OCTOBER 14, 2025
Combined Notice
Finding of No Significant Impact and Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds
State of Minnesota
Date of Publication/Posting 10/14/2025
City of Climax
102 W Broadway St.
Climax, MN 56523
Preparer: Katie Steffl, AE2S
701-746-8087
TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES, GROUPS AND PERSONS:
The purpose of this notice is to identify two separate but related actions to be taken by the City of Climax (hereinafter referred to as the Grantee).
One, the Grantee has made a Finding of No Significant Impact on project activities (see the Finding of No Significant Impact, below) and two, they propose to request the Business and Community Development Division, Small Cities Development Program, Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED BCD), to release Federal funds (see Notice of Intent to request Release of Funds, below) under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended (PL 98-181) for the following project:
Climax Water Infrastructure Improvements. Define the project-The project consists of acquiring and installing meters for all water utility accounts, capping and sealing existing wells, demolition and removal of water treatment infrastructure, replace broken or leaking fire hydrants, and demolition and removal of the existing water tower. The project area is within the city of Climax. SCDP funds will be requested for activity administration, relocation and associated engineering. SCDP funds will be requested for activities administration, relocation and associated engineering. SCDP funds:
$546,168 and total project cost is $715,000.
Finding of No Significant Impact
It has been determined such request for release of funds will not constitute an action significantly affecting the quality of the human environment and the Grantee has decided not to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (PL 91-190).
The reasons not to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement are as follows:
Airport Hazards – the project area is not within 2,500 feet of civilian airports or 15,000 feet of a military airport.
Coastal Barrier Resources – the project area is not located in a coastal barrier resource area.
Flood Insurance – a floodplain was not identified in the project area, the city does have flood insurance available although it is not required for this project.
Clean Air – the project area is not within a nonattainment or maintenance area.
Coastal Zone Management – the project area is not within a Coastal Zone area.
Contamination and Toxic Substances – known contamination sites in the city limits were not located within the project area.
Endangered Species – the project area does not include critical habitats or suitable habitats for listed species
Explosive and Flammable Hazards – the project will not include a facility that handles or processes flammable or combustible chemicals.
Farmland Protection – the project area is within city limits on predisturbed ground so no farmland will be impacted or converted to a non-agricultural use.
Floodplain Management – There is no floodplain involved in the project area.
Historic Preservation – Consultation with the State Historic Preservation Office and Tribal Historic Preservation Officers supported the determination that no historic properties would be impacted by the project.
Noise Abatement and Control – the project will not address residential work, so no further evaluation is necessary for noise.
Sole Source Aquifer – the project area is not within a sole source aquifer.
Wetlands Protection – the project area does not contain any wetlands and project work will be restricted to the project area.
Wild and Scenic Rivers – the project area is not within proximity of a Wild and Scenic River, Study River or Nationwide Rivers Inventory River.
An Environmental Review Record respecting this project has been made by the Grantee that documents the environmental review of the project and fully sets forth the reasons why such statement is not required. The Environmental Review Record is on file and is available for public examination and copying, upon request, at 102 W Broadway St., Climax, MN 56523. Please call (218) 857-2715 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. (M-F) and leave a message to set up an appointment.
Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds
On or about 10/30/25, the Grantee will request the Business and Community Development Division, Small Cities Development Program, Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED BCD), to release Federal funds under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended (PL 98-181) for the project described above.
Public Comments
All interested agencies, groups and persons disagreeing with this decision are invited to submit written comments for consideration by the Grantee to the 102 W Broadway St., Climax, MN 56523 on or before 11/14/25. All comments received will be considered and the Grantee will not request the release of federal funds or take any administrative action on this project before the date specified in the preceding sentence.
In addition, pursuant to the National Historic Preservation Act, comments on the identification and treatment of historic properties in the project area are welcome.
Environmental Certification
The Grantee will undertake the project described above with Block Grant funds from DEED under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974. The Grantee is certifying to DEED that Pamela Berg, in her official capacity as Mayor, consent to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to environmental reviews, decision making and action; and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. The legal effect of the certification is that upon its approval, the Grantee may use Block Grant funds and DEED and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development will have satisfied their responsibilities under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969.
