Luverne Board of Appeal and   
Equalization hearing May 9
ASSESSMENT NOTICE
The Board of Appeal and Equalization for City of Luverne will meet at 4:00 p.m., on Tuesday, the 9th day of May, 2023, at the Luverne City Hall. The purpose of this meeting is to determine whether property in the jurisdiction has been properly valued and classified by the assessor.
If you believe the value or classification is incorrect, please first contact the assessor's office at 507-283-5022 to discuss your concerns. If you disagree with the valuation or classification after discussing it with your assessor, you may appear before the Local Board of Appeal and Equalization. The board will review your assessments and may make corrections as needed. Generally, you must appeal to the local board before appealing to the County Board of Appeal and Equalization.
Given under my hand this 27th day of April, 2023.
/s/ Jessica Mead
Luvene City Clerk
(04-27

Hills Board of Appeal and
Equalization hearing May 9
ASSESSMENT NOTICE
The Board of Appeal and Equalization for City of Hills will meet at 6:30 p.m., on Tuesday, the 9th day of May, 2023, at the Hills City Hall. The purpose of this meeting is to determine whether property in the jurisdiction has been properly valued and classified by the assessor.
If you believe the value or classification is incorrect, please first contact the assessor's office at 507-283-5022 to discuss your concerns. If you disagree with the valuation or classification after discussing it with your assessor, you may appear before the Local Board of Appeal and Equalization. The board will review your assessments and may make corrections as needed. Generally, you must appeal to the local board before appealing to the County Board of Appeal and Equalization.
Given under my hand this 10th day of April, 2023.
/s/ Connie Wiertzema,
Connie Wiertzema, Hills City Clerk
(04-27)

Minnesota Board of Patrons to meet June 28
Legal Notice
The following individuals who were convicted of crimes in Rock County have applied for relief from the Minnesota Board of Pardons. The applications will be considered at the meeting of the Board scheduled for June 28, 2023, commencing
at 10:00 a.m. at the Minnesota Senate Building, St. Paul, MN:
 
Martens, Matthew                 First-degree manufacture of         Convicted: 10/19/2005
                                              methamphetamine
 
Victims of these individuals’ crimes have a right to submit an oral or written statement at this meeting summarizing the harm suffered as a result of the crime, and make a recommendation to the Board as to whether a pardon should be granted or denied.  To submit an oral or written statement, or to obtain additional information, email the Board of Pardons at mnboardofpardons@state.mn.us or call 651-361-7171.
(04-27)

LEDA public hearing May 8
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN,  that a public hearing has been called and will
be held for the Luverne Economic Development Authority, on Monday, the 8th of
May, 2023, at 8:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers in the City Office Building at 305
East Luverne Street, Luverne, Minnesota, to consider public input regarding the sale
of the Lot 1, Mayes Third Addition in the City of Luverne, Minnesota to LEC Properties,
LLC. 
Citizens are encouraged to attend the hearing, ask questions, and/or give comments.  Any citizen may also submit written questions or comments prior to the hearing by addressing them to the Economic Development Director, PO Box 659, Luverne, MN  56156-0659.  
Anyone needing reasonable accommodations or an interpreter should contact the Economic Development Director, PO Box 659, Luverne, MN 507-449-5033. 
BY ORDER OF THE LUVERNE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Patrick Baustian, President
Luverne Economic Development Authority
305 E. Luverne St.
Luverne, MN 56156
Phone: 507-449-2388
(04-27)

