REGULAR MEETING Minutes
Board of Education
March 16, 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 Lindberg, seconded by Mancini to approve the agenda as presented or amended. Motion carried 6-0 via roll call vote.
Motion by Lindberg, seconded by Libbesmeier to approve Senior Class early out request. Motion passed 6-0 via roll call vote.
Motion by Gallagher, seconded by Mancini to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion carried 6-0 via roll call vote.
Consent Agenda included:
• Approve minutes from the February 9, 2026 Regular meeting
• Approval of Bills
• Treasurer’s Report
• Accept resignation received from Emily Krohn, Cubs Club and Preschool para, effective February 26th, 2026.
• Approve reinvestment of $240,000 CD for 365 days, at 4.00%, at Solera National Bank of Lakewood, CO maturing March 3rd, 2027
• Approve hiring of Benjamin Clapp, Elementary Para, effective February 23rd, 2026
• Approve early dismissal for senior class, effective May 18th through May 21st.
• Approve spring coaching assignments: Baseball – Head – Adam Beyer, Assistant – Jordan Schleper, JV – Noah Young, 8th – unknown, 7th –unknown; Softball – Head – Clay Anderson, Assistant – Stacey Johnson, Volunteer Softbal – Gary Riess, JV – Mark Madsen, 8th – Joe Stangle, 7th – Barry Strand; Track – JH – Adam Tri, JH – Tabitha Mortenson; Golf – Head Boys – Zach Boser, JV/JH – Leah Merten, Paid by EVW; Head Boys Track – Jason Mortenson, Head Girls Track – Tyler Warren, Assistant – Chris Rossman, Assistant – Holly Hansen, Assistant – Lisa Brown; Golf – Head Girls – Jake Anderson
Mrs. Bonnifield reported on the following:
• Student teacher in math
• FFA Week Recap
• Registration is finished; Mr. Klein is building the schedule
• PhyEd & Health interviews
• 6th Grade Trip to Powder Ridge
• Spring Play: Little Women
• 9th grade Job Shadows
• Parent/Teacher Conferences this Thursday
• Tours for prospective students & families on Thursday
• MCA Testing
• ACT for Juniors
• Feed My Starving Children for seniors
• Reading Interventionist
Mr. Timmerman reported on the following:
• Kindergarten registration night was February 23rd. Great turnout with 56 registered kindergarteners for the 26-27 school year so far.
• Bounce Houses for Cubs Pride Celebration
• Final LTRS Training is on March 27th.
• April is MCA Month: Grades 3-5
• Locker Demolition at KES: Looking for volunteers for the week of May 26-29 to help remove lockers.
Mr. Widvey reported on the following:
• ESP Agreement
• EMK MOUs
• Speech Services for 26-27
• Business Expo: April 18: 8:30-12:00
• Budget
• Work Sessions
*Budget
*AI
Motion by Libbesmeier, seconded by K. Helgeson to adopt resolution relating to the termination and nonrenewal of the teaching contract of Isabella Kallas. Motion carried 6-0 via roll call vote.
Motion by Mancini, seconded by Lindberg to adopt resolution relating to the termination and nonrenewal of the teaching contract of Anthony LaValle. Motion carried 6-0 via roll call vote.
Motion by Lindberg, seconded by Mancini to move to close session for the purpose of discussing allegations against an individual subject to its authority during which the board will discuss the allegations and possible next steps. Motion carried 6-0 via roll call vote. Time: 6:37 pm.
Motion by Libbesmeier, seconded by Gallagher to open closed session. Motion carried 6-0 via roll call vote. Time: 6:40 pm.
Motion by Gallagher, seconded by Lindberg to close closed session. Motion carried 6-0 via roll call vote. Time: 7:12 pm.
Motion by Gallagher, seconded by Mancini to reopen regular board meeting. Motion carried 6-0 via roll call vote. Time: 7:12 pm.
Motion by Gallagher, seconded by Libbesmeier to adopt resolution non-renewing a coaching contract. Motion carried 5-0 via roll call vote with member K. Helgeson abstaining.
Next meeting dates: Benton Stearns Education District Board Meeting: 3/18 at 3:30.
School Board Meeting: 4/20 at 6:00 pm.
Motion by Lindberg, seconded by Mancini to adjourn: 7:14 pm.
Mike Gallagher, Clerk
(Published in the Tri-County News, Thursday, May 7, 2026)
Kingston Township
Dust Control
Kingston Township is offering dust control to Kingston township residents. The township will pay ½ the cost for the first 300’ and if resident wants additional dust control, they will pay full cost. If a township resident is interested in dust control, please call the township clerk at 320-398-8400 and leave a message with your phone number to be reached for cost of dust control. Flags must be placed accurately by length in the ditch and visible. There is a strict deadline of May 25 to be included with the township. All money must be in to township clerk by May 25, 2026, to have dust control applied. Send to Kingston Township 35359 – 732 Ave. Kimball, MN 55353.
Gail Schiefelbein / clerk
Kingston Township
(Published in Tri-County News, April 30 and May 7.)
