Public Notices January 7, 2026
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, January 22, 2025 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 December 18, 2025 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. Reorganization of the Board and review of Business Rules
2. USS Eagle Bend Solar LLC: Section 02, Wykeham Township
Site Address: 14910 380th Street, Eagle Bend, MN 56446
PID: 28-0001100
1. Request to remove the prime farmland solar restriction from Section 9.20 to allow for the submission of a CUP application for a 10-megawatt solar energy system in AF-1 Zoning District.
3. Luke Peterson: Section 02, Burnhamville Township
Site Address: 34040 Explorer Drive, Swanville, MN 56382
PID: 06-0003600
1. Request to reduce the side yard property line setback from 30’ to 16.9’ in AF-1 Zoning District.
Adjournment.
Next meeting: February 26, 2026
Adjournment.
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
Russell Vandenheuvel, Chair
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ISD #2170
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING #7
Nov. 17, 2025
6:00 p.m.
District Office
MINUTES
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by Chair Freeman at 6:00 p.m.
Roll Call was taken, members Wright, Frisk, Reeck, Trout, Reese and Freeman were present, comprising a quorum. Also present were Superintendent Tappe, Recording Clerk Larson, Business Manager Hill, Principal Ferdon, AD Ahrendt, Staples World Managing Editor Anderson, students, staff members and community members. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Motion by Wright seconded by Reese, to adopt the agenda. MC
Chair Freeman recognized and welcomed those in attendance
School/Community Forum - NONE
The 2024-2025 Audit Report was presented by Brady Martz
Motion by Reeck, seconded by Frisk to accept the 2024-2025 audit as presented by Brady Martz. MC
Consent Agenda
Approve minutes from the October 20, 2025 Board Meeting
Approve minutes from the November 3, 2025 Board Work session
Approve the fundraiser request from Middle School REACH
Approve the resignation of:
Paul Petrich, Elementary Custodian
Audra Steffen, Elementary Paraprofessional
Drew Potter, JH Basketball and Baseball Coach
Approve the hire of:
Dillen Avenson, Middle/High School Paraprofessional
Paul Petrich, Middle/High School Lead Custodian
Approve the 25/26 winter coaches list
Approve the fundraiser request from Student Theatre
Motion by Trout, seconded by Reeck, to approve the consent agenda. MC
Donations and In-Kind Contributions
Motion by Frisk, seconded by Wright, to approve the Resolution to accept Grants and Donations in the amount of $ $27,543.20 and In-kind donations in the amount of $1,237.12. MC
Thank you to Staples Ace Hardware, Ives Family/Timberlake Hotel, LEAP, SM Music Boosters, Staples Lions Club, Lincoln Scandia Valley Lions Club, SM Basketball Boosters, Staples-Motley Arts Council and Kevin Tvedt.
Finance Items
(Finance Committee Meeting Minutes 10/28/25)
Financial Report presented by Business Manager Hill
Motion by Reeck, seconded by Trout, to approve the October, 2025 disbursements. MC
General Fund: $817,082.56
Food Service: $59,425.52
Community Service: $14,914.64
Construction Fund: $0.00
Debt Service: $0.00
Fund 21 Student Activities: $7,469.25
Fund 45: $0.00
Motion by Wright, seconded by Frisk, to approve the October receipts. MC
General Fund: $1,260,604.63
Food Service: $100,154.64
Community Service: $36,667.36
Construction Fund: $0.00
Debt Service: $975,958.76
Fund 21 Student Activities: $13,998.46
Fund 45: $0.00
Cabinet Presentation by Teaching & Learning Coordinator Pantzke
2024-2025 Student Achievement Data
Personnel
Motion by Trout, seconded by Reeck, to accept the retirement of Yolanda Koppes, Elementary Paraprofessional effective December 31, 2025. MC
Thank you Yolanda for your 27 years of service to the Staples-Motley School District.
Motion by Frisk, seconded by Wright, to accept the retirement of Cindy Denning, School District Nurse effective June 30, 2026. MC
Thank you Cindy for your five years of service to the Staples-Motley School District.
District Long Range Facility Plan Presentation by Superintendent Tappe, Business Manager Hill & ICS Representative Splett
Review and Comment
Motion by Wright, seconded by Reeck, to approve the Submission of the Review and Comment to the Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Education. MC
Reports
School Board:
Freshwater
Sourcewell - 9-16-25 Minutes
Elementary Principal
Middle/High School Principal
Activities/Community Ed Director
SMEA
Superintendent
Other
Motion by Frisk, seconded by Trout, to adjourn the meeting at 7:38 p.m. MC
Trisha Larson, Clerk
ISD #2170
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ISD #2170
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING #8
Dec. 1, 2025
6:00 p.m.
District Office
MINUTES
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by Chair Freeman at 6:00 p.m.
