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Dispatcher Browerville Lions
Carol Marlow retiring Super Bowl Breakfast

Dispatcher Carol Marlow has been employed with the Todd

County Sheriff’s Office since May of 1989 and has recently
announced that she will be retiring from her position. Carol
started her employment as a Jailer/Dispatch and in 1995
moved to strictly Dispatch.
Carol has many stories to tell about her experiences as an
employee with the Todd County Sheriff’s Office. Her most
memorable incident was in June of 1999 when she assisted a
caller in delivering a baby. By using her training through an The Browerville Lions club would like to thank those that attended and helped with their
Emergency Medical Dispatcher course, she was able to talk annual Super Bowl Breakfast held on February 6th at the Browerville Community Center. A
the caller through the delivery. The baby was not breathing large number of people took the opportunity to have a good breakfast and visit with friends
and she was able to give the father proper procedures to start and family during the event. Additional photos inside.
breathing and could then hear the baby crying in the back
ground.
The hardest part of her job is when people call in an emer- Businesses/residences will
gency and the caller recognizes her voice and calls her by
name. That makes these calls very personal in nature and it
is difficult to separate her personal feelings from the profes-
see garbage fee increase
sional response needed to handle the call. She recalled one By Tim King
incident where her husband called 911 and reported that Businesses and residences in Todd County that have garbage pick-up will likely see an increase in
Carol’s mother was having difficulty breathing. costs starting in June. At their Tuesday February 1st meeting, the Todd County Board of Commissioners
Carol will miss the people she works with and calls the increased the cost garbage haulers have to pay to dump a ton of garbage at the County’s Browerville
Deputies “my boys.” She has provided many quality years of garbage transfer station. It will now cost haulers $65 per ton to haul garbage to the transfer station. The
service to the Todd County Sheriff’s Office and will be missed. cost was previously $60 per ton. Fees for individuals hauling their own garbage to the transfer station
Everyone at the Sheriff’s Office wishes her the best in her will not increase. The fees in Todd County are rising because the fees at the Perham incinerator charges
retirement. are increasing. About two-thirds of Todd County’s garbage is hauled to the Perham garbage incinerator.
The rest goes to the less expensive Morrison County landfill.

Home invasion,
robbery, and assault
Robert John Wilder.
After a lengthy investigation,
the Todd County Sheriff ’s Office
has filed a complaint against
Robert John Wilder, 43, previ-
ously of rural Swanville, in a
home invasion that occurred in
the early morning hours of
Saturday, 10-30-2010. An elder-
ly female resident of a home in
the city of Grey Eagle was
assaulted and robbed in the inci-
dent.
Wilder is being charged with
two counts of Kidnapping; one
count of Criminal Sexual
Continued on page 20.
Lerton Zander, of Long Prairie Sanitary Service, pointed out the fee hike was in excess of eight per-
cent. He said the increase will be passed on to consumers. Zander also said when fees were raised in 2008
the cost was also passed on to consumers. He said with his own increas-
Continued on page 20.
Todd County Sheriff/FBI
offers cash reward
The Todd County Sheriff ’s Office, The Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Minnesota National
Bank of Long Prairie are offering a cash reward for information leading to the arrest, and conviction of
the person/person’s responsible for the theft of an ATM and funds in the ATM from the City of
Browerville. This reward is being offered in an attempt to obtain new information as to whom may be
responsible for the theft of the ATM.
On 12-04-09 the Todd County Sheriff ’s Office received a complaint that an ATM, owned by Minnesota
National Bank of Long Prairie, had been taken from its site in the city of Browerville. To this date the
Todd County Sheriff ’s Office and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have worked diligently on infor-
mation leading to no arrest. In an effort to solve this crime we are asking anyone with any information
that may lead to an arrest to contact the Todd County Sheriff ’s Office at 320-732-2157, 1-800-794-5733
or the FBI at 320-251-9394, 612-376-3600. Information can also be sent to Sheriff Pete Mikkelson at
deputy@co.todd.mn.us.

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 HAPPENINGS
The Browerville Blade, Page 2 Thursday, February 10, 2011

Browerville City Council meets
the second Thursday of the
month at 7 pm in the
Browerville City Hall
Todd County Drop-In Center
Fri. Feb. 11: 10 am - 1 pm,
Monthly meeting
Sat. Feb. 12: 2 - 5 pm, Movie
day
Tue. Feb. 15: 3:30 - 6 pm,
Monthly meeting
Lymphedema service
Lakewood Health System
Occupational Therapist, Janet
Byland, recently completed inten-
sive training to become a Certified
Lymphedema Therapist (CLT).
Lymphedema is a swelling of a
body part, most often the extremi-
ties. Once present, this chronic and
progressive condition will not dis-
appear by itself. There is no cure
for Lymphedema. Therefore, the
goal of the therapy is to reduce the
swelling and maintain the reduc-
tion.
For further information, please
contact Lakewood Health System’s
Rehabilitation Department at 218-
894-8427
The Union Soldier
All ages are invited to a program
called “Civil War Up Close: The
Union Soldier” on Tuesday, Feb. 15,
4 to 5 p.m. at the Great River
Regional Library Long Prairie
branch. If you have ever wondered
what it was like to live during the
Civil War, and what it was like to
be a soldier, you can find out in this
program. Dressed in historically-
accurate clothing and equipment, a
program on the Union soldier expe-
rience including what they carried,
ate, and wore during the great con-
flict will be presented. Attendance
limit is 40 and preregistration is
required.
For information, please visit or
call the library at 320-732-2332.
Library Hours: Mon. 2-8, Tue. 10-6, Wed.
2-8, Thurs. 10-6, Fri. 2-6, Sat. 10-1
Ag & Energy Expo
The Staples campus of Central
Lakes College will host the first Ag
& Energy Expo on Friday, Feb. 18,
a free event that features a farmer-
professor, Randall Reeder of Ohio
State University as keynote speak-
er. The day-long event includes
breakfast and lunch.
For information or registration
details contact (218) 639-7615.
Elementary Science Fair
On Thursday, February 17, from
9 am to 3 pm, the Freshwater
Education District will sponsor an
Elementary Science Fair at the
Bertha Community Center. The
science fair includes fourth, fifth,
and sixth grades students from
Bertha-Hewitt, Browerville, Eagle
Valley, Henning, Motley, Pillager,
Staples and Verndale.
Real Estate 1
Real Estate 1, a three-course
series required for obtaining the
Minnesota Real Estate license, will
be held at Central Lakes College in
Brainerd from 6 to 10 p.m., Feb. 22
- March 15 on Mondays, Tuesdays,
and Thursdays.
Payment is required at the time
of registration, which must be com-
pleted by Feb. 15. Class will not
meet March 7 or 8. For information
call (800) 933-0346 ext. 8142 or
(218) 855-8142.
Boiler operation
workshop
A 15-hour boiler operator exam
preparation workshop will be held
Mondays and Thursdays starting
Thursday, Feb. 24 at Central Lakes
College in Brainerd. This course
offers attendees an opportunity to
prepare for taking the special and
second class boiler exams.
Deadline to register and pay is
Feb. 17. For information, call (800)
933-0346, ext. 8142 or (218) 855-
8142.
Excavation safety
certification training
Central Lakes College,
Brainerd, is sponsoring a program
for anyone contemplating work
involving excavation in the St.
Cloud area. Excavation Safety
Certification training is based on
underground construction safety,
the St. Cloud excavating ordi-
nance, and industry standards for
electrical, gas, telecommunication,
and municipal utilities.
Training is from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
on any of the following dates: Feb.
24 or 25 and March 7 or 8 at Best
Western Kelly Inn, St. Cloud. The
fee includes lunch and breaks.
Registration and payment dead-
line is seven days prior to the class
date of choice. For information call
(800) 933-0346 ext. 8142 or (218)
855-8142.
Caring for a loved one
A caregiver discussion group
meets the 4th Thursday of each
month from 1:15-2:15 p.m. at
Mikey’s Café, Downtown Long
Prairie.
The February meeting is
Thursday, February 24th. There is
no charge to attend these meetings.
Contact Verna Toenyan,
Program Coordinator, 320-518-
4301 for more information.
Home Stretch workshop
A first-time homebuyer work-
shop (Home Stretch) will be held in
St. Cloud, Thursday, February 24,
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. at Liberty Savings
Bank (111 7th Avenue South).
This is a free service to anyone
who wants to talk with a certified
homeownership counselor about
their personal situation pertaining
to buying a home.
Learn about qualifying for a
mortgage and financing a home,
budget and credit issues, real
estate, the closing process, basic
home maintenance and affordable
mortgage products that may be
available to first-time homebuyers.
There is a small fee per house-
hold to participate in Home Stretch
and registration is required. To reg-
ister for the St. Cloud all-day, one-
day workshop please contact Stacy
Esboldt at Central Minnesota
Housing Partnership at 320-259-
0393.
Operation Round Up
grants awarded
The Todd-Wadena Community
Trust board this month awarded
Operation Round up grants total-
ing $10,323 to 15 local organiza-
tions.
Recipient organizations were:
Bertha-Hewitt Community Educa-
tion ($500), Browerville Public
Schools ($1200), Browerville High
School ($980), Eagle Bend Public
Library ($500), Eagle Bend Senior
Center ($500), Empty Stocking
($500), Sebeka Food Shelf ($486),
Staples Elementary School ($1000),
Staples Food Shelf ($1100), Staples
Senior Center ($500), Todd County
Council on Aging ($500), Todd
County Historical Museum ($1500),
Wadena Ottertail Long Term
Recovery ($500), Wadena County
Historical Society ($307), Wadena-
Deer Creek School ($250).
The next application deadlines
in 2011 are May 15 and September
15. Stop by or call the Cooperative
office at 800-321-8932 or go to
www.toddwadena.coop.
The next step
After last weeks story I was flooded with questions and opin-
ions. It seems I'm not alone when it comes to the topic of poor
quality of fish in a lot of our lakes. I heard everything from killing off
lakes and starting over from scratch to introducing non-native fish
species to help control the balance. Someone even talked about
genetics. I was asked several times what "stunted" means, and
why "If there are so many little pan fish in lakes, and so many little
pike, why don't the pike grow faster?" All great topics to try and
cover, but I'm no DNR biologist. I can only voice my opinion based
on what I catch as a fisherman, and what others catch when I see
Kevin Winkler
them with my own eyes. The fact of the matter remains the same,
fishing today is nothing like it was 30-40-50-60 years ago. Almost anyone you talk to that fished
these little lakes 50 years ago don't recall catching hundreds of 5 inch blue gills to keep one 8
incher. In fact, it is the other way around. I think the person who mentioned genetics was on the
right path. Ask a trophy deer hunter and they'll go into length about proper nutrition, buck to doe
ratios and genetics.
Lets better understand the term "genetics" before I continue.
(from Wikipedia) For a generally accessible and less technical introduction to the topic, see
Introduction to genetics.
Genetics (from Ancient Greek genetikos, genitive and that from genesis, origin [1][2][3]), a
discipline of biology, is the science of genes, heredity, and variation in living organisms.[4][5]
Genetics deals with the molecular structure and function of genes, with gene behavior in the
context of a cell or organism (e.g. dominance and epigenetics), with patterns of inheritance from
parent to offspring, and with gene distribution, variation and change in populations. Given that
genes are universal to living organisms, genetics can be applied to the study of any living system
from viruses and bacteria, through plants (especially crops) to humans (for example in Medical
Genetics)
The fact that living things inherit traits from their parents has been used since prehistoric times
to improve crop plants and animals through selective breeding. However, the modern science of
genetics, which seeks to understand the process of inheritance, only began with the work of
Gregor Mendel in the mid-19th century.[6] Although he did not know the physical basis for hered-
ity, Mendel observed that organisms inherit traits via discrete units of inheritance, which are now
called genes. (end Wikipedia)
My guess is that most people can grasp what genetics are in a nut shell. So where do big fish
come from? Other big fish! Every once in a while a pig is born with two heads, and fish have been
know to do the same, so when you have a lake full of 8 inch crappies that never seem to grow,
but someone catches one 14 inches, don't get your hopes up that the rest of the school is going
to grow that big in the next couple years. So lets take a closer look at some of these little lakes
keeping genetics in mind. If you have a population of blue gills in a lake that seems to be holding
at 6-7 inches for over 10 years, chances are those fish are going to top off their growth rate about
that size. They will lay eggs, and their offspring will grow to about the same size. In time, we end
up with what most of these little lakes around here have, stunted genetics. Lakes that are going
to have a real hard time ever going back to the way they once were, if there are never any big
fish spawning and passing on their genetics.
What will we ever do? How can things be changed? Like I said last week, nothing ever will
change if it's not a law. Suggesting we toss back 8 inch blue gills would be a waste of time. It
would be pretty tough to get a law passed like that. Everyone wants to take, take, take, and drive
further and further in search of the next bucket full. drive further and further in search of the next
bucket full. Take muskies for example. Most lakes never had muskies in them around here, they
were introduced by the DNR. Muskie fishermen are a rare breed. I only know of one real muskie
mounted and hanging on a wall. I have seen many replicas, but very few real mounts. The fish I
am thinking of was caught by someone fishing for walleye with very light tackle. Defiantly a fish
of a life time. But I can honestly say that I have never seen someone targeting muskies keep one.
Maybe that is why there are so many people catching them all the time. Catch and release is a
tried and true method to make a population of fish grow and grow big. Let's look at small mouth
bass next. Portions of the Mississippi river are so full of big smallies most people would never
believe it unless they seen it with their own eyes. It's not uncommon to catch 80 fish in just 5-6
hours. And I'm not talking about 7-10 inch bass, I'm talking about smallies common over 15 inch-
es and a few even pushing 20 inches. Those small mouth are big for many reasons, but a strict
catch and release only season and slot limit can probably be credited most. I wont even mention
the catfish average size in the same stretch of river. It's quality fishing everyday I have been there,
and there always seems to be enough eater walleye in the mix as well.
So like I said before, the hopes of me ever seeing a lake 10 miles from home again where I
can take my kids and watch them catch pie plate size blue gills, or 10 pound pike every other cast
is probably a pipe dream. Just like deer hunting, some people hunt for meat, others hunt for rack.
Fishing is the same, some people fish to eat, and others fish for pictures. The mentality of "If I
don't shoot that 6 point buck, the neighbor will" applies to fishing as well. What most people don't
understand is that in the case of fish, tossing back all the little†ones and keeping only the big ones
has put us where we are today. Minnesota is†the land of 10,000 lakes, and many of them going
to waste.
Good luck out there and drive safe.

