Thursday, December 5, 2013

Volume 98; Number 24

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Thanksgiving explosion rocks Browervilles Land O Lakes plant

On Thanksgiving afternoon an explosion in the dryer area of the Land O Lakes plant in Browerville sent a plume of dark smoke and flames high above the plant that was reportedly seen by residents up to several miles away. The explosion, the cause of which has yet to be determined, heavily damaged the internal structure of the building along with several pieces of equipment located on the roof of the facility. None of the three employees that were working that afternoon were injured in the explosion and resulting fire, although one Browerville Fire Department member was treated and released at a local hospital for minor flash burns. Reportedly, 21 people are employed at the Milk Replacer Plant, and the future of their jobs remains uncertain as of Monday morning. On Tuesday, December 3rd, a team of specialists from Texas will be visiting the facility to try to determine the cause of the explosion and assess the extent of the damages. No official statement has been made by Land O Lakes at this time. The following is an official release from the Todd County Sheriffs Department that assisted at the scene along with firefighters from Browerville and surrounding communities.: On Thanksgiving Day, November 28, at approx. 4:35 pm, the Todd County Sheriffs Office received a call of an explosion at Land O Lakes in Browerville. A piece of equipment exploded causing a fire that eventually spread to equipment on the roof of the building. The Browerville Fire Dept. was assisted at the scene by Staples, Clarissa, and Long Prairie Fire Departments. A member of the Browerville Fire Dept. received minor burns and was transported to CentraCare Hospital in Long Prairie by private vehicle. Fire personnel were on the scene until approx. 11:30 pm. Browerville ambulance was also dispatched to the scene and remained there until the fire was extinguished. Watch future editions of the Blade for updates on the future of the Browerville Land O Lakes plant.

WEEKLY WEATHER REPORT

Tue. Dec. 3 Snow 32/11 Wed. Dec. 4 Snow Showers/Wind 16/-4 Thur. Dec. 5 Partly Cloudy 0/-15 Fri. Dec. 6 Partly Cloudy -4/-18 Sat. Dec. 7 Sunny -5/-18 Sun. Dec. 8 Mostly Cloudy 5/-6

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PEOPLE PAGE
Cindy Stevens Benefit
Saturday, Dec. 14, 5 - 7:30 pm Clarissa Ballroom Spaghetti Supper (free will offering) Donations: American Heritage Bank c/o Cindy Stevens Benefit PO Box 211 Browerville, MN 56438

Thursday, December 5, 2013

Obituaries

Hudalla -Smathers wedding

Jean Konetzko Jean Konetzko, 92, Browerville, passed away November 29, 2013, at Central Todd County Care Center. Funeral services for Jean will be held on Saturday, December 7, 2013, 11:00 a.m., at Zion Lutheran Church, Browerville, with Pastor Gena Koeberl officiating. Friends may begin calling at 9:00 a.m., at the church on the day of the funeral. Jean Maxine Konetzko was born on September 13, 1921 to Carl and Nellie Jordahl in Lake Park. She graduated from Lake Park High School and attended the New York Hairdressing Academy in Fargo, North Dakota. Jean married Edward Konetzko. They moved to their farm west of Browerville and farmed for 25 years. Ed and Jean bought and ran Konetzkos Meat Market. Jean was preceded in death by her husband Edward, mother and father Carl and Nellie Jordahl and brother Kenneth Jordahl. Jean is survived by her children: Barbara (Richard) Edvall, Patricia (George) Hicks, Lee (Kathleen) Konetzko; seven grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. Arrangements by Iten Funeral Home, Browerville.

Honolulu, Hawaii. On April 7, 1950 he married Lyla Gammelien and they lived in Long Prairie. Robert worked as a lineman for Minnesota Power until retiring in 1985. Robert was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and the Verterans of Foreign Wars in Long Prairie. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and socializing with friends and family. Robert is survived by his daughter, Nanette Gibeau, Coon Rapids; grandchildren, Jennifer (Tony) Allen, Santa Monica, CA and Jason (Jill) Ostendorf, Pequot Lakes; and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Lyla; son-in-law, Richard Gibeau; and sister, Lorraine McDonald. The family prefers memorials. Arrangements by Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home, Long Prairie

Christmas lights. After 8 pm everyone is invited to Knotty Pine Ballroom for entertaiment by the Browerville Pop Singers, a drawing for prizes and lunch courtesy of the Browerville Commercial Club.

Milestones
Happy Birthday this week to: Dec. 5: Doug Foote, Bernal Bartels, Adam Sadlo, Dan Feela, Zander Stich; Dec. 6: George Jagush, Pam Buysse, Larry Drayna, Nicole LePrince, Karla Hummel, Kurt Hummel; Dec. 7: Cindy Hudala, Esther Hoelscher, Laurie Metzger, Mandy Sadlo; Dec. 9: Steve Beck, David Gould, David Gritz, Tina Lucas, Leona May; Dec. 10: Megan Fletcher, Janice Kolles

R. Patrick Hudalla and Rebecca Smathers were united in marriage at an intimate family and friends gathering at the brides family home in Waynesville, NC, on August 24, 2013. R. Patrick and Rebecca are both sergeants in the USAF and are stationed respectively in FL and Germany until they are jointly assigned to a new base. R. Patrick is the sone of Karen Hudalla and the late Red Hudalla of Browerville. Rebecca is the daughter if Jeff Smathers, Waynesville, NC, and Patty Smathers, Colorado Springs, CO.

OPEN HOUSE 90th Birthday Party for Roberta Bert Busker December 15, 2013 1 - 4 pm
Browerville Community Center
Cards may be sent to: Lakewood Care Center 401 Prairie Ave. NE Staples, MN 56479
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Births
Michelle and Jason Lamusga, Browerville, girl, Madison Faith, 9 lbs 8 oz, November 22, 2013 Annette Barthel and Russell Muehlbauer, Long Prairie, boy, Cayden Michael, 6 lbs 10 oz, November 25, 2013 Elizabeth Juergens, Staples, boy, Solace Michael, 8 lbs 11 oz, November 22, 2013 Erica and Bryan Coe, Brainerd, boy, Lucas Paul, 8 lbs 5 oz, November 24, 2013 Jessica and Andrew Clusiau, Little Falls, girl, Kemper LilleyAnn, 7 lbs, November 24, 2013 Desara and Dylan Harris, Backus, twins, boy, Eli Harper Alvarez, 5 lbs 7 oz and girl, Scarlet Mae Alvarez, 4 lbs 12 oz, November 25, 2013

Give yourself the gift of safety this holiday season

FOLLOW THESE TIPS, HELP KEEP MINNESOTA ON TRACK FOR HISTORIC FIRE SAFETY YEAR Minnesota is on pace to experience one of its lowest numbers of annual fire fatalities. While zero is the only acceptable number, State Fire Marshal Jerry Rosendahl wants the trend to continue and urges all Minnesotans to take extra caution during the holiday season a historically dangerous time for residential fires. Holiday distractions can cause people to forget about fire safety and that can be a fatal mistake, Rosendahl said. Make sure your holiday season stays enjoyable. Review the simple kitchen and heating rules that can keep you and your family safe. There have been 30 fire-related deaths to date in 2013, compared with 44 this time last year. The states all-time low fire-death figure was 35 in 2009; the high was 134 in 1976. 2012 holiday fire death statistics THANKSGIVING WEEKEND 12:01 a.m. Thursday through midnight Sunday Fire deaths: 3 (50 percent of Novembers total fire deaths) Fire injuries: 1 CHRISTMAS SEASON 12:01 a.m. Christmas Eve through midnight Jan. 1 Fire deaths: 3 (50 percent of Decembers total fire deaths) Fire injures 4 According to State Fire Marshal Division records, people leaving food unattended on the stove is the main culprit in home fires.

Looking Back
ROBERT J. WOLTER, 87 LONG PRAIRIE MARCH 13, 1926 NOV. 25, 2013 Memorial services were held Tuesday, December 3, 2013 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Long Prairie for Robert J. Wolter, 87, Long Prairie. Pastor Noah Wehrspann officiated and burial was at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Long Prairie. Robert J. Wolter was born March 13, 1926 in Long Prairie, the son of Joseph and Florence (Bartella) Wolter. He attended school in Browerville, where he graduated from high school. Robert entered the U.S. Navy during WWII, where he was stationed in 50 years ago - Dec. 5, 1963 In one of the largest votes cast here in recent years, Joseph Gladke was re-elected Mayor of Browerville, and George Buhl was elected to a three year term on the City Council. The Browerville High School Library Club held its first meeting with an election of officers. Cheri Berczyk was elected president; Joyce Zech, vice president, and Bernice Irsfeld, secretary/ treasurer. 25 years ago - Dec. 8, 1988 Browervilles 3rd Annual Old Fashioned Family Christmas will be held at Browerville City Hall from 6 to 8 pm. Santa will be in attendance and there will be hayrides around town to see the

Stove fires are particularly dangerous because they dont behave like other fires. Most of them are grease-fueled, and people who panic and use water or a fire extinguisher on a stove fire will only spread the flames. Stove fires should be smothered. Put a lid on the pan or close the oven; fire cant live without air. Other tips that can save your holiday from ruin Keep a close eye on food cooking on the stovetop. Keep a tight lid next to each pot or pan. Keep rags, pot holders, paper towel and curtains away from the stove. Roll up your sleeves and keep your apron snug. Clean cooking surfaces, oven and equipment often; grease and heat are a deadly combination. Keep children out of the kitchen, away from the stove. Make sure your smoke alarms are working.

