PROCTOR PUBLIC NOTICE
PROCTOR CITY COUNCIL
GARBAGE ASSESSMENT HEARING DATE – Monday, August 7, 2023 at 6:00 p.m., at City Hall, 100 Pionk Drive. The Proctor City Council will hear appeals of parties aggrieved by delinquent garbage collection assessments. At this meeting the City Council will check the regularity of the proceedings, correct any errors, and shall by resolution confirm the assessment roll. The assessment roll is on file in the City Clerk’s office. Please attend this meeting or send written response if you dispute your assessment. Send response to Proctor City Hall, 100 Pionk Drive, Proctor, MN 55810 – attention City Administrator or call 624-3641. By order of Proctor City Council Jess Rich City Administrator P.J. – July 27, 2023
NOTICE AND ORDER FOR HEARING ON PETITION FOR PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF ST. LOUIS DISTRICT COURT SIXTH DISTRICT Case Type: Formal Unsupervised Court File No.: 69DU-PR-23-240 Case Type: Formal Unsupervised In re the Estate of LOWELL EVERETT COBB, Deceased It is ordered and notice is given that on August 15, 2023 at 1:30 PM, a hearing will be held at Duluth, Minnesota, for the formal probate of a document that is claimed to be the original Will of the Decedent, dated May 18, 1994; and for the appointment of LuAnne Miltakis, 1643 Korkki Rd., Duluth, MN 55804 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: July 3, 2023 BY THE COURT: /s/ Shawn Pearson Shawn Pearson District Court Judge LuAnne Miltakis 1643 Korkki Road Duluth, MN 55804 P. J. – July 20 and 27, 2023
NOTICE AND ORDER OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION
OF INTESTACY,
DETERMINATION OF
HEIRSHIP, 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-23-245
Estate of David Steven Strom,
Decedent
It is Ordered and Notice is given that on August 15, 2023, at 1:30 p.m., a hearing will be held in this Court at Duluth, Minnesota, for the adjudication of intestacy and determination of heirship of the Decedent, and for the appointment of Aimee Strom, whose address is 117 Oakdale Road, Camp Douglas, Wisconsin 54618, 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 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 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: July 7, 2023
BY THE COURT
/s/ Shawn Pearson
Judge of District Court
Amy Turnquist
Court Administrator
Debra Thorstensen
Deputy
Attorney for Petitioner
Patrick Spott
Spott Law Office
2228 East Superior Street
Duluth, MN 55812
Attorney License No. 018178X
218-724-9325
patrickspottlaw.com
P.J. – July 20 and 27, 2023
NOTICE OF INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS (WITHOUT A WILL) STATE OF MINNESOTA ST. LOUIS COUNTY SIXTH DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT INFORMAL PROBATE Court File No.: 69DU-PR-23-253 In Re: Estate of DEBRA KAY SLATTEN, Deceased. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS AND CREDITORS: Notice is herby given that an application for informal appointment of personal representative has been filed with the Probate Registrar. No will has been presented for probate. The application has been granted. Notice is also given that the Probate Registrar has informally appointed the following: RICHARD A. SLATTEN, 3389 MIDWAY ROAD, PROCTOR, MN. 55810 as Personal Representative of the Estate of the Decedent. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as Personal Representative, or may object to the appointment of the Personal Representative. Unless objections are filed pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-607, and the court otherwise orders, the Personal Representative has full power to administer the Estate, including, after 30 days from the date of issuance of letters, the power to sell, encumber, lease or distribute real 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 (4) months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred. Dated: July 17, 2023 BY THE COURT /s/ Dale Harris Dale Harris District Court Judge Amy Turnquist Court Administrator Janet Riegle, Deputy P.J. – July 27 and August 3, 2023