Peggy’s Potpourri Broccoli Cheese Soup

1 bunch broccoli, about 1 1/4 lb., 2 c. sliced onions
Look at your zipper. See the initials YKK? It stands for Yoshida Kogyo
washed and trimmed 5 T. butter
Kabushibibaisha, the world's largest zipper manufacturer.
7 c. chicken broth, divided 1 t. oregano
On the average, 12 newborns will be given to the wrong parents daily. 1/4 c. flour 2 T. Dijon mustard
Ketchup was sold in the 1830's as a medicine. 1/8 t. pepper 1 c. milk
The "pound" (#) key on your keyboard is called an octothorp. 2 c. shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
The average four year-old child asks over four hundred questions a day. Cut florets off broccoli and divide into small sections. Simmer in
lightly salted water for 2 minutes; drain and immerse in cold water
Because metal was scarce, the Oscars given out during World War II were made of wood. to stop cooking then set aside.
The three most valuable brand names on earth: Marlboro, Coca-Cola, and Budweiser, in that order. Cut stalks into small pieces; place in a large saucepan. Add sliced
Leonardo da Vinci could write with one hand and draw with the other at the same time. onions and 3 tablespoons of butter to saucepan; sauté over medium
low heat for 5 minutes. Add 3 cups chicken broth and oregano to the
Dentists recommend that a toothbrush be kept at least six feet away from a toilet to avoid airborne
saucepan; simmer 20 to 30 minutes. Carefully process hot mixture
particles resulting from the flush.
in batches in a blender until smooth. Melt remaining 2 tablespoons
When the moon is directly overhead, you weigh slightly less. butter in saucepan; stir in flour and cook, stirring constantly, until
We shed 40 pounds of skin a lifetime. smooth and bubbly. Stir in mustard and pepper. Gradually stir in
A person will die from total lack of sleep sooner than from starvation. Death will occur about 10 days processed mixture and remaining 4 cups of chicken broth. Continue
without sleep, while starvation takes a few weeks. to cook, stirring, until mixture begins to bubble. Add milk and
cheese; stir until smooth and cheese is melted. Add remaining broc-
“Love is a fabric which never fades, no matter how often it is washed in the water of adversity
coli florets and heat through. Serves 8.
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The Browerville Blade, Page 3
Obituaries
Eleanor Gregerson Griffith
Eleanor Rose Gregerson
Griffith, 99, passed away February
2, 2011, at Central Todd County
Care Center in Clarissa. Funeral
services were held Saturday,
February 5, 2011, at Communities
of Faith United Methodist Church,
Clarissa with Pastor Gerry
Vuchetich officiating.
Eleanor was born November 29,
1911, in Marshall to George and
Mabel (French) Cutler. She gradu-
ated from Marshall High School.
On March 14, 1935 Eleanor mar-
ried Leroy Gregerson. After Leroy's
death in August of 1951, Eleanor
married Hugh Griffith in
September of 1952. In 1953
Eleanor and Hugh moved to
Browerville where they farmed for
many years. Hugh passed away in
November 1994. Eleanor moved to
the Clarissa Care Center in 2008.
Eleanor enjoyed playing cards,
quilting, jotting down dates and
information and cooking and bak-
ing for her family. She especially
enjoyed her dog Nicky. Eleanor was
a member of Communities of Faith
United Methodist Church in
Clarissa where she was very active.
Eleanor is survived by her sons:
Dick (Darlene) Gregerson, Cass
Lake, and Curt (Deneen)
Gregerson, Browerville; 8 grand-
children; 17 great grandchildren
and three great great grandchil-
dren.
Eleanor was preceded in death
by her parents; husbands Leroy
and Hugh; sister Ruth Medrud and
brother Lyle Cutler.
Arrangements by Iten Funeral
Home, Browerville and Clarissa.
Erwin “Erbe” Seefeldt
Erwin “Erbe” Seefeldt, 83, rural
Motley, died Saturday, January 29,
2011 at Lakewood Health System
Hospital in Staples. Funeral serv-
ices were held Thursday, February
3, 2011at Trinity Lutheran Church
in Staples with Rev. Robin Collins
officiating. Interment was in Ever-
green Hill Cemetery in Staples.
Erbe Seefeldt was born August
13, 1927 near Bridgman, MI, son of
Herman and Martha (Essig)
Seefeldt. At an early age he moved
with his parents to South Dakota
before settling in rural Staples. He
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enlisted in the US Army. Following
his honorable discharge he worked
on various jobs until studying to
become an electrician. He was unit-
ed in marriage to Eva Jaglo Qualen
on May 11, 1968. He worked as an
electrician, mainly on large con-
struction projects, most of his pro-
fessional career. They retired in
1990 and returned to the Staples
area where he’s was a resident
until his death. He was a member
of Trinity Lutheran Church, the
International Brotherhood of
Electrical Workers Union (IBEW) #
292, and past member of the VFW.
He enjoyed carving and woodwork-
ing, restoring tractors, inventing,
gardening, bird watching, hunting
and fishing.
Erbe is survived by his sister,
Marjorie Seefeldt, Mpls; two
nephews, Kevin (Brenda) Seefeldt,
Verndale and Steven (Camille)
Seefeldt, Staples; stepsons, Larry
Qualen, Mpls and Mick (Jeanne)
Qualen, Nisswa; five grandchil-
dren; two great nephews; and 12
great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his
parents; wife, Eva Qualen; brother;
LeRoy “Corky”; and two half broth-
ers, Fred and Kenny Janz.
Arrangements made by Brenny
Funeral Home of Staples.
Marriage
Licenses
Jose L. Montanez, Sauk Centre
and Blanca F. Becerra, Sauk Centre
Miguel Salgado, Freeport and
Yoana Montanez, Sauk Centre
Births
Lakewood
Health System
Stacy and Craig Blommel, Eagle
Bend, boy, Shane Allen, 6 lbs 9 oz,
January 28, 2011
Sarah and Dustin Kuschel,
Brainerd, girl, Kara Belle, 9 lbs 1 oz,
January 28, 2011
Amanda and Benjamin Arm-
strong, Brainerd, girl, AvaLynn
Maria, 6 lbs 6 oz, January 31, 2011
Brandi Hines and David Kozitka,
Staples, boy, Bentley Anson, 8 lbs 10
oz, January 31, 2011
Katherine Stevens and Jacob
Eytcheson, Long Prairie, boy, Chase
Ilya, 5 lbs, January 31, 2011
Samantha and Eric Adams,
Browerville, boy, Tristan Tyler, 9 lbs
6 oz, February 1, 2011
Kelsie Engholm and Jesse
Hernandez, Brainerd, boy, Preston
Andrew, 7 lbs 10 oz, February 1,
2011
Melissa and Brion (Jr) Hartwig,
Breezy Point, girl, Penelope Louise,
8 lbs 3 oz, February 1, 2011
Will Rogers tribute
“Will Rogers Today,” a tribute to
the great American humorist, cow-
boy, social commentator, vaudeville
performer, national syndicated
newspaper columnist, premier
radio commentator, star of 71
motion pictures, advisor of presi-
dents, kindly critic of Congress,
author of six books, and 4,000
newspaper columns, will be per-
formed by Randall Reeder, at
Centennial Auditorium, Staples,
Saturday, February 19, at 7:30 PM.
Tickets are available from the
Box Office at 218-894-5416 or 800-
213-6877 or at the door.
Chris Johnstone is
Minnesota Teacher
of the Year candidate
Hopkins teacher, Chris
Johnstone, son of Dave and Diane
Johnstone, Browerville, has been
named a candidate for Minnesota
Teacher of the Year. He has taught
at Hopkins Public Schools for 10
years, as both a special education
and math teacher, teaching grades
seven through 12.
A total of 108 educators
statewide have been named candi-
dates. The Minnesota Teacher of
the Year will be announced May 1,
2011.
Kimberly Perlinger
Kimberly Perlinger, Browerville,
has been named to the President’s
List for the 2010 fall semester at
Minnesota State Community and
Technical College. To earn this
achievement a student must com-
plete 12 or more credits for the
semester with a grade point aver-
age of 3.5 or above. Kimberly is in
the Radiology program.
Benefit supper
and silent auction
A benefit supper and silent auc-
tion for
Moldenhauer
Reverend
will be
Mark
held
Saturday, February 26, 2011, 4 to 8
p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church,
Long Prairie, MN.
Contact Jeff Kazeck at 320-732-
6516 for more information.
Donations may be sent to: Mark
Moldenhauer Benefit Account, c/o
Minnesota National Bank, P.O.
Box 88, Long Prairie, MN 56347
Brever and Doroff
graduate from SCSU
St. Cloud State University con-
ducted fall 2010 commencement
ceremonies Dec. 18, for 1,108 stu-
dents. A total of 851 undergradu-
ates and 257 graduate students
earned their degrees in commence-
ment and hooding ceremonies.
Among them were Melisa
Brever, Master of Science, Early
Childhood Special Education, and
Danielle Doroff, Bachelor of
Science, Mass Communications,
both of Long Prairie.
High school students
invited to compete for
free trip to D.C.
Todd-Wadena Electric Coopera-
tive invites sophomores and juniors
from the local area to compete for a
chance to win a free, five-day trip to
Washington, D.C. Two students
will be selected to join about 1500
others from across the country at
the nation's Capitol June 11-16,
2011.
The Minnesota delegation of
about 35 teens, each sponsored by
local electric cooperatives, will tour
the national museums and monu-
ments, the Smithsonian Institute
and Arlington Cemetery. They will
also visit with local legislators,
attend an all-states session about
government and business, take an
evening cruise on the Potomac
River and see a major theatre pro-
duction.
To participate in the contest stu-
dents must submit to the coopera-
tive office a one-page, typewritten
essay explaining why they would
want to visit the Capitol City. The
essays, which must be received at
the cooperative office by February
25, 2011, will be ranked by the
quality of the writing and reason-
ing. Up to 15 finalists will continue
in the interview portion of the com-
petition, tentatively scheduled on
March 8 at the cooperative office. A
panel of judges will select the two
winners based on the content of the
students’ responses to questions
and the poise demonstrated during
the interviews. Appointment times
and further details will be mailed
to each qualifying contestant.
To be eligible, students must be
sophomores or juniors from one of
these schools districts: Bertha-
Hewitt, Browerville, Eagle Valley,
Long Prairie-Grey Eagle, Menahga,
Sebeka, Staples, Verndale or
Wadena-Deer Creek. Essays must
be received at the cooperative office
by February 25, 2011, and must be
labeled with the student's name,
school, grade level, home address
and telephone number(s). They
may be sent via email (preferred)
at todd-wad@toddwadena.coop, by
fax (218-631-4188) or mail P.O. Box
431, Wadena, MN 56482.
Lakewood Health System
extends clinic hours
Lakewood Health System has
expanded its Staples clinic hours to
include evening appointments from
5 to 8 p.m., Monday through
Thursday. The new hours went into
effect February 1, 2011 and are an
extension of the Monday evening
hours previously offered at the clin-
ic. Beginning March 5, 2011, the
Staples clinic will also be open
Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 12 noon.
for walk-in visits.
The added hours were in
response to questionnaires that
were distributed to area residents
in spring, 2010. The evening hours
are essentially an extension of the
clinic, so appointments can be
made for the same types of issues
someone might be seen for during
regular clinic hours. Saturdays
however, will be set aside for med-
ical conditions that are not life-
threatening but that require more
immediate attention.
The public is invited to a Grand
Opening Celebration Monday,
February 28, at 2 p.m. at
Lakewood’s Staples clinic, 49725
County Road 83. For more informa-
tion, contact Craig Wolhowe at 218-
894-8600.
Tri-County supports
Donate Life Initiative
Tri-County Health Care (TCHC)
was presented with an award of
appreciation on Monday, January
31 for its participation in the 2010
Minnesota Hospital Association
and LifeSource strategic initiative
to increase organ and tissue aware-
ness. Tri-County Health Care’s par-
ticipation included publishing
information in newsletters, allow-
ing staff to take time out and regis-
ter themselves as donating, educat-
ing staff and auxiliary and more.
Fifty six hospitals throughout
Minnesota participated in the cam-
paign and were involved in increas-
ing the number of registered
donors in Minnesota by 85,000 in
2010. While those numbers are
impressive, more can still be done.
There were 125 individuals who
died in Minnesota in 2010 waiting
for an organ that never arrived.
“In Minnesota only 59 percent of
adults are designated donors.
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Mark Anderson Benefit
Spaghetti Dinner Benefit for
Mark Anderson
Sunday, February 13
12:30 - 3:30 PM
Long Prairie American Legion
Free Will Offering
For information 320-266-6840
Everyone can help by making one
decision – checking “yes” for organ
and tissue donation when they
renew their driver’s license,” said
Joel Beiswenger, Tri-County
Health Care President and CEO.
“It’s amazing the impact one simple
decision can have. “
Staff and administration at Tri-
County Health Care make dona-
tion a mission – supporting fami-
lies through the donation process
every time the opportunity is pre-
sented. Since 2006, five tissue
donors from Tri-County Health
Care have saved and enhanced
more than 250 grateful transplant
recipients’ lives.
To learn more about donating or
to register your wishes, please visit
www.donatelifemn.org or www.life-
source.org.
Looking Back
50 years ago - Feb. 9, 1961
A window on the south rear
side of the Iten & Heid Hardware
was broken into by unknown
parties on Sunday night.
Nothing was taken. the matter is
under investigatin by Sheriff
Bain.
American Legion Auxiliary
will hold a bake sale at Gaida’s
Store Saturday, beginning at 10
am.
25 years ago - Feb. 13, 1986
120 farmers gathered west of
Land O’ Lakes for a consignment
hay and straw auction. Prices
ranged from $41 to $95 per ton.
The Browerville City Council
now has financial control of the
Burlington Northern property
that runs through the city.
However, before the property can
be sold is must be surveyed.
Milestones
Happy Birthday this week
to: Feb. 9: Jenn Sowers, Russ
May; Feb. 10: Allen Mortenson,
Ceil Ostrowski, George Doege;
Feb. 11: Keith Kurpiers, Audrey
Baron, Barb Perlinger; Feb. 12:
Richard Pufpaff, Alan Mensen,
Mike Geraets, Jean Anderson,
Katrina Rolfs, Clay Bednarz,
Marie Katterhagen, Curt Robak;
Feb. 13: Todd Hillmer, Mark
Hoelscher, Roy Perish, Michelle
Jagush, Jackie Steinert; Feb. 14:
Jaden Tyrrell; Feb. 15: Joan Iten,
Brian Gould, Josh Brown,
Tiffany Deering
Happy Anniversary this
week to: Feb. 10: Harold and
Joan Iten; Feb. 12: Neal and
Sherry Katterhagen, Curt and
Erin Robak; Feb. 13: Arnold and
Bonnie Martinek; Feb. 14: Chuck
and Hilda Hector
 OPINIONS
The Browerville Blade, Page 4 Thursday, February 10, 2011

