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Saturday, December 17, 2022
Vol. 168, No. 37
Neary appointed bishop of Diocese of St. Cloud
The Rev. Father Patrick Neary, C.S.C. ST. CLOUD – The Holy See announced that Pope Francis has apPHOTO BY NATASHA BARBER Santa and Mrs. Claus wave to the crowds of people along Second Avenue South in Sauk Rapids Dec. 10. The couple graced the community with pointed the Rev. Father an appearance as a conclusion to the Jingle & Mingle Winter Festival. Patrick Neary, C.S.C., a Jingle & Mingle page 10 member of Congregation of Holy Cross, as the 10th bishop of the Diocese of St. Cloud. Neary’s episcopal ordination and installation as bishop of St. Cloud is set for Feb. 14, 2023. Vespers will take place Feb. 13, 2023. The appointment was announced Dec. 15 in Washington by Archbishop Christophe Pierre, apostolic nuncio to the United States. Bishop-elect Neary succeeds Bishop Donald J. Kettler, who will serve BY TIM HENNAGIR as apostolic administraSTAFF WRITER tor until Neary’s installation. Winners of the 32nd annual City of Sauk Rapids Holiday Lights and Display Contest share a common goal in transBishop page 7 forming their homes and yards prior to Christmas. The rst, second and third place winners strive to bring holiday joy to others, using their artistic talents and creativity to bring smiles and astonishment to all.
Christmas lighting contest
winners announced
Sauk Rapids residents lauded for decorating expertise
Lights page 2
PHOTO BY TIM HENNAGIR
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PUBLIC NOTICES
Karen McBride and Tracy Pfannenstein stand near their holiday display at 1000 Brook Court Dec. 12 in Sauk Rapids. The display is this year’s Sauk Rapids Holiday Lights and Display Contest first place winner. • Benton Summary County Financial Statement - pgs. 15 • Probate Notice - Brown - pg. 8 • Probate Notice - Mielke - pg. 13 • Probate Notice - Schultz - pg. 13 • City of Sauk Rapids Ord. No. 2022-810 - pg. 12 • City of Sauk Rapids Special Budget Meeting Nov. 28 - pg. 9 • City of Sauk Rapids Reg. Minutes, Nov. 28 - pg. 14 • City of Sauk Rapids 2023 Budget Data - pg. 13 • City of Sauk Rapids 2023 Adopted Budget - pg. 14
• Benton County Board of Commissioners Reg. Minutes, Nov. 15 - pg. 6B • Watab Township Notice of Filing - pg. 14 • Assumed Name - Cqrdboard Clubhouse - pg. 15 • Sauk Rapids-Rice School Board Retreat, Nov. 17 - pg. 12 • Sauk Rapids-Rice School Work Session, Nov. 28 - pg. 12 • Sauk Rapids-Rice School Reg. Board Minutes, Nov. 14 - pg. 12
OBITUARIES Ronald K. Anderson Rose Mooney Hughes Robert J. Kaeter Colleen M. Millard Alvin Scheel
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