NOTICE TO CREDITORS

AND CLAIMANTS

TO: CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS OF CORNERSTONE EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH OF BLUE EARTH, MINNESOTA, A MINNESOTA NON-PROFIT CORPORATION.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Cornerstone Evangelical Free Church of Blue Earth, Minnesota, a Minnesota non-profit corporation incorporated under Minn. Stat. Chapter 317A, whose principal place of business is 105 Grove Street South, Blue Earth, MN 56013, is in the process of dissolving. A Notice of Intent to Dissolve was filed with the Minnesota Secretary of State on February 23, 2026. Proper notice has also been given to the Attorney General of the State of Minnesota. If Cornerstone Evangelical Free Church of Blue Earth, Minnesota of Minneapolis, Minnesota owes you any money, you must present a written claim to Joseph T. Pates, the attorney for Cornerstone Evangelical Free Church of Blue Earth, Minnesota, at 12912-63rd Avenue North, Maple Grove, MN 55369. Pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 317A.727, the written claim must be received no later than June 1, 2026.

Dated: March 3, 2026

DECKERT LAW, P.A.

Joseph T. Pates, Esq.

12912 63rd Avenue North

Maple Grove, MN 55369-6001

763-587-7100 (phone)

763-587-7110 (fax)

March, 2, 9, 16, 23, 2026

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STATE OF MINNESOTA

COUNTY OF FARIBAULT

FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT

DISTRICT COURT

PROBATE DIVISION

Court File No. 22-PR-26-128

Estate of

Rollo Kiihn,

Decedent

NOTICE AND ORDER OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR PROBATE OF WILL AND

APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS

It is Ordered and Notice is given that on March 31, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. VIA ZOOM a hearing will be held in this Court at 415 North Main St., Blue Earth, Minnesota, for the formal probate of an instrument purporting to be the Will of the Decedent dated, September 5, 2022, (“Will”), and for the appointment of Audrey Kiihn, whose address is 102 N Secor St., PO Box 202, Bricelyn, Minnesota 56014 as Personal Representative of the Estate of the Decedent in an UNSUPERVISED administration. Any objections to the petition must be filed with the Court prior to or raised at the hearing. If proper and if no objections are filed or raised, the Personal Representative will be appointed with full power to administer the Estate including the power to collect all assets, to pay all legal debts, claims, taxes and expenses, to sell real and personal property, and to do all necessary acts for the Estate.

Notice is also given that (subject to Minnesota Statutes section 524.3-801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the Personal Representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred.

BY THE COURT

Dated: 02/27/2026

Troy G. Timmerman

Judge of District Court

Tammy L. Bauman

Court Administrator

Attorney for Personal

Representative

David F. Frundt

FRUNDT, LUNDQUIST

& GUSTAFSON, LTD.

117 W Fifth St.; P.O. Box 95

Blue Earth, MN, 56013

Attorney License No: 028550X

Telephone: (507) 526-2177

FAX: (507) 526-4477

Email:

dfrundt@flglawfirm.com

March 16, 23, 2026

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STATE OF MINNESOTA

COUNTY OF FARIBAULT

FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT

DISTRICT COURT

PROBATE DIVISION

Court File No. 22-PR-26-153

Estate of

LOLA ARLENE BABCOCK,

Decedent

NOTICE AND ORDER OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION OF

INTESTACY, DETERMINATION OF HEIRSHIP, APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS

It is Ordered and Notice is given that on April 21, 2026, at 10:30 AM, a hearing will be held in this Court at Faribault County Courthouse, Blue Earth, Minnesota, for the adjudication of intestacy and determination of heirship of the Decedent, and for the appointment of Tamara M. Vershaw, whose address is 106 S. 1st Street, Bricelyn, Minnesota, 56014 as Personal Representative of the Estate of the Decedent in an UNSUPERVISED administration. Any objections to the petition must be filed with the Court prior to or raised at the hearing. If proper and if no objections are filed or raised, the Personal Representative will be appointed with full power to administer the Estate, including the power to collect all assets, to pay all legal debts, claims, taxes and expenses, to sell real and personal property, and to do all necessary acts for the Estate.