Just the dogs and me

truck far enough so partially something and takes off after it.
Letters to the editor
frozen drool cascades down the His system of hunting doesn’t
bed of the pickup. Duke only really help, and annoys the dogs
February is Teen Dating Awareness Month
drools when he is excited. that are actually hunting. To the editor:
Unfortunately, it takes very lit- If a person could restrain Teen dating violence is a problem affecting teens in every community across the
tle to get him excited. Even the part of the enthusiasm, I could United States. Did you know that 1 in 5 female high school students report being
thought of a trip to the farm can have an efficient hunting pack. physically and/or sexually abused by a dating partner? Females between the ages
produce copious amounts of dog Coty could track the game, of 16 and 24 are almost 3 times more vulnerable to intimate partner violence than
spit. People do not tailgate my Dulce could see and capture it, any other age group. It is because of statistics like these that February is recog-
vehicle on the way to the farm. and Duke could stand around nized as Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. As a parent, you can look for
Coty is free to roam about the smiling as pictures were taken. warning signs in your teenager. Has your teen lost contact with close friends or
back of the truck so he can look As I drove through the farm, family members? Do they have unexplained injuries or bruises? Have they shown
over any edge not being used by the dogs had a wonderful time signs of being afraid to upset their partner? Has your teen spent excessive
Duke. He won’t attempt to jump chasing squirrels, tracking rac- amounts of time in contact with their partner? If some of these signs are present,
out and has enough wisdom to coons, and just running around your teen may be in an abusive relationship.
By Walter Scott not get downwind of an excited enjoying themselves. First The keys to preventing dating violence are education and early detection. As a
My wife and I usually have Mastiff. Dulce, excited about the Dulce dropped back and wanted friend you can let your friend know you are worried about them. Ask them how
our weekends free to enjoy out- trip in her own way, sits proper- a ride. She hadn’t caught a you can help, but let them decide what is best for them. Encourage your friend to
door activities as we choose. ly in the passenger seat, up squirrel, but was close several seek help and provide them with the information about a victim service provider
Saturday, my wife had to work. front where people belong, road times. She was ready for a As a parent there are things you can do to help your teen if they are in a vio-
It was quite a switch for me, hunting while staying warm break. Coty finally got tired, lent relationship. Talk to your teen about the relationship they are in. Discuss
with no hunting seasons open and dry. She knows if anything mostly from Duke jumping on the differences between a healthy and unhealthy relationship. Let your teen know
and no wife to go along and important needsto be caught, his head while he was searching that you are there to support them, but not the unhealthy relationship. Parents
explore the outdoors. If I’m not she can do it, unlike the two big diligently for voles in the deep and teens can contact Hands of Hope Resource Center for more information on
hunting, she and I can always oafs riding in back in the cold. fluffy snow. I loaded him into Teen Dating Violence at (320) 732-2319.
find something entertaining to I waited until we got to the the truck too. Duke was the lone Annette Schilling, Abused Child Coordinator
do on the farm. When she left for cabin to turn loose the pack of dog, running ahead of the truck, Hands of Hope Resource Center
work, I made a plan. The dogs hounds. I didn’t want any hunting as best he could. A deer PO Box 171
and I would go to the farm, just unpleasant encounters with the ran in front of us and a squirrel Long Prairie, MN 56347
to see what was happening on a cows, as has been known to hap- ran up a tree. With no guidance 320-732-2319
cold winter morning. pen. The three dogs were imme- from the other two dogs, he did- annette.handsofhope@co.todd.mn.us
We are the owners of three diately off hunting. Poodles are n’t know what to do. He chased,
fine dogs. Duke, the mastiff, and
Coty, the lab are outside dogs.
sight hunters. They usually spot
their prey and go after it.
they ran. That was good enough
for him.
“Sexting” a growing problem
Dulce, the standard poodle is an Labradors are primarily scent By lunch time, we were all To the editor:
inside dog that prefers to think hunters. They can smell a ready to head for home. Dulce Do you know “sexting” can be a crime? There has been an increase in police
she is not a dog at all. As a mat- mouse track in six inches of slept with her head on my lap reports concerning “sexting” which is the act of sending sexually suggestive or
ter of fact, she finds dogs to be snow, but not notice a deer and Coty curled up in the bed of explicit images through electronic devices.
much below her social status twenty yards away. Mastiffs are the truck. Duke was tired, but Police reports concerning sexting are seen predominantly among teenagers and
and will not associate with them not hunters at all, but sure do still excited to be outside, enjoy- young people, but are not limited just to that group. One study has concluded that
at all. wish they were. If Duke sees ing the outdoors. I could tell just as many as one out of five teenagers has sent a nude or semi-nude picture of them-
The trip to the farm, for Coty on the scent trail of some- how excited by the string of dog selves to someone else.
them, is half the fun. Duke will thing, Duke will run over the saliva that constantly followed Several factors make this act both dangerous and difficult to remedy. Often
stretch the log chain that top of him trying to help. He’ll my truck on our trip back home. these images can appear on the internet, in social networking sites or online else-
restrains him in the back of the do the same for Dulce if she sees where. Additionally, these images can survive as attachments, and be saved and
stored on electronic devices indefinitely. Once these images are released into
cyberspace or saved on electronic medium, their fate is in the hands of whom ever
Pete Berscheit, Veteran Service Officer receives them. Deleting them can be a difficult if not impossible task. For young
347 Central Ave Suite 3, people especially, an embarrassing image circulated beyond their control can have
Long Prairie, MN 56347 devastating consequences that can’t just disappear.
pete.berscheit@co.todd.mn.u Once something like this happens, many turn to the law for help. Law enforce-
ment including police and prosecutors can only do what the law provides.
320-732-4419
However, the law regarding social networking sites, online medium, and other
internet protocol is very much in its infancy. Directing social networking sites or
St. Cloud VA Health Care System Urgent Care Clinic Opening internet providers to respond to personal requests is often very difficult. With new
NEW URGENT CARE PROCEDURE ROOMS developments in technology, the law is often a step behind.
The newly-renovated and expanded Urgent Care Clinic at the St. Cloud VA Medical Center opened Today in Minnesota there is no criminal statute dealing specifically with sex-
for business on Dec. 27, 2010. ting. However, those who produce, send or save nude photos of minors can be
The new clinic is located in the front of Building 1 (Main Entrance). To access the clinic space, enter charged under a number of different criminal statutes, including: possession of
through the main Building 1 entrance and turn to the right—Urgent Care is straight ahead. pornographic works, distribution of obscene materials, indecent exposure or other
The Urgent Care Clinic provides medical care for patients with an acute medical or psychiatric ill- serious crimes. These laws apply to minors as well as adults. While not every act
ness and minor injuries for which there is a pressing need for treatment to prevent the condition from of sexting may be considered a crime, what begins as fun can often easily develop
worsening or making recovery less likely. into the commission of a crime.
Urgent Care is not an Emergency Room. Veterans who have a potentially life-threatening medical Making prosecution more difficult are jurisdictional issues. Sexting and pos-
condition should call 911 or go directly to the nearest emergency room. session of pornographic materials involving individuals from other states and
The Urgent Care Clinic is open seven days a week, including Federal holidays, from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 other countries can be very difficult to prosecute in Minnesota. Additional chal-
p.m. daily. lenges exist where victims are willing participants in the initial production and
Patients are seen on a walk-in basis and an appointment is not required. distribution of these images.
Originally constructed in 1924, numerous renovations to Building 1 ensure its continued service to The best way to respond to the problem of sexting is to prevent it from hap-
Veterans. Previously, the new Urgent Care Clinic space housed the Laboratory and Respiratory Care pening in the first place. With regard to teenagers and young people, parents have
units. These units moved into remodeled spaces in 2009, allowing the relocation and expansion of the an important role to play. Parents need to talk to their teenagers about what is
Urgent Care Clinic. appropriate use of a cell phone and other electronic devices. Parents should back
The Urgent Care Clinic had over 8,000 patient visits last year with an average of 668 visits per this up by monitoring their teenagers’ electronic communications.
month, and the enhanced space will help to ensure Veterans receive high-quality care in a functional Todd County does not have a specific diversion program for incidents of sexting.
and pleasing environment. Law enforcement and the County Attorney’s Office look at each reported incident
At this time the clinic is staffed with four health care providers, 13 nurses, two medical support assis- on a case by case basis. If there is sufficient evidence to believe a crime has been
tants, and a clinic coordinator. The clinic space measures approximately 8,000 square feet. committed, we will be vigilant in filing criminal charges against those responsible.
All Veterans are encouraged to enroll in the VA Health Care System. For information on enrolling Michael JG Schnider
for VA Health Care, contact the Eligibility Office at (320) 255-6340. Assistant Todd County Attorney
Veterans have choices in health care, and the St. Cloud VA Medical Center wants to be the Veteran’s With Article Credit to Morrison County Attorney’s Office
choice. Thank you for your service!

