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Public Notices 06/11/26
June 15, 2026
NOTICE OF FILING FOR THE 2026 GENERAL ELECTION
GOOD THUNDER, MINNESOTA
Notice is hereby given pursuant to MN Statute 204B.33 that a General Election will be held by mail in ballot on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, for the purpose of electing candidates for the offices listed below. The filing period for these offices begins at 8:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 14, 2026, and ends at 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 28, 2026.
Candidates for the following offices file with the City of Good Thunder, 130 S. Ewing Street, Good Thunder, MN 56037. A filing fee of $2.00 shall be paid to the city clerk when filing.
Mayor: (1 Position – 2-year term)
Council Member: (2 Positions – 4-year terms)
Witness my hand on this 8th day of June 2026
Susan Petty
City Clerk/Treasurer
Maple River Messenger
06/11 and 06/25/2026
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Blue Earth County Board Summary
The Blue Earth County Board meeting was held Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in the Blue Earth County Courthouse, Commissioners’ Room, was attended by Commissioners Kip Bruender, Patty O’Connor, Kevin Paap, Mark Piepho and Vance Stuehrenberg. Also present were County Administrator Joshua W. Milow, County Attorney Pat McDermott, and Administrative Assistant Stephanie Jahnke.
Commissioners voted 5-0, unless otherwise noted:
• Approve the Findings and Order approving the Redetermination of Benefits for Judicial Ditch 33 (McPherson Township).
• Approve the Findings and Order establishing the improvement for Judicial Ditch 33 (McPherson Township).
• Approve the resolution to finance for Judicial Ditch 33 (McPherson Township).
• Approve the Findings and Order approving the redetermination of benefits for County Ditch 64 (Sterling Township).
• Approve the findings and order accepting the repair contract for Judicial Ditch 15 (Lincoln Township).
• Accept the low bid from R & E Enterprises of Mankato for the Judicial Ditch 32 repair (Pleasant Mound Township).
• Approve the Findings and Order setting the final hearing for County Ditch 51 (Ceresco Township).
• Approve a premises permit to Waseca County Trail Association for on-site gambling at Indian Island Winery (McPherson Township).
• Approve the 2025 operating transfers.
• Approve the 2025 revenue and expenditure budget adjustments.
• Approve the 2025 other financing sources (uses) budget adjustments.
• Approve the Human Services items as presented.
• Approve the May 12, 2026 Board Minutes.
• Approve the bills as presented.
Joshua W. Milow, County Administrator
Blue Earth County
A complete copy of these minutes and recordings of all public hearings are on file at the County Administrator’s Office, 204 South 5th Street, Mankato, or on Blue Earth County’s website at www.blueearthcountymn.gov.
Maple River Messenger
06/11/2026
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Public Notice
City of Mapleton
Blue Earth County, Minnesota
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Mapleton, Minnesota, will hold a public hearing on a proposed property tax abatement pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 469.1813.
The proposed abatement relates to property located at 216 Main St. NE, Mapleton, Minnesota
56065, Parcel Identification Number Rl 5.24.04.255.020. The proposed abatement is being considered for the purpose of the development of the property and the creation of jobs at Three
Brothers Meat Market. The proposed abatement is estimated not to exceed $17,150.00 over a term of five years.
The public hearing will be held on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. at the Mapleton Fire
Station, 103 3rd Avenue N.E., Mapleton, Minnesota.
All interested persons may appear at the hearing and present oral or written comments regarding the proposed abatement.
Dated: June 11th, 2026
BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Sarah Moore
City Administrator Clerk/Treasurer
Maple River Messenger
06/11/2026
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CITY OF MAPLETON
SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 152.031 -ADMINISTRATIVE LOT SPLIT AND
COMBINATION PROCESS
The City Council adopted Ordinance § 152.031, establishing an administrative process for simple lot splits and lot combinations within the city. The ordinance allows property owners to divide one parcel into no more than two lots or combine multiple parcels into one lot, provided the action does not create violations of city or state codes. The ordinance outlines application requirements, including surveys, legal descriptions, ownership documentation, fees, and review by the Zoning Administrator and City Administrator. It also establishes appeal procedures and recording requirements with the County Recorder.
This ordinance becomes effective following its publication.
A printed copy of the full ordinance is available for inspection at City Hall during regular business hours.
Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Mapleton, Blue Earth County, Minnesota, this 2nd day of June 2026.
Jeff Annis
Mayor
Attest: Sarah Moore
City Administrator Clerk/Treasurer
Maple River Messenger
06/11/2026
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CITY OF MAPLETON
SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 95.31 - DOMESTICATED MINIATURE VIETNAMESE
POT-BELLIED PIGS
The City Council adopted Ordinance§ 95.31 regulating the keeping of domesticated miniature Vietnamese pot-bellied pigs and teacup pigs within the city. The ordinance allows residents to keep up to two such animals per household with a city-issued permit. Permit applicants must meet requirements including vaccination documentation, neighboring property consent or minimum distance standards, payment of permit fees, and compliance with all permit conditions.
