Legals

               SUMMONS

 STATE OF MINNESOTA

      COUNTY OF ST. LOUIS

DISTRICT COURT

SIXTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT

DISTRICT COURT FILE

NO. 69DU-CV-25-3038

In the Matter of the Petition of Mark Charles Gerard, for a Combined Petition in Proceedings Subsequent under Minn. Stat. § 508.71 for an Order to Reform an Instrument affecting Certificate of Title No. 273282 and Action to Determine Adverse Claims under Minn. Stat. § 559.01, affecting:

Lots 17, 18 and 19, Block 19, HUNTER’S GRASSY POINT ADDITION TO DULUTH. EXCEPT minerals,

TO: Karen Windle; Michael Gerard; Laura Vesel; Nicholas Gerard; The unknown heirs of Karol Ann Gerard; Neil Torgersen; JoEllyn Steele; Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., a corporation organized and existing under the laws of United States of America.

Also all heirs and devisees of any of the above named persons who are deceased and “all other persons or parties unknown claiming any right, title, estate, lien or interest in the real estate described in the Petition or amendments herein.”

THE STATE OF MINNESOTA TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS:

You are hereby summoned and required to answer the Petition of the Applicant in the above proceeding and to file your answer to the said Petition in the office of the Administrator of said court, in said county, within 20 days after service of this summons upon you, exclusive of the day of such service, and if you fail to answer the Petition within the time aforesaid, the Applicant in this proceeding will apply to the court for the relief demanded therein.

WITNESS, Court Administrator of said Court, and the seal thereof, at Duluth, in said County, this 12th day of March, 2026.

By /s/ Kylee Berube

Kylee Berube

Court Administrator

Sixth Judicial District

P.J.  – June 11, 18 and 25, 2026

AMENDED NOTICE AND ORDER FOR HEARING ON PETITION FOR PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS State of Minnesota St. Louis County District Court Sixth District Court File Number: 69DU-PR-26-130 Case Type: Formal Unsupervised In Re the Estate of Renee Lynn Bergren, Deceased It is ordered and notice is given that on July 7, 2026 at 1:45 p.m. a hearing will be held remotely via Zoom, at 100 N. 5th Avenue West, Duluth, MN 55802 for the formal probate of a document that is claimed to be the original Will of the Decedent, dated August 19, 2025: and for the appointment of: Name: Stevie-Marie Bergren Address: 24 N. 25th Avenue West, Duluth, MN 55806 as Personal Representative of the Estate of the Decedent in an unsupervised administration. Any objections to the petition should 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 Minn. Stat. § 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: June 2, 2026 By /s/ James Watchke-Koranne James Watchke-Koranne Referee of District Court BY THE COURT By /s/ Jill A. Eichenwald Jill A. Eichenwald Judge of District Court Kim Vezina Interim Court Administrator Janet Riegle Deputy St. Louis County District Court

P. J. – June 11 and 18, 2026

NOTICE AND ORDER FOR HEARING ON PETITION FOR DESCENT OF PROPERTY STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF ST. LOUIS SIXTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 69DU-PR-26-207 Estate of Ruth Reschke Reed, a/k/a Ruth Elizabeth Reed, a/k/a Ruth E. Reed, a/k/a Ruth Reschke, a/k/a Ruth Reed, Decedent 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 identified as fee interests in FDL Tract Nos. 392 and 358, and requests the probate of Decedent Ruth Reschke Reed’s last Will dated June 18, 1989, and the distribution of such fee interests in FDL Tract Nos. 392 and 358 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 21st, 2026, at 1:45 p.m., by this Court at the St. Louis County District Court,100 North 5th Avenue West, Duluth, Minnesota 55802 remotely via Zoom. (1) Notice shall be given to all interested persons (Minn. Stat. 524.1-401) and persons who have filed a demand for notice (Minn. Stat. 524.3-204). (2) Notice shall be given by publishing the 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. Dated: June 3, 2026 BY THE COURT By /s/ Jill A. Eichenwald Jill A. Eichenwald Judge of District Court

P. J. – June 11 and 18, 2026

AMENDED NOTICE AND ORDER FOR HEARING ON PETITION FOR PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS STATE OF MINNESOTA ST. LOUIS COUNTY DISTRICT COURT SIXTH DISTRICT Court File Number: 69DU-PR-25-426 Case Type: Formal Unsupervised In Re the Estate of SANDRA JOY LINDQUIST, Deceased It is ordered and notice is given that on June 30, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. a hearing will be held remotely via Zoom at St. Louis County-Duluth Courthouse, 100 N. 5th Ave. W., Duluth, MN 55802 for the formal probate of a document that is claimed to be the original Will of the Decedent, dated June 16, 2026. and for the appointment of: Name: Derek Lindquist Address: 11 Himango Road, Esko, MN 55733 Phone: 218-940-2000 as Personal Representative of the Estate of the Decedent in an unsupervised administration. Any objections to the petition should 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 state. Notice is also given that (subject to Minn. Stat. § 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. By /s/ James Watchke-Koranne James Watchke-Koranne Referee of District Court Dated: May 13, 2026 BY THE COURT: By /s/ Theresa M. Neo Theresa M. Neo Judge of District Court

