NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE
THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage:
Mortgagor: Patricia J Espinosa, a single person
Mortgagee: United States of America acting through the Rural Housing Service or successor agency, United States Department of Agriculture
Dated: March 31, 2008
Recorded: April 1, 2008
Faribault County Recorder Document No. 343664
Transaction Agent: N/A
Transaction Agent Mortgage Identification Number: N/A
Lender or Broker: United States of America, acting through the Rural Housing Service
Residential Mortgage Servicer: ISN Corporation
Mortgage Originator: United States of America, acting through the Rural Housing Service
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: The East 17 feet of Lot Eleven (11), all of Lot Twelve (12), and the West 18 feet of Lot Thirteen (13) all in Block Two (2) in D.J. Reynold’s Addition to Winnebago City (now Winnebago), Faribault County, Minnesota, according to the Plat of said Addition on file in the office of the Register of Deeds (now County Recorder) of said County, excepting therefrom the North 85 feet thereof
This is Abstract Property.
TAX PARCEL NO.: 315480310
ADDRESS OF PROPERTY:
465 1st Ave SW
Winnebago, MN 56098
COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Faribault
ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $71,000.00
AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE: $145,465.64
That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; that no action or proceeding has been instituted at law to recover the debt then remaining secured by such mortgage, or any part thereof, or, if the action or proceeding has been instituted, that the same has been discontinued, or that an execution upon the judgment rendered therein has been returned unsatisfied, in whole or in part;
PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows:
DATE AND TIME OF SALE: March 31, 2026, 10:00 AM
PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff’s Office, 320 Dr. H. Russ Street, Blue Earth, MN
to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys’ fees allowed by law subject to redemption within 6 Months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns.
DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: The date on or before which the mortgagor must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under Minnesota Statutes section 580.30 or the property redeemed under Minnesota Statutes section 580.23 is September 30, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.
MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: NONE
THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S 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.
Dated: January 22, 2026
United States of America, acting through the
Rural Housing Service,
United States Department
of Agriculture, Mortgagee
By: HALLIDAY, WATKINS
& MANN, PC
Attorneys for:
United States of America, acting through the
Rural Housing Service,
United States Department
of Agriculture, Mortgagee
1333 Northland Drive,
Suite 205
Mendota Heights, MN 55120
801-355-2886
651-228-1753 (fax)
THIS COMMUNICATION IS FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
MN22292.
February 2, 9, 16, 23, March 2, 9, 2026
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FARIBAULT County
Project
BIDS CLOSE: March 11, 2026 at 10:00 AM CDT
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS-
NOTICE is hereby given that SEALED BIDS will be received until 10:00 AM on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 by the Faribault County Auditor’s Office, at the Faribault County Courthouse, 415 North Main St., Blue Earth, Minnesota, 56013, on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners of said county for the following project. Bids will be opened and read publicly in the Commissioners Room in the Courthouse in Blue Earth immediately after the hour set for receiving bids. Any bids received after said hour will be returned to the bidder unopened. Any bid received without a certified check or bid bond will be returned without being read or considered.
S.A.P. PROJECT NO.:
CP 26-600-01
PROJECT LOCATION: Various
TYPE OF WORK: Bituminous for Seal Coat
PROJECT LENGTH: County Wide
The major items of work are approximately:
• • • • •
2356.601
BITUMINOUS MATERIAL FOR SEAL COAT 625TON
• • • • •
Proposals and plans may be obtained online or at the Faribault County Public Works building, 727 East 5th Street, Blue Earth, MN 56013. Phone (507) 526-4288.
Online (No Charge):
Hard Copy Charge: $35.00
Bids must be accompanied by a Certified Check or Bid Bond made payable to the Treasurer of Faribault County for at least 5% of the amount bid.
The County reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any irregularities thereof.
April L. Wellman, P.E.
Faribault County Engineer
Public Works Director
February 9, 16, 23, March 2, 2026
____________________________
FARIBAULT County
Project
BIDS CLOSE: March 11, 2026 at 10:05 AM CDT
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS-
NOTICE is hereby given that SEALED BIDS will be received until 10:05 AM on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 by the Faribault County Auditor’s Office, at the Faribault County Courthouse, 415 North Main St., Blue Earth, Minnesota, 56013, on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners of said county for the following project. Bids will be opened and read publicly in the Commissioners Room in the Courthouse in Blue Earth immediately after the hour set for receiving bids. Any bids received after said hour will be returned to the bidder unopened. Any bid received without a certified check or bid bond will be returned without being read or considered.
