Public Notices January 28, 2026
NOTICE
BECKER TOWNSHIP
BOARD OF AUDIT
Becker Township will hold their Annual Board of Audit meeting after their regular 7:00 p.m. meeting on February 10, 2026 at the town hall. The public is invited to attend.
Mary Fitcher, Clerk
Becker Township
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NOTICE
LEADER COMMUNITY HALL MEETING
The Leader Community Hall Board will meet Thursday, February 12, 2026 at the hall at 7:00 p.m.
Mark Strom, Secretary
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NOTICE
STAPLES TOWNSHIP ELECTION
ABSENTEE BALLOTS
Township residents needing an Absentee ballot for the township election on March 10, 2026 should contact the clerk at 218-296-2151 between February 7 and March 8, 2026.
Bonnie Thoele, Clerk
Staples Township
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NOTICE
VILLARD TOWNSHIP
REORGANIZATIONAL MEETING/ BOA
The Villard Town Board will hold its Reorganization Meeting on Tuesday, February 10 at 6:15 p.m. followed by the Board of Audit and the Regular Monthly Meeting. These meetings will be held at the Eastwood Inn, Motley, MN. Feel free to reach out with questions at 218-640-6115.
Mary Trantina-Koenig, Clerk
Villard Township
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NOTICE
MEADOWBROOK TOWNSHIP
Board of Audit
The Board of Audit for Meadowbrook Township will meet at 7:45 p.m. on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at the Leader Community Hall, immediately following the monthly town board meeting.
Ty W. Peterson, Clerk
Meadowbrook Township
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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: April 29, 2025
ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $116,400.00
MORTGAGOR(S): Sondra Mevissen, as an individual
MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Zillow Home Loans, LLC
DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Recorded on April 30, 2025 as Document Number A545637 in the Office of the County Recorder of Todd County, Minnesota.
ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: PennyMac Loan Services, LLC by assignment recorded on October 17, 2025 as Document Number A548370 in the Office of the County Recorder of Todd County, Minnesota.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lots 10, 11 and 12, Block 9, Townsite of Hewitt, according to the plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder in and for Todd County, Minnesota.
STREET ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 408 N MAIN ST, HEWITT, MN 56453
COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Todd County, Minnesota.
THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE: $123,012.38
TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.
NAME OF MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR: Zillow Home Loans, LLC
RESIDENTIAL SERVICER: PennyMac Loan Services, LLC
TAX PARCEL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 35-0016100
TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 100278200006378243
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: March 19, 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 September 21, 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: January 13, 2026
PENNYMAC LOAN
SERVICES, LLC
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
(25-1247-FC01)
THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR.
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NOTICE OF TERMINATION OF CONTRACT FOR DEED
YOU ARE NOTIFIED: Default has occurred in the Contract for Deed (“Contract”) dated December 10, 2021 and recorded on December 10, 2021, as Document Number A529445 in the Office of the County Recorder of Todd County, Minnesota, in which Leah N. Bardwell, as Seller, sold to Jordan A. Anco and Jacquiline A. Horwath, as Purchaser, the real property in Todd County, Minnesota, described as follows: Lot 7, Block 4, Shellabarger’s First Addition to Staples, according to the plat thereof on file and of record. The default is as follows: Purchaser has failed to timely pay 24 monthly payments and the balloon payment due December 1, 2024. Total amount due and owing as of September 1, inclusive of late fees and interest, is $45,022.90. The conditions contained in Minn. Stat. 559.209 have been complied with or are not applicable.
THIS NOTICE IS TO INFORM YOU THAT BY THIS NOTICE THE SELLER HAS BEGUN PROCEEDINGS UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 559.21, TO TERMINATE YOUR CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF YOUR PROPERTY FOR THE REASONS SPECIFIED IN THIS NOTICE.