Notice is also given that (subject to Minnesota Statutes section 5.24.3-801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the Personal Representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred.

BY THE COURT

Dated: 03/09/2026

Troy G. Timmerman

Judge of District Court

Tammy Bauman

Court Administrator

Attorney for Petitioner

Abby Leach Schumaker

Leach Law PLLC

1206 West Front Street

Albert Lea, Minnesota 56007

Attorney License No: 0398442

Telephone: (507) 369-5953

Email:

abby@leachlawalbertlea.com

March 16, 23, 2026

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PUBLIC NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the Faribault County Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) will be conducting a public hearing regarding its updated Administrative Plan as required by Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the Housing Choice Voucher program. This plan outlines the policies and procedures in place for administering the Housing Choice Voucher program by the Faribault County HRA.

The plan will be available for review and comments from March 9, 2026 through April 29, 2026. The plan can be found on Minnesota Valley Action Council’s (MVAC) website, www.mnvac.org. The plan can also be viewed in person at the MVAC main office located at 706 N Victory Drive, Mankato, MN by contacting Brit Fankhauser. Comments should be directed to Brit Fankhauser no later than 3:00 PM on March 29, 2026. Brit Fankhauser can be reached at 507-345-2416 or by email: brit@mnvac.org.

The public hearing will take place Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 1:00 PM in the conference room of the MVAC office located at 301 N Main St, Blue Earth, MN.

March, 23, 30, April 6, 2026

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I.S.D. #2860 BOARD MEETING

Blue Earth Area

School Board Minutes February 9th, 2026

A Board Meeting of the Board of Education of Blue Earth Area, I.S.D. #2860 was held on Monday, February 9th, 2026 at 6:00 pm. Members of the public interested in monitoring the Board Meeting from a remote location made use of the following link: https://www.facebook.com/ISD2860.

Board Members were present in person for the regular board meeting at the meeting location: Blue Earth Area High School Media Center 1125 Highway 169 N, Blue Earth, MN 56013. 

Members present: S. Hauskins, G. Armon, T. Armon, S. Beyer, M. Franta, L. Mensing, K. Zierke, Student Rep. Elijah Goshorn and Student Rep A. Thompson.

February 9, 2026

6:00 P.M.

AGENDA

Routine Items

I. Call to Order: Chairperson Hauskins called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm.

II. Pledge of Allegiance:

III. Approve Agenda: On a T. Armon/K. Zierke motion. Approved 7-0.

IV. Public Input: A member of the community addressed the board regarding invitations to birthday parties distributed at school.

V. Approve Minutes: On a G. Armon/L. Mensing motion. Approved 7-0.

VI. Approve Payment of Bills and Wire Transfers: January 2026 On a S. Beyer/L. Mensing motion. Approved 7-0.

VII. District Reports:

A. Website: Strategic Planning & Telling Our Story- Stacy Haase gave an overview of the district website and how and where to navigate to find items of interest to parents as well as the community. Also, our district Strategic Plan is now available on the website for anyone to read.

VIII. Chairperson’s Report:

A. Work Session January 22nd: The board had a discussion regarding the condition of the current buildings and how best to proceed to prepare for a referendum. Fletcher was asked to proceed with getting paperwork ready for a potential August referendum.

B. March Board Meeting – The March board meeting has been rescheduled for March 11th at 6pm at the High School Media Center.

IX. Superintendent’s Report:

A. Legislative Update: The MN State Legislature begins their 2026 (non-budget) session soon. Fletcher will be attending the Day at the Capitol to advocate for public schools on March 3rd.

B. Minnesota School Bus Driver Appreciation Day – February 18th. Fletcher gave a huge thank you to all our drivers and the entire transportation department.

C. Facilities Education Meeting Update – Fletcher and members of the School Board are meeting with numerous groups within the district communities and sharing facts from the Facilities study conducted last spring. Community meetings include Delavan City Council, BE City Council, the retired staff, Senior Citizens, Commissioners, Frost City Council including Council member Elise Volz, the Ministerial Committee, Kiwanis, numerous Fire Departments, golf courses, and 4H Clubs. March and April include Elmore and Winnebago City Councils, UHD Board and various other service clubs.

