Legals

Midway Residents The Midway Town Hall will be open Wednesday, March 4, 2026, from 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. for the Public Accuracy Test of the voting equipment for the Midway Township Supervisor Election. Beth Belden, Clerk

P.J. – February 26, 2026

Town of Midway Publice Meeting Notice PURPOSE: Adopt Driveway Ordinance and Enforcement Ordinance. DATE: March 5, 2026 at 6 p.m. Midway Town Hall, 3230 Midway Road Beth Belden, Clerk

P.J. – February 26, 2026

Midway Residents Township Electiion is Tuesday, March 10, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. to elect: One Supervisor (3-year term) Absentee Voting will be Saturday, March 7, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. Absentee Voting again will be available Monday, March 9, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Annual Meeting is Tuesday, March 10, 2026. at 8 p.m. Items on Agenda Annual Reports 2027 Levy 2027 Budget Beth Belden, Clerk

P.J. – February 26, 2026

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-26-45 Estate of david j. turkall, a/k/a david john turkall and david turkall, Decedent It is Ordered and Notice is given that on March 17th, 2026, 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 Mary K, Meyer, whose address is 900 Sunset Boulevard, Knob Noster, Missouri 65336, 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. 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: February 4, 2026 BY THE COURT By /s/ Shawn Reed Shawn Reed Judge of District Court Jennifer Miller Court Administrator Matthew Dressel Deputy Attorney for Petitioner Karen J. Olson Olson Law, PLLC 4916 Grand Ave. PO Box 16873 Duluth, MN 55816-0873 Attorney License No: 0300354 Telephone: 218-727-8557 FAX: 218-727-8558 Email: [email protected]

P.J. – February 19 and 26, 2026

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-26-56 Estate of Florence Elaine Ganter, a/k/a Florence E. Ganter, a/k/a Florence Ganter, Decedent. It is Ordered and Notice is given that on March 24th, 2026, at 1:30 p.m., a hearing will be held remotely by Zoom in this Court at 100 North 5th Avenue West, Duluth, Minnesota 55802 for the adjudication of intestacy and determination of heirship of the Decedent and for the appointment of Paul Ganter, whose address is 100 County Road 1, Carlton, Minnesota 55718, and 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. Visit https://www.mncourts.gov/Remote-Hearings.aspx for more information and options for joining remote hearings, including how to submit exhibits. 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 Dated: February 6, 2026 BY THE COURT By /s/ Shawn Reed Shawn Reed Judge of District Court Attorney for Petitioner Joseph C. Heck (#0402109) Fryberger Law Firm 813 Cloquet Avenue Cloquet, MN 55720 (218) 725-6816 (direct) [email protected]

P. J. – February 19 and 26, 2026

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS BY IGO LEGACY HOTEL GROUP ALBERT LEA, LLC Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 322C.0704, IGO Legacy Hotel Group Albert Lea, LLC, a Minnesota limited liability company (“Company”), does hereby provide this Notice to Creditors and Claimants in connection with the dissolution of the Company, and hereby advises you of the following: 1. The Company has dissolved and is in the process of winding up its affairs; 2. The Company has filed with the Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State a Statement of Dissolution; 3. The date of filing the Statement of Dissolution with the Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State was February 5, 2026; 4. If you are a creditor of, or have a claim against the Company, you must present a written claim to the Company at: Johnson, Killen & Seiler, P.A. Attn: Robert C. Pearson, Esq. 525 S. Lake Ave., Suite 320 Duluth, MN 55802 on or before five (5) years after the first date of published notice if you are responding based upon publication or five (5) years after the date on which written notice was given to you. Those failing to present a claim before such date are forever barred from pursuing that claim by Minnesota Statutes. Date of first publication: February 26, 2026. Dated: February 17, 2026 IGO Legacy Hotel Group Albert Lea, LLC By /s/ Cheryl B. Goldberg Cheryl B. Goldberg, President

P.J. – February 26, 2026

NOTICE AND ORDER OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF ST. LOUIS SIXTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT CIVIL DIVISION Court File No. 69DU-CV-26-352 In Re: THE JEANNETTE REAL ESTATE TRUST, It is Ordered and Notice is given that on March 24, 2026, at 1:45 p.m., a hearing will be held in this Court at the Duluth Courthouse, Duluth, Minnesota, by remote Zoom hearing for the appointment of James Overlie whose address is 336 E. Gilead Street, Duluth, MN 55811, as Successor Trustee of The Jeannette Real Estate Trust. 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 Petitioner will be appointed as Successor Trustee of the Jeannette Real Estate Trust with full power to administer the Trust, 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 Trust. Dated: February 19, 2026 BY THE COURT By /s/ Shawn Reed Shawn Reed Judge of District Court Kim Vezina Interim Court Administrator Amanda Arend Deputy Attorney for Petitioner Karen J. Olson Olson Law, PLLC 4916 Grand Avenue PO Box 16873 Duluth, MN 55816-0873 Attorney License No: 0300354 Telephone: 218-727-8557 FAX: 218-727-8558 Email: [email protected]