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NOTICE OF MORTGAGE
FORECLOSURE SALE
THE RIGHT TO VERIFICA-
TION OF THE DEBT AND
IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL
CREDITOR WITHIN THE
TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS
NOT AFFECTED BY THIS
ACTION.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN,
that default has occurred in the
conditions of the following
described mortgage:
DATE OF MORTGAGE:
06/20/2006
MORTGAGOR(S): John T.
Luberts, a single man.
MORTGAGEE: Mortgage
Electronic Registration Systems,
Inc. as nominee for Aegis
Lending Corporation
SERVICER: CitiMortgage
MORTGAGE ID #:
100055140025210564
DATE AND PLACE OF
RECORDING: Recorded
January 23, 2007,Todd County
Recorder, Document No. 446911.
ASSIGNMENTS OF MORT-
GAGE: Assigned to:
CitiMortgage, Inc. Dated:
December 9, 2010
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF
PROPERTY: Lot Three (3),
Block Twenty-four (24), Tweeds
Fourth Addition to the City of
Long Prairie, according to the
plat. Todd County, Minnesota.
TAX PARCEL NO.: 36-
0056900
ADDRESS OF PROPERTY:
315 4th Ave SW
Long Prairie, MN 56347
COUNTY IN WHICH PROP-
ERTY IS LOCATED: Todd
ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE:
$76,500.00
AMOUNT DUE AND
CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF
DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUD-
ING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY
MORTGAGEE: $77,242.68
That prior to the commence-
ment of this mortgage foreclo-
sure proceeding
Mortgagee/Assignee of
Mortgagee complied with all
notice requirements as required
by statute; that no action or pro-
ceeding has been instituted at
law or otherwise to recover the
debt secured by said mortgage,
or any part thereof;
PURSUANT to the power of
sale contained in said mortgage,
the above described property will
be sold by the Sheriff of said
county as follows:
DATE AND TIME OF SALE:
Thursday, March 24, 2011, 10:00
a.m.
PLACE OF SALE: Main
Lobby of Todd County Detention
Center, City of Long Prairie
to pay the debt then secured
by said Mortgage, and taxes, if
any, on said premises, and the
costs and disbursements, includ-
ing attorneys' fees allowed by
law subject to redemption within
6 months from the date of said
sale by the mortgagor(s), their
personal representatives or
assigns.
DATE TO VACATE PROPER-
TY: The date on or before which
the mortgagor must vacate the
property if the mortgage is not
reinstated under Minnesota
Statutes section 580.30 or the
property redeemed under
Minnesota Statutes section
580.23 is 09/24/2011 at 11:59
p.m. If the foregoing date is a
LEGAL NOTICES
Saturday, Sunday or legal holi-
day, then the date to vacate is the
next business day at 11:59 p.m.
M O R T G A G O R ( S )
RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL
OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE:
NONE
THE TIME ALLOWED BY
LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY
THE MORTGAGOR, THE
MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL
REPRESENTATIVES OR
ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED
TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDI-
CIAL ORDER IS ENTERED
UNDER MINNESOTA
STATUTES SECTION 582.032,
DETERMINING, AMONG
OTHER THINGS, THAT THE
MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE
IMPROVED WITH A RESIDEN-
TIAL DWELLING OF LESS
THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT
PROPERTY USED IN AGRI-
CULTURAL PRODUCTION,
AND ARE ABANDONED.
Dated: January 20, 2011
CitiMortgage, Inc.
Assignee of Mortgagee
Peterson, Fram & Bergman,
P.A.
By: Steven H. Bruns
Attorneys for:
CitiMortgage, Inc.
Assignee of Mortgagee
55 E. 5th St., Suite 800
St. Paul, MN 55101
(651) 209-7599
THIS IS A COMMUNICA-
TION FROM A DEBT COLLEC-
TOR.
12890-101092
f3-m10c
09-058829
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE
FORECLOSURE SALE
THE RIGHT TO VERIFICA-
TION OF THE DEBT AND IDEN-
TITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDI-
TOR WITHIN THE TIME PRO-
VIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECT-
ED BY THIS ACTION.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN,
that default has occurred in the
conditions of the following
described mortgage:
DATE OF MORTGAGE: August
16, 2006
ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE:
$157,250.00
MORTGAGOR(S): Douglas D.
Johnson and Monica E. Johnson,
husband and wife
MORTGAGEE: Mortgage
Electronic Registration Systems,
Inc.
TRANSACTION AGENT:
Mortgage Electronic Registration
Systems, Inc.
MIN#: 100273900103584248
LENDER: People's Choice Home
Loan, Inc.
SERVICER: GMAC Mortgage,
LLC
DATE AND PLACE OF FIL-
ING: Filed August 25, 2006, Todd
County Recorder, as Document
Number 443977
ASSIGNMENTS OF MORT-
GAGE: Assigned to: U.S. Bank
National Association as Trustee for
RASC 2006KS9; Dated: December
21, 2010
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF
PROPERTY:
The Southwest Quarter of the
Northwest Quarter of the
Northwest Quarter and the West
Half of the Southeast Quarter of
the Northwest Quarter of the
Northwest Quarter, of Section 30,
Township 132 North, Range 34
West
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 40698
County Rd 75, Bertha, MN 56437
PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER: 09-0024501
COUNTY IN WHICH PROPER-
TY IS LOCATED: Todd
THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO
BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE
ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE:
$182,311.31
THAT all pre-foreclosure
requirements have been complied
with; that no action or proceeding
has been instituted at law or other-
wise to recover the debt secured by
said mortgage, or any part thereof;
PURSUANT, to the power of
sale contained in said mortgage,
the above described property will
be sold by the Sheriff of said county
as follows:
DATE AND TIME OF SALE:
March 10, 2011, 10:00am
PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff's
Main Office, 115 Third Street
South, Long Prairie, MN 56347
to pay the debt secured by said
mortgage and taxes, if any, on said
premises and the costs and dis-
bursements, including attorneys
fees allowed by law, subject to
redemption within 6 months from
the date of said sale by the mort-
gagor(s) the personal representa-
tives or assigns.
TIME AND DATE TO VACATE
PROPERTY: If the real estate is an
owner-occupied, single-family
dwelling, unless otherwise provid-
ed by law, the date on or before
which the mortgagor(s) must
vacate the property, if the mortgage
is not reinstated under section
580.30 or the property is not
redeemed under section 580.23, is
11:59 p.m. on September 12, 2011.
"THE TIME ALLOWED BY
LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY
THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORT-
GAGOR'S PERSONAL REPRE-
SENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY
BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS
IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS
ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA
STATUTES SECTION 582.032
DETERMINING, AMONG
OTHER THINGS, THAT THE
MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE
IMPROVED WITH A RESIDEN-
TIAL DWELLING OF LESS
THAN 5 UNITS, ARE NOT PROP-
ERTY USED FOR AGRICULTUR-
AL PRODUCTION, AND ARE
ABANDONED.
Dated: January 20, 2011
U.S. Bank National Association
as Trustee for RASC 2006KS9
Assignee of Mortgagee
SHAPIRO & ZIELKE, LLP
BY
Lawrence P. Zielke - 152559
Diane F. Mach - 273788
Kristine M. Spiegelberg Nelson
- 308845
Melissa L. B. Porter - 0337778
Randolph W. Dawdy 2160X
Attorneys for Mortgagee
12550 West Frontage Road,
Ste. 200
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 831-4060
PURSUANT TO THE FAIR
DEBT COLLECTION PRAC-
TICES ACT, YOU ARE ADVISED
THAT THIS OFFICE IS DEEMED
TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR.
ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED
WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR-
POSE. THIS NOTICE IS
REQUIRED BY THE PROVI-
SIONS OF THE FAIR DEBT COL-
LECTION PRACTICES ACT AND
DOES NOT IMPLY THAT WE
ARE ATTEMPTING TO COL-
LECT MONEY FROM ANYONE
WHO HAS DISCHARGED THE
DEBT UNDER THE BANKRUPT-
CY LAWS OF THE UNITED
STATES.
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CERTIFICATE OF
ASSUMED NAME
Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333
1. State the exact assumed
name under which the business
is or will be conducted: Gretta’s
Country Side Massage
2. State the address of the
principal place of business.
50551 Tamarack Road, Wadena,
MN 56482
3. List the name and complete
street address of all persons con-
ducting business under the
above Assumed Name. Gretta
Ann Wachlin, 50551 Tamarack
Road, Wadena, MN 56482
4. I certify that I am author-
ized to sign this certificate and I
further certify that I understand
that by signing this certificate, I
am subject to the penalties of
perjury as set for in Minnesota
Statutes section 609.48 as if I
had signed this certificate under
oath.
1-11-11
Grett Wachlin, owner
f3-10x
LITTLE ELK
TOWNSHIP NOTICE
The Little Elk Town Board of
Audit will meet Thursday,
February 24, at 8 pm at the town
hall. The regular board meeting
will follow.
L.J. Abrahamson, clerk
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Freshwater Education
District
Minutes of the
Governing Board of
Education of Freshwater
Education District
January 25, 2011
CALL TO ORDER at 6:30 p.m.
by Daryl Brever, 2010 Vice Chair
ROLL CALL Board Present:
Daryl Brever-Browerville; Twila
Pierce-Eagle Valley; Roger
Kalodrich-Long Prairie~Grey
Eagle; Curtis Hasbargen-
Menahga; Margaret Knebel-
Pillager; Charles Funk-Sebeka;
Brad Anderson-Staples~Motley
(substitute); Scott Veronen-
Verndale. Staff and Members:
Brian Koslofsky-Bertha~Hewitt,
Robert Schaefer-Browerville, Dave
Fjeldheim-Sebeka, Jerry Nesland,
Executive Director; Bruce Lund,
Special Education Director; Sue
Boehland, ALC/Perkins Coordina-
tor; Sharon Parker, Business
Manager. Visitors: Keith Porter &
Julie Nelson of MPB&R, Ltd.
Recorder: Tammy Miller.
ASSIGNMENT OF OFFI-
CERS MOTION BY Funk SEC-
ONDED BY Kalodrich to appoint
the following officers for FY-2011
as per FED BYLAWS: Chair:
Daryl Brever, Browerville; Vice
Chair: Lee Truax, Bertha-
Hewitt; Clerk: Rod Thalmann,
Henning; Treasurer: Margaret
Knebel, Pillager. Vote: U/C
ADOPTING THE AGENDA
MOTION BY Knebel SECOND-
ED BY Veronen to approve the
agenda as presented. Vote: U/C
PUBLIC COMMENTS Julie
Nelson and Keith Porter
reviewed the 2009-2010 audit.
MOTION BY Pierce SECOND-
Thursday, February 10, 2011
ED BY Funk to acknowledge
receipt and review of FY-10
Freshwater Education District
Financial Audit as presented.
Vote: U/C
BOARD MINUTES MOTION
BY Kalodrich SECONDED BY
Hasbargen to approve the
November 23, 2010 Minutes as
presented. Vote: U/C
2011 ORGANIZATION OF
THE BOARD
SIGNATURES: MOTION BY
Funk SECONDED BY Pierce to
authorize the use of a signature
plate using the following signa-
tures: Daryl Brever, Chair;
Margaret Knebel, Treasurer; and
Rod Thalmann, Clerk. And that
the following are authorized to
sign necessary documents on
behalf of the Freshwater
Education District: Jerald R.
Nesland, Executive Director;
Bruce F. Lund, Special
Education Director; Sharon
Parker, Business Manager;
Cathy Hanson, AP Clerk; and
Lynn Lindquist, Payroll Clerk.
Vote: U/C
OFFICIAL DEPOSITORIES:
MOTION BY Hasbargen SEC-
ONDED BY Knebel to name the
following as official depositories:
First International Bank & Trust
from North Dakota doing busi-
ness in Minnesota, and
Minnesota School District Liquid
Asset Fund, and any other
Minnesota FDIC financial insti-
tution, and to authorize Jerald R.
Nesland, Sharon Parker, Cathy
Hanson, Lynn Lindquist to
invest funds in other institutions
which have evidence of sufficient
collateral. Vote: U/C
ELECTRONIC FUND
TRANSFERS: MOTION BY
Knebel SECONDED BY
Hasbargen to authorize Jerald R.
Nesland, Sharon Parker, Cathy
Hanson, and Lynn Lindquist to
make electronic fund transfers
as outlined by State Statutes.
Vote: U/C
BOARD PER DIEM RATE:
MOTION BY Funk SECONDED
BY Veronen to approve the board
per diem for extra/special or com-
mittee meetings assigned by
FED to be at $55 for meetings 4
hours or less and $90 for meet-
ings in excess of 4 hours.
Allowable mileage will be reim-
bursed by the current Federal
rate. Vote: U/C
MEETING DATE: MOTION
BY Knebel SECONDED BY
Pierce to set Board meeting
dates as the fourth (4th) Tuesday
of the month starting at 6:30
p.m. for the months of January,
March, April, May, July, August,
September, and November at
Freshwater, Conference Room A,
Staples, Minnesota. No sched-
uled meetings for February,
June, October, December.
Freshwater Bylaws amended to
reflect this motion. Vote: U/C
(Mr. Nesland advised that, if nec-
essary, special meetings may be
called.)
OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER:
MOTION BY Knebel SECOND-
ED BY Kalodrich to name the
Staples World as the official
newspaper with appropriate
advertisements in member dis-
trict newspapers, when required,
for proper coverage. Vote: U/C
COMMITTEES AS NAMED
BY THE CHAIR; Policy 213:
Chair Brever will name three
cont. on page 6
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members to the negotiations
committee at the next meeting.
MOTION BY Veronen SECOND-
ED BY Funk to amend the
bylaws to have three committee
members for each committee
named by the chair. Vote: U/C
2011 APPOINTMENTS: By
prerogative of the Chair,
Margaret Knebel was appointed
to the National Joint Powers
Alliance and Lee Truax was
appointed to the Teacher
Continuing Education
Committee.
MANDATED ANNUAL
REVIEW OF POLICIES:
MOTION BY Funk SECONDED
BY Knebel to approve the annual
review of Policies 410, 413, 414,
415, 506, 514, 522, 524, and 616
and to direct the Executive
Director to maintain the district
policy manual in accordance with
any MSBA recommended legal
revisions and/or legislative
mandatory revisions. Vote: U/C
CALL FOR FY-11 PROFES-
SIONAL FINANCIAL AUDIT
PROPOSAL: MOTION BY
Knebel SECONDED BY
Kalodrich to call for a FY-11
Professional Financial audit pro-
posal from the current firm. Vote:
U/C
NAMING THE 2011 DESIG-
NATED SCHOOL LAW FIRMS:
MOTION BY Hasbargen SEC-
ONDED BY Veronen to name
Hitesman & Associates, P.A,
Maple Grove; Kennedy &
Graven, Minneapolis; and
Pemberton, Sorlie, Rufer &
Kershner, Fergus Falls as well as
Knutson, Flynn & Deans, P.A.,
Mendota Heights as the 2011
LAW FIRM CONSULTANTS for
Freshwater Education District.
Vote: U/C
OPENING A RESERVE
LOAN ACCOUNT: Item received
no motion.
REPORTS Special Education
Report, ALC/Targeted
Services/Perkins/CTE, and
Member Services Reports were
given.
NEW BUSINESS
ECFE/SCHOOL READI-
NESS/EC SCREENING/ FOSS/
COLLABORATIVE:
VOLUNTARY REDUCTION
OF ASSIGNMENT: MOTION BY
Funk SECONDED BY Knebel to
accept the voluntary reduction
from Kimberly Thoennes from
286 hours to 258 hours for the
2010-2011 school year effective
January 3, 2011. Vote: U/C
AMEND FMLA REQUEST:
MOTION BY Knebel SECOND-
ED BY Kalodrich to amend the
dates of FMLA for Emili Hibbs to
January 3, 2011 – February 28,
2011; original dates approved at
the November 23, 2010
Governing Board meeting for on
or around January 16, 2011.
Vote: U/C
SPECIAL EDUCATION:
DONATION: MOTION BY
Funk SECONDED BY Knebel to
accept an anonymous $5000
donation to Freshwater
Education District for use in
early intervention. Vote: U/C
AUDIOLOGY AGREEMENT:
MOTION BY Hasbargen SEC-
ONDED BY Veronen to approve
FY-11 Purchase of Service
Agreement for Audiology
Services with Paul Bunyan
Education Cooperative as pre-
sented. Vote: U/C
WADENA COUNTY PUBLIC
HEALTH “ON CALL NURSE
SERVICE”: MOTION BY Funk
SECONDED BY
Kalodrich to approve the
SPED/ECSE contract with
Wadena County Public Health as
presented. Vote: U/C
AUTHORIZATION TO
ADVERTISE: MOTION BY
Kalodrich SECONDED BY
Pierce to advertise and fill a five
hr. per day/25 hr. per week max-
imum at entry level and prorated
HRA, sick leave, and benefits for
a para assigned to transportation
at the request and obligation of
the Long Prairie-Grey Eagle
School District. Vote: U/C
HIRE SPED PARAPROFES-
SIONAL: MOTION BY Knebel
SECONDED BY Pierce to hire
Kyrie Hanson effective January
14, 2011 as SPED
Paraprofessional for the Deer
Creek Level IV Site as presented.
Vote: U/C
VOLUNTARY REDUCTION:
MOTION BY Veronen SECOND-
ED BY Hasbargen to approve the
voluntary reduction for Joni
Schwartz, ECSE Instructor; from
1.0 FTE to .5 FTE effective for
the 2011/2012 school year as pre-
sented. Vote: U/C
HIRE SPED PARAPROFES-
SIONAL: MOTION BY Knebel
SECONDED BY Funk to
approve the employment of Del
Nasri, effective January 3, 2011,
for the remainder of this school
year of 98 days per terms of the
notice and employee agreement.
Vote: U/C
FMLA LEAVE REQUEST:
MOTION BY Pierce SECOND-
ED BY Knebel to approve up to
12 weeks for the Family Medical
Leave Act request of Erin Judd
for the approximate leave dates
of March 9, 2011 through June 1,
2011. Vote: U/C
FMLA LEAVE REQUEST:
MOTION BY Hasbargen SEC-
ONDED BY Pierce to approve up
to 12 weeks for the Family
Medical Leave Act request of
Shawn Duerr for the approxi-
mate leave dates of March 9,
2011 through June 1, 2011. Vote:
U/C.
ALC/TARGETED SER-
VICES/PERKINS/CTE:
MARCO LEASE COPIER
AGREEMENT: MOTION BY
Funk SECONDED BY Kalodrich
to replace the current two ALC
Agreements with MARCO for a
Lease Copier Agreement as sum-
marized. Vote: U/C
MENAHGA ALC CLEANING
CONTRACT: MOTION BY
Knebel SECONDED BY Pierce
to approve the Menahga ALC
cleaning contract with Amy
Chenail as presented. Vote: U/C.
DONATION: MOTION BY
Knebel SECONDED BY Funk to
approve the $500 ALC technolo-
gy donation from WalMart.
Vote:U/C.
ACCEPT PREVIOUS YEAR
REALLOCATED FUNDS:
MOTION BY Knebel SECOND-
ED BY Kalodrich to approve the
acceptance of the reallocated
Carl Perkins funds, in the
amount of $11,432.23, from the
State of Minnesota. Vote: U/C.
TECHNOLOGY:
PRINTER SERVICE CON-
TRACT: MOTION BY Funk
SECONDED BY Pierce to
approve a $200 annual printer
contract agreement with Marco
as presented. Vote: U/C
CALLING FOR INTERNET
SERVICE PROVIDER (ISP)
PROPOSALS: MOTION BY
Hasbargen SECONDED BY
Veronen to approve calling for
Freshwater Internet Service
Provider proposals. Proposals
are due April 1, 2011. Contact
Rich Murdock for specifications.
Vote: U/C
MEMBER SERVICES:
APPROVE SENIORITY
LISTS: MOTION BY Knebel
SECONDED BY Pierce to
approve the Licensed Teacher
Seniority List, the SPED
Paraprofessional Seniority List
and the Classified Employee
Seniority List as presented. Vote:
U/C
BUSINESS FINANCE
FINANCIAL REPORT/CUR-
RENT BILLS: MOTION BY
Knebel SECONDED BY
Hasbargen to approve the
December 2010 and January
2011 financial report and pay-
ment of checks numbered 107452
- 108182. Vote: U/C
REVIEW CURRENT GASB
45 OBLIGATIONS: Mr. Nesland
asked board members to review
the summary and bring any
questions back to the March
meeting.
ADJOURNMENT MOTION
BY Pierce SECONDED BY Funk
to adjourn at 8:54 pm Vote: U/C
Publication preapproved
Summary
RESPECTFULLY
SUBMITTED:
/S/Rod Thalmann, Clerk
Freshwater Education
District #6004
Todd County
Commissioners Minutes
January 18, 2011
CALL TO ORDER
The Todd County Board of
Commissioners met in the
Commissioner’s Board Room in
the City of Long Prairie, MN on
the 18th day of January, 2011 at
9:00 A.M. The meeting was
called to order by Chairperson
Blessing with all members pres-
ent. The meeting was opened
with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Approval of Agenda
On motion by Kneisl and sec-
ond by Neumann, the following
motion was introduced and
adopted by unanimous vote to
approve the agenda as amended
with the following changes:
1. Removing Recorder’s Year
End Report.
2. Removing Tipping fee
3. Removing Recycling
Subsidy
ROUTINE BUSINESS
On motion by Kneisl and sec-
onded by Kircher the following
motion was introduced and
adopted by unanimous vote: To
approve the January 4, 2011
minutes with a date change of
the minutes.
On motion by Ruda and sec-
onded by Neumann the following
motion was introduced and
adopted by unanimous vote: To
approve the Commissioner
Warrants # 26826 thru 26955 in
the amount of $117,118.53.
On motion by Ruda and sec-
ond by Neumann, the following
resolution was introduced and
adopted by unanimous vote:
RESOLUTION FOR GAM-
BLING PERMIT FOR SAUK
VALLEY GOBBLERS
WHEREAS, the Todd County
Board of Commissioners are in
agreement to approve a
Gambling Permit for the Sauk
Valley Gobblers. RESOLVED, to
approve a one day Gambling
Permit for the Sauk Valley
Gobblers Club to hold a raffle on
February 26, 2011 at Diamond
Point, located at 12818 Bay view
Dr., Sauk Centre, MN.
On motion by Kircher and sec-
ond by Kneisl, the following reso-
lution was introduced and adopt-
ed by unanimous vote:
RESOLUTION FOR GAM-
BLING PERMIT FOR PHEAS-
ANTS FOREVER, TODD
COUNTY CHAPTER
WHEREAS, the Todd County
Board of Commissioners are in
agreement to approve a 2011 from ISP’s for all
Gambling Permit for the
Pheasants Forever. RESOLVED,
to approve a one day Gambling
Permit for the Pheasants
Forever, Todd County Chapter to
hold a raffle on April 9, 2011 at
Bruno’s Hub Supper Club, locat-
ed at 30905 County Road 13,
Burtrum, MN 56318.
On motion by Kneisl and sec-
ond by Kircher, the following
motion was introduced and
adopted by unanimous vote: To
approve a one year Club On Sale
and Sunday Liquor License for
the Oscar Jacobson Post.
On motion by Kircher and sec-
onded by Ruda, the following
motion was introduced and
adopted by unanimous vote: To
approve a one day On Sale 3.2
Malt Liquor License for
Swanville Lions to hold a fishing
derby on Feb 26, 2011 on Long
Lake in Todd County.
On motion by Kircher and sec-
onded by Ruda, the following
motion was introduced and
adopted by unanimous vote: To
approve a 2 month 1 week On
Sale, and Sunday Liquor and Off
Sale Liquor for Shipwrex on
Mound Lake, Grill and Bar, Inc.-
- owner Shawn A. Ehlert.
On motion by Kircher and sec-
ond by Neumann, the following
motion was introduced and
adopted by unanimous vote: To
approve appointment of Dr.
Quinn Strobl as Medical
Examiner for the year 2011.
PLANNING & ZONING
On motion by Kneisl and sec-
ond by Ruda, the following
motion was introduced and
adopted by unanimous vote: To
approve CUP for the business of
cleaning/detailing & general
repair of vehicles out of the exist-
ing shop/garage. Minnkota
North, LLP - Stanley Green,
Pres. 2851 120th Ave. Willmar,
MN 56201. Granted with condi-
tions. The CUP was amended by
Ruda to read: Standard business
hours as needed 24 hours of busi-
ness.
On motion by Ruda and sec-
ond by Kneisl, the following reso-
lution was introduced and adopt-
ed by majority vote, with
Neumann in dissent:
RESOLUTION TO RESCIND
CURRENT & ADOPT A NEW
TODD COUNTY FLOOD PLAIN
ORDINANCE
WHEREAS, Minnesota
Statutes Chapter 394 authorizes
the adoption of official controls
by a Board of County
Commissioners, RESOLVED,
that the Todd County Board of
Commissioners hereby rescinds
Section 650 “Flood Plain
Management Ordinance”,
RESOLVED, that the Todd
County Board of Commissioners
hereby approves the attached
Todd County Flood Plain
Management Ordinance and new
definitions as recommended, to
be effective February 1, 2011.
(Ordinance on file in the Todd
County Administrator’s Office.)
SOLID WASTE
Thursday, February 10, 2011
REQUEST FOR BID
Internet Service
Provider (ISP)
Freshwater Education
District
Staples, Minnesota
Freshwater Education
District will be accepting
RFP’s starting March 1,
Freshwater buildings and
member districts. Please
contact Rich Murdock by
email at
rmurdock@fed.k12.mn.us or
(218) 894-2439 ext. 1043 if
interested in receiving an
RFP form. RFP forms must
be submitted to Rich
Murdock by April 1, 2011.
f10-17c
On motion by Ruda and sec-
ond by Kneisl, the Tipping Fee
and Recycling Subsidy resolu-
tions will be tabled until the
February 1, 2010 Commissioners
Meeting.
On motion by Kneisl and sec-
ond by Kircher, the following
motion was introduced and
adopted by unanimous vote: To
approve the Prairie Lakes
Municipal Solid Waste Authority
Joint Powers Financing
Agreement committing Todd
County by participation in the
Prairie Lakes Municipal Solid
Waste Authority Joint Powers
Board the general obligation of
Todd County for up to 16.19% of
the bonds issued for expansion of
the Perham Resource Recovery
Facility.
On motion by Kneisl and sec-
ond by Neumann, the following
motion was introduced and
adopted by unanimous vote: To
approve the appropriation of to
the Prairie Lakes Municipal
Solid Waste Authority for the
purposes of providing operating
capital in preparation for
takeover of the Perham Resource
Recovery Facility and subse-
quent expansion of said facility.
ADMINISTRATION
On motion by Ruda and sec-
ond by Kircher, the following res-
olution was introduced and
adopted by unanimous vote:
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING
A CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PLAN FOR 2011 – 2015
WHEREAS, the Todd County
Board of Commissioners is
responsible for allocation of fund-
ing and maintenance and pur-
chase of County infrastructure
and equipment, RESOLVED,
that the Todd County 2011 –
2015 Capital Improvement Plan
is adopted and incorporated by
reference to this resolution as
Attachment A. (Capital
Improvement Plan on file in the
Administrator’s Office).
On motion by Neumann and
second by Ruda, the following
resolution was introduced and
adopted by unanimous vote:
A RESOLUTION MAKING
APPOINTMENTS TO THE
TODD COUNTY VARIANCE
BOARD
WHEREAS, the County Board
is responsible for making
appointments to the Todd
County Variance Board.
RESOLVED, that the Todd
County Board of Commissioners
make the following appoint-
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cont. from page 6 Sheriff’s Newsletter February 2011