SUMMONS STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF ST. LOUIS DISTRICT COURT SIXTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT 14 – Other Civil Court File No. 69DU-CV-23-1079 One Roof Community Housing, a Minnesota non-profit corporation, Plaintiffs, vs. Unknown heirs of Ralph M. Pringle, Ann R. Pringle, Unknown heirs of Ann R. Pringle, Georgann Walsberg, and all other persons unknown claiming any right, title, estate, interest, or lien in the real estate described in the Complaint herein, Defendants. THE STATE OF MINNESOTA TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS: You, and each of you, are hereby summoned and required to serve upon Plaintiff’s attorney an Answer to the Complaint, within twenty (20) days after service of this Summons upon you, exclusive of the date of service. If you fail to do so, judgment by default will be taken against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. This action involves, affects, or brings into question real property situated in the County of St. Louis, State of Minnesota, described as follows:: Lots Five (5) and Six (6) Block Thirteen (13), CLINTON PLACE ADDITION TO DULUTH NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the object of said action is to obtain a judgment declaring that Plaintiff is the owner in fee of the property described above, and that the Defendants, and each of them, have no right, title, estate, interest, or lien in or upon the said real estate. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that no personal claim is made by Plaintiff against any of the Defendants. Civil cases are subject to Alternative Dispute Resolution processes as provided in Rule 114 of the General Rules of Practice for the District Courts. Alternative Dispute Resolution includes mediation, arbitration, and other processes set forth in the rules. You may contact the Court Administrator for information about these processes and about resources available in your area. Dated: May 23, 2023 Karen J. Olson, Atty Reg #0300354 Olson Law, PLLC Attorney for Plaintiff 2002 W. Superior St. PO Box 16873 Duluth, MN 55816-0873 (218) 727-8557 P. J – July 13, 20 and 27, 2023
Summary of the Proctor City Council Meeting Minutes
MINUTES OF THE PROCTOR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 20, 2023
Meeting was streamed live on the Trac 7 YouTube channel.
Mayor Ward called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance
PRESENT: Mayor Ward, Councilor Troy DeWall, Councilor Rory Johnson, Councilor Rohweder
MEMBERS ABSENT: Councilor Jake Benson
OTHERS PRESENT: Attorney John Bray, City Administrator Jess Rich, Administrative Assistant Megan Jordan, Kathy Hannan, Kathy Resberg
M/S/P: Rohweder/Johnson to approve the minutes from Monday, June 5, 2023.
M/S/P: Ward/Rohweder to approve the agenda for Monday, June 20, 2023.
M/S/P: Johnson/Rohweder to approve the consent agenda for Monday, June 20, 2023.
4. Clerk Advises Council
A. Jet Inspection Report
Structural engineer report was completed and received, included in the meeting packet.
B. Moody Rating
The City of Proctor has been graded from an AA2 to an AA3, which will aid with borrowing for the 2nd St project.
E. 2nd St Update
Weekly construction meetings have been held, with the timeline progressing as scheduled. The intersection at 5th Ave/2nd St has reopened.
F. Playground for EveryBody
Additional funds from the DNR grant left to spend. City staff and maintenance have observed use of the playground and recommend a handicap accessible parking lot, fencing, and an additional blacktop path for restroom accessibility.
M/S/P: Ward/DeWall to approve the letter of support as submitted, supporting the renovations of Hillside Gardens as submitted.
M/S/P: Rohweder/Johnson to approve resolution 25-23 as submitted, issuing a charitable gambling license to Valley Youth Center to conduct a raffle at the Proctor Speedway on August 5, 2023.
M/S/P: Ward/DeWall to approve resolution 26-23 as submitted, issuing a charitable gambling license to Valley Youth Center to conduct a raffle at Proctor Speedway on August 31, 2023.
M/S/P: Johnson/Rohweder to approve resolution 27-23 as submitted, approving the VFW Post 137 as a lawful gambling premise.
BILLS FOR APPROVAL:
General: $29,917.37
Liquor: $56,710.18
TOTAL BILLS FOR APPROVAL: $86,627.55
M/S/P: Rohweder/DeWall to approve the bills as submitted.
M/S/P: DeWall/Ward to adjourn the regular council meeting at 6:23 p.m.