Holiday cooking can be timeconsuming, complicated and messy, Rosendahl said. But I assure you that following a halfdozen simple rules can keep us all safe and put an end to these preventable fire deaths. About the State Fire Marshal Division The mission of the Minnesota Department of Public Safety State Fire Marshal Division is to protect lives and property by fostering a fire-safe environment through fire/arson investigation, code development and enforcement, regulation, data collection and public education. Data collected by the State Fire Marshal Division from fire departments statewide is analyzed and used to determine the best methods of public education and enforcement to improve fire safety in our state. State Fire Marshal Division 2012 annual statistics: One fire was reported every 32 minutes. Fifty people died in fires. Dollar-loss to fires averaged $556 per minute.

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HAPPENINGS
Browerville AA and Al-Anon meet every Wednesday at 8 pm at the Todd County DAC Building Browerville City Council meets the second Wednesday of the month at 7 pm in the Browerville City Hall

Thursday, December 5, 2013

Browerville Area Food Shelf Holiday Schedule

The Browerville Area Food Shelf will have an adjusted food distribution schedule for December 2013 and January 2014. It will only be open the first three (3) Wednesdays in December: 4th, 11th, and 18th. In January 2014, it will be open the last four (4) Wednesdays: 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th. The hours of distribution will remain the same: 10:00 12:00 and 1:00 - 3:00. This adjustment allows the volunteers to have Christmas and New Years with family.

Benefit for Nikki Kent

Saturday, Dec. 7, 1-5 pm Silent Auction 1-4 pm
Browerville Community Center Free Will lunch 1 pm until gone Bake Sale
Supplemental funding provided by Thrivent Financial
evaluates stroke prevention in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF). The AMPLATZER Cardiac Plug from St. Jude Medical, an investigational device that prevents blood clots from leaving the left atrial appendage, was implanted in two AF patients who qualified for the trial. An estimated 2.3 million Americans have AF, which is one of the most common causes of stroke. The trial will compare the safety and effectiveness of the device to traditional medical treatment. As one of Minnesotas largest heart hospitals, the CentraCare Heart & Vascular Center is one of few sites in the state with a department dedicated to heart research. Heart research gives patients early access to new drugs and treatments and plays a role in the discovery of new drugs, treatments and cures. Research helps to prevent, diagnose and treat heart disease to improve patients lives. The Heart & Vascular Center is participating in 34 clinical trials involving 400+ patients. For more information about this clinical trial, call Heidi Harris, R.N., at 320-251-2700, ext. 54465.

Eagle Bend Library Enjoy the classical and jazzy Nutcracker at Long Prairie Library
Enjoy the holiday season at the Long Prairie Public Library with a program of music on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 4 to 5 p.m. Pages of Music, will explore music from the Tchaikovsky ballet The Nutcracker, comparing the classical original with the jazzy twist provided by Duke Ellingtons version. All ages are invited. For more information, please visit or call the library at 320-7322332. Long Prairie Public Library Hours Mon. 1-7, Tue. 10-6, Wed. 12-6, Thurs. 1-7, Fri. 12-6, Sat. 9-12 activities, such as drainage water management, reduced tillage, field buffers, rotational grazing systems and much more. Additionally, NRCS offers special initiatives through EQIP, including: On-Farm Energy Initiative: helps producers conserve energy on their operations. Organic Initiative: helps producers to install conservation practices on certified organic operations or those working toward organic certification. The deadline for the next signup is December 20, 2013. Additional signup deadlines: Jan. 17, 2014; Feb. 21, 2014 and March 21, 2014. To participate in EQIP, an applicant must be an individual, entity or joint operation that meets EQIP eligibility criteria. Interested producers should visit the Long Prairie NRCS service center for information on EQIP sign-up periods. Farmers and landowners are encouraged to stop in soon to start developing a plan for conservation projects because this is a necessary step before a contract can be developed. Technical assistance in developing a conservation plan is voluntary and free of charge. For more information about EQIP or other technical and financial assistance available to you, please contact the Long Prairie NRCS service center at 320-7326618 ext. 3. Our office is located at 607 9th Street NE. The Eagle Bend Public Library is offering the following programs and activities. Go Wild With Storytime Dec. 14 Young children, preschool through second-grade, are invited to attend Go Wild With Storytime at the Eagle Bend Public Library on Saturday, Dec. 14, 10:30 to 11 a.m. This fun storytime will include stories, a craft activity and snacks. The attendance limit is 8 and preregistration is required. Book Club for Adults Dec. 19 The Eagle Bend Public Librarys Book Club discussion group for adults will meet on Thursday, Dec. 19, 5 to 6 p.m. A book will be selected from the library collection for reading and discussion. Contact the library for title information. Paul Imholte Music Dec. 19 Families are invited to enjoy Music In The Library performed by musical stringman Paul Imholte at the Eagle Bend Public Library on Thursday, Dec. 19, 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. Imholte plays many instruments, including the hammered dulcimer, auto harp, guitar, banjo, violin and more. A native of Central Minnesota, he is an accomplished musician, singer and songwriter. Browse as he plays or just sit and enjoy the music. For more information, contact the Eagle Bend library at 218-7384590. Eagle Bend Library Hours Monday 10-5, Tuesday 10-5, Thursday 4-7, Saturday: 9-12

Browerville Public School Lunch Menu

Mon. Dec. 9: Mini corn dogs, FF/ketchup, baked beans/carrots, milk Tue. Dec. 10: Pepperoni pizza, lettuce salad/cucumbers, peach slices/mixed fruit, milk Wed. Dec. 11: BBQ pork/ turkey sandwich, mashed potatoes, corn, peach slices/apple, milk Thur. Dec. 12: Chicken chow mein w/rice/chow mein noodles, green beans, fortune cookie, pineapple/pear slices, milk Fri. Dec. 13: Chili/crackers, bologna sandwich, carrots/broccoli, applesauce/peaches, milk

NRCS accepting applications for Key Minnesota Conservation Program

The U.S. Department of Agricultures (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is accepting applications to help producers improve water and air quality, build healthier soil, improve grazing and forest lands, conserve energy, enhance organic operations, and achieve other environmental benefits. Minnesota producers implement these conservation practices through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), the agencys largest Farm Bill conservation program. The Environmental Quality Incentives Program offers farmers, ranchers and forestland managers a variety of options to conserve natural resources, District Conservationist, Russell Kleinschmidt said. This conservation investment helps improve environmental health and the economy of Minnesotas communities. EQIP provides financial assistance for a variety of conservation

Tiger Sports
Tue. Dec. 10: BH hosts WDC, 7:00 Thur. Dec. 12: BBB @ WCA, 6:00; WR hosts triangular, 6:00 Fri. Dec. 13: GBB @ Upsala, JHBB hosts Royalton, 4:30; BH hosts Litchfield, 5:15 Sat. Dec. 14: WR @ Barnesville, 10:00; BH @ Bagley, 1:00 anglers to harvest walleye between 18- and 20-inches, except one over 28 inches may be harvested. The possession limit is two. The walleye fishing season runs through Feb. 23 and reopens May 10. The walleye regulation for the 2014 open water season will be announced in late winter following an evaluation of harvest data.

Diabetic Support Group

The Diabetic Support Group meeting for December will take place at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10, in the board room at CentraCare Health Long Prairie. Anyone who has diabetes is welcome to attend. CentraCare Health Long Prairies diabetic support group offers a support system where members can share their successes, questions and experiences. For more information, please contact Barb Helgeson at (320)7327262.

Heart & Vascular Center participating in clinical study

Cardiologist Jacob Dutcher, M.D., and a team of heart experts including Cardiologists Wade Schmidt and Mevan Wijetunga from the CentraCare Heart & Vascular Center at St. Cloud Hospital performed two catheterbased procedures on patients enrolled in a new clinical trial that

Mille Lacs walleye regs remains the same

Walleye anglers who fish Mille Lacs Lake this winter will do so under the same bag and slot limit that has been in effect since May, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Following fish population assessments this fall, the DNR determined that maintaining the existing regulation was appropriate. That regulation allows

Peggys Potpourri
It is a known fact that chocolate has caffeine in it. But did you know that you would have to eat more then a dozen chocolate bars to get the same amount of caffeine from a cup of coffee? Chocolate is actually a valuable energy source. A single chocolate chip can provide enough energy for an adult human to walk 150 ft. Approximately 7 billion chocolate chips are eaten each year. Chocolate has great health benefits. It helps with depression, high blood pressure, tumors and premenstrual syndromes. Chocolate is able to act as an anti-depressant by increasing serotonin and endorphin levels in the brain. Chocolate does not cause or aggravate acne, this is a myth. Dark chocolate bars, which are high in cocoa actually deject tooth decay and and can even whiten your teeth! One ounce of baking chocolate or cocoa contains 10% of the daily recommended intake of iron. People spend more than $7 billion dollars a year on chocolate. The per capita consumption of chocolate indicates that each person consumes 12 pounds of chocolate each year. But it is the Swiss that consume the most at 22 pounds of chocolate per year. In Alfred Hitchcock's movie "Psycho" chocolate syrup was used to indicate blood in the famous shower scene. There is nothing better than a friend, unless it is a friend with chocolate. .........Linda Grayson

Frosty Chocolate Pie

15 creme filled chocolate sandwich cookies, crushed 1/4 c. butter, melted 1 c. cold milk 1 pkg. instant chocolate pudding 2 c. vanilla ice cream, softened Whipped topping Grated chocolate Combine cookie crumbs and butter. Press into greased pie plate. Beat milk and pudding. Fold in ice cream. Spoon into prepared crust. Cover and freeze for four hours. Remove pie from freezer 15 minutes before serving. Garnish with whipped topping and grated chocolate.

