Drugs and a reported stolen gun at the Flying J
The Rice County Sheriff’s office was called to the Flying J Wednesday night on report of a woman slumped over in a vehicle near the entrance to the truckstop. According to the criminal complaint, the woman appeared confused and agitated when the Deputy tapped on her window, telling him she thought she was in Shakopee, and that she’s dying of cancer. When the woman attempted to get out of the vehicle, she dropped a hypodermic needle. After trying to break it in half, she was then handcuffed and placed in the back of a squad car. Fluid in the needle tested positive for methamphetamine. A search of the vehicle netted a .38 caliber handgun (reported stolen from California), ammunition, drug paraphernalia, brass knuckles and a taser. 23 year old Berlynn Fleury of Belle Plaine is charged with Controlled Substance in the 5th degree, a felony and carrying a weapon without a permit which is a gross misdemeanor. Fleury is currently in the Rice County jail.
NAFRS talks budget and search for firefighters
The NAFRS joint powers board held their monthly meeting this week. City Administrator Nick Haggenmiller said there were 2 primary discussions. Up front was an update on year to date financials from Bron Scherer. He said the Board is performing well and within budget. Moving forward they’re preparing for 2 hour meetings for June and July. They’ll be discussing facilities and budget. Dundas City Administrator John McCarthy has concerns about how the Board is operating. We’ll hear more from him next week. The Fire department will be holding an open house as they search for new firefighters. The open house is May 30th from 9 to noon. They also have open office hours every friday from 10 to 2 wherein you can pick up an application and get questions answered.
DARE graduation almost didn’t happen
wav #15 open with sound of kids yelling DARE DAY….5th graders at Sibley and Bridgewater 
schools graduated from the DARE program yesterday. A program that nearly didn’t happen this year as Officer Angela Borchardt was on leave. Executive Director of the statewide DARE program, Kathy Ackerman, sent out a call to DARE officers around the country and had volunteers from as far away as Virginia and as close as Rice County. Deputy Derek Estrem taught the abbreviated 10 week course. He’s been teaching the class for 2 years and loves the interaction with the kids. He explained the program teaches students how to deal with drugs, bullying, stress and peer pressure. Ackerman praised the Northfield police, schools and community for outstanding commitment to our youth. Cub Foods Store manager Nick Johnson said they jumped at the chance to help support DARE. SuperValu paid for the work books, graduation cake and had a semi truck the kids toured. Bridgewater Principal Nancy Antoine spoke to the parents telling them to get involved, know who your childrens friends are and “get in their business”. Ackerman added that they’ve “passed the baton to you” (parents). The students have been given information now it’s the parents turn to install morals and values. Several Northfield police officers and reserves were on hand to congratulate the kids including Deputy Chief Dukatz and Sgts. PT Haider and Thad Monroe. They then served cake to over 100 Bridgewater 5th graders. Sibley held their graduation yesterday morning.
Serving cake
Sonia Berdahl Day
It’s been 25 years since Northfield’s Defeat of Jesse James Days had a young woman become a Minneapolis Aquatennial Princess. Amy Machacek Etzell held the title in 1990. This year, Northfield’s Sonia Berdahl was chosen as a 2015 Aquatennial Princess. Sonia, a 2012 Northfield High School graduate, was a 2013 DJJD Ambassador. The DJJD Committee will host an Open House for Sonia at The Grand on Friday at 5:00pm with a program at 6:30pm. This is open to the public. Mayor Graham has declared today as Sonia Berdahl Day.
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