Legals

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE

 FORECLOSURE SALE

DATE: March 10, 2023

YOU ARE NOTIFIED that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described Mortgage:

INFORMATION REGARDING MORTGAGE TO BE FORECLOSED

1. Date of Mortgage:  April 12, 2019

2.  Mortgagors: Penny M. Evanson aka Penny M. Wietman and Tim Norton

3. Mortgagees: Northern Communities Credit Union

4.  Recording Information: Recorded on April 26, 2019 as Document Number 1009893.0, in the Office of the County Recorder Registrar of Titles St. Louis County, Minnesota.

5.  Assignments of Mortgage, if any: None

INFORMATION REGARDING MORTGAGED PREMISES

6. Tax parcel identification number of the mortgaged premises:  010-4500-04000

7. Legal description of the mortgaged premises:

Lots 10 and 11, Block 106, West Duluth Fourth Division, St. Louis County, Minnesota

8. The physical street address, city, and zip code of the mortgaged premises:

        14  North 59th Avenue West

             Duluth, MN 55807

OTHER FORECLOSURE DATA

9. The person holding the Mortgage is not a transaction agent, as defined by Minn. Stat. 58.02, subd. 30.

10. If stated on the Mortgage, the name  of the mortgage originator, as defined in Minn. Stat. 58.02 is Northern Communities Credit Union

INFORMATION REGARDING FORECLOSURE

11. The requisites of Minn. Stat. 580.02 have been satisfied.

12. The original principal amount secured by the Mortgage was $87,000.00.

13. At the date of this notice the amount due on the Mortgage, including taxes, if any, paid by the holder of the Mortgage, is: $103, 746.66

14. Pursuant to the power of sale in the Mortgage, the Mortgage will be foreclosed, and the mortgaged premises will be sold by the Sheriff of St. Louis County, Minnesota, at public auction on Friday, May 12, 2023, at St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office, Civil Process, 100 North Fifth Avenue West, Room 103, Duluth, MN 55802

15. The time allowed by law for redemption by Mortgagor or Mortgagor’s personal represen-tatives or assigns is twelve months  after the date of sale.

16. Minn. Stat. 580.04(b) provides, “If the real estate is an owner- occupied, single-family dwelling, the notice must also specify the date on or before which the mortgagor must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property redeemed under section 580.23.” If this statute applies, the time to vacate the property is 11:59 p.m. on May 12, 2024.

THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY MORT-GAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SEC-TION 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.

Name of Mortgagee

or Mortgage Assignee:

Northern Communities

Credit Union

3311 W. Arrowhead Rd

Duluth, MN 55811

(218) 279-3200

Name and address of Attorney for Mortgagee or Mortgage Assignee:

Brent W. Malvick

Hanft Fride

1000 U.S. Bank Place

130 West Superior Street

Duluth, MN 55802-2094

Telephone: (218) 722-4766

P.J. – March  30,  April 6, 13, 20, 27, and May 4, 2023

Summary of the Proctor City Council Meeting Minutes

MINUTES OF THE PROCTOR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 17th, 2023 Meeting was streamed live on the Trac 7 YouTube channel Mayor Ward called the meeting to order at 6:08 pm. Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Ward presents the Mayor for a Day Award to Henry Carter. Henry’s essay including the need for the improvement and addition of sidewalks within the City of Proctor to promote neighborhood activities. PRESENT: Mayor Ward, Councilor Troy DeWall, Councilor Jake Benson, Councilor Rory Johnson, Councilor Jim Rohweder OTHERS PRESENT: City Administrator Rich, Administrative Assistant Megan Jordan, Sean Reed, Kent Gaidis, Ted Kiefat, Henry Carter, and his parents. M/S/P: Rohweder/Johnson to approve the budget working session minutes from Tuesday, January 3rd, 2023. M/S/P: Johnson/DeWall to approve the agenda for January 17th, adding the following item: 6H: Sales Tax Citizens addressing the council via in person or by calling in: None M/S/P: Ward/Benson to approve the consent agenda for Tuesday, January 17th, 2023. 6. NEW BUSINESS M/S/P: Rohweder/Johnson to approve resolution 02-23 as submitted, noting Chief Gaidis will submit the squad for public auction. M/S/P: Johnson/Benson to approve the recommendation from PEDA and appoint Trish Jauhola to the open commission seat. 2023 Designations: M/S/P: Rohweder/Johnson (roll call vote: Rohweder Y, DeWall Y, Johnson Y, Benson abstains, Ward Y) to designate the Proctor Journal as the official city newspaper. M/S/P: Ward/DeWall to approve the depository of city funds as submitted. M/S/P: Ward/Rohweder to approve Jess Rich as the Compliance Officer. M/S/Rescinded to approve Jess Rich as the Compliance Officer. M/S/P: Ward/DeWall to name Administrator Rich as the responsible authority for data requests, the Compliance Officer, and the Designee of Records. M/S/P: Rohweder/Benson to designate Sean Reed as the prosecuting attorney. M/S/P: Ward/Johnson to designate John Bray as the city attorney. M/S/P: Ward/Rohweder to designate Jim Rich as the building official. M/S/P: Benson/DeWall to designate Jay Boysen as the building and plumbing inspector. M/S/P: Benson/Ward to set regular city council meetings on the first and third Mondays of each month, except when the meeting falls on a holiday, in which case the meeting will be held on Tuesdays, and the meeting shall start at 6:00 pm. M/S/P: Johnson/Rohweder to approve pay application #5 for the sand/salt shed in the amount of $26,925.00. M/S/P: Ward/Benson to approve resolution 03-23 as submitted. M/S/P: Johnson/Ward to approve the non-affiliated clerk pay scale for the liquor store as submitted. Councilor Benson gave a summary of the submission of the process for the implementation of an increased sales tax with the profits/proceeds used toward the Munger Trail spur project. Councilor Benson indicates the formerly submitted resolution with updated numbers can be submitted. The deadline of January 31st is the designated deadline for submission. M/S/P: Benson/Ward to direct Administrator Rich to submit a sales tax resolution by the January 31st, 2023 deadline. M/S/P: Johnson/Benson to name Lowell Harnell to the Planning & Zoning Commission. M/S/P: Rohweder/DeWall to suspend the regular city council meeting at 6:45 pm and open a closed session pursuant to §13D.06 Subd. 1(b) for labor negotiations. M/S/P: DeWall/Johnson to resume the regular city council meeting at 7:30 pm. BILLS FOR APPROVAL: $143,129.52 M/S/P: Rohweder/Ward to approve the bills as submitted. M/S/P: DeWall/Ward to adjourn the regular council meeting at 6:20 p.m. MINUTES OF THE PROCTOR CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 6, 2023 Meeting was streamed live on the Trac 7 YouTube channel. Mayor Ward called the meeting to order at 6:03 pm. Pledge of Allegiance PRESENT: Mayor Ward, Councilor Troy DeWall, Councilor Jake Benson, Councilor Rory Johnson, Councilor Jim Rohweder OTHERS PRESENT: City Administrative Assistant Megan Jordan, Kent Gaidis, Ted Kiefat, Attorney Bray via telephone M/S/P: Johnson/Rohweder to approve the minutes of January 17th, 2023. M/S/P: Ward/Rohweder to approve the agenda for February 6th, adding the following item: 6E Legislative Update. M/S/P: Rohweder/Ward to approve the consent agenda for Monday, February 6th, 2023. 6. NEW BUSINESS M/S/P: Benson/Johnson to accept the 2023 towing permits from USA Towing as submitted. Roll Call Vote: Johnson Y, Benson Y, Ward Y, Rohweder Y, DeWall Abstains M/S/P: Rohweder/Benson to accept the 2023 towing permit from Troy’s Towing as submitted. Roll Call Vote: Johnson Y, Benson Y, Ward Y, Rohweder Y, DeWall Abstains M/S/P: Rohweder/DeWall approve the SRO report as submitted prior to the regular council meeting. M/S/P: Ward/Johnson to accept the Proctor Police 2022 annual report as submitted prior to the regular council meeting. M/S/P: Rohweder/Benson to approve the 2023 fire services agreement with Midway Township. M/S: Rohweder/Benson, rescinded, and discussion follows to table the item after Councilor DeWall adds there is additional information, he would like to inform council of during closed session. M/S/P: DeWall/Johnson to table item 6C. M/S/P: Rohweder/DeWall to approve WIPFLI engagement letter for 2022 audit services in the amount of $27,400. Councilor Benson provides a summary of the legislative update and