.

“Something for everybody is what I’d like to see,” Hunstiger said.

“That’s why this park is so cool. I like it because it’s going to have a new playground, it’s going to have the water feature,

Monday, June 28, 1-7 p.m. – American Red Cross Blood Drive. St. Michael Catholic Church, 1036 County Road 4, St. Cloud. Make an appointment by calling 1-800-733-2767 or visiting redcrossblood.org.

Monday, June 28, 6 p.m. – Sauk Rapids City Council Meeting. Sauk Rapids Government Center, 250 Summit Ave. N., Sauk Rapids.

Tuesday, June 29, 11 a.m. to noon – Living Waters Food Shelf Dispersal. Living Waters Lutheran Church, 1911 Fourth Ave. N., Sauk Rapids.

Tuesday, June 29, 4-6 p.m. – Rice Area Farmers Market. Sponsored by the Rice Area Women of Today. At the corner of Division Street North and East Main Street, Rice.

Tuesday, June 29, 6 p.m. – Overeaters Anonymous. Alano Club, 23805 County Road 2, Cold Spring. For more information, call Joyce at 320-761-2275, Donna at 320-291-7251 or visit oa.org.

Wednesday, June 30, 6-7 p.m. – Living Waters Food Shelf Dispersal. Living Waters Lutheran Church, 1911 Fourth Ave. N., Sauk Rapids.

Thursday, July 1, 3-6 p.m. – Sauk Rapids Market. Coborn’s parking lot, 110 First St. S., Sauk Rapids.

Thursday, July 1, 5:30-9:30 p.m. – Rock the Riverside Music Nights. Featuring Paul “Stretch” Diethelm and Strange Daze. Southside Park, 103 River Ave. S., Sauk Rapids.

it has the view if you want to just go sit and eat lunch. It has the entertainment. It has (the space) if you want to rent either building. I think it has something for everybody and sooner or later maybe we’ll have basketball courts or pickleball courts down there too.”

Thursday, July 1, 7 p.m. – Sauk Rapids Legion Post 254 Monthly Meeting. Legion meets the first Thursday of each month at the Sauk Rapids VFW Post 6992, 901 N. Benton Drive, Sauk Rapids.

Friday, July 2, 11 a.m. to noon – Living Waters Food Shelf Dispersal. Living Waters Lutheran Church, 1911 Fourth Ave. N., Sauk Rapids.

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Saturday, July 3, 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.

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OBITUARIES

Mackenzie “Mack” T. Mattson

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“I’m so excited to take on this journey and just be an influence for younger girls,” said Vogel, the daughter of Randy Vogel and Andrea Vogel. “That’s the most exciting thing, just being an inspiration for younger people.”

Vogel also looks forward to being in parades.

The three selected from a group of seven candidates which included Brielle Andvik, daughter of Clint and Amy Wenger; Maggie Fernholz, daughter of Curt and Kelli Fernholz; Kendal Stucke, daughter of Kevin Stucke and Melissa Stucke; and Olivia Theis, daughter of Jermone and Vickie Houdek.

Formerly the Sauk Rapids Community Ambassador Pageant, the coronation has reverted to its roots and is again called the Miss Sauk Rapids Pageant. The program gives young women a platform to represent their community.

The coronations took place at Love of Christ Church in St. Cloud. Candidates were judged and scored on interviews, essays, community involvement, and presentation and poise. Each candidate graced the stage to present their evening gown and then took their turn answering impromptu questions.

2019 Community Ambassadors Anna Lucas, Kaeleigh Rainer and Morgan Thompson,

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Addison Bemboom reacts in awe as a princess crown is placed on her head by 2019 ambassador Morgan Thompson June 24. In addition to her princess title, Bemboom received the Miss Congeniality award.

Chelsey Vogel is crowned a Sauk Rapids Princess June 24 by 2019 ambassador Kaeleigh Rainer. The newly-crowned court will reign for the next 12 months, representing the community as good-will ambassadors in parades and events across the state.

those opportunities to live outside of your comfort zone because life happens outside your comfort zone.”

Thompson urged the upcoming royalty to take in every moment.

“Never take the time for granted,” she said.

“Do as many things and events as you possibly can. Waive to all the little girls, and blow kisses to all the little boys at every parade.”

Rainer reiterated Thompson’s sentiment.

“It goes by in the blink of an eye … even if you do get two years,” Rainer said. “The past two years have been filled with tons of opportunities and people I would not have met had it not been for the ambassador program.”

Though they never expected to reign for two years instead of one, the outgoing royals said they are grateful for all of it.

“Being an ambassador has allowed me to connect with my community in a way I never have before,” Lucas said.

Earlier in the program, Lucas was awarded an invitation to be a Minneapolis Aquatennial Ambassador candidate and vie for the title of Queen of the Lakes this July.

“My crown and sash were not a prize or award but an opportunity of a lifetime,” Thompson said.

Mackenzie “Mack” Todd Mattson, age 29, Morris, passed away suddenly from a cerebral hemorrhage June 21, 2021, at the Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, North Dakota.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 26, at Living Waters Lutheran Church, Sauk Rapids. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at church. Funeral arrangements were made

by Benson Funeral Home, St. Cloud.

Mackenzie Todd Mattson, was born Aug. 6, 1991, in Cloquet. Mack graduated in 2009 from the Morris Area High school.

He worked at Casey’s General Store in Morris for the last several years in a variety of positions.

Mack loved being with friends and family and their children. He looked forward to being a father someday. He also enjoyed music, nature, camping, skateboarding, frolfing and watching movies. He was a hardcore Minnesota Vikings fan.

Mack was easygoing, wellloved for his wonderful sense of humor, his funloving personality and

enormously genuine heart.

Mack’s faith was important to him.

Mackenzie is survived by his parents, Todd and Kris Mattson of St. Cloud; his sister, Seyward Ask (Justin) and nieces and nephew Brooklyn, Maggie and Remy of Willmar; his brother, Gunner Mattson of Minneapolis; his sister, Sibley Mattson of Duluth; his grandmother, Janice Hanson of Adrian; his girlfriend, Kylie Francis of Morris; several aunts, uncles and cousins, many friends he considered as family as well as Milt, his cat.

Mackenzie was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Robert Hanson; his paternal grandparents, Merle and Lois Mattson and his cousin, Garret Hanson.

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Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, June 26, at Williams Dingmann who agreed to extend “Over the next year, Family Funeral Home in their reign following the you’ll get 365 opporSauk Rapids for Susan cancellation of the 2020 tunities to live outside M. Colgrove, age 74, pageant, took to the stage your comfort zone,” Luwho passed away June to bid farewell, express cas said. “My advice for 22, 2021, at Quiet Oaks thanks, share memories you tonight is the same I Hospice House in St. and offer advice to the in- shared the last time I was Augusta. The Rev. Thomas coming royalty. on stage: Take each of Olson will officiate and entombment will be at Hilltop Mausoleum in Sauk Rapids. Visitation was from 4-8 p.m. Friday and is one hour prior to the services Saturday at the funeral home. There was a prayer service Friday at 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home.

Susan was born Aug. 20, 1946, in Melrose to John and Agnes (Barcklay) Claude. She married Ken Colgrove Nov. 22, 1969, at Sacred Heart Catholic Candidates perform a dance to kick off the Miss Sauk Rapids Pageant June 24 in St. Church, and they were Cloud. Shown grooving to the song “Walking on Sunshine” are Taylor Sidla (from left), Kendal Stucke, Chelsey Vogel and Olivia Theis. later divorced. Susan lived in the Sauk Rapids-Sartell area before moving to Foley 10 years ago. She worked as a bartender and waitress at the Sauk Rapids VFW for over 25 years.

She also worked at Rapids Rec for 18 years, Partner’s Pub for 25 years, and Nash Finch for 30 years.

Susan was a member of the Sauk Rapids VFW Post 6992 Auxiliary, Women’s Bowling Hall of Fame, 4-H and Special Olympics.

She enjoyed camping, bowling, gardening and 2019 Sauk Rapids Community Ambassador Morgan Thompson (from left) gives her farewell address June 24 while was a hard worker. Susan fellow ambassadors Kaeleigh Rainer and Anna Lucas look on. Each gave advice to the girls they would crown.

Mackenzie “Mack” T. Mattson

Susan M. Colgrove

had a love and generosity for everyone and welcomed all into her family, and had a gift for making strangers feel like family.

Survivors include her daughters, Cindy Claude of Foley and Stephanie (Jason) Walton of St. Cloud; daughters-in-law, Jessica Colgrove of St. Cloud and Tracee Colgrove of Motley; sisters and brother, Diane (Greg) Duchene of Sauk Centre, Fred (Linda) Claude of St. Cloud, and Catherine Claude of Baxter; grandchildren, Amiyah, Nyland, Shelby, Abby, Hailee, Cooper, Sawyer, Karley, Kelisha, Kashia and Kordell; and great grandchildren, Adeline, Theodore and Brody. Susan was preceded in death by her parents; sons, Travis and Brett; sisters, Patricia Anderson and Carole Inderrieden; and brother, Carl Claude.

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Lawn care in a drought Homeowners may dislike letting their lawns go from green to brown during this drought period. However, the best advice is not to panic. The grass will recover when the rain returns.

GREEN AND The brown appear- GROWING IN BENTON ance is also deCOUNTY scribed as a drought BY LINDA G. TENNESON induced dormancy.

Kentucky Bluegrass, a common lawn grass, will turn brown after a week of no water.

Even though the blades of grass on the surface are brown, the roots remain alive. Fescue grasses, whether the tall or fine versions, will remain green longer. Other fescues such as the Chewings fescues and red fescues will also stay green longer.

Regardless of the kind of grass on your lawn, limit the amount of traffic from walking or machinery during droughts. Human or mower weight will compress the soil and make it harder to absorb moisture once the rain returns. There is also less air in the spaces between grains of soil when it is compressed. Plant roots need this oxygen as well as other nutrients to grow. Any mowing should be done at a higher height at 3-4 inches. Longer grass will shade the soil surface to keep it cooler and conserve any existing moisture. When mowing under all moisture conditions, do not remove more than one-third of the total grass height at one time. Shorter mowing heights put too much stress on the grass plants. If the lawn is watered, less frequent but deep watering will encourage the roots to extend farther into the soil. Deep roots will survive a drought where shallow roots will not. Watering is best done early in the morning so the moisture can be absorbed into the soil instead of evaporating. The University of South Dakota Extension recommends watering only a quarter or half inch every two weeks to keep the roots alive but not to encourage the grass to begin growing again.

Lawns are best fertilized in the fall and may be fertilized in the spring but not during the summer months or during droughts.

During a drought, the fertilizer may burn the grass instead of helping. Or, if the grass plant absorbs the fertilizer and grows, the new blades will be too tender to survive any subsequent water shortage. Keep lawn mower blades sharp because dull blades tear the grass causing it to use more water to recover.

Mulching lawn mowers that chop up the grass blades allows them to be left on the lawn and biodegrade. This process returns the nutrients back to the soil where it is needed for new growth. Herbicides or weed killing products should not be used during droughts either. The package directions often say not to apply the product when the air temperature is above a certain level. The weeds cannot take up the product when the temperature is too high. Aerating and dethatching can injure grass roots which are most needed for the grass to survive.

Remember the city of Sauk Rapids watering regulations which require that homeowners with odd numbered house numbers water on odd-numbered days and even numbered house numbers water on even-numbered days. Moratoriums on watering from irrigation systems may also be instituted when the city water supply is too low. Another alternative is to replace part of your lawn with drought tolerant plants next spring.

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

Fishers of men Two fathers and two sons go fishing only son to redeem us by his sacrifice on the together in the same boat. They all catch a cross and then his resurrection that defeated fish, but the total catch for the day is three sin and death because he loves us so very fish. How is this possible? much.

