Legal Notice
MAINE PRAIRIE TOWNSHIP
SOLICITATION
OF QUOTES FOR
MOWING SERVICES
Maine Prairie Township is soliciting quotes for road right-of-way mowing services in 2026. Call the Town Clerk at 320-398-2905 to request a quote packet.
Quotes will be opened at the town meeting on April 14, 2026, at 7:15 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible at Maine Prairie Township Hall, 7551 Dellwood Road, Kimball MN.
Upon acceptance of the quote, the Township will require proof of insurance for general liability and workers’ compensation insurance.
The Board reserves the right to accept or reject any and all quotes and to waive any defect or technicalities therein. Quotes can be presented at the meeting on April 14 or sent to Maine Prairie Township, 7551 Dellwood Road, Kimball MN55353-9704 prior to April 14. If you have questions, contact Chair Dennis Loewen at 320-290-8731.
Patty Nelson
Clerk/Treasurer
Maine Prairie Township
(Published in the Tri-County News, Thursdays, March 26 and April 2, 2026)
Legal Notice
MAINE PRAIRIE TOWNSHIP
SOLICITATION OF QUOTES FOR BLADING SERVICES
Maine Prairie Township is soliciting quotes for blading services in 2026. Call the Town Clerk at 320-398-2905 to request a quote packet.
Quotes will be opened at the town meeting on April 14, 2026, at 7:15 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible at Maine Prairie Township Hall, 7551 Dellwood Road, Kimball MN.
Upon acceptance of the quote, the Township will require proof of insurance for general liability and workers’ compensation insurance.
The Board reserves the right to accept or reject any and all quotes and to waive any defect or technicalities therein. Quotes can be presented at the meeting on April 14 or sent to Maine Prairie Township, 7551 Dellwood Road, Kimball MN55353 prior to April 14. If you have questions, contact Chair
Dennis Loewen at 320-290-8731.
Patty Nelson
Clerk/Treasurer
Maine Prairie Township
(Published in the Tri-County News, Thursdays,March 26 and April 2, 2026)
Legal Notice
Notice of Public Hearing
Stearns County, Board of Adjustment
Notice is hereby given that the Stearns County Board of Adjustment, in and for the County of Stearns, will conduct the following public hearings to consider variance applications:
1. To consider a request from Suzanne and Daniel Geyen, Clearwater, MN, from the Stearns County Land Use and Zoning Ordinance #439, to construct a detached accessory structure less than 200 feet from Long Lake. Affected Property: Lots 3 and 4, Lumley Addition, Section 8, T122N R27W of Lynden Township. Property Address: 18573 Dover Road, Clearwater, MN.
2. To consider a request from Scott Ergen, South Haven, MN on behalf of Andrew and Catherine Scardigli, Andover, MN, from the Stearns County Land Use and Zoning Ordinance #439, to construct a screen porch addition on an existing deck less than 63 feet from the centerline of Augusta Road. Affected Property: .44A Part of the South ½ of the Northeast ¼ of Section 11, T121N, R28W, of Fair Haven Township. Property Address: 2392 Augusta Road, South Haven, MN.
When and where is the meeting?
Date and Time: Thursday, April 9, 2026 – 6:00 p.m.
Location: Stearns County Service Center, Room 1104
3301 County Road 138, Waite Park, MN 56387
How do I participate?
Public Testimony: If you would like to provide public testimony, you may do so by appearing at the above hearing, you are invited to do so by attending said hearing in person or by joining virtually. To participate virtually, please contact Brian Krippner at Brian.Krippner@stearnscountymn.gov, or call 320-656-3613 by Noon on the Wednesday preceding the meeting date.
Written Testimony: You may submit written testimony by emailing Brian Krippner at Brian.Krippner@stearnscountymn.gov, by 3 pm on the hearing date. Written testimony may also be mailed to the Stearns County Environmental Services Department, Service Center, 3301 County Road 138, Waite Park, MN 56387.
Comments on this public hearing are not limited to those persons receiving copies of this notice. If you know of any interested person who for any reason has not received a copy of this notice, it would be appreciated if you would inform them of this public hearing.
Where can I view the application?
Copies of the applications can be viewed approximately one week prior to the meeting at https://stearnscounty.
civicweb.net/portal/. Action taken on this request will be available shortly after the meeting at the same website location.
What if the meeting changes?
This meeting is subject to change. Please sign up for automatic updates for this meeting at https://stearns
county.civicweb.net/portal/. Call the Department for assistance.
Stearns County Board of Adjustment
Barrier Free Status: This meeting will be accessible to the handicapped. Attempts will be made to accommodate any other individual need for special services. Please call (320) 656-3613 early so arrangements can be made.
(Published in the Tri-County News, Thursday, March 26, 2026)
Legal Notice
Important Information Regarding Assessment and Classification of Property
This may affect your property tax payments for next year.
