Legals & Public Notices: January 2, 2026
City of Sioux Falls, City of Baltic, Minnehaha County, Lincoln County, Name Changes, Notices to Creditors, Foreclosure Sales, Summons, Disbarment Notice, Unclaimed Cash Forfeiture
CITY OF SIOUX FALLS
PUBLISH: Jan. 2 & Jan. 9, 2026
BID REQUEST NO.: 26-1016
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
The City of Sioux Falls, SD, requests formal bids for Concrete Repairs for 2026 Overlay Program Project 1 – Various Locations.
To participate, you must be registered as a vendor on the e-procurement portal. Register at siouxfalls.bonfirehub.com by selecting “New Vendor Registration” next to the login tab. After you have registered, navigate to the Open Public Opportunities tab to view this invitation for bid. Bids will be electronically submitted through the e-procurement portal and will be received by the portal not later than 2 p.m., Central time, January 22, 2026. Bids will be publicly opened and read at 3 p.m., Central time, City Hall, 224 W. 9th St., Sioux Falls, SD 57104. You may watch the bid opening virtually via Webex by utilizing information and links located at www.siouxfalls.gov/business-permits/bids-procurement/purchasing-bid-opening.
It is the bidder’s responsibility to check the e-procurement portal for any changes or updates to the Invitation to Bid, which will be in the form of an addendum posted to the portal.
Telegraphic, fax, email, and hand-delivered responses will not be accepted unless specifically authorized in the terms and conditions of the Invitation to Bid.
The City of Sioux Falls reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive technicalities, and make award(s) as deemed to be in the best interest of Sioux Falls, SD.
Published twice on Jan. 2 & Jan. 9, 2026, at the approximate cost of $32.49, and may be viewed free of charge at www.sdpublicnotices.com or TheDakotaScout.com.
PUBLISH: Jan. 2 & Jan. 9, 2026
BID REQUEST NO.: 26-1015
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
The City of Sioux Falls, SD, requests formal bids for Veterans Parkway – Pavement Marking Improvements.
To participate, you must be registered as a vendor on the e-procurement portal. Register at siouxfalls.bonfirehub.com by selecting “New Vendor Registration” next to the login tab. After you have registered, navigate to the Open Public Opportunities tab to view this invitation for bid. Bids will be electronically submitted through the e-procurement portal and will be received by the portal not later than 2 p.m., Central time, January 22, 2026. Bids will be publicly opened and read at 3 p.m., Central time, City Hall, 224 W. 9th St., Sioux Falls, SD 57104. You may watch the bid opening virtually via Webex by utilizing information and links located at www.siouxfalls.gov/business-permits/bids-procurement/purchasing-bid-opening.
It is the bidder’s responsibility to check the e-procurement portal for any changes or updates to the Invitation to Bid, which will be in the form of an addendum posted to the portal.
Telegraphic, fax, email, and hand-delivered responses will not be accepted unless specifically authorized in the terms and conditions of the Invitation to Bid.
The City of Sioux Falls reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive technicalities, and make award(s) as deemed to be in the best interest of Sioux Falls, SD.
Published twice on Jan. 2 & Jan. 9, 2026, at the approximate cost of $31.90, and may be viewed free of charge at www.sdpublicnotices.com or TheDakotaScout.com.
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PUBLISH: Jan. 2 & Jan. 9, 2026
BID REQUEST NO.: 26-1013A
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
The City of Sioux Falls, SD, requests formal bids for Sioux Falls Convention Center Roof Drain Repair - REBID.
To participate, you must be registered as a vendor on the e-procurement portal. Register at siouxfalls.bonfirehub.com by selecting “New Vendor Registration” next to the login tab. After you have registered, navigate to the Open Public Opportunities tab to view this invitation for bid. Bids will be electronically submitted through the e-procurement portal and will be received by the portal not later than 2 p.m., Central time, January 15, 2026. Bids will be publicly opened and read at 3 p.m., Central time, City Hall, 224 W. 9th St., Sioux Falls, SD 57104. You may watch the bid opening virtually via Webex by utilizing information and links located at www.siouxfalls.gov/business-permits/bids-procurement/purchasing-bid-opening.
It is the bidder’s responsibility to check the e-procurement portal for any changes or updates to the Invitation to Bid, which will be in the form of an addendum posted to the portal.
Telegraphic, fax, email, and hand-delivered responses will not be accepted unless specifically authorized in the terms and conditions of the Invitation to Bid.