D. Student School Board Member Update – Student Reps gave updates regarding  a survey to the HS students and staff about what is going well and what can be improved, along with attending the Parent Advisory meeting where they discussed the 7 period day transition and how they are working on setting up a student led lunch club. 

X. Committee Reports:

A. DAT: Member G. Armon updated the board on the data analytics updates regarding the local demographics of our district, housing reports, income reports, and enrollment projections. BEA boasts a 98% cohort survival rate, which means once students come to school at BEAS, 98% of them stay.

B. QComp: Member Franta provided an update on their recent meeting in which a discussion was held regarding how important PLCs are to student success.

C. SPEC: Member Zierke gave a recap of the last meeting where Southern Plains Ed Coop also did a facility survey and they are working on a plan for maintenance changes needed at their building in Fairmont.

XI. Principal Reports:

Dressler – Dressler gave his update for the K7 building that included information regarding the 4th and 5th grade concert. February 19th and 24th are Parent Teacher Conferences.

Sturtz – Sturtz recapped important events that happened in the past month in the K7 building. One event was the Spelling Bee. Upcoming events include 5th grade VIP day and Roller Skating in Pemberton.

Shaffer – Shaffer updated members on the Principals Conference that he attended the end of the month. February 19th is the Sioux Falls Career Fair and will be attended again by Shaffer and Principal Dressler. An upcoming event is Donkey Ball which will be a fundraiser for Buccy Bags. Later on in the month, 9th grade students will have the opportunity to explore Career Navigator.

XII. Curriculum/Instruction Director Update: Director More provided an update on training in January and staff attended LETRS training. ELA curriculums that have been thoroughly reviewed and Arts and Letters has been selected for K5. Winter Benchmark testing is wrapping up.

Action Items

XIII. Approve Faribault County Register as the official District newspaper: On a T. Armon/S. Beyer motion. Approved 7-0.

XIV. Approve the American Indian Parent Advisory Committee (AIPAC) Annual Compliance: On a G. Armon/S. Beyer motion. Approved 7-0.

XV. Approve 2025-2027 Master Agreement with BEAEA: On a S. Beyer/L. Mensing motion. Member K. Zierke abstained from voting and the agreement was approved 6-0.

XVI. Approve Seniority List for Non-Certified for 2025-2026: On a G. Armon/M. Franta motion. Approved 7-0.

XVII. Approve Seniority List for Certified for 2025-2026: On a T. Armon/K. Zierke motion. Approved 7-0.

XVIII. Approve Spring 2026 Coaches: On a S. Beyer/T. Armon motion. Approved 7-0.

XIX. Approve the purchase of K5 ELA Arts and Letters Curriculum ($174,535.13): On a G. Armon/S. Beyer motion. Approved 7-0.

XX. Approve BUCCY Backpack Program Donations: Delavan Fire Department, Craig and Kate Maloney, North Blue Earth Lutheran Church and Compeer Financial: On a K. Zierke/M. Franta motion. Approved 7-0.

XXI. Personnel: On a K. Zierke/G. Armon motion. Approved 7-0.

Approve New Hire: Barbara Carlson- Long Term Guest Teacher, Jan. 19, 2026-Apr. 13, 2026; Brenda Smith- Long Term Guest Teacher, Jan. 19, 2026-Apr. 13, 2026; Antonia Romero- Paraprofessional, Jan. 26, 2026;

Kristine Viesselman- Long Term Guest Teacher, Feb. 12, 2026-May 27, 2026.

Approve Retirement: Sue Schoenfelder- May 29th, 2026.

Approve Resignation: Ava Johnson- Paraprofessional, Jan. 21, 2026. Approve Termination: Tandi Huisenga- Paraprofessional, Jan. 15, 2026.

Approve Lane Change: Trinity Finn- BA+10 to BA+20; JoAnna Helgeson, BA to BA+10; Katie Mullaly, BA+10 to BA+20.

