Public Notices March 18, 2026
NOTICE
Becker Township Board of Appeal and Equalization Meeting
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Board of Appeal and Equalization meeting for the Township of Becker, Cass County, Minnesota shall meet on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the Becker Township Hall.
The purpose of this meeting is to determine whether taxable property in the jurisdiction has been properly valued and classified by the assessor, and to determine whether corrections need to be made.
Mary Fitcher, Clerk
Becker Township
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(ABBREVIATED ADVERTISEMENT)
TODD COUNTY
2026 GRAVEL SURFACING PROJECT
Closing date:
March 31, 2026
Sealed bids will be accepted until 10:00 a.m., March 31, 2026 by the Todd County Public Works Director/Engineer and County Auditor/Treasurer at 44 Riverside Drive, Long Prairie, Minnesota 56347 for the following construction projects:
CP 26:88
CP 26:93
This is an abbreviated advertisement. A full advertisement can be viewed by going to the Public Works website at https://mn-co-todd.app.rtvision.com/oneoffice/bidding.
Loren Fellbaum
Todd County Public Works Director/Engineer
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NOTICE
CITY OF MOTLEY
SUMMARY PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 192
On March 9, 2026, the City Council of the City of Motley, Minnesota, adopted Ordinance No. 192 amending the City Code to update the City Fee Schedule.
The ordinance revises and updates fees charged by the City for permits, licenses, services, and other municipal activities. The updated fee schedule establishes the amounts charged by the City for various services and administrative functions.
The full ordinance and fee schedule are available for inspection at City Hall during regular business hours at 316 Highway 10 South, Motley. Copies will also be available on the City’s website at Cityofmotley.com.
This summary is published pursuant to Minnesota law authorizing summary publication of ordinances.
BY ORDER OF
THE CITY COUNCIL
Tami Brotherton,
Motley City Clerk
Published in the City’s
official newspaper on March 18, 2026.
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(ABBREVIATED ADVERTISEMENT)
TODD COUNTY
HIGHWAY SAFETY
IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
Closing date:
March 31, 2026
Sealed bids will be accepted until 10:00 am., March 31, 2026 by the Todd County Public Works Director/Engineer and County Auditor/Treasurer at 44 Riverside Drive, Long Prairie, Minnesota 56347 for the following construction projects:
SP 077-070-017
6-Inch Ground-In Wet Reflective Multi-Component Edge Lines
Various County Roadways (12.5 miles)
This is an abbreviated advertisement. A full advertisement can be viewed by going to the Public Works website at https://mn-co-todd.app.rtvision.com/oneoffice/bidding.
Loren Fellbaum
Todd County Public Works Director/Engineer
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NOTICE
CITY OF STAPLES
ORDINANCE NO. 559
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING OF PROPERTY
WHEREAS, the City Council has the authority to re-zone property within the city limits of the City of Staples; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds it to be in the public interest, convenience and general welfare to amend and rezone the following described parcel;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Staples as follows:
This Property, described as follows, is to be re-zoned from B-1 Business to R-3 Multi-Family Housing:
W2 of N 3/4, Block 8 in the O’Connor Addition to Staples, Todd County, Minnesota.
Adopted this 10th day of March 2026.
Tara Greer, City Clerk
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NOTICE THOMASTOWN
BOARD OF APPEALS and EQUALIZATION
The annual Thomas-town Board of Appeals and Equalization meeting will be held at the Thomastown Town Hall on Friday, April 10, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. The purpose of this meeting is to determine whether property in this jurisdiction has been properly valued and classified by the assessor.
Sue Walsvik, Clerk
Thomastown Township
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TODD COUNTY
BOARD OF
ADJUSTMENT
215 First Ave. South
Long Prairie,
Minnesota 56347
320-732-4420
PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that on Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. the Todd County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing in the Commissioner’s board room, 215 1st Ave South, Suite 301, Long Prairie, Minnesota.
NOTE: This meeting is again being held in-person and the public is encouraged to attend. 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? Call or email 320-732-4420 or toddplan.zone@co.todd.mn.us
Agenda
•Call to Order
•Pledge of Allegiance
•Introduction of Board of Adjustment Members and process review
•Approval of agenda
•Approval of January 22, 2026 Board of Adjustment’s meeting minutes
•The applicant is introduced
•Staff report
•Applicant confirms if staff report accurately represents the request
•Site Visit Review
•Public comment
•Board review with applicant, staff, and public
1. USS Eagle Bend Solar LLC: Section 02, Wykeham Township
Site Address: 14910 380th Street, Eagle Bend, MN 56446
PID: 28-0001100
1.Request CUP to construct and operate an up-to 10-megawatt solar farm in AF-1 Zoning District
2. The Towers LLC C/O Buell Consulting: Section 23, Birchdale Township
Site Address: 21794 State Hwy 28, Grey Eagle, MN 56336
PID: 03-0018603
1.Request for construction of a monopole for telecommunications antennas and equipment with a structure height of 155’, and an overall height of 164’ including the lighting rod in Rural Townsite Zoning District.
