OFFICE OF THE MINNESOTA
SECRETARY OF STATE
ASSUMED NAME | CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME
MINNESOTA STATUTES CHAPTER 333
List the exact assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted: (Required): Rush Lake Outdoor Store
Principal Place of Business: (Required): 37498 State Hwy 78, Perham, MN 56573
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: (Required) Note: A PO Box by itself is not acceptable. Attach additional sheet(s) if necessary: Susan Y. Adams 335 Garfield Ave. SW Wadena, MN 56482
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.
Susan Yvonne Adams, business owner
Email Address for Official Notices: syluth22@yahom.com
Published May 21, May 28, 2025
PRESS MINUTES
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 553
NEW YORK MILLS, OTTER TAIL & BECKER COUNTY, MN
REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
MONDAY, APRIL 28, 2025
CALL TO ORDER BY THE PRESIDENT at 5:30 pm.
Pledge of Allegiance
ATTENDANCE & DETERMINATION OF A QUORUM- All School Board Members, Superintendent A. Johnson, M. Young-LeCoustre, M. Maki, student representative D. Selander, visitors L. Christensen, H. Jabas, A. Walz, L. Kennedy and C. Koenen of the press.
SETTING THE AGENDA TO DETERMINE THE ORDERS OF THE DAY– Motion by Geiser, Second by Braukmann to approve the agenda as presented. Vote- u/c.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES- Motion by Ehnert, Second by Schermerhorn to approve the 3/24/2025 Regular Meeting minutes. Vote- u/c.
BUSINESS AFFAIRS AND APPROVAL OF BILLS- Motion by Kern, Second by Seelhammer to pay the Monthly Financial Claims per fund and the approved Electronic Fund Transfers for Minnesota State Withholding deposits and FICA/PERA/TRA/Annuity deposits. Vote- u/c.
REPORTS- Administrative Reports: Activities- State Speech, Spring sports, State FFA; Student Representative- Events; Elementary- Spring activities; High School- Spring activities; Superintendent- Legislation, Food Service community survey; Business Office Report- CD @ bank, Fiscal year end meetings, Appreciation breakfast; School Board Committee Meetings- Wellness 03/31/25, Curriculum, Instruction and Policy 4/22/25.
OLD BUSINESS- None at this time.
SECOND READING OF POLICY 700.21 DISPOSITION OF TROPHIES-Motion by Seelhammer, Second by Schermerhorn to approve the second reading of policy 700.21 Disposition of Trophies. Vote u/c.
CONSENT ITEMS- Motion by Geiser, Second by Kern to approve the Consent items. CONTRACTS: SWWC, Lakes Area Adult Education, Interquest Detection Canines-Removed from Consent Items, Transfinder; DONATIONS: Deer Hunters Association $2000 to Trap Team, EOT Soil and Water Conservation $1000 to Trap Team, Bluffton Baseball Association $500 to Scoreboard Fund, EOT Midwest Dairy Association $500 to FFA, VFW Post 3289 $500 to Close Up, New York Mills Lions Club $1250 to DARE Program, Newton Township $300 to Summer Rec. Approved. Vote- u/c
Motion by Ehnert to approve Interquest Detection Canines contract as proposed. Second by Schermerhorn. 3 aye/4 nay. Motion Failed.
NEW BUSINESS
OUT OF DISTRICT BUS REQUESTS- Motion by Schermerhorn, Second by Braukmann to approve the following out of district bus requests: 3rd Street SW, Wadena and Baker Street N, Deer Creek. Vote u/c.
FIRST READING OF POLICY 103 CONCERNS AND COMPLAINTS, 104 SCHOOL DISTRICT MISSION STATEMENT, 412.1L SCHOOL DISTRICT PAYMENT OF STUDENT AND ADVISOR TRAVEL, AND 427 WORKLOAD LIMITS FOR CERTAIN SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHERS- Motion by Seelhammer, Second by Braukmann to approve the first reading of Policies 103, 104, 412.1L and 427. Vote u/c.