THE CONTRACT WILL TERMINATE 90 DAYS AFTER THE FIRST DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE UNLESS BEFORE THEN: (a.) THE PERSON AUTHORIZED IN THIS NOTICE TO RECEIVE PAYMENTS RECEIVES FROM YOU:
(1.) THE AMOUNT THIS NOTICE SAYS YOU OWE; PLUS
(2.) THE COSTS OF SERVICE (TO BE SENT TO YOU); PLUS
(3.) $1,000.00 APPLY TO ATTORNEYS’ FEES ACTUALLY EXPENDED OR INCURRED; PLUS
(4.) FOR CONTRACTS EXECUTED ON OR AFTER MAY 1, 1980, ANY ADDITIONAL PAYMENTS BECOMING DUE UNDER THE CONTRACT TO THE SELLER AFTER THIS NOTICE WAS SERVED ON YOU; PLUS
(5.) FOR CONTRACTS, OTHER THAN EARNEST MONEY CONTRACTS, PURCHASE AGREEMENTS, AND EXERCISED OPTIONS, EXECUTED ON OR AFTER AUGUST 1, 1985, $83.37 (WHICH IS TWO PERCENT OF THE AMOUNT IN DEFAULT AT THE TIME OF SERVICE OTHER THAN THE FINAL BALLOON PAYMENT, ANY TAXES, ASSESSMENTS, MORTGAGES, OR PRIOR CONTRACTS THAT ARE ASSUMED BY YOU); OR (b.) YOU SECURE FROM A COUNTY OR DISTRICT COURT AN ORDER THAT THE TERMINATION OF THE CONTRACT BE SUSPENDED UNTIL YOUR CLAIMS OR DEFENSES ARE FINALLY DISPOSED OF BY TRIAL, HEARING OR SETTLEMENT. YOUR ACTION MUST SPECIFICALLY STATE THOSE FACTS AND GROUNDS THAT DEMONSTRATE YOUR CLAIMS OR DEFENSES.
IF YOU DO NOT DO ONE OR THE OTHER OF THE ABOVE THINGS WITHIN THE TIME PERIOD SPECIFIED IN THIS NOTICE, YOUR CONTRACT WILL TERMINATE AT THE END OF THE PERIOD AND YOU WILL LOSE ALL THE MONEY YOU HAVE PAID ON THE CONTRACT; YOU WILL LOSE YOUR RIGHT TO POSSESSION OF THE PROPERTY; YOU MAY LOSE YOUR RIGHT TO ASSERT ANY CLAIMS OR DEFENSES THAT YOU MIGHT HAVE; AND YOU WILL BE EVICTED. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS NOTICE, CONTACT AN ATTORNEY IMMEDIATELY.
The name, mailing address, street address or location and telephone number of the Seller or of an attorney authorized by the seller to accept payments pursuant to this notice is: Name: Daniel M. Eaton, Attorney for Seller, Waypoint Law PLLC, 400 South 4th Street, Suite 1025, Minneapolis MN 55415
Street Address or Location where the Seller or the Attorney will accept payment pursuant to this notice:
Waypoint Law PLLC, 400 South 4th Street, Suite 1025, Minneapolis MN 55415, Telephone: 612-445-7596
This person is authorized to receive the payments from you under this notice.
Daniel M. Eaton
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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, January 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 January 8, 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. Sacred Heart Addition: Sisters of the Society Saint Pius X, Inc. Section 07, Hartford Township
Site Address: 708 8th St. W., Browerville, MN 56438
PID: 12-0007400.
1. Request to create a +/- two-acre, one lot plat, for a convent cemetery in Residential-2 Zoning District.
2. Adam Froseth: Section 22, Kandota Township, Sauk Lake
Site Address: 43543 County Rd 17, Sauk Centre, MN 56378
PID: 14-0024803
3. Amendment to Article XII. Regulation on Cannabis Businesses, Todd County Planning and Zoning Ordinance
Adjournment.
Next meeting:
March 5, 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 Board of Adjustment
Jim Pratt, Chair
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Minutes of the Meeting of the Todd County Board of Commissioners held DeC. 30, 2025
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 30th day of December, 2025 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 Becker and second by Denny, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To adopt the agenda as presented.