3. Amendment to Article XII. Regulation on Cannabis Businesses, Todd County Planning and Zoning Ordinance
Adjournment.
Next meeting: May 7, 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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NOTICE
CITY OF STAPLES
ORDINANCE NO. 560
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING OF PROPERTY
WHEREAS, the City Council has the authority to re-zone property within the city limits of the City of Staples; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds it to be in the public interest, convenience and general welfare to amend and rezone the following described parcel;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Staples as follows:
This Property, described as follows, is to be re-zoned from B-1 Business to R-3 Multi-Family Housing:
Blk 9 and south 66 feet of the vacated street lying south of Blk 9 in the O’Connor Addition to Staples, Todd County, Minnesota
Adopted this 10th day of March 2026
Tara Greer, City Clerk
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NOTICE
MORAN TOWNSHIP
MEETING
The Moran Township April meeting will be held Monday, April 6 at 7 p.m. at the town hall.
Diane Mack, Clerk
Moran Township
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TODD COUNTY
2026 PAVEMENT MARKING PROJECT
Closing date:
March 31, 2026
Sealed bids will be accepted until 10:00 a.m., March 31, 2026 by the Todd County Public Works Director/Engineer at 44 Riverside Drive, Long Prairie, Minnesota 56347 for the following construction project:
C.P. 77-26-03
Pavement Marking Application
Various County Highways (262.58 miles)
This is an abbreviated advertisement. A full advertisement can be viewed by going to the Public Works website at https://mn-co-todd.app.rtvision.com/oneoffice/bidding.
Loren Fellbaum
Todd County Public Works Director/Engineer
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NOTICE
MAY TOWNSHIP ASSESSMENT MEETING
The Board of Appeal and Equalization for the Township of May, Cass County, Minnesota shall meet on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 12:00 noon at the May Town Hall. The purpose of this meeting is to determine whether taxable property in the jurisdiction has been properly valued and classified by the assessor, and to determine whether corrections need to be made.
Bianca Wyffels, Clerk
May Township
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STATE OF MINNESOTA
COUNTY OF TODD DISTRICT COURT
SEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
PROBATE DIVISION
Court File
No. 77-PR-26-214
In Re: Estate of
Gary R. Mueller,
Decedent
Notice of and order for hearing on petition for formal adjudication of intestate and determination of heirs and appointment of personal representative and notice to creditors.
It is Ordered and Notice is given that on April 13, 2026 at 10:14 A.M., a hearing will be held in this Court at 221 1st Ave. S., Long Prairie, Minnesota, on a petition for the formal adjudication of intestacy and determination of heirs and for the appointment of Randy Mueller, whose address is 416 4th St. NE, Staples, MN 56479, as personal representative of the Decedent’s estate in an unsupervised administration.
The hearing will be an administrative hearing, and your appearance is not required. If there is an objection to this petition, you will be notified of another date and time.
Any objections to the petition must be raised at the hearing or filed with the Court prior to the hearing. If the petition is proper and no objections are filed or raised, the personal representative will be appointed with the full power to administer the Decedent’s estate, including the power to collect all assets, pay all legal debts, claims, taxes, and expenses; sell real and personal property; and do all necessary acts for the Decedent’s estate.
Notice is further given that, subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the Decedent’s estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court within four (4) months after the date of this notice or the claims will be barred.
Dated: March 4, 2026
BY THE COURT
Heidi Hovis,
Judge of District Court
Kim Peterson
Court Administrator
SKOOG LAW
Grant K. Skoog
MN# 0403246
24 Colfax Ave. SW
PO Box 623
Wadena, MN 56482
Telephone: (218) 631-1228
E-mail:
ATTORNEY FOR
PETITIONER
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Minutes of the Meeting of the Todd County Board of Commissioners held FEB. 3, 2026
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 3rd day of February, 2026 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 Noska, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To adopt the agenda as presented.
