May 19, 2026
Sandhill Cemetery Association will have their annual meeting Memorial Day, May 25 at the Calvary Church in Winger at 2:00 pm.
Sec. Shirley Sonstelie
5/19
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INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT #601
FOSSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
FOSSTON, MN 56542
PERSONNEL/NEGOTIATIONS COMMITTEE MEETING
SUPERINTENDENTS’ OFFICE CONFERENCE ROOM
MAY 19, 2026, 6:00 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.
2026 Personnel/Negotiations Committee Members
Director Marquis -Spokesperson
Director Vossler
Director Goetsch
2026 Policy Committee Members
Director Christen -Spokesperson
Director Goetsch
Director Nelson
2026 Finance Committee Members
Director Duppong-Spokesperson
Director Nelson
Director Vossler
2026 Meet and Confer
Director Vossler -Spokesperson
Director Marquis
Director Nelson
2026 LTFM Committee
Director Duppong – Spokesperson
Director Goetsch
Director Munter
2026 Transportation Committee
Director Munter -Spokesperson
Director Christen
Director Vossler
2026 Board Representatives/Liaisons
MSHSL – Director Christen
Pine to Prairie – Director Munter
Leadership – Director Marquis
Crisis Management Planning-Director Vossler
Community Ed Advisory-Director Goetsch
Employee Health & Safety-Director Nelson
Technology – Director Duppong
AGENDA
1. Superintendent Negotiations
5/19, 2026
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INVITATION TO INTERESTED SERVICE PROVIDERS
Student Transportation Services
Fosston Public Schools
Independent School District No. 601
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Independent School District No. 601, located 301 First Street East, Fosston, Minnesota 56542, will receive until 10:00 AM CDT, June 3, 2026 written quotations and qualifications from qualified service providers interested in providing District student transportation services commencing with contract year 2026-27.
General Specification may be obtained by contacting the District Office of Independent School District No. 601 located at the above address and at 218-435-6335 or Tom Watson, The Watson Consulting Group at 612-751-0124.
Written quotations consistent with the District’s General Specification must be received in an envelope clearly marked “STUDENT TRANSPORTATION SERVICES” on or before the above date and time, by:
Todd Selk
Superintendent of Schools
Fosston Public Schools, ISO 601
301 First Street East
Fosston, Minnesota 56542
On the above date and time authorized persons of Independent School District No. 601 will publicly open the quotations received and names of service providers.
After opening and reviewing the written quotations received not later than the due date, the District, at its sole discretion, may award a contract to more than one interested qualified service provider. After receiving the written quotations, the District may also enter into direct negotiations with one or more qualified student transportation services provider(s) for a contract(s) with terms, rates and provisions agreeable to the District.
Independent School District No. 601 is using the written quotation and direct negotiation process established by Minnesota Statutes Section 123B.52, Subds. 1 and 3 for the procurement of this contract, and disclaims usage of any other contract procurement options such as sealed bids allowed under applicable law. The School District reserves the right to reject any and all quotations and waive irregularities therein, and further reserves the right to award a contract to the lowest responsible service provider(s) that is in the best interest of Independent School District No. 601.
Allison Marquis
Clerk
Fosston Public Schools, ISO 601
Posted The Thirteen Towns, May 19 & 26, 2026
5/19-5/26, 2026
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STATE OF MINNESOTA
COUNTY OF POLK
DISTRICT COURT
NINTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
PROBATE DIVISION
Court File No. 60-PR-26-485
In Re: Estates of PHYLLIS RUTH COULTRUP, Decedent #1, and CAROLE LYNN ANDERSON, a/k/a CAROL LYNN ANDERSON, Decedent #2.
NOTICE OF AND ORDER FOR HEARING ON PETITION FOR DETERMINATION OF DESCENT, MULTIPLE DECEDENTS
Glenn Rafferty (“Petitioner”) has filed a Petition for Determination of Descent with multiple decedents. It is Ordered that on June 17, 2026, at 9:00 am, a hearing will be held in this Court at Crookston, MN, via Zoom, on these petitions. Https://zoomgov.com/join enter the meeting ID and Meeting Passcode (if asked) Meeting ID: 160 472 6181 Passcode: 640613.
The petitions represent that each of the Decedents died more than three (3) years ago leaving property in Minnesota. The petitions request the Court probate Decedent #1’s last Will dated February 14, 2000, probate Decedent #2’s last Will dated October 12, 2001, determine the descent of such property, and assign the property to the persons entitled in a consolidated proceeding.
Any objections to the petitions must be raised at the hearing or filed with the Court prior to the hearing. If the petitions are proper and no objections are filed or raised, the petitions will be granted.
Notice shall be given by publishing this Notice and Order as provided by law and by mailing a copy of this Notice and Order to each interested person by United States mail at least 14 days before the time set for the hearing.
BY THE COURT
Dated: 5/1/2026
/s/ Jeffrey S. Remick
Judge of District Court
Dated: 5/1/2026
/s/ Kathy Narlock
Court Administrator
BROUSE, WOODKE & HILDEBRANDT, PLLP
Amber M. Hildebrandt, #0391175
312 America Ave. NW
P.O. Box 1273
Bemidji, MN 56619
Telephone: (218) 759-1673
Facsimile: (218) 444-4014
e-mail: [email protected]
ATTORNEY FOR PETITIONER
5/12-5/19, 2026