Consent Agenda
On motion by Neumann and second by Noska, the following motions were introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:
To approve the Todd County Board of Commissioner’s Meeting Minutes for December 16, 2025 as presented.
To approve the hire of Maria Vazquez Botello to fill the open Administrative Assistant II - Bilingual position. Grade D/4, Step A at $21.83/hr. Start date: TBD
Approve the resignation of Eligibility Worker Nicholas Katehis, effective January 2, 2026.
Auditor-Treasurer
On motion by Denny and second by Neumann, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous rollcall vote: To approve the Commissioner Warrants number (ACH) 404270 through 404305 in the amount of $81,745.80 and (Regular) 59467 through 59511 in the amount of $80,547.37 for a total of $162,293.17.
On motion by Becker and second by Denny, the following motion as introduced and adopted by unanimous rollcall vote: To approve the Health & Human Services Commissioner Warrants number (ACH) 807145 through 807177 and (Regular) 713701 through 713735 for a total of $149,065.97.
On motion by Noska and second by Neumann, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous rollcall vote: To approve the Health & Human Services SSIS Warrants number (ACH) 601892 through 601899 and (Regular) 518756 through 518773 for a total amount of $132,723.64.
On motion by Becker and second by Noska, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the attached vehicle purchase from Nyhus Chevrolet, Staples, MN for the County Motor Pool of a 2026 Chevrolet Equinox in the amount of $35,191.08.
On motion by Neumann and second by Becker, the following resolution was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:
COMMIT FUND BALANCE FOR BUILDING & GROUNDS
IMPROVEMENT FUND
WHEREAS, the Todd County Board of Commissioners established a building & grounds improvement fund with the objective that the funds be utilized for current and future expenses and held within the County General Fund. The building & grounds improvement funds are appropriated and utilized each calendar year;
WHEREAS, the remaining balance of this account as of December 31, 2025 is $1,776,668.67. State Auditors recommendation is to approve by resolution a commitment of this fund balance on an annual basis for transparent financial reporting;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Todd County Board of Commissioners hereby authorize the County Auditor/Treasurer to register the Committed Fund Balance account in Fund 01-General Revenue Fund with a balance of $1,776,668.67 to track the funding plan for the Committed Fund Balance of Building & Grounds Improvement Fund, effective December 31, 2025.
On motion by Noska and second by Denny, the following resolution was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:
COMMIT FUND BALANCE
FOR INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY FUND
WHEREAS, the Todd County Board of Commissioners established an Information Technology fund with the objective that the funds be utilized for current and future expenses and held within the County General Fund. The information technology funds are appropriated and utilized each calendar year;
WHEREAS, the remaining balance of this account as of December 31, 2025 is $125,000.00. State Auditors recommendation is to approve by resolution a commitment of this fund balance on an annual basis for transparent financial reporting;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Todd County Board of Commissioners hereby authorize the County Auditor/Treasurer to register the Committed Fund Balance account in Fund 01-General Revenue Fund with a balance of $125,000.00 to track the funding plan for the Committed Fund Balance of Information Technology Fund, effective December 31, 2025.
On motion by Becker and second by Noska, the following resolution was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:
COMMIT FUND BALANCE
FOR FUTURE RETIREES’
SEVERANCE FUND
WHEREAS, beginning in FY 2020, the Finance Committee recommended taking a proactive budget approach for future retirement severances within Fund 01-General Revenue, and;
WHEREAS, the County Board established the Committed Fund Balance for Future Retirees’ Severance Fund with Resolution #20201229-08 for FYE 2020 and has recommitted the updated balance annually since its inception and;
WHEREAS, the remaining balance of this account as of December 31, 2025 is $193,809.32. State Auditors recommendation is to approve a commitment of this fund balance on an annual basis for transparent financial reporting.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Todd County Board of Commissioners hereby authorize the County Auditor/Treasurer to register the Committed Fund Balance account in Fund 01-General Revenue with a balance of $193,809.32 to track the funding plan for the Committed Fund Balance for Future Retirees’ Severance Fund, effective December 31, 2025.