ments to the Todd County
The Todd County Sheriff’s Office County but we are going to be losing be used to supply fire and ambu- ditch near one of those lakes in the
Variance Board to serve four
has been busy compiling data from those inmates to Douglas County. lance services throughout the coun- early morning hours of the burgla-
year terms, from January 1, 2011 2010 for our end of the year statis- Douglas County just built a new ty with the equipment needed for ries. There is a good chance that the
until December 31, 2014: tics. In 2010, the Todd County facility and it makes more economic this project. We are actively pursu- individuals in that vehicle were
District 1: Rudy Bjerga Sheriff’s Office took a total of 12,207 sense for Pope County to utilize that ing other funding sources for the responsible for the break-ins and if
District 3: Loren Miller 911 calls. Sixty-seven percent of the facility. remainder of the project. the witness would have called, we
District 5: Bill Berscheit calls were from wireless (cellular) Our activity statistics are pretty As always, we urge citizens to may have solved those cases. Don’t
On motion by Kneisl and sec- phones. The highest volume of calls similar to previous years. We show report suspicious activity and ever hesitate to contact law enforce-
ond by Kircher, the following res- came in on Sunday’s where we han- an increase in property crimes crimes in progress. We recently had ment. You can contact our office by
olution was introduced and dled a total of 1939 calls. The lowest which is probably a result of our a rash of fish house burglaries and calling (320) 732-2157 or toll free
adopted by unanimous vote: call volume was on Wednesday’s economy. Theft reports went up two days after taking some of those (800) 794-5733.
A RESOLUTION AUTHO- where we took 1516 calls. The from 102 in 2009 to 141 in 2010. complaints, I had a citizen tell me Sheriff Peter J. Mikkelson
RIZING TRANSFER OF FUNDS remainder of the days was pretty Burglary reports went up from 55 in about a vehicle that went in the Todd County Sheriff’s Office
WHEREAS, the Todd County consistent with Fridays and 2009 to 102 in 2010.
Board of Commissioners has Saturdays slightly higher than the We had a decrease in DUI
entered in to an agreement to rest of the days. The majority of 911 arrests. In 2009 there were 161 total
provide funding for the Todd calls come into Dispatch between arrests and in 2010 there were only
County Development the hours of 11:00 AM and 11:00 57. I believe this is a result of a
Corporation, RESOLVED, that PM. The highest volume call time is number of factors. Because of the
the Todd County Board of around 3:00 PM. poor economy, there are not as many
Commissioners authorizes a one- Of the 911 calls, 1707 were what people going out in the evening. Also
time transfer of funds in the we call hang up calls. Dispatch will the Safe and Sober campaign
amount of $80,000 to the Todd answer the call and there will be no appears to be having a positive
County Development one on the other end of the line. We effect statewide on the reduction of
Corporation Fund in accordance do have the capability of calling that DUI’s. The DUI statistics from 2009
with the performance agreement number back to verify whether or were unusually high compared to
between the parties. not there is an emergency but fre- previous years. In 2008 there were
On motion by Kneisl and sec- quently do not get an answer on the 79 DUI’s, in 2007, 106. In 2010 By Rin Porter, Commission Member from District One,
ond by Kircher, the following call back. If the call is from a wired there were only 12 accidents involv- and Vice Chair
motion was introduced and line, we can respond to that location ing alcohol compared to 22 in 2009. The Todd County Planning Commission held a public hearing
adopted by unanimous vote: To to see if there is an emergency. If it Other statistics of interest are as Thursday, February 3, 2011, at 6:30 PM at the Main Street Government
approve the 2011 Public Health is a wireless call, we can’t always follows: In 2010 there were 25 Center in Long Prairie. Present were: commission members Jim Pratt,
Fee Schedules. (Schedules on file pinpoint the location of the caller. domestic assaults, compared to 20 Chair; Mike Wiener, Lloyd Graves, Gene Irsfeld, and Rin Porter; and
in the Administrator’s Office). Two hundred six of the 911 calls in 2009. Thirty eight assaults in Commissioner Gerry Ruda, board liaison. Staff present were Garry
On motion by Kneisl and sec- that we received were tests. 2010 compared to 21 in 2009. Johanson, Director of ELRM, and Linda Bleess, office manager. Five
ond by Kircher, the following Numerous times, people will be pro- Eighteen criminal sexual conduct members of the public attended.
motion was introduced and gramming the 911 number into cases in 2010 compared to 21 in The agenda for the evening was a discussion of several topics in the
adopted by unanimous vote: To their phones and will accidentally 2009. One hundred thirty one dam- Todd County Land Use Ordinance: ordinance content and formatting,
approve the general fee schedule call. Wrong numbers accounted for age to property in 2010 compared to zoning districts, recreational vehicle language, feedlot rules, ISTS septic
changes including the addition of 308 of the calls. The vast majority of 148 in 2009. Fifty three drug cases system rules (7080), and shoreland rules. The ordinance is up for a minor
the charge of fifty cents per page 911 calls were requests for an ambu- in 2010 compared to 68 in 2009. revision during 2011, as requested by Todd County Administrator Nathan
lance. Calls for an ambulance aver- Eight fleeing police officer cases in Burkett in September 2010. The listed topics are the ones which gener-
for color copies and fifty dollars
aged close to five per day. 2010 compared to four in 2009. ate the most calls and questions to the Planning and Zoning Office staff.
per hour of chargeable staff time.
The Todd County Detention Thirty nine trespass in 2010 com- Those attending the public hearing spent about two and one-half hours
On motion by Kneisl and sec-
Center averaged 40 inmates a day pared to 23 in 2009. discussing these topics. Garry asked the commission to form an ad hoc
ond by Kircher, the following
throughout 2010, 37 males and In other news, we have been committee to read the ordinance review compiled by independent envi-
motion was introduced and
three females. We held quite a few involved in the planning stages of a ronmental consultant John Sumption of Cass County, prepare recom-
adopted by majority vote with
inmates for the State of MN transition to the ARMER (Allied mendations, and meet four to six times in the next three months to arrive
Neumann voting against: To
Department of Corrections in 2010, Radio Matrix for Emergency at a consensus on how the Todd County Land Use Ordinance should be
approve the Recorders fee sched- Responders) system. The cost of
but we currently do not have any of revised this year.
ule including the addition of a this system is high and we have
their inmates. This was good rev- The committee will consist of two ELRM staff, one member of the
twenty dollar fee for filing of been actively looking for funding to
enue for our office but we’ve been Planning Commission, one member of the Soil and Water District staff,
ordination papers. told by the state that their overall assist in this transition. We recently two members of the public, and one county commissioner, to be appoint-
ADJOURN inmate numbers are down and it is received confirmation that we have ed by the chair of the board of commissioners.
On motion by Ruda and sec- not likely we will be holding any of been awarded a substantial grant The next meeting of the Todd County Planning Commission is sched-
ond by Neumann, the meeting their population for some time. We hosted by the Long Prairie Fire uled for Thursday, March 3, at 6:30 PM at the Main Street Government
was adjourned. also have held inmates for Pope Department. This grant money will Center.
COMMISSIONER WARRANTS
VENDOR NAME AMOUNT
CENTRACARE HEALTH
SERVICES 4,130.92
CHAMBERLAIN OIL
COMPANY 2,071.25
INFORMATION SYSTEM
CORP 9,407.37
MINN COUNTIES
COMPUTER COOP 4,553.60
MN COUNTIES
INSURANCE TRUST 16,467.00
MORTON SALT 30,272.14
NORTHERN STAR
COOP 5,288.13
ROYAL TIRE 3,831.53
SHIRLEY’S GAS &
GROCERIES 3,810.82
WIDSETH SMITH
NOLTING INC 4,387.55
118 PAYMENTS LESS
THAN $2000 32,898.22
FINAL TOTAL $117,118.53
On a motion by Neumann and
second by Kircher the preceding
minutes of the County Board
meeting held January 18, 2011
were duly approved by a unani-
mous vote of the Todd County
Board of Commissioners at the
Regular Board Meeting held on
February 1, 2011
Witness my hand and seal
Mark Blessing
County Board Chairperson
Nathan Burkett,
County Administrator
 Farmers Union Industries, LLC
Would Like To Recognize And
Thank The Following Employees
For Their Many Years Of Service!