Consent Agenda
On motion by Denny and second by Neumann, the following motions were introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:
To approve the Todd County Board of Commissioner’s Meeting Minutes for January 21, 2026 as presented.
Approve the resignation of Katherine Pittman, Administrative Specialist, effective February 13th, 2026.
To approve the hire of Morgan Hickerson to fill the open Social Worker position. Grade I/9 Step C $35.10. Start Date: TBD.
Commissioners
The County Board recognized staff for their years of service awards from 4th quarter 2025.
Auditor-Treasurer
On motion by Noska and second by Denny, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous rollcall vote: To approve the Commissioner Warrants number (ACH) 404330 through 404349 in the amount of $64,416.87 and (Regular) 59545 through 59571 in the amount of $62,887.44 for a total of $127,304.31.
On motion by Becker and second by Neumann, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous rollcall vote: To approve the Health & Human Services Commissioner Warrants number (ACH) 807250 through 807275 and (Regular) 713813 through 713847 for a total of $53,174.56
On motion by Denny and second by Becker, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous rollcall vote: To approve the Health & Human Services SSIS Warrants number (ACH) 601914 through 601920 and (Regular) 518799 through 518818 for a total amount of $118,199.51.
On motion by Noska and second by Denny, the following resolution was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:
APPROVAL OF ALL COUNTY DEPARTMENTAL CHANGE
& PETTY CASH FUNDS
WHEREAS, there are multiple petty cash & change funds in various departments across the county, and;
WHEREAS, State Auditing Standards & Statutes require board approval when modifications are requested and to annually confirm/reaffirm all county departmental change & petty cash funds,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, to approve the petty cash & change funds for the various departments for immediate implementation as per the attached list to be filed in the Auditor-Treasurer’s Office.
On motion by Becker and second by Denny, the following resolution was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:
APPROVAL OF ALL COUNTY DEPARTMENTAL CHANGE
& PETTY CASH FUNDS
WHEREAS, there are multiple petty cash & change funds in various departments across the county, and;
WHEREAS, State Auditing Standards & Statutes require board approval when modifications are requested and to annually confirm/reaffirm all county departmental change & petty cash funds,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, to approve the petty cash & change funds for the various departments for immediate implementation as per the attached list to be filed in the Auditor-Treasurer’s Office.
On motion by Neumann and second by Denny, the following resolution was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:
RESTRICT FUND BALANCE FOR PLANNING & ZONING GRANT PROGRAMS
WHEREAS, the Planning & Zoning Grant Revenues arrive prior to the year of planned activity, and;
WHEREAS, State Auditors recommendation is to approve by resolution a restricted fund balance on an annual basis for transparent financial reporting, and;
WHEREAS, the balance of the Planning & Zoning Grant Programs as of 12-31-2025 is $96,264.45.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Todd County Board of Commissioners hereby authorize the County Auditor/Treasurer to Restrict Fund Balance for the Planning & Zoning Grant Programs for fiscal year ending 2025 per the attached list.
On motion by Noska and second by Becker, the following resolution was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:
RESTRICT FUND BALANCE FOR THE POLICE STATE AID 2023 ONE-TIME DISTRIBUTION
WHEREAS, the 2023 omnibus tax bill included $210 million in one-time public safety aid that was distributed on 12/26/2023 to cities and counties across the state, and;
WHEREAS, Todd County received $712,941.00 from this one-time distribution, and;
WHEREAS, the omnibus bill provided stipulations regarding allowable uses for this one-time funding and;
WHEREAS, on March 19, 2024, the County Board established a Restricted Fund Balance to carry forward these funds from FY2023 until allowable projects can be identified, and;
WHEREAS, the balance of this account is $545,138.97 as of 12-31-2025.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Todd County Board of Commissioners hereby authorize the County Auditor/Treasurer to Restrict Fund Balance for the Police State Aid 2023 One-Time Distribution for the fiscal year ending 2025 with a balance of $545,138.97.
On motion by Denny and second by Becker, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the attached Budget Request Form for Carry Over of TCSO YE2025 account balances for Canine, Forfeiture and Contingency funds for a total of $104,694.95.
Facilities
On motion by Neumann and second by Noska, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: Approve the bid from Eagle Fabricating to replace the movable wall in the Expo building for a total cost of $18,875.
County Assessor
On motion by Becker and second by Noska, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To set the 2026 Todd County Board of Appeal & Equalization will be held on June 15, 2026 commencing at 6:00pm and not ending before 7:00 pm.