Dads, here’s what I love about creation: That means death, divorce, conception We were made in his image, and the gospel outside of marriage, infertility and prodigal empowers us to live it out. This truth is the are broken events redeemed and circumwarp and woof of our everyday lives. Chrisstances restored through the gospel, repentians are increasingly reiterating this truth tance and forgiveness, and faith. How do I on any platform they can. Why? Because know? Well, because the Bible, but also I’m LIFE BY FAITH many people, after a slow progression, are living it. increasingly running with the lie that we BY MERCY NYGAARD When children sin, we get to display were not created exactly how our creator the grace we get by giving grace to them for intended. their sinful events to be redeemed and their circumDads, here’s to your privilege. A privilege that is stances restored as we call them in and not out in lova process and not an event. And here’s just a portion ing discipline. This leads them to their heart issue of of the goodness: Dads reflect God when they work, sin and then to desire repentance and reconciliation. love and care for their children, but nobody is perfect A father is a male, and a father’s role has a purpose. except God. So, just like our children need someone to A mother is a female and a mother’s role has a purpose. provide, love, guide and protect them, so do we.

A child’s role, male or female, has a purpose. In Christ, The imperfect father gets grace and love from his the church completes the single person and the single father, God, and so he gives it to his children. The hu- parent’s role and the those unable to have children, as man father submits to his heavenly father’s commands different members make up the entire body of Christ. and will. So do children to their earthly father. Those In Christ, the gospel rescues us from our sinful desires commands are a hedge of protection for our good. and gives more grace and freedom to operate in our They keep us in our creator’s loving reach – in his will created design. and in his design.

Now I know some just want the answer to the ridA man and woman become one in marriage just dle so here it is. like the father, son and spirit are one. A husband who There are only three males in the boat: A grandfaloves his wife reflects Jesus as he loves the church. A ther, a father (who is also the grandfather’s son) and husband and wife, who are physically able, have chil- the father’s son. dren and now an earthly father can model more of our Our children need us to rescue them. We need to father’s heavenly love. What about the husband and be rescued. Our father gave us a rescuer. Dads, you wife who are not physically able? How are they sup- get to reflect the gospel. And all these holy attempts at posed to reflect our triune God you ask? Read on. The reflecting Christ makes you fishers of men. Thank you reflection is only possible because the father sent his for every attempt to learn and practice how.

Letter to Editor

Salute to dairy farmers

Gary Zimmermann, Waite Park I would like to take this time to honor all dairy farmers in the month of June, and I also want to send out appreciation to the dairy farmers – women, men and all kinds of kids – who work on farms year long, thanking you for what you do for the people in this world by providing milk and dairy products to us and planting food for our family members.

For the farmers who work in all kinds of weather

from spring, summer, fall and the hard winter months, 365 days a year.

Thank you for milk, cheese, cottage cheese and especially ice cream.

Finally, thank you to the men and women who haul milk to the processing plant.

This means a lot coming from a former dairy farmer.

When you look for real dairy products, look for the Real seal that means it truly is a dairy product.

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Substitutes instrumental in district success gr sub, and that’s what I aspire to be.”

One of the things that make Saukk great hee Rapids-Rice Public Schools great is the – “I sub because I love being able mto go into a different school or different dedication and partnership of our comto cl cl munities. Our students are truly blessedd classroom every day and create an enviro when citizens make donations andd ronment that is both inclusive and safe al the while bridging the gap between volunteer their time and talents withh all stu students at Hillside Early Childhoodd students and their teachers.”

ISD 47 Center, Mississippi Heights Elemen- By Dr. Holly Schoenherr, – “I sub because the next generatary School, Pleasantview Elementary tion is our future leaders, politicians, director of human School, Rice Elementary School, Sauk health care professionals, trade workers resources and Rapids-Rice Middle School or Sauk and lawyers. Teaching gives a platform administrative services to lift others up, inspire and challenge Rapids-Rice High School.

Storm Corner Do you enjoy being around kids? students to become the best version of Are you looking for meaningful ways themselves.” to spend your time?

Substitute teaching is safe. Now that we are emergHardly anything is more enjoyable or mean- ing from the coronavirus pandemic, we are excited about ingful than investing in the education and well- the opportunities for increasing the number of volunteers being of kids. Members of our community can and substitutes in our buildings. engage in an important partnership with Sauk According to the Center for Disease Control and Rapids-Rice Public Schools by becoming a substitute Prevention, in-person learning in school buildings has teacher. An attractive benefit of serving as a substitute not been associated with substantial community transteacher is you can build your own schedule – work as mission of the coronavirus. Sauk Rapids-Rice Public little or as much as you want. Imagine the fulfillment of Schools has been operating under a Safe Learning Plan making a difference in the lives of children in your own that addresses a number of prevention practices and is neighborhood. instrumental in keeping our students, staff and volunSubstitute teaching is fun. Teaching definitely isn’t teers safe. a typical 9-to-5 job. Every day is different, and there’s Becoming a substitute teacher is easy. If you have nothing quite like witnessing a student have that light a four-year college degree in any field, you can apply bulb moment when everything clicks. There is never for a substitute teaching (short call) license through the a dull moment. With a classroom full of personalities, Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board. there’s always something fascinating going on. Also, Contact the human resource department or visit the disyou quickly become part of the Storm family where fel- trict’s website to receive instructions on how to sign up low educators and staff care about your success and are for substitute opportunities. there to help with ideas and any questions you may have.

Interested in other types of roles with the district?

This is what some substitute teachers have said There are also needs for substitutes in non-teaching about their experiences: roles, including cashiers, custodians, health and nursing – “I want to make sure the students don’t miss out staff, food service, paraprofessionals and van drivers. on their ‘aha’ moment just because their regular teacher Our kids are counting on us to be there for them. is not in class. Every day matters, so it matters to have a Let’s work together to make great things happen.

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He didn’t have to be As I wrote this column, Father’s Day than just Mom when he came to my high was just a couple days away. school honors banquet. They were newly Since losing my dad, I’ve been asked dating, and I was surprised to see him there, about my emotions on that weekend. smiling proudly and waving.

It’s tough – no doubt about it. This was From that day on, he has never missed the third one without him, and it hasn’t gota special event and has always been there ten easier. I don’t think it does until you when I needed him, which has been a lot have a child of your own and they can celmore frequently since Dad died. ebrate their dad. But no matter what, that “Your Mom’s got a good man, huh?” hole in your heart is always there. my dad asked me, out of the blue, a week EXPRESSIONS BY EL I still buy Father’s Day gifts, though. BY ELLARRY PRENTICE before he died.

The gifts go to two fathers from different “Yeah,” I responded. bloodlines than mine.

“You talk to him a lot then?”

One of those men is my maternal grandpa. The “Well, yeah,” I said. “He’s there most of the times 88-year-old is not my biological grandfather, but you’d I see her.” never know it.

Before I could ask why all the questions, Dad fell My mom’s dad died of cancer when she was 10. A asleep again. few years after his death, my widowed grandmother, a For a few moments, I watched his labored breaths longtime organist for her church, struck up conversation and listened to the hum of his oxygen machine. Then, with Vernon, a fellow parishioner and lifelong bachelor it dawned on me why he had asked those questions. He who lived on a farm not far from her. A carpenter, he of- was making sure I had someone in his place. fered to do some work on her house. Not long after, they When I think of Bill, I am reminded of a country built a life together, marrying in 1976. song by Brad Paisley. And, to be honest, when I hear it Vernon, who does not have any biological children, now, it makes me cry. accepted us as his own and has always been affectionThe song, released in 1999, tells a story of a stepately called Grandpa. father’s love seen through the eyes of an 8-year-old boy When I think of him, crappy experiences come to who becomes a father himself by the end of the song. mind. He was a septic pumper and had a big truck the “When a single mom goes out on a date with somegrandkids thought was cool (until we were teenagers). body new, it always winds up feeling more like a job inWe often rode with when he pumped tanks at a little Me- terview. My momma used to wonder if she’d ever meet nard’s store in Belgrade that has since become a manu- someone who wouldn’t find out about me and then turn facturing plant for the home improvement retailer. The around and run. I met the man I call my dad when I was store used to give away free pretzels and had a 25-cent 5 years old. He took my mom out to a movie and for pop machine. I thought I was the luckiest kid in the world once I got to go. A few months later, I remember lying as we climbed in that old Spartz Septic Service rig. there in bed. I overheard him pop the question, and I “And away we go,” Grandpa would say as we pulled prayed that she’d say yes. And then, all of a sudden, oh it out of the driveway, polka tunes playing softly on the ra- seemed so strange to me how we went from something’s dio. We traveled at a snail’s pace, holding up a long line missing to a family. Looking back, all I can say about all of frustrated drivers on Highway 71 until, finally, he’d the things he did for me is I hope I’m at least half the dad say, “Well, by golly, we made it.” that he didn’t have to be.”

The pumper truck has been gone for more than a deToday, Bill has more girls to love. My sister has two cade, but Grandpa still drives 30 miles under the speed daughters, ages 3 and 6, who adore him. Like Vernon, limit.

Bill is simply Grandpa.

The other Father’s Day stop was to see Bill, the man Bill and Grandpa have shown me that blood has who married my mom 11 years ago. nothing to do with the ability to love a child deeply. I Bill has been a constant source of support all my hope I’m at least half the parent and grandparent they adult life. It first became apparent he cared about more didn’t have to be.

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SAUK RAPIDS – Bridging gaps and providing opportunities for people with disabilities were Kyle Waytashek’s goals when he launched his Sauk Rapids-based business.

“My job is to help people and technology come together,” said Waytashek, a 2020 Sauk Rapids-Rice High School graduate. “I also want to show the world that just because you have a disability, you’re not stupid. You’re just as capable as anyone else.”

W a y t a s h e k is a founder of Kyles360Tech, a homebased business providing a broad spectrum of technical services from computer repair to assistance with smart home devices.

Waytashek and cofounders Camden Cipala and Blaze Campina all have disabilities. Waytashek has attentiondeficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD. Cipala, has autism spectrum disorder and ADHD. Campina has physical pain and limitations caused by early-onset scoliosis, an abnormal side-to-side curve of the spine.

All three young men have faced rejection because of their disabilities. Negative attitudes toward their disabilities once planted seeds of self-doubt in their minds.

“We were outcasts,” Waytashek said. “People didn’t think we were going to go anywhere.”

Now, as technology specialists who collaborate on a variety of projects such as website creation and photo preservation and enhancement, they strive to show others they are not limited by their disabilities and their disabilities do not define them.

“You see people with disabilities, and they’re sort of just left behind,” Waytashek said. “These people are just as much a human being as the rest of us.”

Waytashek, who grew up in Watab Township, also works for a Social Security disability advocacy firm

in Coon Rapids. He wants to dedicate his life to helping people with disabilities succeed and get the support they deserve.

“My mom is a social worker,” he said.

“Seeing people with disabilities throughout my whole life made me want to help people, give them opportunities.

They are human beings and deserve to be treated as such.”

Waytashek embraced technology from a young age. From using his film editing skills to win the Independent School District 47 Technical Innovator Award in 2013 to helping the TriCounty Humane Society by scanning photos, his technology skills have and continue to serve communities.

His volunteer work for the humane society earned him several awards, including most hours as a junior volunteer, most hours as an offsite volunteer and Junior Volunteer of the Year.

Waytashek recently volunteered his time to speak to the Sartell Senior Connection group

Once outcasts, three Sauk Rapids men team up to start tech business and answer questions about technology.

Coming from a family of business owners motivated Waytashek to start his own. He opted to provide a niche service that would fill a need in the community.

“I thought, ‘What if I helped people integrate technology into their lives,’” Waytashek said.

Technology can be overwhelming and downright scary, especially for adults who did not grow up with it, Waytashek said. He strives to help customers not only troubleshoot issues but acclimate to devices that can make life easier and safer, such as rs robotic vacuum cleaners and security cameras.

“I want to help people be less afraid of technology,” Waytashek said.

Waytashek chose to name the business

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Kyle Waytashek, a 2020 Sauk Rapids-Rice High School graduate, sits in his home office in Sauk Rapids. Waytashek started Kyles360Tech to help people integrate technology into their lives.

answer questions. I want to be your guide.”

Cipala and Campina are highly-skilled technicians who have enhanced the array of services offered by Kyles360Tech, Waytashek said.

Due to his developmental disabilities, Cipala, a 2020 Sauk Rapids-Rice High School graduate, was once told to lower his expectations for the future and accept the hand he was dealt.