The City of Sioux Falls reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive technicalities, and make award(s) as deemed to be in the best interest of Sioux Falls, SD.
Published twice on Jan. 2 & Jan. 9, 2026, at the approximate cost of $33.07, and may be viewed free of charge at www.sdpublicnotices.com or TheDakotaScout.com.
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PUBLISH: Jan. 2 & Jan. 9, 2026
BID REQUEST NO.: 26-1007
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
The City of Sioux Falls, SD, requests formal bids for Minnesota Avenue Phase 2 – 2nd Street to 7th Street.
To participate, you must be registered as a vendor on the e-procurement portal. Register at siouxfalls.bonfirehub.com by selecting “New Vendor Registration” next to the login tab. After you have registered, navigate to the Open Public Opportunities tab to view this invitation for bid. Bids will be electronically submitted through the e-procurement portal and will be received by the portal not later than 2 p.m., Central time, January 22, 2026. Bids will be publicly opened and read at 3 p.m., Central time, City Hall, 224 W. 9th St., Sioux Falls, SD 57104. You may watch the bid opening virtually via Webex by utilizing information and links located at www.siouxfalls.gov/business-permits/bids-procurement/purchasing-bid-opening.
It is the bidder’s responsibility to check the e-procurement portal for any changes or updates to the Invitation to Bid, which will be in the form of an addendum posted to the portal.
Telegraphic, fax, email, and hand-delivered responses will not be accepted unless specifically authorized in the terms and conditions of the Invitation to Bid.
The City of Sioux Falls reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive technicalities, and make award(s) as deemed to be in the best interest of Sioux Falls, SD.
Published twice on Jan. 2 & Jan. 9, 2026, at the approximate cost of $33.07, and may be viewed free of charge at www.sdpublicnotices.com or TheDakotaScout.com.
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PUBLISH: Jan. 2 & Jan. 9, 2026
BID REQUEST NO.: 26-1006
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
The City of Sioux Falls, SD, requests formal bids for 57th Street Water Tower Reconditioning.
To participate, you must be registered as a vendor on the e-procurement portal. Register at siouxfalls.bonfirehub.com by selecting “New Vendor Registration” next to the login tab. After you have registered, navigate to the Open Public Opportunities tab to view this invitation for bid. Bids will be electronically submitted through the e-procurement portal and will be received by the portal not later than 2 p.m., Central time, January 22, 2026. Bids will be publicly opened and read at 3 p.m., Central time, City Hall, 224 W. 9th St., Sioux Falls, SD 57104. You may watch the bid opening virtually via Webex by utilizing information and links located at www.siouxfalls.gov/business-permits/bids-procurement/purchasing-bid-opening.
A mandatory Pre-Bid Conference Call will be held at 1:30 PM, on January 14, 2026. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the scope of the project with the Owner’s representatives, Engineer & prospective bidders. An on-site visit can be arranged for bidders by contacting the Engineer. This meeting is a mandatory pre-requisite to submitting a bid. Interested bidders shall call 1-612-351-3093 and use Access Code 434056 to join the call.
It is the bidder’s responsibility to check the e-procurement portal for any changes or updates to the Invitation to Bid, which will be in the form of an addendum posted to the portal.
Telegraphic, fax, email, and hand-delivered responses will not be accepted unless specifically authorized in the terms and conditions of the Invitation to Bid.
The City of Sioux Falls reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive technicalities, and make award(s) as deemed to be in the best interest of Sioux Falls, SD.
Published twice on Jan. 2 & Jan. 9, 2026, at the approximate cost of $42.35, and may be viewed free of charge at www.sdpublicnotices.com or TheDakotaScout.com.
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PUBLISH: Jan. 2 & Jan. 9, 2026
BID REQUEST NO. 26-0017
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
The City of Sioux Falls, SD, requests formal bids for Smoke Alarms and Combination Smoke Alarm Carbon Monoxide Detectors..
To participate, you must be registered as a vendor in the e-procurement portal. Register at the e-procurement portal by selecting “Register” next to the login tab. After you have registered, navigate to the Open Public Opportunities tab to view this invitation for bid. Bids will be electronically submitted through the e-procurement portal and will be received by the portal not later than 2 p.m., Central time, January 15, 2026. Immediately thereafter, the bids will be publicly opened and read at 3 p.m., Central time, City Hall, 224 W. 9th St., Sioux Falls, SD 57104. You may watch the bid opening virtually via Webex by utilizing information and links located at www.siouxfalls.gov/purchasing.
