Legal Notice
REGULAR MEETING
Board of Education December 15, 2025
Ind. School District 739 Kimball, MN
Chair K. Helgeson opened the meeting at 6:00 with members E. Helgeson, Mancini, Lindberg, Gallagher and Libbesmeier were in attendance. The Pledge of Allegiance was said by all.
Motion by E. Helgeson, seconded by Gallagher to approve the agenda as presented or amended. Motion carried 6–0.
Motion by Gallagher, seconded by Lindberg to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion carried 6–0.
Consent Agenda included:
• Approve minutes from the November 17, 2025 regular meeting
• Approval of Bill
• Treasurer’s Report
• Approve reinvestment of $240,000 CD for 365 days, at 4.05%, at First State Bank of Dequeen, Dequeen, AR, maturing November 25, 2026
• Approve 2025–2027 Master Agreement with the Non-Licensed Personnel
• Approve 2025–2026 contract with Let’s Talk S’More, Speech Therapy, LLC.
• Accept retirement request from Kathy Massmann, Executive Assistant/Finance Assistant, effective January 30, 2026
• Resolution Accepting Donations
Mrs. Bonnifield reported on the following:
• Student Government is coordinating a holiday door decorating contest. There will be one Sr. High and one Jr. High winner to be announced the day before we leave for break.
• Kay Paulson is retiring after 7.5 years in the district! Staff will enjoy a cake in honor of her retirement on Wednesday during the staff potluck and she will receive her retirement bell. Congratulations, Kay.
• We have four approved CTE programs: FACS, Business, Ag & Tech Ed. Because of the Perkins legislation, CTE programs should have at least one advisory committee meeting each year. Our CTE programs will host their advisory meeting on Monday, January 19 at 2:00. All programs will start together in one group, then divide into the four programs.
• Because of the retirement of Kay Paulson, the HS is looking to fill one para position. This position has been advertised for about a month with no applicants.
• We are also trying to fill a long-term sub position from mid-March to the end of the year for Middle School Special Education. There have been no serious applicants yet.
• In January, students will be taking mid-year assessments in their ELA and Math classes. Students who tested below the 40th percentile on their beginning of the year reading assessment will also take the Capti assessment, which is part of the READ Act. This assessment, according to their website, is a diagnostic reading assessment for secondary students that quickly identifies the root cause of their reading difficulties. The cost is $9/student. Erin Durga is coordinating the testing.
• We have a staff work day scheduled for Monday, January 5. Admin will not be scheduling any meetings on this day. On Monday, January 19, trainings include ELA Curriculum training, a math meeting about new math standards, a Native American presentation by Dean Urdahl, Turn It In software training for all teachers (AI detection tool), and afternoon CTE advisory meetings. Other time will be dedicated to Semester 1 grading and Semester 2 planning.
Mr. Timmerman reported on the following:
• Music program went well on Monday, December 8. Great attendance and Ms. Bement did a super job of having all the groups sing a couple of songs each. She does well balancing getting ready for the Elementary program and the High School concerts.
• The PIE raffle was also on December 8. Over 90 baskets were donated and raffled. Thank you to all the local businesses that donated items and gift cards for the PIE fundraiser. I don’t have a final amount raised.
• There will be a school holiday sing-a-long on Tuesday, December 23 at 10:30 in the gym. We might get a visit from someone special during the last songs — “Here Comes Santa Claus”.
• The end of the semester is January 15 with report cards going home on January 23.
• In the process of gathering information for the next 3-year Achievement and Integration
Grant which will run from 2027–2029. This year is the end of this 3-year cycle. Last year the grant was for $34,000.
Mr. Widvey reported on the following:
• Meat and Cheese Platters for Staff Rooms
• MSBA Leadership Conference: January 15 and 16
• 2026–2027 Calendar Update
• ESP Contract Update
• Future Work Sessions: January 12 @ 6:00 pm
• Activity Fees: Individual Max: $290 is Clay’s recommendation
Motion by Libbesmeier, seconded by Mancini to set individual Activity Fee max at $280. Motion carried 6–0.
Motion by E. Helgeson, seconded by Lindberg to Certify 2025 Payable 2026 Levy as presented. Motion carried 6–0.
Motion by Mancini, seconded by Gallagher to approve the 2026–2027 School Calendar. Motion carried 6–0.
Motion by Gallagher, seconded by Libbesmeier to adopt resolution directing administration to make recommendations for reductions in programs and positions and reasons therefore. Motion carried 6–0 via roll call vote.
Next meeting dates: Benton Stearns Education District Board Meeting: 12/17 @ 3:30
School Board Meeting: 1/19/26 @ 6:00
Motion by E Helgeson, seconded by Lindberg to adjourn: 6:36 pm
Mike Gallagher, Clerk
Published in the Tri-County News Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026.
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Legal Notice
Notice of
storage unit sale
Please take notice on February 13, 2026 at 4:15 p.m. at Buck’s Storage Facility LLC, 285 Elm Street North Kimball, MN the contents of storage unit #18 owned by Courtney Elaine Boyer or Steve Boyer will be sold at auction. Property to be sold includes personal and household goods.
Dated this 15th day of January, 2026.
Shannon Dahl
Shannon Dahl, Manager
Bucks Storage Facility, LLC
18207 State Highway 15
Kimball, MN 55353
(320) 398-5466
Published in the Tri-County News
Thursdays, Jan. 29 and Feb. 5, 2026.
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Legal Notice
STATE OF MINNESOTA
SECRETARY OF STATE
CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME MINNESOTA STATUTES
CHAPTER 333
Assumed Name: PL Trailers
Principal Place of Business: 25064 Augusta Dr PO Box 669 St Cloud MN 56302 USA
Nameholder(s): Name: Pleasureland, Inc.
Address: 25064 Augusta Dr Saint Cloud MN 56301 USA
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.
Signed by: Bradley Bacon
Filed: January 23, 2026
Published in the Tri-County News Thursdays, Jan. 29 and Feb. 5, 2026.