P.J. – July 27, 2023
MINUTES OF THE PROCTOR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 3, 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 Jake Benson, Councilor Troy DeWall, Councilor Rory Johnson, Councilor Rohweder
MEMBERS ABSENT:
OTHERS PRESENT: Attorney John Bray, City Administrator Jess Rich, Administrative Assistant Megan Jordan
M/S/P: Johnson/Rohweder to approve the minutes from Tuesday, June 20th, 2023 with the following correction: Four priority requests have been submitted for the capital budget. These items include: infrastructure at the fairgrounds, the Munger Trail extension, the regional sports complex, and utility extensions under I-35.
M/S/P: Rohweder/DeWall to approve the agenda for Monday, July 3rd, 2023, with the addition of item 6D Legislative Agenda IRRRB and Payment in Lieu of Taxes: PILT Program
M/S/P: Ward/Johnson to approve the consent agenda for Monday, July 3rd, 2023
A. Sand/Salt Garage Update
A preconstruction meeting was held on June 27th, this phase of the project is ready to begin and waiting on Lumen to move the fiberoptic line. This work is scheduled for July 12th, 2023.
B. 2nd St Update
Project is progressing and continues to remain on the expected timeline. Public comments/complaints have been low as the city has strived to increase communication via social media and email. Crews will work on July 8th to make up for scheduled time off over the 4th of July holiday.
C. Orange Places Project
The 3rd St Committee will meet on July 13th to discuss public comments received from submitted surveys and discuss future restoration efforts.
D. Pickleball Facility
Collaboration continues with Sherm Carlson for the facility location.
E. 2024 Capital Bonding Requests:
Meetings were held with Senator Hauschild and Representative Zeleznikar informing them of our requests and exploration of other funding options.
F. Jet Update
Work continues to secure the jet as we work with the LMCIT on the claim and a permanent repair plan.
G. League of MN Annual Conference
Administrator Rich attended sessions on cannabis legislation, opioid settlements, communication plans, legislative updates, and childcare. The conference was held June 21-23 in Duluth.
H. Budgets and Financial Statement
Finance Director Brunfelt will be attending the July 17, 2023, meeting with information and discussion on the June 30, 2023 budget report deadline, 2024 budgeting and the 2022 financial statement.
6. NEW BUSINESS
M/S/P: Rohweder/Johnson to approve the bids as submitted, awarding the job to KTM accepting the bid in the amount of $26,546.80 and the bid submitted by A1 Fence accepting as submitted in the amount of $5,620.91 for a total of $32,167.71 and approve the bids for additional fencing, dirt work, and paving at the Playground for EveryBody (Roll call vote: Benson N, Rohweder Y, Johnson N, DeWall Y, Ward Y).
Cannabis Moratorium Recommendation – Discussion only
LCCMR Proposal Discussion: Councilor Benson suggests utilizing the next year to put together an application for possible submission to the LCCMR (Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources) for the next funding cycle likely for 2025.
IRRRB (Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Board)/PILT (Payment in Lieu of Taxes):
Councilor Benson suggests there is an opportunity for the City of Proctor to gain ground with members of the board for consideration of receiving funding.
PILT (Payment in Lieu of Taxes): Councilor Benson provides the council with information pertaining to funding received in regards to public land, he suggests taking the opportunity to try and include cities as recipients of these funds in addition to counties and townships.
BILLS FOR APPROVAL:
General: $61,860.99
Liquor: $46,923.04
TOTAL BILLS FOR APPROVAL: $108,784.03
M/S/P: Rohweder/Ward to approve the bills as submitted.
M/S/P: DeWall/Johnson to adjourn the regular council meeting at 6:37 pm.
P.J. – July 27, 2023
SUMMONS
(To be tried in Duluth, MN)
STATE OF MINNESOTA
DISTRICT COURT
COUNTY OF ST. LOUIS SIXTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
Court File No. 69DU-CV-23-1433
Sandra A.Johnsen
Plaintiff,
All persons unknown claiming any right, title, estate, interest, or lien in the real property described in the summons and complaint herein,
Defendants.
THIS SUMMONS IS DIRECTED TO THE DEFENDANTS NAMED ABOVE.
1. YOU ARE BEING SUED. The plaintiff has started a lawsuit against you. The plaintiff’s Complaint against you is attached to this Summons and is on file in the office of the court administrator of the above named court. Do not throw these papers away. They are official papers that affect your rights. You must respond to this lawsuit even though it may not yet be filed with the court and there may be no court file number on this Summons.
