Public Notices September 24, 2025
TODD COUNTY
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
2026 COUNTY FEE SCHEDULE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of County Commissioners (the “Board”) of Todd County, Minnesota (the “County”), will hold a public hearing of the Board beginning at 9:15 a.m., on October 7, 2025, to be held at the Todd County Historic Courthouse, 215 1st Ave. South, Long Prairie, Minnesota, to solicit public input in order to determine the 2026 County Fee Schedules for the County Departments including but not limited to: Administration, Attorney, Assessor, Auditor-Treasurer, Environmental Health, GIS/MIS, Health & Human Services, Planning & Zoning, Public Works, Recorder, Sheriff and Solid Waste (Transfer Station).
The proposed 2026 County Fee Schedule is available on the Todd County website at https://www.co.todd.mn.us/ and at the Todd County Auditor-Treasurer’s Office, located at 215 1st Avenue South, Suite 201 Long Prairie, MN during regular business hours.
All interested persons are invited to attend the hearing in-person or submit written testimony prior to the hearing date. Written testimony submissions should be directed to the County Auditor-Treasurer’s Office, 215 1st Avenue South, Suite 201 Long Prairie, MN 56347 or by email to clerk@co.todd.mn.us. Individuals requiring accommodations should contact the County Auditor-Treasurer’s Office prior to the date of the public hearing by calling 320-732-4414..
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF TODD COUNTY,
MINNESOTA
/s/ on file
Denise Gaida, County
Auditor/Treasurer
Clerk to the County Board
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NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF
CONTRACT FOR DEED
YOU ARE NOTIFIED:
1. Default has occurred in the Contract for Deed (“Contract”) dated April 25, 2025, and filed for record on April 28, 2025, as Document Number A545543, in the Office of the County Recorder of Todd County, Minnesota, in which MIDSOTA CONSTRUCTION, a sole proprietorship, as Seller, sold to CLIFFORD DIXON, as Purchaser, the real property in Todd County, Minnesota, described as follows:
Lot Eighteen (18) and Lot Nineteen (19), Block One (1) Little Pine Shores, according to the plat thereof on file in the office of the Todd County Recorder;
2. The default is as follows:
No payment received for the months of May 2025 through August 2025, totaling $1,600.00.
3. Minnesota Statute 559.21 Subd. 4. (f) has been complied with
4. 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. YOU ARE ALLOWED NINETY (90) DAYS AFTER THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THE NOTICE TO COMPLY WITH THE CONDITIONS OF THE CONTRACT AND THE CONTRACT WILL TERMINATE NINTY (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) 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; 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.
5. The name, mailing address, street address or location and telephone number of the person authorized by the seller to accept payments pursuant to this notice is:
Nicole M. Philippi, 27297 Ode Circle, Browerville, Mn. 56438. (320) 428-9448.
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ISD #2170
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
July 28, 2025
6:00 p.m.
District Office
MINUTES
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by Chair Freeman at 6:00 p.m.
Roll Call was taken, members Wright, Frisk, Trout, Reese and Freeman were present, comprising a quorum. Member Reeck was absent. Also present were Superintendent Tappe, Principal Koenigs, AD Ahrendt, Staples World Managing Editor Anderson, Staples-Motley staff members and members of the public. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Motion by Wright, second by Trout, to adopt the agenda. MC
Chair Freeman welcomed those in attendance
School/Community Forum
None
Consent Agenda
Approve minutes from the June 23 board meeting
Approve the resignation of:
Zack Qual, Assistant Football coach and Assistant Baseball coach
Troy Brandsma, MS/HS Custodian
Nick Schultz, JV Boys Basketball Coach
Melissa Jewison, NEST Assistant
Approval of the 2025-2026 School District petty cash in the amount of $2,350
Approve Ryan Koenigs as LEA (Local Education Authority) person of the district for NCLB/Title I programs. (Standard annual approval)
MOVED, SEE BELOW:
Approve the 2025-2026 Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, MN State Community and Technical College PSEO contract
Approve the 2025 fall coaches list
Approve the resolution of sponsorship with the Community Concern for Youth Program with TWCC.