P. J. – June 11 and 18, 2026

Proctor City Council Meeting Minutes

?MINUTES OF THE PROCTOR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 20, 2026 Mayor Ward called the meeting to order at 6:08 pm Pledge of Allegiance PRESENT: Mayor Ward, Councilor DeWall, Councilor Rory Johnson, Councilor Jake Benson Excused Absence: Councilor Pederson OTHERS PRESENT: Administrator Rich, Attorney Matt Hanka, Megan Mazzuco, Laura Kleffman, Jim Tuomi M/S/P: Ward/Benson to approve the pre-agenda minutes of April 6, 2026 M/S/P: Benson/Johnson to approve the regular city council minutes of April 6, 2026 M/S/P: DeWall/Benson to approve the LBAE minutes of April 7, 2026 M/S/P: Ward/Johnson to approve the agenda of April 20, 2026, adding Jim Tuomi of 824 6th St. to the public comment period and item 6B: Proclamation 02-26: Stamp out Hunger Food Drive. COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS FROM CITIZENS PRESENT: Jim Tuomi – 824 6th St is present with a request to the street department to continue to remove and haul snow from the end of the alley by his home. He also addresses snow plowing operations in the alley and streets of his neighborhood. Mayor Ward indicates a site visit has been completed, noting there is a fence which limits how far back snow can be pushed. Discussion follows regarding the fence, which appears to be across the road-right-of-way, with a previously granted variance, although a fire hydrant sits behind it. The city would like to discuss location and access to the hydrant but adds snow can be hauled as time permits during winter events. The location of the fence blocks access to the hydrant, this item has been added to the Public Safety Committee agenda for April 21, 2026. Laura Kleffman of Outlook Therapy is present to request an update on the application submitted for a reasonable accommodation request for the installation of a 6’ front yard fence at 1106 Almac Drive. Mayor Ward indicates the item was added under Clerk Advises Council on the agenda for April 6, 2026, as informational only. The memo received stated the city had received the application on March 24 and was currently reviewing the request with city staff and legal for processing. Ms. Kleffman requests a decision to be made by Friday, April 24, 2026, with Mayor Ward stating a decision will not be made by the requested deadline, adding council meetings are held on the first and third Mondays monthly. Mayor Ward adds the possibility of the request for action to the May 4 council agenda; however, reasonable accommodation request applications and government processes typically take longer to complete. City Attorney Matt Hanka adds state statute does not indicate a specific deadline for completion, but that municipalities must respond to reasonable accommodation requests within a ‘reasonable time’. Administrator Rich and Attorney Hanka are currently processing completed application, which will come before the city council for a decision. M/S/P: Johnson/Benson to approve the consent agenda for April 20, 2026 6. NEW BUSINESS A. Tentative Labor Agreements M/S/P: Benson/Dewall to approve the tentative agreement received from Local 346: Streets. Roll Call Vote: Johnson Y, Benson Y, DeWall Y, Ward Abstains M/S/P: to approve the tentative agreement received from Local 346: Office. Roll Call Vote: Johnson Y, Benson Y, DeWall Y, Ward Abstains M/S/P: to approve the tentative agreement received from UFCW 1189. B.Proclamation Agreement 02-26: Stamp out Hunger Food Drive M/S/P: Johnson/Benson to approve as submitted, proclaiming May 9, 2026, as “Stamp out Hunger Food Drive Day”. MEMBER CONCERNS Pederson: Absent DeWall: None Benson: Community garage sales on May 9. Johnson: None Ward: April 29 at 3:00 there will be a food drive at the Heritage Center. April 29 from 7:00-8:00 pm will be a Hoghead meeting at City Hall. LMC Annual Conference will be held in Rochester this year, encourages attendance, and will not be able to attend the May 4 council meeting. City Attorney: None Administrator Rich: None BILLS FOR APPROVAL: General: $219,482.25 Liquor: $44,814.48 TOTAL BILLS FOR APPROVAL: $264,296.73 M/S/P: Ward/Johnson to approve the bills as submitted. M/S/P: DeWall/Ward to adjourn the meeting at 6:43 pm. Chad Ward Mayor Jess Rich City Administrator P.J. – June 11, 2026 MINUTES OF THE PROCTOR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 4, 2026 Deputy Mayor DeWall called the meeting to order at 6:05 pm. Pledge of Allegiance PRESENT: Deputy Mayor DeWall, Councilor Rory Johnson, Councilor Derek Pederson, Councilor Jake