2. YOU MUST REPLY WITHIN 21 DAYS TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS. You must give or mail to the person who signed this summons a written response called an Answer within 21 days of the date on which you received this Summons. You must send a copy of your Answer to the person who signed this summons located at:
Paul A. Loraas
Fryberger, Buchanan, Smith
& Frederick, P.A.
700 Lonsdale Building
302 West Superior Street
Duluth, MN 55802
3. YOU MUST RESPOND TO EACH CLAIM. The Answer is your written response to the Plaintiff’s Complaint. In your Answer you must state whether you agree or disagree with each paragraph of the Complaint. If you believe the Plaintiff should not be given everything asked for in the Complaint, you must say so in your Answer.
4. YOU WILL LOSE YOUR CASE IF YOU DO NOT SEND A WRITTEN RESPONSE TO THE COMPLAINT TO THE PERSON WHO SIGNED THIS SUMMONS. If you do not answer within 21 days, you will lose this case. You will not get to tell your side of the story, and the Court may decide against you and award the Plaintiff everything asked for in the complaint. If you do not want to contest the claims stated in the complaint, you do not need to respond. A default judgment can then be entered against you for the relief requested in the complaint.
5. LEGAL ASSISTANCE. You may wish to get help from a lawyer. If you do not have a lawyer, the Court Administrator may have information about places where you can get legal assistance. Even if you cannot get legal help, you must still provide a written Answer to protect your rights or you may lose the case.
6. ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION. The parties may agree to or be ordered to participate in an alternative dispute resolution process under Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice for District Courts. You must still send your written response to the Complaint even if you expect to use alternative means of resolving this dispute.
7. THIS LAWSUIT MAY AFFECT OR BRING INTO QUESTION real property in St. Louis County, Minnesota, and legally described as:
That part of the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 2, Township 51 North, Range 14 West, St. Louis County, Minnesota described as follows: Commencing at the North Quarter corner of said Section 2; thence on an assumed bearing of North 89 degrees 35 minutes 02 seconds East, along the North line of the Northeast Quarter of said Section 2 for a distance of 1720.52 feet to a line parallel with and distant 398.67 feet East of the West line of the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of said Section 2, said point being the point of beginning of the parcel herein described; thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes 22 seconds East, along said parallel line 250.01 feet to a line parallel with and distant 250 feet South of the North line of said Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter; thence North 89 degrees 35 minutes 02 seconds East, along said parallel line 435.61 feet to a line parallel with and distant 834.27 feet East of the West line of said Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes 22 seconds West, along said parallel line 250.01 feet to the North line of said Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter; thence South 89 degrees 35 minutes 02 seconds West, along said North line 435.61 feet to the point of beginning.
8. The purpose of this lawsuit is to obtain a judgment declaring that the plaintiff is the owner in fee of the real property described above, and that the defendants, and each of them, have no right, title, estate, interest, or lien in or upon such real property.
9.NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that no personal claim is made by plaintiff against any of the defendants.
Dated: July 18, 2023
Fryberger, Buchanan, smith & frederick, p.a.
/s/ Paul A. Loraas,
Atty Reg. #0249592
700 Lonsdale Building
302 West Superior Street
Duluth, MN 55802
(21) 722-0861
Attorneys for Plaintiff
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
REQUIRED BY MINN. STAT. §549.211, SUBD. 1
The undersigned hereby acknowledges that pursuant to Minn. Stat. §549.211, subd. 3, sanctions may be imposed if, after notice and a reasonable opportunity to respond, the court determines that the undersigned has violated the provisions of Minn. Stat. §549.211, subd. 2.