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE
Date: April 10, 2026
YOU ARE NOTIFIED THAT:
1. Default has occurred in the conditions of the Mortgage dated May 24, 2004, executed by James J. Boos and Joanna M. Boos fka Joanna M. Grindle, husband and wife, as Mortgagors, to Liberty Bank Minnesota, successor in interest to Liberty Savings Bank, fsb, as Mortgagee, and filed for record June 24, 2004, as Document No. 1116857, in the Office of the County Recorder of Stearns County, Minnesota; modified pursuant to a Modification of Mortgage dated May 1, 2022, and filed for record July 28, 2022, as Document No. A1637660, in the Office of the County Recorder of Stearns County, Minnesota. The land described in the Mortgage is not registered land.
2. The Mortgage has not been assigned.
3. The original principal amount secured by the Mortgage was $148,800.00.
4. No action or proceeding at law is now pending to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage, or any part thereof.
5. The holder of the Mortgage has complied with all conditions precedent to acceleration of the debt secured by the Mortgage and foreclosure of the Mortgage, and all notice and other requirements of applicable statutes.
6. At the date of this Notice the amount due on the Mortgage, and taxes, if any, paid by the holder of the Mortgage is $97,888.40.
7. Pursuant to the power of sale in the Mortgage, the Mortgage will be foreclosed, and the land located in Stearns County, Minnesota, described as follows:
See attached Exhibit A
Will be sold by the County Sheriff of Stearns County, Minnesota, at public auction on June 4, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., at the Stearns County Sheriff’s Department, located at 807 Courthouse Square, St. Cloud, Minnesota.
8. To the best of Mortgagee’s information, the property being foreclosed has a property address of 18503 Dairywood Road, Kimball, Minnesota 55353, and has tax parcel identification number 20.11508.0000.
9. The time allowed by law for redemption by Mortgagors or Mortgagors’ personal representatives or assigns is twelve (12) months after the date of sale.
10. The property must be vacated by 11:59 p.m. on June 4, 2027, provided the Mortgagors have not reinstated the Mortgage under Minnesota Statutes, Section 580.30 or redeemed the property under Minnesota Statutes, Section 580.23. If the foregoing date is a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, then the date to vacate is the next business day at 11:59 p.m.
11. THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGORS, THE MORTGAGORS’ 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.
THE PURPOSE OF THIS COMMUNICATION IS TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
LIBERTY BANK MINNESOTA, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO LIBERTY SAVINGS BANK, FSB
David J. Meyers (#0151695) Rinke Noonan
Suite 300 US Bank Plaza 1015 W. St. Germain St.
P.O. Box 1497
St. Cloud, MN 56302
(320) 251-6700
(320) 656-3500 fax
Our File No. 22118-0220 Dmeyers@RinkeNoonan.com
Attorneys for Mortgagee
EXHIBIT ‘A’
Part of Government Lot One (1), Section Eleven (11), Township One Hundred Twenty-two (122) North, Range Twenty-nine (29) West, described as follows: Commencing at the Northeast Corner Of Government Lot 2 of said Section; thence North 89 degrees 44 minutes 33 seconds West on the North line of said Government Lot 2 a distance of 8.23 feet; thence North 00 degrees 15 minutes 27 seconds East 43.92 feet to the point of beginning of the land to be described; thence North 00 degrees 01 minute 22 seconds West 16.50 feet; thence North 33 degrees 39 minutes 49 seconds West 113 feet, more or less, to the shore of Pearl Lake; thence Southwesterly on said shore to the intersection with a line which bears North 89 degrees 06 minutes 14 seconds West from the point of beginning; thence south 89 degrees 06 minutes 14 seconds East 177 feet, more or less, to the point of beginning. Together with an easement for ingress and egress over and across the following tracts of land: 1 A. The West 1 rod of the East Half of the Southwest Quarter (E1/2 SW1/4) of Section 11, Township 122, Range 29. B. That part of Government Lot 1, Section 11, Township 122, Range 29 described as follows: Commencing at the Northeast corner of Government Lot 2 of said Section; thence North 89 degrees 44 minutes 33 seconds West on the North line of said Government Lot 2 a distance of 8.23 feet; thence North 00 degrees 15 minutes 27 seconds East 43.92 feet; thence North 00 degrees 01 minute 22 seconds west 16.50 feet; thence South 88 degrees 58 minutes 22 seconds East 24.73 feet; thence South 00 degrees 01 minutes 22 seconds East 60.42 feet, more or less, to the South line of said Government Lot 1; thence West along the South line of said Government Lot 1, 16.50 feet, more or less, to the place of beginning. C. That part of Government Lot 1, Section 11, Township 122, Range 29 described as follows: Commencing at the Northeast corner of Government Lot 2 of said Section; thence North 89 degrees 44 minutes 33 seconds West on the North line of said Government Lot 2 a distance of 8.23 feet; thence North 00 degrees 15 minutes 27 seconds East 43.92 feet to the point of beginning of the land to be described; thence South 88 degrees 58 minutes 22 seconds East 196.23 feet; thence North 50 degrees 36 minutes 13 seconds East 97.60 feet; thence at right angles Northwesterly 16.50 feet; thence South 50 degrees 36 minutes 13 seconds West 97.60 feet; thence west to a point being 16.50 feet Northerly on a bearing of 00 degrees 01 minute 22 seconds West from the point of beginning; thence South 00 degrees 01 minute 22 seconds West in the point of beginning. A.P.N. 20-11508-000.
(Published in the Tri-County News, Thursdays, April 16, 23, and 30, and May 7, 14, 21, 2026)