Routine Items:

XXII. Correspondence: None.

XXIII. Other:

XXIV. Adjourn: Chairperson Hauskins adjourned the meeting at 7:12 pm. On a T. Armon/K. Zierke motion. Approved 7-0.

March 23, 2026

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STATE OF MINNESOTA

COUNTY OF FARIBAULT

DISTRICT COURT

FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT

PROBATE DIVISION

Court File No. 22PR26158

In Re: Estate of

Dean W. Oswald,

Decedent.

NOTICE OF AND ORDER FOR

HEARING ON PETITION FOR FORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS

It is Ordered and Notice is given that on April 21, 2026, at 10:30 a.m., a hearing will be held in this Court at 415 N. Main St., Blue Earth, Minnesota, on a petition for the formal probate of an instrument purporting to be the Decedent’s Will dated June 17, 2008, First Codicil to the Will, dated July 10, 2012, Second Codicil to the Will, dated November 18, 2016, and Third Codicil to the Will, dated September 11, 2023, and for the appointment of John Oswald, whose address is 413 E. 5th Street, P.O. Box 61, Blue Earth, MN 50613, as personal representative of the Decedent’s estate in an unsupervised administration.

Any objections to the petition must be raised at the hearing or filed with the Court prior to the hearing. If the petition is proper and no objections are filed or raised, the personal representative will be appointed with the full power to administer the Decedent’s estate, including the power to collect all assets; pay all legal debts, claims, taxes, and expenses; sell real and personal property; and do all necessary acts for the Decedent’s estate.

Notice is further given that, subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the Decedent’s estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court within four (4) months after the date of this notice or the claims

will be barred.

BY THE COURT

Dated: 03/11/2026

Troy G. Timmerman

Judge of District Court

Tammy Bauman

Court Administrator

ERICKSON ZIERKE

KUDERER & MADSEN, PA

Darin G. Haugen

MN# 0320110

114 West Second Street, Fairmont MN 56031

Telephone: (507)238-4711

Facsimile: (507)238-4791

e-mail:

darin.haugen@ezkm.net

ATTORNEY FOR PETITIONER

March 23, 30, 2026

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STATE OF MINNESOTA

COUNTY OF FARIBAULT

FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT

DISTRICT COURT

PROBATE DIVISION

Estate of

Evelyn Ileen Amundson,

aka Evelyn Amundson,

Decedent

Court File No. 22-PR-26-165

NOTICE AND ORDER OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR PROBATE OF WILL AND

APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS

It is Ordered and Notice is given that on April 21, 2026, at 10:30 a.m., a zoom hearing will be held in this Court at 415 N Main Street Blue Earth, Minnesota, for the formal probate of an instrument purporting to be the Will of the Decedent dated, June 20, 2015, and First and Second Codicils to the Will, dated December 29, 2016, and November 19, 2020 (“Will”), and for the appointment of David Amundson, whose address is 45758 70th St, Frost, Minnesota, 56033 as Personal Representative of the Estate of the Decedent in an UNSUPERVISED administration. Any objections to the petition must be filed with the Court prior to or raised at the hearing. If proper and if no objections are filed or raised, the Personal Representative will be appointed with full power to administer the Estate including the power to collect all assets, to pay all legal debts, claims, taxes and expenses, to sell real and personal property, and to do all necessary acts for the Estate.

Notice is also given that (subject to Minnesota Statutes section 524.3-801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the Personal Representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred.

A charitable beneficiary may request notice of the probate proceedings be given to the Attorney General pursuant to Minnesota Statutes section 501B.41, subdivision 5.

BY THE COURT

Dated: 03/11/2025

Troy G. Timmerman

Judge of District Court

Tammy Bauman

Court Administrator

Attorney for Petitioner

Daniel L. Lundquist

FRUNDT, LUNDQUIST

& GUSTAFSON, LTD.

