THIS WEEKS 12-21-2022 MOODY COUNTY BOOSTER

Buying gold and silver. We buy scrap gold, silver, coins and jewelry and pay cash! Call or text 605-651-5605

FOR SALE LABRADOODLE PUP. Female. 9 months old. Home raised. 605864-6029.. 2t1228

Van for sale! 2011 Toyota Sienna XLE with 169,XXX miles. Good used condition and runs great, we just don’t need it anymore. $11,500 OBO. Clean title in hand. Call Andy 605633-0085. 3T1214

Are you in need of new shingles? Call us for a no charge estimate for all your roofing needs. Shingling South Dakota for over 20 years. Call or text 605-651-5605.

B & B STEELWORKS NOW BUYING CARS, TRUCKS, & FARM EQUIPMENT. Top dollar paid. Will pick up! 23165, 476th Avenue, Flandreau SD. Ph. 605-310-0329 (Bernie). tF

Dakota Joe Coffee Co is an independent small specialty gourmet coffee shop located in the Royal River Casino and Hotel. Stop in today! Mobile ordering soon available. TF1124

Moody County Resource Center’s Winter Hours Mon 9 am-5pm, Tues 9am8pm, Wed 9am-8pm, Thurs 9am-8pm, Fri 9 am-5pm, Sat 9am-2pm.

Cash paid for junk vehicles. Paying up to $500 per vehicle. No title needed. Call or text 605-6515605. 11t810

Dakota Joe Coffee Co is an independent small specialty gourmet coffee shop located in the Royal River Casino and Hotel. Stop in today! Mobile ordering soon available. TF1124

HELP WANTED. Reliable and Dependable must. Will train the right candidate. Waitstaff, Dishwasher & Prep and Line Cook. Apply in person at Hunkake Cafe 102 E 2nd Ave, Flandreau, SD 57028.

ERICKSEN SALVAGE. Buying old cars, trucks, scrap iron, old farm equipment, tin, and wire. Charlie Ericksen. Phone 605-2544654. TF627

The Moody County Resource Center

Holiday Hours: Thurs, Dec. 22nd Noon - 8 pm; Fri, Dec 23rd Closed; Sat, Dec 24th Closed; Mon, Dec 26th Closed;Tues, Dec 27th Noon - 8 pm; Wed, Dec 28th 10 am - 5 pm; Thurs, Dec 29th Noon - 8 pm; Fri, Dec 30th 10 am - 5 pm; Sat, Dec 31st 9 am2 pm; Mon, Jan 2nd Closed; Tues, Jan 3rd Noon - 8 pm.

GENERATORS FOR

SALE! BE PREPARED FOR ELECTRIC OUTAGES!! Coleman 4000 - $450. DEK 4550$650 $850 for both!! Call 605-997-3441 and leave a message. tfreg

ENSZ FENCING WILL DO CUSTOM PASTURE FENCING AND CORRAL FENCING. Tear out old, replace, or build new. FREE quotes. Call Tyler at 605530-3211.

If you are a Senior Citizen, and are having a hard time affording groceries, please come to The Breadbasket food pantry (202 E. 2nd Ave. Flandreau) on Thursdays in between 1:30 and 5. No need to feel embarrassed, we will treat you with respect, and explain things carefully. Questions? Please leave a message, and we will get back to you as soon as we are able to. 605-573-0935. tf629

Semi retired truck driver looking for blade operator position. Please text or call 605-633-0626.

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ADAM’S BUCKET SERVICE. TREE TRIMMING & REMOVAL, Stump Grinding, Storm damage I am insured. Call Adam at 605-864-9759 after 4 pm or leave message

Cash paid for junk vehicles. Paying up to $500 per vehicle. No title needed. Call or text 605-6515605. 11t810

TOTAL MAINTENANCE SYSTEMS, INC., 425 5TH AVENUE SOUTH, BROOKINGS SD 57006. PH. 1-605-692-9056. OUR CERTIFIED TECHNICIANS SPECIALIZE in tile, wood and concrete refinishing, fire and water restoration, carpet cleaning, ductwork cleaning, and upholstery cleaning. Free cost estimates on every job. “Total Maintenance, We don’t cut corners, we clean them.”

CALL YOST ELECTRIC Residential/Agricultural. Commercial/Industrial. 10 years experience. Licensed in South Dakota and Minnesota. Nathan Yost, Owner. 1026 110th Avenue, Elkton, SD 57026. Ph. 507-820-1540. nathanryost@gmail.com.