CALL FOR BIDS FOR SALE OF HOUSE- Motion by Geiser, Second by Kern to call for bids on the student built house, minimum bid $78,000, bids due May 14, 2025 and awarded at the May 19, 2025 board meeting. Vote- u/c..
SOFTBALL OVERNIGHT STAY- Motion by Braukmann, Second by Seelhammer to approve NYM Softball team overnight stay in Jackson, MN May 9, 2025. Vote- u/c.
BPA OVERNIGHT STAY-Motion by Braukmann, Second by Schermerhorn to approve the NYM BPA Trip to the National Convention in Florida May 7-11, 2025. Vote u/c.
CONTRACT WITH ICS FOR FACILITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT-Motion by Seelhammer, Second by Schermerhorn to approve the contract with ICS for a facility needs assessment. Vote u/c.
ACTION TO APPROVE 2025 MOU AGREEMENT WITH EDUCATION MINNESOTA-Motion by Braukmann, Second by Geiser to approve the 2025 MOU Agreement with Education Minnesota. Vote u/c.
PERSONNEL CONSENT ITEMS- Motion by Geiser, Second by Kern to approve the following: APPOINTMENTS: B. Tallman-Elementary Administrative Assistant, S. Lohmiller-Assistant Track Coach, T. Geiser-Volunteer Baseball Coach, G. Esala- Volunteer Baseball and Softball Coach, T. Lausten-Volunteer Baseball Coach, T. Briard-Volunteer Softball Coach, C. Orlando-PE Teacher. RESIGNATIONS- J. Lohmiller-9th grade Volleyball and Varsity Assistant Volleyball coach, L. Schik-Paraprofessional, M. Willie-ECFE Parent Educator. LEAVE OF ABSENCE REQUEST- T. Erickson October 8, 2025-January 7, 2026, J. George 2025-2026; REQUEST FOR TIME OFF W/O PAY- R. Lausten April 4, April 7-11, 2025, L. Schik May 14; Approved.
ADJOURNMENT– Motion by Ehnert, Second by Geiser to adjourn at 6:32 pm. Vote- u/c.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:
Jodi Seelhammer, Clerk
Independent School District #553
Published May 28, 2025
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE
DATE: May 13, 2025
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: December 18, 2019
2. Mortgagors: Brian B. Labs and Nancy A. Labs, husband and wife
3. Mortgagees: Wadena State Bank
4. Recording lnfonnation:
Recorded on December 27, 2019, as Document Number 1231579, in the Office of the County Recorder of Otter Tail County, Minnesota.
5. Assignments of Mortgage, if any: None
INFORMATION REGARDING MORTGAGED PREMISES
6. Tax parcel identification number of the mortgaged premises: 33000240154001
7. Legal description of the mortgaged premises:
NWl/4 SEl/4, Section 24, Township 136, Range 37
8. The physical street address, city, and zip code of the mortgaged premises:
xxx 425th Street, New York Mills, MN 56567
OTHER FORECLOSURE DATA
9. The person holding the Mortgage:
X 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 Wadena State Bank
10. If stated on the Mortgage, the name of the mortgage originator, as defined in Minn. Stat. 58.02, is [ … ].
INFORMATION REGARDING FORECLOSURE
11. The requisites of Minn. Stat. 580.02 have been satisfied.
12. The original principal amount secured by the Mortgage was $60,800.00.
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: $63,223.19.
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 Otter Tail County, Minnesota, at public auction on July 17th, 2025, 10:00 a.m., at the North door of the Otter Tail County Courthouse, 121 West Junius Avenue, Fergus Falls, MN 56537.
15. The time allowed by law for redemption by Mortgagor or Mortgagor’s personal representatives or assigns is 6 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 January 17, 2026.
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.
Name and address of Attorney for Mortgagee or Mortgage
Assignee:
Grant K. Skoog
SKOOG LAW
PO Box 623
24 Colfax Ave SW
Wadena,MN 56482
(218) 631-1228
MN# 0403246
Name of Mortgagee or Mortgage Assignee:
Wadena State Bank
Published May 21, May 28, June 4, June 11, June 18, June 25, 2025