117 West 5th Street

PO Box 95

Blue Earth, MN, 56013

Attorney License No: 0348168

Telephone: (507) 526-2177

FAX: (507) 526-4477

Email:

dlundquist@flglawfirm.com

March 23, 30, 2026

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CITY OF ELMORE

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a Public Hearing will be held on April 13, 2026, during the regular Elmore City Council meeting, which begins at 6:30 pm in the Library Community Room, (back of Library), to hear comments and to decide upon a variance as requested by Dale and Sheryl Aukes.

The Aukes’ propose to build a 6 ft high fence around house at 203 South Henry Street, (code is 3′ high in the front) on the east side of S. Henry Street.

This notice is sent and published in accordance with the City Code of Ordinances to provide you with the opportunity to state your opinion regarding the proposed project either in writing or in person should you desire to do so.

BY ORDER OF THE

ELMORE CITY COUNCIL:

Traci Tischer,

Deputy City Clerk

March 23, 2026

____________________________

CITY OF BLUE EARTH

ORDINANCE 26 – 03

AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SUBSECTION 250.11

OF THE BLUE EARTH CITY CODE

The City Council of the City of Blue Earth does hereby ordain as follows:

SECTION I

That Subsection 250.11, Subd. 1 of the Blue Earth City Code is hereby amended to state the following:

250.11. Fitness Center Board.

Subd. 1. Establishment and Composition. The management of the Fitness Center is hereby vested in a Board consisting of seven (7) members subject to the mandates of the City Council. Six (6) members of the Board shall be members of the general community, appointed by the Mayor and approved by the Council. One (1) member shall be a member of the City Council. All members shall serve staggered three (3) year terms with three (3) new members being appointed each year.

SECTION II

This Ordinance shall be effective immediately upon its passage and publication.

PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLUE EARTH BY A VOTE OF (7) IN FAVOR AND (0) AGAINST ON THIS 16th DAY OF MARCH 2026.

/s/ Richard Scholtes, Mayor

Attest /s/ Dawn Collins,

City Administrator

March 23, 2026

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FARIBAULT COUNTY

BOARD OF

COMMISSIONERS

SYNOPSIS

MARCH 03, 2026

1. All members present. The pledge of allegiance was recited.

2. Approved synopsis and official proceedings of the February 17, 2026 regular, drainage, and joint drainage meetings, and February 23, 2026 public hearing.

3. Approved agenda of March 3, 2026.

4. Public comment was received from H. Schutt in regard to author book signing taking place locally within the county.

5. Approved acceptance of low bid from R&E Enterprises of Mankato, Inc. for SAP 022-599-131, etal 2026 Bridges project in the amount of $1,977,468.92

6. Scheduled Financial Audit Review work session for 9:00 a.m. on Monday, March 30th.

7. Approved training requests from J. Luhmann for MCHAA Conference in St. Cloud, MN; K.

Hendrickson for AMC Leadership Summit at Grandview Lodge in Nisswa, MN.

8. Approved payment of Audit/Aux. list totaling $658,511.69.

9. Approved updates to Training Request Form and Chapter 10-Employee Training & Travel Policy as presented.

Discussion was held concerning the following:

1. T. Doering and D. Wick met regarding Public Works business.

2. A. Shoff met regarding HR business.

Complete minutes are on file in the Central Services Office.

The meeting was recessed to March 17, 2026.

William Groskreutz,

Acting Chair

Brian Hov,

Clerk to the Board

March 23, 2026

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STATE OF MINNESOTA

DISTRICT COURT

COUNTY OF FARIBAULT

FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT

Case Type 14 – Other Civil

Mortgage Foreclosure

By Action

Court File No. 22-CV-24-336

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE

UNDER JUDGMENT AND DECREE

Freedom Mortgage Corporation,

Plaintiff,

vs.

Virgil Endris, Misty Wright, Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, United States of America, acting through the Rural Housing Service, and all other persons unknown claiming any right, title, estate, interest or lien in the real estate described in the complaint herein, John Doe, Mary Roe,

Defendant(s).