Retirees – L to R: Andy Hudalla, Alan Fenner, Ray Borchert, Larry 5 Years of Service – L to R: Larry Kruzel, Scott Klim, Devin Hines, Dave
Steffen, George Buhl Gosiak, Doug Becker, Ron Baron

10 Years of Service- L to R: Matt Kramer, Jerry Holmquist, (not 15 Years of Service – L to R: Shawn Jahraus, Tim Ahrendt, Bob
pictured – Wayne Petermeier) Henrich, Henry Decker, Al Welters, Jerry Smith (not pictured – Ivan
Gritz) (not pictured) 20 years of service: Greg Hedlund

30 & 35 Years of Service – L to R: Daryl Brever (35), Bryce

25 Years of Service – L to R: Ron Twardowski, Wally Brever, Kevin Hermanson (30) , Leonard Holmquist (30) [not pictured – Jimmy
Evans, Mark Pachan Oliver (30), Tim Fisher (35)]

Central Bi-Products, Northland Choice, Midwest Grease

Browerville Blade, Page 8
Long Prairie, MN Thursday, February 10, 2011
Co-students of the month Spelling Bee participants/winners

ßMiguel Bravo is Chris Dirkes is Browerville

Browerville Lions co-student Lions co-student of the month
of the month for January. He for January. Chris is always
is always willing to help oth- prepared for class, willing to
ers and works well with other give assistance to others with
students. He is a fun student projects and always pleasant
to have in class. Miguel is in class. HOSA did a food
friendly and kind to others. shelf drive, and found out
Miguel is also a Tiger basket- that he is already a
ball player and plays an Browerville food shelf volun-
important role in their suc- teer. He takes responsibility
cess. for his schoolwork, working
independently on classes in Fifth Grade: Keara Wilson, Dalton Butler, Josie Brichacek, Sierra Bollin, Ali Bryniarski; Sixth
Browerville Blade, Page 9 the library area.
Thursday, February 10, 2011 Grade: Brendan Emery, Austin Strom, Christina Oppegard, Megan Carry, Taeleigh Marlow; Seventh
Grade: Damian Lange, Emily Pechan, Josiah Cole, Grace Couchey, Clayton Henderson; Eighth Grade:
Faith Couchey, Catherine Aksamit, Dani Leagjeld, Julia Blommel, Katelyn Middendorf
1st Annual
Remember Mark Dance
(In memory of our friend and colleague Mark Perkins)
Friday, February 11, Browerville Liquor Store
COACHES vs CANCER RAFFLE
$1 DONATION
4 MN Twins Tickets (donated by Coach Middendorf)
$50 Browerville Bucks (donated by the Fire Department)
$50 Meat Bundle gift certificate (Steve's Country Foods)
$30 gift certificate (Knotty Pine Embroidery)
(Winners will be announced at 11pm)
4 R Music from 9 pm – 12 am
All donations go to the American Cancer Society of MN

Coaches vs. Cancer

Coaches vs. Cancer is a nationwide collaboration between the
American Cancer Society and the National Association of Basketball
Coaches (NABC) that empowers basketball coaches, their teams, and
local communities to make a difference in the fight against cancer.
The American Cancer Society is the nationwide community based vol- Spelling Bee winners
untary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major First: Grace Couchey; Second: Damian Lange; Third: Emily Pechan and Faith Couchey
health problem, through research.
Today, high school and Division I, II, and III college coaches across the
country are involved in the program. Coaches vs. Cancer has raised more
Sixth grade takes first place
than $55 million since its inception to support the American Cancer
Society’s work to save lives from cancer. 100% of the funds raised will sup-
port your local Relay For Life and the lifesaving mission of the American
Cancer Society.
Coaches vs. Cancer’s mission is to increase cancer awareness and pro-
mote healthy living among student, faculty, school staff, fans, and the
community at large, through year-round awareness efforts, fundraising
activities, and advocacy programs.
Last season, over 80 Minnesota high schools participated and raised
more than $80,000 to support the American Cancer Society’s fight against
cancer. Did you know that 1 in 2 men and 1 in 3 women will be touched
by cancer? It’s estimated that, by the end of 2010, more than 25,000
Minnesotans will have heard the words, “you have cancer.” Because of
this, we are asking everyone to join our team. TOGETHER we can win
this fight!
Thank you, Browerville community, for your support in this effort.
Join Our Team in the Fight Against Cancer
For more information, call 1-800-ACS-2345 or visit www.cancer.org

Tiger Athletics
Mon. Feb. 7: JHBB @ Royalton, 4:30
Tue. Feb. 8: BBB @ Nevis 6:00; GBB @ Menahga, 5:00; NYM/UNC @
UNC, 5:00; BH @ Prairie Center @ LP, 7:00
Thurs. Feb. 10: BBB hosts Upsala, 5:00; BH Northern Lakes 7:00
Fri. Feb. 11: GBB hosts Royalton 5:00
Sat. Feb. 12: BH Red Lake Falls @ LP, 2:00; WR Breckenridge duals,
The Browerville 6th grade boys placed first in the Crosby Ironton basketball tournament on
10:00
January 29th.They defeated Aitkin, Pequot Lakes and Crosby Ironton. Boys: Front- Coach
Christensen, Matthew May, Austin Strom, Isaac Stearns, Hayden Host, Coach Petermeier.
Back- Nate Petermeier, Harry Christensen, Brendan Emery, Bryce Irsfeld, Jordan Salber.
 Tigers Gain Conference Win
Browerville Blade, Page 10, Thursday, February 10, 2011

No. 1 Sebeka By Jim Roberts

defeats Tigers The Browerville Tigers traveled to Royalton Friday and picked up another nice win; this time a Prairie
Conference win. This was the third game in four nights for the Tigers.
Browerville set the tone early again with Seth Kellen scoring 30 seconds into the game and Austen Wollenburg
connecting on a 3-pointer a minute later to take a 5 - 0 lead. The Royals first two baskets were 3-pointers and
were within 1 point at 7 - 6. A little later the Tigers extended their lead behind two 3-pointers by Luke May.
With Browerville holding a 7 point lead, Royalton made their third 3-pointer followed by another basket to cut
the score to 17 - 15 with 5:09 remaining in the half. Those would be the last points scored for the Royals before
half time.
The Tigers took a timeout to discuss what was happening, and then came back to the court to hold the Royals
scoreless for the remainder of the half. Kellen scored one basket and Wollenburg made four consecutive free
throws after being fouled and then shooting two more for a technical foul called on one of the Royals players. At
the half, the score was Browerville 23, Royalton 15.
Royalton scored the first two baskets of the second half before Mitch Heid connected on a 3-pointer. Three
minutes later, Luke May scored his third 3-pointer of the game to give the Tigers their first double-digit lead of
the game at 33-23. Heid backed up that shot with another 3-pointer and Kellen scored for a 15 point lead.
Back-to-back-to-back 3-pointers by the Royals cut into the Tigers lead and with 1:09 to go the score was 47 -
39. Browerville, who made 15 of 20 free throws for the game, made 7 of their final 8 to close out the win. The
final score was Browerville 51, Royalton 43.
Kellen led the Tigers with 12 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 steals. Heid was also in double figures with 10 points
and dished out 3 assists. May and Wollenburg each added 9 points. Wollenburg also had 4 steals.
The Tigers travel to Nevis Tuesday and are back home for a Thursday game against Upsala.
Tigers Win
By Jim Roberts
Thursday night the Tigers traveled to Menahga to take on the Braves in another Section 5A match-up. After
an intense game against Sebeka just two nights earlier, the Tigers felt they needed to set the tone early. That
they did, outscoring Menahga 38 to 11 in the first half. Coach Schueller said, “We haven’t had any long road trips
for awhile, and I was nervous to see what we would come out like after such an emotional game on Tuesday.”
In the second half, the Tigers used all 14 players after extending their lead to 34 points early on. The final
score was 61 - 46. Tigers.
Seth Christensen led all scorers with 14 points (12 in the first half) and had 7 rebounds. Seth Kellen was the
rebound leader with 8. Eleven Tiger players scored.

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By Jim Roberts
The No. 1 team in the State Class A polls, Sebeka, came to Browerville
Tuesday night for a Section 5A match-up with the Browerville Tigers.
Sebeka (now 14-0) and Browerville (now 13-2) both put together a well
played game between two very good teams.
After four minutes of play, Browerville had a 9 to 2 lead. Sebeka closed
the gap to 9 - 6 before the Tigers went on an 5 - 0 run. Sebeka then put a
run together of their own. The Tigers went scoreless for four minutes and
Sebeka, behind two 3-pointers by Cody Pulju, took their first lead of the
game, 16 to 14, forcing Browerville to take a timeout. “We talked about
them (Sebeka) having the ability to go on a run. Sustaining the run was
important, and getting back to what we were doing early on is what we
wanted to do,” said Coach Schueller.
Sebeka increased their lead to 24 to 16 and then didn’t score again for
the final 3:10 of the half. The Tigers scored 8 points, 6 of those points from
Seth Christensen to take a 26 - 24 lead into the locker room.
The Tigers shot 48% in the first half while Sebeka managed just 32%,
including 2 of 13 from behind the arc. Roles reversed in the second half
with Sebeka shooting 48%, including 4 of 9 from 3 point range, and
Browerville shooting 40%. The Tigers were just 1 for 10 from 3 point
range for the game.
At the half-way mark of the second half, Sebeka held a 1 point lead at
42 - 41. Sebeka would then get two big baskets to extend their lead to 52
- 45. One of those, a 3-pointer by Paul Funk after a missed Sebeka free
throw. It was one of only three missed free throws for Sebeka for the game.
The other decisive basket was an offensive put back by John Clark. Clark
scored 20 of his 22 points in the second half.
Sebeka’s Cody Pulju made all 6 of his free throw attempts to end the
game as the Tigers were forced to foul. Pulju also scored 22 points on the
night including 4 3-pointers and 8 for 8 from the free throw line.
Coach Schueller said those two baskets in the second half, the 3-point-
er by Funk and the put-back by Clark, are what made the difference.
Also, free throws. The Tigers were only 4 for 11, while Sebeka was 14 of
17.
Seth Christensen finished the game with 18 points and 8 rebounds.
Mitch Heid scored 14 (12 second half points) and pulled down 10
rebounds, had 2 steals and 3 assists. Seth Kellen chipped in 7 points and
8 boards.
Browerville Blade, Page 11, Thursday, February 10, 2011

Sutlief and Kent

place second at PRC
By Andy Lancaster, Eagle Valley Athletic Director
The Broncos wrestling team had a busy week with two duals and the
Park Region Conference tournament. Tuesday the wrestling team suf-
fered a defeat when they traveled to Pine River to take on the Pequot
Lakes/Pine River Backus Road Crew by a score of 27-45. Thursday the
team was handed another defeat when they traveled to Bertha to take on
the Berth-Hewitt/Verndale Raiders by a score of 33-44.
Saturday the team once again traveled to Bertha for the Park Region
Conference tournament. The team placed seventh with eight wrestlers
placing in the top six of the nnine team tournament. Adam Sutlief at 112
pounds and Tylor Kent at 130 pounds reached the finals. Adam improved
his record to 23 wins and seven loses but fell to Shane Novak of New York
Mills to place second. Tylor had the most exciting match of the final round
showing his athleticism and unique style of wrestling. Tylor ran out of
gas and lost a close one to Zach Mathys of Ottertail Central by the score
of 6-7 to also place second. Ridge Quistorf had a good day and earned a
medal with a third place finish at the 119 pound weight class. Seniors
Cody Middendorf at 171 pounds and Senior Emil Schnack at heavyweight
placed fourth. At 125 pounds Preston Irsfeld placed fifth. Noah Becker at
103 pounds and Mathew Schettler at 145 pounds both placed sixth.
This week the team is hopeful for the return of injured team leaders
Austin Butler and Brad Schettler for the final week of the regular season.
Mitchell Heid presented a gift to his parents Cory and Gail Heid, during Parrent’s Night held
Tuesday the team travels to New York Mills for a triangular starting at 5
February 1st. Photo by Tarissa Host.
pm with New York Mills and United North Central (Menahga-Sebeka).
Thursday the team will travel to Royalton for a triangular with
Royalton/Upsala and Crosby-Ironton starting at 5 pm. This is a makeup
day due to a snow day postponement earlier in the year. The team will Sixth grade band concert
travel to Breckenridge for a dual tournament Saturday when the team
will face Staples/Motley and Breckenridge.

Broncos win
Staples Open
By Coach Lorentz
After coming up one point short
the year before, the BEV
Elementary Wrestling Broncos
capped off a great day by placing
first overall at the Staples Open.
The Broncos led the way with
seven champions and five runners-
up out of the 18 who wrestled for
the team. Congrats to the following
Broncos who brought home the
First Place Hardware: Alex Line,
Dante Haywood, Parker Duncan,
Nate Benning, Landon Gode,
Dominic Lindquist, Carter
Meiners, Cael Lorentz, Mason
Gode, Carter Riedel, Austin Bollin-
Lehner, Ian Gould, Levi Line, Nye
Becker, Dalton Butler, Colton
Booker, Donovan Decker, Andrew
Johnson
The Broncos had 88 team points
to place first, Detroit Lakes and
Minnewaska tied for second with
78. Long Prairie/Grey Eagle and
Staples/Motley tied for fourth with
72 points to round out the top five.
Great Job Broncos!
Various Broncos have been
wrestling throughout the area and
representing our team with great
pride and effort. Some Broncos
have traveled to Osakis, Pillager,
Staples, Frazee, and Minnewaska
in the last few weeks. Great Job to
all who have competed! Upcoming
events include the Jaycees
Regional Qualifier in Long Prairie
or the West Central Open in
Barrett. Our annual Bronco tour-
ney is Sunday, Feb. 20 in Clarissa.
Team and Individual photos
have been rescheduled to Monday,
Feb. 28th in Browerville.
Results:
(1-14-11)-Pillager Open-PreK-
Browerville Public School Menu
Mon. Feb. 7: Pepperoni pizza, green beans, PB/butter sandwich, pear
slices, milk
Tue. Feb. 8: Chicken patty/ bun, nacho chips/cheese sauce, celery/PB
dip, apple, 2 milk
Wed. Jan. Feb. 9: BBQ rib patty, mashed potatoes, corn, peach slices,
milk
Thurs. Feb. 10: Hamb/cheeseburger, FF/ketchup, peas, orange, milk
Fri. Feb. 11: Chili/crackers, bologna sandwich, carrot & celery stix,
Evan Vearrier-2nd Place, Isaiah
Wagner-1st Place; Third Grade-
Paul Wagner-1st Place-
(1-15-11)-Osakis Open-PreK-
Alex Line-1st Place, Evan Vearrier-
1st Place, Isaiah Wagner-3rd Place;
Kindergarten-Dante Haywood-1st
Place, Nate Benning-1st Place,
Parker Duncan-2nd Place; First
Grade-Dominic Lindquist-1st
Place; Second Grade-Aiden Eckel-
3rd Place, Arden Eckel-3rd Place,
Cael Lorentz-1st Place, Carter
Meiners-1st Place, Third Grade-
Levi Line-2nd Place, Paul Wagner-
The Browerville Sixth Grade Band Concert was performed Thursday, February 3rd.
2nd Place, Fifth Grade-Tony
Gosemire-3rd Place
(1-16-11)-Minnewaska Open-
Kindergarten-Dante Haywood-1st
Place; First Grade-Landon Gode-
1st Place; Second Grade-Cael
Lorentz-1st Place, Mason Gode-1st
Place; Fourth Grade-Darius
Haywood-3rd Place
(1-22-11)-Frazee Open-Second
Grade-Cael Lorentz-1st Place
(1-23-11)-Staples Open-PreK-
Alex Line-3rd Place; Kindergarten-
Dante Haywood-1st Place, Nate
Benning-2nd Place, Parker
Duncan-1st Place; First Grade-
Dominic Lindquist-2nd Place-,
Landon Gode-1st Place; Second
Grade-Austin Bollin-Lehner-4th
Place, Cael Lorentz-1st Place,
Carter Meiners-1st Place, Carter
Riedel-4th Place, Mason Gode-2nd
Place; Third Grade-Ian Gould-1st
Place, Levi Line-1st Place, Nye
Becker-2nd Place
Fifth Grade-Colton Booker-4th
Johnson leads Tigers past Johnnies
Place, Donovan Decker-4th Place,
By Coach Middendorf
Dalton Butler-2nd Place
Browerville 60 St. John’s 42
Sixth Grade-Andrew Johnson
Senior Kenley Johnson scored 16 of her 24 points in the second half as the Tigers picked up a 60-42 victory
4th Grade
over the Johnnies Thursday night in Collegeville. The win marked the third time the Tigers have beaten St.
John’s this season.
Johnson and eighth grader MaKenna Hegseth combined for seven three-point baskets in the win and got
another deep basket from senior Taylor Oberg. Hegseth finished with 14 points while Oberg added the lone
triple. Senior Jerica Thompson, eighth grader Katelyn Middendorf, and seventh grader Kendra Buchta each
chipped in four points in the win. Freshmen Andi Buhl pulled down six rebounds and added three points and
three steals in an impressive performance. Eighth grader Kate Kellen came off the bench to score two points in
her first varsity game to aid in the Tiger scoring effort.
Cora Griffin led St. John’s with 16 points.
The Tigers are now 5-13 overall and 4-5 in the Prairie Conference. Friday the girls hosted Royalton in the
Coaches vs. Cancer “Pink Out Night.”
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 AROUND THE COUNTY
The Browerville Blade, Thursday,
Page 13 February 10, 2011

