NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage:

DATE OF MORTGAGE: July 26, 2013

MORTGAGOR: Rick R. Dopp and Christina Dopp, Husband and Wife.

MORTGAGEE: The Huntington National Bank successor by merger with TCF National Bank.

DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded August 20, 2013 Faribault County Recorder, Document No. 363121.

ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: NONE

TRANSACTION AGENT: NONE

TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: NONE

LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: TCF National Bank

RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: The Huntington National Bank

MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 40577 State Highway 109, Delavan, MN 56023

TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 050340501

LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY:

REAL PROPERTY IN FARIBAULT COUNTY, MINNESOTA, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: A TRACT OF LAND IN THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER, SW 1/4 OF SE 1/4, OF SECTION THIRTY-FOUR, 34, IN TOWNSHIP ONE HUNDRED FOUR, 104, NORTH, RANGE TWENTY-SEVEN, 27, WEST OF THE FIFTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN IN THE COUNTY OF FARIBAULT AND STATE OF MINNESOTA, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER, SE 1/4, OF SAID SECTION THIRTY-FOUR, 34, TOWNSHIP ONE HUNDRED FOUR, 104, NORTH, RANGE TWENTY-SEVEN, 27, THENCE NORTH 0 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST, ASSUMED BEARING, ALONG THE WEST LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER, SE 1/4, A DISTANCE OF 525.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 56 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST A DISTANCE OF 525.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 525.00 FEET TO THE SOUTH LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER, SE 1/4; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 56 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER, SE 1/4, A DISTANCE OF 525.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.

COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Faribault

ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $92,000.00

AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $85,204.21

That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof;

PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows:

DATE AND TIME OF SALE: September 12, 2024 at 10:00 AM

PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff’s Office, Faribault County Jail, 320 Dr. H. Russ Street, Blue Earth, MN

to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys’ fees allowed by law subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. §580.07.

TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on March 12, 2025, unless that date falls on a weekend  or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032.

MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None

“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 FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.”

Dated: July 8, 2024

The Huntington National Bank

Mortgagee/

Assignee of Mortgagee

LIEBO, WEINGARDEN,

DOBIE & BARBEE, P.L.L.P.

Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee

4500 Park Glen Road #300

Minneapolis, MN 55416

(952) 925-6888

104 – 24-004241 FC

IN THE EVENT REQUIRED BY FEDERAL LAW: THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR.

July 15, 22, 29, August 5, 12, 19, 2024

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Blue Earth Area

SPECIAL School Board Minutes

July 8th, 2024

A Special Board Meeting of the Board of Education of Blue Earth Area, I.S.D. #2860 was held on Monday, July 8th, 2024 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 with Superintendent M. Fletcher 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, J. Eckles, L. Mensing, M. Franta, and K. Zierke. Absent: S. Beyer, T. Armon and Student Rep. R. Machacek.

July 8, 2024

6:00 P.M.

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 an Eckles/Mensing motion. Approved 5-0.

IV. Public Input: Two community members addressed the Board.

V. Approve Minutes: On a Zierke/Eckles motion. Approved 5-0.

VI. District Reports:

Stacy Haase – Technology – An update was given on technology traffic through social media and the district website with some specific statics from social media interaction shared. Also, the status of the district’s conversion from JMC to the new Student Information System, Infinite Campus was discussed and how information on Artificial Intelligence (AI) is used as a learning tool.

VII. Chairperson’s Report:

A. Superintendent Goals were discussed. A date for a future work session will be determined in August to continue the discussion.

VIII. Superintendent’s Report:

A. Negotiations Update – Non-Certified AFSCFE negotiations to begin on July 22nd, 2024.

B. Fall Staffing – Fletcher and Dressler to attend a job fair at Nortech for non-certified staff. Current openings for certified staff were discussed.

IX. Committee Reports: None

Action Items

X. Approve Misc. Pay Rates for 2024-2025: A brief discussion was held regarding guest teacher pay rates and a decision was made to remove the sliding scale and replace with $175/day. On a Zierke/Eckles motion. Approved 5-0.