Dated: July 18, 2023
/s/ Paul A. Loraas, #0249592
P.J. – July 27, August 3 and 10, 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: Allyndale Motel 2. State the address of the principal place of business: 510 N. 66th Ave. W., Duluth, MN 55807 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: Charles Goll 510 N. 66th Ave. W. Duluth, MN 55807 USA 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: July 8, 2023 By /s/ Charles Goll P.J. – July 20 and 27, 2023
NOTICE OF LIEN SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT ON Augusr 17, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at All Around Storage, 5457 Morris Thomas Road, St. Louis County, Duluth, MN 55810, the St. Louis County Sheriff will sell at Public Sale the following described property, to wit: All items stored within Unit #41B Said sale shall be held for the purpose of foreclosing a possessory lien claimed by All Around Storage pursuant to Section 514.970, Minnesota Statutes for the account of Sadie LaPlante, 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 $245.00, exclusive of the costs of sale. Dated at Duluth, Minnesota, this 8th day of July, 2023. P.J. – July 27, August 3 and 10, 2023
The Planning & Zoning Commission will conduct a public hearing at 4:30 pm on Monday, August 21, 2023 to consider the following: An application from Douglas Luhm for a variance from the City Code 155.031(D) – Side yard corner lot setback for detached accessory building – 20ft and side yard setback of 5’. Property owner is requesting a 13’ variance from the corner lot setback and a 2’ variance from the side yard setback for the placement of a 24’ x 36’ garage. This accessory building replaces an existing non-conforming structure. Legal Description Parcel 185-0050-00830 Common Property Description: 101 4th St Additional information regarding the application can be reviewed by request at City Hall, 100 Pionk Dr Proctor, MN 55810 or by calling 218-624-3641. The hearing will be conducted (public input taken, commission discussion and their action to approve or deny this request) by the Proctor Planning & Zoning Commission at the Proctor Community Center, Council Chambers, 100 Pionk Drive. Thank you, Jess Rich City Administrator P.J. – August 3, 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-23-261 Estate of Eugene Herbert Hanson, Decedent It is Ordered and Notice is given that on August 29, 2023 at 1:30 PM, a hearing will be held in this Court at 100 N. 5th Ave. W., Duluth, Minnesota, for the formal probate of an instrument purporting to be the Will of the Decedent dated March 14, 1989, and (“Will”), and for the appointment of Patrick C. Hanson, whose address is 16230 Crystal Hills Drive, Lakeville, MN. 55044 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 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 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. A charitable beneficiary may request notice of the probate proceedings be given to the Attorney General pursuant to Minnesota Statutes section 501B.41, subdivision 5. (COURT SEAL) Dated: July 21, 2023 BY THE COURT /s/ Mark Starr Mark Starr Judge of District Court Amy Turnquist Court Administrator Debra Thorstensen Deputy Attorney for Petitioner Christopher Dahlberg Dahlberg Law Office, PA 130 W. Superior Street Suite 730 Duluth, MN, 55802 Attorney License No: 0323998 Telephone: (218) 722-5809 FAX: (218) 722-3785 Email: cdahlberg@dahlberglaw.com P.J. – August 3 and 10, 2023
NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S FORECLOSURE SALE
STATE OF MINNESOTA DISTRICT COURT
COUNTY OF ST. LOUIS SIXTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
Case Type: 14: Foreclosure by Action/Money Judgment
Court File No. 69DU-CV-22-211
Les Grumdahl Window & Siding, LLC,
a Minnesota Limited Liability Company,
Plaintiff,
v.
Holly Brown and Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.,
Defendants.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that under and by virtue of Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, Order for Judgment and Judgment (the “Order”) in the above entitled action dated March 17, 2023, a copy of which has been delivered to me, I, the undersigned Sheriff/Deputy of St. Louis County, Minnesota, will sell at public auction to the highest bidder, on the 4th day of October, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. in the office of the St. Louis County Sheriff, 100 North Fifth Avenue West, Room 103, Duluth, Minnesota 55802, the real property located in St. Louis County, Minnesota, described as:
Lots 43 and 45, AND Lot 47, including part of vacant street adjacent, Block 13, SUPERIOR VIEW ADDITION TO DULUTH, SECOND DIVISION, St. Louis County, Minnesota
(Property address: 1206 Mississippi Avenue, Duluth, Minnesota 55811; PIN: 010-4290-00940)
Said sale will be made to satisfy amounts adjudged and due plaintiff and described in the Order with reference to that certain mechanic’s lien dated August 11, 2021, and filed for record on August 16, 2021, as Document No. 1045322.0, in the office of the Registrar of Titles, St. Louis County, Minnesota, and subject to redemption by the defendant Holly Brown, or her personal representatives or assigns, within six months from the date of confirmation of the sheriff’s sale.
