News from 2006
Community Visioning
Session
In April 2006, the Friends of the Sauk River held
its first community visioning session. Twenty-five
members of the community came to share their
thoughts on how the group could better serve the
Sauk River. A lively group of special speakers,
including John Peck, Julie Klocker and Kurt Franke,
brought light to the issues facing the Sauk River.
The Sauk River is Designate a State Canoe Route
With persistent lobbying by the Friends of the Sauk
River members, Kurt Franke and Gene Waldorf,
Governor Pawlenty signed into law MN Statute 85.32,
which designated the Sauk River as one of
Minnesota's State Canoe Routes. This was a huge
victory for the Friends of the Sauk River and it
will ensure that the river will become more
enjoyable for those seeking recreational fun.
First Membership Meeting
In September 2006, the Friends of the Sauk River
held its first annual membership meeting. The
meeting was held at John and Linda Peck's residence
in Rockville. Approximately 20 members attended. A
new Board of Directors was established, as well as
officers of the Board. During the meeting the Peck's
also presented information regarding their recent
land donation to Stearns County and the
establishment of a 356 acre park complex along the
Sauk River.
