Public Notices April 1, 2026
Notice
BARTLETT Township board of appeal and equalization
Important Information Regarding Property
Assessments
This may affect your 2027 property taxes.
The Board of Appeal and Equalization for Bartlett Township will meet on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the Town Hall. The purpose of this meeting is to determine whether property in the jurisdiction has been properly valued and classified by the assessor.
If you believe the value or classification of your property is incorrect, please contact your assessor’s office to discuss your concerns. If you disagree with the valuation or classification after discussing it with your assessor, you may appear before the Local Board of Appeal and Equalization. The board will review your assessments a make corrections as needed. Generally, you must appeal to the local board before appealing to the County Board of Appeal and Equalization.
Jan Jares, Clerk
Bartlett Township
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NOTICE
Becker Township ROAD TOUR
The Becker Township Annual Road Tour will be held on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. Meet at the town hall at 4:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend.
Mary Fitcher, Clerk
Becker Township
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Notice
BYRON Township BOARD OF APPEAL AND EQUALIZATION
The Byron Township Board of Appeal and Equalization will be held Thursday. April 9 at 2:30 p.m. at the Leader Community Hall.
Becki Rassler, Clerk
Byron Township
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NOTICE
CITY OF STAPLES
ORDINANCE NO. 561
AN ORDINANCE REGARDING THE SALE OF PROPERTY
THE CITY OF STAPLES DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Sec. 1: The City of Staples is hereby empowered to sell the following real estate located in the City of Staples, County of Todd, State of Minnesota in accordance with the sale price to be authorized by the City Council:
31.08 AC-NW1/4 SW1/4 EXC(3)TR 1)1.34 AC - PT NW1/4 SW1/4 COM AT NE COR; TH S ALG E LI 242’; TH W & PARA WI N LI 242’; TH N & PARA/E LI 242’ TO N LI OF 1/4’ TH E ALG N LI TO PT OF BG; SUBJ TO RD EASE- MENT ALG E 33’ THEREOF * & EXC TRACT(2) 2.23 AC-PT NW1/4 SW1/4 DESC AS COM AT NW COR OF NW1/4 SW1/4; THN E ALONG N LINE 500’TO POB. THN S 323.4’;THN E 300’;THN N 323.4; THN W 300’ TO POB. SUBJECT TO ROADWAY ALONG N 33’ *EXC TRACT(3)COMM AT THE NE CORNER OF NW1/4 SW1/4;THN W ALNG THE N LI OF NW1/4 SW1/4 242’ TO POB OF THE TRACT TO BE CONVEYED HEREIN;THN S & PARALLEL WITH THE E LI 323.4’; THN W & PARALLEL WITH THE N LI 250’;THN N PARALLEL WITH E LI 323.4’ MORE OR LESS TO THE N LI OF NW1/4 SW1/4;THN E ALNG N LI 250’ MORE OR LESS TO POB **EXC THAT PT NW1/4 SW1/4 DESC AS:COMM AT THE NE CORNER OF SAID NW1/4 SW1/4;THN S ALNG THE E LI OF NW1/4 SW1/4 242’TO POB;THN W PARALLEL WITH THE N LI OF NW1/4 SW1/4 242’;THN S PARALLEL WITH THE E LI 81.4’;THN W PARALLEL WITH THE N LI 250’;THN S PARALLEL WITH THE E LI 270’;THN E PARALLEL WITH N LI 492’TO THE INTERSECTION WITH THE E LI;THN N ALNG SAID E LI 351.40’TO POB
Sec. 2: The net proceeds from the sale shall be used pursuant to Section 11.05 of the Staples City Charter.
Sec. 3: The Mayor and City Administrator are authorized to execute any documents to complete the sale.
Sec. 4 : This ordinance shall take effect from and after its passage and publication in accordance with law.
Adopted this 24th day of March, 2026.
Tara Greer, Clerk
City of Staples
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NOTICE
MEADOWBROOK TOWNSHIP BOARD OF APPEAL AND EQUALIZATION
Important Information Regarding Assessment and Classification of Property.