Todd County Recorder
On motion by Becker and second by Denny, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To accept the reclassification of Employee Number 748 to be Deputy County Recorder and eliminate the position of Generalist effective pay period beginning February 8, 2026.
Solid Waste
On motion by Neumann and second by Denny, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: Authorize solid waste staff to execute grant agreement for $2.795 million via Docusign.
County Auditor-Treasurer’s Report
The County Auditor-Treasurer informed of all the election related events happening on this day and the next two months.
County Commissioner’s Report
The County Coordinator reported attending personnel, paycom, interviews, TWCC, Expo tour, Long Prairie Energy workshop and Holiday party events.
County Commissioner’s Report
The Commissioners reported on meetings and events attended.
Commissioner Becker attended meetings including the Policies, Friendly Rider, Comp plan, EMS, Holiday Party, Rural Mn County Caucus, Todd Trails and Public Health Advisory.
Commissioner Denny has attended meetings including regular meetings and Prairie Lakes.
Commissioner Noska has attended meetings including Wellness, Tri-CAP and HRA.
Commissioner Byers attended meetings including Facilities, Finance, Personnel and the Holiday Party.
Commissioner Neumann attended meetings including the Comp plan, CPT, Todd Trails and the Holiday Party.
Recess
On motion by Neumann and second by Denny, the meeting was recessed until February 17th, 2026.
COMMISSIONER WARRANTS
VENDOR NAME $ AMOUNT
CARGILL SALT DIVISION $50,554.83
KRIS ENGINEERING INC 4,709.36
LONG PRAIRIE LEADER 8,405.00
MACQUEEN 19,987.30
POMP’S TIRE SERVICE
INC 6,190.80
SHI CORP 5,171.40
TRAFERA LLC 13,950.00
40 PAYMENTS LESS
THAN $2,000 18,335.62
Total: $127,304.31
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
VENDOR NAME $ AMOUNT
MDHS - SWIFT 2,930.96
RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE -
UPPER MIDWEST 4,380.00
SCHULLER FAMILY FUNERAL
HOMES 3,500.00
TCSS MH INITIATIVE FLEX
FUND 3,637.52
TODD COUNTY ATTORNEY’S
OFFICE 2,025.00
TRAFERA LLC 10,600.00
47 PAYMENTS LESS
THAN $2,000 19,820.15
COST EFF HEALTH INS 2,205.00
USDA-RD 2,538.14
6 PAYMENTS LESS
THAN $2,000 1,537.79
Total: $53,174.56
VENDOR NAME $ AMOUNT
COMMUNITY AND FAMILY
SRVS LLC $2,516.25
DHS - MOOSE LAKE RTC -
462 2,844.25
DHS - MSOP - MN SEX
OFFENDER PROG - 462 4,929.00
GREATER MN FAMILY
SRVS INC 3,616.12
MERIDIAN SERVICES
INC 2,211.48
MINNEAPOLIS FORENSIC
PSYCHOLOGICAL
SERVICES LLC 3,375.00
NEXUS - KINDRED FAMILY
HEALING 2,295.40
NORTH HOMES CHILDREN
& FAMILY SRVS 24,640.98
NORTHERN PINES MENTAL
HLTH CTR INC 13,212.68
PORT GROUP HOMES 7,248.12
PRAIRIE LAKES YOUTH
PROGRAMS 13,950.00
VILLAGE RANCH INC 24,341.51
WEST CENTRAL REG JUVENILE
CTR 7,798.00
14 PAYMENTS LESS
THAN $2,000 5,220.72
Total: $118,199.51
On a motion by Becker and second by Neumann, the preceding minutes of the County Board meeting held February 3, 2026 were duly approved by unanimous vote at the Todd County Board of Commissioners at the Regular Board Meeting held on February 17, 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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Minutes of the Special Board Meeting of the Todd County Board of Commissioners held on
February 9, 2026
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 9th day of February, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Byers. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. All Commissioners were present except Commissioner Noska.
Agenda
On motion by Denny and second by Becker, the following was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To acknowledge the agenda as presented.
Closed Session
On motion by Neumann and second by Denny, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To enter into closed session pursuant to Minnesota Statute 13D.03 at 2:04 p.m.
On motion by Denny and second by Neumann, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To reopen the session at 3:04 p.m.
Adjourn
On motion by Denny and second by Neumann, the meeting was adjourned at 3:04 p.m.
On a motion by Becker and second by Neumann, the preceding minutes of the Special County Board meeting held February 9th, 2026 were duly approved by unanimous vote at the Todd County Board of Commissioners at the Regular Board Meeting held on February 17, 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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