Chocolate Pudding Pizza

1 pkg. peanut butter cookie mix 12 oz. cream cheese, softened 1 3/4 c. cold milk 1 pkg. instant chocolate pudding 1 ctn. whipped topping 1/4 c. mini chocolate chips Prepare cookie mix dough according to pkg. directions. Press into greased 12 pizza pan. Bake at 375 15 minutes, or until set. Cool. Beat cream cheese until smooth. Spread over crust. Beat milk and pudding for two minutes. Spread over cream cheese layer. Refrigerate 20 minutes. Spread with whipped topping. Sprinkle with chocolate chips. Chill 1 to 2 hours.

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OPINIONS
Hi all,

Thursday, December 5, 2013

The Christmas gift

We have all spent hours pondering what to get people for Christmas. Thats why its nice to have a person actually tell you what they want. It avoids that awkward exchange when the best you could do was get them a reindeer sweater, and they hate sweaters as well as reindeer. My wifes sister called one day last week. During the conversation she mentioned she would like to have some hickory nuts as a Christmas present. Theyre not readily available where she lives in New York. On our place, we have somewhere between ten thousand and eight million hickory trees. I havent been able to get an exact count. We could get her some hickory nuts. Ten or fifteen years ago, a friend gave us a handful of hickory nuts that were more than twice the size of any we had. We thought this was pretty unique and it would be great to have trees that produced giant nuts, if we every found a use for hickBy Walter Scott ory nuts. Up to this point, the best use weve found for hickory trees is firewood. Until this day, we really hadnt bothered to gather the nuts. The next question was, where did we plant our special trees? Neither of us could remember. We called our sons. They both could remember the giant hickory nuts, as they were rather remarkable in size. Neither of them had a clue what we did with them. My wife had an idea they may have been planted over by the new pond. Even if it wasnt the giant nuts, there are another twenty acres or so of nothing but hickory trees over there. It would be a good place to start. Damon and Zane were cutting firewood where we were going on our expedition. I stopped to help with the firewood and Zane, who was ready for a break, went to help Nanna gather nuts. By the time we finished the load, the gatherers were back. Not only could they not find the giants they were seeking, they didnt have enough nuts to cover the bottom of the bucket. They thought the turkeys or deer may have gotten to them first. I thought it was impossible for that many hickory nuts to be gone so soon. We went back to a spot in the timber that was covered with nuts a couple weeks ago when I was out there hunting. It was difficult to stand up because of all the nuts. The leaves had been raked into piles by the wildlife and almost every hickory nut was gone. We may not have found the giant nuts, nor been able to pick them up by the shovelful, but I knew where some nuts were that the wildlife had not as yet gotten. Between our house and the storage shed, there is a group of thirty or forty hickory trees. It seems on a dry year, hardwood trees produce nuts, seeds, or acorns by the thousands, to make sure their species survives. Weve had a dry year and walking up hill among the trees is a lot like walking on marbles. We are blessed with an abundance of nuts. Probably because of the dogs, the wildlife hasnt bothered them. Each time I walked up the hill and almost fell down, I wondered what we could do to get rid of all these hickory nuts. The perfect solution has been found. We can load them all up and ship them to somebody that actually wants them. Mary, a truck will be arriving the second week of December. I told them to just dump the load in the driveway. Its a Christmas present.

Letter from the Country

Many area fire fighters, along with employees of Land O Lakes, Browerville, may not have felt that they had much to be thankful for as they battled the blaze that threatened the building and they wondered about their future. But, they do. They can all be thankful that no one was seriously injured, or even killed in the explosion that still remains under investigation. Many, many fire fighters, deputies, and emergency personnel spent the majority of their holiday afternoon and evening on the scene, thank you to all of them for their efforts. Our Thanksgiving was real enjoyable. Kimberly, Nicholas, and myself had all celebrated the holiday the week before with my parents and Jordan in Minneapolis, so we had a free day to do whatever we wanted. Even though a couple of things broke and I ended up having to do more than I wanted that day, it was nice to be able to spend the entire day outside finishing up several minor projects. That evening I cooked grilled swordfish and shrimp pasta for Kimberly and me and we finished off the day with a nice glass of wine and a few games of cribbage. She whupped me by the way..... I am hearing stories of people having success ice fishing, but Im still trying to get a deer. Having no luck during the regular season, Ive been heading out, muzzle loader in hand, to see if I cant manage to get one. So far, Aaron - 0, Deer - 4. Its not looking good, and with the temperatures plummeting near the end of the week, I believe my chances are getting even less. Oh, well, I might have to go out and catch fish instead. Im going to cut this real short again so we can finish up this paper and I can get home to check the wood stove. Ill write again later. Plan to attend the upcoming Christmas Concerts on December 6th, 11th, and 12th and send us your letters to Santa by December 12th. Again, we will forward them to the North Pole. Aaron

Neighbors, the HSUS challenge massive Minnesota sow facilitys water permit
STATE AGENCY IGNORED ITS OWN EXPERTS CONCERNS ABOUT WATER QUALITY THREATS Neighbors of a newly built sow breeding facility have joined with The Humane Society of the United States in seeking to overturn the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources decision to allow the factory farm to take more than eight million gallons of groundwater per year. The factory farm, located in Todd County, Minn., is owned by Iowa-based Gourley Bros. LLC. The facility plans to confine nearly 4,000 pigs and piglets into a single building. The majority are pregnant pigs confined for essentially their entire lives in gestation crates, cages so small they prevent the animals from even turning around.Industrialized sow facilities that lock pigs into gestation crates harm animals, neighbors and the environment. Squeezing thousands of animals into one building forces neighbors to endure concentrated odor, massive strain on water supplies, and potential water contamination from mountains of manure, said Jonathan Lovvorn, senior vice president and chief counsel for animal protection litigation at The HSUS. Neighbors of the facility opposed the permit because of potentially life-threatening pollution of the water supply. Elevated nitrates have already been found in wells near the Gourley facility. There is a danger that the facilitys operation may lead to even greater levels of nitrates. Elevated nitrates can cause fatal methemoglobinemia (sometimes known as blue-baby syndrome). High nitrate levels in well water near animal operations have also been linked to spontaneous abortions in humans. The agency granted the permit without even commenting on any of these risks. The petitioners are represented by Eckberg Lammers and The HSUS is also represented pro bono by Shearman & Sterling LLP. Facts The Gourley facility is surrounded by freshwater emergent wetlands. Water bodies that run near and through the Gourley property and places where Gourley plans to apply manure feed into Lake Osakis, which is designated as impaired. Nine U.S. states have passed laws to ban gestation crate confinement of breeding pigs. Renowned animal welfare scientist and advisor to the pork industry, Temple Grandin, Ph.D., is clear on this issue: Confining an animal for most of its life in a box in which it is not able to turn around does not provide a decent life. Grandin further states, Weve got to treat animals right, and the gestation stalls have got to go. Leading pork producers Smithfield and Hormel have pledged to end the use of gestation crates at their company-owned facilities by 2017, and Cargill is already 50 percent crate-free. Meanwhile, many traditional family farmers have avoided using gestation crates for generations. In a 2013 survey by the National Pork Board, 53 percent of pork producers said they do not use gestation crates or plan to stop using them in favor of the group housing of sows. Anna West

Pete Berscheit, Veteran Service Officer 347 Central Ave Suite 3, Long Prairie, MN 56347 pete.berscheit@co.todd.mn.us 320-732-4419
VETERANS BEWARE! A marketing company has acquired and is using two toll free numbers which are VERY SIMILAR to VBA toll free numbers. The marketer is trying to get callers to sign up to receive a Wal-Mart gift card, and is asking for PII, to include credit card information. When asked if they are the VA, they reply vaguely, and explain that the VA is very busy and the call was directed to them. They dont say they are the VA, but if asked if they can help with VA benefits, they say yes. In addition, they even offer to transfer the call to the VA, after the caller provides the credit card information to get the free Wal-Mart gift card. This issue has been reported to the Office of the Inspector General and the Federal Trade Commission for review. The two numbers identified in this alert are: 1-800-872-1000 which is very close to our main number of 1-800827-1000 1-888-442-4511 which is very close to our GI-Bill number of 1-888442-4551 VA DOES NOT OFFER WALMART GIFT CARDS!

