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Sauk Rapids Lost Times Tavern to feature issues burgers, more temporary watering BY TOM FENTON STAFF WRITER restrictions
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erry O’Donnell believes you never really get to know someone until you The city of Sauk Rapids is urging residents to proceed work together. It is safe to say Matt Beedy and he feed off with caution when watering one another – which, in the their lawns and gardens this restaurant business – is an imyear. portant ingredient. An announcement was Their collective vibe, enissued Aug. 14, prohibiting ergy and passion for pleasing property owners from lawn hungry and thirsty customers irrigation between 10 a.m. and ignited the concept of Lost 6 p.m. — a peak usage time Times Tavern. The Amerifor the city. The restriction remains in effect until further can-style tavern and eatery, located in the former Old Capnotice. ital Tavern building in downThe state is entering its town Sauk Rapids, will have Drought Warning Phase, a soft opening next week and according to the Minnesota will of cially open its doors Department of Natural Resoon after. sources, because more than “You learn a lot about 50% of Minnesota is listed as people when you work with in a severe drought. That perthem, and Matt is a halfway centage was alleviated some by heavy rains that fell earlier decent guy,” O’Donnell said in tongue-in-cheek fashion. “I in the week, according to the Aug. 17 U.S. Drought Monitor always knew if there was an opportunity, it would be great report. to have a 50-50 partner to help The majority of Benton County continues to be listed as in a severe drought. One week ago, that portion was listed as being in extreme drought. City of cials are encouraging residents to limit lawn irrigation to once or twice weekly to reduce demand and preserve the city’s drinking water supply. If drought conditions worsen, the city may take further restrictive action, the release said. Sauk Rapids also reminded citizens of the odd-even sprinkling ordinance within city limits. This ordinance dictates people living at even-numbered addresses and using city water must only water on even-numbered days. Odd-numbered address inhabitants may water on odd-numbered days. Failure to comply results in citation. BY NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER
each other out and have two people here you could rely on. As soon as I met Matt, I knew if the opportunity ever came, it’d be a great t. We’re very focused on doing whatever it takes to be successful.” O’Donnell grew up in Cottage Grove and attended St. Cloud State University. His rst restaurant job was at Olive Garden while going to college. A Sauk Rapids resident, O’Donnell worked part-time
for Old Capital Tavern for nine years before it closed Jan. 1. His love for food, however, started with daily visits to Grandma’s house.
PHOTO BY TOM FENTON
Matt Beedy (left) and Kerry O’Donnell are the owners of Lost Times Tavern in downtown Sauk Rapids. The new restaurant, which previously operated as Old Capital Tavern, will feature both old favorites and new menu items, including a wide selection of burgers.
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Meet Bolt Newest K-9 officer, handler embark on training this week BY NATASHA BARBER | STAFF WRITER
Meet Bolt. Like many young canines, his tail wags with excitement when people rst meet him, and he is intrigued by all things new. He even nds that backyard sticks are fun toys. Yet Bolt is a special dog. The 1-year-old black German Shepherd, who traveled to Sauk Rapids from Slovakia, is the city’s next K-9 of cer. His handler, Of cer Jared Timm, and he will embark on a 12-week training period Monday, Aug. 21, where the duo will learn skills to aid law enforcement in their work.
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Officer Jared Timm and police dog, Bolt, are Sauk Rapids Police Department’s next handler and K-9 officer duo. The two embark on a 12-week training period Monday, Aug. 21, where they will learn skills to aid law enforcement.
PUBLIC NOTICES
OBITUARIES
• Mortgage Foreclosure (2) - pg. 7B • Assumed Name - Joetown Apartment Homes - pg. 7B • Benton County Public Notice - pg. 7B • Benton County Special Meeting time change - pg. 7B
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