He did just the opp posite.

“I could have done customers to be that and called it quits, th b but I didn’t want to,” Cisatisfied. If people are p pala said. “I kept strivstruggling ing for greatness.”

When Waytashek (technology-wise, suggested starting financially or otherwise), Kyles360Tech, Cip pala instantly hopped we’re going to o on board. The two have work with them.” been friends since a b y young age.

- Kyle Waytashek Campina, a PC speccialist and 2021 Sauk R Rapids-Rice High S School graduate, has been building computers since 2016. From desktop computers to gaming computers, he said he has in-depth knowledge of parts and works to make his builds fit with budgets.

Waytashek said the team is dedicated to excellent customer service and giving back to the communities they serve, specifically Sauk Rapids, Rice, Sartell, St. Cloud and Waite Park.

“We want customers to be satisfied,” he said.

“If people are struggling (technology-wise, financially or otherwise), PHOTO SUBMITTED we’re going to work Camden Cipala (from left), Kyle Waytashek and Blaze Campina are defying their disabilities by working as technicians with them.”

Kyles360Tech because scriptions and publishit encompasses all areas ing them on the marketplace, and help them find of technology.

In addition to com- technology solutions for puter and phone repair, their homes.

Waytashek, who Waytashek and fellow technicians provide re- previously worked in the mote and on-site tech- electronics department nical support, hardware at a retail store, said his replacement and mainte- trio takes the time to nance, online selling ser- make sure problems are vices, 3D printing, smart resolved and to show customers how to avoid home setup and more.

The technicians also them in the future.

“I don’t want to just help people sell products on eBay Inc. by pho- fix your computer and be done,” Waytashek y tographing g p g items,, “I said. creating w a n t d e “We want to

with Kyles360Tech, a business started by Waytashek. Based in Sauk Rapids, Kyles360Tech provides computer and phone repair, website creation, 3D printing, assistance with setting up smart home devices and more.

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District to conduct demographic study

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so when the opportunity of going to St. Cloud State came about, my family and I were comfortable with the idea of me being far away from home. It was always discussed about me traveling abroad for my college or university, so as a place to start, that was basically a direction.”

After completing high school, Muleya gained experience working for an architectural firm in Zambia. Her interest in the field of planning and community development grew from this experience as did her commitment to working with diverse people to create social change to improve the world we live in. She plans to pursue a career related to economic development.

With the opportunity of interning for BEP, Muleya hopes to be better prepared for a realworld career by learning from professionals while applying lessons learned in the classroom. She looks forward to gaining valuable experience and confidence.

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Michelo Muleya is joining Benton Economic Partnership as an intern for the remainder of 2021. Muleya is double majoring in planning and community development and real estate at St. Cloud State University and expects to graduate in spring 2022.

In addition to her role at BEP, Muleya provides administrative support to the Advising and Student Transitions office at SCSU. Prior to joining BEP, Muleya worked for SCSU’s Residential Life Department, where she served as a community adviser for two years.

Muleya will be coordinating our Business Retention and Expansion program in Benton County. The program is an economic development strategy of proactively connecting with existing businesses to understand and respond

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Developing a comprehensive business retention and expansion program helps businesses stay, grow and become more committed to the community and Benton County.

If you see Michelo Muleya around, give her a warm welcome to Benton County.

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SAUK RAPIDS – The Sauk Rapids-Rice School Board is pursuing statistics as they plan for the district’s future.

The board approved hiring Hazel Reinhardt Consulting Services, of Minneapolis, to conduct a district-wide demographic study and kindergarten through grade 12 enrollment projections. The project will cost $6,000, or $6,500 if projections need to be updated after Oct. 1.

The firm will provide K-12 enrollment projections for resident students and for total students, which includes non-residents, using two methods.

One method based on birth rates and grade progression will provide enrollment projections by grade and by year for 10 years into the future. The second method, which looks at local housing, will project enrollment for five years into the future.

Once the consultant receives data from the district, the project can be completed in 60 days.

Given the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic and enrollment potentially shifting as a result, district business manager Tracey Fiereck recommended the study. Impacts on housing, including new construction, also warrant more up-to-date numbers, she said.

“I think it’s really important for us to re-look at that study and have that done, so we can have a longer-range projection of what we think our student enrollment is going to look like,” Fiereck said.

The district last hired Hazel Reinhardt Consulting Services to provide enrollment projections in 2015, but it has since capped open enrollment, so the data is no longer relevant. The fees for the study have not increased since then, Fiereck said.

Fiereck said she might have the firm re-evaluate the numbers this fall to see where numbers are at after the start of the new school year.

Bergstrom said the enrollment projections will play a key role in the budgeting process. State funding is largely based on enrollment.

The firm conducted enrollment projections for a school district Bergstrom previously worked for.

He said Reinhardt’s projections were only off by two to four students.

“It is just absolutely incredible, the work that she does,” Bergstrom said. “Having those updated, accurate numbers is very important.”

A report will be provided to the board this fall.

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After the completion of our internship program, aspiring economic developers are able to find work under a wide range of job titles, including community development/economic development specialist, project director and project coordinator. While these jobs require various degrees of education and experience, all involve working toward the advancement of healthy local economies.

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HONOR ROLL

To qualify for the A honor roll, students must achieve a grade point average of 3.667 or above. To qualify for the B honor roll, students must achieve a grade point average between 3.0 and 3.666. The following students have achieved their respective distinctions:

A Honor Roll Grade 6: Josephine P. Anderson, Taya E. Barry, Ella J. Barthel, Sydney G. Bauer, Alivia A. Blissenbach, Emma R. Brutger, Lily L. Campbell, Sasha N. Cheney, Chloe E. Christensen, Alessandra K. Dalley, Claire E. Daniel, Nolan G. Darwin, Brooklyn M. Diskerud, Macey K. Fitzpatrick, Evan P. Foy, Marissa Q. Frank, Allison K. Friesen, Karlee A. Goenner, Emilia A. Gregerson, Brenna L. Gruber, Evan M. Hardy, Nolan J. Hemker, Nolan J. Herbst, Caraline K. Jaeger, Erika G. Jansen, Arden M. Jensen, Bailea L. Johnson, Kylen M. Johnson, Tru E. Johnson, Tommy J. Karsky, Aden K. Konietzko, Sierra B. Kriefall, Reed N. Krogstad, Taylor L. Lamoureux, Calvin Le, Alexander D. Lindeman, Jasmine M. Manea, Anika S. Martinson, Abigail L. Massmann, Carter A. Mcclure, Tyler T. McNeal, Abbey R. Meinert, Isaac M. Miller, River O. Moliga, Kaylee J. Ness, Hayden E. Neussendorfer, Derek A. Nguyen, Iris M. O'donnell, Burkley P. Omoke, Brenna M. Piepkorn, Michael J. Poganski, Christopher E. Popescu, Caroline L. Popp, Brady R. Putnam, Eliason D. Rademacher, Leah N. Ramirez, Payten T. Remer, Rachel G. Resch, Brody M. Richter, Annella L. Rogers, Jenna R. Rosa, Carter Roth, Addison M. Rueter, Rya A. Rushmeyer, Andrew A. Scapanski, Olivia M. Schaap, Jens T. Scott, Rosalee J. Seamans, Logan T. Simmons, Emersyn G. Sjogren, Julianna M. Skog, Hunter A. Smoley, Zoey M. Spiczka, Berkley A. Spoden, Andrew J. Steinemann, Emma M. Sundby, Kaylee M. Swain, Andrew R. Theis, Hai Dang Tong, Karina L. Travis, Riley M. Turck, Willa E. Varilek, Matteo A. Villagra, Molly M. Warzecha, Patricia R. Warzecha, Quinn R. Washnieski, Peyton G. Welch, Anna C. Weller, Cody J. Will-Robinson, Jaelyn Williams, Nevaeh R. Wills and Layla C. Wolvert.

Grade 7: Spencer J. Ackerman, Sarah R. Amberson, Megan J. Anderson, Andrew D. Arseneau, Cienna M. Belmont, Hailey M. Bischoff, Ethan P. Boettcher, Bennett A. Bonebright, Levi M. Brenny, Madison A. Bruzek, Abigail K. Burke, Drew D. Burrows, Kailee C. Cahill, Kendra K. Carlson, Cecelia K. Christopher, Aubrey J. Clark, Wren M. Dahl, Carleigh M. Eich, Habtamu A. Eshleman, Zachary T. Euteneuer, Hunter Feia, Ellie A. Fiereck, Eli M. Floyd, Kylie N. Freitag, Oliver T. Froelich, Trystan J. Getlinger, Kylee R. Greener, Isabelle E. Gruber, Ruby A. Gustofson, Caleb B. Guzek, Brady J. Haag, Ethan J. Haddy, Grace A. Halter, Clayton R. Handeland, Cecelia D. Heneke, Adam R. Hillmer, Evan H. Hoivik, Alicia A. Hovanes, Torin P. Huff, Sumalee C. Jacobson, Taylor G. Janorschke, Grayson B. Johns, Stella G. Johnson, Hailey M. Kalusche, Abigail R. Kapsner, Brielle N. Karasch, Zachary A. Kardell, Kristen L. Kimman, Austin M. Kubasek, Hailey M. Kuebelbeck, Samuel S. Kulus, Stella M. Lambaere, Jacob N. Larson, Liam J. Lock, Ally L. Lucas, Benjamin R. Mach, Ava Grace M. Mader, Fatimah Z. Mallick, Aubrey R. Marketon, Austin J. Markfelder, Cole M. Messerich, Mason O. Meyer-Thovson, Amelia K. Michael, William S. Mick, Noah H. Middendorf, Brady J. Midthun, Madison R. Miller, Mika R. Miller-Schroden, Carter M. Molitor, Sophia C. Montag, Laura V. Moran, Aaron J. Mueller, Avery J. Nathe, Addison R. Nellis, Jack J. Nelson, Benjamin C. Neumann, Braelyn R. Nord, Kennadee M. Otteson, Brody W. Owings, Gracelyn R. Parker, Kyle J. Paulson, Ava T. Peterson, Macy P. Peterson, Wendi A. Peterson, My Kha Phan, Lillian G. Philippi, Lane D. Piotrowski, Lenora L. Probasco, Jackson C. Prom, Adam R. Purcell, Nevaeh D. Rademacher, Elsie S. Redman, Hayden E. Reinert, Evan G. Reiter, Amelia J. Reker, Tayler M. Retzack, Carter J. Riedeman, Kole A. Robinson, Alexander M. Roering, Leah A. Roesch, Claire O. Rogholt, Brody D. Sabin, Ellie G. Scherping, Quinn M. Schrantz, Ethan C. Schraut, Alison M. Schreifels, Aubree R. Smith, Grace A. Smith, Elka K. Sowada, Mckenzie L. Steiner, Hunter J. Strand, Dominic J. Stucke, Alexis G. Swanson, Sean M. Swanson, Lillian Y. Taylor, Dominic A. Thompson, Grace E. Thompson, Lauren S. Vanvickle, Yissel N. Vasquez, Gavin C. Weber, Madilyn O. Woitalla-Mix, Anthony J. Wolbeck, Audrey A. Youngdahl, Kyle J. Zimmer and Caden M. Zuhlsdorf.

Grade 8: Manar Al Jabbasee, Mason D. Anderson, Quinn P. Arndt, Hayden R. Bauer, Hunter P. Behling, Emily R. Berg, Aric T. Bittman, Gabriella M. Blissenbach, James G. Brennhofer, Halle R. Buchert, Elena N. Bui, Lindsey A. Christopherson, Isabelle L. Clark, Norah J. Delgado, Timothy J. Eck, Addison R. Eisenschenk, Jada A. Fautsch, Abby L. Feddema, Mason J. Fincher, Kendra Y. Fitzpatrick, Maggie L. Foster, Emma A. Foy, Isabelle A.