Firearms deer harvest down 6 percent from 2012

Minnesota hunters harvested 128,814 deer through the second weekend of the 2013 firearms season, according to preliminary numbers announced Nov. 20 by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. The season ended Sunday, Nov. 17, for all but 100-series permit areas in the northeastern part of the state, where the season concludes on Sunday, Nov. 24. A late 3B firearm season in southeastern Minnesota begins Saturday, Nov. 23, and concludes Sunday, Dec. 1. Firearm harvest to date is down 6 percent from last year at this time. Overall, antlered buck harvest is down 7 percent and antlerless harvest is down 5 percent. Based on our population estimates, the decrease in buck harvest was not anticipated and may reflect hunting conditions more than population, said Leslie McInenly, DNR big game program leader. Based on the preliminary numbers, our opening and second weekend harvests from Saturday to Monday were down 4 and 13 percent, respectively, and we experienced windy conditions the first weekend and both wind and rain the second weekend.

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LEGAL NOTICES
AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $83,000.00 MORTGAGOR(S): John J. Barton, an unmarried man MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. MIN#: 1001310-2270433785-0 LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON THE MORTGAGE: American Mortgage Network, Inc. SERVICER: JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Filed March 10, 2008, Todd County Recorder, as Document Number 455954 ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association; Dated: August 20, 2013 filed: September 3, 2013, recorded as document number A486071 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: The Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter ( SE 1/4 SE 1/4 SE 1/4) of Section 15, Township 129, Range 32, Todd County, Minnesota less that part thereof deeded to the State of Minnesota recorded as Document N. 239998 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 24041 325Th Ave, Long Prairie, MN 56347 PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 04-0014501 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Todd THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE: $77,815.04 THAT all pre-foreclosure requirements have been complied with; that no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT, to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: January 9, 2014, 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 disbursements, including attorneys fees allowed by law, subject to redemption within 6 months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s) the personal representatives or assigns. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property, if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23, is 11:59 p.m. on July 9, 2014. Dated: November 4, 2013 JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Assignee of Mortgagee SHAPIRO & ZIELKE, LLP BY Lawrence P. Zielke - 152559 Diane F. Mach - 273788 Melissa L. B. Porter - 0337778 Randolph W. Dawdy - 2160X Ronald W. Spencer - 0104061 Stephanie O. Nelson - 0388918 Gary J. Evers - 0134764 Attorneys for Mortgagee 12550 West Frontage Road, Ste. 200 Burnsville, MN 55337 (952) 831-4060 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR
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Thursday, December 5, 2013

13-093814 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: June 30, 2009 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $87,500.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Jonathon W. Deitering, as a single man and Tina M. Abrahamson, as a single woman MORTGAGEE: JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON THE MORTGAGE: JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. SERVICER: JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Filed July 1, 2009, Todd County Recorder, as Document Number 463413 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 13, Block 6 in the Original Townsite of the Village of Browerville (now City), Except the South 85 feet thereof PROPERTY ADDRESS: 121 East 3Rd St, Browerville, MN 56438 PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 30-0014000 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Todd THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE: $84,936.66 THAT all pre-foreclosure requirements have been complied with; that no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT, to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: January 23, 2014, 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 disbursements, including attorneys fees allowed by law, subject to redemption within 6 months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s) the personal representatives or assigns. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mort-

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13-093302 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: March 1, 2005 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $165,000.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Lesa M. Wettstein and Scott J. Wettstein, wife and husband MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. MIN#: 100122200001481321 LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON THE MORTGAGE: BNC Mortgage, Inc. SERVICER: America's Servicing Company DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Filed March 10, 2005, Todd County Recorder, as Document Number 432902, Thereafter modified by LOAN MODIFICATION AGREEMENT dated May 26, 2009 and recorded December 14, 2009 as document number 466017 ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for the Structured Asset Investment Loan Trust, Series 2005-5; thereafter corrected to U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for the Structured Asset Investment Loan Trust, Mortgage PassThrough Certificates, Series 2005-5 by CORRECTIVE ASSIGNMENT OF MORTGAGE. LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: The North Half of the Southeast Quarter of Section 11 Township 129 North, Range 34 West PROPERTY ADDRESS: 21369 County Rd 86, Long Prairie, MN 56347 PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 20.0011300 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Todd THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE: $239,490.02 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: January 16, 2014, 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 disbursements, including attorneys fees allowed by law, subject to redemption within 12 months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s) the personal representatives or assigns. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property, if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23, is 11:59 p.m. on January 16, 2015. Dated: November 20, 2013 U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for the Structured Asset Investment Loan Trust, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-5 Assignee of Mortgagee SHAPIRO & ZIELKE, LLP BY Lawrence P. Zielke - 152559 Diane F. Mach - 273788 Melissa L. B. Porter - 0337778 Randolph W. Dawdy - 2160X Ronald W. Spencer - 0104061 Stephanie O. Nelson - 0388918 Gary J. Evers - 0134764 Attorneys for Mortgagee 12550 West Frontage Road, Ste. 200 Burnsville, MN 55337 (952) 831-4060 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR
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gagor(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 July 23, 2014. "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 JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES SECTION 582.032 DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN 5 UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Dated: November 20, 2013 JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Mortgagee SHAPIRO & ZIELKE, LLP BY Lawrence P. Zielke - 152559 Diane F. Mach - 273788 Melissa L. B. Porter - 0337778 Randolph W. Dawdy - 2160X Ronald W. Spencer - 0104061 Stephanie O. Nelson 0388918 Gary J. Evers - 0134764 Attorneys for Mortgagee 12550 West Frontage Road, Ste. 200 Burnsville, MN 55337 (952) 831-4060 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR
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Minutes of the Meeting of the Todd County Board of Commissioners held on November 5, 2013
Call to Order The Todd County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioners Board Room in the City of Long Prairie, MN on the 5th day of November, 2013 at 9:00 AM. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Neumann. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. All members present except for Commissioner Blessing was absent. Approval of Agenda On motion by Kneisl and second by Kircher, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the agenda with the following additions/changes: Add Transfer of Funds for Fiberband Remove Discussion of Gourley CUP Add Resignation of Scott VanNorman from the Planning Commission Board Routine Business On motion by Kneisl and second by Erickson, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the October 15, 2013 Regular Board Minutes as read and the Special Board Meeting Minutes held October 21, 2013. On motion by Kircher and second by Kneisl, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the

13-093647 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: February 25, 2008 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL

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Thursday, December 5, 2013 Sauk Centre, mortgagee. Developer Charles G Anderson have applied to subdivide property next to Fairy Lake described Government Lot 5, Section 20 and that part of Govt Lot 1, Section 29, all being in Kandota Township, Todd County, and; WHEREAS, the plat known as Kandota Landing consists of fourteen lots and a dedicated public road: Lot 1 thru 14, Block One and Lot 1, Block Two. This property is located within 1,000 feet of Fairy Lake, a Natural Environment (NE) Lake. RESOLVED, the final plat of Kandota Landing be approved as presented. On motion by Kneisl and second by Kircher, the following resolution was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: FINAL PLAT APPROVAL SIBELLS SUBDIVISION TWO WHEREAS, Owner- Developer Darwin Sibell has applied to subdivide property within the shoreland district of Osakis Lake which is classified as a General Development (GD) Lake. Property described as 5.23 acres in Govt Lot 3, Section 5, 128N,35W, Gordon Township. RESOLVED, the final plat of Sibells Subdivision Two be approved as presented. On motion by Erickson and second by Kneisl, the following resolution was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: 2014-2015 NATURAL RESOURCES BLOCK GRANT AGREEMENT WHEREAS, the State of Minnesota acting through the Board of Soil and Water Resources and Todd County. WHEREAS, BWSR has determined Todd County to be eligible and has selected the grantee to participate in NRBG, and the grantee has agreed to appropriate the required local match and the grantee represents that it is duly qualified and agrees to perform all services described in this grant contract to the satisfaction of the State. RESOLVED, that the Todd County Board of Commissioners accept the NRBG funding. FURTHER RESOLVED, that they accept responsible for specific duties as required by the agreement relating to match, reporting and compliance. On motion by Kircher and second by Erickson, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve resignation of Scott VanNormans from the Todd County Planning Commission alternate for District 5 and to appoint Roger Hendrickson to fill out VanNormans term which runs until December 31, 2014 when it would either be reappointed or changed. Public Works On motion by Kneisl and second by Kircher, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve accepting the resignation of Mike Wagner as a Public Works equipment operator effective 12/31/2013. On motion by Erickson and second by Kneisl, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve accepting the resignation of Luke Wilhelmi as a Public Works equipment operator effective 11/08/2013. On motion by Kneisl and second by Erickson, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve an external advertisement to fill two equipment operator positions at the Public Works Department. On motion by Kircher and second by Kneisl, the following resolution was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: AUTHORIZATION FOR PREP-ARATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE 2014 COUNTY CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM WHEREAS, the Todd County Public Works Department Proposed 5-Year Road Plan has identified segments of County State Aid Highways, County Roads and Bridges which require construction work to be done in the near future in order to maintain, at its current level, the overall highway system County, and; WHEREAS, the costs of the proposed work will be paid for with a combination County State Aid Construction Funds, State Bridge Bond Funds, and Local Levy Funds, and; WHEREAS, the following list of projects have been recommended for inclusion in the 2014 County Construction Program. County State Aid Highway #23 - from Trunk Highway #210 to the Wadena County Line SAP 077-623-009 Shouldering Widening with Bituminous Overlay and Aggregate Shouldering Project County State Aid Highway #21 - from Trunk Highway #71 to County State Aid Highway #26 SAP 077-621-018 Bituminous Mill and Overlay Project County State Aid Highway #44 - from Trunk Highway #71 to Trunk Highway #210 SAP 077-644-001 Bituminous Overlay with Miscellaneous Improvements Project County Road #62 from County State Aid Highway #16 to County State Aid Highway #18 CP 14:62 Bituminous Overlay Project County Road #67 from County Road #77 to County State Aid Highway #11 CP 14:67 Aggregate Surfacing Project Various County State Aid Highways and County Roads (Maintenance Projects) CP 77-14-01 Bituminous Patching and Aggregate Shouldering Project CP 77-14-03 Pavement Marking Project Bridge #89958 located on County Road #76 SAP 077-598-025 Bridge Replacement Project Bridge #89968 located on County Road #78 SAP 077-598-026 Bridge Replacement Project RESOLVED, that the Public Works Department is hereby directed to prepare the necessary plans and specifications for the above noted projects for inclusion in the 2014 Construction Program. On motion by Kneisl and second by Erickson, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve setting the 2013 Fall Road Meeting for November 26, 2013 at 11:00 AM at the Public Works Department. On motion by Kircher and second by Kneisl, the following resolution was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: 2018 AREA TRANSPORATION IMPROVEMENT PLAN TODD COUNTY PROJECT NOMINATION WHEREAS, the Central Minnesota Area Transportation Partnership (ATP) annually solicits projects for State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) funding which provides for improvements to the transportation systems, with money requests being project specific. WHEREAS, the Todd County Public Works Department recommends that the following project be submitted and nominated for inclusion in the 2018 Area Transportation Improvement Plan, which is a prioritized list of transportation projects that the Central Minnesota Partnership recommends for inclusion in the State Transportation Improvement Plan (STIP), County State Aid Highway #12 from Trunk Highway #287 to Trunk Highway #28 SP 077-61201X: Bituminous Mill and Overlay Project with Aggregate Shouldering and; WHEREAS, this project is currently being considered for inclusion in the 2014 Todd County Public Works Department Proposed Five Year Construction Plan. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Todd County Board of Commissioners does herby support the recommendation of the Public Works Department for submittal and nomination of the above noted project and requests said project be included in the State Fiscal Year 2018 Area Transportation Improvement Plan. Sheriff s Department On motion by Kneisl and second by Erickson, the following resolution was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: ACCEPT QUOTE FROM ZUECHER TECHNOLOGIES FOR MAPPING SOFTWARE AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WHEREAS, the Todd County Sheriff s Office would like to update the 911 mapping software for dispatch purposes. WHEREAS, the quote for the 911 mapping software is $16,085.00 and the quote for the yearly maintenance is $8,670.00. RESOLVED, that the Todd County Board of Commissioners accept the budgetary quote from Zuecher Technologies for the 911 mapping software. Effective January 1, 2014. Health & Human Services On motion by Kircher and second by Kneisl, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To accept the 2014 fee schedule for the Environmental Health Program. (Fee scheduled available in the Administration Office.) On motion by Kircher and second by Kneisl, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the 2014 Sanitarian Services Contract with Morrison County for CY 2014. (Contract on file in the Administration Office.) On motion by Erickson and second by Kneisl, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the Interim Emergency Environmental Health Services Contract with Stearns County for CY 2014. (Contract on file in the Administration Office.) On motion by Kneisl and second by Kircher, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To accept the retirement notice of Linda Rapatz, last work date of Dec 13, 2013 and to pay out severance benefits per county policy. On motion by Kircher and second by Kneisl, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To waive the waiting period of 90 day and severance payout time policy and authorize Human Resources to begin recruitment, interviewing, and recommending to hire to fill the future vacancy for the Social Worker vacancy. On motion by Kneisl and second by Kircher, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To accept the retirement notice of Noreen Zollar, last work date of Dec 30, 2013 and to pay out severance benefits per county policy. On motion by Kneisl and second by Erickson, the following motion was introduced and tabled by unanimous vote: Motion tabled until the job description for the Confidential Support Position can be re-evaluated at the next work session. On motion by Kircher and second by Erickson, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To remove the 2014 budget allocation in the amount of $17,100 for the UMN Extension Local Foods position. Solid Waste On motion by Erickson and second by Kircher, the following resolution was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: MARKET PRICE FOR THE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT TAX WHEREAS, the solid waste management tax requires political subdivisions to identify by resolution a market price if the political subdivision: Subsidizes the cost of service at a facility. THEREFORE, the County of Todd declares a market price of $65.00 per ton and the Morrison County Landfill. Human Resources On motion by Kneisl and second by Erickson, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the Personnel Committee recommending movement of the Lead Equipment Operator position in the Solid Waste Department from Grade 16 to Grade 17 effective immediately with retro-active pay to the incumbent to May 1, 2012. On motion by Kircher and second by Erickson, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To accept the resignation of Mary Ann Woeste, Payroll Specialist/ Extension Office Manager Position effective December 30, 2013. Commissioners Report Commissioners Kneisl and Neumann attended the District 4 Meeting in Elbow Lake. Neumann requested a meeting regarding the no net gain process with the Townships, DNR, State Representatives and Pheasants Forever for December 12, 2013 at 7 pm in the County Board Room. Adjourn

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Actions of HHS Committee Meeting held October 22, 2013 in accordance with the minutes on file in the Todd County Administration Office. On motion by Kneisl and second by Erickson, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the Commissioner Warrants #35881 #36043 in the amount of $155,326.22 for payment on November 8, 2013. On motion by Kircher and second by Erickson, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the October Auditor Warrant numbers #221167 - #221380 in the amount of $5,651,070.07. On motion by Kircher and second by Kneisl, the following resolution was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: GAMBLING PERMIT FOR BROWERVILLE SPORTSMAN CLUB WHEREAS, the Todd County Board of Commissioners are establishing their approval for a Gambling Permit for the Browerville Sportsman Club through this resolution. RESOLVED, that the Todd County Board of Commissioners approve a one day, Gambling Permit for the Browerville Sportsman Club to hold a raffle on March 2, 2014 at the Clarissa Ballroom located at 19281 Kotter Rd, Clarissa MN. On motion by Kircher and second by Erickson, the following resolution was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE PLAN FOR LIONS CENTENNIAL PARK IN GREY EAGLE AND DIRECTING CONSIDERATION OF A COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CITY WHEREAS, the Todd County Strategic Plan states, in part, (1) we promote collaborative partnerships among communities and organizations within the County, region and State and, (2) we want our communities to be social, cultural and economic hubs and we support providing excellent infrastructure. RESOLVED, the Todd County Board of Commissioners declares their support for the plan of the City of Grey Eagle to expand and revitalize Lions Centennial Park. On motion by Kneisl and second by Kircher, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve payment of $2,000 to Joanne Johnson consultant for the Fiberband. On motion by Kneisl and second by Kircher, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the budget request form of transferring $4000 from the regular salaries and wages from administration to the Fiberband account to pay for the services of JoAnne C Johnson. Commissioner Neumann announced the Todd County Historic Courthouse Renovation had been chosen for the Preservation Alliance of MN Award. Soil, Water & Conservation On motion by Erickson and second by Kneisl, the following resolution was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: FINAL PLAT APPROVAL KANDOTA LANDING WHEREAS, Kandota Landing Inc, owner and First State Bank of

