Public Notices October 28, 2026
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 the conditions of the following described mortgage:
DATE OF MORTGAGE: May 8, 2020
ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $263,532.00
MORTGAGOR(S): Jatty D. Zondo, married woman
MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Guardian Mortgage, a division of Sunflower Bank, N.A.
DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Recorded on May 13, 2020 as Document Number 519346 in the Office of the County Recorder of Todd County, Minnesota.
ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: Guardian Mortgage, a division of Sunflower Bank, N.A. by assignment recorded on October 6, 2023 as Document Number A538428 in the Office of the County Recorder of Todd County, Minnesota.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: The Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter, except the East 33 feet thereof, in Section 4, Township 132, Range 35, Todd County, Minnesota.
STREET ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 13134 COUNTY 24, BERTHA, MN 56437
COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Todd County, Minnesota.
THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE: $235,754.97
TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.
NAME OF MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR: Guardian Mortgage, a division of Sunflower Bank, N.A.
RESIDENTIAL SERVICER: Sunflower Bank, N.A.
TAX PARCEL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 02-0003900
TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 1005554-1200011864-0
THAT no action or proceeding has been instituted at law to recover the debt then remaining secured by such mortgage, or any part thereof, or, if the action or proceeding has been instituted, that the same has been discontinued, or that an execution upon the judgment rendered therein has been returned unsatisfied, in whole or in part.
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: December 10, 2026 at 10:00 AM.
PLACE OF SALE: Todd County Sheriff’s Office, County Detention Center, 115 Third Street South, Long Prairie, MN 56347.
to pay the debt then secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any actually paid by the mortgagee, on the premises and the costs and disbursements allowed by law. The time allowed by law for redemption by said mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns is twelve (12) months from the date of sale.
TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: Unless said mortgage is reinstated or the property redeemed, or unless the time for redemption is reduced by judicial order, you must vacate the premises by 11:59 p.m. on December 10, 2027.
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.
MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None
Dated: October 07, 2026
GUARDIAN MORTGAGE, A DIVISION OF
SUNFLOWER BANK, N.A.
Mortgagee
TROTT LAW, P.C.
N. Kibongni
Fondungallah, Esq.
Samuel R. Coleman, Esq.
*Alexa Marsh, Esq.*
Attorneys for Mortgagee
25 Dale Street North
St. Paul, MN 55102
(651) 209-9760
(23-1001-FC05)
Federal law may require reporting to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network for certain purchases of residential property by entities or trusts. A successful third party bidder may be required to provide ownership and identifying information as a condition to completing the transfer.
THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR.
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NOTICE
Lake shore
AERATION WARNING
LAKE SHAMINEAU
Open water along the shore with thin ice around the edge on the South shores of Lake Shamineau starting November 2026 and early months of 2027. For inquiries contact 320-309-3783.
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NOTICE
Lake shore
AERATION WARNING
LAKE SHAMINEAU
Open water along the shore with thin ice around the edge on the West shores of Lake Shamineau. Starting November 2026 and early months of 2027. For inquiries call 218-821-1470.
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NOTICE
MORAN TOWNSHIP
REGULAR MEETING
The Moran Township November monthly meeting will be moved to Monday, November 2, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. at the town hall.
General Elections will be held at the township hall from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
Diane Mack, Clerk
Moran Township
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NOTICE
THOMASTOWN TOWNSHIP
GENERAL ELECTION
Thomastown Township, Wadena County, will be open for General Elections on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at which time the polls will close.
Jon Hamberg, Clerk
Thomastown Township
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NOTICE
VILLARD TOWNSHIP GENERAL ELECTION
Villard Township in Todd County, will be open for General Elections on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at which time the polls will close.
Mary Trantina Koenig, Clerk
Villard Township
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ORDINANCE NO. 216
CITY OF MOTLEY
COUNTIES OF MORRISON & CASS
STATE OF MINNESOTA
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPENSATION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
The City Council of the City of Motley, Minnesota, ordains as follows:
Section 1. Authority.