HOMESTEAD DESIGNATION NOTICE
In accordance with Minnesota Statute § 550.175, you are notified by the foreclosing mortgagee that:
“IF PART OF THE PROPERTY TO BE SOLD CONTAINS YOUR HOUSE, YOU MAY DESIGNATE AN AREA AS A HOMESTEAD TO BE SOLD AND REDEEMED SEPARATELY.
YOU MAY DESIGNATE THE HOUSE YOU OCCUPY AND ANY AMOUNT OF THE PROPERTY AS A HOMESTEAD. THE DESIGNATED HOMESTEAD PROPERTY MUST CONFORM TO THE LOCAL ZONING ORDINANCES AND BE COMPACT SO THAT IT DOES NOT UNREASONABLY REDUCE THE VALUE OF THE REMAINING PROPERTY.
YOU MUST PROVIDE THE CREDITOR CAUSING THIS PROPERTY TO BE SOLD, THE SHERIFF AND THE COUNTY RECORDER WITH A COPY OF THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE HOMESTEAD YOU HAVE DESIGNATED BY TEN (10) BUSINESS DAYS BEFORE THE DATE THE PROPERTY IS TO BE SOLD.”
SHERIFF OF ST. LOUIS COUNTY
/s/ Lt. Jesse Evjen
Sheriff/Deputy Sheriff,
St. Louis County, MN
Lt. Jesse Evjen, #5309
Dated: July 21, 2023
Attorneys for Plaintiff:
Matthew H. Hanka (#0336889)
Fryberger, Buchanan, Smith & Frederick, P.A.
302 West Superior Street, Suite 700
Duluth, MN 55802
(218) 722-0861
P.J. – August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 and September 7, 2023
NOTICE OF AND ORDER FOR HEARING ON PETITION FOR FORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF ST. LOUIS DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION SIXTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No.: 69DU-PR-23-262 In Re: Estate of Daniel E. McClernan, Decedent It is Ordered and Notice is given that on the 29th day of August, 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 May 5, 2022, and for the appointment of Anthony W. Buraglio, whose address is 3566 Blue Jay Way #105, Eagan, MN 55123, as personal representative 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 co-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 also further 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: July 24, 2023 BY THE COURT /s/ Dale Harris Dale Harris Judge of District Court Amy Turnquist Court Administrator Debra Thorstensen Deputy 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. – August 3 and 10, 2023
NOTICE OF AND ORDER FOR HEARING ON PETITION FOR FORMAL adjudication OF INTESTACY, DETERMINATION OF HEIRS, FORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF ST. LOUIS DISTRICT COURT SIXTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No.: 69DU-PR-23-266 In Re: Estate of James Edward Klosowski, a/k/a James E. Klosowski, a/k/a James Klosowski, Decedent It is Ordered and Notice is given that on September 5, 2023, at 1:30 p.m, a hearing will be held in this Court at 100 N. 5th Avenue W., Duluth, Minnesota, on a petition for the adjudication of intestacy and determination of Decedent’s heirs, and for the appointment of Carrie Pinsonnault, whose address is 4830 West 5th Street, Duluth, MN 55807, as personal representative 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 representative will be appointed with the full power to administer the Decedent’s 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 Decedent’s estate. If you have an objection to this case, please contact Court Administration at (218) 221-7560 option #8 for further instructions as these hearings are currently held remotely due to the pandemic. Notice is also 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: July 27, 2023 BY THE COURT /s/ Shawn Pearson Shawn Pearson Judge of District Court Amy Turnquist Court Administrator Debra Thorstensen Deputy Fryberger, Buchanan, smith & frederick, p.a. Paul A. Loraas MN# 0249592 302 West Superior Street, Suite 700 Duluth, MN 55802 Telephone: (218) 722-0861 Facsimile: (218) 725-6800 e-mai: ploraas@fryberger.com Attorney for PETITIONER P.J. – August 3 and 10, 2023
