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Public Notices 06/18/26
June 17, 2026
VERNON CENTER
There will be a public hearing Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 6 p.m.. The public hearing will be to discuss ordinance #73: electric franchise agreement with Benco Electric. All interested parties are welcome to attend.
For more information, contact Kara Hansen, City Treasurer. 507-549-3240. vcclerk@gmail.com
Maple River Messenger
June 16, 2026
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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 consumers to be able to identify the true owner of a business.
Assumed Name: Beauty Skin & Regenerative Medicine
Principal Place of Business: 631 S Front St. Mankato, MN 56001 USA
Nameholder(s): BO-TOX AND BEAUTY, PLLC
631 S Front St. Mankato, MN 56001 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: Faith Ludwigs
Mailing Address: 52899 Minnewakon Ct. North Mankato, MN 56003
Work Item: 1652015900022
Original File Number: 1652015900022
State of Minnesota
Office of the Secretary of State
Filed 06/09/2026, 11:59 p.m.
s/ Steve Simon
Steve Simon
Secretary of State
Maple River Messenger
June 18 & 25, 2026
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INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT #2135
MAPLE RIVER SCHOOLS
MAPLETON, MN 56065
MINUTES OF THE SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
Monday, May 11, 2026
Maple River School, Board Room
The Maple River school board meeting was called to order at 6 pm. Members present were Joe Sohre, Dan Sohre, Karson Duncanson, Julie Lux, Andrea Sonnek, Noah Germo, Tyler Hunstad, Business Manager Heine, and Superintendent Anderson. Also attending were: Brian Sader, Mike Sheely, Teacher, Sandy Stencel, Teacher and Retiree, Steve Stenzel, Steve Schutte, Maple River Messenger, Abbie Osmundson, Kindergarten Teacher and MREA, Lanie Covey, Music Booster, Lori Feldmann, Music Booster, Angie Caven, Music Booster, Marissa Pfeffer, Music Booster, Nancy McCue, Music Booster, Harold Ryan, and Tessa Hayes
The pledge of allegiance was recited.
Motion was made by Tyler Hunstad to approve the agenda/additions.
Seconded by Joe Sohre. Motion carried.
Community Comment:
Band/Music Booster discussed concerns with changes going forward with the Music department.
Recognition of Retirees:
Peg Brieter, Jan Samuelson, and Sandy Stenzel
Motion made by Joe Sohre to correct/approve the Minutes of April 13, 2026, School Board Meeting. Seconded by Tyler Hunstad. Motion carried.
Motion made by Noah Germo to approve the bills in the amount of $1,403,392.54. Seconded by Tyler Hunstad. Motion carried.
Motion made by Noah Germo to approve the treasurer’s report. Seconded by Julie Lux. Motion carried.
Board Report: Mike Sheely, Ag Department
This is Mike’s 14th year at Maple River as a teacher. The Ag department starts offering Ag classes in the 7th grade. Students learn skills to be home owners. One of six schools in the state to offer Mechatronics, Landscaping, and Digital Fabrication. Gardening class FFA has 100 students competing in Regionals or above. Eight teams, one in the top five. Four teams won State this year.
Budget Discussion, Lindsey Heine
Motion made by Noah Germo to approve Capital Outlay Budget. Seconded by Joe Sohre. Motion carried.
Motion made by Joe Sohre to approve agreement with Teresa Rome – Third Party Billing for the 26-27 school year. Seconded by Noah Germo. Motion carried.
The following policies were introduced for the first reading:
• Policy 410: Family and Medical Leave Policy
• Policy 503: School Attendance
• Policy 515: Protection and Privacy of Student Records
• Policy 530: Immunization Records
• Policy 615: Testing Accommodations, Modification, and Exemptions for IEPs, Section 504, and LEP Students
• Policy 721: Procurement Policy
Personnel:
Motion made by Tyler Hunstad to approve the hiring of:
• Dylan Greninger, Special Education Teacher
• Kylee Yang, Elementary Teacher
• Maren Graves, Elementary Teacher
• Corinne Ave’Lallemant, Preschool Teacher
• Jessica Conover, Middle School Drama Advisor
Seconded by Joe Sohre. Motion carried.