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that under and by virtue of a Judgment and Decree in the above entitled action, dated April 16, 2025, and entered on April 16, 2025, a certified copy of which has been delivered to me directing the sale of the premises hereinafter described to satisfy the amount found and adjudged due to said Plaintiff in the above entitled action from Defendant(s) Virgil Endris and Misty Wright, the Sheriff of Faribault County, will sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, on May 19, 2026, at 10:00 AM, at the Faribault County Sheriff’s Office, Civil Division, Sheriff’s Office, 320 Dr. H. Russ Street, Blue Earth, MN, said county and state, the premises and real estate described in said Judgment and Decree, commonly known as 40 2nd Avenue NW, Wells, MN 56097 and legally described as:

Lot (10) in Block (1) in Clark W. Thompson’s Addition to Wells in accordance with the Plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder Faribault County, Minnesota, PID# 305860100.

THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES SECTION 582.032 DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN 5 UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.

Dated: 3/13/2026

Scott Adams, as Sheriff of

Faribault County, Minnesota

By Emily Bonin, Deputy

Date: March 3, 2026

HALLIDAY, WATKINS

& MANN, P.C.

/s/ Michael V Schleisman

Michael V Schleisman

Attorney ID # 0394992

michael@hwmlawfirm.com

1333 Northland Drive,

Suite 205

Mendota Heights, MN 55120

801-355-2886

Attorney for Plaintiff

March 23, 30, April 6, 13, 20, 27, 2026

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

County Ditch No. 41

Lateral 162 Repair

Faribault County, MN

RECEIPT AND OPENING OF PROPOSALS: Proposals for the work described below will be received online through QuestCDN.com until 10:00 a.m. on April 14, 2026, at which time the bids will be opened and publicly read through Microsoft Teams. Please use the link or call-in number and conference ID below to see and/or hear the bid opening results:

Microsoft Teams Meeting Link: https://tinyurl.com/yrxx4irr

Meeting ID: 286 358 877 108 4; Passcode: DB2ok6X6

Call: +1 612-428-8778; Phone Conference ID: 848 584 701#

DESCRIPTION OF WORK: The work includes the construction of approximately:

• • • • •

6-12″ Drain Tile 400LF

• • • • •

24“-36” Drain Tile 3,400LF

• • • • •

Intake Risers 4Each

• • • • •

Random Rip Rap Cl III

74Ton

• • • • •

Erosion Control

• • • • •

together with numerous related items of work, all in accordance with Plans and Specifications.

COMPLETION OF WORK: All work under the Contract must be complete by December 18, 2026.

PLAN HOLDERS LIST, ADDENDUMS AND BID TABULATION: The plan holders list, addendums and bid tabulations will be available for download on-line at www.questcdn.com or www.bolton-menk.com.

TO OBTAIN BID DOCUMENTS: Complete digital project bidding documents are available at www.questcdn.com or www.bolton-menk.com. You may view the digital plan documents for free by entering Quest project #10118400 on the website’s Project Search page. Documents may be downloaded for $50.00. Please contact QuestCDN.com at 952-233-1632 or info@questcdn.com for assistance in free membership registration, viewing, downloading, and working with this digital project information.

BID SUBMITTAL: A bid shall be submitted online no later than the date and time prescribed. For this project, the Owner will only be accepting online electronic bids through QuestCDN. To access the electronic bid form, download the project document and click the online bidding button at the top of the advertisement. Prospective bidders must be on the plan holders list through QuestCDN for bids to be accepted.

RESPONSIBLE CONTRACTOR: All prospective contractors must comply with the minimum criteria for a “responsible contractor” as defined in Minn. Stat. § 16C.285, subd. 3. A false statement under oath verifying compliance with any of the minimum criteria will make the contractor ineligible for the project and may result in contract termination.

BID SECURITY: A Proposal Bond in the amount of not less than 5 percent of the total amount bid, drawn in favor of Faribault County shall accompany each bid.

OWNER’S RIGHTS RESERVED: The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any irregularities and informalities therein and to award the Contract to other than the lowest bidder if, in their discretion, the interest of the Owner would be best served thereby.

DATED: March 17, 2026

/s/Merissa Lore

Drainage Manager

March 23, 2026

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