Legals

NOTICE OF AND ORDER FOR HEARING ON PETITION FOR FORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF CO-PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES IN AN UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF ST. LOUIS DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION SIXTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No.: 69DU-PR-23-130 In Re: Estate of Nancy L. Berg, Decedent. It is Ordered and Notice is given that on the 23rd day of May, 2023, at 1:30 p.m., a hearing will be held in this Court at Duluth, Minnesota, on a petition for the formal probate of an instrument purporting to be the decedent’s Will dated January 11, 2012, and for the appointment of Annyea Berg (whose address is 2418 W. 15th St., Duluth, Minnesota 55806) and Kristen A, Monson (whose address is 5666 N. Pike Lake Rd., Duluth, MN 55811) as co-personal representatives of the decedent’s estate in an unsupervised administration. Any objections to the petition must be raised at the hearing or filed with the Court prior to the hearing. If the petition is proper and no objections are filed or raised, the personal representatives will be appointed with the full power to administer the decedent’s estate, including the power to collect all assets; pay all legal debts, claims, taxes, and expenses; sell real and personal property; and do all necessary acts for the decedent’s estate. Notice is further given that, subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the decedent’s estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court within four (4) months after the date of this notice or the claims will be barred. Dated: April 13, 2023 BY THE COURT By /s/ Jill A. Eichenwald Jill A. Eichenwald Attorney for Petitioner ANDREW, BRANSKY & POOLE, P.A. Aaron R. Bransky MN# 226610 302 West Superior Street, Suite 300 Duluth, MN 55802 Telephone: 218-722-1764 Facsimile: 218-722-6137 email: abransky@duluthlawfirm.com P.J. – April 20 and 27, 2023

 

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-23-127 Estate of Thomas Walter Harvey, a/k/a Thomas W. Harvey and Thomas Harvey, Decedent It is Ordered and Notice is given that on May 23, 2023, at 1:30 p.m., a hearing will be held in this Court at 100 N. 5th Avenue West, Duluth, Minnesota, for the formal probate of an instrument purporting to be the Will of the Decedent dated, July 15, 2014, (“Will”), and for the appointment of Carol A. Nelson, whose address 6583 E. County Road B., South Range, Wisconsin 54874 as Personal Representative with Brandon J. Leno, whose address is 401 38th Avenue East, Superior, Wisconsin 54880 as Co-Personal Representatives 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 at the hearing. If proper and if no objections are filed or raised, the Personal Representatives 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. (COURT SEAL) Dated: April 11, 2023 BY THE COURT By /s/ Jill A. Eichenwald Jill A. Eichenwald Judge of District Court Amy Turnquist Court Administrator Debra Thorstensen Deputy Attorney for Petitioner Jeffrey A. Wencl Beaumier Trogdon Orman Hurd & Viegas, PLLP 227 West First Street, Suite 610 Duluth, MN 55802 Attorney License No: 403210 Telephone: (218) 722-1000 FAX: (218) 722-2147 Email: jwencl@btolawyers.com P.J. – April 20 and 27, 2023

 

 

 

Minutes Independent School District No. 704 Proctor, Minnesota

 