This may affect your 2026 property tax payments.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That the Board of Appeal and Equalization for the Township of Meadowbrook, Cass County, Minnesota shall meet on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. This meeting is at the Leader Community 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.
If you believe the value or classification of your property is incorrect, please contact your Assessor’s office to discuss your concerns. If you are still not satisfied with the valuation or classification after discussing it with your assessor, you may appear before the Local Board of Appeal and Equalization. The Board shall review the valuation, classification, or both if necessary, and shall correct it as needed. Generally, an appearance before your Local Board of Appeal and Equalization is required by law before an appeal can be taken to the County Board of Appeal and Equalization.
Ty Peterson, Clerk
Meadowbrook Township
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STATE OF MINNESOTA
COUNTY OF TODD
SEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
DISTRICT COURT
PROBATE DIVISION
Court File
No. 77-PR-26-245
Estate of
Bradley Eugene Mertens a/k/a Bradley E. Mertens a/k/a Bradley Mertens a/k/a Brad Mertens,
Decedent
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 April 27, 2026 at 10:14 a.m. an administrative judicial hearing in which no appearances are necessary will be held in this Court at Todd County District Court, 221 First Avenue South, Long Prairie, Minnesota, for the adjudication of intestacy and determination of heirship of the Decedent, and for the appointment of Deanne Mertens, whose address is 29868 Timberlane Road, Staples, Minnesota, 56479 as Personal Representative of the Estate of the Decedent in an Ρ 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 Minnesota Statutes Section 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.
Dated: March 23, 2026
Heidi Hovis,
Judge of District Court
Kim Peterson
Court Administrator
Attorney for Petitioner
Lee Hanson
Hanson Law Office
1010 W. St. Germain St., Suite 750
St. Cloud, Minnesota, 56301
Attorney License No: 0040964
Telephone: (320) 257-3388
Email:
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NOTICE
TESTING OF OPTICAL SCAN VOTING SYSTEM INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
NO. 2170
(STAPLES-MOTLEY)
STATE OF MINNESOTA
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Independent School District No. 2170 (Staples-Motley) shall perform a public accuracy test of the optical scan voting system to be used in the School District’s April 14, 2026 Special Election. The test shall be conduicted at: Todd County Courthouse 221 1st Ave. S, Long Prairie, Minnesota on April 9, 2026 at 8:30 a.m.
Interested individuals are authorized to attend and observe. If you have any questions, please contact Trisha at 218-894-5400.
Dated: March 19, 2026
BY ORDER OF THE SCHOOL BOARD
/s/ Sherry L. Frisk,ß
School District Clerk
Independent School
District No. 2170
(Staples-Motley)
State of Minnesota
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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: May 8, 2020
ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $263,532.00
MORTGAGOR(S): Jatty D. Zondo, married woman
MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Guardian Mortgage, a division of Sunflower Bank, N.A.
DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Recorded on May 13, 2020 as Document Number 519346 in the Office of the County Recorder of Todd County, Minnesota.
ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: Guardian Mortgage, a division of Sunflower Bank, N.A. by assignment recorded on October 6, 2023 as Document Number A538428 in the Office of the County Recorder of Todd County, Minnesota.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: The Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter, except the East 33 feet thereof, in Section 4, Township 132, Range 35, Todd County, Minnesota.
STREET ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 13134 COUNTY 24, BERTHA, MN 56437
COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Todd County, Minnesota.
THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE: $239,769.57
TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.
NAME OF MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR: Guardian Mortgage, a division of Sunflower Bank, N.A.
RESIDENTIAL SERVICER: Sunflower Bank, N.A.
TAX PARCEL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 02-0003900
TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 1005554-1200011864-0
THAT no action or proceeding has been instituted at law to recover the debt then remaining secured by such mortgage, or any part thereof, or, if the action or proceeding has been instituted, that the same has been discontinued, or that an execution upon the judgment rendered therein has been returned unsatisfied, in whole or in part.
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: May 28, 2026 at 10:00 AM.
PLACE OF SALE: Todd County Sheriff’s Office, County Detention Center, 115 Third Street South, Long Prairie, MN 56347.