S.A.P. PROJECT NO.:
CP 26-600-02
PROJECT LOCATION: Various CSAHs and CRs
TYPE OF WORK: Pavement Striping
PROJECT LENGTH: 88 miles
The major items of work are approximately:
• • • • •
2582.601
6 INCH WHITE PAINT
4,065GALLON
• • • • •
2582.602
6 INCH YELLOW PAINT
1,378 GALLON
• • • • •
Proposals and plans may be obtained online or at the Faribault County Public Works building, 727 East 5th Street, Blue Earth, MN 56013. Phone (507) 526-4288.
Online (No Charge):
Hard Copy Charge: $35.00
Bids must be accompanied by a Certified Check or Bid Bond made payable to the Treasurer of Faribault County for at least 5% of the amount bid.
The County reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any irregularities thereof.
April L. Wellman, P.E.
Faribault County Engineer
Public Works Director
February 9, 16, 23, March 2, 2026
____________________________
FARIBAULT County
Project
BIDS CLOSE: March 18, 2026 at 10:00 AM CDT
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS-
NOTICE is hereby given that SEALED BIDS will be received until 10:00 AM on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 by the Faribault County Auditor’s Office, at the Faribault County Courthouse, 415 North Main St., Blue Earth, Minnesota 56013, on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners of said county for the following project. Bids will be opened and read publicly in the Commissioners Room in the Courthouse in Blue Earth immediately after the hour set for receiving bids. Any bids received after said hour will be returned to the bidder unopened. Any bid received without a certified check or bid bond will be returned without being read or considered.
S.A.P. PROJECT NO.: CP 26-600-010
PROJECT LOCATION:
• BR. 22506 and BR. 22550 in Blue Earth City Township
• BR. 22571 in Clark Township
• BR. 22547 and BR. 22574 in Foster Township
• BR. 22542 and BR. 22564 in Minnesota Lake Township
• BR. 22548 in Pilot Grove Township
• BR. 22555 and BR. 22582 in Rome Township
• BR. 22536 and BR. 22544 in Seely Township
TYPE OF WORK: Bridge Deck Resurfacing
The major items of work are approximately:
2232.601
MILL BITUMINOUS SURFACE (THICKNESS VARIES)
3,270SY
• • • • •
2360.509
TYPE SP 12.5 NON WEARING COURSE MIXTURE (2,B)
612TON
• • • • •
2360.618
FLEXIBLE MEMBRANE WATERPROOFING
29,397SF
• • • • •
Proposals and plans may be obtained online or at the Faribault County Public Works building, 727 East 5th Street, Blue Earth, MN 56013. Phone (507) 526-4288.
Online (No Charge):
Hard Copy Charge: $35.00
Bids must be accompanied by a Certified Check or Bid Bond made payable to the Treasurer of Faribault County for at least 5% of the amount bid.
The County reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any irregularities thereof.
April L. Wellman, P.E.
Faribault County Engineer
Public Works Director
February 16, 23, March, 2, 9, 2026
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SECTION 00 1113
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
BLUE EARTH, FARIBAULT,
& MARTIN COUNTIES
JUDICIAL DITCH NO. 24 REPAIR
JOINT BLUE EARTH, FARIBAULT, & MARTIN COUNTIES DRAINAGE AUTHORITY
SHELBY TOWNSHIP,
MINNESOTA
ENGINEER PROJECT NO. 24-30862
General Notice
Joint Blue Earth, Faribault, & Martin Counties Drainage Authority (Owner) is requesting Bids for the construction of the following Project:
Blue Earth, Faribault, & Martin Counties Judicial Ditch No. 24 Repair
ISG (the Engineer) Project No. 24-30862
Bids for the construction of the Project will be received by ISG (the Engineer) electronically through QuestCDN until March 11, 2026 at 10:00 AM local time. At that time the Bids received will be posted publicly online.
The project includes the following Work:
1. Open ditch cleaning, side slope and slough repairs. Culverts, side intakes, tile outlet repairs, seeding and erosion control.
Obtaining the Bidding Documents
Information and Bidding Documents for the Project can be found at the following designated website:
Quest Construction Data Network (QuestCDN)
www.questcdn.com
The QuestCDN eBidDoc number is 10012985. For assistance and free membership registration, contact QuestCDN at 952.233.1632 or info@questcdn.com
Bidding Documents may be downloaded from the designated website. Prospective Bidders are urged to register with the designated website as a plan holder, even if Bidding Documents are obtained from a plan room or source other than the designated website in either electronic or paper format. The designated website will be updated periodically with addenda, lists of registered plan holders, reports, and other information relevant to submitting a Bid for the Project. All official notifications, addenda, and other Bidding Documents will be offered only through the designated website. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for Bidding Documents, including addenda, if any, obtained from sources other than the designated website.
