legal notices
NOTICE OF LIEN SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT ON July 17, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at BTD Mini Storage, 4025 W. Superior St., St. Louis County, Duluth, MN 55807, the St. Louis County Sheriff will sell at Public Sale the following described property, to wit: All items stored within Unit #60 Said sale shall be held for the purpose of foreclosing a possessory lien claimed by BTD Mini Storage pursuant to Section 514.970, Minnesota Statutes for the account of Frank Flashberger, 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 $515.00, exclusive of the costs of sale. Dated at Duluth, Minnesota, this 24th day of June, 2026.
P.J. – July 2 and 9, 2026
NOTICE AND ORDER OF HEARING ON PETITION
FOR SUMMARY ASSIGNMENT
OR DISTRIBUTION and for
FORMAL PROBATE OF WILL
NON-EXEMPT ESTATE
STATE OF MINNESOTA
COUNTY OF ST. LOUIS
SIXTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
DISTRICT COURT
PROBATE DIVISION
Court File No.: 69DU-PR-26-229
Estate of
WEBSTER T. BOURN, a/k/a
WEBSTER T. BOURN, JR.,
Decedent
Notice is given that a Petition has been filed requesting that the Estate assets be summarily assigned.
The Petition requests the probate of an instrument purporting to be the Decedent’s last Will dated March 4, 1988.
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 August 4th, 2026, at 1:30 p.m., by this Court at Duluth Courthouse, 100 N. 5th Avenue W., Duluth, Minnesota. **Hearing held via remote Zoom technology**
Dated: June 18, 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
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. – July 2 and 9, 2026
Minutes Independent School District No. 704 Proctor, Minnesota
Working Session
Monday, June 8, 2026
1. Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance
The meeting was called to order by Joe Ward, School Board Chair, at 5:05 p.m.
2. Roll Call
MEMBERS PRESENT: Jennifer McDonald, Lynn Peterson, Amy Pocrnich, Jim Podgornik, Larry Shelton, Tammy Sundbom, and Joe Ward
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
Also in Attendance: Tim Rohweder, Superintendent, and Business Manager Garret Hultgren
3.Vision and Mission Statement “Driven by Purpose and Powered by Community to Educate, Engage, and Inspire”
4. Informational Items
a. InGensa presented the results of their assessment of school facilities.
i. InGensa’s Development and Their Process
ii. Information Gathering Discussion
iii. Assessment Overview
iv. Engagement Survey Review
v. Demographics – from Teamworks
vi. District Analytics – Overall Themes
vii. Enrollment Projections
viii. Infrastructure Assessment & Priority Guidelines
ix. Facilities Overview, Including Assessment of Each Facility
x. Educational Adequacy – Facilities
xi. Staff Top Needs – Each Facility
xii. Student Top Needs – Middle and High School
xiii. Next steps – Tentative Timeline
xiv. Next meeting July 13, 2026, at 6:00 pm
5. Adjourn
MOTION: A motion was made by Lynn Peterson and seconded by Amy Pocrnich, and unanimously approved to adjourn the meeting at 7:42 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
Lynn Peterson, Clerk
Joe Ward, Chair
P.J. – July 2, 2026
REGULAR SCHOOL
BOARD MEETING
Monday, June 8, 2026
1. Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance
The meeting was called to order by Joe Ward, School Board Chair, at 7:43 p.m.
2. Roll Call
MEMBERS PRESENT: Jennifer McDonald, Lynn Peterson, Amy Pocrnich, Jim Podgornik, Larry Shelton, Tammy Sundbom, and Joe Ward
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
Also in Attendance: Tim Rohweder, Superintendent, and Business Manager Garret Hultgren
3. Vision and Mission Statement – “Driven by Purpose and Powered by Community to Educate, Engage, and Inspire”
4. Adoption of Agenda
MOTION: Moved by Amy Pocrnich and seconded by Lynn Peterson to adopt the Agenda as revised. Added Item 10.b.iii
Motion approved by unanimous vote.
5. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular School Board Meeting of May 26, 2026.
MOTION: Moved by Jennifer McDonald and seconded by Larry Shelton to approve the Minutes of the Regular School Board meeting of May 26, 2026, as submitted.
Motion approved by unanimous vote.