David J. Clairmont, Motley, appeared in court on charges of theft Joshua J. Thomas, Long Prairie,
Sheriff’s Report and two counts of burglary. His next court date is February 7. no seat belt used-$110.00
John T. Allen, Long Prairie,
January 31:
On January 29, Vern Desotell reported that he had found an 69/55-$135.00
Joshua A.Martin, Fargo, ND, made his first court appearance on
injured deer near his residence on 225th Ave., in Germania Thomas J. Bowers, Pelican
two counts of DWI. An RU8 hearing was set for February 14.
Township. A DNR permit was issued to Desotell. Rapids, 80/70-$125.00
Bobby J. Dunkley, Wadena, was sentenced for receiving stolen
At 6:52 am, January 31, the sheriff ’s department responded to a Penny L. Douglas, E Grand
property. He was fined $585, sentenced to 365 days, 346 days stayed
two vehicle accident at the intersection of County Roads 24 and 21. Forks, 84/70-$135.00
for two years and placed on supervised probation for two years.
Sharon Notch, Eagle Bend, was turning north from County 24 to Zachary J. Humphrey, Breezy
Jane A. Mudder, Long Prairie, appeared for an RU8 hearing on
County 21 when she was struck by David Eckenrode, rural Sebeka. Point, 84/70-$135.00
driving after cancellation and uninsured vehicle charges. An
Minor damage was sustained by both vehicles. No one was injured. Jose L. Meza-Morales, Long
omnibus hearing was scheduled for February 28.
On February 1, at approx. 6 am, a vehicle entered the Luanne Prairie, 70/60-$125.00
Donald C. Pohlmann, Grey Eagle, made his first court appearance
Reinbold property, rural Long Prairie, and stole gasoline from a gas Geoffrey C. Parks, Brownsburg,
on three counts of hunting under the influence of alcohol. An RU8
barrel. IN, 87/70-$145.00
hearing was set for February 14.
On February 1, at 10:29 am, Ruth Brauch, Hewitt, reported a Joseph M. Pesta, Long Prairie,
Timothy A. Wolbeck, Grey Eagle, made his first court appearance
phone scam in which a party identifying himself with Winner’s 74/55-$145.00
on three counts of negligent fire charges. An RU8 hearing was sched-
International told her that she had won 3.5 million, but was request- Kimberly A. Peters, St Paul,
uled for February 14.
ed that she send $150 to them prior to her collecting her winnings. 98/70-$285.00
Sandra L. Rohloff, Bertha, pled guilty to DWI at an omnibus hear-
This is a common scam and Todd County Sheriff ’s Office reminds Brandon B. Putzke, Alexandria,
ing. She was fined $610, sentenced to 90 days, 75 days stayed for two
everyone not to provide personal information to anyone on the phone. window tint too dark-$135.00
years, placed on two years supervised probation, ordered to complete
On February 1, at 6 pm, Joseph Brenny, Staples, struck a deer Taylor J. Skoog, Burnsville,
an chemical dependency evaluation and attend a MADD impact
with his 2003 Nissan maxima on Warner Road, just outside the city 80/70-$125.00
panel.
of Staples. Brenny was not injured, the vehicle sustained severe dam- Jacob C. Weisser, Fargo, ND,
James J. Vearrier, West Union, made his first court appearance on
age. 80/70-$125.00
charges of domestic assault. An RU8 hearing was scheduled for
At 7:53 pm, February 1, the sheriff ’s department received a report
February 14.
of a two vehicle accident on 4th St. NW in Bertha. Cheryl Phyle,
Bertha, had struck an SUV that was parked along the street. Snow days, 245 days stayed, 2 yr; drive
Property Transfers
packed, icy road conditions had caused her Ford Escort to slide, strik- Traffic Citations after cancellation-$610.00 WTY-JT Carole M Austing,
ing the vehicle, a Chevrolet Suburban, owned by Brian Verdugt, Todd County Sheriff Thomas L. Miller, Browerville, single to Gerard T Rush Jr etux
Bertha. Phyle sustained minor injuries and was transported to the Kelly L. Korf, Long Prairie, dis- expired registration-$115.00 12-28-10 Lots 7 & 8 Anderson’s
hospital by a private party. The Escort received moderate front end orderly conduct-$135.00, 90 days, Staples Police Subdivision First Addition rec 1-
damage, the Suburban was unoccupied and sustained minor damage 46 days stayed 1 yr Rhett B. Bastien, Waite Park, 13-11
to the front passenger side. John F. Tesch, Long Prairie, no drive after suspension-$285.00 WTY Steven L Greenwaldt,
On February 3, at approx. 6:45 am, Danny Peyton struck a horse proof insurance-$385.00, $965.03 Mathew D. Schwichtenberg, single to Bertha City 11-19-10
two miles south of Long Prairie on State Highway 287, with his Ford restitution, 90 days, stayed 90 Staples, obstruct view of driver- SE4NE4 & pt of SW4NE4 2-132-
Focus. Peyton was not injured, the vehicle sustained light right front days, 1 yr $125.00 35 rec 1-13-11
damage. The horse, owned by Mark Collins, ran home with slight Long Prairie Police DNR QCD-JT Randy Robert Smith
injuries. Michael A. I. Arellano, Long Trevor L. Dally, Alexandria, fish etux to Randy R Smith etux 12-
At 5:45 am, February 6, Joyce Bednarz, Browerville, struck a deer Prairie, uninsured vehicle-$285.00; w/extra line-$125.00 29-10 S2NW4 29-131-35 rec 1-
on County 21, 1 1/2 miles south of Hwy 210, with her 2004 Buick fail to deliver certificate of title w/i Joseph A. Gruenes, Clear Lake, 14-11
Century. Bednarz was not injured, the vehicle sustained moderate timeframe-$100.00 no license in possession-$95.00 QCD Gary H Nordstrom etux
front end damage. Marquis D. Henley, Long to American National Bank of
Michael P. Thom, Long Prairie,
On February 6, between 7:30 and 9 pm, a grey Power Arc plasma Prairie, no valid license-$185.00 MN 12-15-10 Lots 12,14,15,16,
no license in possession-$95.00
cutter was stolen from the box of a pickup while it was parked in Phillip M. Johnson, Eagle Bend, 18,19,28,29 & 30 Blk 1 Black’s
MN State Patrol
Little Sauk, south of the Legion. disorderly conduct-$285.00, 90 RV Resort CIC #24 rec 1-18-11
Zackery S. Cain, Hewitt, drive
Anyone with information concerning any of these cases is urged to days, psychological eval, super- WTY-JT David Leagjeld etux
after suspension-$285.00; unin-
contact the Todd County Sheriff ’s Department at 320-732-2157 or 1- vised probation, 2 yr; 3rd degree to Michael J Kramer etux 1-14-
sured vehicle-$200.00; no seat belt
800-794-5733. damage to property-$450.00, 365 11 NW4NE4 2-129-34 rec 1-18-
used-$25.00
11
Court Report
Court appearances are First Appearance, RU8 (second appear-
ance), and Omnibus (third appearance)
January 21:
Kristi L. Kohlhase, Bertha, appeared for a contested omnibus
hearing on three counts of criminal vehicular operation and two
counts of DWI. A review hearing was set for June 17.
January 24:
Julie A. Suhl, Motley, was sentenced for fifth degree drugs. She
was fined $575, sentenced to 60 days, with credit for five days served
and placed on supervised probation for five years.
Kyle A. Carner, Brainerd, appeared for an RU8 hearing on charges
of no proof of insurance, driving after revocation, and unlawful trans-
fer of registration. An omnibus hearing was set for February 7.
Daniel J. Traynor, Long Prairie, was sentenced for first degree
damage to property. He was ordered to pay $3,722.82 restitution,
fined $560, sentenced to 30 days, with 20 days credit for days served
and placed on five years supervised probation.
Shawn M. Ward, Alexandria, was sentenced for defeating security
on realty. He was fined $325 and placed on supervised probation for
five years.
Jennifer D. Johnson, Granite Falls, pled guilty to dishonored
check charges at an RU8 hearing. She was fined $601.11 and sen-
tenced to 30 days, with 25 days stayed for one year.
Ashley R. Chase, Alexandria, appeared for an RU8 hearing on two
counts of indecent exposure and contributing to the need for child
protective services. An omnibus hearing was set for February 28.
Thomas E. Anderson, Staples, pled guilty to furnishing alcohol to
a minor, at an omnibus hearing. He was fined $585, sentenced to 365
days, 350 days stayed for two years, and placed on supervised pro-
bation for two years.
January 27:
Nicholas W. Praska, Staples, pled guilty to fifth degree drug
charges at a contested omnibus hearing. Sentencing was scheduled
for March 21.
January 28:
Steven W. Tessler, Staples, was sentenced for fifth degree drugs.
He was committed to the Commissioner of Corrections for 13 months.
Imposition of the sentence was stayed for five years and he was fined
$210, sentenced to 180 days in jail, with 144 days jail credit and
placed on supervised probation for five years.
Damian D. Hansmann, Clarissa, appeared for a probation viola-
tion hearing. An admit/deny hearing was set for February 7.
Douglas C. Dickman, Staples, appeared in court on charges of fifth
degree drugs (meth) and fifth degree drugs (marijuana). His next
court date was set for February 7.
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Officials of Crow Wing and Todd
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results of a pilot project aimed at
delivering superior county services
to customers in a cost-effective
manner.
“Our mission in this project was
to identify how we could achieve
better customer outcomes in an
environment of fewer resources,”
said Tim Houle, Crow Wing
County administrator. “We wanted
to identify breakthrough ideas
about how we could do business
differently and be more effective
and efficient.”
The results of the pilot study
were revealed during a news con-
ference at Staples City Hall before
an audience of employees and
elected officials of Crow Wing and
Todd Counties as well as represen-
tatives of the Minnesota Chamber
of Commerce, Brainerd Lakes
Chamber, Long Prairie Chamber of
Commerce, Staples-Motley Area
Chamber of Commerce, Initiative
Foundation and Region Five
Development Commission among
others.
Through a collaborative process
over the past five months, the part-
ners in this project intensely stud-
ied how to better serve customers
receiving community services,
especially those receiving multiple
health and human services. The
partners wanted to determine how
counties can better serve their cus-
tomers, in a respectful manner
that leads them to self-sufficiency,
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through judicious use of taxpayer
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Tim Reardon, of The Reardon
Group, said this study affirmed the
need for prevention and early
intervention so the need for more
intensive and expensive interven-
tions can be avoided.
Recommendations of the study
include:
Investing the right resources at
the right intensity at the right time
for the greatest impact.
Giving discretion for care to the
people who know the customer
best. In a sense, empowering front-
line workers with the ability to tai-
lor services based on needs.
Providing the necessary
resources to meet customer needs.
Improving communication and
services, especially across program
areas, in part through better use of
technology.
Identifying rules and regula-
tions that are barriers to change.
Social services administrators
in Crow Wing and Todd Counties
intend to immediately implement
changes in policy in their counties
as a result of this study. Other
changes will require legislative
approval. The counties, together
with the Minnesota Chamber of
Commerce as well as regional
chambers of commerce, will help
carry this message to Minnesota
legislators.
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tunities presented in this study for
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“To help clear the way for counties
to achieve these goals, we are pre-
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about the barriers that are in the
way. We will ask lawmakers for
their help in clearing the path to
county reform.”
Early in this study, the part-
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sulting groups of people through
focus groups. Customers provided
enlightening information about
their experiences. County workers
and contracted service providers
gave their input and observations
about the current system and how
it could be improved. In addition,
county officials researched data in
their respective counties to under-
stand patterns and how multiple
services were delivered to cus-
tomers.
Service areas studied included
corrections, law enforcement, pub-
lic health and social services.
This information was then ana-
lyzed by a team, which used the
information to formalize recom-
mendations on how to improve the
delivery of these county services to
customers.
“This is our bold vision to
improve the outcomes for our cus-
tomers and our communities,”
Reardon said. “Now we need the
courageous leadership necessary
to champion this change. We need
to remove obstacles and imple-
ment a new design for county serv-
ices. It is time to dismantle what
doesn’t work and to pursue a new
way of doing business .
The Browerville Blade, Page 18
10 Winter Health
Myths Exposed
By Sarah Jio, Woman's Day
Due to cold and flu season,
chilly weather and holiday
stress, it seems like we worry
more about our health during the
winter than at any other time of
year. But do we really need to
stress about our well-being this
season? We spoke to the experts
about the biggest winter health
myths and found out the truth.
Myth #1: You can catch a
cold by being out in the ele-
ments too long.
You’ve probably heard the old
warning that going outside in
chilly weather, and staying there
too long, can make you “catch” a
cold. Not true, says D.J. Verret,
MD, an otolaryngologist in
Dallas. “Going outside—with or
without a wet head—is one of the
best things you can do to prevent
catching a cold. Actually being
cold has nothing to do with your
risk of catching a cold. Colds are
caused by viruses or bacteria
which are more often spread in
the winter because of close con-
tact from everyone being
indoors.” That’s right, spending
time outdoors can make you less
susceptible to those nasty germs.
Myth #2: More people are
depressed during the winter
months than at any other
time of the year.
Gray, dreary skies. Holiday
stress. Bitter-cold weather. It
seems natural to assume that
depression spikes in the winter
months. And yet, health experts
say that’s just a myth. “Contrary
to popular belief, major depres-
sion is not more rampant during
the winter months than at any
other time of the year,” says John
Sharp, MD, a professor at
Harvard University. But what
about the wintertime sadness
you may be feeling? “The ‘holiday
blues’ is a significant, temporary,
stress-related condition, but it is
not a recognized medical ailment
or diagnosis.” Some people may
also experience Seasonal
Affective Disorder (SAD), which
has symptoms similar to depres-
sion, such as insomnia, irritabili-
ty and difficulty concentrating,
but only occurs during the winter
months. If you suffer from these
symptoms or just have less ener-
gy in general during this time of
year, consider trying light thera-
py, suggests Dr. Sharp, who
explains that an inexpensive
10,000-lux light box (which can
fit on your desk) used 20 minutes
or so a day may give you a
boost—even if you haven't been
diagnosed with SAD by a medical
professional.
Myth #3: The idea that eat-
ing chicken soup can zap a
cold is just an old wives' tale.
Your mom or grandmother
may have raised you to believe
that there’s something magical
about chicken soup when it
comes to treating a cold or flu,
but is it true? Yes, says Dr.
Sharp. “Turns out, there’s some
real science behind this,” he
says, explaining that chicken
soup may have a positive effect
on the immune system with
something called neutrophil
aggregation—which means
“bringing white blood cells
together.” White blood cells help
fight off infection in your body
and are integral to helping you
feel better faster. While it’s not
clear if other broths or hot bever-
ages have similar immune sys-
tem benefits, Dr. Sharp says hot
liquids like tea and broth can