Approve the hire of:
Zack Qual, part-time Community Ed Programmer (Youth & Adult)
Cy Bestland, Head Girls Basketball Coach
Blaine Plattner, Middle/High School Custodian
MOVED, SEE BELOW:
Approve the 2025-2026 Consortium PSEO contract with Central Lakes College
Approve the 2025-2026 MOA with TCCAP (Tri-County Community Action Partnership)
Approve the fundraiser requests from the Student Council.
Approve the revised 2025-2026 School District calendar
Motion by Reese, second by Frisk, to approve the consent agenda. MC
Approve the 2025-2026 Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, MN State Community and Technical College PSEO contract.
Approve the 2025-2026 Consortium PSEO contract with Central Lakes College
Motion by Trout, second by Reese. MC (Wright abstained)
Donations and In-Kind Contributions
Motion by Reese, second by Trout, to approve the Resolution to accept Grants and Donations in the amount of $2,000 and In-Kind donations in the amount of $1,000. MC
Finance Items
Financial Report
Approve the June disbursements
General Fund: $761,351.93
Food Service: $33,228,68
Community Service: $24.252.42
Construction Fund: $1,011.024.05
Debt Service: 0.00
Fund 45: 0.00
Motion by Frisk, second by Reese, to approve the June disbursements. MC
Approve the June receipts
General Fund: $761,351.93
Food Service: $33,228.68
Community Service: $24,252.42
Construction Fund: $1,011,024.05
Debt Service: 0.00
Fund 45: 0.00
Motion by Freeman, second byWright, to approve the June receipts. MC
Motion by Wright, second by Frisk, to approve the Resolution to adopt the fiscal year 2027 Long-Term Facilities Maintenance ten-year plan. MC
ROLL CALL VOTE: In favor - Freeman, Frisk, Reese, Trout, Wright (Reeck was absent)
Approve the 2025-2026 School Meal Prices/Fee Schedule.
Motion by Freeman, second by Trout, to approve the 2025-2026 School Meal Prices/Fee Schedule. MC
Cabinet Presentation
Technology Director Brandsma
Curriculum / Policy
Approve the 2025-2026 MS/HS Activities Handbook.
Motion by Frisk, second by Trout, to approve the 2025-2026 MS/HS Activities Handbook. MC
2025-2026 MS/HS Handbook is available for School Board review. (No action at this time)
2025-2026 Elementary Handbook is available for School Board review. (No action at this time)
American Indian Grant Presentation
- Principal Koenigs
Reports
School Board:
Freshwater - Minutes from 6-25-2025
Sourcewell - Minutes from 6-17-2025
Elementary Principal
Middle/High School Principal
Activities/Community Ed Director
SMEA
Superintendent
Motion by Reese, second by Trout, to adjourn the meeting at 7:08 p.m. MC
Trisha Larson, Clerk
ISD #2170
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Upcoming Meetings: Mon., Oct. 6, 2025: Board Work Session, District Office, 6 p.m.
FRESHWATER
EDUCATION
DISTRICT #6004
Board Meeting, 8/20/25
Wadena, MN
MINUTES
The regular meeting of the FED #6004 was called to order at 5 p.m. by acting Chair, Tumberg.
Board Members Present: C. Wolf-LPGE; B. Tumberg, WDC; S. Veronen-Verndale; J. Hillmer-Browerville; R. Thalmann-Henning; R. Wright-SM; R. VanDenheuvel-BH. Supv. Supt. Present: L. Westrum-WDC; S. Vedbraaten-Browerville.
Admin: E. Weber, J. Wothe, J. Anderson, and S. Thiel.
Others: R. Bowman
MOTIONED by VanDenheuvel and 2ND by Wright to approve the agenda as presented. VOTE- U/C
J. Anderson provided a presentation to the Board regarding the Bus. Office PLC from the 24/25 SY.
Consent Agenda-
MOTIONED by Veronen and 2ND by Wolf to approve the consent agenda as presented, including meeting minutes, FY25 claims, agreements, policy reviews, 25/26 handbooks and service renewals.
Approval of Personnel
2024-2025 School Year: Resignations of M. Leone, T. Brown and B. Blanchard effective the end of the 24/25 SY.