Goebel, Deagan T. Gondeck, Lily R. Gregerson, Annica J. Haffner, Keller D. Hanson, Mason M. Heid-Novak, Alivia R. Hejhal, Erika A. Henke, Addyson J. Henrikson, Sydney K. Jennings, Ella J. Jevne, Kaya I. Johnson, Sydalee R. Johnson, Marcus R. Julius, Ayla J. Kissinger, Aubrey M. Klug, Amber L. Konietzko, Shea M. Koster, Leah M. Krupa, Vivian L. Kusilek, Layla L. Laabs, Isabel J. Larocque, Kylie E. Larson, Ryder L. Lindala, Audrey C. Lo, Audra E. Lott, Maria T. Lyon, Ethan W. Mader, Asiyah A. Mallick, Andrew P. Marten-Rosenow, Elliott D. Miller, Riann S. Mohamud, Olivia L. Mohs, Austin Molitor, Kael T. Mrozek, Shelby E. Nelson, Tyler J. Neumann, Tyson J. Newville-Larson, Olivia E. Posch, Daren S. Protolipac Jr, Hannah E. Ramirez, Isabella J. Rudolph, Brianna L. Ruggles, Lincoln J. Rushmeyer, Mason M. Sabraski, Lauren I. Schloe, Hannah M. Schmitt, Bailey C. Seaman, Eli M. Sjogren, Grace F. Stark, Isabella R. Stewart, Kendra A. Teff, Grace L. Theis, Jonah D. Thell, Cullen J. Thompson, Xavier D. Thurston, Lindsey L. Tindal, Caroline M. Tykwinski, Jackson S. Warzecha, Addison H. Welch, Kyley N. Widmer, Lisset M. Zacarias and Abigail A. Zimpel

Grade 9: Christopher A. Anderson, Madalyn B. Anderson, Brandt K. Andres, Campbell J. Arndt, Kirsten M. Arnold, Ava J. Athman, Chloe M. Bartholome, Logan J. Bauer, Nikolas H. Berger, Faith A. Biorn, Sydney S. Birk, Sawyer J. Boedigheimer, Braylee A. Borst, Lucy A. Brenny, Jaida K. Burrows, Kaylee E. Butenhoff, Gavin R. Butkowski, Jenavieve E. Caster, Maya G. Castilleja, Alexis L. Clark, Faith L. Combel, Abigail K. Davis, Morgan A. Dorn, Coltin J. Eich, Anthony L. Etter, Matthew L. Etter, Joani R. Fautsch, Jayden P. Felchle, Brielle M. Fiereck, Mason M. Foss, Ella R. Froelich, Alayna R. Furman, Royelle D. Gajeski, Drew I. Gargus, Delia L. Gustofson, Joseph R. Guzek, Samantha A. Haaf, Dalton J. Haffner, Kylie M. Hanes, Mckayla A. Harms, Ramla F. Hasan, Jacob M. Henkemeyer, Alyssa T. Hoihjelle, Gunnar O. Jacobson, Matthew J. Jegers, Kylie M. Johnson, Sadie R. Johnson, Amberly R. Kidd, Reid S. Kiffmeyer, Isabella R. Kitzmann, Elizabeth R. Kruger, Ava E. Kummet, Austin M. Kunz, Sierra M. Kutzera, Jordyn J. Lee, Walker H. Loesch, Trinity L. Maki, Sophia J. Markfelder, Leah E. Mazacek, Rosa E. Mazacek, Riley D. Meinert, Dillon C. Miller, Maya C. Miller, Brynn J. Molitor, Arica K. Moriak, Ciarra M. Moss, Brooke A. Mushatt, Lucy M. Nelson, Trace R. Nelson, Kaitlyn C. Olsen, Courtney J. Paulsen, Sienna R. Petermeier, My Khang Phan, Shawn P. Pilon, Lillian R. Piotrowski, Erica M. Poganski, Sophie M. Prom, Kailey R. Reinert, Benjamin J. Reker, Rylan T. Robinson, Samantha K. Rock, Owen W. Rogholt, Benjamin M. Rothstein, Lucas M. Ryan, Nicholas R. Sakry, Kaya E. Schneider, Tyler J. Schreifels, Jordan L. Steinhofer, Veruca B. Stommes, Adam J. Sundby, Hai Yen Tong, Evan A. Trompeter, Emily L. Vanvickle, Kennedy L. Wahlin, Kyla E. Walker, Shaun A. Walrath, Collin D. Wiebe, Taylor V. Wolfe, Christopher J. Wolter, Katelynn A. Zimmer and Haylee L. Zwick.

Grade 10: Ethan J. Anderson, Kendall N. Anderson, Alison L. Andruschak, Allan J. Arseneau, Caelei M. Banks, Brady R. Bauer, Olivia P. Bauer, Andrew J. Bemboom, Owen D. Berg, Travis R. Biery, Kaytlin R. Bittman, Noah D. Blodgett, Alleaya R. Brewer, Maycee J. Britz, Annika N. Broman, Addison R. Buchanan, Amanda R. Burton, Christopher W. Carter, Brooklyn E. Chantry, Ashley A. Chareunrath, Adaleena J. Charter, Lillyana A. Chouinard, Selah M. Christiansen, Escobar, Heidy A. Deleon Hunter L. Diederich, Daniel J. Dusing, Morgan R. Eggert, Ethan D. Euteneuer, Mackenzie R. Felchle, Broden E. Flakne, Aliese A. Forsting, Sakiya D. Fredrickson, Collin R. Fuchs, Keaton M. Gohman, Ava L. Grabinski, Eva M. Griffey, Kavan J. Gullette, Isabelle M. Haddy, Andrew J. Harren, Taylor M. Heid, Cammille E. Henry, Alexandra M. Hill, Benaiah D. Hinz, Ava A. Hitzler, Logan J. Hurd, Alex M. Janorschke, Emma R. Johnson, Lexie B. John-

son, Kelsey F. Jonas, Lillian G. Julius, Kaitlyn A. Kimman, Kendall A. Kinney, Adrianna S. Koepke, Liberty E. Kosloski, Elizabeth L. Kothman, Benjamin R. Kulus, Victoria G. Lo, Max S. Loesch, Grace M. Loidolt, Cohen D. Mathies, Matthew M. McGowan, Emma P. Miller, Anisa A. Mohamed, Saige O. Moliga, Chloe E. Molitor, Heidi J. Montag, Kella L. Mrozek, Lydia E. Nash, Jasmine D. Oliver, Eric T. Paulsen, Richelle M. Peacock, Charles G. Peterson, Ethan E. Purcell, Evalynn K. Reed, Austin M. Reid, Kody A. Reinert, Madison A. Riedeman, Parker J. Rieland, Josiah S. Rodriguez, Samantha M. Roering, Grace E. Roesch, Lillian J. Rogholt, Trista L. Rosa, Mason P. Rudolph, Anna L. Rushmeyer, Julia E. Satre, Ren P. Schoenherr, Sadie L. Schoenherr, Lilly E. Seamans, Katelynn S. Sevre, Cade J. Smallbrock, Jeff D. Solorz, Starlyn H. Spoden, Jadeyn O. Stover, Divya R. Subramaniam, Chloe A. Sunder, Nolan C. Thell and Tyler M. Woitalla.

Grade 11: Cole J. Ackerman, Rayna A. Barry, Addison O. Bemboom, Lilli L. Berger, Jacob W. Blackmore, Abigail E. Bollmeyer, Isabelle J. Cairns, Macy M. Castilleja, Evan G. Chilson, Cayden J. Christensen, Gloria L. Christianson, Jack E. Christoferson, Caden J. Collins, Hailee A. Cullen, Heidi R. Danielson, Logan M. Demarais, Andrew J. Dusek, Caleb B. Euteneuer, Morgan J. Fiereck, Catherine M. Gilbertson, Alexandra L. Gratke, Ryan T. Hallonquist, Sophia L. Henkel, Jazmynn E. Henrikson, Claire C. Idzerda, Noah S. Jensen, Brayden A. Johnson, Ruth A. Justin, Brynn M. Karasch, Andrew R. Kath, Isabella Kohout, Zachary A. Kosloske, Eagen M. Kotzer, Rachel R. Kremers, Amellia R. Kuhn, Julia M. Lawrence, Christian S. Lee, Nicholas P. Lindquist, Carter J. Loesch, Madison K. Maanum, Noah R. Macdonald, Andrew T. Markfelder, Preston A. Marotte, Aneleise C. Martinson, Josie M. Mayers, Bethany A. Mears, Tiffany M. MillerSchroden, Josie L. Miller, John Z. Moran, Ariana M. Nemeth, Brayden M. Ness, William B. Nielsen, Jack A. O’Brien, Ebubechukwu E. Ogbonna, Hayley M. Olson, Peyton T. Olson, Esther E. Parks, Bryce A. Paulson, Cole H. Paulson, Darci A. Peterson, Easton M. Portner, Emma L. Portner, Julia A. Propson, Chloe A. Reiter, Hailey M. Remus, Noah R. Rosenberger, Sophia R. Rothstein, Taylor J. Sidla, Riley A. Stover, Morgan M. Strandberg, Emma E. Swartzer, Emily R. Taylor, Audrey J. Tindal, Olivia J. Tykwinski, Allie N. Van Heel, Kayla A. Wahlin, Jayce M. Walrath, Madison M. Weber, Mason J. Welch, Macy C. Welk, Annie Mae R. Westergren, Will C. White, Jaxon T. Young, Kiah M. Zaske and Carter J. Zuhlsdorf.

Grade 12: Allie D. Ackerman, Nicole L. Agre, Sarah D. Anderson, Jared J. Bentrud, Isabelle C. Birk, Drew A. Burling, Grace M. Burski, Alexxis K. Carlson, Allyson E. Carstensen-Boe, Julia D. Caster, Nicholas M. Chantry, Owen N. Chilson, Haley L. Davis, Logan C. Eck, Carter J. Eckblad, Justus R. Floren, Nathan R. Ford, Gage O. Foster, Alexandra R. Freihammer, Adyson R. Froiland, Ethan T. Galler, Sarah J. Gama, Natalie K. Gerads, Keanna A. Guggisberg, Tucker P. Hendrickson, Austin D. Jansky, Emma J. Johnson, Margaret V. Julius, Ava J. JuntunenNovak, Alyssa N. Karls, Rebekah L. Kimman, Destiny K. Kirchhoff, Kobe M. Knettel, Grayson N. Kobluk, Ella G. Kockler, Ashley A. Konietzko, Bradley R. Kothman, Ali J. Kremer, Matthew O. Krepp, Lillian K. Kuhn, Kaylee A. Kulus, Kendra A. Kunerth, Alyssa E. Leavey, Maya M. Line, Olivia K. Lyon, Evan R. Mader, Libertey J. Mayse, Ryan D. Moilanen, Madeline E. Neussendorfer, Musab M. Nuh, Mckenzie A. Olson, Jenalyn A. Ostendorf, Bradyn A. Petrek, Aaron B. Reichard, Bailey J. Reiter, Ethan R. Retzer, Steven C. Ritten, Maria E. Roesner, Aden B. Rollins, Natasha S. Rushmeyer, Emily A. Schloe, Morgan S. Schreifels, Denise J. Schultz, Brynn E. Seaman, Emma K. Shore, Jordan M. Smith, David A. Stamm, Jayden M. Steinemann, Allison M. Stiegel, Zoe A. Stier, Isaac C. Theis, Ezigbo O. Ugochukwu, Riley S. Verly, Alyssa R. Waytashek, Kora M. Welch, Myles M. Willie, Shelby M. Witucki and Madeline G. Ziegler.