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 twelve (12) months from the date of sale.
TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: Unless said mortgage is reinstated or the property redeemed, or unless the time for redemption is reduced by judicial order, you must vacate the premises by 11:59 p.m. on May 28, 2027.
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.
MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None
Dated: March 23, 2026
GUARDIAN MORTGAGE, A DIVISION OF SUNFLOWER BANK, N.A.
Mortgagee
TROTT LAW, P.C.
By: /s/
N. Kibongni Fondungallah, Esq.
Samuel R. Coleman, Esq.
*Alexa Marsh, Esq.*
Attorneys for Mortgagee
25 Dale Street North
St. Paul, MN 55102
(651) 209-9760
(23-1001-FC04)
Federal law may require reporting to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network for certain purchases of residential property by entities or trusts. A successful third party bidder may be required to provide ownership and identifying information as a condition to completing the transfer.
THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR.
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NOTICE
Call for Bids
Todd County Solid Waste Mowing
Todd County Solid Waste is accepting sealed bids for lawn mowing at its new Transfer Station Facility at 30433 US 71, Browerville, MN. Bids should be based on a lump sum rate per time mowed. Interested parties can submit their bid in a sealed envelope, along with proof of insurance and three references, by April 16, 2026. Sealed bids can be dropped off or mailed to Todd County Transfer Station 30433 US 71, Browerville, MN 56438.
Please direct any inquiries to Mike Eberle, Todd County Solid Waste Supervisor, 320-594-2210
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MEETING #14
ISD #2170
SCHOOL BOARD
March 2, 2026
6:00 p.m.
District Office
MINUTES
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Chair Wright.
Roll Call was taken, members Wright, Frisk, Reeck, Trout, Freeman and Reese were present, comprising a quorum. Also present were Superintendent Tappe, Recording Clerk Larson, Staples World Managing Editor Anderson and Buildings and Grounds Director Peterson. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Motion by Frisk, seconded by Reeck, to adopt the agenda. MC
Chair Wright welcomed those in attendance
Consent Agenda
Approve minutes from the February 17, 2026 Board Meeting
Approve the Freshwater Education District (FED) menu options FY27
Motion by Freeman, seconded by Trout, to approve the consent agenda. MC
Other
Motion by Reeck, seconded by Reese, to approve the Resolution Appointing Election Judges for the April 14, 2026 School District Special Election. Roll Call Vote - In Favor: Reeck, Reese, Freeman, Frisk, Wright, Trout; Opposed: None. MC
Other - None
Motion by Frisk, seconded by Reeck, to adjourn the meeting. MC
Trisha Larson, Clerk
ISD #2170
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Upcoming Meetings/Events:
Fri., April 3: No school; all offices closed
Mon., April 6: School Board Meeting/Work Session, CANCELLED
Tues., April 14: Election Day
Mon., April 20: School Board Meeting, District Office, 905 4th St. NE, Staples, 6 p.m.
Mon., May 4: School Board Meeting/Work Session, District Office, 905 4th St. NE, Staples, 6 p.m.
Mon., 18: School Board Meeting, District Office, 905 4th St. NE, Staples, 6 p.m.
Fri., May 22: Class of 2026 Graduation.
Minutes of the Meeting of the Todd County Board of Commissioners held FEB. 17, 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 17th 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 Noska and second by Denny, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To adopt the agenda as presented.
Consent Agenda
On motion by Becker and second by Neumann, the following motions and resolutions were introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:
To approve the Todd County Board of Commissioner’s Meeting Minutes for February 3 and 9, 2026 as presented.
Approve the hiring of Mr. Joshua Crider to fill the vacant Public Works Heavy Equipment Operator position at Grade F, Step A ($26.36/hour).
Accept the resignation of Nathan Ruda, seasonal worker at Todd County Solid Waste effective 8/8/2025.
Accept the Resignation of LeeAnne Louden effective March 20, 2026.
To approve the hire of Yolanda Jobe to fill an open Eligibility Worker position. Grade F/6, Step C, $27.87. Start date: TBD
To approve a Seasonal On Sale and Sunday Liquor License for Birchwood Resort at the address of 22182 Birchwood Loop, Sauk Centre, MN in Birchdale Township effective April 15, 2026 through October 15, 2026.