2025-2026 School Year: Reinstatement of M. Schmidt, Parent and Family Education, M. Wolhowe, B. Faust, K. Januszewski, K. Lehmann, C. Perala, L. Truax, C. Jares; reduction in days for J. Nelson, 174 to 70; increase in days for W. Wegscheid, from 165 to 181, K. Johnson, from 181 to 191, J. Line, 230 to 260, increase in hours for J. Ludovissie, from 1,040 to 1,295; Reassignment of M. Schertler, Business Mang. Assist. to Business Mang. Assist./Business Manag. III, R. Bowman, Academy SPED Teacher to ALC SPED Teacher, J. Fox, SPED Assessment Specialist/ALC Specialist, to SPED Prog. Specialist, for 190 days, and M. Olson, from FT Sub. Para to ALC Para; lane change request of R. Rivers, from BA/Step 3 to BA+10/Sem/Step 4, M. Jorgenson, from MA/Step 8 to MA+10, R. Bowman, from MA+30/Step 12 to Specialist/Step 12; authorization to advertise and hire for two Academies SPED Para, part-time ECSE Para for the LP ECSE Classroom, Receptionist/SPED Program Assistant 1.0 FTE, SPED Program Assistant .9 FTE; hiring of B. Karolus, PT for 181 days; approval of the 25/26 contract for Assist. Director SPED, L. Murdock, for 5 days; and approval of FY26 Addendum A - Finance & Business Operations Manager Article VI-A Multi-District Stipend. VOTE: U/C
Department Reports:
Supt: Supt and Principal mtg. was held on 8/13/25; Personnel Committee met to discuss: Addendum to the FED Finance & Business Operations Manager contract, and T-I Bargaining Group initial proposal
Facilities: All sites and vans are cleaned and ready for the upcoming school year.
ALC/TS: 21 Districts ran programs this summer, serving over 1000 students. ALC will provide support for new online learning opportunities.
Tech: New 3CX phone system installed. State Telecom Dollars is ending, which may impact the WAN
Carl Perkins: The FY25/26 budget from MDE is still pending. Approvals for school requests are in late July or August, and current requests exceed expected funding.
SPED Director: Professional development and training were offered for preparation of the 25/26 SY.
Finance Reports: Reviewed the Finance Report, ALC current Fund Balance, and an update on the Business Services.
New Business
- Action Items
MOVED BY VanDenheuvel and SECONDED BY Thalmann: BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Ed Dist. #6004, as follows:
The following specific positions are declared to be available:
Parent and Family Education (3 positions)
EBD SPED Teacher (4 positions)
Developmental/Adaptive PE Teacher (1 position)
That reinstatement rights to the above positions shall be determined as of 8/20/25.
That the Supt. and Admin. are directed to notify the appropriate persons on the reinstatement lists of the availability of the positions. VOTE on adoption of the Resolution was as follows;
ABSTENTIONS: None. AYE: Wolf, Tumberg, Veronen, Hillmer, VanDenheuvel, Thalmann, and Wright. NAY: None. ABSENT: Huttunen and Howard. WHEREUPON, said Resolution was declared duly adopted.
MOTIONED BY Thalmann and 2ND BY Hillmer to approve the agreement with eLuma for School Psych. Service for the 25/26 SY as presented. VOTE- U/C
MOTIONED BY Veronen and 2ND BY Hillmer to approve the Payroll Service Agreement between FED and BH School District #786 as presented. VOTE-U/C.
MOTIONED BY VanDenheuvel and 2ND BY Wolf to approve the Business Manager Service Agreement between FED and Henning School District #585 as presented. VOTE-U/C
MOTIONED BY Hillmer and 2ND BY VanDenheuvel to approve the template agreement for the FY26 regular year extended time programs. VOTE-U/C
MOTIONED BY Veronen and 2ND BY Thalmann to approve the purchase of a 10-Passenger Van from Nelson Auto, Fergus Falls, MN, if determined necessary. VOTE-U/C
MOVED BY Wolf and 2ND BY Hillmer to accept the following donations:
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the School Board of FED #6004 gratefully accepts the donation of $200 for the SALC Student Program from an anonymous donor. VOTE on adoption of the Resolution was as follows: ABSTENTIONS: None. AYE: Wolf, Tumberg, Veronen, Hillmer, VanDenheuvel, Thalmann, and Wright. NAY: None. ABSENT: Huttunen and Howard. WHEREUPON, said Resolution was declared duly adopted.
MOTIONED BY VanDenheuvel and 2ND BY Wright to adjourn the meeting at 5:53 p.m.
Respectifully submitted,
Barb Tumberg,
Board Clerk
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