Public Notices September 9, 2026
OFFICE OF THE MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE
CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME
Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333
The filing of an assumed name does not provide a user with exclusive rights to that name. The filing is required for consumer protection in order to enable consumers to be able to identify the true owner of a business.
ASSUMED NAME:
Staples Southside Mini Mart
PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS:
223 6th St SE
Staples, MN 56479 USA
APPLICANTS(S):
Name:
Mini Enterprise LLC
Address:
715 8th St SE
Staples, MN 56479 USA
If you submit an an attachment, it will be incorporated into this document. If the attachment conflicts with the information specifically set forth in this document, this document supersedes the data referenced in the attachment.:
By typing my name, I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath.
SIGNED BY:
Ashley Ottomoeller
MAILING ADDRESS:
715 8th St SE
Staples, MN 56479
EMAIL FOR OFFICIAL NOTICES:
Work Item 1664182300025
Original File Number 1664182300025
STATE OF MINNESOTA
OFFICE OF THE
SECRETARY OF STATE
FILED
08/26/2026
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NOTICE
WADENA COUNTY
PLANNING COMMISSION
PUBLIC HEARING TO REVIEW DRAFT UPDATE TO THE 2013 COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
Notice is hereby given that on Thursday, the 17th day of September, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. the Planning Commission will hold a public hearing in the Auditorium of the Wadena County Courthouse to review the draft update to the 2013 County Comprehensive Plan.
The full context of this amendment can be found on the County website calendar at www.co.wadena.mn.us by clicking on the date on the calendar date at the bottom of the page and following the Planning Commission Meeting link or under the News Flash and following the link. All persons interested are invited to attend said hearing and be heard on this matter. Written correspondence must be received by the Wadena County Zoning Office, 415 Jefferson St. S., Room 234, Wadena, MN 56482 before close of business the day of the hearing in order to be accepted and must include the full name and address of the person sending the correspondence in order to be accepted for presentation to the Planning Commission at the public hearing. The correspondence may be submitted in person, by U.S. Mail, or by e-mail to the Zoning Office but it MUST include the required information.
Wadena County
Planning Commission
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Minutes of the Meeting of the Todd County Board of Commissioners held AUG. 4, 2026
Public Comment
Steve Berscheit appeared on behalf of his mother Dorreen Berscheit to address concerns regarding his request for abatement of property taxes due to a postal change that affected the homestead on his mother’s property. The postal change was for mailing purposes only and there was no legal change of residence.
Call to Order
The Todd County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s Board Room in the City of Long Prairie, MN on the 4th day of August, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Byers. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. All Commissioners were present.
Approval of Agenda
On motion by Denny and second by Becker, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To adopt the agenda as presented with the removal of item 8.1 Long Prairie River Watershed Collaborative Fiscal Agent Agreement.
Consent Agenda
On motion by Neumann and second by Noska, the following motions and resolution were introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:
To approve the Todd County Board of Commissioner’s Meeting Minutes for July 21, 2026 as presented.
Accept the resignation of FT jailer Beau Herzig effective 8/10/2026.
Accept the resignation of Investigator Travis Winter effective 8/02/2026.
Accept the resignation of Admin assistant Megan Sovich effective 7/31/2026.
Hire Abby Pearcy for the PT Correctional Officer position at a wage of $26.36 per hour Grade 6/F step A start date TBD.
GAMBLING PERMIT – IVY’S LEGACY FOUNDATION
WHEREAS, the Todd County Board of Commissioners are establishing their approval for a Gambling Permit for the Ivy’s Legacy Foundation through this resolution;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Todd County Board of Commissioners approve a Gambling Permit for the Ivy’s Legacy Foundation to hold a raffle event at The Shed in Kandota Township at the address 10098 County 11, Sauk Centre, MN on October 30, 2026.
Commissioners
The Todd County Board of Commissioners recognized the County employees who have met milestones of years of service during the second quarter of 2026.
Auditor-Treasurer
On motion by Denny and second by Becker, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous Roll Call vote: To approve the July 2026 Auditor Warrants number (ACH) 906187 through 906243 in the amount of $1,058,316.16 (Manual) 1408 through 1448 in the amount of $2,057,297.34 and (Regular) 246694 through 246841 in the amount of $953,634.03 for a total of $4,069,247.53.