FOR SALE: POLLED HEREFORD BULLS STRAIN OF BULLS. Since 1920! “99 years in the making!” Nelson Polled Herefords. Tracy Minnesota. Call 507-6260239. tf1216

ADAM’S BUCKET SERVICE. TREE TRIMMING & REMOVAL, Stump Grinding, Storm damage I am insured. Call Adam at 605-864-9759 after 4 pm or leave message

STOLTZFUS TRUCK & AG. DOT Inspections. Sandblasting. Repair. Ph. 507-820-1015. tf34

The Moody County Resource Center Holiday Hours: Thurs, Dec. 22nd Noon - 8 pm; Fri, Dec 23rd Closed; Sat, Dec 24th Closed; Mon, Dec 26th Closed;Tues, Dec 27th Noon - 8 pm; Wed, Dec 28th 10 am - 5 pm; Thurs, Dec 29th Noon - 8 pm; Fri, Dec 30th 10 am - 5 pm; Sat, Dec 31st 9 am2 pm; Mon, Jan 2nd Closed; Tues, Jan 3rd Noon - 8 pm.

The Breadbasket food pantry is open Thursdays from 1:30 to 5 pm for Moody County residents (excluding the 5th Thursday of the month). PO Box 55,. Flandreau (605) 5730935 Please “like” us on Facebook for more information. tf93

La despensa de alimentos Breadbasket está abierta los jueves de 1:30 a 5 pm para los residentes del condado de Moody (excepto el quinto jueves del mes). PO Box 55, Flandreau (605) 573-0935 “Me gusta” en Facebook para obtener más información. tf93

MICHEL STUMP GRINDING. Free estimates. Fully insured. Haul away and back fill available. Residential and commercial. Call 605-413-9717

CALL PATRIOT ELECTRIC FOR ALL YOUR ELECTRICAL NEEDS !!! Commercial. Residential. Industrial. Farmstead. Patriot Electric, Flandreau, SD. 605997-3536. Don Peters & Brandon Peters. donp@ patriot-electricinc.com TF

DAVE’S APPLIANCE REPAIR. Dave Feske, Flandreau SD, Phone 605-997-3574. Call for all your Appliance Repair Needs! tf

ERICKSEN SALVAGE. Buying old cars, trucks, scrap iron, old farm equipment, tin, and wire. Charlie Ericksen. Phone 605-2544654. TF627

New two bedroom, two full baths, zero entry unit for rent. Open concept living, dining, and kitchen spaces and has an attached two stall garage. Snow removal and lawn care included. Call Steve for inquiries 605-530-1107.

Semi retired truck driver looking for blade operator position. Please text or call 605-633-0626. 4t14

MOBILE HOME LOTS FOR RENT IN FLANDREAU SD. $225 per month. Call Kale at 605-690-4797.tf713

Buying gold and silver. We buy scrap gold, silver, coins and jewelry and pay cash! Call or text 605-651-5605

HELP WANTED Reliable and Dependable a must. Will train the right candidate. Waitstaff, Dishwasher & Prep and Line Cook. Apply in person at Hunkake Cafe 102 E 2nd Ave, Flandreau, SD 57028.

Are you in need of new shingles?Call us for a no charge estimate for all your roofing needs. Shingling South Dakota for over 20 years. Call or text 605-651-5605.

CALL WES’S WELDING! Farm Repair, Custom Fabricating, Roll Bending, Stainless Steel & Aluminum Welding. For all your welding needs Call 605-8641891. tf1121

ENSZ FENCING WILL DO CUSTOM PASTURE FENCING AND CORRAL FENCING. Tear out old, replace, or build new. FREE quotes. Call Tyler at 605530-3211.

Welders wanted!!!

The Hay Manager located in Trent is hiring full-time and part-time positions. Contact Andy for more information: 605-6330038. 4t1214

TOTAL MAINTENANCE SYSTEMS, INC., 425 5TH AVENUE SOUTH, BROOKINGS SD 57006. PH. 1-605-692-9056. OUR CERTIFIED TECHNICIANS SPECIALIZE in tile, wood and concrete refinishing, fire and water restoration, carpet cleaning, ductwork cleaning, and upholstery cleaning. Free cost estimates on every job. “Total Maintenance, We don’t cut corners, we clean them.”