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HONOR ROLL B Honor Roll

Grade 6: Trenton L. Abrahamson, Holly A. Anderson, Alyssa J. Behrendt, Margaret A. Bialke, Hunter J. Blonigen, Faith M. Bogle, Aiden M. Breth, Jaden W. Brink, Grady Buchert, Brendan J. Burke, Steven H. Chasteen, Loralei L. Cmelik, Lauren A. Condon, Dominic C. Cruz, Zachariah Dowell, Joselynn M. Dubbin, Jackson K. Faber, Sophia H. Frank, Owen H. Gales, Kassidy A. Gill, Jada L. Hanson, Finnegan D. Hatanpa, Autumn R. Hedstrom, Ruby R. Helgeson, Avayah R. Henkemeyer, David M. Herman, Jaxon M. Hill, Hailey M. Hurdt, Matthew C. Jacob, Vivian F. Jaschke, Addison A. Jernberg, Ada J. Johnson, Danyka L. Johnson, Hudson V. Johnson, Kaia F. Johnson, Olivia K. Johnson, Alexis D. Jones, Kane A. Kinney, Colin T. Kissinger, Jackson C. Klaers, Orion J. Kloby, Kameron C. Kraemer, Cameron O. Lane, Jada L. Lapping, Mylah D. Lukason, Lily A. Lutterman, Parker S. Maertens, Noah M. Mcarthur, Lauren O. Mehrwerth, Jazlyn R. Meier, Jack C. Merritt, Gabryel R. Meyer, Kailynn R. Morse, Caydence L. Muehlbauer, Brenden J. Nathe, Natalie S. Olson, Shelby J. Omvig, John C. Pesta, Emma E. Pfaff, Laekon R. Quach, Jackson L. Rieke, Landen M. Roen, Kellan R. Rogholt, Griffin J. Rothstein, Donovan I. Rousslang, Chloe J. Rowe, Henry Saenz, Isabella L. Salazar, Kylee A. Schaffer, Thomas M. Schepers, Lillian R. Schmitz, Christian T. Schroeder, Lacey L. Shore, Shaelyn M. Sjogren, Melody Skurdahl, Collin T. Slagter, Sidney A. Smith, Tyler J. Steinemann, Nina D. Strack, Morgan B. Teff, Isaac L. Thiele, Jocelynn K. Trainor, Connor E. Van Nevel, Evan S. Vassar, Urijah M. Voeller, Riley A. Walters-Andrews, Greta K. Widman, Brooklyn P. Widmer, Ayden R. Willing, Connor M. Winkelman, Eli J. Wippler and Jayla S. Yoss.

Grade 7: Brooke A. Andruschak, Jack B. Barz, Dominic R. Chauvin, Megan M. Christopherson, Evan D. Claude, Vivian B. Coss, Mariame Dioumessy, Adela E. Dominguez-Garcia, Wyatt R. Drinnin, Kassandra J. Eckerman, Ethan L. Elwood, Quentin G. Fladeboe, Charles M. Forsberg, Kailey M. Gazett, Adalyn G. Godfrey, Brandon J. Goebel, Konnor M. Gullette, Jonah P. Hall, Mia Hamilton, Chase R. Hammond, Adria G. Hanson, Mitchell J. Hanson, Eli A. Harrison, Matthew W. Henke, Chase L. Hiltner, Aunna M. Jackson, Kaylee A. Janaszak, Aleigha T. Jensen, Josephine M. Johnson, Taylor J. Johnson, Blake C. Kayser, Logan D. Kealy, Benjamin L. Kirchner, Burton L. Koenig, Maralyn A. Larson, Emma E. Lezer, Mason M. Lindstrom, Caiden M. Lyons, Karly A. Martini, Owen J. Massmann, Patience R. Meier, Gavyn D. Meyer, Cedrik N. Mills, Brandon M. Miskowic, Hunter R. Moore, Kale M. Neis, Blake J. Nelson, Addisen E. Newbanks, Thao T. Nguyen, Grant S. Pallansch, Ashley J. Pilarski, Elijah J. Rajkowski, Natalie R. Rittmann, Andie M. Roering, Garek R. Rubel, Jacob D. Rudolph, Brady J. Salo, Braxton M. Schmidt, Ivy S. Shay, Jaelyne E. Shoultz, Mariah M. Simmons, Hannah L. Solorz, Sophia M. Stier, William A. Tacheny III, Adan R. Valenzuela, Rebekah C. Vocelka, Deangelo J. Williams, Vayda J. Wills, Isabella E. Wilson, Myles J. Winkler, Kurt D. Wright, Saraya K. Ylinen and Ellie J. Yozamp.

Grade 8: Carter D. Baklund, Kathryn O. Bialke, Claire A. Braucks, Addison M. Breth, Kaitlyn T. Burski, Ariya J. Caul, Ian R. Chinander, Ava Dang, Raider T. Deering, Jackson D. Dhein, Kaylie A. Dubbels, Robert J. Dusing, Eliza M. Eken, Mason C. Euteneuer, Isabelle A. Fiereck, Cole J. Gates, Kade E. Gibbons, Samantha M. Goenner, Teagan L. Haarstad, Brooklyn A. Hahn, Emma E. Hardy, Alaina A. Jansky, Mya M. Johnson, Brooklyn B. Kielty, Larkin D. Kleine, Jordyn M. Koepp, Milena S. Kolbe, Madalyn A. Kronenberg, Isaiah A. Lopez, Logan P. Miller, Tristan B. Motsko, Ella G. Mrozek, Vincent J. Murn, Hudson E. Omoke, Dillon M. Pansch, Alivia R. Pappenfus, Ayla L. Perry, Skyler A. Petermeier, Ava S. Plemel, Jack W. Post, Savanna R. Ratka, Kate L. Robish, Evan J. Rosenberger, Ian J. Rucks, Evan P. Scapanski, Kyleigh A. Schacherer, Elijah J. Schmitz, Owen T. Symanietz, Vivian R. Tangen, Skyler J. Teachman, Maiya L. Thompson, Jack R. Van Heel, Madison M. Vedbraaten, Alyssa J. Vogel, Kolby Wagner, Zoey N. Weappa, James S. Weisenbeck, Alexa A. Welsh, Elijah B. Wilking, Marina D. Will-Robinson and Avery J. Ziegler.

Grade 9: Daniel K. Agre, Katelyn M. Anderson, Nathan J. Asche, Lucas J. Barber, Vance B. Barz, Austin G. Beierman, Ethan R. Blue, Mykayla J. Bluhm-Slater, Ruby K. Carlson, Renee L. Christopherson, Jaelyn J. Claude, Landen D. Combel, Matthew T. Crane, Kylee N. Czech, Chantelle E. Dickerson, Jameela L. Drumgole, John M. Engebretson, Gabrielle L. Fernholz, Piper E. Froiland, Kayman G. Garcia-Walberg, Jerrin E. Glade, Colin A. Gruber, Teagan E. Guggisberg, Blake M. Halter, Madison L. Hansen, Megan M. Hillmer, Ellen M. Jaschke, Marissa A. Jennings, Dylan A. Johnson, Callen T. Kieke, Grace A. Kitzmann, Kendall L. Kruchten, Elizabeth E. Krueger, Jadyn M. Loehlein, Alex P. Lucas, Hannah E. Markgraf, Ethan L. Martin, Lindsey C. Moran, Karena N. Nava, Ryan J. Neisen, Blake C. Nelson, Clara B. Noggle, Aiden A. Papesh-Blonigan, Aslan A. Pearson, Naza Poeung, Grace K. Popp, Cullen A. Posch, Tianna M. Presler, Danielle R. Purcell, Makeo P. Pygnasak, Leif R. Rudnick, Luke M. Scheeler, Elsa M. Schindele, Abby L. Schreiner, Camren J. Schueler, Izabell L. Schuldt, Kaitlyn L. Shore, Ethan C. Swanson, Lindsay M. Vallo, Eschen, Kaitlyn L. Von Westin P. Wehrs, Austin M. Winkelman, Cassidy L. Zeilenga and Audrey M. Zeiszler.

Grade 10: Chase R. Anderson, Halle J. Anderson, Maggie M. Anderson, Bailey L. Behrendt, Autumn R. Bestgen, Autumn J. Borgert, Erika J. Brenny, Robert J. Carstensen-Boe, Isabella K. Christopher, Kendal S. Craft, Christian J. Ditto, Aaron M. Forcier, Rodriguez, Lisbeth Genao Cooper S. Godwin, Hannah J. Halter, Savanna M. Handeland, Brielle M. Hanson, Lucas M. Hoffman, Dylan S. Holroyd, Madisson K. Jacobs, Emmilie M. Janski, Gabriella R. Jaskolka, Ellie L. Kirt, Jack D. Klein, Lauren G. Klein, Ethan J. Klug, Ella S. Knutson, Evan J. Kramer, Morgan R. Kreuser, Mia A. Lambrecht, Chayce D. Larocque, Madison E. Lavery, Marissa M. Lemm, Emma G. Lindberg, Nathan M. Martin, Serenity R. Martinez, Marya C. McCoy, Jameson R. McQuillan, Marissa J. Mohs, Tyrelle J. Moody, April R. Nelson, Kayla M. Ourada, Luke J. Pakkala, Taiya R. Partch, Keegan D. Patterson, John D. Petrie, Brooklynn R. Pliscott, Angel R. Ploof, Trinity E. Prom, Ajiah L. Quach, Justin B. Reichard, Ellie A. Retka, Brady D. Roberts, Carley R. Roberts, Mia C. Rogholt, Makaila J. Ryan, Carissa J. Sander, Kenneth C. Scherr, Cali C. Schlangen, Molly K. Schraut, Devin D. Schroeder, Kylie D. Schwanke, Cole J. Sowada, Mason L. Stuckey, Joshua N. Tapio, Jack G. Theis, Simon F. Thompson, Abiageal M. Vennemann, Cooper Z. Walder, Brenna J. Weinand, Carley L. Weisenbeck and Jacob M. Weller.

Grade 11: Lucy J. Ahles, Brielle C. Andvik, Hailey A. Arnold, Aubrey R. Bemboom, Alexander B. Bradley, Zachary J. Brandenburg, Dylan R. Braucks, Hayle R. Buttweiler, Ian J. Cairns, Wyatt A. Carpinella, Kayson P. Carter, Micheal R. Cowle-Pierce, Logan J. Culbertson, Kelly R. Decker, Gavin J. Emery, Maggie A. Fernholz, Valeria Flores Bonilla, Arlyn Flores-Lopez, Dylan J. Friedrich, Angela E. Fritz, Gabriel J. Gertken, Trinity A. Gill, Kylie A. Griffey, Ella M. Gunderson, Alexander S. Harren, Gavin J. Hoeschen, Ashlyn R. Hoihjelle, Isaak P. Johnson, Naomi E. Kolle, Timothy R. Krueger, Braden K. Kuklok, Vanessa A. Lwiza, Christopher L. Marten-Rosenow, Dominic T. Mathies, Eric J. Maurus, William D. McKeever, Alyssa C. Meyer, Corina K. Miller, Ahmed A. Mohamed, Elijah C. Moilanen, Terrence R. Moody, Mackenna R. Moon, Audrey J. Morehouse, Franklin A. Morris, Kevin C. Mortenson, Bryant T. Neumann, Mckinsey C. Newbanks, Shaylee M. Nieken, Megan A. Nierengarten, Rachel D. Nowacki, Ashlynn R. Olsen, Jacob D. Peters, Katlyn A. Philabaum, Kyan G. Robideau-Turk, Paul J. Rothanburg, Michaela P. Sawicki, Vanessa L. Say, Riley D. Schaefer, Pearson L. Schroeder, Kathryn A. Stiegel, Natalie M. Stiegel, Katelyn R. Storms, Mason W. Tasto, Jack T. Taszarek, Alexis M. Turck, Gavin O. Vanderveer, Owen B. Vassar, Chelsey M. Vogel, Tamara K. Woods and Lydia M. Zabinski.

Cole J. Gauerke, Elijah E. Grabinski, Savannah H. Gustafson, Anja M. Hanson, Ashley M. Harris-Houdek, Joseph N. Hoeschen, Daniel J. Hovland, Christian A. Iriarte, Chloe E. Janski, Adan V. Lachmansingh, Landon S. Lunser, Adam N. Marshall, Jasmine M. Mbwille, Alexander T. Miskowic, Miranda G. Mohs, Tessa L. Moulzolf, Bailee R. Mustain, Maria J. Nathe, Ella A. Nelson, Aaron J. Neumann, Britney N. Nieters, Madison K. Ostman, Jaiden L. Parker, Veronica L. Peacock, Brooke I. Petermeier, Nathan L. Peterson, Kaelin M. Rainer, Kaety A. Rainer, Madelyn M. Richards, Isabelle V. Rogholt, Shelby M. Salner-Meyer, Anna E. Schave, Justin M. Scheeler, Hunter J. Scherbing, Makenzi E. Schmitz, Jenna N. Schreifels, Emily M. Schreindl, Alexander R. Sevre, Aidan J. Smith, Dmitri D. Smith, Treyvon C. Smith, Kylee I. Sprifke, Noah T. Surma, Abigail D. Tangen, Valiant P. Taylor Jr., Ellyse H. Von Eschen and Ashley G. Woitalla.