Regular School Board Meeting Monday, March 27, 2023 REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING I. Call to Order The meeting was called to order by Jennifer McDonald, School Board Chair at 7:00 p.m. II. Pledge of Allegiance III. Roll Call MEMBERS PRESENT: Jennifer McDonald, Lynn Peterson, Amy Pocrnich, Jim Podgornik, Larry Shelton, and Joe Ward MEMBERS ABSENT: Kimberly Parmeter STUDENT LIAISON MEMBERS: None Also in Attendance: Kerry Juntunen, Superintendent and Business Manager Stephen Anderson IV. Approval of Agenda MOTION: Moved by Amy Pocrnich and seconded by Larry Shelton to approve the Agenda as submitted. Motion approved by unanimous vote. V. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular School Board Meeting of March 13, 2023. MOTION: Moved by Joe Ward and seconded by Jim Podgornik to approve the Minutes of the Regular School Board Meeting of March 13, 2023, as submitted. Motion approved by unanimous vote. VI. Finance MOTION: Moved by Amy Pocrnich and seconded by Lynn Peterson, to approve the payment of bills dated March 27, 2023, in the amount of $238,425.67 covering checks 115857 through 115965; and approve the electronic transfers and payrolls for February 2023 as submitted. Motion approved by unanimous vote. VII. Commendations/Congra-tulations A. Congratulated Knowledge Bowl Team #1 for advancing to State. Team 1 consists of Zach Johnson, Ben Johnson, Alex Johnson, Merek Connor, and Damon Anderson. B. Commended Mr. Honkola and his students for their partnership with Community Education to cut and prepare all the wood for the upcoming DIY Noodle Board class. C. Congratulated Abby Hanson, Sophie Parendo, and Maddy Walsh for being selected to the Minnesota Fastpitch Coaches Association All State Academic Team. D. Congratulated the following basketball players for making All Conference: Girls Hope Carlson, 1st Team Lily Smith, Honorable Mention Chloe Carlson, Honorable Mention Boys Josh Synnott – Honorable Mention VIII. Public Comment A. Tom Covington addressed the board and spoke about Grant Hauschchild and Natalie Zeleznikar attending the open forum at the St. Luke’s Event Center. They talked about education. He commented that the meeting was well attended. IX. Consent Agenda MOTION: Moved by Amy Pocrnich and seconded by Jim Podgornik, to approve the consent agenda as submitted. A. Personnel Items 1. Approved the request for a leave of absence from Jodi Kethel, 32.5 hours per week Media Center Clerk/Educational Assistant at Pike Lake Elementary, beginning September 6, 2023, through May 31, 2024. 2. Approved the request for a leave of absence from Christopher Parker, union bus driver, beginning March 17, 2023, through June 8, 2023. 3. Approved the request for a leave of absence from Heather Nelson, custodian at the secondary site, beginning February 15, 2023, through approximately March 29, 2023. 4. Eliminated the 11.25 hrs/wk educational assistant (riding a bus with a student) position. Sonia Sturdevant previously held this position. 5. Revised the end date for Michael Michelizzi as the 1.0 FTE math interventionist long-term substitute teacher at Jedlicka Middle School from April 14, 2023, to April 4, 2023. 6. Approved the recommendation to hire Anna Kidd as the head girls’soccer coach effective March 27, 2023. 7. Approved the recommendation to hire Alan Stingley as a union bus driver effective February 28, 2023. 8. Accepted the resignation letter from Skylar Gunderson, Check and Connect Mentor at Proctor High School, effective April 28, 2023. X. Items for Individual Action A. Adopted a resolution authorizing the Superintendent of Schools to close open enrollment options based on reviews of class size and school capacities for the 2023-2024 school year. MOTION: Moved by Lynn Peterson and seconded by Amy Pocrnich, to adopt a resolution authorizing the Superintendent of Schools to close open enrollment options based on reviews of class size and school capacities for the 2023-2024 school year as submitted. Roll Call Vote: 6-Yes (JM LP JP AP LS JW) 0 – No 0 – Abstain Motion approved. B. Designated Kerry Juntunen, Superintendent of Schools, with the authority to grant authorizations and assign users to the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) External User Access Recertification System. MOTION: Moved by Larry Shelton and seconded by Jennifer McDonald, to designate Kerry Juntunen, Superintendent of Schools, with the authority to grant authorizations and assign users to the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) External User Access Recertification System as submitted. Motion approved by unanimous vote. C. Accepted the “Notice of Desire to Negotiate” from AFSCME Local 66 and our Bus Drivers, and directed Superintendent Juntunen to establish dates and procedures to negotiate the 2023-2025 contracts. Two separate motions. MOTION: Moved by Larry Shelton and seconded by Lynn Peterson, to accept the “Notice of Desire to Negotiate” from AFSCME Local 66, and direct Superintendent Juntunen to establish dates and procedures to negotiate the 2023-2025 contracts as revised. Motion approved by unanimous vote. MOTION: Moved by Joe Ward and seconded by Amy Pocrnich, to accept the “Notice of Desire to Negotiate” from our Bus Drivers, and direct Superintendent Juntunen to establish dates and procedures to negotiate the 2023-2025 contracts as revised. Roll Call Vote: 5 – Yes (JM LP AP LS JW) 0 – No 1 – Abstain (JP) Motion approved. XI. Items for Discus-sion/Information A. Superintendent Update B. Strategic Plan Discussion – the most current update is available for board members to review. C. Community Event – potential date – August 24, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. D. Public Relations Update 1. Items relating to the District from the Proctor Journal: a) March 16, 2023 Edition: “School Board hears presentation on The Gift and the Science of Reading,” “2 PHS Brain Squads compete in sections,” “Proctor High School – Student of the Week: Megan Bonfigt,” “REA3D by Candlelight Dinner, Auction raises record amount.” b) March 23, 2023 Edition: “Proctor High School – Student of the Week: Lillian Rich,” “PHS 9th at ProStart Invitational,” “PHS Knowledge Bowl team heading to state.” 2. Item relating to the District from WDIO: a) March 15, 2023: “Proctor students check out options at the Essentia Health career fair.” XIII. Reports A. School Board Committee Reports 1. Activities Committee Report 2. Community Education Advisory Council Report 3. Reminder of Policy Meeting April 3, at 5:00 at the St. Luke’s Event Center. B. Social Media Report Card XIII. Communications A. School Board Comments and Observations 1. School Board Celebrations a) Lynn Peterson mentioned meeting with representatives and senators this past Monday. Although busy, all were gracious and took time to meet with our group. b) Jen commented on the town hall meeting on March 19 with Natalie Zeleznikar and Grant Hauschild. The topics included education and health care. c) Joe Ward commended the sheriff’s department for being at township meetings. He offered congratulations to Mirage head coach Emma Stauber who played in the Isobel Cup Finals. B. Student Liaison Board Member Comments – None C. Township and City Communications – None XIV. Adjourn MOTION: A motion was made by Lynn Peterson, seconded by Amy Pocrnich, and unanimously approved to adjourn the meeting at 7:55 p.m. Respectfully submitted: Lynn Peterson, Clerk Jennifer McDonald, Chair P.J. – April 20, 2023