The ordinance establishes standards for enforcement, complaint investigation, permit revocation, and appeal procedures to protect public health, safety, and welfare. Permits are valid for one year unless revoked for noncompliance.
This ordinance becomes effective following its publication.
A printed copy of the full ordinance is available for inspection at City Hall during regular business hours.
Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Mapleton, Blue Earth County, Minnesota, this 2nd day of June 2026.
Jeff Annis
Mayor
Attest: Sarah Moore
City Administrator Clerk/Treasurer
Maple River Messenger
06/11/2026
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NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORSSTATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF BLUE EARTH FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE DIVISIONCourt File No.: 07-PR-26-2096In Re: Estate ofBradley Richard Baumgartner a/k/a Bradley R. Baumgartner,Decedent. Notice is given that an application for informal probate of the Decedent’s Will dated June 10, 2013, has been filed with the Regis-trar. The application has been granted.Notice is also given that the Registrar has informally appointed Rita M. Baumgartner whose address is 57161 164th Lane, Good Thunder, Minnesota 56037 as personal rep-resentative of the Estate of Decedent. Any heir, devisee, or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appoint-ment of the personal representative. Unless objections are filed with the Court (pursuant to Minnesota Statutes § 524.3-607) and the Court otherwise orders, the personal representative has full power to administer the Estate, including, after 30 days from the date of issuance of letters, the power to sell, encumber, lease or distribute the real estate.
Any objections to the probate of the Will or appointment of the personal represen-tative must be filed with this Court and will be heard by the Court after the filing of an appropriate petition and proper notice of hearing.Notice is also given that, subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four (4) months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred.A charitable beneficiary may request no-tice of the probate proceedings be given to the Attorney General pursuant to Minnesota Statutes § 501B.41, subdivision 5.Dated: May 28, 2026
/s/ Andrew Nelson
Registrar
Therese Kadrlik
Court Administrator
ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE
Anna M. Yakle T
entinger Law Firm, P.A.
14665 Galaxie Avenue, Suite 300
Apple Valley, MN 55124
Attorney License No: 0389158
Telephone: (952) 953-3330
e-mail: anna@tentingerlawfirm.com
Published in the Maple River Messenger
June 11, 18, 2026
20261541366
GOOD THUNDER, MINNESOTA
Notice is hereby given pursuant to MN Statute 204B.33 that a General Election will be held by mail in ballot on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, for the purpose of electing candidates for the offices listed below. The filing period for these offices begins at 8:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 14, 2026, and ends at 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 28, 2026.
Candidates for the following offices file with the City of Good Thunder, 130 S. Ewing Street, Good Thunder, MN 56037. A filing fee of $2.00 shall be paid to the city clerk when filing.
Mayor: (1 Position – 2-year term)
Council Member: (2 Positions – 4-year terms)
Witness my hand on this 8th day of June 2026
Susan Petty
City Clerk/Treasurer
Maple River Messenger
06/11 and 06/25/2026
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Blue Earth County Board Summary
The Blue Earth County Board meeting was held Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in the Blue Earth County Courthouse, Commissioners’ Room, was attended by Commissioners Kip Bruender, Patty O’Connor, Kevin Paap, Mark Piepho and Vance Stuehrenberg. Also present were County Administrator Joshua W. Milow, County Attorney Pat McDermott, and Administrative Assistant Stephanie Jahnke.
Commissioners voted 5-0, unless otherwise noted:
• Approve the Findings and Order approving the Redetermination of Benefits for Judicial Ditch 33 (McPherson Township).
• Approve the Findings and Order establishing the improvement for Judicial Ditch 33 (McPherson Township).
• Approve the resolution to finance for Judicial Ditch 33 (McPherson Township).
• Approve the Findings and Order approving the redetermination of benefits for County Ditch 64 (Sterling Township).
• Approve the findings and order accepting the repair contract for Judicial Ditch 15 (Lincoln Township).
• Accept the low bid from R & E Enterprises of Mankato for the Judicial Ditch 32 repair (Pleasant Mound Township).
• Approve the Findings and Order setting the final hearing for County Ditch 51 (Ceresco Township).
• Approve a premises permit to Waseca County Trail Association for on-site gambling at Indian Island Winery (McPherson Township).
• Approve the 2025 operating transfers.
• Approve the 2025 revenue and expenditure budget adjustments.
• Approve the 2025 other financing sources (uses) budget adjustments.
• Approve the Human Services items as presented.
• Approve the May 12, 2026 Board Minutes.
• Approve the bills as presented.