Public Notices

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S NOTICE Pamela Maas, the underSTATE OF MINNESOTA signed Sheriff of Benton COUNTY OF BENTON Case Type: 10 (Mortgage County will sell at public auction, to the highest bidForeclosure) der, for cash, on July 8, DISTRICT COURT 2021, at 10:00 a.m., at the SEVENTH JUDICIAL Benton County, Sheriff’s DISTRICT Office, 581 Highway 23, Court File No: Foley, Minnesota, in said 05-CV-20-2080 County and State, the premNOTICE OF SHERIFF’S ises and real estate described SALE UNDER FIND- in said Judgment and DeINGS OF FACT, CON- cree, to-wit: Lot Eleven (11), Block CLUSIONS OF LAW, ORDER FOR JUDGMENT Five (5), Church Hill East, AND JUDGMENT (REAL according to the plat and survey thereof on file and of PROPERTY) record in the Office of the Mark J. Maas, as Trustee of County Recorder in and for the Carol Probst Smith Re- Benton, County, Minnesota vocable Living Trust Dated (the “Property”).

The time allowed by June 4, 2012, as Amended, law for redemption by MortPlaintiff, gagor or Mortgagor’s pervs.

Kelly Pamela Maas; Great sonal representatives or asRiver Federal Credit Union; signs is six (6) months after Church Hill East Homeown- the date of sale. er’s Association; and XYZ Dated: May 19, 2021 BENTON COUNTY Corporation; ABC PartnerSHERIFF ship; Joe Doe and Mary

By Troy Heck Rowe, whose true names are Deputy unknown to Plaintiff, Dated: May 11, 2021 Defendants.

NOTICE IS HEREBY RINKE NOONAN GIVEN, that under and by Benjamin B. Bohnsack virtue of a Findings of Fact, (#319399) Conclusions of Law, Order Suite 300 US Bank Plaza for Judgment and Judgment Building entered in the above entitled 1015 W. St. Germain St. action on May 6, 2021, a P.O. Box 1497 certified copy of which has St. Cloud, MN 56302-1497 been delivered to me, direct- (320) 251-6700 ing the sale of real property (320) 656-3500 fax hereinafter described to sat- Email: Bbohnsack@Rinkeisfy the amount found and Noonan.com adjudged due said Plaintiff Attorneys for Plaintiff R-20-6B in the above-entitled action from said Defendant, Kelly

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Newly-constructed exterior walls, comprised of pre-cast concrete and exposed aggregate concrete and pictured June 16, will be the future Pleasantview Elementary School gym in Sauk Rapids. Underground work is underway in preparation for the pouring of concrete floor.

Building 30% constructed

BY ELLARRY PRENTICE STAFF WRITER

Sections of the future Pleasantview Elementary School are sprouting from the ground.

Construction of the new $37.1 million school, slated to open for learning in fall 2022, is well

underway in Sauk Rapids.

The two-story school will replace the existing 1972 building and is being built on the northwest corner of the same property at 1009 Sixth Ave. N. The 2021-22 school year will be the last for the existing school, which will be torn down next

summer.

Kyle Walter, senior project manager with ICS, said the project is about 30% complete. The crew plans to have the enclosure completed and the roof on by winter so interior work can begin.

Brick work and window installation will also start later in the year.

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torn down, a parking lot, playground and bus loop will be built, Walter said. The parking lot and playground will be located where the current school is now. The bus loop will be on the south side of the new gymnasium.

On average, a crew of 40-50 people work at the Pleasantview construction site daily. Their schedule fluctuates depending on the weather, Walter said.

Despite the scorching heat in June and construction material shortages across the United States, they are making steady progress.

Walter said the crew appreciates residents in the neighborhood for their understanding of adjusted schedules and long workdays. On days when temperatures were well into the 90s, the crew often started hours early, doing their best to keep the noise down.

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(Above) A crew frames a two-story classroom area with steel studs June 16 at the Pleasantview Elementary School construction site in Sauk Rapids. Classroom spaces will be built to optimize functionality to accommodate ever-changing learning needs.

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Steel studs form what will be the main entrance to the new Pleasantview Elementary School in Sauk Rapids. To the left of the main doors will be the office and a check-in area for visitors.

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Pleasantview from page 18 The current elementary school has been over capacity for years, and its pod-style design, with grouped classrooms facing into one central area, poses noise and safety concerns.

The building has poor ventilation

systems, and traffic flow in pick-up and drop-off zones needs improvement.

A fire in January 2019 destroyed four classrooms and put replacement of the building at the top of the district’s priority list.

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(Left) Workers erect a staircase and elevator area June 16 near what will be classrooms at the future home of Pleasantview Elementary School in Sauk Rapids. The new school is expected to be open for the 2022-23 school year.

(Below) Workers assemble brick walls that will form the kitchen in the new Pleasantview Elementary School June 16. A loading dock and dumpster enclosures will be constructed outside the cafeteria.

News Briefs

Former Rice Family Fun Day committee announced June 16 the decision by Performance Improvements to the existing facility are expected Food Group to expand its Performance Foodservice- to begin this summer and will be completed in early makes donations RICE – The former Rice Family Fun Day committee has donated its existing funds to various organizations and events in the Rice area. The group announced earlier this spring it would not longer be organizing the annual city festival that took place the third Saturday in August.

According to member Kristi O’Brien, the committee donated just over $10,000 to the following organizations: Rice Police Department, Rice Fire Department, Bash for the Cure (an American Cancer Society fundraiser), The Wall that Heals (a Vietnam Veterans Memorial replica), Rice Area Food Shelf and Sauk Rapids-Rice School District.

RA Bridal Consignments hosts grand opening

SAUK RAPIDS – RA Bridal Consignments opened this past winter and will be hosting a grand opening July 19-22. With around 100 gowns – many new with tags – to choose from, a bride is sure to find something she likes. Sisters Bridal & Tux and Carrie Johnson Bridal have consigned gowns with the location along with private parties.

The grand opening consists of refreshments, prizes and gifts. Every bride that tries on a gown will receive a free gift, as well as a chance to win one of five grand opening prizes which include gift cards and swag from Mantra Salon and Active Nutrition, gown preservation, a wine basket and gown steaming.

Owner of RA Bridal Consignments, Cindy Battleson, said she decided central Minnesota needed a bridal consignment shop after being without a location for about five years.

PFG to expand in Rice, create jobs

FOLEY – Benton Economic Partnership Inc., in cooperation with Benton County and the city of Rice,

Minnesota/Northland Cheese manufacturing operation. The project, which will create at least 22 jobs and represents a capital investment of more than $12 million in expanded facilities and new equipment, resulted from a collaboration among the county, city and Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, and further strengthens the company’s long-standing commitment to the area.

PGF has operated the Rice facility since 1976 and processes and distributes shredded cheese to PFG facilities and customers nationwide from the existing location. The new jobs and investment will allow the company to better serve new and existing customers as well as create additional cheese production opportunities for Minnesota dairy farmers.

“We have found Rice and Benton County to be a great location for our operations,” said Lloyd Haehnel, general manager of Northland Cheese. “As customer demand for our product has grown, it was a natural choice to add the jobs and investment here.

We are proud of our many hardworking and talented associates here and pleased to be expanding our presence in this wonderful community.”

As part of the collaboration that brought the announcement, BEP worked to secure commitments from the MN DEED’s Job Creation Fund and Minnesota Investment Fund programs to support the project. The Minnesota Investment Fund, which takes the form of a loan to the company, also permits $100,000 of the repaid amount to be retained by the city of Rice to support a revolving loan fund to advance future small business growth in the community.

Additionally, both the city of Rice and Benton County approved a partial abatement of the incremental property taxes generated by the company’s new investment as an incentive to win the project for the community. Both the state and local incentives are performance based and are specifically tied to the company meeting specific job creation and investment targets.

2022.

Nominations sought for Innovation Awards

ST. CLOUD – The Greater St. Cloud Development Corporation is seeking nominations and applications for its 10th annual Innovation Awards, created to recognize originality among non-profit and for-profit organizations. Deadline for submission is July 30.

Since 2012, the GSDC has recognized 30 area organizations for their innovative approaches to problem solving and creating opportunities. At its Nov. 4 meeting of its investors, the GSDC will honor four organizations: an emerging for-profit company, an established for-profit company and two non-profit organizations. Each will also receive a $1,000 award.

Information about nominating candidates and applying for the awards may be found at www. greaterstcloud.com/innovation. Organizations are also encouraged to nominate themselves.

Youth Chorale of Central Minnesota receives grant

FOLEY – Youth Chorale of Central Minnesota received a $5,000 grant from the Central Minnesota Arts Board for “A Choral Community” concert that will take place at the Sauk Rapids-Rice High School in October. The grant was announced in May, and the concert will include a Youth Chorale ensemble, the Sauk Rapids-Rice High School concert choir, and area church and community choirs.

Funding for the CMAB grant is provided through an appropriation from the Minnesota State Legislature with money from the state’s general fund, and its Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund created by the voters of Minnesota.

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Public Notice PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE OF PROPERTY DISPOSAL AND PROPOSED BUSINESS SUBSIDY AGREEMENT The Housing and Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of Sauk Rapids, Minnesota, gives notice that it will hold a public hearing on July 13, 2021, at 6:00 p.m., or as soon after that as can be heard, at the Sauk Rapids City Hall Council Chambers at 250 Summit Avenue North, in Sauk Rapids, Minnesota to hear all persons present regarding: 1) the HRA’s proposed sale to BB Land Holding, LLC (“Developer”) of the property to be platted as Lot 1, Block 1, Sauk Rapids Industrial Park East Plat Four (a/k/a the westerly 3.5 acres of Benton County Parcel No. 190488400), located in Sauk Rapids, Minnesota at the corner of 19th Street NE and 17th Avenue NE, for the amount of $1.00 upon the condition that certain improvements be constructed and operated upon the real estate pursuant to the terms to be contained in a Contract for Private Redevelopment (the “Agreement”); and 2) the proposed Business Subsidy with Developer pursuant to the terms of the Agreement. The proposed Business Subsidy has an estimated value of $451,841.20 (which includes the value of the land proposed to be sold to the Developer). The proposed Agreement requires that Developer construct building improvements with a tax value (including land) of at least $1,650,0000.00, cause to be created at least one new job (in addition to the existing 15 jobs) meeting wage goals established by the HRA and the Sauk Rapids City Council, and continue business operations in the City for at least 5 years.

Any interested person may see the terms and conditions of the proposed Agreement at the office of the Community Development Director, City of Sauk Rapids, Sauk Rapids City Government Center, 250 Summit Avenue North, Sauk Rapids, Minnesota, during normal business hours. A person with residence in or the owner of taxable property in the City may file a written complaint with the City if the City fails to comply with Minnesota Statutes Section 116J.993 to 116J.995, and no action may be filed against the City for failing to comply unless a written complaint is filed.

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Highway 10 rollover claims life

ST. CLOUD – A Long Prairie man is dead following a rollover crash in Watab Township June 19. The incident took place shortly around 11:30 a.m.

The Minnesota State Patrol reported Gregory Sanchez-Carpio, 23, was killed when the sport utility vehicle he was driving entered the median and rolled. Sanchez-Carpio was traveling eastbound on Highway 10 near mile marker 167 in Watab Township. He was not wearing his seat belt.

A passenger, Daniel Martinez-Diaz, 19, of Long Prairie, received non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to the St. Cloud Hospital. Martinez-Diaz was using a restraint device.

Alcohol is not believed to be a factor in this crash.

The Benton County Sheriff’s Office and Rice Fire Department assisted the state patrol in the incident.

Second rollover crash in two days injures two

ST. CLOUD – In what was the second rollover in a two-day span on Highway 10 in Watab Township, two men were injured.