help reduce the symptoms of a
cold or flu virus, relieving sinus
and throat pain.
Myth #4: You lose most of
the heat from your body
through your head, so you
need to wear a hat.
We’ve all heard this one—and
perhaps it worries you when
you’re out with your children
during the winter months. If
they don’t wear a hat in the cold,
is it drawing dangerous amounts
of warmth from their bodies? Not
really, says Dr. Sharp. “It’s large-
ly a myth,” he says. While it’s
true that you’ll lose heat from
any part of your body that is
exposed to the elements and not
covered with clothing, forgetting
a hat “is not a major health risk,”
he assures. “You’re no better off
in shorts and a hat than warm
pants and no hat.” The bottom
line: A hat is great in cold condi-
tions, but if you leave the house
without one to take the dog on a
walk—no biggie. A warm coat is
much more important to keep
you insulated.
Myth #5: You shouldn’t
exercise in the cold.
You may already be unmoti-
vated to lace up your running
shoes and head out into the cold,
but if you’re worried that chilly-
weather exercise is bad for your
health, don’t be. “It’s fine to exer-
cise in the cold, just make sure
you warm up first,” says Dr.
Sharp. That may mean walking
a bit before starting on a vigor-
ous run, or avoiding a big hill
until you’re acclimated to the
temperature. Sudden physical
exertion in cold weather can, at
times, be a risk for cardiovascu-
lar strain—for example, leaving
your armchair and heading out-
side to vigorously shovel snow.
(An important note: Anyone with
a history of heart problems
should always consult his or her
doctor before starting any new
exercise regimen—in the cold or
otherwise.) Your best bet for win-
ter workouts is to ease in slowly.
Myth #6: We need more
sleep in the winter.
Admit it—when winter hits
and the sun seems to all but dis-
appear, the thought of hiberna-
tion sounds appealing, doesn’t it?
But that sleepy feeling you may
get in the winter doesn’t mean
you should always let yourself
snooze longer. “While it’s natural
to want to be cozier and be in bed
more, we don’t technically need
more sleep,” Dr. Sharp explains.
Instead, it’s likely that the
scarcity of sunlight in the winter
months makes us think we’re
sleepy. There’s nothing wrong
with going to bed earlier, but
beware of sleeping too much.
“Some people find that when
they get more sleep, they feel
sleepier during the day, even a
little dazed.”
Myth #7: You don’t need
sunscreen in the winter.
It’s cold and cloudy, so you can
retire your sunscreen until
sunny days at the beach this
summer, right? Wrong, says
Debra Jaliman, MD, a New York
City–based dermatologist. “The
sun and UV rays are present
winter, spring, summer and fall,”
she says. “I recommend that you
wear a sunscreen with SPF 30,
and it’s best to wear a UVA/UVB
blocker. The best ones contain
zinc or titanium.”
Myth #8: Frostbite is hard
to get.
Frostbite may sound like
something people dealt with in
olden times, or possibly a condi-
tion suffered only by hardcore ski
enthusiasts. But not only is frost-
bite easy to get, it’s more com-
mon than you think, says Dr.
Jaliman, who got a case of frost-
bite after an afternoon on the
slopes. How do you get it? When
skin—usually on the extremities,
like hands and feet—becomes too
cold or wet (or both), it can
become slightly numb and then
blister. It can happen fast—even
in just 30 minutes while in
extreme cold and wet conditions.
“If blisters occur, then there may
be damage and the skin may
turn black,” says Dr. Jaliman.
“Then you may become insensi-
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future. With further damage, you
may suffer nerve damage and
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0332, Brian Oestreich tfn 2011 LEGISLATIVE With strong bipartisan support, the Senate
LP Packing 6 22 women: 436, Judy Schmeising; 430,
______________________________ passed a plan to create an alternative path-
Hi game: 243, Tyler Graves; 237, John Heide Marcyes; 424, Nancy Wettstein WEEK 5 IN REVIEW
FOUND Dear Friends: way into the classroom for well-qualified can-
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Male Black Lab, no collar, well Hi series: 649, John Lackmann; 593, Won Lost In the past month, the Legislature made
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trained, found near Thunder Gary Larson; 590, Chris Current LP Packing 18 2
ment and improving Minnesota’s job climate. I our teaching ranks. It allows diverse and
Lake. 320-594-3097 Kane Transport 15 5
Urban League have worked with business and industry lead- dedicated people to teach our children with
______________________________ Midwest Machine 14 6
Won Lost ers around the state, taken the first step real business and professional experiences in
CARD OF THANKS Shoot-Strike 19 5 E85 12 8 the classroom.
toward balancing the budget, and passed
The family of Eleanor Gregerson Praire Woods 18 6 Mikey’s 9 11 NUCLEAR ENERGY FOR OUR FUTURE
reforms that will improve our delivery of gov-
Griffith would like to thank all of Now and Then 18 6 Swan Produce 8 12 This week, the Minnesota Senate gave
ernment services. Here is an update on this
our family and friends for their sup- Prairie Lanes 14 10 Jim Woeste 3 17 bipartisan approval to a bill that will lift the
week’s actions.
port, cards, and flowers during the Bye Team 0 20 nuclear moratorium in Minnesota. With a vote
Autumn Antlers 12 12 FIRST STEP BUDGET BILL PASSED
death or our mother. The Clarissa Hi game: 245, Greg Graves; 237, Jose of 50-14, the Senate passed a bill to repeal
CMFCU 10 14 The Minnesota Senate took nearly a $1
Care Center and it's staff for all the Estrada; 226, Gary Larson the nuclear power prohibition. Nuclear energy
Lunser Const. 4 20 billion step toward balancing a projected $6.2
wonderful care given to Eleanor, the Hi series: 660, Greg Graves; 635, is clean, inexpensive, and lowers our depend-
Bye Team 0 24 billion state budget deficit Thursday. The
Communities of Faith UM ladies for Gary Larson; 632, Jose Estrada ence on foreign oil and gas. It is important for
Hi game: 247, Sherry Grittner; 223, Senate passed Senate File 60, which
the wonderful lunch prepared and Minnesota to have all options on the table
Jenny Thelen; 215, Dee Opsal Courtesy of Eagle Lanes addresses spending problems by making one-
Pastor Gerry Vuchetich for a great when it comes to planning its energy needs for
Hi series: 592, Sherry Grittner; 550, time reductions from 2010 permanent and
service. Inter-City League 2/2 the future. Lifting the ban allows nuclear ener-
Jenny Dubois; 536, Julie Lange prevents state agencies from misusing funds
Dick & Darlene Gregerson & fam- Won Lost gy to be at least part of the discussion. This bill
at the end of the year. The bill is fiscally
ily Browerville Women Baso Ins. 52 36 is a path to energy independence offering cer-
responsible, sets clear priorities and makes
Curt & Deneen Gregerson & fam- Won Lost Central Ag 49.5 38.5 tainty for businesses and job creators as they
government live within its means. I am
ily Wolters Body 23 5 Benson Const. 40.5 47.5 plan for tomorrow and work to keep existing
pleased that we are able to keep our word to
___________________________ Now & Then 18 10 Busy B Cafe 34 54 jobs.
the people of Minnesota and start taking the
We would like to thank all our rel- LP Packing 17 11 Hi game: 220, Mike Blommel; 216, Al Thanks for taking the time to read my
necessary steps to get our state back to living
atives, friends, and co-workers for Tidy Bowl Girls 16 12 Woida; 202, Al Blommel update and please feel free to contact me with
within its means. This bill is the first step in a
prayers, words of sympathy and Woeste Girls 15 13 Hi series: 584, Mike Blommel; 548, Al your questions and comments.
line of many to reduce the massive deficit left
food, at the loss of our loved one. Am. Legion 14 14 Woida; 531, Mark Johnson Sincerely, Bill
before us.
Thank you to the staff of CTCCC, to Marcyes Ex. 8 20 State Senator Bill Ingebrigtsen encour-
GOV. DAYTON REQUESTS BILLION IN
the nursing staff and doctors at Bye Team 0 28 Sunday Nite League ages and appreciates constituent input, and
Won Lost BONDING
Long Prairie Memorial Hospital for Hi game: 193, Marsha Wolters; 191, can be reached at 651-297-8063, by mail at
K & S Current 10 2 This week Governor Mark Dayton
their kindness and care of our moth- Melissa Blom; 188, Dee Opsal 123 State Office Building, 100 Rev. Dr.
Andreasen 9.5 2.5 announced his intention for a $1 billion bond-
er. Thank you to the casket bearers, Hi series: 522, Melissa Blom; 503, Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., St. Paul, MN
ing bill, spending $531 million on designated
lectors, eucharistic ministers, Clarissa Convicts 7.5 4.5 55155, or via email at sen.bill.ingebrigt-
Marsha Wolters; 479, Sharlene Schroeder projects and offering $469 million for lawmak-
servers and choir for making it a Outlaws 6 6 sen@senate.mn
ers to designate. While a borrowing bill is not
Cows successfully captured
County board, continued
ing prices for fuel it would be
hard not to pass the increased
fees on to his business and resi-
dential customers.
Zander also said he felt it was
unfair to increase fees for com-
mercial haulers and not individ-
uals. He said everyone should be
treated equally. Mike Hanan,
Todd County Solid Waste
Director, told Zander that indi-
viduals who bring only a bag or
two of garbage to the transfer
station are already charged the
equivalent of $100 per ton.
Zander also pointed out that
the Todd County Solid Waste
Department had over a million
dollars in cash at the end of
2009. He wondered why, during
difficult economic times, the
county needed to increase fees.
Mike Hanan said the county is
required to run the Solid Waste
department like a business. He
also said the transfer station
needs to purchase some new
equipment, including a com-
pactor.
Commissioners Randy
Neumann and David Kircher
voted against the fee increase.
FAIR GROUNDS
Following comments from a
representative of KEYL Radio of
Long Prairie, commissioners
agreed to cancel a proposed
increase in the fee to use the
Expo building at the Todd
County Fair Grounds. The radio
station has used the building for
years for their Farm and Home
show.
A proposal to increase the one-
day charge for the building from
$450 to $500 per day drew criti-
cism from the radio station dur-
ing the commissioners public
comment period before the
beginning of the meeting. When
the proposal came before the
commissioners, during the meet-
ing, Commissioner David
Kircher was critical of the
increase. He pointed out that the
building had a leaking roof. He
also said raising fees during a
bad economy was a bad idea. He
said he would not support the
increase in rental fees. When
Commissioner Randy Neumann
voiced support of Kircher’s posi-
tion the commissioners agreed to
drop the proposed increase.
All of the commissioners did
agree to increase the damage
and clean-up deposit to rent any
the buildings at the fair grounds.
Two escaped cows led members of the Todd County Sheriff's Department, Browerville City
Employees, and several volunteers, around Browerville after they escaped from a stock
trailer on Hwy. 71 Wednesday afternoon. After about a half hour, the cows were successful-
ly cornered and reloaded in the trailer.
They also agreed to accept a pro-
posal to make the seating and
arena of the grand stand avail-
able for rental for $250 for one
day. The grand stand has not
previously been available for
rent.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Rick Utech, Todd County
Economic Development Director,
met with commissioners. Utech
said since he was hired in
November he has met with more
than twenty Todd County busi-
nesses, numerous government
agencies, and fifteen economic
development partners that can
assist the Development
Corporation add or bring jobs to
Todd County. As a result of those
meetings, Utech said he is mov-
ing toward the creation of a
revolving loan fund for Todd
County businesses. He said he is
also working on developing a
Going into Business Class for
people interested in starting
their own business. He also said
he is working on developing a
technical assistance program for
new and existing businesses in
the county. He hopes to bring a
consultant from the Small
Business Development Center in
Brainerd to Todd County on a
monthly basis.
Utech’s office is in the Main
Street Government Center in
Long Prairie.
RECORDER’S ANNUAL
REPORT
Todd County Recorder Cheryl
Perish told commissioners that
2010 revenues taken in by her
office had declined by ten per-
cent, or more, in all categories as
compared to 2009. Much of the
money the recorder collects goes
into the county’s general fund.
However, significant portions
are used to improve services to
the public in the recorders office
and other offices that serve the
public on land related issues.
Perish also pointed out bank
foreclosures on property in the
county have increased every
year since 2005, when there
were thirty-six foreclosures in
Todd County. In 2009 the num-
ber had increased to eighty-eight
and there were ninety-five fore-
closures in 2010, she said.
Perish’s office also collects
vital statistics for the county,
including the number of births,
deaths, and marriages. Fewer
people were born in Todd County
in 2010 as compared to 2009,
according to Perish. There were
406 births in Todd County in
2009 and only 246 in 2010. That
is nearly a forty- percent drop in
births between 2009 and 2010.
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
Commissioners told County
Engineer Loren Fellbaum to pur-
chase two new Caterpillar road
graders from Ziegler Equipment
of Brainerd and two new GMC
pick-ups from Nelson Motors of
Fergus Falls. The $343,000 pur-
chase will be made in cash
immediately and then refi-
nanced by the county as part of a
bond offering this spring. The
purchases and financing
arrangement are part of a capi-
tal improvement program
recently approved by the com-
missioners.
HISTORIC COURTHOUSE
At their Tuesday meeting
Todd County Commissioners met
with the architect and engineer
that are working on the renova-
tion of the Historic Courthouse.
Based on a review of preliminary
drawings for the renovation
commissioners told the architect
and engineer to proceed.
“This means the commission-
ers approve fundamentally of
the design and the architect and
construction manager should
move forward to more detailed
drawings,” County
Administrator Nathan Burkett
said.
Based on the preliminary
drawings the architect was able
to decreased the estimated cost
of the project by $70,000.
Commissioners also directed
Burkett to seek bids to sell a
large safe that is currently in the
Historic Courthouse.
STAPLES BUILDING
Following a closed session
with Long Prairie Attorney Tom
Sellnow, the commissioners
agreed to write a purchase order Home invasion, continued
for the North Central Service
Cooperative Insurance Agency Conduct in the 1st degree; one threats to the victim if she did
building at 200 1st Street in count of Burglary in the 1st not comply with his demands.
Staples. Following their meeting degree; one count of 2nd degree Wilder is currently in custody
in Long Prairie the commission- assault with a dangerous at the Crow Wing County Jail on
ers visited the building in weapon; and one count of criminal charges in an incident
Staples. No purchase price for Terroristic Threats. that occurred in the city of
the building was mentioned. The suspect forced entry into Brainerd. The Todd County
the residence and physically Sheriff ’s Office was assisted in
assaulted the victim with a this case by the Minnesota
knife. He stole cash from the Bureau of Criminal
victim, tied her up and had con- Apprehension.
tact with her private parts. The
suspect also made verbal