GAMBLING PERMIT – CENTRAL MINNESOTA WHITETAILS
WHEREAS, the Todd County Board of Commissioners are establishing their approval for a Gambling Permit for the Central Minnesota Whitetails through this resolution;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Todd County Board of Commissioners approve a Gambling Permit for the Central Minnesota Whitetails to hold a raffle event at Clarissa Ballroom in Eagle Valley Township at the address 19281 Kotter Rd, Clarissa, MN on March 28, 2026.
GAMBLING PERMIT – SAUK CENTRE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
WHEREAS, the Todd County Board of Commissioners are establishing their approval for a Gambling Permit for the Sauk Centre Area Chamber of Commerce through this resolution;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Todd County Board of Commissioners approve a Gambling Permit for the Sauk Centre Area Chamber of Commerce to hold a raffle event at the Howard & Katherine Marthaler Shed in Kandota Township at the address 10098 County 11, Sauk Centre, MN on April 25th, 2026.
To approve a one day On Sale Temporary Liquor License for the Sauk Centre Area Chamber of Commerce at the Marthaler’s Shed at the address of 10098 County 11, Sauk Centre, MN in Kandota Township effective April 25th, 2026.
GAMBLING PERMIT – THE CHURCH OF ST. JOSEPH OF GREY EAGLE
WHEREAS, the Todd County Board of Commissioners are establishing their approval for a Gambling Permit for The Church of St. Joseph of Grey Eagle through this resolution;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Todd County Board of Commissioners approve a Gambling Permit for The Church of St. Joseph of Grey Eagle to hold a raffle event at the Shattuck’s Hub Supper Club in Burnhamville Township at the address 30905 County 13, Burtrum, MN on June 12, 2026.
Auditor-Treasurer
On motion by Noska and second by Denny, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous rollcall vote: To approve the January 2026 Auditor Warrants number (ACH) 905696 through 905800 in the amount of $1,806,427.97 (Manual) 1167 through 1199 in the amount of $1,904,488.81 and (Regular) 245738 through 245884 in the amount of $562,402.20 for a total of $4,273,318.98.
On motion by Neumann and second by Becker, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous rollcall vote: To approve the Commissioner Warrants number (ACH) 404350 through 404377 in the amount of $22,948.86 and (Regular) 59572 through 59608 in the amount of $42,435.15 for a total of $65,384.01.
On motion by Becker and second by Denny, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous rollcall vote: To approve the Health & Human Services Commissioner Warrants number (ACH) 807276 through 807306 and (Regular) 713848 through 713877 for a total of $58,351.58.
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) 601921 through 601937 and (Regular) 518819 through 518840 for a total amount of $92,281.90.
On motion by Neumann and second by Noska, the following resolution was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:
2026 PARKS AND TRAILS APPROPRIATION FUNDS TRANSFER
WHEREAS, the 2026 budget for Todd County’s allocation of funds to the Todd County Parks and Trails Board has been approved at $9,000; and
WHEREAS, a letter was received from the Todd County Parks and Trails Board requesting for the appropriation of funds from the General Fund for 2026.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Todd County Board of Commissioners hereby approve the transfer of funds in the amount of $9,000 from the General Fund to the Parks and Trails Fund.
On motion by Denny and second by Noska, the following resolution was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:
APPOINTMENT OF
BONNIE THOELE and VERNA TOENYAN TO THE HOUSING AND
REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY BOARD OF TODD COUNTY
WHEREAS, the Todd County Board of Commissioners of Todd County, Minnesota held a duly authorized special meeting on the 12th day of September, 1972; and
WHEREAS, at said meeting a resolution was passed and adopted declaring the need for a Housing and Redevelopment Authority in Todd County, Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, a vacancy exists in the current term for District 5 on the Todd County HRA Board which is scheduled to expire on September 18, 2026 and Verna Toenyan has expressed her desire to be appointed to this position.