This ordinance is adopted pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 415.11, and other applicable law.
Section 2. Monthly compensation.
Effective January 1, 2027, subject to Minnesota Statutes, Section 415.11, the compensation of the Mayor and City Council members shall be as follows:
1. Mayor: $242.00 per month, increased from $220.00 per month.
2. City Council Members: $198.00 per month per member, increased from $180.00 per month.
3. Special Meetings: Compensation for special meetings shall remain unchanged at $25.00 per meeting, subject to existing city policies and applicable law.
Section 3. Effective date.
This ordinance shall take effect upon publication as required by law, with the compensation increases specified in Section 2 commending January 1, 2027, provided that the commencement date complies with Minnesota Statutes, Section 415.11, subdivision 2.
Section 4. Remaining provisions.
All other provisions of the City Code concerning elected official compensation that are not expressly amended by this ordinance shall remain in full force and effect.
Section 5. Publication.
The City Clerk shall publish this ordinance as required by applicable Minnesota law.
Tami Brotherton, Clerk
City of Motley
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Notice of
Hearing on
2027 Street and Utility Improvements
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
Notice is hereby given that the City Council of Motley will meet in the Council Chambers of the City Hall at 4:30 p.m. on Monday, November 9, 2026, to consider the proposed 2027 Street and Utility Improvements, composed of the making of improvements on Front Street from US Highway 10 to 300 feet east of 1st Avenue, Main Street, Beaulieu Street, Ash Street, and Cedar Street from US Highway 10 to 1st Avenue, and 1st Avenue from Ash Street to Front Street consisting of the replacement of streets, sidewalks, driveway entrances, storm drainage systems, water services, water mains, and sanitary sewer spot repairs, pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 429.011 to § 429.111. The area proposed to be assessed for such improvement is composed of the properties abutting these streets and properties directly served via these streets and utilities. The estimated cost of the improvement is $1,934,500. A reasonable estimate of the impact of the assessment and methodology used to calculate individual assessments will be available at the hearing. Such persons as desire to be heard with reference to the proposed improvement will be heard at this meeting.
Tami Brotherton, Clerk
City of Motley
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TODD COUNTY
PLANNING COMMISSION
215 First Ave. South
Suite 103
Long Prairie,
Minnesota 56347
320-732-4420
PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that the Todd County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Thursday, November 8, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in the Commissioners meeting room, Historic Courthouse, 215 First Ave. South, Long Prairie, MN to consider the following applications.
NOTE: This meeting is again being held in-person and the public is encouraged to attend, and those who do attend in person can find parking atop the hill on the west side of the Historic Courthouse and enter through the north doors, near the American Flag and monument.
Questions? Phone 320-732-4420 or Email toddplan.zone@co.todd.mn.us
Agenda
•Call to Order
•Pledge of Allegiance
•Introduction of Planning Committee Members and process review
•Approval of agenda
•Approval of Oct. 1, 2026 Planning Commission meeting minutes
•The applicant is introduced
•Staff report
•Applicant confirms if staff report accuretly represents the request
•Correspondence
•Site Visit Review
•Public Comment
•Board review with applicant, staff and public
1. John H. Kessler and Jessie A. Kessler Jacobson, “Kessler’s Bay Addition”: Section 22, Kandota Township
Site Address: 11264 US 71, Sauk Centre, MN 56378
PID: 14-0025200
1. Request to Create a two-lot Plat in Recreational Development Shoreland Zoning District.
2. Oaks Tree Service LLC, Samson Sjogren: Section 26, Birchdale Township, Sauk Lake
Site Address: 10247 Alcott Drive, Sauk Centre, MN 56378
PID: 03-0037500
1. Request for CUP to operate Service Business from the site in Recreational Development Shoreland Zoning District.
3. Emery C. Miller: Section 06, Iona Township
Site Address: 32422 165th Avenue, Eagle Bend MN 56446
PID: 13-0006100
1. Request for CUP to operate the Wholesale Production of Sheds and Chicken Coops in AF-1 Zoning District.
4. Brian and Roxanne Becker, Beckers Retreat, PUD: Section 04, Round Prairie Township
Site Address: 25158 204th St., Long Prairie, MN 56347
PID: 21-0050700
1. Request for CUP for a 1.64 acre Proposed Planned Unit Development in Recreational Development Shoreland Zoning District.