On motion by Noska and second by Neumann, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous Roll Call vote: To approve the Commissioner Warrants number (ACH) 404613 through 404630 in the amount of $84,309.54 and (Regular) 59970 through 60003 in the amount of $176,347.21 for a total of $260,656.75.
On motion by Becker and second by Denny, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous Roll Call vote: To approve the Health & Human Services Commissioner Warrants number (ACH) 807722 through 807751 and (Regular) 714344 through 714389 for a total of $219,551.44.
On motion by Noska and second by Becker, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous Roll Call vote: To approve the Health & Human Services SSIS Warrants number (ACH) 602064 through 602072 and (Regular) 519044 through 519062 for a total amount of $78,113.97.
On motion by Neumann and second by Denny, the following resolution was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:
TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM COUNTY DITCH FUND TO GENERAL REVENUE FUND
WHEREAS, The County Ditch Authority has approved to have the hours worked by the County Ditch Inspector charged back to that ditch, and;
WHEREAS, the calculations have been made for the County Ditch Inspector’s time for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 per attached copy;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Todd County Board of Commissioners approve the transfer of $5,573.75 from the Fund 40-County Ditch Fund to the Fund 01-General Revenue Fund per the attached list.
County Ditch/Ag Inspector
On motion by Denny and second by Noska, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: Acting as the Todd County Ditch Authority acknowledge receipt of Hold Harmless Agreement applications from Wally and Lorie Miller and Triple M Dairy Inc to clean a portion of County Ditch 33 in Section 29 Reynolds Township.
On motion by Noska and second by Becker, the following resolution was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:
Hold Harmless Agreement - Ditch Maintenance & Replace Private Crossing - County Ditch 11
WHEREAS, David and Edna Bontrager are requesting to maintain approximately 3,906 feet of the Main Ditch, and replace a private crossing, on CD11, parcel 26-0006701 Ward Twp, section 7. A Hold Harmless Agreement has been signed and submitted to the Ditch Authority, and;
WHEREAS, an onsite inspection has been done, and;
WHEREAS, applicant is allowed to maintain the drainage ditch to the original width and depth. An improvement by lowering or widening the ditch bottom is not allowed. Sediment and vegetation can only be removed to the extent of the original ditch bottom elevation. Spoil may be side cast and leveled, staying within 16-1/2 feet of the ditch, or moved to an approved upland site. Applicant will remove a failing private culvert crossing on the SE4 NE4 of the parcel and will install a new culvert approximately 700 feet south of existing crossing near the south property line. This culvert will be required to match the hydraulic capacity of a 36” CMP culvert.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Todd County Ditch Authority gives permission to David and Edna Bontrager to maintain a portion of the Main Ditch of CD11 located on parcel 26-0006701, and to replace a failing private crossing. The maintenance will be done on their own property at their own expense.
Health & Human Services
On motion by Denny and second by Noska, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the Public Health Nurse job description revision.
On motion by Becker and second by Noska, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve FFY2027 Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program Grant Contract & Internal Controls Documentation.
Administration
On motion by Noska and second by Neumann, the following resolution was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:
2027 Non-Union
Employees and Appointed Officials Salaries
WHEREAS, the Todd County Board of Commissioners are responsible for setting the compensation of county employees and appointed officials, and;
WHEREAS, the Todd County Board of Commissioners desire to follow the same pattern bargained with unions for the non-union regular full-time employees and appointed officials, and;
WHEREAS, a 3.0 percent (% )general wage increase will take effect on the first day of the first full pay period in January 2027, applicable to all regular full-time employees whose salaries do not exceed the maximum of the salary schedule.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Todd County Board of Commissioners authorize the that a 3.0 percent (%) general wage increase will take effect on the first day of the first full pay period in January 2027, applicable to all regular full-time employees whose salaries do not exceed the maximum of the salary schedule.
On motion by Noska and second by Denny, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To update the Public Works Organizational Chart to reflect the removal of the Ditch/Ag Inspector position from the Public Works Department organizational structure and establish it as a separate department, Ditch/Ag Inspector.
On motion by Noska and second by Denny, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the reclassification of the HR Assistant Position from 4/D to 5/E.
County Auditor-Treasurer’s Report
The County Auditor-Treasurer reported that the Primary Election will be held on August 11 with our office open for absentee voting additional hours this weekend. Election Judge training classes have been completed. Voters seeking information about voting are recommended to visit the mnvotes.gov website. Announced that the 2027 County Program Aid amount has been certified lower than the 2026 allotment.