Roll Call was taken, members Wright, Frisk, Reeck, Trout, Reese and Freeman were present, comprising a quorum. Also present were Superintendent Tappe, Recording Clerk Larson, Business Manager Hill, Principal Ferdon, Staples World Managing Editor Anderson and members of the public. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Motion by Reese seconded by Reeck, to adopt the agenda. MC
Chair Freemann recognized those in attendance
Truth in Taxation Levy Presentation - Business Manager Hill
Truth in Taxation Levy and Budget Public Discussion
Motion by Reeck, seconded by Frisk, to Approve and Certify the 2025 payable 2026 levy in the amount of $5,960,653.28. MC
Other
Motion by Frisk, seconded by Trout, to approve the resignation of Carlie Rowe, Middle School Social Worker, pending the hire of a suitable licensed replacement, with permission to post. MC
Motion by Freeman, seconded by Reeck, to ratify the 2025-2027 Certified Staff Master Contract. MC
Motion by Trout, seconded by Reese, to adjourn the meeting at 6:36 p.m. MC
Trisha Larson, Clerk
ISD #2170
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Official Publication for Todd County
NOTICE OF ONLINE SALE
OF FORFEITED LANDS
February 12 through February 19, 2026
Online: Bid4assets
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the parcels of Tax-Forfeited Land that is contained herein shall be sold to the highest bidder online with bid4assets. The sale will be governed by the provisions of Minn. Stat. § 282.01 and by the resolution of the Todd County Board of Commissioners authorizing such sale. The resolution reads as follows:
BE IT RESOLVED, that all parcels of tax-forfeited land listed on the List of Tax-Forfeited Land be classified as nonconservation land; that the basic sale price of each parcel on List of Tax-Forfeited Land, that is on file with the Clerk of the County Board, be approved and authorization for an online sale of this land be granted, pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 282.01; that the sale will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, February 12 and closes February 19, 2026, by the Todd County Auditor/Treasurer online with Bid4assets, for not less than the basic sale price; and that all sales shall be full payment or on the terms set forth on the List of Tax-Forfeited Land.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the conditions and terms of the public sale shall be as described in the list of Tax-Forfeited Land contained here-in and approved by the Todd County Board of Commissioners.
Information about the sale of tax-forfeited land in Todd County can be obtained at the office of the County Auditor/Treasurer, Todd County Courthouse, 215 1st Avenue So, Suite 201, Long Prairie, Minnesota, 56347. Telephone: (320) 732-4469, or online with Bid4assets.
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
4TH STREET NE (CSAH 43) IMPROVEMENTS SAP 077-643-004
CITY OF STAPLES TODD COUNTY, MN
RECEIPT AND OPENING OF PROPOSALS: Proposals for the work described below will be received online through QuestCDN.com until 2:00 p.m. on Monday, January 26, 2026, at which time the bids will be opened and publicly read at the office of the City Administrator, City of Staples, 122 6th Street NE, Staples, MN 56479.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK: The work includes the construction of approximately:
together with numerous related items of work, all in accordance with Plans and Specifications. This project is subject to Prevailing Wage Rates, Truck Rentals, Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Goals, Equal Employment Opportunity Provisions, Buy American Iron and Steel Provisions, and Responsible Contractor Certification.
COMPLETION OF WORK: All work under the Contract must be complete by 7/16/2027.
PLAN HOLDERS LIST, ADDENDUMS AND BID TABULATION: The plan holders list, addendums and bid tabulations will be available for download on-line at www.questcdn.com or www.bolton-menk.com.
TO OBTAIN BID DOCUMENTS: Complete digital project bidding documents are available at www.questcdn.com or www.bolton-menk.com. You may view the digital plan documents for free by entering Quest project #9610208 on the website’s Project Search page. Documents may be downloaded for $50.00. Please contact QuestCDN.com at 952-233-1632 or info@questcdn.com for assistance in free membership registration, viewing, downloading, and working with this digital project information.
BID SUBMITTAL: A bid shall be submitted online no later than the date and time prescribed. For this project, the Owner will only be accepting online electronic bids through QuestCDN. To access the electronic bid form, download the project document and click the online bidding button at the top of the advertisement. Prospective bidders must be on the plan holders list through QuestCDN for bids to be accepted.
BID SECURITY: A Proposal Bond in the amount of not less than 5 percent of the total amount bid, drawn in favor of City of Staples shall accompany each bid.
OWNER’S RIGHTS RESERVED: The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any irregularities and informalities therein and to award the Contract to other than the lowest bidder if, in their discretion, the interest of the Owner would be best served thereby.
Dated: December 18, 2025 /s/ Mr. Jerel Nelsen
City Administrator
Published: December 31, 2025, January 7, 2026, January 14, 2026
Finance and Commerce: December 31, 2025, January 7, 2026, January 14, 2026
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