P.J. – February 26, March 5 and 12, 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 LAKE SIXTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No.: 38-PR-25-92 Estate of Steven John Kuehn, a/k/a Steven J. Kuehn, Decedent It is Ordered and Notice is given that on April 23rd, 2026, at 8:30 a.m., a hearing will be held in this Court at 601 3rd Avenue, Two Harbors, Minnesota, for the formal probate of an instrument purporting to be the Will of the Decedent dated, December 17, 1990, (“Will”), and for the appointment of Jason Kuehn, whose address is 828 North 14th Avenue South, Duluth, Minnesota, 55805 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. 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 barred. Dated: February 19, 2026 (COURT SEAL) BY THE COURT By /s/ Shawn Reed Shawn Reed Judge of District Court Kathy McFarlane Interim Court Administrator Matthew Dressel Deputy Attorney for Petitioner Yvonne Michaud Novak Novak Law Group 202 West Superior Street Suite 303 Duluth, Minnesota, 55802 Attorney License No: 0333578 Telephone: (218) 720-2888 FAX: (218) 260-2712 Email: [email protected]

P.J. – February 26 and March 5, 2026

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS BY IGO LEGACY HOTEL GROUP ALBERT LEA II, LLC Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 322C.0704, IGO Legacy Hotel Group Albert Lea II, LLC, a Minnesota limited liability company (“Company”), does hereby provide this Notice to Creditors and Claimants in connection with the dissolution of the Company, and hereby advises you of the following: 1. The Company has dissolved and is in the process of winding up its affairs; 2. The Company has filed with the Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State a Statement of Dissolution; 3. The date of filing the Statement of Dissolution with the Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State was February 5, 2026; 4. If you are a creditor of, or have a claim against the Company, you must present a written claim to the Company at: Johnson, Killen & Seiler, P.A. Attn: Robert C. Pearson, Esq. 525 S. Lake Ave., Suite 320 Duluth, MN 55802 on or before five (5) years after the first date of published notice if you are responding based upon publication or five (5) years after the date on which written notice was given to you. Those failing to present a claim before such date are forever barred from pursuing that claim by Minnesota Statutes. Date of first publication: February 26, 2026. Dated: February 17, 2026 IGO Legacy Hotel Group Albert Lea II, LLC By /s/ Greg A. Ogren Greg A. Ogren, President

P.J. – February 26, 2026

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS BY IGO LEGACY HOTEL GROUP OAKDALE, LLC Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 322C.0704, IGO Legacy Hotel Group Oakdale, LLC, a Minnesota limited liability company (“Company”), does hereby provide this Notice to Creditors and Claimants in connection with the dissolution of the Company, and hereby advises you of the following: 1. The Company has dissolved and is in the process of winding up its affairs; 2. The Company has filed with the Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State a Statement of Dissolution; 3. The date of filing the Statement of Dissolution with the Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State was February 5, 2026; 4. If you are a creditor of, or have a claim against the Company, you must present a written claim to the Company at: Johnson, Killen & Seiler, P.A. Attn: Robert C. Pearson, Esq. 525 S. Lake Ave., Suite 320 Duluth, MN 55802 on or before five (5) years after the first date of published notice if you are responding based upon publication or five (5) years after the date on which written notice was given to you. Those failing to present a claim before such date are forever barred from pursuing that claim by Minnesota Statutes. Date of first publication: February 26, 2026. Dated: February 17, 2026 IGO Legacy Hotel Group Oakdale, LLC By /s/ Cheryl B. Goldberg Cheryl B. Goldberg, President