6. Public Comment – None
7. Communications
a. Commendations/Congratulations
i. Commended our entire faculty and staff for a successful academic year!
ii. Congratulated our high school administration, school board, and everyone involved in the graduation ceremony, especially the graduating class of 2026.
iii. Commended the Chem-Free Graduation Committee and their volunteers for planning, organizing, and chaperoning the party for our graduating seniors.
iv. Congratulated the following athletes for qualifying for the individual State Trap/Clay Target Tournament: Austin Carlson, Henry Napoli, and Laine Graves.
v. Congratulated the following athletes for being named to the Lake Superior All-Conference team.
Softball
Suri Langley – 1st Team
Lacrosse – Boys
Parker Swart – 1st Team
Andrew Golden – 2nd Team
Beau Katzmarek – Honorable Mention
Baseball
Antrell Yoki – 2nd Team
Lacrosse – Girls
Lexi Hoppe – 1st Team
b. Communications – Media
i. Items relating to the District from the Proctor Journal:
1. May 28, 2026 Edition: “PHS Class of 2026 set to cross the stage Sunday,” “Rails rule the District: Girls Flag Football sweeps awards,” “Words of Wisdom for Proctor Grads,” “Proctor High School – Student of the Week: Karter Rengo,” “66% of seniors in PHS activities honored at AAA assembly,” “Graduation 2026.”
2. June 4, 2026 Edition: “POMP & CIRCUMSTANCE,” “Many thanks to our teachers for getting our students here,” “Proctor schools again offer free summer meals for kids,” “Klicka, Gates retire from Proctor schools,” “School Board takes up staffing changes, budget revision,” “Proctor High School – Student of the Week: Noah Merritt,” “Proctor High School – Student of the Week: Dylan Denzler,” “118 Proctor students earn Presidential Award.”
ii. Items relating to the District from WDIO News:
1. May 28, 2026: “When Hard Work Works: Proctor runners reunite for one more race.”
8. Consent Agenda
MOTION: Moved by Amy Pocrnich and seconded by Tammy Sundbom to approve the consent agenda as submitted.
Motion approved by unanimous vote.
a. Approved the placement of Julie Lysher into the .8 FTE At-Risk Student Interventionist position at the secondary site beginning in the 2026-27 school year.
b. Approved the recommendation to hire Hannah Homan as a 32.5 hours per week educational assistant position at the secondary site, beginning in the 2026-27 school year.
c. Accepted Jim Vos’ retirement as the high school guidance counselor, effective July 6, 2026.
d. Accepted Abbi Parenteau’s resignation as a cook assistant at the secondary site, effective May 18, 2026.
e. Accepted Larry Ehresman’s resignation as an educational assistant at Pike Lake Elementary, effective May 28, 2026.
f. Accepted Samantha Heffelfinger’s resignation as a union bus driver, effective June 4, 2026.
g. Accepted Alicia Metzer’s resignation as a second grade teacher at Pike Lake Elementary, effective June 3, 2026.
h. Created a district-wide 1.0 FTE MnMTSS Coordinator position for the 2026-27 school year. (This is a MnMTSS grant-funded position.)
i. Created a 40-hour per week custodian technician position at the Aspirus St. Luke’s Sports and Event Center and Rails Indoor Turf facility.
9. Informational Items and Reports
a. Superintendent Report – see the website for the updated report.
b. Reports
i. School Board/District Committees
ii. Enrollment Report – June 2026
iii. Legislative Updates
iv. Board Goals
v. Township and City Communications
10. Action Items (Items for Individual Action)
a. Finance Director’s Report and Approval of Treasurer’s Report
MOTION: Moved by Amy Pocrnich and seconded by Lynn Peterson approve the payment of bills dated May 26, 2026, in the amount of $72,811.63 covering checks 126927 through 126971, and all ACH transfers; approve the payment of bills dated June 1, 2026, in the amount of $51,516.37 covering checks 126972 through 127011; and approve the electronic transfers and payrolls for May 2026 as submitted.
Motion approved by unanimous vote.
b. Items that Require Board Approval
i. Approved the Specific Services Contract between Arrowhead Regional Computing Consortium (ARCC) and Proctor Public Schools for the 2026-2027 school year.
MOTION: Moved by Amy Pocrnich and seconded by Jennifer McDonald to approve the Specific Services Contract between Arrowhead Regional Computing Consortium (ARCC) and Proctor Public Schools for the 2026-2027 school year as submitted.
Motion approved by unanimous vote.
ii. Approved the recommendation from the Superintendent and the Individual Contract Committee to approve the contract for Dean Dahlvang, Director of Administrative Technology, for the 2025-2027 fiscal years.