Objections to State Release of Funds
DEED BCD will accept objections to its approval of the release of funds and acceptance of the certification for a period of fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request, whichever is later, only for one of the following reasons: (a) that the certification was not in fact executed by the Chief Executive Officer or other officer of the Grantee approved by BCD; (b) that the Grantee’s ERR for the project indicates omission of a required decision, finding or step applicable to the project in the environmental review process; (c) the Grantee or its agents have incurred costs not authorized at 24 CFR Part 58.22 before approval of a release of funds by BCD; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 24 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality.
Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedure (24 CFR Part 58.76) and may be addressed to Manager, Small Cities Development Program, Business and Community Development Division, Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, Great Northern Building, 180 East 5th Street, Suite 1200, St. Paul, Minnesota 55101-1351. Potential objectors should contact DEED BCD at 651-259-7449 to verify the actual last day of the objection period.
Pamela Berg, Mayor, City of Climax
(10/2024)
10/14, 2025
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INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT #601
FOSSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
FOSSTON, MN 56542
PERSONNEL/NEGOTIATIONS COMMITTEE MEETING
SUPERINTENDENTS OFFICE CONFERENCE ROOM
OCTOBER 23, 2025, 5:00 PM
MEETING AGENDA
District Mission Statement: The 601 public school community pledges to assist students in discovering that dreams, creative thinking, responsibility and respect inspire success.
*By strengthening and nurturing self-esteem, respect for oneself and others, and a strong sense of responsibility in each one of the students.
*By consistently serving as positive role models for the students, setting high standards for ourselves as well as for them, instilling a drive to always work to their highest potential.
*By working to impress in them a lifelong passion for learning, stimulating academic and social growth.
2025 Personnel/Negotiations Committee Members
Director Marquis -Spokesperson
Director Christen
Director Duppong
2025 Policy Committee Members
Director Christen -Spokesperson
Director Goetsch
Director Nelson
2025 Meet and Confer
Director Vossler -Spokesperson
Director Marquis
Director Nelson
2025 LTFM Committee
Director Duppong – Spokesperson
Director Goetsch
Director Munter
2025 Transportation Committee
Director Munter -Spokesperson
Director Christen
Director Vossler
2025 Board Representatives/Liaisons
MSHSL – Director Vossler
Pine to Prairie – Director Munter
Leadership – Director Marquis
Crisis Management Planning-Director Vossler
Community Ed Advisory-Director Goetsch
Employee Health & Safety-Director Munter
Technology – Director Duppong
AGENDA
1.0 Classified Staff Negotiations
10/14, 2025
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SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 BOARD MINUTES
Pursuant to motion of adjournment, the Polk County Board of Commissioners met in regular session at 8:00 o’clock a.m., September 23, 2025. Members present: Commissioner Paul Reese, Commissioner Joan Lee, Commissioner Gary Willhite, and Charles S. Whiting, County Administrator, Clerk of the Board. Others present: Samuel Melbye, Deputy Clerk of the Board. Members absent: Commissioner Holy and Commissioner Strandell.
AGENDA
A motion was made by Commissioner Willhite seconded by Commissioner Reese and adopted by unanimous vote of the Board to approve the September 23, 2025, agenda.
CONSENT ITEMS
A motion was made by Commissioner Reese seconded by Commissioner Willhite and adopted by unanimous vote of the Board to approve the September 23, 2025, consent items:
1. Approve the September 16, 2025, Board minutes.
2. Approve the September 17, 2025, Board minutes.
3. Approve Resolution (2025-56) Accepting Financial Donations on Behalf of the Polk County Sheriff’s Association.
RESOLUTION (2025-56)
Accepting Financial Donations on Behalf of the
Polk County Sheriff’s Association
The following resolution (2025-56) was offered by Commissioner Reese:
WHEREAS, The Polk County Fair Board of Directors made a financial donation to the Polk County Sheriff’s Association in the amount of $1,000.00 to support the Polk County Sheriff’s Office; and
WHEREAS, The Polk County Sheriff’s Office wishes to have the County Board formally accept this financial donation on behalf of the Polk County Sheriff’s Office and put said donation towards a safety body bunker.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, By the Board of Commissioners of Polk County, Minnesota, as follows:
1. The donation from the Polk County Fair Board of Directors, which is listed above, is hereby accepted by the Polk County Board of Commissioners on behalf of the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Commissioner Willhite seconded the foregoing resolution, and it was declared adopted upon the following vote: YEAS: Commissioner Reese, Commissioner Lee, and Commissioner Willhite. NAYS: None.