P.J. – February 26, 2026

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS BY IGO LEGACY HOTEL GROUP DULUTH SOUTH II, LLC Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 322C.0704, IGO Legacy Hotel Group Duluth South II, LLC, a Minnesota limited liability company (“Company”), does hereby provide this Notice to Creditors and Claimants in connection with the dissolution of the Company, and hereby advises you of the following: 1. The Company has dissolved and is in the process of winding up its affairs; 2. The Company has filed with the Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State a Statement of Dissolution; 3. The date of filing the Statement of Dissolution with the Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State was February 5, 2026; 4. If you are a creditor of, or have a claim against the Company, you must present a written claim to the Company at: Johnson, Killen & Seiler, P.A. Attn: Robert C. Pearson, Esq. 525 S. Lake Ave., Suite 320 Duluth, MN 55802 on or before five (5) years after the first date of published notice if you are responding based upon publication or five (5) years after the date on which written notice was given to you. Those failing to present a claim before such date are forever barred from pursuing that claim by Minnesota Statutes. Date of first publication: February 26, 2026. Dated: February 17, 2026 IGO Legacy Hotel Group Duluth South, II LLC By /s/ Greg A. Ogren Greg A. Ogren, Manager

P.J. – February 26, 2026

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS BY IGO properties, LLC Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 322C.0704, IGO Properties, LLC, a Minnesota limited liability company (“Company”), does hereby provide this Notice to Creditors and Claimants in connection with the dissolution of the Company, and hereby advises you of the following: 1. The Company has dissolved and is in the process of winding up its affairs; 2. The Company has filed with the Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State a Statement of Dissolution; 3. The date of filing the Statement of Dissolution with the Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State was February 5, 2026; 4. If you are a creditor of, or have a claim against the Company, you must present a written claim to the Company at: Johnson, Killen & Seiler, P.A. Attn: Robert C. Pearson, Esq. 525 S. Lake Ave., Suite 320 Duluth, MN 55802 on or before five (5) years after the first date of published notice if you are responding based upon publication or five (5) years after the date on which written notice was given to you. Those failing to present a claim before such date are forever barred from pursuing that claim by Minnesota Statutes. Date of first publication: February 26, 2026. Dated: February 17, 2026 IGO Properties, LLC By /s/ Greg A. Ogren Greg A. Ogren, Manager

P.J. – February 26, 2026

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS BY IGO LEGACY HOTEL GROUP DULUTH NORTH II, LLC Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 322C.0704, IGO Legacy Hotel Group Duluth North II, LLC, a Minnesota limited liability company (“Company”), does hereby provide this Notice to Creditors and Claimants in connection with the dissolution of the Company, and hereby advises you of the following: 1. The Company has dissolved and is in the process of winding up its affairs; 2. The Company has filed with the Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State a Statement of Dissolution; 3. The date of filing the Statement of Dissolution with the Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State was February 5, 2026; 4. If you are a creditor of, or have a claim against the Company, you must present a written claim to the Company at: Johnson, Killen & Seiler, P.A. Attn: Robert C. Pearson, Esq. 525 S. Lake Ave., Suite 320 Duluth, MN 55802 on or before five (5) years after the first date of published notice if you are responding based upon publication or five (5) years after the date on which written notice was given to you. Those failing to present a claim before such date are forever barred from pursuing that claim by Minnesota Statutes. Date of first publication: February 26, 2026. Dated: February 17, 2026 IGO Legacy Hotel Group Duluth North II, LLC By /s/ Greg A. Ogren Greg A. Ogren, Manager

P.J. – February 26, 2026

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS BY IGO LEGACY HOTEL GROUP DULUTH NORTH, LLC Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 322C.0704, IGO Legacy Hotel Group Duluth North, LLC, a Minnesota limited liability company (“Company”), does hereby provide this Notice to Creditors and Claimants in connection with the dissolution of the Company, and hereby advises you of the following: 1. The Company has dissolved and is in the process of winding up its affairs; 2. The Company has filed with the Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State a Statement of Dissolution; 3. The date of filing the Statement of Dissolution with the Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State was February 5, 2026; 4. If you are a creditor of, or have a claim against the Company, you must present a written claim to the Company at: Johnson, Killen & Seiler, P.A. Attn: Robert C. Pearson, Esq. 525 S. Lake Ave., Suite 320 Duluth, MN 55802 on or before five (5) years after the first date of published notice if you are responding based upon publication or five (5) years after the date on which written notice was given to you. Those failing to present a claim before such date are forever barred from pursuing that claim by Minnesota Statutes. Date of first publication: February 26, 2026. Dated: February 17, 2026 IGO Legacy Hotel Group Duluth North LLC By /s/ Cheryl B. Goldberg Cheryl B. Goldberg, Its: Manager

