Legal Notice
Office of the Minnesota
Secretary of State
Certificate of
Assumed Name
Minnesota Statutes,
Chapter 333
The filing of an assumed name does not provide a user with exclusive rights to that name. The filing is required for consumer protection in order to enable customers to be able to identify the true owner of a business.
Assumed Name: West Side Liquor
Principal Place of Business: 8585 N.E. River Rd., Rice, MN 56367 USA
Applicant(s): Name and Address:
• West Side Liquor of Baxter, Inc., 8585 N.E. River Rd., Rice, MN 56367 USA
• West Side Liquor of Albertville, Inc., 8585 N.E. River Rd., Rice, MN 56367 USA
• West Side Liquors of Waite Park, Inc., 8585 N.E. River Rd., Rice, MN 56367 USA
• West Side Liquors of East St. Cloud, Inc., 8585 N.E. River Rd., Rice, MN 56367 USA
• West Side Liquor of Sauk Centre, Inc., 8585 N.E. River Rd., Rice, MN 56367 USA
• West Side Liquor of Sartell, Inc., 8585 NE River Rd., Rice, MN 56367 USA
• West Side Liquor of Rice, Inc. 8585 N.E. River Rd., Rice, MN 56367 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: Susan C. Nelson
Mailing Address: None Provided
Email For Official Notices:
mjohannes@westsideliquor.com
Work Item 1609736000027
Original File Number 1609736000027
State of Minnesota
Office of the Secretary of State
Filed: 12/16/2025, 11:59 p.m.
Steve Simon
Secretary of State
Published in the Tri-County News Thursdays, Dec. 25, 2025, and Jan. 1, 2026.
Legal Notice
MAINE PRAIRIE TOWNSHIP
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that the Maine Prairie Township Planning Board will hold a Public Hearing on January 13, 2026, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible, at the Maine Prairie Township Hall, 7551 Dellwood Road, Kimball MN to consider extending the expiration date for an Interim Use Permit submitted by Zwack Excavating Inc. for the purpose of gravel mining on Parcel ID 20.11615.0010 listed under the ownership of Joseph and Brandy Zwack. The property is located at 18130 State Highway 15, Kimball MN 55353.
Any comments may be made at the time of the hearing or sent to Maine Prairie Township, 7551 Dellwood Road, Kimball MN 55353, before January 13, 2026, to be read at the meeting.
Patty Nelson, Clerk/Treasurer
Maine Prairie Township
Published in the Tri-County News Thursday, January 1, 2026.
Legal Notice
REGULAR MEETING
Board of Education
November 17, 2025
Ind. School District 739
Kimball, Minn.
Chair K. Helgeson (participating remotely) opened the meeting at 6:00 p.m. with members E. Helgeson, Mancini, Lindberg, Gallagher and Libbesmeier in attendance. The Pledge of Allegiance was said by all.
Motion by E. Helgeson, seconded by Libbesmeier, to approve the agenda as presented or amended. Motion carried via roll-call vote 6-0.
Motion by Libbesmeier, seconded by Mancini, to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion carried via roll-call vote 6-0.
Consent Agenda included:
• Approve minutes from the October 20, 2025, regular meeting.
• Approval of Bills.
• Treasurer’s Report.
• Approve hiring Steve Fenske, High School Custodian, at Category II, Step 8+ of the Non-Licensed Agreement, starting October 27, 2025.
• Accept retirement request received from Kay Paulson, High School Paraprofessional, effective December 19, 2025.
• Accept resignation from Shirley Meierhofer, elementary paraprofessional effective November 12, 2025.
• Approve three (3) year contract with Superintendent Erik Widvey.
• Approve contract effective 7/1/2025 – 6/30/2027 with Nancy Bonnifield, High School Principal.
• Approve contract effective 7/1/2025 – 6/30/2027 with Joel Timmerman, Elementary Principal.
• Approve contract effective 2025 – 2028 with Tracy Theis, Business Manager.
• Approve contract effective 7/1/2025 – 6/30/2027 with Kathy Massmann, Executive Assistant/Finance Assistant.
• Approve winter coaching assignments – Boys’ Basketball – Head – Jay Klein; JV – Barry Strand; C Squad/9th – Jordan Schleper; 8th – Cole Jarrol; 7th – Jason Mortenson; Girls’ Basketball – Head – Jeremy Kuechle; JV – Joe Stangle; C Squad/9th – Chad Spaulding, 7th – Celest Stang, 8th – Jason Mortenson; Wrestling – Head – Mike Schindler; JV/Jr. High – Marcus Hamer, Devon Kline.
• Resolution Accepting Donations.
Mrs. Bonnifield reported on the following:
• ESS winner.
• Fall Musical, good attendance, lights/sound upgrades.
• Academic info: deer heart dissection, ELA teacher training, Math teachers meeting with COMPASS, tech ed equipment arriving.
• Evacuation drill and reunification plans.
• Lack of subs.
• Outdoor sign update.
• Law seminar takeaways.
Mr. Timmerman reported on the following:
• ESS award winner from the elementary Beth Young – the banquet is Wednesday, November 19, in St. Cloud.
• Thanksgiving Meal with parents support by food service. Thursday, November 20, $5 per adult. We have modified our lunch schedule and will also be using the gym for our lunch area.
• Huddle Up – A program that focuses on games and activities revolving around character traits. Jim Meyer comes to classrooms and works with an entire class and has kids participate in fun activities. Talks about the traits associated with the activity. They come to KES every 2 weeks.
• K- 2 Music program is scheduled for Monday, December 8. The morning performance is at 9:30 a.m. and the evening performance is at 6:00 p.m. This is also the end of the PIE basket raffle which is the big fundraiser for our PIE group.
• The elementary will also be supporting a therapy dog on Fridays from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. in Mrs. Lemke’s office. She will be organizing a schedule for students.
• Current numbers at the elementary
K – 49
1st – 58
2nd – 64
3rd – 60
4th – 64
5th – 60
Total – 355
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, MOUs for EMK Update
• Future Work Sessions: When do we want to meet? Topics?
Motion by Lindberg, seconded by Gallagher, to accept resignation from Felicia Mills, Early Childhood Coordinator effective on or before December 23, 2025. Motion carried via roll-call vote 6-0.
Motion by Libbesmeier, seconded by Mancini, to approve 2025-2027 Master Agreement with Education Minnesota-Kimball. Motion carried via roll-call vote 6-0.
Motion by E. Helgeson, seconded by Lindberg, to approve Policy 511, Student Fundraising. Motion carried via roll-call vote 6-0.
Next meeting dates: Benton Stearns Education District Board Meeting: 11/19, Truth in Taxation and Next Regular School Board Meeting 12/15.
Motion by Gallagher, seconded by Lindberg, to adjourn: Motion carried via roll-call 6-0. 6:30 p.m.
Mike Gallagher, Clerk
Published in the Tri-County News Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026.