COUNTY BOARD MEMBER ISSUE FORUM
1. Commissioner Reese brought forth that he attended the following meetings:
a. No meetings.
b. Fair Meadow Nursing Home Administrator search still ongoing and moving forward.
2. Commissioner Lee brought forth that she attended the following meetings:
a. East Polk County Soil & Water Conservation District meeting (no quorum).
b. State Community Health Services Advisory Committee (SCHSAC) Executive Board meeting.
c. Department of Human Services (DHS) Performance Council meeting.
d. Inter-County Community Council Board meeting.
e. State workgroup relating to disability waivers and DHS.
3. Commissioner Willhite brought forth that he attended the following meetings:
a. Lake Agassiz Regional Library meeting.
b. Tri-Valley Opportunity Council Executive Director Search Committee interviews.
SHERIFF
Michael Norland, Chief Deputy, on behalf of James Tadman, Polk County Sheriff, came before the Board with matters pertaining to Sheriff Tadman’s department:
1. Monthly Sheriff’s Report
The August 2025 Monthly Sheriff’s Report was discussed and presented to the Board. (Report on file in the Administrator’s Office)
PLANNING & ZONING
Jacob Snyder, Assistant Environmental Services Administrator, came before the Board with matters pertaining to his department:
1. Tax Forfeit Demolition Project 2025
Bids were requested for the demolition of a tax forfeited home in Crookston located at 117 Washington Avenue that has been prepped for demolition. A motion was made by Commissioner Willhite seconded by Commissioner Reese and adopted by unanimous vote of the Board to approve awarding the bid to the lowest responsible bidder, Lyle Wilkens INC, in the amount of $19,749.00.
2. Final Plat – “Chalet Estates” Subdivision
Planning Commission & Staff recommend approval of the final plat for the “Chalet Estates” subdivision in section 29 of Garfield Township as the applicant has completed the conditions imposed at the preliminary plat Board meeting on September 2, 2025. A motion was made by Commissioner Reese seconded by Commissioner Willhite and adopted by unanimous vote of the Board to approve the Final Plat for “Chalet Estates” subdivision.
3. Crookston Transfer Station Concrete Pad Improvements – Change Order
A change order was submitted in the total amount of $23,940.00 to expand the square footage for the Crookston Transfer Station concrete improvements project. A motion was made by Commissioner Reese seconded by Commissioner Willhite and adopted by unanimous vote of the Board to approve the change order in the total amount of $23,940.00 for the Crookston Transfer Station concrete repairs from JD Concrete LLC of Crookston, MN, instead of the original bid proposal amount of $21,740.00.
Discussion was held with the Board regarding cannabis legislation and questions from townships concerning retail registration of businesses. Mr. Snyder discussed the process and explained that he has been working with townships on the process.
ADMINISTRATION
Chuck Whiting, Polk County Administrator, came before the Board with matters pertaining to his department:
1. Resolution (2025-57) Setting the Preliminary 2026 Property Tax Levy and Setting the 2026 Budget Public Hearing Date
RESOLUTION (2025-57)
Setting Preliminary 2026 Property Tax Levy and
Setting the 2026 Budget Public Hearing Date
The following resolution (2025-57) was offered by Commissioner Willhite:
WHEREAS, The Minnesota State Legislature passed, and the Governor of the State of Minnesota signed into law, Minnesota Laws 2001, Special Session Chapter 5; and
WHEREAS, M.S. 275.065, sub. 1 requires local taxing authorities in the State of Minnesota to establish a proposed levy on or before September 30, 2025, for taxes payable in 2026.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, By the Board of County Commissioners of Polk County that the proposed statement of expenses and anticipated receipts on file in the office of the County Administrator, for the year 2025, be and they hereby are preliminarily accepted by this Board as a proposed budget for Polk County for the year 2026 dated September 23, 2025, and that the proposed levy on the taxable property for Polk County for Year 2025 payable in 2026 be preliminarily set as follows:
2026 Net Levy: $29,675,137 (+4.5%, an increase of $1,277,877)
[2025 levy was $28,397,260]
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, By the Board of County Commissioners of Polk County that the time set for the 2026 Budget Public Hearing is December 2, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the County Board Room of the Government Center at 612 No. Broadway, Crookston.
Commissioner Reese seconded the foregoing resolution, and it was declared adopted upon the following vote: YEAS: Commissioner Reese, Commissioner Lee, and Commissioner Willhite. NAYS: None.