P.J. – February 26, 2026

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF ST. LOUIS DISTRICT COURT SIXTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT No. 69DU-CV-26-142 In the Matter of the Petition of Larry B. Varhalla, a/k/a Larry Benedict Varhalla and Larry Varhalla, For New Certificates of Title in Connection with Certificates of Title Nos. 284270, 288296 and 369062 issued for land in the County of St. Louis and State of Minneota and legally described as follows: Lots 18 and 19, Block 5, and Lots 17, 18 and 19, Block 6, RIVER SIDE PARK SECOND ADDITION TO DULUTH. Except all minerals in Lots 17, 18, and 19 Block 6 herein. TO: Michael Zelenick; the unknown heirs of Liisa Margaret Varhalla a/k/a Liisa M. Varhalla; and the unknown heirs of Beverly Louise Varhalla a/k/a Beverly L. Varhalla; and Occupants, if any A Petition and Report of Examiner of Titles are filed in the above entitled case, brought under Minnesota Statutes Chapter 508. You were identified in the Petition or the Report of Examiner of Titles as a party who may have an interest in the above-described land affected by the Order below. If you object to entry of the Order, you must show cause, if there is any, why this Court should not enter the Order. To object to entry of the Order, you must file an Answer, and pay the filing fee or obtain an order waiving the filing fee, by March 25, 2026 (“the deadline”). No response or action is required if you have no objection to the Order. If you do not file an Answer, the Order may issue with no further notice to you. ORDER: 1. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that pursuant to Minn. Stat. Chapter 508, Document Nos. 704781 and 704782 are hereby reformed to provide the correct legal description of both Lots 18 and 19 Block 5, and Lots 17 and 18, Block 6, RIVER SIDE PARK SECOND ADDITION TO DULUTH, and that the Beverly Decree, Sixth Judicial District Court as Case No. 69DU-FA-13-693, is hereby reformed to provide the correct legal description of Lots 18 and 19 Block 5, and Lots 17, 18 and 19, Block 6 RIVER SIDE PARK SECOND ADDITION TO DULUTH. 2. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Larry Benedict Varhalla a/k/a Larry B. Varhalla a/k/a Larry Varhalla is now the owner in fee simple, free from all interest of Liisa Margaret Varhalla a/k/a Liisa M. Varhalla, the unknown heirs of Liisa Margaret Varhalla a/k/a Liisa M. Varhalla, Beverly Louise Varhalla a/k/a Beverly L. Varhalla the unknown heirs of Beverly Louise Varhalla a/k/a Beverly L. Varhalla and Michael Zelenick of the following described land situated in the County of St. Louis and State of Minnesota, to-wit: Lots 18 and 19, Block 5, and Lots 17, 18 and 19, Block 6, RIVER SIDE PARK SECOND ADDITION TO DULUTH. Except all minerals in Lots 17, 18, and 19 Block 6 herein. 3. IT IS HEREBY FURTHER ORDERED that the St. Louis County Registrar of Titles shall cancel Certificates of Title Nos. 284270, 288296 and 369062 and issue in lieu thereof the following Certificate of Title: a. A new Certificate of Title showing Larry Benedict Varhalla, to be the owner in fee simple of the following: Lots 18 and 19, Block 5, and Lots 17, 18 and 19, Block 6, RIVER SIDE PARK SECOND ADDITION TO DULUTH. Except all minerals in Lots 17, 18, and 19 Block 6 herein, and subject to the following memorials: Document Nos. 697384 and 1072941. If you choose to object, your Answer must be e-filed by your attorney. If you do not have an attorney, the Answer may be filed by mailing it to: Court Administration, 100 N. 5th Ave. W., Room 320, Duluth, MN 55802, with a check payable to District Court Administrator for $325.00 for the filing fee, or with an order waiving the fee; or the Answer and check or order waiving the fee may be deposited in the District Court drop box at the same location or filed in-person at the same location if the office is open to walk-in public. If you have questions about these procedures, you may contact the Examiner of Titles office by phone at 218-726-2572 or by email at [email protected]. Please note, however, that the Examiner of Titles does not represent you and cannot provide you with legal advice IT IS FURTHER ORDERED, that a copy of this Order to Show Cause be served: (a) at least 20 days before the deadline upon the above-named parties residing in this State in the manner provided by law for the service of Summons in a civil action; and (b) at least 20 days before the deadline upon each of the above-named nonresidents and foreign corporations, partnerships, or associations that cannot be found for service in the state, by personal service out-of-state, or in the alternative, by two weeks published notice of the Order to Show Cause and by sending a copy of this Order at least 24 days before the deadline by first class mail to the non-resident’s or foreign entity’s out-of-state post office address. Approved: Thomas W. Reed Examiner of Titles By /s/ Thomas W. Reed Dated: February 13, 2026 By /s/  Nathan LaCoursiere Nathan LaCoursiere JUDGE OF THE DISTRICT COURT Attorney for Petitioner Kimberly E. Brzezinski HANFT FRIDE, P.A. 1000 U.S. Bank Place 130 W. Superior Street Duluth, MN 555802 (218) 722-4766 [email protected]