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Thursday, December 5, 2013 SCHOOL DIST 2753 SCHOOL DIST 2759 SCHOOL DIST 486 SCHOOL DIST 487 SCHOOL DIST 740 SCHOOL DIST 743 SCHOOL DIST 786 SCHOOL DIST 787 SCHOOL DIST 789 SCHOOL DIST 790 SCHOOL DIST 818 TOWN OF BARTLETT TOWN OF BERTHA TOWN OF BIRCHDALE TOWN OF BRUCE TOWN OF BURLEENE 801,346.38 94,068.33 143,860.53 2,844.74 50,505.66 243,817.87 118,281.80 109,226.10 6,086.48 6,982.23 7,180.13 15,348.25 20,372.34 59,964.14 44,230.45 15,686.02 On motion by Kircher and second by Kneisl, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the September 24, 2013 minutes as presented. General Introduction of new employees, Megan Beaudry, Nicole Gesme and Bobbi Jo Freie. Recognition of Eligibility Workers and Support Staff of the progress with the electronic document management system was given by Lisa Chapin. System is ready to go live. Governor Proclamation of County Financial Worker and Case Aide Day was presented Cheryl Schneider. Update was given on the HHS Update. Training is complete for the MNSure by Lisa Chapin. Quarterly Financial Reports were given by Jena Peterson. Update was given by Emily Steinert for the Family Services Unit. On motion by Kneisl and second by Kircher, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the school Based Mental Health Services Agreement with Freshwater Education District. On motion by Kircher and second by Kneisl, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve to participate with the Morrison Todd Wadena MTW Community Health Board CHB + Cass CHB Nurse Family Partnership Agreement. On motion by Kneisl and second by Kircher, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the Community Support Service Plan Grant. Handouts were given out of the survey of the Home Health Care Providers. (Reports on file in the Administration Office). The 2012 Reportable Diseases Summary for Todd County was given. (Report on file in the Administration Office). On motion by Kneisl and second by Kircher, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the Central MN Initiative Fund Grant Contract. On motion by Kircher and second by Kneisl, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve renewal of participation with the MN Statewide Improvement Program (SHIP Grant with MTW CHB + Cass CHB). Katherine Mackedanz gave an update of the Eagle Bend Public Transit Expansion Update. There will be a one day a month pilot program for Friendly Rider or Rainbow Rider. MN DOT would pick up the cost for 6 months January July, 2014. Update was given on the MN DHS Performance Management System. Social Services Fund Warrants On a motion by Kneisl and second by Kircher the following motion was approved by unanimous vote: To recommend to the County Board the approval of all claims as presented on the Integrated and Disbursements Audit List for the Board on record at the Social Service Office, Courthouse Annex, representing claims in the amount of $170,375.78. On a motion by Kneisl and second by Kircher the following motion was approved by unanimous vote: To recommend to the County Board the approval of all claims as presented on the Integrated and Disbursements Audit List for the Board on record at the Social Service Office, Courthouse Annex, representing claims in the amount of $151,149.48. On a motion by Kneisl and second by Kircher the meeting was adjourned for the month of October, 2013. WARRANT LISTINGS Vendor Name Amount #11876 $2,791.50 DHS $14,248.45 DHS-MSOP - MN SEX OFFENDER PROGRAM $6,900.60 HORMEL FOODS BENEFIT SERVICES $3,503.62 INFORMATION SYSTEM CORP $102,218.46 OTTER TAIL CTY HUMAN SERVICES $2,569.35 PERISH/ALAN $2,701.24 Payments less than 2000 $35,442.56 Final Total $170,375.78 Warrants Vendor Name COMMUNITY & FAMILY SRVS LLC $11,562.86 DHS $16,050.90 #4453 Foster Care Provider $4,680.00 HEARTLAND GIRLS RANCH $5,280.00 KINDRED FAMILY SRVS $3,252.60 MERIDIAN SERVICES INC $3,495.05 NORTHERN PINES MENTAL HLTH CTR $41,296.84 NORTHWOOD CHILDRENS SERVICES $4,526.55 PINEHAVEN YOUTH AND FAMILY SRVS INC $15,963.30 PRODUCTIVE ALTERNATIVE INC FERGUS $3,410.01 TINIUS PHD PA/TIM $6,400.00 TODD COUNTY DAC $8,724.37 WEST CENTRAL REG JUVENILE CTR $5,706.00 Payments less than 2000 $20,801.00 Final Total $151,149.48 On a motion by Blessing and second by Erickson the preceding minutes of the Health & Human Services Meeting held October 22, 2013 were duly approved by a unanimous vote by the Todd County Board of Commissioners at the Social Service Board Meeting held on November 26, 2013. Witness my hand and seal Randy Neumann, County Board Chairperson Karen Busch, Todd County Auditor-Treasurer
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Commissioner Neumann recessed the meeting until November 19, 2013 at 9:00 am. Commissioner Warrants Vendor Name Amount CENTRA CARE HEALTH SYSTEMS LONG PRAIRIE 2,454.30 CENTRAL SPECIALTIES INC 27,841.28 CONTECH CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS 7,695.13 Diamond Tower Service Inc 6,275.00 ECKMAAHS & ASSOCIATES, LLC 3,759.63 FLEET SERVICES DIVISION 10,831.56 HILLYARD 3,239.83 MENCH/JAMES 3,450.00 MORRISON CO PUBLIC HEALTH SERV 15,657.65 SPANIER WELDING 16,205.00 VEOLIA ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC 5,032.17 Payments less than 2000 52,884.67 Final Total 155,326.22 Auditor Warrants Vendor Name AMERICAN HERITAGE BANK CITY OF LONG PRAIRIE COMPUTER PROFESSIONALS LONG PRAIRIE SANITARY SERVICE MN DEPT OF FINANCE MORRISON COUNTY NORTHERN BUSINESS PRODUCTS RANDALL/CLARENCE REGENTS OF THE UNIV OF MN TODD COUNTY DAC VERIZON Payments less than 2000 AMERICAN HERITAGE CONTEGRITY GROUP INC Eagle Construction Co., Inc FRANSEN D ECORATING, INC GUSTAFSON MECHANICAL INC JOHNSON CONTROLS MIDSTATE TITLE CO MIRAN CREEK FURNITURE INC MN UI PEMBERTON SORLIE PIPE CREEK CONTRACTING, INC RAINBOW RIDER RIKE-LEE ELECTRIC INC Payments less than 2000 ANOKA CO GOVT CENTER GESSELL AUTO SALES & SERVICE LONG PRAIRIE OIL COMPANY ZAYO ENTERPRISE NETWORKS Payments less than 2000 AMERICAN HERITAGE BANK BIG SWAN LAKE IMPROVEMENT DIST. CITY OF BERTHA CITY OF BROWERVILLE CITY OF BURTRUM CITY OF CLARISSA CITY OF EAGLE BEND CITY OF GREY EAGLE CITY OF HEWITT CITY OF LONG PRAIRIE CITY OF OSAKIS CITY OF STAPLES CITY OF WEST UNION REGION V DEVELOPMT COMMISSION SAUK RIVER WATER SHED DISTRICT SCHOOL DIST 213 SCHOOL DIST 2170

All persons interested are invited to attend said hearing and be heard on these matters. Todd County Board of Adjustment Loren Miller, Chairman
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Property Transfers
QCD Diane Jerde etux to David R Swanberg 11-7-13 W2NE4 25-131-34 rec 11-8-13 WTY-JT Ben C Miller etux to Allen A Miller etal 11-6-13 NE4 1-131-35 rec 11-8-13 WTY-JT James H Pontius etux to Chrissie B Miller etux 116-13 NE4NE4 26-131-35 rec 118-13 WTY-JT Dale R Hammer to Neil D Zimmer etal 11-6-13 pt S2NE4 12-130-35 rec 11-8-13 TRUSTEES DEED Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americastrustee of the Residential Accredit Loans Inc (RALI) 2005QS4 aka Regional Accredit Loans Inc Mortgage Asset-Backed PassThrough Certificates Series 2005-QS4 to Jamie Bryniarski 11-4-13 Lots 5,6,7 Blk 2 Kilburns Third Add to the City of Bertha rec 11-12-13 QCD LP Properties LLC to LP Properties of Long Prairie LLC pt SW4SE4 16-129-33 & pt Lots 4 & 5 Blk 1 Whispering Prairie rec 11-12-13 QCD-JT Troy Donald Maas to Troy Donald Maas etal 11-12-13 Lot 32 Blk 1 Sauk Lake Estates rec 11-12-13 QCD Paul Richert etux to Paul D Richert and Bonita L Richert Living Trust u/d/t dated 10-17-13 Lot 3 Blk 1 & Lot 3 Blk 2 Hughes Lake Add rec 11-13-13 QCD-JT Jeremy J Elfstrum etux to Jeremy J Elfstrum etux 11-8-13 NE4NE4 27-133-33 rec 11-13-13 QCD Wild Men Properties LLC to Prairie Rentals LLC 5-713 Lot 6 & pt Lot 7 Blk 5 Tweeds Fourth Add rec 11-13-13 WTY-JT Cory J Thorstenson to Jeremy Scott Janousek etal 11-11-13 Lot 1 Blk 5 Forest Park Add to Staples rec 11-13-13 WTY-JT Sheldon Schroeder etux to Kim A Hahn etal 11-1-13 pt SW4NE4 & pt NW4NE4 1132-34 rec 11-14-13 LIM WTY US Bank Natl Assn to the Secretary of Housing & Urban Develpment of Washington DC 3-26-12 pt NW4NW4 15-129-33 rec 11-1413 WTY-JT Eddie D Swartzentruber etux to Ananias Swartzentruber etux 11-8-13 pt SW4NW4 16-128-34 rec 11-14-13 WTY Robert D Kunz etux to Darrin P Savoie 11-13-13 S2SE4NE4 15-130-35 rec 11-1413 WTY George W Kuperus etal to anthony W Mondor 11-12-13 pt Lot 13 & all Lot 14 Blk 2 E. and A. Abbotts Add to Eagle Bend rec 11-15-13 WTY-JT Kandota Landing Inc to Dale H Donnay etux 11-13-13 Lot 1 Blk 1 Kandota Landing 1113-13 rec 11-15-13 WTY-JT Val Roberts to Jesse Swartzentruber etux 10-29-13 pt NE4SE4 24-128-34 rec 11-15-13 WTY-JT Beth J Sipe fka Beth J Delsing etux to Robert Kunz etux 11-11-13 pt SE4NE4 19-12933 rec 11-15-13

Amount 54,730.93 9,472.11 4,297.82 2,123.72 7,009.00 56,563.00 2,798.45 5,525.00 30,133.14 3,329.75 3,069.95 10,507.07 6,329.33 4,348.06 37,354.00 8,300.61 21,859.50 4,630.30 14,630.00 15,335.97 4,203.00 3,776.40 3,100.00 5,000.00 11,352.50 6,798.00 16,456.50 14,150.68 30,527.92 3,252.40 8,654.95 705,223.27 5,869.01 62,951.89 85,874.71 7,579.86 81,235.72 100,185.23 46,511.76 25,186.13 349,437.95 76,116.91 328,546.00 6,200.84 7,382.43 42,043.74 289,092.86 203,363.54