With no further business, the Board adjourned to reconvene at 8:00 o’clock a.m., October 7, 2025.
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Joan Lee, Chair
ATTEST:
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Charles S. Whiting, County Administrator
Clerk of the Board
10/14, 2025
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PUBLIC NOTICE 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: August 24, 2018 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $70,707.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Melanie A. Schulte an Unmarried Woman MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for First Class Mortgage III Inc, its successors and assigns TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. MIN#: 101088924041208242 SERVICER: Nationstar Mortgage LLC. LENDER: First Class Mortgage III Inc. DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Polk County Minnesota, Recorder, on August 28, 2018, as Document No. A000716699. ASSIGNED TO: Nationstar Mortgage LLC by an Assignment of Mortgage dated 08/08/2025 and recorded on 08/20/2025 as Document No. A000758551. LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Outlot “D” of Auditor`s Plat of Outlots in the Townsite of Gentilly, except the South One Hundred Forty (140) feet and also excepting the North Seventy-five (75) feet thereof, according to the Official Plat thereof now on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder in and for the County of Polk and State of Minnesota. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 25924 185th Ave SW, Crookston, MN 56716 PROPERTY I.D: 29-00191-00 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Polk THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE: Sixty-Five Thousand Two Hundred Sixty-Two and 80/100 ($65,262.80) THAT no action or proceeding has been instituted at law to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; that there has been compliance with all pre-foreclosure notice and acceleration requirements of said mortgage, and/or applicable statutes; 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: 10:00AM on November 4, 2025 PLACE OF SALE: Polk County Sheriff`s Office, Law Enforcement Center, 600 Bruce St., Crookston MN 56716 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 6.00 months from the date of sale. If Mortgage is not reinstated under Minn. Stat. Section580.30 or the property is not redeemed under Minn. Stat. Section580.23, the Mortgagor must vacate the property on or before 11:59 p.m. on May 4, 2026, or the next business day if May 4, 2026 falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday. “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.” Dated: September 16, 2025 Nationstar Mortgage LLC Randall S. Miller & Associates, PLLC Attorneys for Assignee of Mortgage/Mortgagee Edinburgh Executive Office Center, 8525 Edinbrook Crossing North Suite #210 Brooklyn Park, MN 55443 Phone: 952-232-0052 Our File No. 25MN00162-1 A-4852617
9/16-10/21, 2025
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PUBLIC NOTICE 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: February 19, 2008 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $68,476.24 MORTGAGOR(S): Ricky Lee Johnson and Rhonda Beth Johnson, Husband And Wife As Joint Tenants MORTGAGEE: CitiFinancial Services, Inc. SERVICER: SN Servicing Corporation LENDER: CitiFinancial Services, Inc. DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Polk County Minnesota, Recorder, on February 20, 2008, as Document No. A000644114. ASSIGNED TO: Bayview Loan Servicing, LLC by an Assignment of Mortgage dated 12/01/2016, and recorded on 12/13/2016 as Document No. A000706380. Nationstar Mortgage LLC by an Assignment of Mortgage dated 07/21/2022 and recorded on 07/21/2022 as Document No. A000742150. U.S. Bank Trust National Association, as Trustee of the LB-Tiki Series V Trust by an Assignment of Mortgage dated 02/28/2023 and recorded on 04/18/2023 as Document No. A000746236. U.S. Bank Trust National Association, as Trustee for LB-Dwelling Series V Trust by an Assignment of Mortgage dated 06/21/2023 and recorded on 07/11/2023 as Document No. A000747394 U.S. Bank Trust National Association, as Trustee for LB-Pavilion Series V Trust by an Assignment of Mortgage dated 07/03/2024 and recorded on 07/11/2024 as Document No. A000752534. LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Commencing At The Northeast Corner Of Section Four (4), Township One Hundred Fifty Two (152) North Of Range Fifty (50) West Of The Fifth Principal Meridian; Thence South 68 Degrees 45 Minutes West 3090 Links to The Red River Of The North; Thence Following The Meaderings Of The River In A Southeasterly Direction 323 Links, To A Point Bearing South 62 Degrees 45 Minutes East To The Place Of Beginning, containing Five (5) Acres, More Or Less. Being An Abstract Property PROPERTY ADDRESS: 47099 Center St W, East Grand Forks, MN 56721 PROPERTY I.D: 31.00018.00 