MOTION: Moved by Lynn Peterson and seconded by Larry Shelton to approve the recommendation from the Superintendent and the Individual Contract Committee to approve the contract for Dean Dahlvang, Director of Administrative Technology, for the 2025-2027 fiscal years as submitted.
Motion approved by unanimous vote.
iii. Discussed moving the meeting location for summer meetings to the Aspirus St. Luke’s Sports & Event Center for June 22, July 13, and July 27, 2026.
MOTION: Moved by Amy Pocrnich and seconded by Tammy Sundbom to approve the move of the June 22, July 13, and July 27 school board meetings to the Aspirus St. Luke’s Sports & Event Center.
Roll Call Vote: 6 – Yes (JM, AP, JP, LS, TS, JW)
1 – No (LP)
0 – Abstain
Motion approved.
c. Resolutions – None
11. Board Member Comments
a. Amy Pocrnich praised InGensa for their report.
b. Tammy Sundbom commented about the graduation ceremony and how impressed she was with the valedictorian addresses.
c. Joe Ward stated that it is coming to the end of the year; please get the forms to Garret.
d. Lynn will send out superintendent evaluation forms to all board members to be completed by June 20, 2026.
12. Adjourn
MOTION: A motion was made by Jennifer McDonald and seconded by Joe Ward, and unanimously approved to adjourn the meeting at 8:19 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
Lynn Peterson, Clerk
Joe Ward, Chair
P.J. – July 2, 2026
NOTICE OF LIEN SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT ON July 17, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at BTD Mini Storage, 4025 W. Superior St., St. Louis County, Duluth, MN 55807, the St. Louis County Sheriff will sell at Public Sale the following described property, to wit: All items stored within Unit #50 Said sale shall be held for the purpose of foreclosing a possessory lien claimed by BTD Mini Storage pursuant to Section 514.970, Minnesota Statutes for the account of Frank Flashberger, 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 $515.00, exclusive of the costs of sale. Dated at Duluth, Minnesota, this 24th day of June, 2026.
P.J. – July 2 and 9, 2026
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE DATE: June 25, 2026 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described Mortgage: INFORMATION REGARDING MORTGAGE TO BE FORECLOSED 1. Date of Mortgage: September 15, 2022 2. Mortgagors: Kaitlyn Stone 3. Mortgagees: NorthRidge Community Credit Union 4. Recording Information: Recorded on September 21, 2022, as Document Number 1061545, in the Office of the Registrar of Titles of St. Louis County, Minnesota 5. Assignments of Mortgage, if any: NONE INFORMATION REGARDING MORTGAGED PREMISES 6. Tax parcel identification number of the mortgaged premises: 320-0100-00190 7. Legal description of the mortgaged premises: Lot 19, Michael’s Beach, St. Louis County, Minnesota All or part of the described real property is Registered (Torrens). 8. The physical street address, city, and zip code of the mortgaged premises: 8163 E. Stone Lake Road, Zim, Minnesota 55738 OTHER FORECLOSURE DATA 9. The person holding the Mortgage: is not a transaction agent, as defined by Minn. Stat. 58.02, subd. 30. The name(s) of the residential mortgage servicer and the lender or broker, as defined in Minn. Stat. 58.02, is NorthRidge Community Credit Union 10. If stated on the Mortgage, the name of the mortgage originator, as defined in Minn. Stat. 58.02, is NorthRidge Community Credit Union INFORMATION REGARDING FORECLOSURE 11. The requisites of Minn. Stat. 580.02 have been satisfied. 12. The original principal amount secured by the Mortgage was $ 161,500.00 13. At the date of this notice the amount due on the Mortgage, including taxes, if any, paid by the holder of the Mortgage, is: $168,563.27. 14. Pursuant to the power of sale in the Mortgage, the Mortgage will be foreclosed, and the mortgaged premises will be sold by the Sheriff of St. Louis County, Minnesota, at public auction on August 26, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., at the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office, 300 S. 5th Avenue, Virginia, Minnesota 55792. 15. The time allowed by law for redemption by Mortgagor or Mortgagor’s personal representatives or assigns is six months after the date of sale. 16. Minn. Stat. 580.04(b) provides, “If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, the notice must also specify the date on or before which the mortgagor must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property redeemed under section 580.23.” If this statute applies, the time to vacate the property is 11:59 p.m. on February 26, 2027. THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. By /s/ Paul A. Loraas Paul A. Loraas, #0249592 Attorney for NorthRidge Community Credit Union Name and address of Attorney for Mortgagee or Mortgage Assignee: Paul A. Loraas Fryberger Law Firm 302 W. Superior Street, Suite 700 Duluth, MN 55802 Name of Mortgagee or Mortgage Assignee: NorthRidge Community Credit Union 921 South 17th Street Virginia, MN 55792
P.J. – July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 and August 6, 2026
NOTICE OF LIEN SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT ON July 17, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at BTD Mini Storage, 4025 W. Superior St., St. Louis County, Duluth, MN 55807, the St. Louis County Sheriff will sell at Public Sale the following described property, to wit: All items stored within Unit #59 Said sale shall be held for the purpose of foreclosing a possessory lien claimed by BTD Mini Storage pursuant to Section 514.970, Minnesota Statutes for the account of Frank Flashberger, 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 $515.00, exclusive of the costs of sale. Dated at Duluth, Minnesota, this 24th day of June, 2026.