Dakota Joe Coffee Co is an independent small specialty gourmet coffee shop located in the Royal River Casino and Hotel. Stop in today! Mobile ordering soon available. TF1124

TOTAL MAINTENANCE SYSTEMS, INC., 425 5TH AVENUE SOUTH, BROOKINGS SD 57006. PH. 1-605-692-9056. OUR CERTIFIED TECHNICIANS SPECIALIZE in tile, wood and concrete refinishing, fire and water restoration, carpet cleaning, ductwork cleaning, and upholstery cleaning. Free cost estimates on every job. “Total Maintenance, We don’t cut corners, we clean them.”

USED OIL WANTED!!!! Call Scott at 605-9973291. tf119

Buying gold and silver. We buy scrap gold, silver, coins and jewelry and pay cash! Call or text 605-651-5605

Welders wanted!!! The Hay Manager located in Trent is hiring full-time and part-time positions. Contact Andy for more information: 605-6330038. 4t1214

If you are a Senior Citizen, and are having a hard time affording groceries, please come to The Breadbasket food pantry (202 E. 2nd Ave. Flandreau) on Thursdays in between 1:30 and 5. No need to feel embarrassed, we will treat you with respect, and explain things carefully. Questions? Please leave a message, and we will get back to you as soon as we are able to. 605-5730935. tf629

ERICKSEN SALVAGE. Buying old cars, trucks, scrap iron, old farm equipment, tin, and wire. Charlie Ericksen. Phone 605-2544654. TF627

HELP WANTED. Reliable and Dependable must. Will train the right candidate. Waitstaff, Dishwasher & Prep and Line Cook. Apply in person at Hunkake Cafe 102 E 2nd Ave, Flandreau, SD 57028.

CALL YOST ELECTRIC Residential/Agricultural. Commercial/Industrial. 10 years experience. Licensed in South Dakota and Minnesota. Nathan Yost, Owner. 1026 110th Avenue, Elkton, SD 57026. Ph. 507-820-1540. nathanryost@gmail.com.

ADAM’S BUCKET SERVICE. TREE TRIMMING & REMOVAL, Stump Grinding, Storm damage I am insured. Call Adam at 605-864-9759 after 4 pm or leave message

Welders wanted!!! The Hay Manager located in Trent is hiring full-time and part-time positions. Contact Andy for more information: 605-6330038. 4t1214

FOR SALE LABRADOODLE PUP. Female. 9 months old. Home raised. 605864-6029.. 2t1228

Chief Zach Weber, Sergeant Rob Neuenfeldt Officer Raleigh Burk, Officer Taylor White Officer Matt Joachims, Officer Eli Rupe Administrative Assistant Ruth Schramm

ESTATE LAND AUCTION

+/-156.03 Surveyed Acres of Productive Extremely Well Located Lyons Township Minnehaha County, SD Land – Located Adjacent to 2 County Highways Between Crooks & Lyons SD w/4 Rural

Housing Eligibilities

Due to the multifractioned number of beneficiaries, the Diane Holmes Family, LLC, have made the decision to offer this property at Public Auction with the Auction to be Held “On Site” at the Land near the Jct. of 467th Ave. & Grand Meadow Street; or from Lyons, SD (Central Farmers Coop Grain Terminal & Rosenbauer Fire Truck Mfg.) – approx. 1½ miles south on Co. Hwy. #143/467th Ave. to the NW Corner of the Land at the Jct. of Hwy. #122/254th St. and Hwy. #143/467th Ave.; from Crooks, SD – approx. ½ mile north on Co. Hwy. (470th Ave.) to the Hwy. Curve, then west 3 miles on 256th St. and 1½ miles north on 467th Ave. to the SW Corner of the land; or only approx. 9 miles northwest of Sioux Falls, SD.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2022

Sale Time: 10:00 AM

Auctioneer’s Note: Attention Row Crop Operators, Investors and Individ uals Seeking a Well Located Property with Excellent Housing Potential for Establishment of a Spectacular Rural Acreage Site or Multiple Hous ing Sites. This is an extremely well located parcel of land with a rolling terrain that lies adjacent to two County Hardsurfaced Highways and is conveniently located to Crooks, Lyons & Sioux Falls, SD, I-29, the Tri-Val ley School Complex & other area points of Interest. This auction presents a great opportunity to purchase a very well located parcel or parcels of land with an extremely high percentage tillable. According to Min nehaha County Planning and Zoning this property has 4 rural housing eligibilities. If you are in the market for a parcel of land with multiple appealing amenities that is a “Rare Find” in the Sioux Falls & Minnehaha County, SD marketplace, then mark your calendars and plan to inspect this property prior to sale day and plan to participate in this auction!

