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Public Notices 10/29/26
October 28, 2026
PUBLIC NOTICE - SALE OF STORAGE UNITS
The contents of the following storage units from the U-Haul Moving and Storage of Mankato, 1721 Madison Ave., Mankato, MN, 56001, will be sold to the public online only at Lockerfox.com by competitive bidding closing on 11/20/2026 on or after 12:00 AM.
Unit number B138 leased by Joseph Hernandez
Miscellaneous household and personal goods
Amount due: $347.80
Unit number 1058 leased by Rebecca Alameda
Miscellaneous household and personal goods
Amount due: $267.80
Unit number 2070 leased by Hannah Richardson
Miscellaneous household and personal goods
Amount due: $249.90
Unit number A111 leased by Fay Pohlman
Miscellaneous household and personal goods
Amount due: $415.80
Unit number 1156 leased by Melissa Trevino
Miscellaneous household and personal goods
Amount due: $439.80
Unit number A123 leased by Rand Peterman
Miscellaneous household and personal goods
Amount due: $329.90
Unit number 2018 leased by Brandon Hensley
Miscellaneous household and personal goods
Amount due: $385.80
Unit number 2136 leased by Chris Hanzely
Miscellaneous household and personal goods
Amount due: $549.85
Unit number 1133 leased by Craig Anderson
Miscellaneous household and personal goods
Amount due: $249.90
Maple River Messenger
October. 22 and 29, 2026
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PUBLIC NOTICE
CITY OF AMBOY
CITY AND GENERAL ELECTION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City and General Election will be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Mail-In Balloting has already begun. If you have not received a Mail-In Ballot or have additional questions, contact Blue Earth County Elections at 507-304-4341
Patty Smith
Administrator, Clerk-Treasurer
October 12, 2026
Maple River Messenger
October. 22 and 29, 2026
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STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF BLUE EARTH
DISTRICT COURT
FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
SUMMONS (PUBLICATION)
Cars-N-Credit Finance, Inc.
Plaintiff,
v.
Denerio Dennis Hill,
Defendant
THIS SUMMONS IS DIRECTED TO DENERIO DENNIS HILL, 304 EAST PORT DRIVE, MANKATO, MN 56001.
1. YOU ARE BEING SUED. The Plaintiff has started a lawsuit against you. The Plaintiff’s Complaint against you is on file in the office of the Court Administrator of the above-named Court. Do not throw these papers away. They are official papers that affect your rights. You must respond to this lawsuit even though it may not yet be filed with the Court and there may be no court file number on this Summons.
2. YOU MUST REPLY WITHIN 21 DAYS TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS. You must give or mail to the person who signed this Summons a written response called an Answer within 21 days of the date on which you received this Summons. You must send a copy of your Answer to the person who signed this Summons at Dunlap & Seeger, P. A., 30 Third Street Southeast, Suite 400, Rochester, Minnesota 55904.
3. YOU MUST RESPOND TO EACH CLAIM. The Answer is your written response to the Complaint of the Plaintiff. In your Answer you must state whether you agree or disagree with each paragraph of the Complaint. If you believe the Plaintiff should not be given everything asked for in the Complaint, you must say so in your Answer.
4. YOU WILL LOSE YOUR CASE IF YOU DO NOT SEND A WRITTEN RESPONSE TO THE COMPLAINT TO THE PERSON WHO SIGNED THIS SUMMONS. If you do not answer within 21 days, you will lose this case. You will not get to ell your side of the story, and the Court may decide against you and award the Plaintiff everything asked for in the Complaint. If you do not want to contest the claims stated in the Complaint, you do not need to respond. A default judgment can then be entered against you for the relief requested in the Complaint.
5. LEGAL ASSISTANCE. You may wish to get legal help from a lawyer. If you do not have a lawyer, the Court Administrator may have information about places where you can get legal assistance. Even if you cannot get legal help, you must still provide a written Answer to protect your rights or you may lose the case.
6. ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION. The parties may agree to or be ordered to participate in an alternative dispute resolution process under Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice. You must still send your written response to the Complaint even if you expect to use alternative means of resolving this dispute.
THIS COMMUNICATION IS FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
Date: October 1, 2026
DUNLAP & SEEGER, P. A.
By s/ Benjamin S. King
Benjamin S. King
Attorney Registration No. 0395466
Attorneys for the Plaintiff
30 Third Street Southeast, Suite 400
Rochester, Minnesota 55904
Telephone No. (507) 288-9111
E-mail: bsk@dunlaplaw.com
Maple River Messenger
Oct. 15, 22 & 29, 2026
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Blue Earth County Board Summary
The Blue Earth County Board meeting was held Tuesday, October 6, 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 setting the Redetermination of Benefits hearing for County Ditch 41(Vernon Center Township).
Approve the Findings and Order setting the reconsideration of the stay order hearing for County Ditch 88 (McPherson Township).
Approve the Findings and Order setting the reconsideration of the stay order hearing for County Ditch 93 (McPherson Township).
Approve the Findings and Order setting the repair hearing for County Ditch 88 (McPherson Township).
Approve the Findings and Order setting the repair hearing for County Ditch 93 (McPherson Township).
Approve the repairs report for County Ditch 57 (Beauford Township).
Approve the 2027 Ponderosa Landfill Fee Schedule changes.
Approve a cooperative construction agreement with the City of Eagle Lake for a multi-use trail and sidewalks.
Accept the low bid for the CSAH 27 trail and sidewalk extension in the City of Eagle Lake.
Approve the 2027 camping rates fee schedule.
Approve the September 15, 2026 Board Minutes.
Approve the bills as presented.
Initiate recruitment for a Deputy Sheriff (TZD).
Approve a resolution authorizing the Sheriff as the fiscal agent for the Minnesota Department of Public Safety grant.
Approve a resolution authorizing Kelley Haeder, Human Services Supervisor as the interim Community Health Services Administrator.
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
Oct. 29, 2026
The contents of the following storage units from the U-Haul Moving and Storage of Mankato, 1721 Madison Ave., Mankato, MN, 56001, will be sold to the public online only at Lockerfox.com by competitive bidding closing on 11/20/2026 on or after 12:00 AM.
Unit number B138 leased by Joseph Hernandez
Miscellaneous household and personal goods
Amount due: $347.80
Unit number 1058 leased by Rebecca Alameda
Miscellaneous household and personal goods
Amount due: $267.80
Unit number 2070 leased by Hannah Richardson
Miscellaneous household and personal goods
Amount due: $249.90
Unit number A111 leased by Fay Pohlman
Miscellaneous household and personal goods
Amount due: $415.80
Unit number 1156 leased by Melissa Trevino
Miscellaneous household and personal goods
Amount due: $439.80
Unit number A123 leased by Rand Peterman
Miscellaneous household and personal goods
Amount due: $329.90
Unit number 2018 leased by Brandon Hensley
Miscellaneous household and personal goods
Amount due: $385.80
Unit number 2136 leased by Chris Hanzely
Miscellaneous household and personal goods
Amount due: $549.85
Unit number 1133 leased by Craig Anderson
Miscellaneous household and personal goods
Amount due: $249.90
Maple River Messenger
October. 22 and 29, 2026
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PUBLIC NOTICE
CITY OF AMBOY
CITY AND GENERAL ELECTION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City and General Election will be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Mail-In Balloting has already begun. If you have not received a Mail-In Ballot or have additional questions, contact Blue Earth County Elections at 507-304-4341
Patty Smith
Administrator, Clerk-Treasurer
October 12, 2026
Maple River Messenger
October. 22 and 29, 2026
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STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF BLUE EARTH
DISTRICT COURT
FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
SUMMONS (PUBLICATION)
Cars-N-Credit Finance, Inc.
Plaintiff,
v.
