Public Notices October 21, 2026
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: $235,754.97
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: December 10, 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 December 10, 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: October 07, 2026
GUARDIAN MORTGAGE, A DIVISION OF
SUNFLOWER BANK, N.A.
Mortgagee
TROTT LAW, P.C.
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-FC05)
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
Lake shore
AERATION WARNING
LAKE SHAMINEAU
Open water along the shore with thin ice around the edge on the South shores of Lake Shamineau starting November 2026 and early months of 2027. For inquiries contact 320-309-3783.
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NOTICE
Lake shore
AERATION WARNING
LAKE SHAMINEAU
An aeration system will be operated in order to protect shoreline from ice expansion December 15, 2026 to May 1, 2027 on the south shore of Lake Shamineau located off shore of 2002 and 2014 Arras Lane,Motley MN 56466. Be aware of thin ice and open water.
DNR Permit 2025-3295.
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NOTICE
MORAN TOWNSHIP
REGULAR MEETING
The Moran Township November monthly meeting will be moved to Monday, November 2, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. at the town hall.
General Elections will be held at the township hall from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
Diane Mack, Clerk
Moran Township
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NOTICE
THOMASTOWN TOWNSHIP
GENERAL ELECTION
Thomastown Township, Wadena County, will be open for General Elections on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at which time the polls will close.
Jon Hamberg, Clerk
Thomastown Township
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NOTICE OF
CITY ELECTION
CITY OF STAPLES, MINNESOTA
NOTICE is hereby given that the General Election for the City of Staples, Todd and Wadena Counties, State of Minnesota and United States will be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. The polling place is the Staples Community Center located at 425 4th Street Northeast. Sample Ballots are available for inspection at the polling place or on the Secretary of State website at https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/whats-on-my-ballot/.
City Offices to be filled at this election are the Mayor and three City Council Members. The Mayor shall serve for a term of two (2) years. The three individuals receiving the highest number of votes for City Council Member shall serve for terms of four (4) years.
Tara Greer, Clerk
City of Staples
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NOTICE OF SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2170
STAPLES-MOTLEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the general election has been called and will be held on Tuesday, the 3rd day of November, 2026, for the purpose of electing three (3) school board members for four (4) year terms.
Any eligible voter residing in the school district may vote at said election at the polling place designated for the precinct in which he or she resides. The polls for said election will open at 7:00 o’clock a.m and will close at 8:00 o’clock p.m. on the date of said election. A voter must be registered to vote to be eligible to vote in this election. Any unregistered individual may register to vote at the polling place on election day.
BY ORDER OF THE SCHOOL BOARD
Sherry Miller Frisk,
District Clerk
I.S.D. #2170
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TODD COUNTY
PLANNING COMMISSION
215 First Ave. South
Suite 103
Long Prairie,
Minnesota 56347
320-732-4420
PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that the Todd County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in the Commissioners meeting room, Historic Courthouse, 215 First Ave. South, Long Prairie, MN to consider the following applications.
NOTE: This meeting is again being held in-person and the public is encouraged to attend, and 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? Phone 320-732-4420 or Email toddplan.zone@co.todd.mn.us
Agenda
•Call to Order
•Pledge of Allegiance
•Introduction of Planning Commission Members.
1. Information gathering for Proposed Amendment to the Todd County Planning and Zoning Ordinance to create Section 9.24 - Data Centers.
DATA Center, Guest speakers
•Jeffrey Haase, P.E. (MN), Director, Member Services, Great River Energy
•Tom Lambrecht, Manager, Economic Development, Great River Energy.
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 Planning Commission
Jim Pratt, Chair
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NOTICE OF
UNITED HOSPITAL DISTRICT
REGULAR ELECTION
Notice is hereby given, that the regular election of the Hospital District will be held Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at which time the polls will be open in the following voting precincts at the following polling places at the following times:
Becker Township: By mail
Byron Township: By mail
City of Staples: 7 a.m. - 8 p.m. (Staples Community Center)
Moran Township: 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Motley Township: By mail
Thomastown Township: 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.
That at said Regular Hospital District election the following matters will be voted upon: The election of one member to the Hospital District Board for a term expiring December 31, 2030, representing and from each of the following cities and townships:
Becker Township
City of Staples
Byron Township
Motley Township
Moran Township
Thomastown Township
By the order of the District Board of Directors United Hospital District, Staples, Minnesota.
Hospital District Clerk
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