This Property Will Be Offered As – PARCEL #1 – The North +/-76.53 Acres; PARCEL #2 – The South +/-79.50 Acres or PARCELS #1 & #2 Combined – The +/-156.03 Acre Unit. This auction presents the opportunity to purchase par cel of land that has a superb location bordered by two County Highways, bordered on the north by Co, Hwy. #122 which is also 254th Street and on the west by Co. Hwy. #143 which is also 467th Ave. that has a multiplicity of other desirable ameni ties including a high percentage tillable, productive soils, a rolling terrain which af fords some areas well suited for use of the 4 remaining housing eligibilities attached to this property in accordance with Minnehaha County Planning & Zoning and a great location for commuting to and from the property and farm to market access for transportation and marketing of grains and more!! According to FSA info. this farm as a unit has approx.155.18 of farmland with 149.93 acres of cropland with an FSA 90.10 acre corn base and a 125 bu. PLC yield and a 57.10 acre soybean base with a 34 bu. PLC yield. According to the M’haha. Co. Assessor this property has an over all soil rating on the N½ NW¼ of .629 and on the S½ NW¼ of .721; comparatively information obtained from Surety Agri-Data, Inc. indicates the NW ¼ in its entirety has an overall soil productivity index of 67.4. The general topography of this land is gently rolling to somewhat undulating. The terrain of this land could present some areas that could provide some phenomenal locations for potential future housing development and use of the 4 rural housing eligibilities assigned to this property by M’haha. County Planning and Zoning – 2 available on the north 80 and 2 on the south 80 with 1 available & 1 by conditional use – buyers are invited to contact M’haha. Co. P&Z for specifics concerning the housing eligibilities. Currently there are 5 highway approaches into this land, although use of the existing or other ad ditional driveways will be subject to approval by the Minnehaha Co. Highway Dept. The sellers prior to or simultaneous with closing will grant a mutual access easement at the SW Corner of the property to benefit both the owners of the NW¼ and SW¼. Minnehaha Community Rural Water has existing lines located on the north side of 254th Street. And on the west side of 467th Ave. - Individuals with questions con cerning availability and costs for obtaining water should contact Minnehaha Rural Water @ 605-428-3374. The 2021 RE taxes payable in 2022 on this property were $1,316.08 on the N½ NW¼ and $2,044.04 on the S½ NW¼ for a combined total of $3,360.72. This is a very desirable parcel of land with housing possibilities and other appealing amenities that would make an excellent addition to an area row crop operation or investment.

LEGAL DESC.: The N½ NW¼, exc. Co. Auditor’s Lots H-1 & H-2, and the S½ NW¼, Exc. Co. Auditor’s Lot H-1, all in Sec. 29, T. 103N., R. 50W., (Lyons Twp.), Minnehaha Co., SD.

TERMS: CASH - A 10% nonrefundable earnest money payment on the day of the sale and the balance on or before February 16, 2023 with full possession for the 2023 crop year. Marketable Title will be conveyed and an Owner’s Title Insurance policy will be provided with the cost of the owner’s policy divided 50-50 between the buyer and seller. The Dell Rapids Law Firm will be the closing agent for this transaction, with the closing fees paid by the sellers. The acres being sold are based on the acres as determined by a survey as completed by Midwest Land Surveying, Inc., with the acres understood to be “more or less”. The sellers do not guarantee that existing fences lie on the true and correct boundary and any new fencing, if any, will be the responsibility of the buyer(s) pursuant to SD Law. All of the 2021 RE taxes due in 2022 in the amounts of $1,316.88 on the N½ NW¼ and $2,044.04 on the S½ NW¼, as well as all of the 2022 RE taxes payable in 2023 will be paid by the owners. This property is sold in “As Is Condition” and the informa tion contained herein is deemed to be correct, but is not guaranteed. The RE licensees in this transaction are acting as agents for the seller. This property is sold subject to existing easements, restrictions, reservations or highways of record, if any, as well as any or all Minnehaha County Zoning Ordinances. Sold subject to confirmation of the Manager of the Diane Holmes Family, LLC. This land has potential to provide exceptional cash flows and would make excellent addition to an area row crop operation and/or investment property. To make arrange ments for absentee bidding or for additional information see the Sutton Auction Website at www.suttonauction.com or contact the auctioneers.

Maintenance Worker

SUMMARY: Under general supervision, incumbent performs a variety of work in general maintenance and repair of Tribal buildings, facili;es, and equipment. Work to include: repair of buildings and grounds at various tribal facili;es/sites including carpentry, electrical, plumbing, glazier, masonry and pain;ng tasks. Will also include snow removal.