Bidding Documents may only be purchased for download online at the designated website for a fee of $ 22.00.
The bidder must electronically submit the proposal online using the designated website.
The bidder must pay an online bidding fee off $ 42.00.
Pre-bid Conference
A pre-bid conference call for the Project will be held on March 4, 2026 at 10:00 AM.
Attendance at the pre-bid conference call is encouraged but not required.
Virtual Meeting Room:…………
Phone Number…………………..
(612) 474-1960
Conference ID Number:………
324 423 761
Instructions to Bidders
For all further requirements regarding bid submittal, qualifications, procedures, and contract award, refer to the Instructions to Bidders that are included in the Bidding Documents.
This Advertisement is issued by:
By: Chuck Brandel, P.E.
Title: Vice President
Date: February 18, 2026
February 23, March, 2, 9, 2026
____________________________
STATE OF MINNESOTA
COUNTY OF FARIBAULT
FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
DISTRICT COURT
PROBATE DIVISION
Court File No. 22PR2697
Estate of
Ardis L. Foster,
Decedent
NOTICE AND ORDER OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS
It is Ordered and Notice is given that on March 31, 2026, at 10:30 AM, a hearing will be held in this Court at 415 N Main St, Blue Earth, Minnesota, for the formal probate of an instrument purporting to be the Will of the Decedent dated, October 14, 2003, (“Will”), and for the appointment of Scott Foster, whose address is 519 2nd Ave SW, Winnebago, Minnesota, 56098 as Personal Representative of the Estate of the Decedent in an UNSUPERVISED administration. Any objections to the petition must be filed with the Court prior to or raised at the hearing. If proper and if no objections are filed or raised, the Personal Representative will be appointed with full power to administer the Estate including the power to collect all assets, to pay all legal debts, claims, taxes and expenses, to sell real and personal property, and to do all necessary acts for the Estate.
Notice is also given that (subject to Minnesota Statutes section 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 months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred.
BY THE COURT
Dated: 02/12/2026
Troy G. Timmerman
Judge of District Court
Tammy Bauman
Court Administrator
(COURT SEAL)
Attorney for Petitioner
Brandon J. Edmundson
Edman, Edmundson
& Odgren, Ltd
115 Downtown Plaza
Fairmont, Minnesota, 56031
Attorney License No: 0390531
Telephone: (507) 235-8700
FAX: (507) 238-4719
Email:
brandon@edmodlaw.com
February 23, March 2, 2026
____________________________
STATE OF MINNESOTA
COUNTY OF FARIBAULT
FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
DISTRICT COURT
PROBATE DIVISION
Court File No. 22-PR-26-99
Estate of
Cletus James Rath
a/k/a Cletus J.Rath,
Cletus Rath,
Decedent
NOTICE OF INFORMAL
PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL
REPRESENTATIVE AND
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Notice is given that an application for informal probate of the Decedent’s Will, dated January 20, 2015, (“Will”), has been filed with the Registrar. The application has been granted.
Notice is also given that the Registrar has informally appointed Eleanor J. Rath, whose address is 75 Fourth Street, Easton MN 56025, as personal representative of the Estate of the Decedent. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Unless objections are filed with the Court (pursuant to Minnesota Statutes section 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 real estate.
Any objections to the probate of the Will or appointment of the Personal Representative 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 Minnesota Statutes section 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 months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred.
Date: February 17, 2026
Janelle Munsterman
Registrar
Tammy L. Bauman
Court Administrator
Attorney for Personal
Representative
Christopher M. Roe #0323305
Blethen Berens
100 Warren Street, Suite 400
Mankato MN 56001
Telephone: (507) 345-1166
FAX: (507) 345-8003
Email:
croe@blethenberens.com
February 23, March 2, 2026
____________________________
City of Blue Earth –
Request for Sealed Bid
The City of Blue Earth is accepting sealed bids, with a minimum bid of $15,000 for the following residential property: Parcel ID 212008510, 1006 E 5th Street, Blue Earth
Bids for the residential property, including the existing dwelling as is, will be accepted at City Hall until Friday, March 27, 2026, at 12 noon. Interested parties may contact the City office to tour the property prior to the submittal deadline. Sealed bids may be submitted to the City office, at 201 E 7th St., Blue Earth, with the envelope marked “City Lot – E 5th Street Bid.” Bids received after the respective deadline will not be considered. The City Council will consider bids at the regular meeting on April 6, 2026.