WHEREAS, the term for District 3 is set to expire on September 18, 2025 on the Todd County HRA Board and Maggie Leverich-Wold has expressed her desire for reappointment to this position.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, pursuant to the provisions of the Municipal Housing and Redevelopment Act of the State of Minnesota, the County Board of Commissioners of Todd County, Minnesota, hereby appoint the two persons hereinafter named to serve as Commissioner of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of Todd County, Minnesota, and to serve for the remainder of the period of five years as hereinafter stipulated:
Verna Toenyan – January 28, 2026 through September 18, 2026
Maggie Leverich-Wold – September 18, 2025 through September 18, 2030.
Board of Commissioners & SWCD Supervisor Joint Meeting
Chair Byers suspended the current meeting to allow for the Joint Meeting with the SWCD Supervisors to be held at 9:10 a.m.
Separate minutes of the Joint Meeting attached.
Chair Byers resumed the regular board meeting at 9:55 a.m.
Public Works
On motion by Noska and second by Denny, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: Approve the attached Cooperative Construction Agreement with Bertha Township for the replacement of Bridge L9947.
On motion by Becker and second by Neumann, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: Set the 2026 Spring Road Meeting for April 2, 2026 at 9:00 AM at Todd County Public Works Northern Shop.
On motion by Neumann and second by Denny, the following resolution was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:
APPROVAL OF MNDOT
AGREEMENT 1062287 –
EXCHANGE OF FEDERAL FUNDS FOR STATE AID FUNDS FOR SAP 077-651-005 (2029 PROJECT ON COUNTY STATE AID HIGHWAY 51)
WHEREAS, The Federal fund exchange program is a voluntary program which allows State Aid agencies, who have been selected to receive federal funds to trade them with other State Aid agencies for state aid construction funds, and;
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes § 471.59, subd. 10, §162.031, §162.091, and Title 23 USC 133 authorizes the parties to enter into this Agreement, and;
WHEREAS, Recipient Wright County (“Recipient County”) is in need of Federal Funds for State Project Number (SP) 086-639-025 in Fiscal Year 2029 and Todd County (“Donor County”) is willing to transfer Federal Funds designated for State Project No. 077-651-005 to Recipient County, in exchange Recipient County will transfer $1,820,050.00 of State Aid Construction Funds to Donor County under a separate agreement with MnDOT Contract Number 1062288, and;
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Transportation is willing to facilitate these transactions on behalf of Wright County and Todd County.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Todd County Board of Commissioners does hereby agree that pursuant to Minnesota Stat. Sec. 161.36, the Commissioner of Transportation be appointed as Agent of the Donor County to accept as its agent, federal aid funds which may be made available for eligible transportation related projects, and;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners and the County Auditor/Treasurer are hereby authorized and directed for and on behalf of the Donor County to execute and enter into an agreement with the Commissioner of Transportation prescribing the terms and conditions of said federal aid participation as set forth and contained in “Minnesota Department of Transportation Agency Agreement No. 1062287, a copy of which said agreement was before the County Board and which is made a part hereof by reference.
County Attorney
On motion by Noska and second by Becker, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the contract for 2026 Prosecution Services with the City of Bertha.
Emergency Management
On motion by Becker and second by Denny, the following resolution was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:
RESOLUTION TO ADOPT THE 2025 TODD COUNTY HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN
WHEREAS, Todd County recognizes the threat of natural hazards to people and property within Todd County; and
WHEREAS, Todd County has prepared a hazard mitigation plan, hereby known as the 2025 Todd County Hazard Mitigation Plan in accordance with Federal laws, including the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, as amended; the National Flood Insurance act of 1968, as amended; and the National Dam Safety Program Act, as amended; and
WHEREAS, the 2025 Todd County Hazard Mitigation Plan identifies mitigation goals and actions to reduce or eliminate long-term risk to people and property within Todd County from the impacts of future hazards and disasters; and
WHEREAS, by adoption by the Todd County Board of Commissioners demonstrates its commitment to hazard mitigation and achieving the goals outlined in the 2025 Todd County Hazard Mitigation Plan, and
WHEREAS, approval of the 2025 Todd County Hazard Mitigation Plan by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will make Todd County and participating jurisdictions eligible to apply for FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance grants; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Todd County Board of Commissioners supports the hazard mitigation planning effort and wishes to adopt the 2025 Todd County Hazard Mitigation Plan.