H-BC School Board 
meets March 27
Hills-Beaver Creek Dist. 671
Minutes
March 27, 2023
The Hills-Beaver Creek School Board met for its semi-monthly meeting at 7:02 p.m. in the H-BC Secondary School Board room, 301 N Summit Ave, Hills, MN.
Board members and Administration present were Bosch, Gehrke, Harnack, Helgeson, Rauk, Rozeboom and Uittenbogaard. Superintendent Holthaus, Principal Kellenberger and Business Manager Rozeboom were also in attendance.
Motion by Bosch, second by Rozeboom, and carried to approve
the agenda. No Visitors.
PATRIOT PRIDE:
-Basketball All-Conference - Beau Bakken, Olivia Deelstra, Lanae Elbers -Basketball All Conference Honorable Mention - Jamin Metzger, Layla Deelstra, Abigail Harris
-Superintendent Holthaus was awarded the Minnesota Association of School
Administrators Region 3 - Administrator of Excellence Award.
Committee Reports/Updates: 
Building Grounds - 3/16
Motion by Uittenbogaard, second by Harnack, and carried to
approve Consent Agenda:
-Minutes—3/6/2023, 3/13/2023, and 3/17/2023
-Bills
-Imprest Cash Report
-Treasurer Report
-Student Activity Accounts Report
Motion by Harnack, second by Rauk, and carried to approve Donation Resolution: 
$5,065.26 from Frank Boon Trust for Weight Room Enhancement/Summer Speed
Training
$300 from Alliance Communications for 2nd grade Science Field Trip
$300 from Sioux Valley Energy for 2nd grade Science Field Trip
$300 from Amber Engelkes with Hideaway Cabin for 2nd grade Science Field Trip
$20 from Blackbaud Giving Fund for Elementary Student Council
$20 from Blackbaud Giving Fund for Secondary Student Council
Motion by Rozeboom, second by Bosch, and carried to approve 2023-2024 District Calendar Adjustment to Fall Elementary P/T Conference Days.
Motion by Helgeson, second by Harnack, and carried to approve Friday, March 24 as a student contact day and Monday, April 10 as a Staff and Student School in session Day- makeup school cancellation day from March 16 and 17.
Motion by Uittenbogaard, second by Rozeboom, and carried to approve
Resolution for Termination/Non-renewal of Arielle Larson as Teacher at the
end of the 2022-2023 school year.
Motion by Helgeson, second by Rozeboom, and carried to approve Resolution
for Termination/Non-renewal of Lydia Scruggs as Teacher at the end of
the 2022-2023 school year.
Motion by Bosch, second by Harnack, and carried to approve Resolution for
Termination/Non-renewal of Allesia Kolles as Teacher at the end of the
2022-2023 school year.
DISTRICT NON-ACTION ITEMS:
•Secondary Principal Report
•Superintendent/Elementary Principal Report
•Legislative Update- Rozeboom
AGENDA ITEMS FOR THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING
DATES TO REMEMBER:
Bond Referendum Public Meeting, Tuesday, March 28 at Hugo Goehle Gym
in Hills
Bond Referendum Election- Tuesday, April 11, 2023- 7 a.m.-8 p.m.
Regular Board Meeting, Monday, April 17 (moved because of canvass of election)
Regular Board Meeting Monday, April 24
Motion by Rozeboom, second by Harnack, and carried to approve
adjournment of meeting.
Time of Adjournment: 8:07 p.m.
Tamara Rauk, Clerk
(04-27)

The Luverne High School drama department will bring “creepy and kooky, mysterious and spooky” characters to life in “The Addams Family: The Musical.”
The first of five performances of the musical comedy starts tonight, Thursday April 27. Others are Tuesday, May 2 (recently added), and Thursday, Friday and Saturday, May 4, 5 and 6, in the school’s performing arts center.
All performances begin at 7 p.m.
Director Shawn Kinsinger said he chose the production for its humor and songs.
“Much of the singing in The Addams Family is not the typical choral singing you would hear at one of the high school choir concerts,” he said.
“This gives the students the chance to experiment with different styles and techniques. The humor in this show is great.”
The large cast features Addams Family characters of:
•Gomez Addams portrayed by senior Parker Carbonneau.
•Morticia Addams, by sophomore Bri Kinsinger.
•Wednesday Addams, by junior Alex Perkins.
•Pugsley Addams, by freshman James DeBates.
•Uncle Fester, by sophomore Xavier McKenzie.
•Grandmama, by freshman Rebecca Hoogland.
•Lurch, by sophomore Chase Matthiesen.
•Cousin It, by senior Myles Trimble.
The plot centers around the Addams Family annual gathering at the family crypt to celebrate their ancestors (living, dead and undecided) when it is discovered that Wednesday has fallen in love with a “normal” boy and is getting married.
This boy and his family, the Beinekes, are coming to dinner to meet Wednesday and her family. Wednesday convinces Gomez to keep the engagement from Morticia so they can try to act as “normal” as possible to win them over.
Uncle Fester has decided that, to help Wednesday, the ancestors will not be allowed back into the crypt until they’ve helped Wednesday seal the deal.
Pugsley, however, has a different idea and his mischief with one of Grandmama’s potions adds a twist to the dinner.
“This sets the stage for an ‘eventful’ evening for everyone involved,” Kinsinger said.
Other cast members include the Beineke family: dad Mal, (freshman Zander Carbonneau), mom Alice, (junior Abby Boltjes) and Wednesday’s boyfriend (Lucas, freshman Elijah Henrichs).
•Ancesters are Hallie Pergande, Steven Wood, Priscilla Muehr, Audrie DeBates, Andrea Luitjens, Brooke Vis, Lexi Berg, Brooklyn Wicks, Nora Louwagie, Janica Oechsle, Bethany Behr, Chris Bonilla, Hunter Cope and Ashlyn Johnson.
“The group of ancestors are all individual characters themselves,” Kinsinger said. “This allows each student to bring their ancestor to life in their own creative ways.”
A large production crew supports the students on stage.
They are stage manager Kaitlin Conger, Makayla Oechsle, Isabella Benson, Travis Schempp, Korben Fisher, Egypt Forrest, Zoey Berghorst, Cam Aukes, Austin Morseman, Elizabeth Mulder and Andrew Kinsinger.
Director Kinsinger said the students are excited about the musical, which features elaborate sets that raise and lower from the art center’s ceiling. This feature was part of the PAC’s construction completed two years ago.
“Luverne has always supported live theater in our community and we are thankful for that,” Kinsinger said.
“We look forward to showing off what the new performing arts center can do. … It’s an absolute spectacle of a set.”
Parents Cody Henrichs and Mike Carbonneau helped construct the Addams mansion and various wheeled scenery for the two-act play.
The music, however, keeps the action moving, Kinsinger said.
“The music is top-notch and the students are excited about it,” he said.
“The characters are fun, and not just the family that everyone is familiar with — there is a group of dead ancestors that show up in the beginning that is full of odd and peculiar characters that hang around throughout the entire show.”