County Coordinator’s Report
The County Coordinator reported attending meetings including employee safety trainings, childcare, personnel and Paycom.
County Commissioner’s Report
The Commissioners reported on meetings and events attended.
Commissioner Becker attended meetings including the Facilities, Safety, Safety Training,and Regional Emergency Management.
Commissioner Denny has attended meetings including Prairie Lakes, Central Emergency Services and Personnel.
Commissioner Noska has attended meetings including the upcoming Employee Picnic.
Commissioner Byers attended meetings including Facilities, Safety and Personnel.
Commissioner Neumann attended meetings including Sauk River Watershed, CMCOA and CPT.
Recess
On motion by Noska and second by Denny, the meeting was recessed until August 18, 2026.
AUDITOR WARRANTS
VENDOR NAME $ AMOUNT
ACLIFTON LARSONALLEN,
LLP $20,265.00
CORBIN PICKAR EXC INC 6,925.00
GREAT RIVER REGIONAL
LIBRARY 90,634.25
LONG PRAIRIE OIL
COMPANY 5,637.71
LONG PRAIRIE SANITATION
INC 4,673.25
PETERS LAW OFFICE,
P.A 4,600.00
PICTOMETRY INTERNATIONAL
CORP 43,100.00
PRAIRIE LAKES MUNICIPAL
SOLID WASTE AUTH 98,136.20
REGENTS OF THE UNIV
OF MN 45,062.50
STEP 13,253.75
TODD COUNTY MIS DEPT 3,446.40
24 PAYMENTS LESS
THAN $2000 13,845.02
A.W. RESEARCH LABORATORIES,
INC 2,780.00
CENTRA CARE 13,350.31
CENTRAL SPECIALTIES
INC 391,307.43
CITY OF BROWERVILLE 9,704.66
CLIFTON LARSONALLEN,
LLP 7,959.00
COUNTIES PROVIDING
TECHNOLOGY 7,448.00
ESTRADA/ELIAZAR &
ESMERALDA 27,786.75
FLEET SERVICES/WEX
BANK 12,140.01
MINNESOTA POWER 2,020.46
MN DEPT OF FINANCE 8,924.50
MOTOROLA 3,558.06
OTTER TAIL COUNTY
PROBATION 16,000.00
PACIFIC LIFE INSURANCE
CO 2,325.00
RAINBOW RIDER 13,133.33
VERIZON 6,230.66
VOYANT COMMUNICATIONS,
LLC 3,249.90
WATERGUARDS LLC 12,438.75
WEST CENTRAL REG JUVENILE
CTR 9,029.00
WONDERLICH/SCOTT A 5,325.00
52 PAYMENTS LESS
THAN $2,000 29,715.44
CITY OF STAPLES 274,371.79
JASON ANDERSON
CONSULTING 6,819.32
LAKES COMMUNITY
COOPERATIVE 3,041.04
LANDWEHR CONSTRUCTION
INC 335,591.63
LONG PRAIRIE OIL
COMPANY 8,296.09
MINNESOTA POWER 14,674.44
MORRIS ELECTRONICS
INC 6,896.45
MORRISON COUNTY 39,256.50
SIR LINES-A-LOT, LLC 181,803.51
38 PAYMENTS LESS
THAN $2,000 12,439.19
AFSCME COUNCIL 65 4,878.28
ASFELD/JOSEPH 4,760.04
CEBULLA/PAUL AND
TAMMY 14,816.14
CENTRAL MN CARPET
CARE 3,000.00
DOUGLAS SWCD 11,928.11
GALLAGHER BENEFIT
SERVICES INC 2,000.00
HOST CONSTRUCTION CO
LLC 11,450.00
LAW ENFORCEMENT
LABOR SERV INC 2,248.32
LINCOLN FINANCIAL
GROUP 6,884.20
MADDEN GALANTER HANSEN,
LLP 19,838.03
METRO SALES INC 2,220.22
METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE
COMPANY 13,100.32
MINNESOTA POWER 3,276.44
MN TEAMSTERS NO 320 2,991.24
MORRISON SWCD $ 2,273.40
PACIFIC LIFE INSURANCE CO