P.J. – February 26 and March 5, 2026

NOTICE AND ORDER OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS (ANCILLARY PROCEEDING) STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF ST. LOUIS SIXTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No.: 69DU-PR-26-23 Estate of James Steven Christoferson, a/k/a James Christoferson, Decedent It is Ordered and Notice is given that on March 24, 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, December 2, 2013, (“Will”), and for the appointment of Jennifer Christoferson, whose address is 4712 Dexter Avenue, Fort Worth, Texas, 76107 as Ancillary 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 power to administer the assets of the Estate in Minnesota including the power to collect all assets, pay all legal debts, claims, taxes, and expenses, and sell real and personal property, and 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 barred. Dated: February 10, 2026 BY THE COURT By /s/ Shawn Pearson Shawn Pearson Judge of District Court Kim Vezina Interim Court Administrator Matthew Dressel Deputy Attorney for Petitioner Yvonne Michaud Novak Novak Law Group 202 West Superior Street Suite 303 Duluth, MN, 55802 Attorney License No: 0333578 Telephone: (218) 720-2888 FAX: (218) 260-2712 Email: [email protected] P.J. – February 19 and 26, 2026

Notice of Self Storage Sale Please take notice Five Star Storage – Haines Rd located at 4414 Haines Rd, Duluth, MN 55811 intends to hold an auction of storage units in default of payment. The sale will occur as an online auction via www.storagetreasures.com on 3/18/2026 at 11:00AM. Unless stated otherwise the description of the contents are household goods, furnishings and garage essentials. Christopher Phillips. All property is being stored at the above self-storage facility. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply. See manager for details.