Qualifica8ons and Requirements:

1. Possession of a valid SD Driver’s license and insurable by FSST.

2. Must submit to a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening and P.L. 101-630

Background check.

3. Must be able to life up to 50lbs.

4. Experience in opera;ng large equipment such as tractors, skid steers, plows, excavators and other commercial vehicles.

Educa8on and/or Experience: High School diploma or GED required. One (1) years maintenance, custodial, construc;on work or related job fields preferred.

Must submit to a P.L. 101-630 background check and pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Applica;ons are available at the FSST Tribal Office or apply online at www.santeesioux.com May a]ach resume to Tribal Applica;on. Preference in filing vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with Indian Preference Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC, Sec;on 472). Verifica;on must be submi]ed with the applica;on if claiming Indian Preference. Considera;on will be given to non-Indian applicants in the absence of qualified Indian Preference eligible.

Direct ques;ons to Tribal Human Resources Department at 605-997-3891 or email HR@fsst.org

Custodian

Job Description: The custodian is responsible for the day-to-day cleanliness, house and grounds keeping of the Tribal buildings such as Tribal Courts, Tribal Childcare program, Wico Icaga Otipi Community Center, Natural Resources, and the Tribal Office building. The custodian will also take emergency clean up calls and maintain a daily log book. This position is responsible for scheduling weekly and/or monthly deep cleaning projects for all of the listed tribal buildings under the supervision of the Maintenance Facilities Manager. Performs routine checks for cleanliness, safety and repairs, and completes repetitive tasks on a continuous basis as needed.

Qualifications & Requirements:

1. Possession of a valid SD Driver’s license and insurable by the FSST.

2. Must submit to a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening and P.L. 101-630 background check.

3. Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.

4. Ability to handle multiple and repetitive tasks on a routine basis as well as handle occasional clean up emergencies and deep cleaning scheduling/completion.

Education & Experience: Applicant must have a High School Diploma or G.E.D. One year of custodial specialized training and/or experience preferred.

Must submit to a P.L. 101-630 background check and pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.

Applica?ons are available at the FSST Tribal Office or apply online at www.santeesioux.com May aHach resume to Tribal Applica?on.

Preference in filing vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with Indian Preference Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC, Sec?on 472). Verifica?on must be submiHed with the applica?on if claiming Indian Preference. Considera?on will be given to non-Indian applicants in the absence of qualified Indian Preference eligible.

Direct ques?ons to Tribal Human Resources Department 605-997-3891 or email HR@fsst.org.

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Position: Chief Human Resources Officer Department: Human Resources Location: Tribal Headquarters, Flandreau, South Dakota Reports To: Tribal President Hours: Full Time – Exempt

Salary: Negotiable Based On Experience

Education Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Management, Business, or other relevant study. (Juris Doctorate Preferred)

Application Period: August 1, 2022 until August 15, 2022 or until filled

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Tribal President, the Chief Human Resources Officer (“CHRO”) is responsible for strategically managing and leading the Human Resources and employees benefit functions of the Tribe, the Tribe’s Health Clinic, and all Tribal Businesses. The CHRO plans and implements Human Resource and employee benefit policies, and updates them periodically. CHRO ensures that all organizational personnel actions are carried out properly, strictly adhering to tribal and federal laws, and ethical standards. The position also ensures that employee benefits are actively managed and compliant.

LICENSES

- Possess a current and valid State driver's license with a record acceptable to FSST’s Insurance carrier.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

- Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in management or human resources plus four (4) years relevant experience preferred. Relevant experience may substitute for bachelor’s degree.

- Any combination of related education and/or related experience will be considered if the candidate possesses the demonstrated ability.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe Roxee Johnson Acting CHRO Roxee.Johnson@ihs.gov P.O. Box 283 Flandreau, SD 57028 Phone: (605) 997-3891

Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe

1 – FT Controller – Finance

Opens: 8/31/22

Open un=l filled

Summary; the Controller is responsible for the day to day repor3ng and management. This includes the annual audit process, grant management =, government financial repor3ng, cash flow management, budge3ng and forecas3ng and supervision of assigned accoun3ng and finance staff in the Tribal government segment.