It is the vendor’s responsibility to check the e-procurement portal for any changes or updates to the invitation for bid, which will be in the form of an addendum posted to the e-procurement portal.
Telegraphic, fax, email, and hand-delivered responses will not be accepted unless specifically authorized in the terms and conditions of the solicitation.
The City of Sioux Falls reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive technicalities, and make award(s) as deemed to be in the best interest of Sioux Falls, SD.
Published twice on Jan. 2 & Jan. 9, 2026, at the approximate cost of $32.49, and may be viewed free of charge at www.sdpublicnotices.com or TheDakotaScout.com.
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PUBLISH: Dec. 26, 2025 & Jan. 2, 2026
BID REQUEST NO.: 26-1021
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
The City of Sioux Falls, SD, requests formal bids for City of Sioux Falls Bus Depot Renovation.
To participate, you must be registered as a vendor on the e-procurement portal. Register at siouxfalls.bonfirehub.com by selecting “New Vendor Registration” next to the login tab. After you have registered, navigate to the Open Public Opportunities tab to view this invitation for bid. Bids will be electronically submitted through the e-procurement portal and will be received by the portal not later than 2 p.m., Central time, January 15, 2026. Bids will be publicly opened and read at 3 p.m., Central time, City Hall, 224 W. 9th St., Sioux Falls, SD 57104. You may watch the bid opening virtually via Webex by utilizing information and links located at www.siouxfalls.gov/business-permits/bids-procurement/purchasing-bid-opening.
A Pre-Bid Meeting will be held on January 6, 2026, at 1:30 PM. The meeting will take place at the Bus Depot, located at 120 E. 11th Street, Sioux Falls, SD 57104 and interested bidders shall meet in the main lobby. This is an important meeting for interested bidders but is not a mandatory prerequisite to submitting a bid.
It is the bidder’s responsibility to check the e-procurement portal for any changes or updates to the Invitation to Bid, which will be in the form of an addendum posted to the portal.
Telegraphic, fax, email, and hand-delivered responses will not be accepted unless specifically authorized in the terms and conditions of the Invitation to Bid.
The City of Sioux Falls reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive technicalities, and make award(s) as deemed to be in the best interest of Sioux Falls, SD.
Published twice on Dec. 26, 2025 & Jan. 2, 2026, at the approximate cost of $38.87, and may be viewed free of charge at www.sdpublicnotices.com or TheDakotaScout.com.
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PUBLISH: Dec. 26, 2025 & Jan. 2, 2026
BID REQUEST NO.: 26-1025
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
The City of Sioux Falls, SD, requests formal bids for Westside Recreation Center – Roof Maintenance and Replacement.
To participate, you must be registered as a vendor on the e-procurement portal. Register at siouxfalls.bonfirehub.com by selecting “New Vendor Registration” next to the login tab. After you have registered, navigate to the Open Public Opportunities tab to view this invitation for bid. Bids will be electronically submitted through the e-procurement portal and will be received by the portal not later than 2 p.m., Central time, January 15, 2026. Bids will be publicly opened and read at 3 p.m., Central time, City Hall, 224 W. 9th St., Sioux Falls, SD 57104. You may watch the bid opening virtually via Webex by utilizing information and links located at www.siouxfalls.gov/business-permits/bids-procurement/purchasing-bid-opening.
A Pre-Bid Meeting will be held on January 5, 2026, at 1 PM. The meeting will take place at the Westside Recreation Center, located at 8701 W. 32nd Street, Sioux Falls, SD 57106. This is an important meeting for interested bidders but is not a mandatory prerequisite to submitting a bid.
It is the bidder’s responsibility to check the e-procurement portal for any changes or updates to the Invitation to Bid, which will be in the form of an addendum posted to the portal.
Telegraphic, fax, email, and hand-delivered responses will not be accepted unless specifically authorized in the terms and conditions of the Invitation to Bid.
The City of Sioux Falls reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive technicalities, and make award(s) as deemed to be in the best interest of Sioux Falls, SD.
Published twice on Dec. 26, 2025 & Jan. 2, 2026, at the approximate cost of $38.87, and may be viewed free of charge at www.sdpublicnotices.com or TheDakotaScout.com.
BALTIC
PUBLISH: Jan. 2, 2026
ORDINANCE NO. 322
CITY OF BALTIC, SOUTH DAKOTA
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MANNER FOR CALLLING SPECIAL MEETINGS.
BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALTIC, MINNEHAHA COUNTY, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA, AS FOLLOWS:
That Section §30.03 of the Municipal Ordinances of Baltic, SD, be amended to read as follows:
§ 30.03 REGULAR MEETINGS.
On the second Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. the City Council shall meet at the City Hall or other designated place, to consider, take under advisement, and act upon such business as may come before it. The Council may adjourn, postpone, or otherwise reschedule the regular meeting. Special meetings may be held at the call of the Mayor or by any two Council Members at any time, to consider such matters as may be specified in the call for the meeting.
First Reading: December 12, 2025
Second Reading: December 22, 2025
Passage and Adoption: December 22, 2025
Publication: January 2, 2026
Effective Date: January 22, 2026
Brian McGreevy, Mayor
ATTEST:
Lauren Utecht
Municipal Finance Officer
Published once on Jan. 2, 2026, at the approximate cost of $17.39, and may be viewed free of charge at www.sdpublicnotices.com or TheDakotaScout.com.
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PUBLISH: Jan. 2, 2026
UNAPPROVED MINUTES BALTIC CITY COUNCIL MEETING
December 22, 2025, 7:00 PM BALTIC CITY HALL 130 ST. OLAF AVENUE BALTIC, SOUTH DAKOTA
The regular meeting of the City Council was held at 7:00 p.m. on December 22, 2025. Council members answered roll call with Eric Comes, Edward Clark-Jessen, Brian McGreevy, Attorney Patrick Glover, Nikki Oien, & Steve Boeve. Also in attendance was Finance Officer Lauren Utecht and Public Works Supervisor, Dusty Lau. The meeting was called to order and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
1. Approval / Amendment of Agenda
Agenda Approved as is
2. Approval of Minutes
Nikki Oien made a motion by council to approve November 17, 2025, December 1, 2025, and December 12, 2025, Regular Meeting Minutes, Steve Boeve seconded, motion carried.
3. Claims Payable
No claims to be approved.
4. Public Comment
No one came forward for public time.
5. Public Works Update
Public Works Supervisor, Dusty Lau gave Public Works Update. Paul Osthus started 12/22/2025 as Public Works Assistant. The Legion Leak is completed and filled. Snow removal has continued as expected.
6. Finance Update
Finance Officer Harrington gave an update on 2025 Budgets.
7. Legal/Council/Mayor Update
Nikki Oien presented Volunteer(s) of the year award to The Baltic Legion.
9. Old Business
No Old Business was addressed at this time.
10. New Business
Finance Officer Lauren Utecht presented the second reading for Ordinance No. 22- Meeting Day Change. Edward Clark-Jessen made a motion to approve. Eric Comes seconded. All Ayes, motion carried.
11. ISG – Engineering Report
ISG gave end of year update on the following: Oak & Ash
Main Lift Station TAP Grant
5th St. Improvements
8. Executive Session
Oien made a motion to go into Executive Session at 7:34 pm, Boeve seconded, all ayes, motion carried. McGreevy took the Council out of Executive Session at 8:37 pm.
Adjournment
Steve Boeve made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:40 pm, Nikki Oien seconded, motion carried. Meeting adjourned.
Published once on Jan. 2, 2026, at the approximate cost of $26.10, and may be viewed free of charge at www.sdpublicnotices.com or TheDakotaScout.com.
MINNEHAHA COUNTY
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PUBLISH: Jan. 2, 2026
NOTICE OF HEARING
Notice is hereby given that at a meeting of the Minnehaha County Planning Commission to be held at 7:00 p.m. on January 26, 2026, in the Commission Room of the County Administration Building, 415 N Dakota Ave., Sioux Falls, SD., there will be a public hearing to consider the following:
REZONE from the A-1 Agricultural District to the Ransom Planned Development District, property legally described as Tract B & Tract C Schreurs’ Addition (Ex. H-1) S½ SE¼ Section 23 T103N-R49W Sverdrup Township, Minnehaha County, SD.
All interested persons may appear and be heard.
Meeting Assistance: Accommodations for meetings will be provided for persons with disabilities upon request. Please contact the County Commission Office at (605) 367-4206 (Voice or TDD) 24 hours in advance of the meeting.
Published once on Jan. 2, 2026, at the approximate cost of $11.60, and may be viewed free of charge at www.sdpublicnotices.com or TheDakotaScout.com.