County Sheriff
On motion by Noska and second by Denny, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: Purchase the 3 replacement 2026 Chevy Tahoes through North Country Chevrolet for a total of $166,079.76 that will be paid for through state aid funds.
On motion by Becker and second by Neumann, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: Purchase the 3-replacement squad equipment from MacQueen for a total cost of $33,103.86.
On motion by Denny and second by Neumann, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: Purchase the 3 in squad cameras and 2 in squad radios from DSC Communications for a total cost of $28,301.78.
Solid Waste
On motion by Neumann and second by Becker, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: Authorize Director to sign proposal with Widseth for professional services for $19,800.
Planning & Zoning
The February 2026 Planning Commission draft minutes and staff report was provided for review and discussion.
On motion by Neumann and second by Denny, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To adopt the findings of the Planning Commission and approve the preliminary plat for parcel 12-0007400 known as Sacred Heart Addition with the following conditions:
1. Applicant shall remain compliant with applicable local, state or federal regulations related to operation of the cemetery.
2. Declare a cemetery official and an alternate that will be responsible for following state rules and provide contact information to the County to be recorded with the final plat.
3. Maintain a list of individuals buried and exact location within the cemetery.
4. Cemetery plot must be completely fenced off with boundaries clearly identified. All burial sites must remain inside of the fenced area.
5. Establishment of vegetative screening around the entire property. Screening shall be no less than 6’ in height at maturity.
6. Cemetery must be established and maintained in compliance with MN Statutes Chapter 307.
On motion by Noska and second by Becker, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To adopt the findings of the Planning Commission and grant the CUP to construct a ground mounted solar energy system on parcel 14-0024803 with the following conditions:
1. Applicant must obtain permitting and/or licensing from additional governmental agencies as necessary.
2. Submission of Interconnection Agreement with the electric service provider prior to issuance of a land use permit.
3. Construction of additional solar arrays shall require the review of the Planning Commission.
4. Establishment of vegetative screening along the east property line to provide screening from the public roadway. Screening shall be no less than 6’ in height at maturity.
Health & Human Services
On motion by Denny and second by Noska, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: Approve the update from Administrative Assistant II to Administrative Assistant II-Bilingual to the Financial Services Unit organizational chart.
County Auditor-Treasurer’s Report
The County Auditor-Treasurer informed of all the upcoming election related events, tax statement preparation and audit preparations.
County Coordinator’s Report
The County Coordinator reported attending policies, interviews, finance, dept head, and child care initiative meetings.
County Commissioner’s Report
The Commissioners reported on meetings and events attended.
Commissioner Becker attended meetings including the Public Health, Policies, Regional Transportation, MTWCHB, Rainbow Rider and Extension.
Commissioner Denny has attended meetings including Finance, Personnel, Dept Head, Solid Waste and Fair Board.
Commissioner Noska has attended meetings including TWCC and MTWCHB.
Commissioner Byers attended meetings including Personnel, Finance and Dept Head.
Commissioner Neumann attended meetings including the Policies, CMCOA, Planning Commission, Park Board, Solid Waste and Rainbow Rider.
Adjourn
On motion by Noska and second by Neumann, the meeting was adjourned for the month of February 2026.