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Polk THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE: Eighty-Eight Thousand Nine Hundred Sixteen and 10/100 ($88,916.10) THAT no action or proceeding has been instituted at law to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; that there has been compliance with all pre-foreclosure notice and acceleration requirements of said mortgage, and/or applicable statutes; 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: 10:00AM on November 25, 2025 PLACE OF SALE: Polk County Sheriff`s Office, Law Enforcement Center, 600 Bruce St., Crookston MN 56716 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 6.00 months from the date of sale. If Mortgage is not reinstated under Minn. Stat. Section580.30 or the property is not redeemed under Minn. Stat. Section580.23, the Mortgagor must vacate the property on or before 11:59 p.m. on May 25, 2026, or the next business day if May 25, 2026 falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday. “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.” Dated: October 7, 2025 U.S. Bank Trust National Association, as Trustee for LB-Pavilion Series V Trust Randall S. Miller & Associates, PLLC Attorneys for Assignee of Mortgage/Mortgagee Edinburgh Executive Office Center, 8525 Edinbrook Crossing North Suite #210 Brooklyn Park, MN 55443 Phone: 952-232-0052 Our File No. 25MN00180-1 A-4854409
10/07-11/11, 2025
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STATE OF MINNESOTA
COUNTY OF POLK
IN DISTRICT COURT
INDEX 10
NINTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
Case No. 60-CV-25-1563
Robert Proulx and Jennifer L. Proulx; Plaintiffs,
vs.
Raymond Welstad; Raynold Welstad, deceased; and also all other persons or parties unknown claiming any right, title, estate, interest or lien in the real estate described herein;
Defendants.
SUMMONS
THIS SUMMONS IS DIRECTED TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS AND ALL OTHER PERSONS UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, ESTATE, INTEREST, OR LIEN IN THE REAL ESTATE DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT HEREIN:
1. YOU ARE BEING SUED. The Plaintiffs have started a lawsuit against you. The Plaintiffs’ Complaint against you is on file in the office of the Court Administrator of the above-named Court. Do not throw these papers away. They are official papers that affect your rights. You must respond to this lawsuit even though it may not yet be filed with the Court and there may be no court file number on this Summons.
2. YOU MUST REPLY WITHIN 21 DAYS TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS. You must give or mail to the person who signed this Summons a written response called an Answer within 21 days of the date on which you received this Summons. You must send a copy of your Answer to the person who signed this Summons located at:
407 N. Broadway
PO Box 605
Crookston, MN 56716
3. YOU MUST RESPOND TO EACH CLAIM. The Answer is your written response to the Plaintiffs’ Complaint. In your Answer you must state whether you agree or disagree with each paragraph of the Complaint. If you believe the Plaintiffs should not be given everything asked for in the Complaint, you must say so in your Answer.
4. YOU WILL LOSE YOUR CASE IF YOU DO NOT SEND A WRITTEN RESPONSE TO THE COMPLAINT TO THE PERSON WHO SIGNED THIS SUMMONS. If you do not Answer within 21 days, you will lose this case. You will not get to tell your side of the story, and the Court may decide against you and award the Plaintiffs everything asked for in the Complaint. If you do not want to contest the claims stated in the Complaint, you do not need to respond. A default judgment can then be entered against you for the relief requested in the Complaint.
5. LEGAL ASSISTANCE. You may wish to get legal help from a lawyer. If you do not have a lawyer, the Court Administrator may have information about places where you can get legal assistance. Even if you cannot get legal help, you must still provide a written Answer to protect your rights or you may lose the case.
6. ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION. That parties may agree to or be ordered to participate in an alternative dispute resolution process under Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice. You must still send your written response to the Complaint even if you expect to use alternative means of resolving this dispute.
7. To be included only if this lawsuit affects title to real property:
THIS LAWSUIT MAY AFFECT OR BRING INTO QUESTION TITLE TO REAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN the County of Polk and State of Minnesota, described as follows:
Lot Thirteen (13), Moe’s Subdivision of SE¼ of Section 12 and NE¼ of Section 13 of Township 148, North of Range 44, West of the Fifth Principal Meridian, according to the official plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder in and for the County of Polk and State of Minnesota.