On motion by Denny and second by Noska, the following resolution was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:
TRANSFER OF FUNDS – COUNTY DITCH 18 -
PARTIAL REPAYMENT
WHEREAS, on December 28, 2017 the Todd County Board of Commissioners approved the advance of $300,000.00 from the General Fund (Fund 01) to the Ditch Fund (Fund 40) per BA#20171228-06; and
WHEREAS, on September 4, 2018 the Todd County Board of Commissioners approved the special assessment payment terms, granting a 10-year repayment term with 2% interest to be credited to the General Fund (Fund 01). The first year of the special assessment collection began for taxes payable in 2019 per BA#20180904-07; and
WHEREAS, the amount collected thus far from 2018 through 2024 for Ditch 18 Special Assessment #7189 consists of a principal amount of $189,498.58 along an interest amount of $19,744.13 and has been authorized for transfer; and
WHEREAS, the amount collected for Ditch 18 Special Assessment #7189 in taxes payable year 2025 is $39,603.61 of the principal balance, along with $1,964.14 of interest and is ready for transfer as a partial repayment to the advance made by the General Fund.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Todd County Board of Commissioners hereby authorize the transfer of funds in the amount of $41,567.75 from Fund 40-County Ditches/Ditch 18 to Fund 01 General Fund.
On motion by Becker and second by Neumann, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the final amount of ARPA funds previously authorized via BA#20241217-19 for the Office 365 Project at $75,157.01 and allow the remaining funds of $12,511.89 to be reassigned according to the terms of BA#20241217-20.
On motion by Becker and second by Denny, the following resolution was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:
TRANSFER OF FUNDS - FINAL ARPA PROJECT FUNDING
WHEREAS, Todd County has received funding via the Federal American Rescue Plan (ARP/SLFRF) Act, and;
WHEREAS, Todd County has used/expensed funds within the allotted timeframe indicated in the federal guidance terms, and;
WHEREAS, Todd County departments incurred qualifying expenses via the Federal ARP/SLFRF Act which were not able to be expensed directly to Fund 19-ARP/SLFRF and now necessitate realignment to the County Departments that incurred the initial eligible expense.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Todd County Board of Commissioners hereby authorize the transfer of funds in the amount of $79,773.97 from Fund 19-ARP/SLFRF to Fund 01-General Fund (Recorder’s Tech) in the amount of $22,211.89 and to Fund 51-Solid Waste in the amount of $57,562.08 to realign eligible ARP-SLFRF expenses to the County Departments where the support of the project expense occurred.
On motion by Neumann and second by Noska, the following resolution was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:
TRANSFER OF FUNDS – SOLID WASTE LOAN REPAYMENT
WHEREAS, on March 16, 2021 the Todd County Board of Commissioners adopted BA#20210316-19 which established a loan from the General Fund (01) to Solid Waste (51) to support the financing needed for construction of a new transfer station building in the amount of $972,210.00, and;
WHEREAS, on December 30, 2024, the Todd County Board of Commissioners adopted BA#20241230-12 which transferred the loan funds to the Solid Waste department to support the construction expenses necessary to keep the project moving forward toward completion in 2025, and;
WHEREAS, the Solid Waste has budgeted for the first installment of repayment of this loan to occur in 2025, and;
WHEREAS, audit standards require the County Board approval prior to transferring monies between two different funds.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Todd County Board of Commissioners hereby authorize the transfer of funds in the amount of $50,000.00 from Fund 51-Solid Waste to Fund 01-General Revenue as repayment towards the Transfer Station Construction Loan.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Solid Waste department will continue to make principal payments to the General Fund of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) annually, or as can be afforded, until the remaining principal is zero and it is understood that this resolution replaces and supersedes the repayment timing stipulated in BA#20210316-19.