ORDER FOR HEARING STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF ST. LOUIS DISTRICT COURT PROBATE – TRUST DIVISION Court File No. 69-C0-12-001832 In the Matter of the Trust Created under the Last Will and Testament of Dorothy N. Ribenack, Deceased. Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota, N.A. (formerly known as Norwest Bank Minnesota North, N.A.), Trustee of the Trust above named, having filed in the office of the Clerk of the above-named Court accountings of the administration of said Trust for the period from January 1, 2022, to December 31, 2022, both dates inclusive, together with its Petition setting forth that said accounts disclose all transactions had in reference to the property of said Trust and the income therefrom during the period covered by said accounts, including itemized principal and income accounts and an inventory of the property held by it as Trustee at the close of said accounting period, and the Trustee having prayed the Court by said Petition that said accounts be heard by the Court and if found true and correct, that the same be approved and allowed and that fees of the Trustee and its attorneys and outside accountant be likewise approved and allowed, IT IS ORDERED, that a hearing be held by this Court via remote technology (Zoom) between the parties and recorded from the County Courthouse in the City of Duluth, St. Louis County, Minnesota, at 2:10 p.m. on the 29th day of August, 2023, at which hearing said petition shall be heard and said account examined by the Court. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED, that notice of said hearing be given as follows: 1. By publishing a copy of this Order one time in a legal newspaper for St. Louis County, Minnesota, at least twenty (20) days before the date of said hearing. 2. By mailing a copy of this Order to each person interested in said Trust as set forth in said Petition at its last known address at least fifteen (15) days before the date set for said hearing. No one is required to attend this hearing unless requested by the Court or unless they object to the relief requested in the Petition. Any person who objects to the Court’s granting the relief requested in the accompanying Petition shall make their objections in writing to the Court on or before the date set for hearing. At the time set for hearing, if the Petition herein is unopposed, the Court will enter in the record the fact that there was no appearance in opposition to the petition and that no objection to the petition has been filed with the Court. Thereupon, the Court shall make its determination on the strength of the pleadings. Dated: July 19, 2023 BY THE COURT /s/ Dale Harris Dale Harris Judge of District Court JOHNSON, KILLEN & SEILER, P.A. Steven J. Seiler 230 West Superior Street, Suite 800 Duluth, MN 55802 Telephone 218-722-6331 P.J. – August 3, 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-23-263 Estate of Robert Ray Akemann, a/k/a Robert R. Akemann, and Robert Akemann, Decedent It is Ordered and Notice is given that on August 29, 2023 at 1:45 PM, a hearing will be held in this Court at 100 N. 5th Ave. W., Duluth, Minnesota, for the formal probate of an instrument purporting to be the Will of the Decedent dated, December 15, 1992, (“Will”), and for the appointment of Tara Larsen, whose address is 304 Fernberg Road, Ely, MN 55731, and Troy Akemann, whose address is 11309 Sumter Avenue N., Champlin, MN 55316 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: July 25, 2023 BY THE COURT /s/ Theresa M. Neo Theresa M. Neo 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) 727-2147 Email: jwencl@BTOlawyers.com P.J. – August 3 and 10, 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: Treasure Hunt Art 2. State the address of the principal place of business: 1210 93rd Ave. W., Duluth, MN 55808 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: Jennifer Hunt 1210 93rd Ave W. Duluth, MN 55808 USA 4. 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: July 24, 2023 By /s/ Jennifer Hunt Jennifer Hunt P.J. – August 3 and 10,
SUMMONS
(To be tried in Duluth, MN)
STATE OF MINNESOTA
DISTRICT COURT
COUNTY OF ST. LOUIS SIXTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
Court File No. 69DU-CV-23-1433
Sandra A.Johnsen
Plaintiff,
All persons unknown claiming any right, title, estate, interest, or lien in the real property described in the summons and complaint herein,
Defendants.
THIS SUMMONS IS DIRECTED TO THE DEFENDANTS NAMED ABOVE.