Denerio Dennis Hill,
Defendant
THIS SUMMONS IS DIRECTED TO DENERIO DENNIS HILL, 304 EAST PORT DRIVE, MANKATO, MN 56001.
1. YOU ARE BEING SUED. The Plaintiff has started a lawsuit against you. The Plaintiff’s Complaint against you is on file in the office of the Court Administrator of the above-named Court. Do not throw these papers away. They are official papers that affect your rights. You must respond to this lawsuit even though it may not yet be filed with the Court and there may be no court file number on this Summons.
2. YOU MUST REPLY WITHIN 21 DAYS TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS. You must give or mail to the person who signed this Summons a written response called an Answer within 21 days of the date on which you received this Summons. You must send a copy of your Answer to the person who signed this Summons at Dunlap & Seeger, P. A., 30 Third Street Southeast, Suite 400, Rochester, Minnesota 55904.
3. YOU MUST RESPOND TO EACH CLAIM. The Answer is your written response to the Complaint of the Plaintiff. In your Answer you must state whether you agree or disagree with each paragraph of the Complaint. If you believe the Plaintiff should not be given everything asked for in the Complaint, you must say so in your Answer.
4. YOU WILL LOSE YOUR CASE IF YOU DO NOT SEND A WRITTEN RESPONSE TO THE COMPLAINT TO THE PERSON WHO SIGNED THIS SUMMONS. If you do not answer within 21 days, you will lose this case. You will not get to ell your side of the story, and the Court may decide against you and award the Plaintiff everything asked for in the Complaint. If you do not want to contest the claims stated in the Complaint, you do not need to respond. A default judgment can then be entered against you for the relief requested in the Complaint.
5. LEGAL ASSISTANCE. You may wish to get legal help from a lawyer. If you do not have a lawyer, the Court Administrator may have information about places where you can get legal assistance. Even if you cannot get legal help, you must still provide a written Answer to protect your rights or you may lose the case.
6. ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION. The parties may agree to or be ordered to participate in an alternative dispute resolution process under Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice. You must still send your written response to the Complaint even if you expect to use alternative means of resolving this dispute.
THIS COMMUNICATION IS FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
Date: October 1, 2026
DUNLAP & SEEGER, P. A.
By s/ Benjamin S. King
Benjamin S. King
Attorney Registration No. 0395466
Attorneys for the Plaintiff
30 Third Street Southeast, Suite 400
Rochester, Minnesota 55904
Telephone No. (507) 288-9111
E-mail: bsk@dunlaplaw.com
Maple River Messenger
Oct. 15, 22 & 29, 2026
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Blue Earth County Board Summary
The Blue Earth County Board meeting was held Tuesday, October 6, 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 setting the Redetermination of Benefits hearing for County Ditch 41(Vernon Center Township).
Approve the Findings and Order setting the reconsideration of the stay order hearing for County Ditch 88 (McPherson Township).
Approve the Findings and Order setting the reconsideration of the stay order hearing for County Ditch 93 (McPherson Township).
Approve the Findings and Order setting the repair hearing for County Ditch 88 (McPherson Township).
Approve the Findings and Order setting the repair hearing for County Ditch 93 (McPherson Township).
Approve the repairs report for County Ditch 57 (Beauford Township).
Approve the 2027 Ponderosa Landfill Fee Schedule changes.
Approve a cooperative construction agreement with the City of Eagle Lake for a multi-use trail and sidewalks.
Accept the low bid for the CSAH 27 trail and sidewalk extension in the City of Eagle Lake.
Approve the 2027 camping rates fee schedule.
Approve the September 15, 2026 Board Minutes.
Approve the bills as presented.
Initiate recruitment for a Deputy Sheriff (TZD).
Approve a resolution authorizing the Sheriff as the fiscal agent for the Minnesota Department of Public Safety grant.
Approve a resolution authorizing Kelley Haeder, Human Services Supervisor as the interim Community Health Services Administrator.
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
Oct. 29, 2026
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