Public Notices April 22, 2026
NOTICE
CITY OF MOTLEY, MINNESOTA
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission of the City of Motley, Minnesota, will hold a public hearing pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 462.357, to consider proposed amendments to the City’s Land Use and Subdivision Ordinance, as well as a request for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP).
The proposed ordinance amendments relate to Sections 9.2 (Board of Adjustment) and 9.3 (Planning Commission) and address the composition, authority, duties, and procedures of those bodies in connection with land use and subdivision matters.
The Planning Commission will also consider a request submitted by the City of Motley for a Conditional Use Permit to allow for the construction and operation of a splash pad on property zoned Public, located at 281 Beaulieu St W, Motley, Minnesota (PID: 410298000).
Date: Monday, May 4, 2026
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Place: Motley City Hall, 316 Hwy 10 S, Motley, Minnesota
The purpose of the public hearing is to receive public comment before the City Council considers and possibly adopts the ordinance amendments and approves or denies the Conditional Use Permit.
The proposed ordinance amendments and CUP application materials are available for public inspection at Motley City Hall during regular business hours approximately 1 week prior to the Public Hearing.
All interested persons may appear and be heard.
Tami Brotherton, Clerk
City of Motley
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NOTICE
MEADOWBROOK TOWNSHIP 2026 ANNUAL ROAD REVIEW
Meadowbrook Township will hold its Annual Road Review on Thursday, April 23, 2026. The board will meet at 11:00 a.m. at the Leader Community Hall and proceed to drive and review all township roads from there, making note of road maintenance issues that must be corrected.
Ty W. Peterson, Clerk
Meadowbrook Township
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NOTICE
CITY OF MOTLEY Adopts Hemp Business Ordinance
This is a summary of Ordinance No. 213, repealing Ordinance No. 205 and establishing new regulations for lower-potency hemp edible retailers in compliance with state law. The ordinance requires city registration, annual compliance checks, and restricts sales to individuals age 21 or older between the hours of 10 a.m. and 9 p.m.
Motley has delegated cannabis retail registration authority to Morrison and Cass counties but retains oversight of lower-potency hemp edible retailers within city limits.
The ordinance takes effect following its passage and publication on April 13, 2026. A full text of the ordinance is available for review and inspection at the Motley City offices during regular business hours.
Tami Brotherton, Clerk
City of Motley
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NOTICE
BULLARD TOWNSHIP ASSESSMENT Important Information Regarding Assessment and Classification of Property
This may affect your 2027 property tax payments.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That the Board of Review - *Equalization of the Township of Bullard of Wadena County, Minnesota, will meet at the Bullard Township Hall in Section 27 of Bullard Township; at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 23, 2026. The purpose of this meeting is to determine whether property in the jurisdiction has been properly valued and classified by the assessor.
If you believe the value or classification of your property is incorrect, contact your assessor’s office to discuss your concerns. If you disagree with the valuation or classification after discussing it with your assessor, you may appear before the local board of appeal and equalization. The board will review your assessments and may make corrections as needed. Generally, you must appeal to the local board before appealing to the county board of appeal and equalization.
Janelle VanAlst, Clerk
Bullard Township
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NOTICE
MORAN TOWNSHIP
ANNUAL ROAD TOUR
Moran Township will conduct the Annual Road Tour on Saturday, April 25, 2026. The supervisors will begin the tour at 7:00 a.m. from the town hall.
Diane Mack, Clerk
Moran Township
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NOTICE
THOMASTOWN TOWNSHIP
CLASS #1 BIDS
Thomastown Township is seeking bids for four (4) to five (5) miles Class #1, spread and packed with a wheel packer, 1,000 yards per mile. Also include cost for spot graveling of some areas in the township. Must meet Wadena County test specifications for Class #1. Deadline for completion: August 14, 2026. Watering of roadbed required in event of drought. Bids must be received before 7:00 p.m., May 4 2026. A representative from the company must be present at the meeting Tuesday, May 4 2026. Mail bids to: Thomastown Township, Jon Hamberg, 14380 241st Ave., Staples, MN 56479. Contact Lance Perius, 218-402-0133.
Jon Hamberg, Clerk
Thomastown Township
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Notice
townSHIP of villard
county of todd
state of minnesota
BID FOR
DITCH MOWING
To Whom It May Concern:
The Villard Township, Todd County, MN is now accepting quotes for ditch mowing. The ditch mowing will take place once before July 1, 2026, and once before August 31, 2026. Any other time will be as needed and instructed by the Town Board.
This contract will be for one season of 2026 and is to mow approximately 38 miles of Township ditches in Villard Township. One swath of six (6) feet on both sides of the road is recommended.
If you are selected for the job, you will need to provide a copy of your insurance and sign the contract before starting.
Please mail or email your quote to the clerk at the address shown below.
Description:
Quote to mow on township roads per time
Quote Amount:
_________________
Your quote will need to be received by the Clerk no later than 5 p.m. on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. Quotes can be emailed to the address listed below.
If you should have any questions, contact the Villard Township Chairman at 218-270-0137. Thank you for your time.