TOWN OF BURNHAMVILLE 57,494.58 TOWN OF EAGLE VALLEY 26,417.88 TOWN OF FAWN LAKE 45,261.19 TOWN OF GERMANIA 15,423.13 TOWN OF GORDON 40,684.03 TOWN OF GREY EAGLE 99,140.80 TOWN OF HARTFORD 30,508.63 TOWN OF IONA 9,488.81 TOWN OF KANDOTA 37,697.45 TOWN OF LESLIE 59,894.79 TOWN OF LITTLE ELK 20,356.78 TOWN OF LITTLE SAUK 44,218.38 TOWN OF LONG PRAIRIE 42,187.20 TOWN OF MORAN 23,598.97 TOWN OF REYNOLDS 19,040.22 TOWN OF ROUND PRAIRIE 44,756.24 TOWN OF STAPLES 59,158.52 TOWN OF STOWE PRAIRIE 23,133.24 TOWN OF TURTLE CREEK 27,353.13 TOWN OF VILLARD 47,648.99 TOWN OF WARD 30,576.90 TOWN OF WEST UNION 14,655.16 TOWN OF WYKEHAM 13,467.61 Payments less than 2000 2,357.20 CARD SERVICES COBORNS 2,401.86 ESRI 4,360.50 FLEET SERVICES/ WEX BANK 7,103.60 GENE-OS COUNTRYSIDE 4,597.28 LONG PRAIRIE OIL COMPANY 2,341.12 NORTHERN STAR COOP 3,841.09 PETERS & CHURCHWELL 3,770.00 RESOURCE TRAINING AND SOLUTIONS 209,120.00 Payments less than 2000 6,791.43 Final Total 5,651,070.07 On a motion by Kircher and second by Kneisl, the preceding minutes of the County Board meeting held November 11, 2013 were duly approved by a unanimous vote of the Todd County Board of Commissioners at the Regular Board Meeting held on November 19, 2013. Witness my hand and seal Randy Neumann, County Board Chairperson Karen Busch, Todd County Auditor-Treasurer
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Minutes of the Meeting of the Health & Human Services Meeting held on October 22, 2013
Call to Order The Todd County Board of Commissioners met in the Todd County Historic Courthouse in the City of Long Prairie MN on the 22nd day of October, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. with all members present except for Erickson and Blessing. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. Approval of Agenda On motion by Kneisl and second by Kircher, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the agenda with the following addition. 1. Remove Todd County HHS Cost Report 2012 Summary Approval of Minutes

PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that on Thursday December 19, 2013 at 7:00 PM the Todd County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing in the Commissioners board room, 215 1st Ave South, Long Prairie, Minnesota to consider the following application: (1) Bryon & Jeanne Cook: 53.12 acres SE4 NE4 & that part of E2 SE4 lying N of the following desc line, Section 12, Little Sauk Township. After the fact Variance to allow the existing nonconforming parcel to be buildable. Variance required because the parcel has a 33 ft ownership onto a public road versus the required 100 ft in the Ag/Forestry 1 district.

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Thursday, December 5, 2013 pin. Other placers for Browerville were Harry Henley at 182 pounds and Damian Lange at 220 pounds who both earned fourth place finishes. From a coachs perspective we have wanted to get better every day to start the year and I think we did that on Wednesday. We had a lot of new or returning wrestlers compete for the entirety of their matches. We made some mistakes that hopefully become learning experiences and allow us to grow. The learning curve in wrestling can sometimes be a steep one, and for the inexperienced wrestlers we have, whether we are watching our teammates or wrestling ourselves the goal should always be to learn something we can apply the next time we compete. In talking to our athletes, I think, many of them achieved this on Wednesday. The Tigers full squad will be in action next Saturday, December 7th in Litchfield at the Dragon Varsity/JV Invitational.

Mixed results at wrestling tourney

The Browerville wrestling team kicked off its season in Belgrade on Wednesday, November 27th in a varsity only tournament. With the Thanksgiving holiday happening so late in the month the tournament was moved to Wednesday and was reduced from eight to seven teams. With only seven days of practice and a roster comprised of many new wrestlers only nine of the 22 Tigers competed. The results were mixed, as one might expect with only seven days of practice. At 113 pounds returning section place winner Noah Becker came in as the number one seed and won the tournament with two impressive victories, winning by fall and scoring a 6-0 decision over Jonah Voss of BBE in the finals. Another section place winner that wrestled to his seed was Jackson Wollenburg as he took third place, winning the third place match by

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AROUND THE COUNTY

Eagle Bend Police Rosemary M. Caech, Eagle Bend, domestic assault-$385.00, 365 days, 349 days stayed 2 yr, supervised probation, 2 yr, no alcohol, no firearms/weapons, domestic abuse counseling, no abusive/ assaultive behavior Lawrence R. Haglund, Parkers Prairie, no proof insurance$585.00, 15 days, supervised probation, 2 yr Osakis Timothy J. Boyd, Crosby, 65/55$130.00 Michael G. Fisher, St. Cloud, disorderly conduct-$385.00, 10 days, stayed 10 days, 1 yr Michael D. Hurraw, Baxter, disorderly conduct-$385.00, 10 days, stayed 10 days, 1 yr DNR Thomas J. Blais, Grey Eagle, transport loaded firearm-$190.00 Michael J. Callahan, Baxter, unlawful party hunting-$190.00 Sarah K. Callahan, Baxter, unlawful party hunting-$190.00 Jeffrey C. Ilgen, deer hunting with use of bait-$390.00 Ryan D. Klingensmith, Spicer, untagged big game animal-$190.00 Darren D. Moench, Moorhead, transport loaded firearm-$190.00 MN State Patrol Megan M. Dahlvang, Sebeka, 70/55-$150.00 Theodore R. Nelson, Hewitt, DWI-$615.00, 365 days, stayed 363 days, 2 yr, 2 yr probation, chem. depend. eval, MADD impact panel, no alcohol Shane S. Barthel, Bowlus, DWI$515.00, 90 days, stayed 90 days, 2 yr, supervised probation, 2 yr, chem. depend. eval, MADD impact panel, no alcohol Alisa R. Fettig, Otsego, 80/70$130.00 Julie O. Jarvis, Bloomington, 89/70-$145.00 Tanya M. Malwitz, Maple Lake, 80/70-$130.00 Christopher T. Maurer, Ray City, GA, 80/70-$130.00 Evans O. Morumbwa, Hastings, drive after revocation-$285.00 Christopher R. Pohlmann, Grey Eagle, no motorcycle endorsement$140.00 Breanna M. Robinson, Brooklyn Park, 81/70-$140.00 Carlos P. Silva, Long Prairie, 68/55-$140.00; driving after cancellation-$200.00 work. - A person holding this restricted license may operate a motor vehicle only during daylight hours and only within a radius of 20 miles of the parent's or guardian's farmhouse; however, in no case may a person holding the restricted license operate a motor vehicle in a city of the first class (population over 100,000.) - A copy of a property tax statement showing that the applicant's parent or guardian owns land that is classified as agricultural land or a copy of a rental statement or agreement showing that the applicant's parent or guardian rents land classified as agricultural land. Also, a written verified statement by the applicant's parent or guardian setting forth the necessity for the license. As for new drivers with a provisional drivers license (16-18 years of age), for the first six months of licensure, driving is prohibited midnight 5 a.m. The nighttime limitation is lifted after the first six months of licensure. Exemptions: - Driving when accompanied by a licensed driver age 25 or older. - Driving between home and place of employment. - Driving to/from home and a school event for which the school has not provided transportation. - Driving for employment purposes. Passenger limitations: For the first six months of licensure, only one passenger under the age of 20 is permitted, unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. For the second six months of licensure, no more than three passengers under the age of 20 are permitted, unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. Exemption: - Passengers under age 20 who are members of the driver's immediate family are permitted. If you have any questions concerning traffic related laws or issues in Minnesota, send your questions to Trp. Jesse Grabow Minnesota State Patrol at 1000 Highway 10 West, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501-2205. (You can follow him on Twitter @MSPPIO_NW or reach him at, jesse.grabow@state.mn.us).

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Sheriffs Report
On Thanksgiving Day, November 28, at approx. 4:35 pm, the Todd County Sheriffs Office received a call of an explosion at Land O Lakes in Browerville. A piece of equipment exploded causing a fire that eventually spread to equipment on the roof of the building. The Browerville Fire Dept. was assisted at the scene by Staples, Clarissa, and Long Prairie Fire Departments. A member of the Browerville Fire Dept. received minor burns and was transported to CentraCare Hospital in Long Prairie by private vehicle. Fire personnel were on the scene until approx. 11:30 pm. Browerville ambulance was also dispatched to the scene and remained there until the fire was extinguished. On November 29, at approx. 6:42 am, the sheriffs office received a 911 call for a residence on County 71, just north of County 38, Burleene Township. Individuals at the residence were awakened by carbon dioxide detectors and discovered Regina Ann Schlosser, 25, rural Carlos, in a running vehicle inside the attached garage. Individuals at the scene and emergency responders attempted resuscitation efforts that were unsuccessful. Douglas County Sheriff s Office and North Ambulance of Alexandria assisted at the scene. At 1 pm, November 29, Joshua Anderson, Long Prairie, was driving on County 10 when his home built enclosed trailer disconnected from this 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe, slid off the road and over turned. The trailer sustained minor damage. Anyone with information concerning any of these cases is urged to call the Todd County Sheriffs Department at 320-732-2157 or 1-800-794-5733.