Joshua W. Milow, County Administrator
Blue Earth County
A complete copy of these minutes and recordings of all public hearings are on file at the County Administrator’s Office, 204 South 5th Street, Mankato, or on Blue Earth County’s website at www.blueearthcountymn.gov.
Maple River Messenger
06/11/2026
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Public Notice
City of Mapleton
Blue Earth County, Minnesota
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Mapleton, Minnesota, will hold a public hearing on a proposed property tax abatement pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 469.1813.
The proposed abatement relates to property located at 216 Main St. NE, Mapleton, Minnesota
56065, Parcel Identification Number Rl 5.24.04.255.020. The proposed abatement is being considered for the purpose of the development of the property and the creation of jobs at Three
Brothers Meat Market. The proposed abatement is estimated not to exceed $17,150.00 over a term of five years.
The public hearing will be held on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. at the Mapleton Fire
Station, 103 3rd Avenue N.E., Mapleton, Minnesota.
All interested persons may appear at the hearing and present oral or written comments regarding the proposed abatement.
Dated: June 11th, 2026
BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Sarah Moore
City Administrator Clerk/Treasurer
Maple River Messenger
06/11/2026
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CITY OF MAPLETON
SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 152.031 -ADMINISTRATIVE LOT SPLIT AND
COMBINATION PROCESS
The City Council adopted Ordinance § 152.031, establishing an administrative process for simple lot splits and lot combinations within the city. The ordinance allows property owners to divide one parcel into no more than two lots or combine multiple parcels into one lot, provided the action does not create violations of city or state codes. The ordinance outlines application requirements, including surveys, legal descriptions, ownership documentation, fees, and review by the Zoning Administrator and City Administrator. It also establishes appeal procedures and recording requirements with the County Recorder.
This ordinance becomes effective following its publication.
A printed copy of the full ordinance is available for inspection at City Hall during regular business hours.
Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Mapleton, Blue Earth County, Minnesota, this 2nd day of June 2026.
Jeff Annis
Mayor
Attest: Sarah Moore
City Administrator Clerk/Treasurer
Maple River Messenger
06/11/2026
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CITY OF MAPLETON
SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 95.31 - DOMESTICATED MINIATURE VIETNAMESE
POT-BELLIED PIGS
The City Council adopted Ordinance§ 95.31 regulating the keeping of domesticated miniature Vietnamese pot-bellied pigs and teacup pigs within the city. The ordinance allows residents to keep up to two such animals per household with a city-issued permit. Permit applicants must meet requirements including vaccination documentation, neighboring property consent or minimum distance standards, payment of permit fees, and compliance with all permit conditions.
The ordinance establishes standards for enforcement, complaint investigation, permit revocation, and appeal procedures to protect public health, safety, and welfare. Permits are valid for one year unless revoked for noncompliance.
This ordinance becomes effective following its publication.
A printed copy of the full ordinance is available for inspection at City Hall during regular business hours.
Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Mapleton, Blue Earth County, Minnesota, this 2nd day of June 2026.
Jeff Annis
Mayor
Attest: Sarah Moore
City Administrator Clerk/Treasurer
Maple River Messenger
06/11/2026
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NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORSSTATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF BLUE EARTH FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE DIVISIONCourt File No.: 07-PR-26-2096In Re: Estate ofBradley Richard Baumgartner a/k/a Bradley R. Baumgartner,Decedent. Notice is given that an application for informal probate of the Decedent’s Will dated June 10, 2013, has been filed with the Regis-trar. The application has been granted.Notice is also given that the Registrar has informally appointed Rita M. Baumgartner whose address is 57161 164th Lane, Good Thunder, Minnesota 56037 as personal rep-resentative of the Estate of Decedent. Any heir, devisee, or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appoint-ment of the personal representative. Unless objections are filed with the Court (pursuant to Minnesota Statutes § 524.3-607) and the Court otherwise orders, the personal representative has full power to administer the Estate, including, after 30 days from the date of issuance of letters, the power to sell, encumber, lease or distribute the real estate.
Any objections to the probate of the Will or appointment of the personal represen-tative must be filed with this Court and will be heard by the Court after the filing of an appropriate petition and proper notice of hearing.Notice is also given that, subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four (4) months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred.A charitable beneficiary may request no-tice of the probate proceedings be given to the Attorney General pursuant to Minnesota Statutes § 501B.41, subdivision 5.Dated: May 28, 2026
/s/ Andrew Nelson
Registrar
Therese Kadrlik
Court Administrator
ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE
Anna M. Yakle T
entinger Law Firm, P.A.
14665 Galaxie Avenue, Suite 300
Apple Valley, MN 55124
Attorney License No: 0389158
Telephone: (952) 953-3330
e-mail: anna@tentingerlawfirm.com
Published in the Maple River Messenger
June 11, 18, 2026
20261541366
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