Motion made by Julie Lux to approve the resignation of:
• Lauren Sertich, Kindergarten Teacher
• Alexa Heath, First Grade Teacher
Seconded by Noah Germo. Motion carried.
Motion made by Julie Lux to approve the hiring of Summer Workers:
• Lucas Proehl, Custodial/Tech/Grounds
• Owen Barr, Custodial/Tech/Grounds
• Gavin Halvorson, Tech
• Margaret Denn-Tadtke, Custodial
• Aidan Sindelir, Child Care
• Arielle Banister, Child Care
• McKenna Kunz, Child Care
• Nycole Ratcliff, Child Care
• Lucy Phelps, Child Care
• Vicki Ratcliff, Child Care
• Brad Lawson, Grounds
• Payton See, Grounds
Seconded by Noah Germo. Motion carried.
Motion made by Noah Germo to approve the following Intermittent Leave of Absence:
• Nikki Quiram, Custodian
• Elyse Maxwell, Special Education Teacher
Seconded by Julie Lux. Motion carried.
Motion made by Tyler Hunstad to approve a two-year agreement with the Less than 12 Month Support Staff. Seconded by Joe Sohre. Motion carried.
Motion made by Julie Lux to approve a two-year agreement with the Custodians. Seconded by Noah Germo. Motion carried.
Member Tyler Hunstad introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 07-26 TO ACCEPT DONATIONS
BE IT RESOLVED, by the School Board of Independent School District No. 2135,
that the following donations be accepted with appreciation:
The motion for the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member Noah Germo
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Joe Sohre, Dan Sohre, Karson Duncanson, Julie Lux, and Andrea Sonnek
the following voted against the same: None.
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
Board Member items of information were shared:
MVED update: Approved JWP joining MVED
Facilities update: Have been meeting with Mammoth. Met with the Landscaping students and presented their proposals.
Superintendent items of information were shared:
Graduation is scheduled for May 29, 2026, State testing is over. The Boys Track and Field qualified for State True Team meet.
Motion by Tyler Hunstad to adjourn the meeting at 6:57 pm. Seconded by Karson Duncanson. Motion carried.
Respectfully Submitted
Karson Duncanson, Clerk
Maple River Messenger
June 18, 2026
There will be a public hearing Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 6 p.m.. The public hearing will be to discuss ordinance #73: electric franchise agreement with Benco Electric. All interested parties are welcome to attend.
For more information, contact Kara Hansen, City Treasurer. 507-549-3240. vcclerk@gmail.com
Maple River Messenger
June 16, 2026
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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 consumers to be able to identify the true owner of a business.
Assumed Name: Beauty Skin & Regenerative Medicine
Principal Place of Business: 631 S Front St. Mankato, MN 56001 USA
Nameholder(s): BO-TOX AND BEAUTY, PLLC
631 S Front St. Mankato, MN 56001 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: Faith Ludwigs
Mailing Address: 52899 Minnewakon Ct. North Mankato, MN 56003
Work Item: 1652015900022
Original File Number: 1652015900022
State of Minnesota
Office of the Secretary of State
Filed 06/09/2026, 11:59 p.m.
s/ Steve Simon
Steve Simon
Secretary of State
Maple River Messenger
June 18 & 25, 2026
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INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT #2135
MAPLE RIVER SCHOOLS
MAPLETON, MN 56065
MINUTES OF THE SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
Monday, May 11, 2026
Maple River School, Board Room
The Maple River school board meeting was called to order at 6 pm. Members present were Joe Sohre, Dan Sohre, Karson Duncanson, Julie Lux, Andrea Sonnek, Noah Germo, Tyler Hunstad, Business Manager Heine, and Superintendent Anderson. Also attending were: Brian Sader, Mike Sheely, Teacher, Sandy Stencel, Teacher and Retiree, Steve Stenzel, Steve Schutte, Maple River Messenger, Abbie Osmundson, Kindergarten Teacher and MREA, Lanie Covey, Music Booster, Lori Feldmann, Music Booster, Angie Caven, Music Booster, Marissa Pfeffer, Music Booster, Nancy McCue, Music Booster, Harold Ryan, and Tessa Hayes
The pledge of allegiance was recited.
Motion was made by Tyler Hunstad to approve the agenda/additions.
Seconded by Joe Sohre. Motion carried.