In all, the county has a total of 47 applications that are stuck in the bureaucratic realm of the Internet, and theres nothing the county can do with them as the system doesnt allow it. But, there has been some success, albeit very limited. A total of 14 cases have been approved. Staff told the committee they hope they will be given clearance to move forward with these applications soon as some of them are applying for benefits to be effective during this calendar year yet.

Public transit from Hewitt at risk

By Jason C. Brown, Publisher/Editor Long Prairie Leader The public transportation pilot program that would take residents from Hewitt to Alexandria or Wadena appears to be at risk. Public health officials told the Todd County Board of Commissioners acting as the Health and Human Services Committee, that the Minnesota Department of Transportation has denied funding for the program. This would mean that Todd County would have to flip the bill for the entire program if they are to proceed with it. The cost of the program and the lack of funding for it may mean the program would be delayed, if it is to even get off the ground. Originally, it was thought the program could run for six months to gauge ridership starting in January. Where the money would come from gentleman is still the challenge. With little time and little ideas for where the money might come from, it was suggested they seek a $5,000 grant from the Initiative Foundation to ease the burden on the county. It was decided to move forward the idea of a grant to offset the countys share of the pilot program and to also hold off on launching the program until a funding source whether its with the help of a grant, or exclusively through the county. Other Business The HSS Committee also addressed the following: -Announced that those who receive SNAP benefits will see a decrease as the stimulas package runs out through the previous version of the Farm Bill. -Scheduled the last meeting of the year for Dec. 27 at 9 a.m. -Briefly discussed a proposal for more shared HHS services with Morrison County as a way to save on resources since both Todd and Morrison will soon be without directors in this area. It was discussed that something of this magnitude, depending on the depth of it, could take years to fully implement rather than a couple months. It was decided that they would discuss this further and see where it goes.

Court Report
Court appearances are First Appearance, RU8 (second appearance), and Omnibus (third appearance) November 18: Jason H. Thompson, Hewitt, made his first court appearance on charges of fifth degree possession of marijuana, possession of marijuana in a motor vehicle, and illegal transporting a firearm. His next court date is December 2. Melanie A. Quick, St. Cloud, appeared for an RU8 hearing on charges of giving a false name to a peace officer. Her next court appearance was set for December 9. Elizabeth Rodriguez, Renville, appeared for an RU8 hearing on fifth degree marijuana possession and giving a false name to a police officer charges. A December 9 omnibus hearing was scheduled. Jacob P. Whalen, Long Prairie, appeared in court on charges of two counts of third degree burglary. A probation violation and omnibus hearing was set for January 6. November 19: Mark T. Quinn, Baxter, was sentenced for fleeing a police officer in a motor vehicle. He was fined $585, ordered to pay $2,404.60 restitution, committed to the Commissioner of Corrections for 12 months and one day, sentence stayed for three years and he was placed on supervised probation for three years, must abstain from alcohol, be subject to random testing, and supply a DNA sample. November 21: Joshua R. Hayes, Browerville, appeared in court on charges of first degree sale of narcotics and three counts of second degree sale of narcotics. A December 2 RU8 hearing was scheduled. Michelle R. Wolf, Eagle Bend, appeared in court on charges of three counts of third degree sale of narcotics and child endangerment. An RU8 hearing was scheduled for December 2. November 26: John H. Terfehr, Osakis, pled guilty to driving after cancellation and was fined $590, sentenced to 365 days, with 345 days stayed for one year, and place on one year probation.

Traffic Citations
Todd County Sheriff Ann T. Ehrhard, Edina, 65/55$130.00 Patrick W. Harris, Parkers Prairie, marijuana possession$500.00, supervised probation, 5 yr, no alcohol, random testing, no drug paraphernalia, complete treatment, 16 days Federico A. Hernandez, Long Prairie, no valid license-$190.00 Tyler R. Langer, Wadena, possess marijuana-$700.00, 20 days, stayed 6 days, supervised probation, 5 yr, random testing, no alcohol/drugs, chem. use assessment David F. Moris, Browerville, intentional discharge of firearm/ endanger safety-$585.00, 40 days, supervised probation, 4 yr, DNA sample, no firearms, hunter safety class, counseling Judith A. Weisser, Sauk Centre, fail to stop for school bus-$150.00, 1 yr probation Long Prairie Police Sonia G. Chavez, Long Prairie, 77/60-$150.00

Crystal M. Lamb, Alexandria, drive after revocation-$285.00; no insurance-$200.00 Dennis W. Loch, Clarissa, no seatbelt used-$25.00; drive after revocation-$290.00 Dwight C. Miller, Jr., Long Prairie, domestic assault-$135.00, 90 days; disorderly conduct-$50.00, 90 days Jordan C. Rue, Murdock, theft, damage to property-$390.00, restitution reserved 30 days, 90 days, stayed 1 yr Staples Police Megan D. Kivi, Fridley, 44/35$130.00 Raymond E. Russell, Motley, 83/55-$290.00 Richard D. Schmitz, Verndale, 64/55-$130.00 Mathew D. Schwichtenberg, Staples, no insurance-$285.00 Jonathan N. Thompson, Baxter, 39/30-$130.00 Stacy L. Veal, Hinckley, no proof insurance-$290.00

ASK A TROOPER
By Sgt. Jesse Grabow of the Minnesota State Patrol Question: What are the differences in the new youth drivers license laws? 15 year old farm permit user, provisional 16 year old drivers license through age 18. Please include how many non-related passengers they can have and what times of the day they can drive. This is a good refresher to the parents with teens this age. Answer: This is what Minnesota law says in reference to farm permits: the commissioner may issue a restricted farm work license to operate a motor vehicle to a person who has attained the age of 15 years and who, except for age, is qualified to hold a driver's license. - The restricted license shall be issued solely for the purpose of authorizing the person to whom the restricted license is issued to assist the person's parents or guardians with farm

County still struggling with MN SURE

By Jason C. Brown, Publish/Editor Long Prairie Leader Minnesotas health insurance exchange for the Affordable Care Act, MN SURE, is still giving the Todd County Health and Human Services Division headaches. With a launch in early October, the system has been mired technical troubles that have left counties and the public in general left with little precious time to get signed up for the now required health insurance. Even with proposed extensions and fixes, the system still appears to be failing. HHS staff reported to the HHS Committee that all staff were now registered to use the system, which they werent before, but they still cant process applications.

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The family of Irene Rach sends heartfelt thanks to all who offered their love, support and prayers during Irene's hospitalization and after her passing. Also, thank you for memories shared, cards, flowers, visits, phone calls, food, and all who helped out in any way. A special thanks to Pastor Melissa Ehrhardt for your visits and the beautiful service. To the Women of Shepherd of the Valley for the lunch and for following Irene's wishes by serving cake, rather than cupcakes. To Mike and Heidi Iten, thanks for your caring excellence in making the funeral arrangements. To the doctors and nurses at Abbott Northwestern Hospital, thanks for your expertise and the loving care you provided to Irene. And to Jenny Steinkopf, hospice nurse from Lakewood, thanks for all your help and support. What a kind and compassionate special person you are. God Bless you all. The Family of Irene Rach
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Commissioner Blessing joins growing list of retiring county employees

1ST DISTRICT COMMISSIONER MARK BLESSING TO RETIRE DEC. 31 By Jason C. Brown, Publisher/Editor Long Prairie Leader Todd Countys First District Commissioner Mark Blessing of Staples offered his resignation for early retirement as county commissioner and as an employee of the Todd County Public Works Department effective Dec. 31 during a special meeting of the Todd County Board of Commissioners Nov. 26. Blessing became the latest in a string of individuals who have retired from the county and are taking their last chance at guaranteed early retirement benefits. He is the third elected official to leave office as a result of the sun setting of the early retirement benefits policy. After Dec. 31, the county will only offer early retirement benefits to those who qualify on a case-

District 1 Todd County Commissioner Mark Blessing will be retiring December 31st along with several other county employees that have announced their retirements.

by-case basis. Blessing has been with the county for 32 years in the public works department and as a county commissioner representing the first district, which includes the Staples area. He is currently in the middle of his third term.

Todd County Board Chair makes public apology

By Jason C. Brown, Publisher/Editor Long Prairie Leader After the Todd County Board of Commissioners reopened a closed session during a special meeting Nov. 26, Todd County Board Chair offered a public apology to Todd County MIS Director Chris Pelzer. I Randy Neumann extend a public apology to Chris Pelzer regarding the discussion at the Nov. 5 board meeting and work session regarding the administrator information on the administrative page on the county website. Ive been working with Chris on replacing the content on the administrator page. She has been waiting on information that has

been provided by myself and the shared board of commissioners. And this shouldve been stated during the Nov. 5 meeting. Chris does excellent work for the county including managing the website and should not be held responsible for the information not being removed from the site. I take full responsibility for this not being communicated to the board and to the public on Nov. 5. I apologize.

Christ the King Catholic School students and staff collected 436.2 pounds of food during their November Food Drive. Their efforts were outstanding exceeding the goal of 320 pounds!

BINGO! Christ the King Turkey Bingo

Christ the King held their Annual Turkey Bingo on Sunday, November 24th. This annual event gives friends and family a chance to gather before the beginning of the holiday season to visit, and hopefully, win a holiday turkey.