The incident took place shortly before 6:30 p.m. near Little Rock Road.

According to the Minnesota State Patrol, Richard Lalonde, 24, of Little Falls, lost control of his vehicle while traveling on a curve and hit a vehicle alongside him. Lalonde then ran off the road, hit a sign and rolled.

Lalonde and an unidentified passenger were transported by ambulance to a hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. A second passenger was not injured or transported.

The other vehicle in the crash had minor damage.

Lalonde was cited for the incident.

Editor’s note: The Minnesota State Patrol did not publish this crash online and the minimal information above is what was provided to the Sauk Rapids Herald.

Public Notices

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING, CITY OF SAUK RAPIDS BENTON COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Area, and the proposed adoption of a Tax Incre- tax increment from the TIF District may be spent Council of the City of Sauk Rapids (the “City”), ment Financing Plan (the “TIF Plan”) therefor on eligible uses within the boundaries of the ProjBenton County, State of Minnesota, will hold a (collectively, the “Modification and Plan”), pur- ect Area. public hearing on July 12, 2021 beginning at ap- suant to Minnesota Statutes, 469.090 to 469.1082 All interested persons may appear at the hearproximately 6:00 PM, at the City Council Cham- and Sections 469.174 to 469.1794 all inclusive, as ing and present their views orally or prior to the bers located at 115 2nd Ave N, Sauk Rapids, Min- amended. Copies of the Modification and Plan are meeting in writing. nesota, relating to the City’s proposed adoption on file and available for public inspection at the

BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF of a Modification to the Redevelopment Plan (the office of the Community Development Director at THE CITY OF SAUK RAPIDS, MINNESOTA “Modification”) for Redevelopment Project No. City Hall. /s/___________________ The property to be included in the TIF District 1 (the “Project Area”), the proposed establishCity Clerk ment of Tax Increment Financing District No. 24 is located within the Project Area and the City. A R-25-1B (an economic development tax increment financ- map of the Project Area and the TIF District thereing district) (the “TIF District”) within the Project in is set forth below. Subject to certain limitations,

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Police Activity Report

Sauk Rapids Police Department June 14-20

June 15, 9:39 p.m. – Officer responded to an anonymous call that reported a possible gun in the water near the rocks on the 700 block of River Avenue North. Officer located the weapon which was a carbon dioxide hand gun. The item was photographed and entered into evidence.

June 19, 1:21 a.m. – Law enforcement was dispatched to the 100 block of 15th Street Court for a medical call for a female who ate some gummies containing THC, the active ingredient in cannabis, and was having an anxiety attack. Paramedics assessed the individual and advised she would likely be fine. The THC gummies were placed into evidence to be disposed.

June 20, 10:07 a.m. – A caller reported portable toilets tipped over at Bob Cross Park. An officer responded and located three units on their side near the parking lot in the grass. The units were not in service as their reservoirs had been emptied with no liquid spilled, and the officer noted no damage. No action was taken.

Incidents: Miscellaneous calls 23, medical calls 20, assists 18, warnings 12, suspicious activity reports 11, property calls 9, alarms 8, civil complaints 7, driving complaints 7, thefts 7, welfare checks 7, disturbances 5, domestics 5, child calls 4, lift assists 4, harassment calls 3, traffic stops 3, extra patrols 2, fraud calls 2, ordinance violations 2, parking violations 2 and tows 2.

Rice Police Department June 7-20

June 10, 12:08 p.m. – A caller informed the police department of a door-to-door salesperson trying to sell the caller an alarm system. The caller asked the officer on the call if the salesperson had a permit to sell within city limits, which the salesperson did not.

The caller than asked the officer if he should purchase an alarm system. The officer advised to the male caller that if he was interested in an alarm system, he should do his own research. The officer contacted the salesperson and warned the person of the permit requirement. He also advised the salesperson that the caller does not want the salesperson to return.

June 19, 12:50 a.m. – A Rice police officer assisted on a traffic stop of a driver who was suspected to be under the influence. A temporary plate on the vehicle was ran, and information returned that identified a different vehicle make and model from the vehicle driven. Law enforcement also noticed the temporary plate covered a dealer plate, which covered a standard license plate with expired registration. The standard plate’s tabs had been altered. Law enforcement could not make contact with the owners of the temporary or standard plates. Through investigation, the officers learned the driver had given a false name. The driver was arrested, and the Rice police officer stood by until the vehicle could be towed.

Incidents: Miscellaneous calls 16, thefts 6, animal complaints 4, agency assists 4, assists 4, driving complaints 3, medical calls 2, traffic stops 2 and vehicles 2.

Public Notices

TOWN OF WATAB, MINNESOTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON INTENTION TO ISSUE GENERAL OBLIGATION STREET RECONSTRUCTION PLAN BONDS AND PROPOSAL TO ADOPT A STREET RECONSTRUCTION PLAN THEREFOR NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town Board of the Town of Watab, Minnesota (the “Town”) will meet on Tuesday, July 13, 2021, at 7:00 p.m., at the Watab Town Hall, 660 75th Street Northwest in Sauk Rapids, Minnesota and by electronic means, in part to hold a public hearing concerning (1) the proposal to adopt a Street Reconstruction Plan pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 475.58, Subdivision 3b; and (2) the proposed issuance of general obligation bonds (the “Bonds”). The Bonds will be in an amount not to exceed $3,500,000 and will be used for the reconstruction of certain streets in the Town.

If a petition requesting a vote on the issuance of the Bonds, signed by voters equal to five percent of the votes cast in the Town in the last municipal general election, is

filed with the Town Clerk within 30 days after the public hearing (i.e., by August 12, 2021), the Town may issue the Bonds only after obtaining approval of a majority of voters voting on the question at an election.

A copy of the plan is available for inspection in the Town Clerk’s Office, Town Hall, 660 75th Street Northwest, Sauk Rapids, Minnesota 56379. Questions or comments may be directed to the Town Chair, Julie Johnson at 320-248-5245.

All interested persons may appear and be heard at the public hearing either orally or in writing or via electronic means as posted on the agenda on the Town’s website for such meeting or may file written comments with the Town Clerk before the hearing.

Dated: June 8, 2021

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WATAB TOWNSHIP BENTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA NOTICE OF IMPROVEMENT HEARING

consists of all numbered lots within the platted subdivision of Lake Andrew.

The estimated cost of the improvement is $751,000.00.

A resonable estimate of the impact of the assessment will be available at the hearing. Such persons as desire to be heard with reference to the proposed improvement will be heard at this meeting.

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Notice is hereby given that the Town Board of Watab Township will meet at the Watab Township Hall, 660 75th Street N.W., Watab, Minnesota at 7 p.m. on July 13, 2021, to consider the reconstruction of all roads located in the plat of Lake Andrew in Watab Township, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Sections 429.011 to 429.111. The area proposed to be assessed for the costs of such improvement

BENTON COUNTY DITCH PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, the Board of Commissioners of Benton County sitting as the road authority for Benton County Road No. 80 and sitting as the drainage authority for Benton County Ditch No. 11, pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 163.17, shall hold a public hearing in consideration of a minor alteration to the public ditch system.

Benton County has determined that old bridge L5806 is structurally deficient and needs to be replaced with a new structure.

It is proposed to replace the old structure with precast concrete box culverts that are 16 feet wide and 5 feet tall. The excavation required to install the new structure is considered a minor alteration. However, the construction and installation of the new structure will not affect the functionality nor the hydraulic capacity of the ditch system.

The hearing is scheduled to begin at 9:00 a.m. on July 20, 2021, at the Benton County Boardroom located at the Benton County Government Center, at 531 Dewey Street, Foley, MN 56329. All interested parties may appear and be heard. Other items are on the agenda and the hearing may not start until after 9:00 am.

If unable to participate, you may submit written testimony to County Ditch Public Hearing, PO Box 247 Foley, MN 56329. e City for failing to comply unless a written complaint is filed.

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Public Notices SAUK RAPIDS-RICE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 47 REGULAR SEMI-MONTHLY BOARD MEETING Monday, May 24, 2021 A semi-monthly meeting of the Sauk Rapids-Rice ISD 47 Board of Education was called to order by Chair Butkowski Monday, May 24, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. in the District Office Boardroom. The Board Meeting was live streamed to the District Office Curriculum Center.

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

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

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE-PRIMARY YEARS PROGRAMME (IB-PYP) – RICE STUDENT PRESENTATION Five Rice Elementary fifth students and fifth grade teacher Kelsey Bean attended the Board meeting and the students presented their final group project on Homelessness to the Board. The students and Ms. Bean answered Board questions.

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

PUBLIC INPUT There was no public input at 7:32 p.m.

ADDENDUM ACTION APPROVAL OF STANDARD ADULT HIGH SCHOL DIPLOMA PROGRAMMING A motion was made by Hauck, seconded by Morse and unanimously carried to approve programming to support a third secondary credential option for adults: a standard adult high school diploma at Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools. The Adult Basic Education Program will provide a third graduation pathway for students who do not graduate on time to receive a diploma issued by Sauk Rapids-Rice High School after completing each of five competency domains.

ACTION APPROVAL OF GIRLS’ HEAD SOCCER COACH A motion was made by Solarz, seconded by Hauck and unanimously carried to approve Tash Neu as the head girls’ soccer coach, effective 08.16 21 through 11.01.21 APPROVAL FOR ADDITIONAL ENGLISH LEARNER (EL) SUPPORT SERVICES A motion was made by Hauck, seconded by Solarz and unanimously carried to approve an additional 1.0 FTE for EL support services for the 2021 – 2022 school year. This request was based on increased student need.

APPOVAL FOR TIER 2 AND 3 INTERVENTION SPECIALIST TIME A motion was made by Braun, seconded by Morse and unanimously carried to approve an additional 1.0 FTE for a Tier 2 and 3 Intervention Specialist for the 2021 – 2022 school year. This request was based on increased student need.

APPROVAL TO RESCIND POLICY #808 A motion was made by Morse, seconded by Solarz and unanimously carried to approve rescinding District Policy #808-Face Coverings effective the end of the school day on Friday, June 4, 2021. Notwithstanding any other provision to the contrary, the provisions of Executive Orders 20-19, 20-82, 20-94, and 20-95 do not apply beyond the 2020 – 2021 school year.

APPROVAL OF THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) A motion was made by Braun, seconded by Loidolt and unanimously carried to approve of the MOU, which is non precedent setting and allows SRRPA members who changed their health plan from Double Gold to an HSA-eligible plan during the 2020 Open Enrollment period and suffered unintended financial hardship due to the one time 15-month plan year. The MOU will provide a one-time payment to the member’s HSA with the last pay-period in May 2021.

ADOPTION OF THE DONATION RESOLUTION A motion was made by Hauck, seconded by Braun and unanimously carried to adopt the Donation Resolution. It is recommended by the Minnesota School Board Association that a Donation Resolution be adopted in the Action area of the Agenda rather than in Consent.

ADJOURNMENT With no further business appearing before the Board, a motion was made Braun, seconded by Loidolt and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting at 8:08 p.m.

Respectfully submitted, Lisa J. Braun, Board of Education Clerk Sauk Rapids-Rice ISD 47 R-25-1B

Lottery luck runs 3 earn medals at championship shoot out for Wolves SPORTS

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After a period of good fortune where the Minnesota Timberwolves won the first overall pick in the NBA draft lottery twice in six years, things did not go their way in the 2021 lottery June 22. The Wolves, who finished COLUMNIST with the sixth-worst SPORTS

BY ANDY THAYER record in the NBA last season, slipped slightly in the lottery to the seventh position. Because of this, that pick – which would have remained with the Wolves had it fallen in the top three – will convey to the Golden State Warriors as part of the D’Angelo Russell for Andrew Wiggins trade back in February 2020.

While this is a bitter pill to swallow, it definitely isn’t the worst-case scenario for Wolves fans. In a top-heavy draft class where there are reportedly somewhere between four and six potential future all-stars available, losing the seventh pick isn’t quite so devastating. The team’s late season hot streak had two key perks: not only did it help the Wolves establish the foundation for a winning culture, but it also decreased their odds of having to surrender a top pick to Golden State.