Community Comment:
Band/Music Booster discussed concerns with changes going forward with the Music department.
Recognition of Retirees:
Peg Brieter, Jan Samuelson, and Sandy Stenzel
Motion made by Joe Sohre to correct/approve the Minutes of April 13, 2026, School Board Meeting. Seconded by Tyler Hunstad. Motion carried.
Motion made by Noah Germo to approve the bills in the amount of $1,403,392.54. Seconded by Tyler Hunstad. Motion carried.
Motion made by Noah Germo to approve the treasurer’s report. Seconded by Julie Lux. Motion carried.
Board Report: Mike Sheely, Ag Department
This is Mike’s 14th year at Maple River as a teacher. The Ag department starts offering Ag classes in the 7th grade. Students learn skills to be home owners. One of six schools in the state to offer Mechatronics, Landscaping, and Digital Fabrication. Gardening class FFA has 100 students competing in Regionals or above. Eight teams, one in the top five. Four teams won State this year.
Budget Discussion, Lindsey Heine
Motion made by Noah Germo to approve Capital Outlay Budget. Seconded by Joe Sohre. Motion carried.
Motion made by Joe Sohre to approve agreement with Teresa Rome – Third Party Billing for the 26-27 school year. Seconded by Noah Germo. Motion carried.
The following policies were introduced for the first reading:
• Policy 410: Family and Medical Leave Policy
• Policy 503: School Attendance
• Policy 515: Protection and Privacy of Student Records
• Policy 530: Immunization Records
• Policy 615: Testing Accommodations, Modification, and Exemptions for IEPs, Section 504, and LEP Students
• Policy 721: Procurement Policy
Personnel:
Motion made by Tyler Hunstad to approve the hiring of:
• Dylan Greninger, Special Education Teacher
• Kylee Yang, Elementary Teacher
• Maren Graves, Elementary Teacher
• Corinne Ave’Lallemant, Preschool Teacher
• Jessica Conover, Middle School Drama Advisor
Seconded by Joe Sohre. Motion carried.
Motion made by Julie Lux to approve the resignation of:
• Lauren Sertich, Kindergarten Teacher
• Alexa Heath, First Grade Teacher
Seconded by Noah Germo. Motion carried.
Motion made by Julie Lux to approve the hiring of Summer Workers:
• Lucas Proehl, Custodial/Tech/Grounds
• Owen Barr, Custodial/Tech/Grounds
• Gavin Halvorson, Tech
• Margaret Denn-Tadtke, Custodial
• Aidan Sindelir, Child Care
• Arielle Banister, Child Care
• McKenna Kunz, Child Care
• Nycole Ratcliff, Child Care
• Lucy Phelps, Child Care
• Vicki Ratcliff, Child Care
• Brad Lawson, Grounds
• Payton See, Grounds
Seconded by Noah Germo. Motion carried.
Motion made by Noah Germo to approve the following Intermittent Leave of Absence:
• Nikki Quiram, Custodian
• Elyse Maxwell, Special Education Teacher
Seconded by Julie Lux. Motion carried.
Motion made by Tyler Hunstad to approve a two-year agreement with the Less than 12 Month Support Staff. Seconded by Joe Sohre. Motion carried.
Motion made by Julie Lux to approve a two-year agreement with the Custodians. Seconded by Noah Germo. Motion carried.
Member Tyler Hunstad introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 07-26 TO ACCEPT DONATIONS
BE IT RESOLVED, by the School Board of Independent School District No. 2135,
that the following donations be accepted with appreciation:
The motion for the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member Noah Germo
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Joe Sohre, Dan Sohre, Karson Duncanson, Julie Lux, and Andrea Sonnek
the following voted against the same: None.
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
Board Member items of information were shared:
MVED update: Approved JWP joining MVED
Facilities update: Have been meeting with Mammoth. Met with the Landscaping students and presented their proposals.
Superintendent items of information were shared:
Graduation is scheduled for May 29, 2026, State testing is over. The Boys Track and Field qualified for State True Team meet.
Motion by Tyler Hunstad to adjourn the meeting at 6:57 pm. Seconded by Karson Duncanson. Motion carried.
Respectfully Submitted
Karson Duncanson, Clerk
Maple River Messenger
June 18, 2026
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