1. YOU ARE BEING SUED. The plaintiff has started a lawsuit against you. The plaintiff’s Complaint against you is attached to this Summons and is on file in the office of the court administrator of the above named court. Do not throw these papers away. They are official papers that affect your rights. You must respond to this lawsuit even though it may not yet be filed with the court and there may be no court file number on this Summons.
2. YOU MUST REPLY WITHIN 21 DAYS TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS. You must give or mail to the person who signed this summons a written response called an Answer within 21 days of the date on which you received this Summons. You must send a copy of your Answer to the person who signed this summons located at:
Paul A. Loraas
Fryberger, Buchanan, Smith
& Frederick, P.A.
700 Lonsdale Building
302 West Superior Street
Duluth, MN 55802
3. YOU MUST RESPOND TO EACH CLAIM. The Answer is your written response to the Plaintiff’s Complaint. In your Answer you must state whether you agree or disagree with each paragraph of the Complaint. If you believe the Plaintiff should not be given everything asked for in the Complaint, you must say so in your Answer.
4. YOU WILL LOSE YOUR CASE IF YOU DO NOT SEND A WRITTEN RESPONSE TO THE COMPLAINT TO THE PERSON WHO SIGNED THIS SUMMONS. If you do not answer within 21 days, you will lose this case. You will not get to tell your side of the story, and the Court may decide against you and award the Plaintiff everything asked for in the complaint. If you do not want to contest the claims stated in the complaint, you do not need to respond. A default judgment can then be entered against you for the relief requested in the complaint.
5. LEGAL ASSISTANCE. You may wish to get help from a lawyer. If you do not have a lawyer, the Court Administrator may have information about places where you can get legal assistance. Even if you cannot get legal help, you must still provide a written Answer to protect your rights or you may lose the case.
6. ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION. The parties may agree to or be ordered to participate in an alternative dispute resolution process under Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice for District Courts. You must still send your written response to the Complaint even if you expect to use alternative means of resolving this dispute.
7. THIS LAWSUIT MAY AFFECT OR BRING INTO QUESTION real property in St. Louis County, Minnesota, and legally described as:
That part of the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 2, Township 51 North, Range 14 West, St. Louis County, Minnesota described as follows: Commencing at the North Quarter corner of said Section 2; thence on an assumed bearing of North 89 degrees 35 minutes 02 seconds East, along the North line of the Northeast Quarter of said Section 2 for a distance of 1720.52 feet to a line parallel with and distant 398.67 feet East of the West line of the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of said Section 2, said point being the point of beginning of the parcel herein described; thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes 22 seconds East, along said parallel line 250.01 feet to a line parallel with and distant 250 feet South of the North line of said Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter; thence North 89 degrees 35 minutes 02 seconds East, along said parallel line 435.61 feet to a line parallel with and distant 834.27 feet East of the West line of said Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes 22 seconds West, along said parallel line 250.01 feet to the North line of said Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter; thence South 89 degrees 35 minutes 02 seconds West, along said North line 435.61 feet to the point of beginning.
8. The purpose of this lawsuit is to obtain a judgment declaring that the plaintiff is the owner in fee of the real property described above, and that the defendants, and each of them, have no right, title, estate, interest, or lien in or upon such real property.
9.NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that no personal claim is made by plaintiff against any of the defendants.
Dated: July 18, 2023
Fryberger, Buchanan, smith & frederick, p.a.
/s/ Paul A. Loraas,
Atty Reg. #0249592
700 Lonsdale Building
302 West Superior Street
Duluth, MN 55802
(21) 722-0861
Attorneys for Plaintiff
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
REQUIRED BY MINN. STAT. §549.211, SUBD. 1
The undersigned hereby acknowledges that pursuant to Minn. Stat. §549.211, subd. 3, sanctions may be imposed if, after notice and a reasonable opportunity to respond, the court determines that the undersigned has violated the provisions of Minn. Stat. §549.211, subd. 2.
Dated: July 18, 2023
/s/ Paul A. Loraas, #0249592
P.J. – July 27, August 3 and 10, 2023