Notice is hereby given that the Board of Appeal and Equalization of the City of Kimball shall meet on April 6, 2026, at 5:30pm, at 1 Main St N, Kimball, MN. The purpose of this meeting is to determine whether taxable property in the jurisdiction has been properly valued and classified by the assessor, and also to determine whether corrections need to be made.
If you believe the value or classification of your property is incorrect, please contact your assessor’s office to discuss your concerns. If you are still not satisfied with the valuation or classification after discussing it with your assessor, you may appear before the local board of appeal and equalization. The board shall review the valuation, classification, or both if necessary, and shall correct it as needed. Generally, an appearance before your local board of appeal and equalization is required by law before an appeal can be taken to your county board of appeal and equalization.
(Published in the Tri-County News, Thursday, March 26, 2026)
Legal Notice
MAINE PRAIRIE TOWNSHIP
SOLICITATION
OF QUOTES FOR GRAVEL HAULING SERVICES
Maine Prairie Township is soliciting quotes for gravel hauling services for its Township roads in 2026. Call the Town Clerk at 320-398-2905 to request a quote packet.
Quotes will be opened at the town meeting on April 14, 2026, at 7:15 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible at Maine Prairie Township Hall, 7551 Dellwood Road, Kimball MN.
Upon acceptance of the quote, the Township will require proof of insurance for general liability and workers’ compensation insurance.
The Board reserves the right to accept or reject any and all quotes and to waive any defect or technicalities therein. Quotes can be presented at the meeting on April 14 or sent to Maine Prairie Township, 7551 Dellwood Road, Kimball MN55353-9704 prior to April 14. If you have questions, contact Chair Dennis Loewen at 320-290-8731.
Patty Nelson
Clerk/Treasurer
Maine Prairie Township
(Published in the Tri-County News, Thursdays, March 26 and April 2, 2026)
Legal Notice
REGULAR MEETING Minutes
Board of Education February 9, 2026
Ind. School District 739 Kimball, MN
Chair E. Helgeson opened the meeting at 6:00 with members Gallagher, Mancini, Lindberg, and Libbesmeier in attendance. Member K. Helgeson in attendance remotely. The Pledge of Allegiance was said by all.
Motion by Libbesmeier, seconded by Gallagher to approve the agenda as presented or amended. Motion carried 6-0 via roll call vote.
Items 5.7 and 5.8 stricken from the Consent Agenda
Motion by K. Helgeson, seconded by Lindberg to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion carried 6-0 via roll call vote.
Consent Agenda included:
Mrs. Bonnifield reported on the following:
• High School Course Catalog
• PSEO Update
• Locker Use Update
• Staffing Update
• Upcoming High School Events
Mr. Widvey reported on the following:
• EMK MOUs
• No Updated Revenue Projections to date.
• Vacation Feb. 18-26
Member Gallagher provided an update on Benton Stearns Education District business.
Motion by Gallagher, Mancini to approve the Achievement and Integration Budget for FY27. Motion carried 6-0 via roll call vote.
Motion by Libbesmeier, seconded by Mancini to approve the 2026-2027 High School Registration Course Guide. Motion carried 6-0 via roll call vote.
Next meeting dates: Benton Stearns Education District Board Meeting: 2/18 at 3:30 p.m.
School Board Meeting: 3/16 at 6:00 p.m.
Motion by Gallagher, seconded by Lindbeg to adjourn: 6:59 p.m.
Mike Gallagher, Clerk
(published in the Tri-County News, Thursday, March 26, 2026)
Legal Notice
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
MAINE PRAIRIE TOWNSHIP
Sealed bids for reclaiming and paving 170th St, 121st Ave, & 180th St. will be received at Maine Prairie Township, 7551 Dellwood Road, Kimball, MN 55353. The project includes reclaiming and paving 15,110 LF as shown on the map included in the bid package. Bids can be presented at the meeting on April 14th, 2026 or sent to the address shown above on or before April 14th. Bids will be on forms provided and in accordance with the specifications in the bid documents. Contact Board Chairman Dennis Loewen at (320) 290-8731 for project information or to arrange a worksite viewing.
Bids will be opened and read aloud at the Town meeting on April 14th at 7:15 p.m. or as close to that time as possible at the Maine Prairie Town Hall, 7551 Dellwood Road, Kimball, MN 55353.
The Town Board reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids and to waive any defect or technicalities therein.
A Bid Bond is required with the bid. A Performance Bond will be required with acceptance of the bid along with a Certificate of Insurance for Workers Compensation and General Liability as required by law. Before payment, the Township will require form IC-134 to be signed by the MN Dept. of Revenue.
Complete digital project bidding documents are available at www.questcdn.com.
You may download the digital plan documents for $22.00 by inputting Quest Project #10124757 on the Quest website’s Project Search page. Please contact QuestCDN at 952-233-1632 or info@questcdn.com for assistance in free membership registration, down-loading and working with the digital project information.
Patty Nelson, Clerk
Maine Prairie Township
(Published in the Tri-County News Thursdays, March 26 and April 2, 2026)