XI. Approve Activity/Meal Rates for 2024-2025: On a Mensing/Zierke motion. Approved 5-0.

XII. Approve Board Member Reimbursement Rates: On an Eckles/Mensing motion. Approved 5-0.

A. $600 Annual for Chair and Clerk

B. $50 Per Meeting Up to 1/2 Day Meeting

C. $150 Per Full Day Meeting

XIII. Personnel: On a Zierke/Eckles motion. Approved 5-0.

A. Approve New Hire: Kaytlyn Wensauer, Elementary Teacher, 1.0 FTE; Madison Armstrong, Elementary Teacher, 1.0 FTE

B. Approve Resignation: Robyn Beach-Olson , Elementary Teacher, June 21, 2024

C. Approve Retirement: Gary Gack, Bus Driver, June 5th, 2024

Routine Items:

XIV. Correspondence: None

XV. Other:

XVI. Adjourn: Chairperson Hauskins adjourned the meeting at 6:50 pm on a Zierke/Eckles motion. Approved 5-0.

August 19, 2024

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NOTICE OF SURPLUS EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE

BY SEALED BID

Prairieland Solid Waste Management has the following surplus equipment available for purchase by a public, sealed bid on a final sale, as-is basis.

2010 Wilkins Walking Floor Compactor Transfer Trailer

Bidders may inspect the equipment at Prairieland Solid Waste Management, 801 East 5th Street North, Truman, MN 56088 prior to submitting a bid by contacting the Prairieland Solid Waste Management to schedule an appointment at (507) 776-3232.

A sealed bid is required for this piece of equipment and must contain the minimum bid for it to be accepted. Your submittal should include the amount you wish to bid, name, address and a telephone number that you can be reached at if you are the successful bidder.

The minimum bid required is $7,500.00.

Sealed bids must be received by 4:00 p.m. on August 23, 2024. Sealed bids received by the due date will be publicly opened and announced on Monday, August 26, 2024 at Prairieland Solid Waste Management. 

Bids can be dropped off or mailed to:

Prairieland Solid Waste

Management

801 East 5th Street North

PO Box 100

Truman, MN 56088

Please note “Prairieland Solid Waste Management – Sealed Bid” on the front of the envelope.

Terms and Conditions: Payment shall be made in the form of a cashier’s check or a money order payable to Prairieland Solid Waste Management. Successful bidder(s) shall be notified by Prairieland Solid Waste Management and shall have 24 hours to respond to the award. The successful bidder(s) shall make all arrangements and bear all costs for removal/delivery of equipment, which shall occur no later than ten (10) days after receipt of the award. The failure of the successful bidder(s) to pay or remove items is cause for rejection of all future bids from that party, and the next successful bidder will be notified. Prairieland Solid Waste Management reserves the right to reject any or all bids without explanation.

For questions, please contact Prairieland Solid Waste Management at (507) 776-3232.

August 19, 2024

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STATE OF MINNESOTA

COUNTY OF FARIBAULT

DISTRICT COURT

JUDICIAL DISTRICT: FIFTH

Court File Number:

22-PR-24-358

CASE TYPE: PROBATE

In Re the Estate of

Bonnetta Rochefort,

Decedent (Deceased Person)

NOTICE AND ORDER FOR HEARING ON PETITION FOR DESCENT OF PROPERTY

A Petition for Determination of Descent has been filed with this court. The Petition states that the Decedent died more than three years ago leaving property in Minnesota. It requests the probate of Decedent’s last Will, if any, and for the descent of such property to be determined and assigned by this court to the persons entitled to the property.

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 petition may be granted.

It is ordered and notice is given that on September 17, 2024, at 10:30 a.m., a hearing will be held at the Faribault County Courthouse, Blue Earth, Minnesota, via Zoom, to hear the petition.

Notice shall be given to all interested persons (Minn. Stat. § 524.1-401) and persons who have filed a demand for notice (Minn. Stat. § 524.3-204).

Notice shall be given by publishing this Notice and Order as provided by law and by: mailing a copy of this Notice and Order at least 14 days prior to the hearing date.

BY THE COURT

Dated: 08/05/2024

Troy G. Timmerman

Judge of District Court

August 19, 26, 2024

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