 

NOTICE AND ORDER OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR SUMMARY ASSIGNMENT OR DISTRIBUTION EXEMPT ESTATE STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF ST. LOUIS SIXTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 69DU-PR-23-126 Estate of PATRICIA L. WEGLEITNER, f/k/a PATRICIA L. EFFINGER, Decedent Notice is given that a Petition has been filed requesting that the Estate assets be summarily assigned. 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 May 23, 2023, at 1:30 p.m., by this Court at Duluth, Minnesota. Dated: April 10, 2023 BY THE COURT By /s/ Jill A. Eichenwald Jill A. Eichenwald Judge of District Court Attorney for Petitioner Karen J. Olson Olson Law, PLLC 2002 W. Superior St./PO Box 16873 Duluth, MN 55816-0873 Attorney License No: 0300354 218-727-8557 218-727-8558 kolson@kjolaw.net P.J. – April 20 and 27, 2023

 

 

Minnesota Secretary of State CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333 1. List the exact assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted: The Minnesota Marshmallow 2. State the address of the principal place of business: 800 N. Boundary Ave., Proctor, MN 55810 USA 3. List the name and complete street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name OR if an entity, provide the legal corporate, LLC, or Limited Partnership name and registered office address: Amy McMillan 4968 McComber Rd. Duluth, MN 55803 4. By typing my name, I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document, I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath. Date: April 14, 2023 /s/ Amy McMillan P.J. – April 20 and 27, 2023