Imagine the nightmare scenario of tanking to finish last season, ending up with the worst record, and still having to hand over a pick in the 4-6 range to the Warriors. Yikes. Had the Wolves landed in the fourth spot and been forced to convey the pick, the Warriors would have had a great shot at a potential cornerstone player to pair with Steph Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green as they geared up for another playoff run. It now looks like the Warriors are going to have to decide between taking a developmental prospect or packaging the pick in a trade for a player who can help them win now.

From the Wolves perspective, we now have some clarity on their path forward and how to evaluate their trade for Russell. They paid a stiff but fair price (the seventh pick and their secondround pick) to get off Wiggins’ onerous contract and acquire Russell to pair him with his friend Karl-Anthony Towns. We had years of evidence demonstrating that the Towns-Wiggins pairing wasn’t going to be successful, and I’m optimistic the Towns/Russell duo has a higher ceiling. The Wolves went 11-11 to finish last season with Towns and Russell both healthy, and when you consider the breakout of Anthony Edwards, return of Malik Beasley, and presence of solid players on rookie deals like Jaden McDaniels and Naz Reid, things are looking up for the Wolves despite losing this pick.

Don’t forget that in the first round of last year’s draft, the Wolves also acquired Leandro Bolmaro, a playmaking 20-year-old forward who has played the last two seasons in Barcelona.

The Wolves are reportedly working hard on a buyout to bring Bolmaro stateside this year, and he could functionally serve as the team’s firstround rookie this season. If Bolmaro turns out to be a solid player, the Wolves’ 2020 draft could be an all-timer. Edwards looks like he could be a perennial all-star, McDaniels is a future starter with first-team all-defense potential, and Bolmaro has a high ceiling as well. The Wolves getting three promising young players in one draft makes missing out on this year’s draft a little more palatable.

A few months ago, the Russell-Wiggins trade looked like an absolute disaster. Russell was clashing with Ryan Saunders and dealing with injuries, and the Wolves had a real chance of being forced to cede a cornerstone player to the Warriors in this year’s draft. However, Russell’s strong late-season play under coach Chris Finch and the Wolves’ promising finish has dramatically changed my perception of that deal. Despite losing their first-round pick this year, the Wolves have a promising future.

Sauk RapidsRice places 11th overall in Class 4A

BY NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS – There were smiling faces as the Sauk Rapids-Rice clay target team finished its season June 17.

Storm shooters Morgan Fiereck, Lilly Ackerman and Mia Lambrecht earned their way to medals at the Minnesota State High School League 2021 Trap Shooting Championships, which took place June 1422 in Alexandria.

The 2021 Trap Shooting Championships is a qualifier for the Minnesota State High School League state meet and invites all athletes from across Minnesota to compete over the nine-day event.

The MSHSL State Tournament took place June 25 in Prior Lake and featured the top 40 teams in the state as well as individual qualifiers.

At the Alexandria event, Morgan Fiereck earned first place among female junior varsity Class 4A athletes. Lilly Ackerman placed third in junior varsity females, and Lambrecht placed first in novice females of the same class.

“It was a great day, a

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Lilly Ackerman (from left), Morgan Fiereck and Mia Lambrecht earn medals at the Minnesota State High School League Trapshooting Championship June 17 in Alexandria. Ackerman placed third in junior varsity, Fiereck first in junior varsity and Lambrecht first in novice divisions.

fun day, a beautiful day to be out on the range,” said head coach Paul Fiereck of June 17, when SRR athletes competed against their Class 4A rivals.

Coach Fiereck is Morgan Fiereck’s father.

SRR placed 11 of 24 Class 4A teams overall, taking third in junior varsity, and 10th in both varsity and novice divisions. Twenty-eight athletes made the trip with five youth missing due to other engagements.

The novice athletes scored 338 points, with Roman Lovitz (65 points of 100) and Lambrecht (85 of 100) notching the spot for team high gun male and team high gun female, respectively.

The junior varsity athletes scored 427 points.

Mason Sherman (88 of 100) and Fiereck (89 of 100) were the team’s top male and female athletes at this level, respectively.

Captains Justin Scheeler (95 of 100) and Emily Schreindl (84 of 100) led the Storm varsity athletes for male and female, respectively.

Varsity scored 453 points.

Scheeler, Fiereck and Aaron Golden each earned a 25-straight patch at the meet, which was Fiereck’s first patch, and Scheeler earned a spot on the all-state team by placing third in SRR’s conference.

The Storm missed a MSHSL state bid by 13

clays. Badger-GreenbushMiddle River High School leads the state as a team with a score of 486.

“Historically we’ve been right there, and that’s the fun thing about our team,” Coach Fiereck said. “We’re always right there; we just can’t get over that hurdle.”

In Conference 2, SRR placed fourth of six teams.

Fiereck said, after coming off a canceled season in 2020, the team exceeded his and his assistant coaches’ expectations for the season and the meet.

He said most shooters performed better than they have all year.

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Legion season begins where sections left off

Post 254 starts season with 11-2 win

BY TOM FENTON STAFF WRITER

After an emotional run through the Section 5AAA baseball tournament for the Sauk RapidsRice baseball team that led to the school’s first state tournament since 1989, the team had a few days to relax and let the experience sink in before the American Legion season began.

That break is officially over.

Most of the players from the Storm high school team that dropped a close 2-0 decision to eventual Class AAA state champion Mahtomedi took the field for Post 254 as they opened the District 6 schedule June 21. It was almost like the section tournament never ended as Sauk Rapids cruised to a 11-2 win at Becker.

Alex Harren, who pitched the high school team to victory in the Section 5AAA

championship against St. Francis, got the victory.

Harren gave up five hits and struck out 10 while allowing one earned run.

Jeff Solorz led the offense, going 2 for 5 with a double and three RBIs. Noah Jensen also drove in three runs, and Dane Dingmann was 2 for 3 with a double and two RBIs. Luke Pakkala drove in two runs for Post 254, which finished with 10 hits.

“I basically told them that we need to keep building off the high school season,” coach Paul Wippler said. “What got us to the state tournament was good pitching and

making no errors. And, most importantly, have fun playing baseball.”

Sauk Rapids will have plenty of opportunity to do exactly that at the St. Cloud American Legion Tournament that started June 24 at the Municipal Athletic Complex. Post 254 was scheduled to face the St. Cloud Chutes June 24 and Wayzata at 5:30 p.m. Friday, June 25, at Dick Putz Field in St. Cloud. The SaturdaySunday schedule will be determined based on results in pool play and the championship bracket.

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from page 22 “I’m very proud of the kids and very proud of what we were able to do and accomplish,” he said.

Part of that improvement came from participating in the DelTone Youth Invitational June 12 where athletes had a chance to experience the pressure of a large meet and crowd as well as be exposed to the SRR coaching staff at one time.

Coach Fiereck said teams typically have one house at tournaments and coaches are able to combine their brainpower to better their athletes.

“You’ve got three or four coaches standing around, watching the kids shoot and you start talking amongst yourself,” he said. “When we start conversation as a group, we are able to correct a lot of issues.”

But ultimately by the time the state shoot arrived, Coach Fiereck said the work had been done and the athletes had to prove their mind game was bigger than the pressure of the field.

“All I can do is tell them to relax and have fun,” Coach Fiereck said. “I can’t coach them anymore; I can’t change anything anymore. …

That’s one thing I do like about this sport: There is no middle of the game or last-minute decision of who you should play or shouldn’t play. You try to get as many kids signed up that you can and encourage them to have fun, relax and hits some targets.”

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The Sauk Rapids-Rice High School clay target team consists of Coltin Eich (front, from left), Ashton Schulz, Esther Parks, Morgan Fiereck, Jackson Herbst, Emily Schreindl, Charlie Peterson, Allie Ackerman and Samantha Haaf; (second row, from left) Kaety Rainer, Nathan Asche, Ethan Moriak, Tyler Allen, Kaelin Rainer, Lilly Ackerman, Mia Lambrecht and Kody Reinert; (third row, from left) Shane Hanson, Tim Krueger, Mason Sherman, Roman Lovitz, Chris Carter, Matthew Woeste, Devin Wittkowski-Douvier, David Stamm and Aiden Montag; (back, from left) assistant coach Jason Rainer, assistant coach Tim Kosloske, assistant coach Kevin Roesner, assistant coach George Bridenstine, head coach Paul Fiereck and assistant coach Steve Heinen. Not pictured are Aaron Golden, Ethan Packard, Justin Scheeler, Owen Scheeler, Jacob Wallen, Jack Weber and Chris Wolter.

Storm varsity athlete results Athlete Gender Round 1 Justin Scheeler .......... M 24 Aaron Golden............. M 25 Ashton Schulz ............ M 23 Charlie Peterson ........ M 21 Shane Hanson............ M 20 Nathan Asche............. M 21 Emily Schreindl........... F 22 Coltin Eich ................... M 17 Ethan Moriak .............. M 17 Owen Scheeler ......... M 23

Round 2 Subtotal Round 1 23 47 25 22 47 23 21 44 23 22 43 23 22 42 21 24 45 22 24 46 18 23 40 20 20 37 20 18 41 17

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Floren soars to bronze at state

Senior finishes career with school-record jump

BY TOM FENTON | STAFF WRITER

Justus Floren was ready to handle just about any type of distraction leading up to her appearance June 19 at the Minnesota State High School League Class AA Track and Field Meet.

The Sauk RapidsRice senior completed her warmups leading up to the long jump competition and was a mere minutes from taking her first jump. That is when an announcement boomed over St. MichaelAlbertville High School’s track facility that the meet PHOTOS COURTESY OF MINNESOTA STATE HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE

Sauk Rapids-Rice senior Justus Floren takes off from the board during the long jump competition at the Minnesota State High School League Class AA Track and Field Meet June 19 at St. Michael-Albertville High School in St. Michael.

Floren jumped 17 feet, 8 inches on her first attempt, which was a personal and school record, on her way to placing third in the event.

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would be delayed due to a traffic crash on Interstate 94 which was keeping other teams from arriving on time.

The veteran multisport athlete was unfazed and may have used the delay to her advantage.

On her first jump, Floren had her career best of 17 feet, 8 inches – a leap that held up for a third-place finish in the event.

“Normally, my best jump is either my third or fourth jump, but for some reason this time it was my first,” Floren said.

“I must’ve had a lot of adrenaline going through me. I was super glad to be able to pull that off on my first jump, but I was really surprised because it didn’t feel like it was a crazy-good jump. Maybe the delay helped me.”

Floren was the first girl to represent the Storm at state since 2013, and the third-place effort was the best finish for Sauk Rapids-Rice in any event since Kayla Deters placed third in the high jump in 2007. Zach Haffner is the

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Justus Floren (right) and Sauk Rapids-Rice head coach Loren Finlayson are all smiles after Floren finished third in the long jump at the Minnesota State High School League Class AA Track and Field Meet June 19 at St. Michael-Albertville High School in St. Michael. It was the first appearance in the state meet for Floren, who was a four-year varsity competitor.

most recent boy to take fourth in the long jump in home a medal, placing 2012.

“It was a great day, but as was usually the case this season not without some interesting things happening,” said Loren Finlayson, Storm head girls coach. “I’m very happy and proud of Justus for her outstanding performance. With losing only two seniors, our future looks bright.”

Floren entered the Find all competition as the 11th seed of 17 competitors.

She went deep into the pit on her first try, which broke the school record of 17-6 1/4 set by Kristen Hille in 2003. It also topped Floren’s personal record by 4 inches, which she set at the Section 8AA meet June 9. Sophomore from 2020-21 Olivia Peal, of St. seasons online!

Michael-Albertville, took home the gold, jumping 18-1 3/4 on her home track.

Floren said because of the big first jump, she may have gotten a bit greedy on her remaining three jumps as she was unable to match it. Her next best jump was 16-10. “(Having a great first jump) may have gotten in my head a little,” said Floren, who plans on majoring in nursing and Check them out! continuing her track and field career at the College www.saukrapidsherald.com of St. Benedict. “It felt under ‘photos’ awesome to come away with third place.”

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