Educa=on and/or experience: Must possess a four (4) year degree in accoun3ng or finance, CPA plus, 3+ years of progressively responsible experience in an accoun3ng environment with direct experience or exposure to governmental accoun3ng, 1+ years of experience with personnel management, ability to communicate effec3vely, both wriLen and verbal. Strong computer skills including a preferred accoun3ng soOware program(s), be a self-starter and work autonomously. A history of working with Tribal governments or non-profit en33es in this capacity is a requirement.

Must submit to a background check and pre-employment drug and alcohol screening Applications are available at the FSST Tribal Office or apply online at www.santeesioux.com

May attach resume to Tribal Application Preference in filing vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with Indian Preference Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC, Section 472). Verification must be submitted with the application if claiming Indian Preference. Consideration will be given to non-Indian applicants in the absence of qualified Indian Preference eligible

Direct questions to Tribal Human Resources Department 605-997-3891 or email HR@fsst.org

Tribal

Mike and Jackie Skroch

HOLIDAY HOURS CHRISTMAS EVE: 6AM-5PM CHRISTMAS DAY 8:30AM-Noon

Deb Feske

December 2, 2022

To Whom It May Concern:

The Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe (the “Tribe”) is in the process of taking bids for parcels of land that have leases expiring in Moody County, South Dakota.

FLANDREAU SANTEE SIOUX TRIBE SEEKING BIDS

The Tribe is seeking bids for the following parcels of land located in Moody County, South Dakota:

Legal Descriptions

Type of Land Acres

Crop 142 W1/2, SW1/4, SE ¼ of Section 10, T107N, R48W Pasture 9 W1/2, NE ¼ of Section 16, T107N, R48W Pasture 90 SE1/4, NW1/4 of Section 13, T107N, R48W Pasture 21

SE ¼ of Section 9, T107N, R48W

- Bids will open on Monday, December 12, 2022 at 10:00 A.M.

- Bids will close on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at 5:00 P.M.

- All land lease bid forms can be picked up, and dropped off at the Tribal Office located at 603 W. Broad Ave., Flandreau, SD 57028.

- Completed bits must specify the proposed lease term (2 -5 years), and the price per acre bid. Bids will be opened on Thursday, January 5, 2023 at 10:00 A.M. and all are welcome.

- Other Federal and Tribal terms may apply.

- All bids are subject to the approval of the Tribe.

Korea, but anywhere during these years: June 25, 1950 -July 27, 1953, please let us know. We are planning a special presentation on July 4th, 2023 to honor any living veterans of the Korean War, so we encourage you to reach out if you have any information that may be included. We are also looking for any photos of or taken by the service men/women, and artifacts for a museum display. If you have anything that you would be willing to donate or place on loan for a designated time during next year, please contact our director, Caitlyn Drietz, at the museum.

ESTATE LAND AUCTION

Choice +/-134.94 Acres of Eden Township Pipestone County Minnesota Land

We will offer this high caliber parcel of land “On Site” at the land - Located from Pipestone, MN – approx. 5 miles west on Hwy. #30 and 5 miles south on Co. Hwy #13 (20th Ave.) to the Northwest Corner of the land at the Jct. of 20th Ave. & 51st St.; from Ihlen, MN (Jct. Hwy. #23 & Co. Hwy. #2 or 41st St.) – approx. 3 miles west and 1 mile north on Co. Hwy. #13 (20th Ave.) to the NW corner of the land; from Flandreau, SD - 3 miles south on Hwy. #13, approx. 6½ miles east on Hwy. #34 to the SD/MN State Line – continue approx. 2 miles east on Hwy. MN #30, to 20th Ave. (Co. Hwy. #13) & 5 miles south on Co. Hwy #13 (20th Ave.) to the NW Corner of the land; or from Trent, SD – 12 miles east on 240th St & 1 mile north on 20th Ave.

MONDAY, JANUARY 9, 2023 SALE

TIME: 10:00 AM

AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: The Heirs of Henry “Hank” & Verona Weets have made the difficult decision to offer this +/-134.94 acre farm which has been in the Peterson/Weets Family for over 90 years at public auction. This auction presents the opportunity to purchase a highly productive parcel of land with a high percentage tillable that is located in the Garden Spot of Southwestern Minnesota. This farm has an excellent location to nearby highway accesses and is within approx. 6 miles of the Cargill and the CHS Jasper Grain Terminals, as well as other area grain markets and livestock facilities. If you are in the market for an excellent parcel of Pipestone County MN Land to add to an area row crop farming operation or as an investment, then make plans to inspect this property and be in attendance at this auction!

THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD WITH THE PURCHASER TO RECEIVE FULL POSSESSION TO FARM OR LEASE OF THIS LAND FOR THE 2023 CROP YEAR. This farm consists of +/-134.94 acres of Choice High Quality Productive Cropland with an Extremely High Percentage Tillable & Superb Soils. This +/-134.94 acre parcel of land will be offered as a unit. This farm has tremendous eye appeal and has a level to gently rolling topography and high quality soils. According to FSA information this farm is stated to contain 133.03 acres of farmland with 128.19 acres cropland with a 62.1 acre corn base with a 151 bu. PLC yield and a 55.4 acre soybean base with a 42 bu. PLC yield and is enrolled under the ARC County Election of the USDA farm program for Corn & Soybeans. According to Pipestone County Assessor’s information this farm broken into two parcels with Parcel #04.007.035 being the west +/-55.18 acres with a CER of 77.41 with NonHomestead RE taxes payable in 2022 of $2,406.00 & Parcel #04.007.0200 being the east +/-79.76 acres with a CER of 75.31 with Non-Homestead RE taxes payable in 2022 of $3,552.00. Information obtained from Surety Agri-Data, Inc. indicates this land as a whole has an extremely high weighted soil rating of 97.5, with the predominate soils comprised of Class I & II soils. The general topography of this land is level to gently rolling. The farmability of this land has been enhanced by the installation of drain tile in sectors of this land at various times throughout the last +/15 years – with approx. 5,485’ of tile throughout sectors of the farm, and additional drainage is provided by 2 small grassed waterways.

ABBREVIATED LEGAL DESC.: The W½ NW¼, Less a +/-24.58 acre acreage (+/55.18 Acres) and the E½ NW¼ (+/-79.76 Acres), all in Sec. 7, T. 105N., R. 46W., (Eden Twp.), Pipestone County, MN, containing 134.94 Total Acres M/L.

TERMS: Cash - A 10% nonrefundable earnest money payment sale day and balance on or before Feb. 24, 2023, with full possession at closing for the 2023 crop year. Marketable Title will be conveyed and an abstract of title continued to date will be provided to the buyer for examination prior to closing. The closing agent’s fee (O’Neill & Barduson Law) to be paid by the sellers. All of the RE taxes payable in 2022 will be paid by the sellers with the buyer(s) to be responsible for payment of all of the RE taxes due & payable in 2023. The sellers do not warranty or guarantee that existing fences lie on the true boundary and any new fencing, if any, will be the responsibility of the purchaser pursuant to MN statutes. FSA cropland acres, yields, bases & other information are estimated and subject to County Committee approval. This property is being sold based on the acres as stated on county assessor’s records, with the acres understood to be “more or less”. This property is sold subject to existing easements, restrictions, reservations or highways of record, if any, as well as any or all applicable county zoning ordinances. Information contained herein is deemed to be correct, but is not guaranteed. The RE licensees/auctioneers in this transaction stipulate that they are acting as agents for the sellers. Sold subject to confirmation of the Owners.

Land of this caliber seldom becomes available on the market and has potential to provide exceptional crop production and would make an excellent addition to an area row crop or crop/livestock operation and/or as investment property, as this land has high caliber productive soils exhibited by the extremely high overall soil rating of a 97.5. For additional information pertaining to this property see the Sutton Auction Website at www.suttonauction.com. For other questions or to make arrangements for absentee bidding, contact the auctioneers.

HEIRS OF HENRY “HANK” & VERONA WEETS

Steven Weets & David Weets

O’Neill & Barduson Law Firm – Attorney & Closing Agent for the Owners – Pipestone, MN - ph. 507-825-4266

CHUCK SUTTON - Auctioneer & Land Broker – Pipestone Realty LLC- MN Auct. Lic. #59-26 - Sioux Falls, SD - ph. 605-336-6315 & Pipestone, MN – ph. 507-825-3389; DEAN STOLTENBERG – RE Salesperson & Auctioneer - Lic. #59-38 - Jasper, MN - ph. 507-348-7352; JARED SUTTON, CAI – RE Salesperson & Auctioneer - Lic. #59-72 – Flandreau, SD – ph. 605-864-8527; ARLO JURRENS – RE Broker & Auctioneer – Legacy Auction & Realty – Elkton, SD – 605—695-8798

LAND AUCTION

+/-74.8 Acres of Franklin Twp. Lake Co., SD Land with a High Percentage Tillable - This land will be Sold Subject to a Cash Lease for the 2023 Crop Year