AUDITOR WARRANTS
VENDOR NAME $ AMOUNT
ASSOC OF MN
COUNTIES $20,973.00
ASSOC OF MN
COUNTIES 2,638.00
CARD SERVICES
COBORNS 4,799.60
CLIFTON LARSONALLEN,
LLP 6,615.00
GREAT RIVER REGIONAL
LIBRARY 90,634.25
ITEN FUNERAL HOME 3,500.00
LONG PRAIRIE SANITATION
INC 4,673.25
MACQUEEN 9,391.96
MCCC, MI33 34,392.95
MCIT 581,056.00
NORTHERN STAR COOP 2,054.34
PETERS LAW OFFICE,
P.A. 8,721.25
TODD CO HISTORICAL
SOCIETY 15,000.00
US BANK 382,465.00
ZIEGLER INC 5,149.63
26 PAYMENTS LESS
THAN $2,000 12,532.37
BAUM/RICK AND JULIE 3,187.50
FLEET SERVICES/WEX
BANK 7,776.34
INITIATIVE FOUNDATION 7,500.00
MASWCD 7,654.59
MCIT 4,118.00
MN DEPT OF FINANCE 6,204.00
NATIONWIDE RETIREMENT
SOLUTIONS 2,065.00
NORTHERN STAR COOP 4,756.00
PACIFIC LIFE INSURANCE
CO 2,400.00
POPE DOUGLAS SOLID WASTE
MANAGEMENT 28,672.54
STEP 9,099.68
VOYANT COMMUNICATIONS,
LLC 3,378.06
53 PAYMENTS LESS
THAN $2,000 26,129.42
CITY OF BERTHA 3,072.54
CITY OF BROWERVILLE 2,534.84
CITY OF CLARISSA 6,032.67
CITY OF EAGLE BEND 7,587.04
CITY OF GREY EAGLE 5,889.31
CITY OF LONG PRAIRIE 34,879.07
CITY OF OSAKIS 3,825.53
CITY OF STAPLES 14,437.85
SAUK RIVER WATER SHED
DISTRICT 3,003.04
SCHOOL DISTRICT 213 22,376.27
SCHOOL DISTRICT 2170 54,946.70
SCHOOL DISTRICT
2753 70,232.72
SCHOOL DISTRICT 486 12,926.17
SCHOOL DISTRICT 740 2,481.07
SCHOOL DISTRICT 743 34,547.28
SCHOOL DISTRICT 786 29,347.80
SCHOOL DISTRICT 787 44,183.55
SCHOOL DISTRICT 818 6,258.02
TOWN OF BARTLETT 4,953.88
TOWN OF BERTHA 6,483.29
TOWN OF BIRCHDALE 10,473.36
TOWN OF BRUCE 6,534.31
TOWN OF BURLEENE 3,015.49
TOWN OF
BURNHAMVILLE 5,535.50
TOWN OF EAGLE
VALLEY 6,797.55
TOWN OF FAWN LAKE 4,534.89
TOWN OF GERMANIA 6,198.75
TOWN OF GORDON 6,261.18
TOWN OF GREY EAGLE 3,719.45
TOWN OF HARTFORD 3,170.09
TOWN OF IONA 5,920.63
TOWN OF LESLIE 3,383.78
TOWN OF LITTLE ELK 2,087.77
TOWN OF LITTLE SAUK 6,035.15
TOWN OF LONG PRAIRIE 3,629.46
TOWN OF MORAN 5,169.92
TOWN OF REYNOLDS 2,764.20
TOWN OF
ROUND PRAIRIE 10,877.57
TOWN OF STAPLES 4,441.68
TOWN OF
STOWE PRAIRIE 6,939.50
TOWN OF VILLARD 7,969.87
TOWN OF WARD 6,450.20
TOWN OF WEST UNION 2,877.08
TOWN OF WYKEHAM 5,213.68
13 PAYMENTS LESS
THAN $2,000 7,996.74
A.W. RESEARCH
LABORATORIES, INC. 2,625.00
CARGILL SALT
DIVISION 31,090.28
CENTERPOINT ENERGY 2,554.69
CENTERPOINT ENERGY 2,038.78
CENTRA CARE $ 12,714.58
COBORNS
INCORPORATED 2,068.00
COUNTIES PROVIDING
TECHNOLOGY 8,155.00
DSC
COMMUNICATIONS 41,771.70
GALLAGHER BENEFIT
SERVICES INC 2,000.00
INFORMATION SYSTEMS
CORPORATION 47,548.00
LAKES AREA
BLASTING 38,000.00
LAKES COMMUNITY
COOPERATIVE 2,301.82