The object of this action is to obtain the judgment of said Court determining the Plaintiffs’ title and all adverse claims to the above-described tract of land, adjudging that Plaintiffs are the owners in fee simple absolute and entitled to possession of said tract of land and the whole thereof, adjudging that the Defendants in said action, and each of them, have no right, title, claim, interest or estate in or to said tract of land or lien thereon, and adjudging such other relief as the Court shall deem proper.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that no personal claim is made against any of the Defendants and that this action is brought only for the purpose of determining adverse claims to real estate and vesting title in the Plaintiffs thereby.
DATED: 10/3/2025.
FISCHER RUST LAW FIRM, PLLC
By /s/ Matthew J. Rust
Matthew J. Rust
MN Attorney License No. 0386999
Attorneys for Plaintiffs
407 N. Broadway/PO Box 605
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-2400
[email protected]
10/14-10/28, 2025
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STATE OF MINNESOTA
COUNTY OF POLK
Estate of
Warren Allen Bakken, a/k/a Warren A. Bakken, a/k/a Warren Bakken,
Decedent
NINTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
DISTRICT COURT
PROBATE DIVISION
Court File No. 60-PR-25-1532
NOTICE AND ORDER OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION OF INTESTACY, DETERMINATION OF HEIRSHIP, APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS
It is Ordered and Notice is given that on November 5, 2025, at 9:00am, a hearing will be held via virtual meeting. To join the virtual meeting, any individuals will connect using the following: https://zoomgov.com/join or via telephone at 1-833-568-8864 using the Judge’s meeting ID which is: 160 783 0487 Passcode: 536669 for the adjudication of intestacy and determination of heirship of the Decedent, and for the appointment of Frances Bakken, whose address is 605 Robert St., Apt 3, Crookston, MN, 56716 as Personal Representative of the Estate of the Decedent in an UNSUPERVISED administration. Any objections to the petition must be filed with the Court prior to or raised at the hearing. If proper and if no objections are filed or raised, the Personal Representatives will be appointed with full power to administer the 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 Estate.
Notice is also given that (subject to Minnesota Statutes section 524.3-801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the Personal Representatives or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred.
BY THE COURT
Corey Harbott/cw
Judge of District Court
Dated: 10/6/2025
Kathy Narlock/cw
Court Administrator
Dated: 10/6/2025
Attorney for Petitioner
Daniel L. Rust
Fischer Rust Law Firm, PLLC
407 N. Broadway, P.O. Box 605
Crookston, MN 56716
Attorney License No: 94560
Telephone: (218) 281-2400
FAX: (218) 281-5831
Email: [email protected]
10/14-10/21, 2025
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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 customers to be able to identify the true owner of a business.
ASSUMED NAME: VelocityLoop
PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS: 2002 290th Ave., Lengby MN 56651
NAMEHOLDER(S):
Name: Alexander Oxendine
Address: 2002 290th Ave., Lengby MN 56651
If you submit 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: Alexander Oxendine
MAILING ADDRESS: 2002 290th Ave., Lengby MN 56651
EMAIL FOR OFFICIAL NOTICES: [email protected]
10/14-10/21
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STATE OF MINNESOTA
DISTRICT COURT
COUNTY OF POLK
NINTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
Court File No. 60-PR-25-1457
In Re: Estate of Kathy Wimpfheimer, a/k/a Cathy Wimpfheimer, Deceased
It is Ordered and Notice is given that on November, 2025, at 9:00 a.m., a hearing will be held in this Court at 816 Marin Avenue, Crookston, MN 56716, for the formal probate of an instrument purporting to be the Will of the Decedent, dated January 2, 2025, and for the appointment of Shawn Goodyke, whose address is 15643 US Highway 75 SW, Euclid, MN 56722, as personal representative of the Estate of the Decedent in an UNSUPERVISED administration. Any objections to the petition must be filed with the court prior to or raised at the hearing. If proper and if no objections are filed or raised, the personal representative will be appointed with full power to administer the 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 Estate.
Notice is also given that (subject to Minn. Stat. 524-3-801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this notice or the claims will be barred.
Jeffrey S. Remick
District Court Judge
Dated: 9/30/25
Kathy Narlock
Court Administrator
Dated: 09/30/25
Brooke L Tiedemann, MN ID #0505053
OLSON, JUNTUNEN & COBB, LTD.
P.O. Box 5788
Grand Forks, ND 58206-5788
Telephone: (701) 775-4688
Email: [email protected]
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