On motion by Noska and second by Denny, the following resolution was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:
RESOLUTION FOR A PUBLIC LAND AUCTION OF TAX-
FORFEITED PARCELS
IN TODD COUNTY
WHEREAS: Tax-Forfeited Parcels in Todd County have been on a market value auction and minimum bid auction and now classified as provided by M.S. 282.01 and will be offered for sale by the Todd County Auditor/Treasurer through Bid4assets.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Todd County Board of Commissioners do hereby approve said land auction to commence on the 12th day of December 2026 and closing 19th of December 2026 with Bid4assets. The Todd County Auditor/Treasurer is hereby directed at publishing a notice of the upcoming land auction as provided by law.
BE FURTHER RESOLVED, that the terms of sales are as follows:
All property sold requires immediate payment, no payment plans will be offered, and full payment is due on the date of sale.
A charge of $25.00 will be made for each State Deed issued.
A charge of $46.00 will be made to record the State Deed.
State Deed Tax on the amount of purchase will be collected. (0.0033 x purchase price of more than $3k or minimum of $1.65)
A $50.00 fee for well certificate, if applicable, will be collected.
A Tax Forfeiture Administration fee of $250.00 will be collected.
A 3% Assurance Fund charge will be made (as per M. S. 284.28, Subd. 8).
A Buyer premium to Bid4assets online auctions, 5% of the total sale price minimum of $100.00
BE FURTHER RESOLVED, that Tax-Forfeited Parcels will be offered for sale subject to liens, existing roads, easements and leases, if any, and any special assessments canceled at forfeiture may be reassessed by the municipalities after the sale.
BE FURTHER RESOLVED that all Tax-Forfeited Parcels are sold as is.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the right is reserved by Todd County, in the interest of the public, to cancel this sale at any time.
Todd County Ag Society
Members of the Todd County Ag Society board provided an update to the County Board of the 2025 activities and discussion was held regarding proposals for improvement projects at the Todd County Fairgrounds location.
County Sheriff
On motion by Becker and second by Denny, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: Acknowledge the donations to the K9 fund received in 2025 for a total of $2,095.00.
Planning & Zoning
On motion by Noska and second by Denny, the following resolution was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:
Final Plat Approval –
“Sexton BBL Legacy”
Subdivision
WHEREAS, Applicant Sexton Family Cabin LLC, applied to subdivide a property owned by Sexton Family Cabin that is described as part of Section 25 of Birchdale Township with the plat to be known as “Sexton BBL Legacy”,
WHEREAS, Sexton BBL Legacy consists of one lot; Block One, Lot 1, 2.92 acres located in Shoreland Recreational Development Zoning District in Birchdale Township,
WHEREAS, On November 6, 2025, the Todd County Planning Commission recommended the following properties be considered for Subdivision pursuant to Todd County Subdivision Regulation and Ordinance:
Lots One (1), Two (2), Three (3), Four (4) and Five (5) of Block One (1) Harcora Lodge, First Addition; and half of Vacated “H” Street abutting these said lots.
And
Outlot “B” of Harcora Lodge, First Addition; and half of Vacated “H” Street abutting this said Outlot “B”.
And
All that part of Outlot “C” of Harcora Lodge, First Addition, North of the following described line: Said line commencing at a point at the Southwest corner of Lot Five (5), said point being designated by an iron monument, of said Harcora Lodge, First Addition; thence in a Westerly direction to a point on the West line of Outlot “C”, said point being 78.88 feet South of the North line of said Outlot “C”, being part of Government Lots One (1) and Two (2), Section Twenty-five (25), Township One Hundred Twenty-seven (127) North, Range Thirty-three (33) West of the Fifth Principal Meridian; and half of Vacated “H” Street abutting this said part of Outlot “C”.
WHEREAS, On November 18, 2025, the Todd County Board of Commissioners considered the Preliminary Plat for the above described property and approved the Sexton BBL Legacy preliminary plat with no conditions.
WHEREAS, the Planning & Zoning Department has completed the necessary final plat review and find that all items required for final plat approval have been completed.
Administration
On motion by Denny and second by Becker, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: Renew the Hands of Hope Resource Center lease agreement as presented, for January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026.