M & I LOCKBOX MCCC 27,050.00
MADDEN GALANTER
HANSEN, LLP 2,447.10
MINNESOTA POWER 20,973.64
MN COUNTY ATTORNEY’S
ASSOC 6,289.00
MN STATE SHERIFFS
ASSOC 6,981.67
MORRISON COUNTY 6,260.94
MOTOROLA 51,089.83
MOTOROLA 2,571.30
OTTER TAIL CO SOLID
WASTE DEPT 17,944.64
PRAIRIE LAKES MUNICIPAL
SOLID WASTE AUTH 98,136.16
TRAFERA LLC 3,330.00
WEST CENTRAL REG
JUVENILE CTR 14,054.00
WONDERLICH/SCOTT A 5,175.00
32 PAYMENTS LESS
THAN $2,000 15,831.24
AFSCME COUNCIL 65 5,083.72
CENTERPOINT ENERGY 7,647.69
INFORMATION SYSTEMS
CORPORATION 24,478.00
LONG PRAIRIE OIL
COMPANY 5,285.10
MCIT 2,500.00
PACIFIC LIFE INSURANCE
CO 2,400.00
PETERS LAW OFFICE,
P.A 2,096.25
RAINBOW RIDER 34,644.53
24 PAYMENTS LESS
THAN $2,000 8,158.34
MN DEPT OF REVENUE 78,503.25
US BANK - CC 4,661.72
MN DEPT OF REVENUE 13,090.75
MN DEPT OF REVENUE 2,665.48
PAYCOM PAYROLL, LLC 43,779.91
WEX HEALTH INC - HSA 5,021.83
VOYA (MSRS) 2,032.43
PAYCOM PAYROLL,
LLC 44,583.10
WEX HEALTH INC - HSA 4,571.83
VOYA (MSRS) 10,820.86
BETTER HEALTH
COLLECTIVE 31,782.00
WEX HEALTH INC - HSA 17,072.00
NATIONWIDE 2,175.00
WEX HEALTH INC - HSA 43,807.00
BETTER HEALTH
COLLECTIVE 325,234.00
VOYA (MSRS) 3,490.94
VOYA (MSRS) 54,260.17
COUNTY OF TODD 6,391.68
PAYCOM PAYROLL,
LLC 591,503.44
PAYCOM PAYROLL,
LLC 610,669.33
14 PAYMENTS LESS
THAN $2,000 8,372.09
TOTAL: $4,273,318.98
COMMISSIONER WARRANTS
VENDOR NAME $ AMOUNT
CENTRAL MINNESOTA
CPR LLP 2,075.00
FARM-RITE EQUIPMENT,
INC 4,271.72
JERRY’S AUTO BODY 6,385.19
MELROSE ONE STOP 6,699.12
REVIZE LLC 8,280.00
STREICHER’S 3,073.19
TRAFERA LLC 3,360.00
ULINE 2,468.89
WHITMORE INC 2,522.00
ZIEGLER INC 4,569.28
55 PAYMENTS LESS
THAN $2,000 21,679.62
Total: $65,384.01
VENDOR NAME $ AMOUNT
CCOST EFF HLTH INS $4,050.00
TODD-WADENA
ELECTRIC 3,047.49
7 PAYMENTS LESS
THAN $2,000 3,515.39
DHS - SWIFT 8,932.97
KARVONEN FUNERAL
HOME 3,500.00
RURAL MN CEP INC 9,382.78
49 PAYMENTS LESS
THAN $2,000 25,922.95
Total: $58,351.58
VENDOR NAME $ AMOUNT
LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICE
OF MN - ST PAUL $2,842.60
PRESBYTERIAN FAMILY
FOUNDATION INC 14,129.06
PRODUCTIVE ALTERNATIVES
INC 2,764.48
#16359 2,242.54
VALLEY LAKE BOYS
HOME INC 46,796.00
34 PAYMENTS LESS
THAN $2,000 23,507.22
Total: 92,281.90
On a motion by Becker and second by Denny, the preceding minutes of the County Board meeting held February 17, 2026 were duly approved by unanimous vote at the Todd County Board of Commissioners at the Regular Board Meeting held on March 3, 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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