P. J. – February 26 and March 5, 2026

Proctor City Council Meeting Minutes

PRE-AGENDA MEETING Date: January 5, 2026 Time: 5:00 pm IN ATTENDANCE City Councilors: Ward, DeWall, Benson, Johnson, Pederson Excused Absence: Administrator Rich Others: Chief Helquist, Commissioner Halvorson, Megan Mazzuco, Phil Larson Mayor Ward called to order at 5:00 pm • M/S/P: Pederson/Benson to approve the agenda • Minute corrections: Council Minutes 12/15/2025 – add Proctor Moose to 2026 Liquor License Renewals -Special Meeting Minutes 12/22/2025 – Add, “Retaining pickup at a cost of $17,000.00 to the police department • Negotiation Committee Members: Mayor Ward and Councilor DeWall to negotiate with IBEW and UFCW unions Councilor DeWall/Councilor Pederson to negotiate with LELS, Teamsters, and non-affiliated positions -Council will also schedule a separate meeting with Administrator Rich to discuss/determine the direction of negotiation sessions. Negotiation Committee will report to council. The addition of a labor attorney will be discussed further with Administrator Rich. • Item 6F: Legislative Agenda will be added to the new business section of the agenda for the meeting, with this item moving to unfinished business for an undetermined amount of time. • 6A: DNR rates for FD are requested and sent to councilors for the meeting. Fee increase for the FD is proposed to reflect current DNR equipment rates. • Item 6D: Proctor Federal Credit Union has updated to Proctor Credit Union, removing Credit from official designations. • FD YE Report: -619 total calls -95 fire -514 medical Midway Totals: 32 fire, 69 medical -4 total calls missed for 2025 -Planning discussion for recruitment, retention, and a 5 year outlook and plan. No action taken. M/S/P: DeWall/Benson to adjourn at 5:53 pm. P.J. – February 26, 2026 MINUTES OF THE PROCTOR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 5, 2026 Mayor Ward calls the meeting to order at 6:00 pm Pledge of Allegiance PRESENT: Mayor Chad Ward, Councilor Troy DeWall, Councilor Jake Benson, Councilor Rory Johnson, Councilor Pederson EXCUSED ABSENCE: Administrator Rich OTHERS PRESENT: Chief Gaidis, Sergeant Riebel, Commissioner Halvorson, Attorney Hanka, Megan Mazzuco M/S/P: Benson/Pederson to approve the pre-agenda council minutes of December 15, 2025. M/S/P: Benson/DeWall to approve the council minutes of December 15, 2025, noting the following corrections: Adding Proctor Moose to the 2026 liquor license renewals M/S/P: Pederson/Johnson to approve the special meeting minutes of December 22, 2025, noting the addition of, “Retaining pickup at a cost of $17,000.00 to the police department.” to the eighth bullet point. M/S/P: DeWall/Johnson to approve the agenda, adding item 6F legislative agenda. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None M/S/P: DeWall/Benson to approve the consent agenda for January 5, 2026. 4B: Committee/Commission Appointments Mayor Ward would like confirmation the appointments have been posted, following updates: -PUC Commission update to remove Pederson and add Halvorson -Councilor DeWall was previously appointed to the Street Committee -Public Safety Committee/members need to be added -Liquor Control: Dick Kari – Ad Hoc member -Update Tourism Committee M/S/P: DeWall/Johnson to accept the committee/commission appointments with corrections as discussed and noted. 4C: Negotiation Committee Members Council would like to further discuss and define the role of adding a labor attorney to negotiation process and contracts with Administrator Rich and council. A special meeting will be scheduled to plan negotiation strategies and direction. Council would like to appoint: Mayor Ward/Councilor DeWall to negotiate with IBEW and UFCW unions Councilor Pederson/Councilor DeWall to negotiate with LELS, Teamsters, and non-affiliated employees. M/S/P: Benson/Ward to accept negotiation committee appointments as discussed. *5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 5A: Pickleball Court Construction – on hold, additional preparation to newly proposed site are underway. 6. NEW BUSINESS A. Resolution 01-26: 2026 Fee Schedule M/S/P: Benson/Ward to approve the fee schedule as presented noting the following corrections as discussed during the pre-agenda meeting. Correct year on the agenda item, Chief Gaidis would like to discuss increasing the public dancing event and propose at a Public Safety meeting for recommendation to council. Councilors received the proposed DNR equipment rates prior to the meeting. B. Proclamation 01-26: Winter Salt Week Proclamation MS4 requirement for annual public education material. M/S/P: Pederson/Johnson to accept as presented. C. 2026 Meeting Schedule M/S/P: Ward/DeWall to approve meeting schedule noting the following corrections: Planning & Zoning Commission: move meeting from Monday, May, 25 to Tuesday, May 26 due to Memorial Day holiday. PEDA: move meeting from Tuesday, September 8, to Wednesday, September 9 due to City Council and Labor Day holiday scheduling. D. Resolution 02-26: Annual Appointments M/S/P: Johnson/Pederson to approve as submitted, noting the name change of Proctor Federal Credit Union to Proctor Credit Union. E. 2025 Transfer and Release from Restriction M/S/P: Ward/DeWall to approve as submitted. F. Legislative Agenda Councilor Benson requests to add unfinished business for ongoing discussion throughout the legislative session. MEMBER CONCERNS Pederson: Encourages volunteers to step up as Hoghead event is in jeopardy. Wishing everyone a safe and Happy New Year. DeWall: None Benson: The next council meeting will be on January 20 due to the Martin Luther King Jr holiday. Extends gratitude to city staff and departments for their work in 2025 and looking forward to working together in 2026 as well. Johnson: New Year wishes to all Ward: Council meeting on January 20 due to Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. Appreciation to Proctor Fire Department for their response with annual call volume, gratitude to all firefighters and EMR responders, extends gratitude of their service to city residents. City Attorney: None Chief Gaidis: None Administrator Rich: Excused absence TOTAL BILLS FOR APPROVAL: General: $320,789.46 Liquor: $66,054.20 TOTAL BILLS FOR APPROVAL: $386,843.66 M/S/P: DeWall/Pederson to approve the bills as submitted. M/S/P: DeWall/Ward to adjourn the meeting at 6:34 pm.

P.J. – February 26, 2026

Notice of Self Storage Sale Please take notice Five Star Storage – Arrowhead Rd located at 4771 W Arrowhead Rd., Hermantown, MN 55811 intends to hold an auction of storage units in default of payment. The sale will occur as an online auction via www.storagetreasures.com on 3/18/2026 at 11:00AM. Unless stated otherwise the description of the contents are household goods, furnishings and garage essentials. Kenshay L Bennett; Amoreena R Petrich; Terry Greeley. All property is being stored at the above self-storage facility. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply. See manager for details.

P. J. – February 26 and March 5, 2026