STATE OF MINNESOTA

COUNTY OF FARIBAULT

FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT

DISTRICT COURT

PROBATE DIVISION

Court File No. 22-PR-24-449

Estate of

Debra Marie Salic,

aka Debra M. Salic,

aka Deb Salic,

Decedent

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 represents that the Decedent died more than three years ago, leaving property in Minnesota and requests the probate of Decedent’s last Will (if any), and the descent of such property 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 no objections are filed or raised, the Petition may be granted.

IT IS ORDERED and Notice is further given, that the Petition will be heard on October 1 2024, at 10:30 a.m., by this Court at 415 N Main St Blue Earth, Minnesota.

1. Notice shall be given to all interested persons (MINN. STAT.§ 524.1-401) and persons who have filed a demand for notice pursuant to Minnesota Statutes section 524.3-204.

2. 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: 08/29/2024

Troy G. Timmerman

Judge of District Court

Kelly Iverson

Court Administrator

Attorney for Petitioner

Ryan A. Gustafson

FRUNDT, LUNDQUIST & GUSTAFSON, LTD.

117 West 5th Street

PO Box 95

Blue Earth, MN, 56013

Attorney License No: 0392220

Telephone: (507) 526-2177

FAX: (507) 526-4477

Email:

rgustafson@flglawfirm.com

September 9, 16, 2024

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STATE OF MINNESOTA

COUNTY OF FARIBAULT

DISTRICT COURT

FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT

Court File No. 22-PR-24-438

In Re: Estate of

Ardys Frandle, decedent

NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is given that an Application for Informal Probate of Will and Informal Appointment of

Personal Representative was filed with the Registrar, along with a Will dated 4-25-2011. The

Registrar accepted the application and informally appointed Steven Frandle, whose address is 47459 10th St, Frost, MN 56033, to serve as the personal representative of the Decedent’s estate.

Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Any objection to the appointment of the personal representative must be filed with the Court, and any properly filed objection will be heard by the Court after notice is provided to interested persons of the date of hearing on the objection.

Unless objections are filed, and unless the Court orders otherwise, the personal representative has the full power to administer the estate, including, after thirty (30) days from the issuance of letters testamentary, the power to sell, encumber, lease, or distribute any interest in real estate owned by the Decedent.

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.

Dated: August 29, 2024

Janelle Munsterman,

Registrar

Johnson Berens & Wilson

James A Wilson

MN#117699

Box 271, Fairmont, MN 56031

Telephone: 507-235-5544

e-mail: jim@jbwlaw.com

ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE

September 9, 16, 2024

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STATE OF MINNESOTA

COUNTY OF FARIBAULT

DISTRICT COURT

FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT

PROBATE DIVISION

Court File No. 22-PR-24- 445

Estate of

LaVonne J. Jones,

Decedent

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

APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS (ANCILLARY PROCEEDING)

It is Ordered and Notice is given that on October 22 , 2024, 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, February 25, 2024, (‘Will’), and for the appointment of Laurie Oelke

whose address is 6677 440th Ave, Blue Earth, MN, 56013 and Bohn Oelke, whose address is 6677 440th Ave, Blue Earth, MN, 56013 as Ancillary Personal Representatives 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 Representatives will be appointed with power to administer the assets of the Estate in Minnesota including the power to collect all assets, pay all legal debts, claims, taxes and expenses, and sell real and personal property, and 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 Representatives or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred.

BY THE COURT

Dated: 09/9/2024

Troy G. Timmerman

Judge of District Court

Kelly Iverson

Court Administrator

Attorney for Petitioner

Ryan A. Gustafson

FRUNDT, LUNDQUIST & GUSTAFSON, LTD.

117 West 5th Street

PO Box 95

Blue Earth, MN, 56013

Attorney License No: 0392220

Telephone: (507) 526-2177

FAX: (507) 526-4477

Email:

rgustafson@flglawfirm.com

September 16, 23, 2024

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Blue Earth Area SPECIAL School Board Minutes

August 12, 2024

A Board Meeting of the Board of Education of Blue Earth Area, I.S.D. #2860 was held on Monday, August 12th, 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, K. Zierke. S. Beyer, T. Armon and Student Rep. R. Machacek.