activity. M/S/P: Ward/DeWall to suspend the regular city council meeting at 6:20 pm and open a closed session pursuant to §13D.06 Subd. 1(b) for labor negotiations. M/S/P: DeWall/Rohweder to resume the regular city council meeting at 7:02 pm. M/S/P: Rohweder/Johnson to accept the agreement with Midway Township for fire services as submitted, noting the redlined changes in the agreement as stated. BILLS FOR APPROVAL: TOTAL: $212,653.88 M/S/P: Rohweder/Benson to approve the bills as submitted. M/S/P: DeWall/Ward to adjourn the regular council meeting at 7:06 p.m. MINUTES OF THE PROCTOR CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 21, 2023 Meeting was streamed live on the Trac 7 YouTube channel. Mayor Ward called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm. Pledge of Allegiance PRESENT: Mayor Ward, Councilor Troy DeWall, Councilor Jake Benson, Councilor Rory Johnson, Councilor Jim Rohweder OTHERS PRESENT: Administrator Rich, Kent Gaidis, Ted Kiefat, Attorney Bray via telephone, Kathy Hannan M/S/P: Benson/Rohweder to approve the minutes of January 17th, 2023. M/S/P: Johnson/Ward to approve the agenda for February 21st, 2023. Citizens addressing the council via in person or by calling in: Kathy Hannan 1501 3rd Ave: Presents information regarding the treatment of trees due to spongy moths, along with information on suggested tree plantings for the 2nd St project. Indicating to keep species in mind for future plantings. M/S/P: Ward/Rohweder to approve the consent agenda for Monday, February 21st, 2023, pulling item 3D for discussion. Date correction for PEDA minutes: Tuesday, January 10th. 6. NEW BUSINESS M/S/P: Johnson/Ward to accept resolution 05-23 as submitted, accepting the donation of plush toys in the amount of $170.00. M/S/P: Rohweder/DeWall to accept resolution 06-23 as submitted, issuing a gambling permit to Crush ALS, Inc. M/S/P: Benson/Rohweder to accept resolution 07-23 as submitted. M/S/P: Ward/Rohweder to approve the agreement with Baker Tilly for bond services as submitted. M/S/P: DeWall/Johnson to approve the recommendation to re-bid the garage portion of the sand/salt storage shed project contingent on the approval from the Proctor Utilities Commission to re-bid the project as well. M/S/P: Rohweder/Ward to approve change order #6 to Veit Contracting as submitted. M/S/P: DeWall/Johnson to suspend the regular city council meeting at 6:26 pm and open a closed session pursuant to §13D.06 Subd. 1(b) for labor negotiations. M/S/P: Rohweder/Johnson to resume the regular city council meeting at 7:24 pm. MEMBER CONCERNS Benson: Reappointed for a three year term to the LMC insurance trust. Brooke Bordson, a 1999 Proctor graduate has been appointed to serve on committees with the League of MN Cities. DeWall: None Rohweder: None Mayor Ward: Will be absent for both council meetings in March, Hermantown/Proctor/Rice Lake State of the City event will be held at Blackwoods on March 16th, 2023 from noon to 1:00 pm. Attorney Bray: None Johnson: Congratulates Councilor Benson on insurance trust member appointing, REA3D online auction has begun. BILLS FOR APPROVAL: $348,128.85 M/S/P: Rohweder/Johnson to approve the bills as submitted. M/S/P: DeWall/Ward to adjourn the regular council meeting at 7:28 pm. MINUTES OF THE PROCTOR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 6, 2023 Meeting was streamed live on the Trac 7 YouTube channel. Deputy Mayor DeWall called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm. Pledge of Allegiance PRESENT: Councilor Troy DeWall, Councilor Jake Benson, Councilor Rory Johnson, Councilor Jim Rohweder MEMBERS ABSENT: Mayor Ward OTHERS PRESENT: Administrator Rich, Ted Kiefat, Attorney Bray via telephone, Administrative Assistant Megan Jordan, Dick Kari, Bridget Peterson, Cookie Kari, Lucas Nordsby M/S/P: Johnson/Rohweder to approve the minutes from February 6, 2021 & February 21, 2023. M/S/P: Rohweder/Benson to approve the agenda for Monday March 6, 2023 Citizens addressing the council via in person or by calling in: NONE M/S/P: Johnson/DeWall to approve the consent agenda for Monday, March 6, 2023. 6. NEW BUSINESS M/S/P: Rohweder/Johnson to approve the 2023 home occupation permits as recommended by the Planning & Zoning Commission. M/S/P: Johnson/Benson to approve St. Louis County Agreement #0000-617698/SAP 069-596-017 as submitted. M/S/P: Rohweder/DeWall to approve resolution 08-23 as submitted. M/S/P: Johnson/Rohweder to accept the agreement between South St. Louis County Fair and Lakehead Racing as submitted. M/S/P: Johnson/Rohweder to accept the agreement between South St. Louis County Fair and Dirt Floor Arena as submitted. M/S/P: Rohweder/Benson to suspend the regular city council meeting at 6:52 pm and open a closed session pursuant to §13D.06 Subd. 1(b) for labor negotiations. M/S/P: Rohweder/Johnson to resume the regular city council meeting at 7:08 pm. M/S/P: DeWall/Rohweder to accept the UFCW contract as presented and discussed. M/S/P: DeWall/Johnson to accept the fire department agreement as presented and discussed. MEMBER CONCERNS Benson: Wish those inclined a happy Purim, which begins at sundown this evening and concludes at sundown tomorrow. DeWall: Extends good luck wishes to Proctor athletes participating in playoff season. Rohweder: None Mayor Ward: None Attorney Bray: None Johnson: None BILLS FOR APPROVAL: General: $11,752.25 Liquor: $ 25,462.12 TOTAL BILLS FOR APPROVAL: $37,214.37 M/S/P: Rohweder/Johnson to approve the bills as submitted. M/S/P: DeWall/Johnson to adjourn the regular council meeting at 7:15 pm. P.J. – March 30, 2023

