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Vikings taken down by RTR in consolation round - Austin Daily Herald

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Vikings taken down by RTR in consolation round - Austin Daily Herald

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The Hayfield baseball team wrapped up its season with an 8-1 loss to Russell-Tyler-Ruthon (20-8 overall) 8-1 in a Class A state consolation game in Sauk Rapids Thursday morning. The Vikings (16-11 overall) tied the game at 1-1 in the bottom of the first on an RBI by Kael Steele, but they finished the game with just three hits. Hayfield pitching: Eric Bermea (L) 4 IP, 5 H, 4 BB, 6 R, 4 ER, 3 K; Ben Nelson, 2 IP, 2 H, 2 BB, 0 R; Kaden Ziegler, 1 i…Read Article

2 arrested after failing to appear in overdose death case

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2 arrested after failing to appear in overdose death case

FOLEY — Two people were arrested on Thursday, June 5, after failing to appear at court hearings in connection to the overdose 2024 overdose death of a Sauk Rapids teen. Crystal Marie Swenson, 39, of Sauk Rapids, and Fox James Bellanger, 34, of Richfield, were booked into the Benton County Jail Thursday, according to the online jail roster. Swenson pleaded guilty to a charge of second-degree manslaughter, and she was set to have a sentencing hear…Read Article

Millerbernd acquires C4 Welding

Winsted, Minn.-based Millerbernd Manufacturing, a provider of DOT traffic and lighting infrastructure and circular products, has acquired C4 Welding, a certified precision welding and machining manufacturer located in Sauk Rapids, Minn.Infrastructure · Sauk Rapids Read Article

Hearing set for man accused of strangling Sauk Rapids woman to death

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FOLEY — A June 27 hearing is set for a man accused of strangling a Sauk Rapids woman to death in August. Christopher Lee Neal, 45, of Aurora, faces two charges of second-degree murder and two counts of theft, according to Benton County court records. Neal is accused of killing Victoria Gamble, 38, of Sauk Rapids on Aug. 12, 2024. Neal was being held in Aitkin County Jail on unrelated charges,and was booked into Benton County Jail early Thursday …Sauk Rapids · Sauk Rapids See the Story

From hardware to hearses: The Dingmann family's century in the funeral business

SAUK RAPIDS — For Doug R. Dingmann and Deb Dingmann, the funeral business wasn't just a family legacy — it was home. The two siblings grew up at the Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home’s Sauk Rapids location, a white building with prominent pillars. “You see the movies where people are walking around; it wasn’t like that, although it was connected,” Doug said. To this day, Deb still lives in the quarters. “My dad bought the (Sauk Rapids) funer…Sauk Rapids · Sauk Rapids Read Article

Track & field: Sauk Rapids-Rice boys, Cathedral girls take 1st at Mega Meet

SAUK RAPIDS — The Sauk Rapids-Rice boys and the St. Cloud Cathedral girls came away with first-place finishes at the 32nd annual Mega Meet on Saturday, May 3, at Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School. The Storm boys had 196 points and the Cathedral girls had 153 points. The Sartell girls and boys both finished in second. On the girls side, Cathedral's Erika Salaski won the 100-meter dash (12.93 seconds) and the 200 (26.40 seconds). Albany won the 4x200…Sauk Rapids · Sauk Rapids Read Article

Sauk Rapids native Justus Floren flourishing as multi-event athlete for Bennies

ST. JOSEPH — It was some helpful advice from her father that provided the nudge Justus Floren needed to take a serious look at the College of Saint Benedict. "I'm from Sauk Rapids, so CSB has always been right in my backyard," the Bennies senior track and field standout said. "I remember playing (Junior Olympic) volleyball tournaments here and loving the campus. But when I started looking at colleges, I kind of brushed past (it) at first because…Sauk Rapids · Sauk Rapids Read Article

Kinder Coffee Lab to take over Rock Creek Coffeehouse

SAUK RAPIDS — Kinder Coffee Lab will take over Rock Creek Coffeehouse in Sauk Rapids, according to a release from the company. The move will be official on Tuesday, May 6, Kinder Coffee Lab said in the release. "We're honored to continue what's been started and keep this special place thriving," the release said. Rock Creek Coffeehouse is owned by Mary and Matt Buhs and opened in 2014. Guytano Magno, Taylor Feero and Ryan Schoepf started the Kin…Sauk Rapids · Sauk Rapids Read Article

Lakers shut out by Storm in five innings

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SAUK RAPIDS — The Detroit Lakes baseball team traveled to Sauk Rapids-Rice for a Central Lakes Conference matchup on Tuesday, April 22. The Storm shut down the Lakers 11-0 thanks to a five-inning, no-hitter from Mason Fincher. The loss dropped Detroit Lakes to 1-4 on the season. Griffin Lindberg started on the mound for the Lakers. He tossed two innings and allowed eight runs on seven hits. Lindberg struck out one batter and walked five. Eli Hat…Los Angeles Lakers · Sauk Rapids Read Article

Kurt Hunstiger is 2025 Sauk Rapids Citizen of the Year

SAUK RAPIDS — Former Mayor Kurt Hunstiger has been named the 2025 Sauk Rapids Citizen of the Year. He was surprised with the announcement on Tuesday morning, April 22, at the Sauk Rapids Government Center, according to a city of Sauk Rapids news release. Hunstiger was nominated by Mayor Jason Ellering, according to the release. Ellering is in his first year as Sauk Rapids mayor. He replaced Hunstiger, who announced his retirement last year after…Sauk Rapids · Sauk Rapids Read Article