August 12, 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: Agenda was amended with the addition of a lane change. Franta made a motion to add an agenda item to the meeting to address the loss of teachers. Second by Zierke. Discussion was had to plan a working session at a later time. Motion failed on a vote of 2-5. A motion was made by Franta to add an agenda item to gather more information about guest teachers. Motion failed due to a lack of second. On a Beyer/Armon motion, agenda was approved on a 6-1 vote.

IV. Public Input: Bryce Hanson addressed the board.

V. Approve Minutes: On an Eckles/Mensing motion. Approved 7-0.

VI. Approve Payment of Bills and Wire Transfers: June and July, 2024. On a Zierke/Eckles motion. Approved 7-0.

VII. District Reports: None.

VIII. Chairperson’s Report: 

Board Work Session, August 19th at 5:30 pm.

Reminder of Board policy regarding public input.

IX. Superintendent’s Report:  

A. Back to School Workshops: New hires start on August 14th with workshops. There was a brief discussion regarding the mentoring process. Fletcher also reviewed the fall workshops for all teachers and the Staff Breakfast on August 22nd and meetings in the PAC following.

B. Infinite Campus (IC) Rollout: IC was rolled out to all staff and parents.

C. Board Filing Window: Window for filing is from July 30th – August 13th.

D. High School Commons Floor: A brief tour was given to see the new Commons Floor and a brief review of summer facilities projects.

X. Committee Reports: 

DAT – Eckles gave an update on the meeting was held on July 26th.

Negotiations Committee – Non Certified Meeting, August 22nd, 2024.

XI. Principal’s Report:

Dressler – Training is being held for Paras by Southern Plains, new staff starting on August 14th. Kudos shared to the custodial staff for their hard work over the summer. Back to school conferences will be held August 26th and 27th.

Shafer – Shared about new hires, 8th grade orientation is being held on Thursday, August 15th. Bucs Bash is Wednesday, August 21st from 4:30 – 7 pm. Student schedules and Chromebooks will be distributed that evening.

Assistant – Mr. Sturtz shared an update on his summer training and staffing and scheduling.

XII. Curriculum/Instruction Director Report:  Schmidt gave an update on LETRS/READ Act training as well as Math PD.

XIII. Activity Director Update: Armstrong gave details about the upcoming fall activities and that fall participation is up from 2023-24. He also reviewed eSports and Drone Racing – 2 new activities this fall.

Action Items:  

XIV. Approve Elementary, Middle School & High School Handbooks: On a Beyer/Eckles motion. Approved 7-0.

XV. Approve Fall Coaches 2024: One volunteer coach added to the Football coaching team. On a Zierke/Beyer motion. Approved 7-0.

XVI. Approve Crisis Management Plan: On a Mensing/Zierke motion. Approved 7-0.

XVII. Approve 2024-2026 Contract with Bus Drivers: On a Beyer/Eckles motion. Approved 7-0.

XVIII. Personnel: On an Eckles/Armon motion. Approved 7-0.

Approve Resignation: Samantha Landsteiner, Elementary Teacher, 7.31.24; Monica Robbins, Elementary Paraprofessional, 7.16.24; Taylor Robbins, Elementary Paraprofessional, 7.16.24; Savannah Lane, Elementary Paraprofessional, 7.11.24; Carissa Maday, HS Math Teacher, 7.30.24.

Approve Lane Change: Nick Milbrandt, BA+20 to BA+30; Lindsay Norman, BA to BA+10

New Hires: Krystle Gapol, HS Paraprofessional; Rachel Koopmeiners, Elementary Teacher; Emma Fischer; HS Ag Teacher; Linda Garza; HS Paraprofessional; Amanda Walters; Elementary Art Teacher.