NOTICE OF LIEN SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT ON April 20, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at the BTD Mini Storage, 5607 Waseca St., St. Louis County, Duluth, MN 55807, the St. Louis County Sheriff will sell at Public Sale the following described property, to wit: All items stored within Unit #242 Said sale shall be held for the purpose of foreclosing a possessory lien claimed by BTD Mini Storage pursuant to Section 514.970, Minnesota Statutes for the account of Wendy Drickhamer, that said lien arises out of the storage and safekeeping of said property; that at the time of the said sale there will be due and owing for said services, the sum of $465.00, exclusive of the costs of sale. Dated at Duluth, Minnesota, this 20th day of March, 2023. P.J. – March 30, April 6 and 13, 2023

NOTICE OF LIEN SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT ON April 20, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at the BTD Mini Storage, 5607 Waseca St., St. Louis County, Duluth, MN 55807, the St. Louis County Sheriff will sell at Public Sale the following described property, to wit: All items stored within Unit #307 Said sale shall be held for the purpose of foreclosing a possessory lien claimed by BTD Mini Storage pursuant to Section 514.970, Minnesota Statutes for the account of Thomas Chase, that said lien arises out of the storage and safekeeping of said property; that at the time of the said sale there will be due and owing for said services, the sum of $465.00, exclusive of the costs of sale. Dated at Duluth, Minnesota, this 20th day of March, 2023. P.J. – March 30, April 6 and 13, 2023

NOTICE OF LIEN SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT ON April 20, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at the BTD Mini Storage, 5607 Waseca St., St. Louis County, Duluth, MN 55807, the St. Louis County Sheriff will sell at Public Sale the following described property, to wit: All items stored within Unit #244 Said sale shall be held for the purpose of foreclosing a possessory lien claimed by BTD Mini Storage pursuant to Section 514.970, Minnesota Statutes for the account of Mark Jilek, that said lien arises out of the storage and safekeeping of said property; that at the time of the said sale there will be due and owing for said services, the sum of $775.00, exclusive of the costs of sale. Dated at Duluth, Minnesota, this 20th day of March, 2023. P.J. – March 30, April 6 and 13, 2023

NOTICE AND ORDER OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR summary assignment or distribution STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF ST. LOUIS SIXTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 69DU-PR-23-62 Estate of Lisalee Angella Williams, Decedent Notice is given that a petition has been filed requesting that the Estate assets be summarily assigned. The Petition also requests the appointment of Lynn Williams, whose address is 705 Woodland Ave., Duluth, MN, 55812 as Personal Representative of the estate in an unsupervised administration If proper and 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. Any objections to the petition must be filed with the Court prior to or raised at the hearing. If proper, and if no objections or claims are filed or raised, the Court may issue a decree distributing or assigning the Estate’s assets. It is Ordered and Notice is now given, that the Petition will be heard on April 25, 2023, at 1:30 p.m., by this Court at 100 N. 5th Avenue W., Duluth, Minnesota. Notice is further 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 Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims wil be barred. Dated: March 21, 2023 BY THE COURT /s/ Dale Harris Dale Harris Judge of District Court Amy Turnquist Court Administrator Debra Thorstensen Deputy Attorney for Petitioner Yvonne Michaud Novak YMNLAW, PSC 202 W. Superior St., Ste 303 Duluth, MN, 55802 Attorney License No: 0333578 Telephone: (218) 720-2888 Fax: (218) 260-2712 Email: yvonne@ymnlaw.com P.J. – March 30 and April 6, 2023