NOTICE AND ORDER FOR HEARING ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION OF INTESTACY, DETERMINATION OF HEIRSHIP, AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS STATE OF MINNESOTA ST. LOUIS COUNTY DISTRICT COURT SIXTH DISTRICT Court File Number: 69DU-PR-25-130 Case Type: Formal, Unsupervised In Re the Estate of Fred Junior Christner, Deceased ***Case Type Changed to Formal, Unsupervised*** It is ordered and notice is given that on July 28, 2026 at 1:30 p.m., a remote Zoom hearing will be held in the above Court at 100 N. 5th Ave. W., Duluth, MN 55802 for the formal adjudication of intestacy and determination of heirship of the Decedent, and for the appointment of: Name: Mark T. Christner Address: 5822 West 8th Street, Duluth, MN 55807 as Personal Representative of the Estate of the Decedent in a unsupervised administration. Any objections to the petition should be filed with the Court prior to or raised at the hearing. If proper and if no objections are filed or raised, the personal representative will be appointed with full power to administer the Estate including the power to collect all assets, to pay all legal debts, claims, taxes, and expenses, to sell real and personal property, and to do all necessary acts for the Estate. Notice is also given that (subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred. Dated: June 17, 2026 by the court: By /s/ Jessica J. Fralich Jessica J. Fralich Judge of District Court Kim Vezina Interim Court Administrator Janet Riegle Deputy St. Louis County District Court
P. J. – June 25 and July 2, 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 7/15/2026 at 11:00AM. Unless stated otherwise the description of the contents are household goods, furnishings and garage essentials. Sarah Berriman; Sky Spengler. 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 This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice.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. – June 25 and July 2, 2026
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE
STATE OF MINNESOTA
COUNTY OF ST. LOUIS
DISTRICT COURT
SIXTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
No. 69DU-CV-26-369
In the Matter of the Petition of
Kathleen A. Fechner, a/k/a
Kathleen A. Sewell, a/k/a
Kathleen Ann Armstrong,
a/k/a Kathleen A. Armstrong,
in Relation to Certificate of Title No. 309594 issued for land in the County of St. Louis and State of Minnesota and legally described as follows:
Lot 7 Block 130 DULUTH PROPER THIRD DIVISION
TO: Michael J. Armstrong, a/k/a Michael Jay Armstrong, & 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 July 15, 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
Directing the St. Louis County Registrar of Titles to cancel Certificate of Title No. 309594 and to issue in lieu thereof a new certificate of title showing Petitioner, Kathleen A. Armstrong, to be the fee owner of the land described on said certificate of title, free and clear of any marital lien by Michael J. Armstrong, and free and clear of all Memorials.
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;
(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;
(c) upon each of the above-named parties who cannot be found 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 last known address of the party and by sending another copy of this Order at least 24 days before the deadline by first class mail to the address of such party as stated on the Certificate of Title if an address is so stated;
(d) upon a dissolved, withdrawn, or revoked business entity governed by Minn. Stat. Chapters 302A, 303, 317A, 321, 322C, or 323A in the manner provided by Minn. Stat. § 5.25;;
(e) per Title 28 USC § 2410, and Fed. R. Civ. Pro. Rule 4, the United States Government must be notified at least 60 days prior to the deadline date in the manner provided by federal law for the service of the Summons in a civil action.
Dated: June 2, 2026 Approved:
By /s/ Thomas W. Reed
Thomas W. Reed
Examiner of Titles
By /s/ Nathan LaCoursiere
Nathan LaCoursiere
JUDGE OF THE
DISTRICT COURT
Attorney for the Petitioner:
Adrienne Pearson, Atty ID: 0396074
Pearson Law L.L.C.
4916 Grand Avenue
PO Box 16873
Duluth, MN 55816
P.J. – June 25 and July 2, 2026
NOTICE OF FILING FOR MUNICIPAL OFFICE City of Proctor, Minnesota Notice is hereby given to the qualified voters of the City of Proctor, County of St. Louis, State of Minnesota, that the candidate filing period for the upcoming municipal election will open on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, and close at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 28, 2026. The following offices are to be filled for the General Election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026: • 1 (one) Mayor – Two Year Term • 1 (one) City Councilor At-Large – Four Year Term • 1 (one) City Councilor At-Large – Four Year Term Candidates must file an Affidavit of Candidacy and pay a filing fee of $2 with the City Clerk. Affidavits of Candidacy must be filed in person or by mail at the City Hall, located at 100 Pionk Drive Proctor, MN 55810, during regular business hours from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The office will remain open until 5:00 p.m. on the final day of filing. Jess Rich Clerk/Administrator, Ciy of Proctor
[email protected] 218-624-3641
P.J. – June 25 and July 2, 2026
NOTICE AND ORDER OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF ST. LOUIS SIXTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 69DU-PR-26-231 Estate of Terry Lee Malander, a/k/a Terry L. Malander, and Terry Malander, Decedent It is Ordered and Notice is given that on August 4th, 2026, at 1:30 p.m., a hearing will be held in this Court at 100 N. 5th Avenue West, Duluth, Minnesota 55802, for the formal probate of an instrument purporting to be the Will of the Decedent dated, March 1, 2018, (“Will’), and for the appointment of Kimberly Malander, whose address is 1805 Seedling Court, Clermont, Florida 34714 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 will be 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. (COURT SEAL) Dated: June 16, 2026 BY THE COURT By /s/ Jill A. Eichenwald Jill A. Eichenwald Judge of District Court Kim Vezina Interim Court Administrator Matthew Dressel Deputy Attorney for Petitioner Jeremy M. Hurd Beaumier Trogdon Orman Hurd & Viegas, PLLP 4 West Fifth Street Duluth, Minnesota 55806 Attorney License No: 0307701 Telephone: (218) 722-1000 FAX: (218) 722-2147 Email:
[email protected]P. J. – June 25 and July 2, 2026
Notice of Self Storage Sale Please take notice Five Star Storage – L024 Air Base Rd located at 4370 Air Base 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 7/15/2026 at 11:00AM. Unless stated otherwise the description of the contents are household goods, furnishings and garage essentials. Rachel Anderson; Brian Manteuffel (2 Units); Sara McDonald; Neal Kregamaki. 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.
P. J. – June 25 and July 2, 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 7/15/2026 at 11:00AM. Unless stated otherwise the description of the contents are household goods, furnishings and garage essentials. Christine Ross; Chris Tucker; Judith Fitzsimmons; Gabielle Roberts; Victoria Meyers 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. – June 25 and July 2, 2026