Approve Contract: Rachel Petersen,Gifted/Talented Teacher;

Nick Milbrandt, FFA Advisor; Jessica Holland, Student Support Coordinator.

Approve Retirement: Karen Hougen, Accountant, 7.31.24.

Routine Items:  

XIX. Correspondence:  Positive feedback given on the energy surrounding back to school events and a positive experience with the new Infinite Campus rollout to parents. Elementary party on the 26th.

XX. Other:  

XXI. Adjourn: Chairperson Hauskins adjourned the meeting at 7:07 pm on an Armon/Mensing motion. Approved 7-0.

September 16, 2024

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Blue Earth Area School Board Work Session Minutes

August 19, 2024

A Work Session of the Board of Education of Blue Earth Area, I.S.D. #2860 was held on Monday, August 19th, 2024 at 5:30 pm.

Board Members and Superintendent M. Fletcher were present for the work session at the meeting location: Blue Earth Area High School Media Center 1125 Highway 169 N Blue Earth, MN 56013. 

Members present: S Hauskins, K. Zierke, S. Beyer, J. Eckles, L. Mensing, T. Armon, and M. Franta.

August 19th, 2024

5:30 P.M.

Chairperson Hauskins opened the work session meeting at 5:31 p.m.

Agenda items discussed:

Overview of building project with Kraus Anderson and ISG.

MSBA: Resources for School Board Members and Superintendents for goals and standards-based Superintendent evaluations.

Chairperson Hauskins adjourned the work session at 8:15 pm.

September 16, 2024

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Water Treatment

Facility Improvements

Blue Earth Light &

Water – Blue Earth, MN

RECEIPT AND OPENING OF PROPOSALS: Proposals for the work described below will be received online through QuestCDN.com until 2:00 p.m. on October 10, 2024, at which time the bids will be opened and publicly read at the office of Blue Earth Light & Water general manager, Blue Earth Light & Water, 125 E. 7th Street, Blue Earth, MN 56013.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK: The work includes the construction of the following, together with numerous related items of work, all in accordance with the Contract Documents:

1. Construction of a new reverse osmosis building, clearwell, reservoir, reclaim tank, and associated equipment, chemical feed, and appurtenances.

2. Renovation of the existing treatment facility components, including the mechanical aerator, detention tank, concrete filters, and replacement of the existing chemical feed systems. Miscellaneous renovations to the existing treatment facility building and systems.

3. Furnish and install new power distribution and generation equipment, electrical systems, process controls, and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems.

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5. Various other trades associated with the above work including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, controls, painting and coating systems, and civil site improvements.

COMPLETION OF WORK: The work must be substantially complete within six-hundred seventy (670) calendar days after receipt of the Notice to Proceed, and all work completed and ready for final payment within seven-hundred thirty (730) calendar days after receipt of the Notice to Proceed.

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.

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BID SUBMITTAL: A bid shall be submitted online no later than the date and time prescribed. For this project, the City 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.

BID SECURITY: A Proposal Bond in the amount of not less than 5 percent of the total amount bid, drawn in favor of Blue Earth Light & Water shall accompany each bid.

STATE AND FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS: This project is being funded by the Minnesota Public Facilities Authority (PFA) State Revolving Loan Fund and the City of Blue Earth, Minnesota. The project is subject to the State of Minnesota and Federal Prevailing Wage Rates, American Iron and Steel (AIS) provisions, and other applicable State and Federal Requirements as specified.

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: September 3, 2024

/S/Tim Stoner

Blue Earth Light & Water General Manager

September 16, 2024

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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.

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NOTICE OF POSTPONEMENT OF MORTGAGE

FORECLOSURE SALE

Pursuant to the provisions of Minnesota Statutes 580.07, the foregoing foreclosure sale is postponed until October 24, 2024 at 10:00 AM at the Sheriff’s Office, Faribault County Jail, 320 Dr. H. Russ Street, Blue Earth, MN, in said county and state.

Dated: September 10, 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.

September 16, 2024

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