Mortgage foreclosure sale
set for June 29 
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: Logan Crosby and Hallie Crosby, Husband And Wife
Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as 
nominee for First International Bank & Trust, its successors and assigns
 
Dated: September 9, 2022
Recorded:               September 14, 2022
Rock County Recorder Document No. 203176
 
Assigned To: Citizens Bank, N.A.
Dated:                    January 20, 2023
Recorded:              January 24, 2023
Rock County Recorder Document No. 203954
 
Transaction Agent: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.
Transaction Agent Mortgage Identification Number: 100080500000457556
Lender or Broker: First International Bank & Trust, a Corporation
Residential Mortgage Servicer: Citizens Bank
Mortgage Originator: First International Bank & Trust, a Corporation
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot Eight (8), except the South Five (S 
5) feet thereof, In Block Two (2) of Park View First Addition to the City of Hills, 
Rock County, Minnesota. 
This is Abstract Property.
TAX PARCEL NO.: 15-0283-000
ADDRESS OF PROPERTY:
700 Elizabeth Ave S
Hills, MN 56138
COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED:  Rock
ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE:  $256,500.00
AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE: $267,584.53
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 or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof;
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: June 29, 2023, 10:00 A.M.
PLACE OF SALE: Lobby of Rock County Law Enforcement Center, 1000 N Blue Mound Ave, Luverne, 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  December 29, 2023 at 11:59 p.m.   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.  
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: April 20, 2023
Citizens Bank NA f/k/a RBS Citizens NA, Assignee of Mortgagee
 
By: HALLIDAY, WATKINS & MANN, P.C.
Attorneys for:
Citizens Bank NA f/k/a RBS Citizens NA, Assignee of 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.
MN21479.
(04-27, 05-04, 05-11, 05-18, 05-25, 06-01)

A proposed solar energy generation project north of Magnolia is doubling in size thanks to delays with the original plans for the Elk Creek Solar Farm.
National Grid Renewables (NGR) is reapplying for state permits and is now asking to expand from the proposed 80-megawatt to a 160-megawatt solar farm.
NGR originally received a certificate of need and a site permit from the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) in December of 2020.
“Due to significant delays to the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) interconnection queue review process for the project, Elk Creek was not able to meet its original target commercial operation date of Dec. 31, 2021,” stated Marc Morandi, NGR’s solar permitting specialist.
Now complete, the review revealed NGR could expand its interconnection up to 160 MW of power generation. As a result, NGR reapplied to PUC to permit double the original request.
The PUC has not made a decision.
Original plans involved 976 acres in the sections of 27, 34 and 35 in Vienna Township. The expanded plans include an additional 500 acres in the same townships as originally planned plus land in Section 3 of Magnolia Township.
Supervisors in both townships previously supported the original project, as did the Rock County commissioners.
Both the Rock County Board and the Rock County Economic Development Authority recently sent letters to the PUC in support of NGR’s expansion plans.
“We believe this project will bring significant economic development and will have a long-term financial benefit to the area,” wrote Economic Authority Chairman David Riphagen.
“We believe the Elk Creek project represents cost-effective renewable energy generation, and we look forward to the project adding economic development to our region.”
The support letter pointed to the added full-time jobs and production tax payments to the county and the hosting townships as specific benefits.
Morandi indicated if the PUC approves the necessary permits this year, construction could begin in the spring of 2024 with completion by December 2025.