5. Raymond Birkholtz: Section 27, Villard Township
Site Address: 31336 Spruce Road, Motley, MN 56466
PID: 25-0028300
1. Request for CUP for Temporary Family Housing in AF-2 Zoning District.
6. Samuel Yoder: Section 09, Germania Township
Site Address: 43908 County Road 11, Bertha, MN 56437
PID: 09-0005900
1.Request for CUP for Retail Greenhouse for selling flowers and vegetables in AF-2 Zoning District.
7. Atlee Hershberger: Section 13, Little Sauk Township
Site Address: 22397 190th Street, Long Prairie, MN 56347
PID: 17-0011302
1. Request for CUP for Cabinet Making Business/Retail in AF-1 Zoning District.
8. Henry Gingrich, Eastwood Estates Plat Two: Section 09, Gordon Township
Site Address: 19941 139th Avenue, Osakis, MN 56360
PID: 10-0006401
1. Request for 3.39-acre one lot Plat in General Development Shoreland Zoning District.
9. Paul Hershberger: Section 08, Little Sauk Township
Site Address: 18701 County Road 93, Long Prairie, MN 56347
PID: 17-0005500
1. Request for CUP for Retail Lumber Yard with proposed 48’ x 84’ addition to existing structure in AF-1 Zoning District.
10. Chrissie B. Miller: Section 25, Wykeham Township
Site Address: 15690 344th Street, Eagle Bend, MN 56446
PID: 28-0021901 & 28-0021900
1. Request to Rezone the SW ¼ of the NW ¼ of Section 25, Township 131, Range 35 from R-10 to AF-1 Zoning District.
11. Proposed Amendment to Section 9.22, Riparian Protection, of the Todd County Planning and Zoning Ordinance.
12. Proposed Amendment to the Todd County Planning and Zoning Ordinance to create Section 9.24 - Data Centers.
Adjournment.
Next meeting:
December 3, 2026
All persons interested are invited to attend said hearing or submit a letter to be heard on these matters. All correspondence must include name, mailing address and be received 48 hours before the date and time of the hearing.
Todd County Planning Commission
Jim Pratt, Chair
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STATE OF MINNESOTA
COUNTY OF TODD
DISTRICT COURT
SEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
PROBATE DIVISION
Court File No.
77-PR-26-1049
In Re: Estate of
Daniel C. Owen Sr. (a/k/a Daniel Owen)
Decedent
NOTICE OF AND ORDER FOR HEARING ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION OF INTESTACY, DETERMINATION OF HEIRS, FORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS
__________________
It is Ordered and Notice is given that on November 30th, 2026 at 11:14 a.m., a non-appearance hearing will be held in this Court at 221 First Avenue S., Long Prairie, Minnesota, on a petition for the adjudication of intestacy and determination of Decedent’s heirs, and for the appointment of Donald Brusewitz, whose address is 27212 124th Street, Staples, MN 56479, 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. Any objections filed will result in an appearance hearing to be set at a future date. 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; to pay all legal debts, claims, taxes, and expenses; to sell real and personal property; and to 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: October 19, 2026
Heidi Hovis,
Judge of Distric Court
SKOOG LAW
Grant K. Skoog
MN #0403246
24 Colfax Ave. SW
PO Box 623
Wadena, MN 56482
Telephone: (218) 631-1228
E-mail: Grant@Skooglaw.com
ATTORNEY FOR
PETITIONER
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MEETING #4
ISD #2170
SCHOOL BOARD
Sept. 21, 2026
6:00 p.m.
District Office
MINUTES
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by Vice Chair Trout at 6:00 p.m.
