June 2, 2026
City of Fosston – Multi Use Trail
BIDS CLOSE: June 26, 2026 at 10:00 AM CDT
Polk County, Minnesota
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS-
NOTICE is hereby given that SEALED ELECTRONIC BIDS will be received at until 10:00 AM on Friday, June 26, 2026 , by Sam Melbye, Polk County Director of Property Records at Crookston, MN, on behalf of the Fosston City Council for the construction of the City Project listed below. Sealed electronic bids will be OPENED and READ publicly at 10:00 AM, by the Board of County Commissioners at the Polk County Highway Department in Crookston, MN. Bids received after 10:00 AM will not be considered. Bids must be submitted electronically through BidVAULT.
STATE PROJECT NO. S.P. 060-090-005
MINNESOTA PROJECT NO. TA 6026 (266)
LOCATION: City of Fosston, North of TH 2 & South of CSAH 6 beginning in the existing Sports Complex, Extend North and terminate at the intersection of CSAH 6 and Amber Ave. N.
TYPE OF WORK: Multi-Use Trail, Construction Grading, Aggregate Base, Bituminous, & Concrete
LENGTH: 0.313 miles
Major Items:
EXCAVATION – COMMON (CV)
1088 CU YD
TYPE 9.5 WEARING COURSE MIXTURE (3,B)
416 TON
6″ CONCRETE WALK
698 S F
CONCRETE CURB & GUTTER DESIGN B618
222 L F
TRAFFIC CONTROL
Lump Sum
Minimum wage rates to be paid by the Contractors have been predetermined and are subject to the Work Hours Act of 1962, P.L. 87-581 and implementing regulations.
READ CAREFULLY THE WAGE SCALES AND DIVISION A OF THE SPECIAL
PROVISIONS AS THEY AFFECT THIS/THESE PROJECT/PROJECTS
The Minnesota Department of Transportation hereby notifies all bidders:
in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Act), as amended and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Subtitle A Part 21, Non-discrimination in Federally-assisted programs of the Department of Transportation, it will affirmatively assure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded maximum opportunity to participate and/or to submit bids in response to this invitation, and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, disability, age, religion, sex or national origin in consideration for an award;
in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, and Title 23, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 230 Subpart A-Equal Employment Opportunity on Federal and Federal-Aid Construction Contracts (including supportive services), it will affirmatively assure increased participation of minority groups and disadvantaged persons and women in all phases of the highway construction industry, and that on any project constructed pursuant to this advertisement equal employment opportunity will be provided to all persons without regard to their race, color, disability, age, religion, sex or national origin;
in accordance with the Minnesota Human Rights Act, Minnesota Statute 363A.08 Unfair discriminatory Practices, it will affirmatively assure that on any project constructed pursuant to this advertisement equal employment opportunity will be offered to all persons without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, disability, sexual orientation, or age;
in accordance with the Minnesota Human Rights Act, Minnesota Statute 363A.36 Certificates of Compliance for Public Contracts, and 363A.37 Rules for Certificates of Compliance, it will assure that appropriate parties to any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement possess valid Certificates of Compliance.
If you have employed more than 40 full-time employees in any state, on any single working day during previous 12 months, you must have a compliance certificate issued by Minnesota Department of Human Rights to bid on any job in this advertisement. Please contact the Department of Human Rights immediately if you need assistance in obtaining a certificate.
The following notice from the Minnesota Department of Human Rights applies to all contractors:
“It is hereby agreed between the parties that Minnesota Statute, section 363A.36 and Minnesota Rules, parts 5000.3400 to 5000.3600 are incorporated into any contract between these parties based on this specification or any modification of it. A copy of Minnesota Statute 363A.36 and Minnesota Rules, parts 5000.3400 to 5000.3600 is available upon request from the contracting agency.”
“It is hereby agreed between the parties that this agency will require affirmative action requirements be met by contractors in relation to Minnesota Statute 363A.36 and Minnesota Rules 5000.3600. Failure by a contractor to implement an affirmative action plan or make a good faith effort shall result in revocation of its certificate or revocation of the contract (Minnesota Statute 363A.36, Subd. 2 and 3).”
To obtain plans and proposal and to submit an electronic bid (including electronic bid form) go to the Polk County egram website: https://egram.co.polk.mn.us
All bidders will be required to submit an electronic bid and provide payment of $100.00 to the Polk County Highway Department.
Proposals, plans, and specifications are available at Fosston City Hall Office, 220 1st Street East, Fosston, MN 56542.
Electronic bids must be accompanied by a certified check or corporate surety bond in favor of the Treasurer of Polk County for at least 5% of the total amount bid.
Project questions should be directed toward Keith Kinnen at 218-444-8004.
Bid opening can be viewed live through Zoom. The Zoom Link is available to all Plan Holders in the messages, in RTVIsion One Office, or by contacting the Polk County Highway Department.
The right is reserved to reject any or all bids and to waive any informalities or technicalities therein.
Richard C. Sanders
Polk County
County Engineer
5/26-6/09, 2026
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Notice to the residents of Columbia Township. The regular monthly meeting of the Columbia Township board will be Monday, June 8th at 8 PM at the Lengby Community Center.
Tim Johnson
Town Clerk
6/02, 2026
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NOTICE TO RESIDENTS OF HEIER TOWNSHIP
The regular monthly meeting of Heier Town Board will be held THURSDAY, June 11th at 7 pm
at the Town Hall to pay bills.
Randy Winkler, Clerk
2434 150th St,
Fosston, MN 56542
6/02, 2026
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Notice to the residents of Island Lake Township:
The regular monthly meeting of the Island Lake Township Board will be held Tuesday, June 9th at 8:00 pm at Island Lake Town Hall, 1513 Lambert Road, Lengby.
Any questions call Tracy Ware 701-261-6198
6/02
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CLASSIFIEDS – LEGAL NOTICE
STATE OF MINNESOTA
COUNTY OF POLK
NINTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
DISTRICT COURT
PROBATE DIVISION
Court File No. 60-PR-26-585
Estate of
Mark Alan Wogsland,
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 represents that the Decedent died more than three years ago, leaving property in Minnesota and requests the probate of Decedent’s last Will (if any), and the descent of such property be determined and assigned by this Court to the persons entitled to the property.
Any objections to the Petition must be filed with the Court prior to or raised at the hearing. If proper, and no objections are filed or raised, the Petition may be granted.
IT IS ORDERED and Notice is further given, that the Petition will be heard on July 1, 2026, at 9:00 a .m. by this Court at 816 Marin Avenue, Suite 210, Crookston, Minnesota.
1. Notice shall be given to all interested persons (Minn. Stat. § 524.1-401) and persons who have filed a demand for notice pursuant to Minnesota Statutes section 524.3-204.
2. 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
Jeffrey S. Remick/cw
Judge of District Court
Dated: 5/21/26
(COURT SEAL)
Kathy Narlock/sw
Court Administrator
Dated: 5/21/26
Attorney for Petitioner
David A. Buehler
D.A. Buehler Law, P.C.
P.O. Box 85
Fosston, MN, 56542
Attorney License No: 0390882
Telephone: (218) 435-1900
Email: [email protected]
5/26-6/02, 2026