We will offer the following real property at auction “On Site” at the land located from Madison, SD – (Prostrollo Corner) – approx. 1½ miles east on Hwy. 34 to the Jct. of Hwy. #19, approx. 4½ miles south on Hwy. #19, 1 mile east on 239th St. and ¼ mile north 458th Ave. to the SW Corner of the land; or from the Franklin Corner on Hwy. #19 – 2 miles north on Hwy. #19, 1 mile east on 239th St. and ¼ mile north 458th Ave.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4, 2023 SALE TIME: 10:00 AM

This +/-74.8 acre farm will be offered as a unit (note the acreage site in the NW Corner is not included in the parcel being sold). This auction awards the opportunity to purchase a very nice +/-74.8 acre parcel of land with an extremely high percentage tillable that is situated in a prominent agricultural area lying between Madison and Chester, SD in Lake County, SD. FSA information on this parcel of land being sold is slightly overstated as it includes approx. 3 acres that is within the acreage site owned by a family member, thus the cropland and base acres will be subject to a minor adjustment, although presently this property as a whole was indicated to contain a total of 79.92 acres of farmland with approx. 78.01 acres of cropland with a 37.16 acre corn base with a 102 bu. PLC yield and a 37.14 acre soybean base with a 34 bu. PLC yield and has been enrolled under the ARC County Election of the USDA Farm Program, although the FSA information will be subject to an FSA reconstitution. The general topography of this land is level to gently rolling. According to the Lake Co. Assessor as a 78.99 acre parcel prior to a recent survey of the excluded acreage site, this land had an Overall Soil Rating of .698; comparatively Surety Agri-Data info. indicates this land as a whole and prior to the acreage survey had a soil rating of 71.4. This land is sold subject to seller enhanced cash rent for 2023, with the new buyer to receive a seller’s enhanced rental amount of $250.00 per acre on 74.8 acres for a total of $18,700.00, which will be credited to the buyer at closing, with the lease expiring on Feb. 28, 2024. The 2021 RE taxes payable in 2022 on this land were $1,598.86. This is a parcel of land that is well suited to serve as a nice addition to an area row crop farming operation or investment.

Legal Desc.: The N½ SW¼, Exc. Lot 1 of One Son’s Addition, in Sec. 2, T. 105N., R. 52W., (Franklin Twp.), Lake Co., SD, Containing 74.8 Acres M/L.

TERMS: Cash – A 10% non-refundable earnest money payment sale day and the balance on or before Feb.22, 2023 with landlord’s possession subject to the existing farm lease for the 2023 crop year which expires on Feb 28, 2024. Marketable title will be conveyed with an owner’s title insurance policy provided with the cost divided 50-50 between the buyer and seller. The Ericsson Law Office will be the closing agent for this transaction with the closing fees to be paid by the sellers. All of the 2022 RE taxes payable in 2023 will be paid by the sellers, with the buyer to be responsible for all of the 2023 RE taxes payable in 2024. The total acres in this property are calculated based on the stated acres on the County Tax Records – calculated as 80 acres less the 5.2 surveyed acres in the acreage site leaving a remainder of 74.8 acres in the parcel being sold, with the acres understood to be “more or less”. The sellers do not warranty or guarantee that the existing fences lie on the on the true and correct boundary and new fencing, if any, will be the responsibility of the purchaser pursuant to SD law, with the exception that fencing around the acreage, if desired, will be the responsibility of the acreage owner. FSA cropland, yields, bases & other information is estimated and not guaranteed and will be subject to an FSA Reconstitution and are Subject to County Committee Approval. Information contained herein is deemed to be correct but is not guaranteed. This property is sold in “AS IS” CONDITION and subject to any existing easements, restrictions, reservations or highways of record if any, as well as any or all Lake County Zoning Ordinances. The RE licensees in this transaction are acting as agents for the agent for the owners. Sold subject to confirmation of the owner. To view aerial maps, soils data and other information concerning this property see www.suttonauction.com or to make arrangements for absentee bidding or other information contact the auctioneers.

SYLVIA S. PAINTER TRUST, Owner

Richard L. Ericsson – Ericsson Law Office, Prof. LLC - Attorney & Closing Agent for the Seller

CHUCK SUTTON - Auctioneer & Land Broker - Sioux Falls, SDph. 605-336-6315 & Flandreau, SD – ph. 605-997-3777.

WAYNE BESSMAN – RE Auctioneer – Madison, SD –ph. 605-270-4980

JARED SUTTON, CAI – Auctioneer & RE Broker Associate