Your Name:
Company Name:
Signature:
Mary Trantina-Koenig, Clerk
Villard Township
31836 Timberlane Road
Staples, MN 56479
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NOTICE THOMASTOWN TOWNSHIP
ROAD WORK
Thomastown Township will be working on township roads this year. Work will include reclaiming shoulders, adding gravel, and brushing ditches.
Jon Hamberg, Clerk
Thomastown Township
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STATE OF MINNESOTA
COUNTY OF TODD
DISTRICT COURT
JUDICIAL DISTRICT: SEVENTH
Court File Number:
77-PR-26-332
Case Type: Probate
In Re the Estate of
Mary Lou Lipke a/k/a Marilyn Lou Lipke
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 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.
It is ordered and notice is given that on May 18, 2026 at 10:14 A.M. an administrative hearing in which no appearances are necessary will be held by this court at 221 1st Ave S, Long Prairie, Minnesota.
Any objections to the petition must be filed with the court prior to or raised at the hearing. Any objections filed will result in an appearance hearing to be set at a future date. If proper and if no objections are filed or raised, the petition may be granted.
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:
Heidi Hovis,
Judge of District Court
Date: 2026.04.03
14:50:26-05’00’
Attorney for Petitioner: Maria Brekke
Brekke, Clyborne & Ribich, L.L.C.
287 Marschall Road, STE 201
Shakopee, Minnesota, 55379
Attorney License No: 0399946
Telephone: (952) 402-9410
FAX: (952) 402-9417
Email:
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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 the conditions of the following described mortgage:
DATE OF MORTGAGE: July 31, 2015
ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $92,857.00
MORTGAGOR(S): Joel Ambriz Carrillo, a single person
MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Wintrust Mortgage, a division of Barrington Bank and Trust Co., N.A.
DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Recorded on August 3, 2015 as Document Number 495310 in the Office of the County Recorder of Todd County, Minnesota.
ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. by assignment recorded on September 10, 2019 as Document Number A515937 in the Office of the County Recorder of Todd County, Minnesota.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: The East One hundred sixty-five (165) feet of the South Seventy-six (76) feet of the North Eighty (80) feet of Lot Three (3), Block One (1), Budgett`s First Addition to the Village of Long Prairie, Todd County, Minnesota.
STREET ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 215 6TH ST SE, LONG PRAIRIE, MN 56347
COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Todd County, Minnesota.
THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE: $77,622.88
TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.
NAME OF MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR: Wintrust Mortgage, a division of Barrington Bank and Trust Co., N.A.
RESIDENTIAL SERVICER: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
TAX PARCEL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 36-0077000
TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 1000312-0001250034-1
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: June 25, 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 six (6) 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 28, 2026.
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: April 02, 2026
WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.
Mortgagee
TROTT LAW, P.C.
By: /s/
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
(25-0371-FC02)
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 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: $239,769.57
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: May 28, 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 May 28, 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: March 23, 2026
GUARDIAN MORTGAGE, A DIVISION OF SUNFLOWER BANK, N.A., Mortgagee
TROTT LAW, P.C.
By: /s/
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-FC04)
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 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: September 28, 2006
ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $44,481.94
MORTGAGOR(S): Gary W. Mertens, Jr. and Dayna S. Mertens f/k/a Dayna S. Case, husband and wife
MORTGAGEE: CitiFinancial Services, Inc.
DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Recorded on October 3, 2006 as Document Number 444789 in the Office of the County Recorder of Todd County, Minnesota.
ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: Bayview Loan Servicing, LLC by assignment recorded on August 12, 2016 as Document Number A500326 in the Office of the County Recorder of Todd County, Minnesota; thereafter assigned to Bayview Dispositions IVB, LLC by assignment recorded on February 26, 2019 as Document Number A513288 in the Office of the County Recorder of Todd County, Minnesota; thereafter assigned to Greenwich Revolving Trust by assignment recorded on February 26, 2019 as Document Number A513289 in the Office of the County Recorder of Todd County, Minnesota; thereafter assigned to U.S. Bank National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely in its capacity as Indenture Trustee of CIM Trust 2019-R5 by assignment recorded on March 18, 2026 as Document Number A550468 in the Office of the County Recorder of Todd County, Minnesota.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lots 7 and 8, Block 1, Donovans Addition to Staples, according to the plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the Todd County Recorder. And Lots 7,8,9, and 10, Block 1, Donovans Addition to Staples, according to the plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the Todd County Recorder. Being an abstract property. Todd County, Minnesota.
STREET ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 423 MINNESOTA AVE SW, STAPLES, MN 56479
COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Todd County, Minnesota.
THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE: $28,279.16
TRANSACTION AGENT: None
NAME OF MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR: CitiFinancial Services, Inc.
RESIDENTIAL SERVICER: Fay Servicing, LLC
TAX PARCEL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 38-0077300 and 38-0077400
TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: None
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: June 25, 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 June 25, 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: April 16, 2026
U.S. BANK NATIONAL
ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL
CAPACITY BUT SOLELY IN ITS CAPACITY AS
INDENTURE TRUSTEE OF CIM TRUST 2019-R5
Mortgagee
TROTT LAW, P.C.
By: /s/
*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
(26-0067-FC01)
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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