On motion by Noska and second by Denny, the following resolution was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:
ADOPTION OF CHANGES
TO THE TODD COUNTY
PERSONNEL POLICY
WHEREAS, the Todd County Board of Commissioners has recognized a need for a strong, up-to-date personnel policy, and;
WHEREAS, The Todd County Board of Commissioners and Employment Legal have had the opportunity to review the policy additions set forth in Section 7.07, Minnesota Paid Leave, of the Personnel Policy, with an effective date of January 1, 2026, and find the implementation to be in the best interest of the sound administration of the County, and;
WHEREAS, the addition of Section 7.07, Minnesota Paid Leave, will require the renumber of all appropriate Personnel Policy sections to maintain order within said policy.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Todd County Board of Commissioners adopts the attached changes to the Todd County Personnel Policy and directs the County Coordinator to begin administration of said policy as of January 1, 2026, and;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that it is understood that this Resolution replaces and supersedes all prior County Board actions, oral or written, relating to the subject matter hereof.
County Auditor-Treasurer’s Report
The County Auditor-Treasurer reported on year end balancing processes in progress, absentee voting opened on 12/26/25 for the Osakis School District special election and filing for numerous township office’s in Todd County opens today and closes on January 13, 2026.
County Commissioner’s Report
The Commissioners reported on meetings and events attended.
Commissioner Becker attended meetings including Transfer Station Ribbon Cutting, Facilities, and TWCC.
Commissioner Denny has attended meetings including committees and the Transfer Station Grand Opening.
Commissioner Noska has attended meetings including Cannabis Tour and TWCC.
Commissioner Byers attended meetings including the Transfer Station Ribbon Cutting, Facilties and SWCD.
Commissioner Neumann attended meetings including the SRWD, Transfer Station Ribbon Cutting, JD2, and HR Interviews.
Adjourn
On motion by Denny and second by Neumann, the meeting was adjourned for the month of December and year of 2025.
COMMISSIONER WARRANTS
VENDOR NAME $ AMOUNT
AMAZON CAPITAL
SERVICES $5,530.49
AMERICAN SOLUTIONS
FOR BUSINESS 5,552.10
ASSOC OF MN
COUNTIES 2,250.00
CARGILL SALT DIVISION 29,491.98
CDW GOVERNMENT INC 6,040.27
CIVICPLUS, LLC 4,271.08
ELSNER WELL DRILLING
INC 14,219.06
FARM-RITE EQUIPMENT,
INC 4,350.00
HILLYARD 4,078.82
LEADSONLINE LLC 3,230.00
LONG PRAIRIE LEADER 5,148.50
M-R SIGN COMPANY INC 6,094.40
MENCH/JAMES 9,820.00
METAL CULVERTS INC 20,980.00
METRO SALES INC 6,588.29
MOTOROLA 7,105.71
NORTHERN STAR COOP 5,070.55
64 PAYMENTS LESS
THAN $2,000 22,471.92
Total: $162,293.17
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES WARRANTS
VENDOR NAME $ AMOUNT
DHS - MOOSE LAKE
RTC - 462 5,596.75
DHS - MSOP - MN SEX OFFENDER
PROG - 462 9,699.00
GREATER MN FAMILY
SRVS INC 3,817.90
HEARTLAND GIRLS
RANCH 23,356.45
NORTH HOMES CHILDREN
& FAMILY SRVS 28,597.50
NORTHWOOD CHILDRENS
SERVICES 9,769.48
PRAIRIE LAKES YOUTH
PROGRAMS 13,627.19
VILLAGE RANCH INC 23,556.30
WEST CENTRAL REG
JUVENILE CTR 7,798.00
17 PAYMENTS LESS
THAN $2,000 6,905.07
Total: $132,723.64
On a motion by Denny and second by Neumann, the preceding minutes of the County Board meeting held December 30, 2025 were duly approved by unanimous vote at the Todd County Board of Commissioners at the Regular Board Meeting held on January 6, 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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