P.J. – July 2 and 9, 2026
NOTICE OF LIEN SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT ON July 17, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at BTD Mini Storage, 4025 W. Superior St., St. Louis County, Duluth, MN 55807, the St. Louis County Sheriff will sell at Public Sale the following described property, to wit: All items stored within Unit #49 Said sale shall be held for the purpose of foreclosing a possessory lien claimed by BTD Mini Storage pursuant to Section 514.970, Minnesota Statutes for the account of Frank Flashberger, 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 $515.00, exclusive of the costs of sale. Dated at Duluth, Minnesota, this 24th day of June, 2026.
P.J. – July 2 and 9, 2026
NOTICE OF LIEN SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT ON July 17, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at BTD Mini Storage, 4025 W. Superior St., St. Louis County, Duluth, MN 55807, the St. Louis County Sheriff will sell at Public Sale the following described property, to wit: All items stored within Unit #56 Said sale shall be held for the purpose of foreclosing a possessory lien claimed by BTD Mini Storage pursuant to Section 514.970, Minnesota Statutes for the account of Frank Flashberger, 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 $515.00, exclusive of the costs of sale. Dated at Duluth, Minnesota, this 24th day of June, 2026.
P.J. – July 2 and 9, 2026
NOTICE OF LIEN SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT ON July 17, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at BTD Mini Storage, 4025 W. Superior St., St. Louis County, Duluth, MN 55807, the St. Louis County Sheriff will sell at Public Sale the following described property, to wit: All items stored within Unit #51 Said sale shall be held for the purpose of foreclosing a possessory lien claimed by BTD Mini Storage pursuant to Section 514.970, Minnesota Statutes for the account of Frank Flashberger, 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 $815.00, exclusive of the costs of sale. Dated at Duluth, Minnesota, this 24th day of June, 2026.
P.J. – July 2 and 9, 2026
NOTICE OF LIEN SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT ON July 17, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at BTD Mini Storage, 4025 W. Superior St., St. Louis County, Duluth, MN 55807, the St. Louis County Sheriff will sell at Public Sale the following described property, to wit: All items stored within Unit #58 Said sale shall be held for the purpose of foreclosing a possessory lien claimed by BTD Mini Storage pursuant to Section 514.970, Minnesota Statutes for the account of Frank Flashberger, 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 $515.00, exclusive of the costs of sale. Dated at Duluth, Minnesota, this 24th day of June, 2026.
P.J. – July 2 and 9, 2026
ORDER OF INFORMAL
APPOINTMENT OF
PERSONAL
REPRESENTATIVE
(INTESTATE)
STATE OF MINNESOTA
COUNTY OF ST. LOUIS
SIXTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
DISTRICT COURT
PROBATE DIVISION
Court File No. 69DU-PR-26-232
Estate of Ryan Allan Simonson,
Decedent
The Application for the Informal Appointment of Personal Representative, signed by Barry Simonson came before the Registrar on June 22, 2026. The Registrar, having considered the Application, determines the following:
1. The Application is complete.
2. The Applicant has declared or affirmed that the representations contained in the Application are true and complete to the best of Applicant’s knowledge and belief.
3. The Applicant appears from the Application to be an interested person as defined by Minnesota law.
4. On the basis of the statements in the Application, venue in this County is proper.
5. The Application indicates that the Applicant has conducted a reasonably diligent search, and is unaware of any unrevoked testamentary instrument. The requested appointment does not relate to any will.