Benson Excused Absence: Mayor Ward OTHERS PRESENT: Administrator Rich, Attorney Joe Heck, Megan Mazzuco M/S/P: Johnson/Benson to approve the pre-agenda minutes of April 20, 2026 M/S/P: Pederson/Johnson to approve the council minutes of April 20, 2026 M/S/P: Benson/Pederson to approve the agenda of May 4, 2026 M/S/P: Johnson/Benson to approve the consent agenda, pulling items 4A, 4B, 4C, and 5B for discussion. COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS FROM CITIZENS PRESENT: None Clerk Advises Council: 4A and 4B — Letters of retirement and resignation from Kent Gaidis and Leslie Brunfelt: Councilor Benson extends gratitude to Chief Gaidis and Finance Director Brunfelt for their dedication and service to the community and the City of Proctor. Councilor Benson delivers accolades to Finance Director Brunfelt for her contribution and development in the position as Finance Director for the City of Proctor, specifically, the delivery and status of quarterly finance reports, bringing a financial snapshot and position to the council on a regular basis. 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS *5A: Pickleball Court Construction *5B: Legislative Agenda – Councilor Benson provides and update and snapshot of the last two weeks of the legislative session. Extends gratitude to Administrator Rich for testifying on behalf of small cities for consideration of modifying police state aid amounts. 6. NEW BUSINESS A. Labor Agreement Teamsters Local 346 M/S/P: Pederson/Johnson to approve Teamsters Local 346 contracts as submitted. B. Resolution 11-26: No Parking Designation M/S/P: DeWall/Johnson to approve as submitted. C. Fairgrounds – Lake Superior RC Club Oval Trac Addition Proposal M/S/P: Johnson/Benson to approve the oval track addition as submitted. D. Temporary Liquor License Administrator Rich states no objections have been receive to grant a temporary 1-4 day license to the St. Louis County Fair Board. M/S/P: Pederson/Benson to approve as submitted. E. Resolution 12-26: Prevailing Wage M/S/P: Pederson/DeWall to approve as submitted, recommending the initial limit to be set at $50,000.00, noting the threshold can be reviewed and reconsidered for projects lower in value. F. Resolution 13-26: Participation in the St. Louis County Road Maintenance Program M/S/P: Benson/Johnson to approve as submitted. MEMBER CONCERNS Pederson: Racing season begins on May 10 at the Proctor Speedway, gratitude to Proctor Fire Department for serving and response to an increasing volume of calls in 2026, encourages additional volunteers to serve on the department. DeWall: 2026 brush pick up will begin May 18, May 15 deadline to sign up Benson: City wide garage sales begin May 8, Boy Scout/mail carrier food drive will take place on May 9 at Proctor City Hall Johnson: Food shelf will be hosting the Boy Scout/mail carriers food drive will be on Saturday, May 9 at Proctor City Hall Ward: Excused absence City Attorney: None Administrator Rich: None BILLS FOR APPROVAL: General: $183,751.78 Liquor: $22,667.51 TOTAL BILLS FOR APPROVAL: $206,419.29 M/S/P: Johnson/Pederson to approve the bills as submitted. M/S/P: DeWall/Pederson to adjourn at 6:22 pm. Chad Ward Mayor Jess Rich City Administrator

P.J. – June 11, 2026

NOTICE AND ORDER OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF ST. LOUIS SIXTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 69DU-PR-26-199 Estate of Charles Jerome Rodenwald, Decedent. It is Ordered and Notice is given that on July 21st, 2026, at 1:30 p.m., a hearing will be held in this Court at 100 North 5th Avenue West, Duluth, Minnesota, for the formal probate of an instrument purporting to be the Will of the Decedent dated, February 10, 2026, (“Will’), and for the appointment of Cindy Marie Childs, whose address is 26475 105th Street NW, Zimmerman, Minnesota, as Personal Representative of the Estate of the Decedent in an unsupervised administration. Any objections to the petition must be filed with the Court prior to or raised 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. Hearing held via Zoom. 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: June 1, 2026 BY THE COURT By /s/ Jill A. Eichenwald Jill A. Eichenwald Judge of District Court Kim Vezina Interim Court Administrator Matthew Dressel Deputy Attorney for Petitioner Paul A. Loraas Fryberger, Buchanan, Smith & Frederick, P.A. 302 West Superior Street, Suite 700 Duluth, MN 55802 Attorney License No.: 249592 Telephone: (218) 725-6812 FAX: (218) 725-6800 Email: [email protected]

P. J. – June 11 and 18, 2026