/s/ Dawn A. Collins,
City Administrator,
Blue Earth
February 23, March, 2, 2026
____________________________
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
AND CLAIMANTS
TO: CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS OF CORNERSTONE EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH OF BLUE EARTH, MINNESOTA, A MINNESOTA NON-PROFIT CORPORATION.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Cornerstone Evangelical Free Church of Blue Earth, Minnesota, a Minnesota non-profit corporation incorporated under Minn. Stat. Chapter 317A, whose principal place of business is 105 Grove Street South, Blue Earth, MN 56013, is in the process of dissolving. A Notice of Intent to Dissolve was filed with the Minnesota Secretary of State on February 23, 2026. Proper notice has also been given to the Attorney General of the State of Minnesota. If Cornerstone Evangelical Free Church of Blue Earth, Minnesota of Minneapolis, Minnesota owes you any money, you must present a written claim to Joseph T. Pates, the attorney for Cornerstone Evangelical Free Church of Blue Earth, Minnesota, at 12912-63rd Avenue North, Maple Grove, MN 55369. Pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 317A.727, the written claim must be received no later than June 1, 2026.
Dated: March 3, 2026
DECKERT LAW, P.A.
Joseph T. Pates, Esq.
12912 63rd Avenue North
Maple Grove, MN 55369-6001
763-587-7100 (phone)
763-587-7110 (fax)
March, 2, 9, 16, 23, 2026
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Riverside Heights
Improvements
City of Blue Earth
Blue Earth, MN
RECEIPT AND OPENING OF PROPOSALS: Proposals for the work described below will be received online through QuestCDN.com until 10:00 a.m. on March 25, 2026, at which time the bids will be opened and publicly read through Microsoft Teams. Please use the link or call-in number and conference ID below to see and/or hear the bid opening results:
Microsoft Teams Meeting Link:
Meeting ID: 232 893 666 550 76; Passcode: Wq3tX7CL
Call: +1 612-428-8778; Phone Conference ID: 460 920 083#
DESCRIPTION OF WORK: The work includes the construction of approximately:
• • • • •
Excavation – Common
13,600CY
• • • • •
Aggregate Base, Cl 5
4,475 Ton
• • • • •
Bituminous Pavement
1,800 Tons
• • • • •
Curb & Gutter 5,400LF
• • • • •
Concrete Driveway
1,200SY
• • • • •
24″ Steel Casing
112LF
• • • • •
16″ HDPE Casing
670LF
• • • • •
6″ PVC Watermain
2,760LF
• • • • •
12” – 30″ Storm Sewer
2,800 LF
• • • • •
6” – 10″ Sanitary Sewer
6,100LF
• • • • •
12″ Sanitary Forcemain, Trenchless 10,800LF
• • • • •
Sanitary Lift Station
1LS
• • • • •
Sod 9,600SY
• • • • •
Drainage Structure (Storm Sewer) 146LF
• • • • •
Drainage Structure (Sanitary Sewer) 205LF
• • • • •
together with numerous related items of work, all in accordance with Plans and Specifications. This project is subject to Prevailing Wage Rates, Equal Employment Opportunity Provisions, and Responsible Contractor Certification.
COMPLETION OF WORK: All work under the Contract must be complete by October 15, 2027.
PLAN HOLDERS LIST, ADDENDUMS AND BID TABULATION: The plan holders list, addendums and bid tabulations will be available for download on-line at www.questcdn.com or www.bolton-menk.com.
TO OBTAIN BID DOCUMENTS: Complete digital project bidding documents are available at www.questcdn.com or www.bolton-menk.com. You may view the digital plan documents for free by entering Quest project #10082760 on the website’s Project Search page. Documents may be downloaded for $50.00. Please contact QuestCDN.com at 952-233-1632 or info@questcdn.com for assistance in free membership registration, viewing, downloading, and working with this digital project information.
BID SUBMITTAL: A bid shall be submitted online no later than the date and time prescribed. For this project, the Owner will only be accepting online electronic bids through QuestCDN. To access the electronic bid form, download the project document and click online bidding button at the top of the advertisement. Prospective bidders must be on the plan holders list through QuestCDN for bids to be accepted.
BID SECURITY: A Proposal Bond in the amount of not less than 5 percent of the total amount bid, drawn in favor of City of Blue Earth shall accompany each bid.
OWNER’S RIGHTS RESERVED: The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any irregularities and informalities therein and to award the Contract to other than the lowest bidder if, in their discretion, the interest of the Owner would be best served thereby.
DATED: February 23, 2026
/S/ Dawn Collins
City Administrator
March 2, 2026
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