6. Any notice required by Minnesota law has been given.
7. Decedent died on March 1, 2026 and at least 120 hours, but not more than 3 years (except as permitted in Minnesota Statutes section 524.3-108), have elapsed since the Decedent’s death.
8. From the statements in the Application, the person appointed below has priority and is entitled to be appointed personal representative, and is not disqualified to serve as personal representative.
9. The Application indicates that there is no personal representative appointed in this or another county of Minnesota whose appointment has not been terminated.
10. Decedent’s heirs are as identified in the Application.
11. All persons identified as heirs under Minnesota law have survived the Decedent by at least 120 hours.
12. None apply. Both parents and the sole sibling survived Decedent.
IT IS ORDERED:
1. The Application is granted.
2. Barry Simonson is informally appointed as the personal representative of the Decedent’s Estate, with no bond.
3. Upon filing any required bond and statement of acceptance and oath, letters of general administration will be issued.
Dated: June 22, 2026
By /s/ Nathan LaCoursiere
Nathan LaCoursiere
Judge of District Court
P.J. – July 2 and 9, 2026
NOTICE AND ORDER OF HEARING ON PETITION
FOR SUMMARY ASSIGNMENT
OR DISTRIBUTION
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
NON-EXEMPT ESTATE
STATE OF MINNESOTA
COUNTY OF ST. LOUIS
SIXTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
DISTRICT COURT
PROBATE DIVISION
Court File No.: 69DU-PR-26-230
Estate of
LARRY MOLITOR,
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 July 28, 2026, at 1:45 p.m., by this Court at the Duluth Courthouse, 100 N. 5th Avenue W., Duluth, Minnesota. **Hearing held via remote Zoom technology**
Notice is further given that (subject to Minnesota Statutes section 524.3-801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims 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
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. – July 2 and 9, 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, City of Proctor [email protected] 218-624-3641
P.J. – June 25 and July 2, 2026
NOTICE OF LIEN SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT ON July 17, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at BTD Mini Storage, 4025 W. Superior St., St. Louis County, Duluth, MN 55807, the St. Louis County Sheriff will sell at Public Sale the following described property, to wit: All items stored within Unit #11 Said sale shall be held for the purpose of foreclosing a possessory lien claimed by BTD Mini Storage pursuant to Section 514.970, Minnesota Statutes for the account of Frank Flashberger, 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 $515.00, exclusive of the costs of sale. Dated at Duluth, Minnesota, this 24th day of June, 2026.
P.J. – July 2 and 9, 2026
NOTICE OF LIEN SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT ON July 17, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at BTD Mini Storage, 4025 W. Superior St., St. Louis County, Duluth, MN 55807, the St. Louis County Sheriff will sell at Public Sale the following described property, to wit: All items stored within Unit #37 Said sale shall be held for the purpose of foreclosing a possessory lien claimed by BTD Mini Storage pursuant to Section 514.970, Minnesota Statutes for the account of Frank Flashberger, 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 $515.00, exclusive of the costs of sale. Dated at Duluth, Minnesota, this 24th day of June, 2026.
P.J. – July 2 and 9, 2026
NOTICE OF LIEN SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT ON July 17, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at BTD Mini Storage, 4025 W. Superior St., St. Louis County, Duluth, MN 55807, the St. Louis County Sheriff will sell at Public Sale the following described property, to wit: All items stored within Unit #42 Said sale shall be held for the purpose of foreclosing a possessory lien claimed by BTD Mini Storage pursuant to Section 514.970, Minnesota Statutes for the account of Frank Flashberger, 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 $415.00, exclusive of the costs of sale. Dated at Duluth, Minnesota, this 24th day of June, 2026.
P.J. – July 2 and 9, 2026
NOTICE OF LIEN SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT ON July 17, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at BTD Mini Storage, 4025 W. Superior St., St. Louis County, Duluth, MN 55807, the St. Louis County Sheriff will sell at Public Sale the following described property, to wit: All items stored within Unit #32 Said sale shall be held for the purpose of foreclosing a possessory lien claimed by BTD Mini Storage pursuant to Section 514.970, Minnesota Statutes for the account of Frank Flashberger, 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 $515.00, exclusive of the costs of sale. Dated at Duluth, Minnesota, this 24th day of June, 2026.