Roll call was taken, members Frisk, Trout, Freeman, Reeck and Reese were present, comprising a quorum. Member Wright was absent. Also present were Superintendent Tappe, Finance Director Hill, Principal Ferdon, Principal Koenigs, Recording Clerk Larson, Staples World Editor Anderson, members of the public, students and staff members. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Motion by Reeck, seconded by Frisk,to adopt the agenda. MC
Vice Chair Trout recognized the public and those in attendance
School/Community Forum
- None
Consent Agenda
Approve minutes from the August 24, 2026 Board Meeting
Approve the hire of Josiah Critten, Elementary Paraprofessional
Approve the fundraiser requests from:
Volleyball
REACH
ISC
STUDCO
Approve the 2026-2027 Advisors
Approve the 2027-2028 School District Calendar
Approve the 2028-2029 School District Calendar
Approve the resignation of Blaine Plattner, Custodian
Approve the resignation of Janelle Thompson, Van Driver
Approve the 2026-2027 Agreement with Training HAUS
Motion by Freeman, seconded by Frisk, to approve the consent agenda. MC
Donations and In-Kind Contributions
Motion by Reeck, seconded by Trout,to approve the Resolution to accept In-kind Donations in the amount of $255. MC
Finance Items
Financial Report by Finance Director Hill
Motion by Freeman, seconded by Reese, to approve the August disbursements. MC
General Fund: $797,440.92
Food Service:$8,002.64
Community Service: $20,984.51
Construction Fund: $375,567.80
Debt Service: $0.00
Fund 21 Student Activities: $190.40
Fund 45: $0.00
Motion by Frisk, seconded by Reeck, to approve the August receipts. MC
General Fund: $1,953,802.08
Food Service: $5,379.53
Community Service: $22,519.46
Construction Fund: $186,910.65
Debt Service: $0.00
Fund 21 Student Activities: $3,111.16
Fund 45: $0.00
Motion by Reeck, seconded by Trout, to certify the proposed tax levy at maximum; payable in 2027. MC
(Public Announcement: The Truth in Taxation meeting will be held on Monday, Dec. 7, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in the District Office Conference Room at which time the budget and levy will be discussed and the public will be allowed to speak.)
ICS Update by representative Walter
Policy
(PolicyCommittee Meeting Minutes 9-16-2026)
Motion by Frisk, seconded by Reese, to approve the review of ISD #2170 policies with changes. MC
509-2 - Early Admission to Kindergarten
509-2F - Early Admission Forms
Motion by Freeman, seconded by Trout, to approve the review of MSBA policies with no changes. MC
406F - Public and Private Personnel Data Form
704 - Fixed Assets
907 - Rewards
Motion by Reeck, seconded by Trout, to approve the review of MSBA policies with changes. MC
208 - Development, Adoption, and Implementation of Policies
402 - Disability Nondiscrimination Policy
406 - Public and Private Personnel Data
423 - Employee - Student Relationships
509 - Enrollment of Nonresident Students
514 - Bullying Prohibition
534 - School Meals Policy
621 - Literacy and the READ Act
Cabinet Presentation
-by Transportation Director Klimek
Other
Deep Portage Trip Presentation by Principal Ferdon
Motion by Freeman, seconded by Reese to approve the Deep Portage Trip request for October 28-30, 2026. MC
Reports
School Board:
Freshwater -8-19-2026 Minutes
Sourcewell -None
Elementary Principal -Report by Principal Koenigs
Middle/High School Principal -Report by Principal Ferdon
Activities/Community Ed Director -None
SMEA -None
Superintendent -Report by Superintendent Tappe
Other
Motion by Reeck, seconded by Frisk, to adjourn the meeting at 6:48 p.m. MC
Trisha Larson, Clerk
ISD #2170
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Upcoming Meetings/Events:
Mon., Nov. 2, 2026: School Board Meeting (worksession), District Office, 905 4th
St. NE, Staples, 6 p.m. Nov. 3, 2026: General Election
Mon., Nov. 23, 2026: School Board Meeting, District Office, 905 4th St NE, Staples, 6 p.m.