2,325.00
PETERS LAW OFFICE,
P.A 2,096.25
STANTEC CONSULTING
SERVICES INC 6,956.14
STATEMA/JORDAN 16,908.08
TODD CO SHERIFF 10,126.61
TRISKO HEATING AND
PLUMBING INC 3,227.55
WESTERBERG/CHRIS 9,010.00
WEX BANK-SINCLAIR 2,170.50
29 PAYMENTS LESS
THAN $2,000 16,270.02
BETTER HEALTH
COLLECTIVE 31,355.00
PAYCOM PAYROLL, LLC
608,126.31
PAYCOM PAYROLL, LLC 3,467.11
PAYCOM PAYROLL, LLC 41,818.28
BETTER HEALTH
COLLECTIVE 328,645.00
VOYA (MSRS) 15,039.98
PERA 103,709.20
WEX HEALTH INC - HSA 42,335.80
COUNTY OF TODD 2,894.96
WEX HEALTH INC - HSA 4,493.70
MN PERA 6,522.46
WEX - CIRCLE K 3,090.99
MN DEPT OF REVENUE 4,216.00
US BANK-CC 5,600.69
MN DEPT OF REVENUE 43,322.03
PAYCOM PAYROLL, LLC 3,467.10
PAYCOM PAYROLL, LLC 42,529.93
PAYCOM PAYROLL, LLC 609,580.20
MN PERA 6,522.47
COUNTY OF TODD 3,050.46
WEX HEALTH INC - HSA 15,639.75
PERA 103,592.88
VOYA (MSRS) 5,871.43
HUMANA INSURANCE
COMPANY 8,126.39
16 PAYMENTS LESS
THAN $2,000 14,279.22
TOTAL: $4,069,247.53
COMMISSIONER WARRANTS
VENDOR NAME $ AMOUNT
AMAZON CAPITAL
SERVICES 2,318.39
CELLEBRITE INC 10,740.00
CENTRAL APPLICATORS
INC 17,448.54
D & D AUTO REPAIR 8,111.72
EAGLE FABRICATING 19,000.00
J BROTHERS MECHANICAL
PLUS, LLC 6,495.00
LONG PRAIRIE LEADER 17,735.00
MN TARP AND LINER 3,504.85
PRAIRIE VIEW DIESEL
REPAIR 23,281.59
TODD SOIL & WATER
CONS DIST 75,577.00
TRUENORTH STEEL INC 50,624.84
WIDSETH SMITH NOLTING
INC 5,352.50
40 PAYMENTS LESS
THAN $2,000 20,467.32
Total: $260,656.75
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES WARRANTS
VENDOR NAME $ AMOUNT
BON NUIT LLC $2,100.00
NEW AMERICAN FUNDING,
LLC 6,108.70
TIMMERMAN PROPERTIES
LLC 2,222.65
4 PAYMENTS LESS
THAN $2,000 1,446.24
CHILDREN YOUTH & FAMILIES
DEPT 2,019.22
DHS - SWIFT 13,535.45
NEXT CHAPTER
TECHNOLOGY, INC 168,315.50
TODD COUNTY ATTORNEY’S
OFFICE 2,816.20
65 PAYMENTS LESS
THAN $2,000 20,987.48
Total: $219,551.44
VENDOR NAME $ AMOUNT
CHILDREN’S HOME & LSS
LLC $3,360.30
GREATER MN FAMILY SRVS
INC 4,779.16
LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICE
OF MN - ST PAUL 2,485.75
NEXUS - MILLE LACS FAMILY
HEALING 11,257.20
NORTHERN PINES MENTAL
HEALTH CTR 11,686.99
PRESBYTERIAN FAMILY
FOUNDATION INC 11,312.22
STEP 6,136.00
TRI-COUNTY COMMUNITY
CORRECTIONS 12,450.00
WEST CENTRAL REGIONAL
JUVENILE CTR 3,811.00
19 PAYMENTS LESS
THAN $2,000 10,835.35
Total: $78,113.97
On a motion by Denny and second by Noska, the preceding minutes of the County Board meeting held August 4, 2026 were duly approved by unanimous vote at the Todd County Board of Commissioners at the Regular Board Meeting held on August 18, 2026.
Witness my hand and seal:
/s/ on file: Bob Byers,
County Board Chairperson
/s/ on file: Denise Gaida,
Todd County Auditor-Treasurer
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