P.J. – July 2 and 9, 2026
NOTICE OF LIEN SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT ON July 17, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at BTD Mini Storage, 4025 W. Superior St., St. Louis County, Duluth, MN 55807, the St. Louis County Sheriff will sell at Public Sale the following described property, to wit: All items stored within Unit #33 Said sale shall be held for the purpose of foreclosing a possessory lien claimed by BTD Mini Storage pursuant to Section 514.970, Minnesota Statutes for the account of Frank Flashberger, 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 $515.00, exclusive of the costs of sale. Dated at Duluth, Minnesota, this 24th day of June, 2026.
P.J. – July 2 and 9, 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
NOTICE OF LIEN SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT ON July 17, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at BTD Mini Storage, 4025 W. Superior St., St. Louis County, Duluth, MN 55807, the St. Louis County Sheriff will sell at Public Sale the following described property, to wit: All items stored within Unit #34 Said sale shall be held for the purpose of foreclosing a possessory lien claimed by BTD Mini Storage pursuant to Section 514.970, Minnesota Statutes for the account of Frank Flashberger, 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 $515.00, exclusive of the costs of sale. Dated at Duluth, Minnesota, this 24th day of June, 2026.
P.J. – July 2 and 9, 2026
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE
STATE OF MINNESOTA
COUNTY OF ST. LOUIS
DISTRICT COURT
SIXTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
No. 69DU-CV-26-780
In the Matter of the Petition of
David Oberfeld and Pamella Oberfeld
in Relation to Certificate of Title No. 196478 issued for land in the County of St. Louis and State of Minnesota and legally described as follows:
Lot 1524 CROSLEY PARK ADDITION TO DULUTH
All the minerals in Lot 1525 CROSLEY PARK ADDITION TO DULUTH
TO: The unknown heirs of Mary McClure 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 July 29, 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. §508.67, subd. 2, David Oberfeld and Pamella Oberfeld are now the owners in fee simple, as joint tenants of the following described land situated in the County of St. Louis and State of Minnesota, to-wit:
Lot 1524 CROSLEY PARK ADDITION TO DULUTH EXCEPT all minerals and mineral rights.
2. IT IS HEREBY FURTHER ORDERED that the St. Louis County Registrar of Titles shall cancel Certificate of Title No. 196478 and issue in lieu thereof the following certificates of title:
a. A new Certificate of Title showing David Oberfeld and Pamella Oberfeld to be owners in fee simple, as joint tenants of the following:
Lot 1524 CROSLEY PARK ADDITION TO DULUTH
EXCEPT all minerals and mineral rights.
Said new Certificate of Title shall be entered free and clear of all memorials
b. A residue Certificate of Title showing the State of Minnesota in trust for the taxing districts, to be the owner in fee simple of the following:
All the minerals and mineral rights in and to:
Lot 1524 CROSLEY PARK ADDITION TO DULUTH
Lot 1525 CROSLEY PARK ADDITION TO DULUTH
Said residue Certificate of Title shall be entered free and clear of all memorials
3. The County Auditor of St. Louis County has filed Auditor’s Certificate in the office of the Registrar of Titles as Document No. 148416 certifying that Lots 1524 and 1525 CROSLEY PARK ADDITION TO DULUTH sold on May 14, 1928, to the State of Minnesota for delinquent taxes for the year 1926 pursuant to judgment entered in the District Court of said County on March 24, 1928;
4. That Notice of Expiration of Redemption were given and that time for redemption has expired and that said land has forfeited to the State of Minnesota for delinquent taxes; thereafter the State of Minnesota conveyed said land, except all minerals and mineral rights, and the estate so conveyed is now held by the petitioner herein.
5. IT IS ORDERED that the above described sales to the State of Minnesota for delinquent taxes be and the same hereby is confirmed and that the claim of the State of Minnesota thereunder is hereby subordinated to the title of the petitioner, and that said tax sales and forfeitures be marked upon the Auditor’s records as having been paid and otherwise treated by the County Auditor according to the provisions of Minnesota Statutes, Section 508.53, so far only as the same affect the surface of the land hereinbefore described
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 18, 2026 Approved:
By /s/ Thomas W. Reed
Thomas W. Reed
Examiner of Titles
By /s/ Theresa M. Neo
Theresa M. Neo
JUDGE OF THE
DISTRICT COURT
Attorney for Petitioners:
Karen J. Olson
Olson Law, PLLC
4916 Grand Avenue
PO Box 16873
Duluth, MN 55816-0873
218-727-8557
Email: [email protected]
P.J. – July 2 and 9, 2026