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PUBLISH: Jan. 2, 2026
NOTICE OF HEARING
Notice is hereby given that at a meeting of the Minnehaha County Planning Commission to be held at 7:00 p.m. on January 26, 2026 in the Commission Room of the County Administration Building, 415 N Dakota Ave., Sioux Falls, SD., there will be a public hearing to consider the following:
REZONE from the A-1 Agricultural District to the C Commercial District, property legally described as the Lots 2 Milstead Addition in the NE¼ SE¼ of Section 21 T101-R51W, Minnehaha County, SD.
All interested persons may appear and be heard.
Meeting Assistance: Accommodations for meetings will be provided for persons with disabilities upon request. Please contact the County Commission Office at (605) 367-4206 (Voice or TDD) 24 hours in advance of the meeting.
Published once on Jan. 2, 2026, at the approximate cost of $10.95, and may be viewed free of charge at www.sdpublicnotices.com or TheDakotaScout.com.
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PUBLISH: Jan. 2, 2026
NOTICE OF HEARING
Notice is hereby given that at a Joint meeting of the Minnehaha County and City of Sioux Falls Planning Commissions to be held at 7:00 p.m. on January 26, 2026 in the Commission Room of the County Administration Building, 415 N Dakota Ave., Sioux Falls, SD, there will be a public hearing to consider the following amendments to the Revised Joint Zoning Ordinance for Minnehaha County and the City of Sioux Falls.
REZONE from the A1-Agricultural District to the C-Commercial District, property legally described as Lots 1 & 2 Sundermann Addition in the S½ SE¼ Section 26 T102-R50W, Minnehaha County, SD.
All interested persons may appear and be heard.
Meeting Assistance: Accommodations for meetings will be provided for persons with disabilities upon request. Please contact the County Commission Office at (605) 367-4206 (Voice or TDD) 24 hours in advance of the meeting.
Published once on Jan. 2, 2026, at the approximate cost of $12.24, and may be viewed free of charge at www.sdpublicnotices.com or TheDakotaScout.com.
LINCOLN COUNTY
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PUBLISH: Jan. 2, 2026
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing between 6:30 p.m. and adjournment of the January 27, 2026, County Commission meeting to consider the adoption of a resolution of intent to enter into a lease for a term exceeding 120 days and an amount exceeding $500.00.
Lease Site “R”, Unit “5”, a Tract 2,750 Sq. Ft., in Airport Tract 1-A of the Sky haven Heights, located in the Northwest Quarter (NW ¼) of Section Thirty (30), Township One Hundred (100) North, Range Fifty (50) West of the 5th Principal Meridian, in Lincoln County, South Dakota. The proposed lessee is Skattum LLC.
The public hearing is open to all interested parties. Anyone unable to attend the public hearing may submit written comments to the Lincoln County Auditor at 104 N. Main, Ste. 110, Canton, SD 57013. Written comments will be reported to the County Commission on the date of the hearing. Individuals needing special accommodations are asked to contract the Lincoln County Auditor at least 48 hours prior to the hearing.
Sheri Lund
Lincoln County Auditor
Published once on Jan. 2, 2026, at the approximate cost of $14.82, and may be viewed free of charge at www.sdpublicnotices.com or TheDakotaScout.com.
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PUBLISH: Jan. 2, 2026
LINCOLN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSION
Meeting Minutes
December 9, 2025
THE LINCOLN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS convened at 8:30 a.m. on December 9, 2025, with Commissioners Joel Arends, Jim Schmidt, Tiffani Landeen, Betty Otten, Doug Putnam present. Alicia Cafaro, Deputy Auditor, served as Clerk of the Board. Chief Civil Deputy State’s Attorney, Drew DeGroot, was also present.
Chair, Tiffani Landeen, called the meeting to order.
ROUTINE BUSINESS:
MOTION by Betty Otten and seconded by Jim Schmidt to approve Agenda. Ayes; Joel Arends, Jim Schmidt, Tiffani Landeen, Betty Otten, Doug Putnam, Nays; None. Motion Passed.
Payroll: $493,033.87
Commissioner’s $8,829.18; FICA 523.72, Medicare 122.48, SDRS 161.78
Auditor’s $15,778.07; FICA 879.20, Medicare 205.62, SDRS 940.98
Treasurer’s $20,598.98; FICA 1,154.55, Medicare 270.02, SDRS 1,227.24
States Attorney’s $85,824.45; FICA 5,034.71, Medicare 1,177.47, SDRS 5,067.90
Gen Gov Bldg $19,883.36; FICA 1,106.83, Medicare 258.86, SDRS 1,181.66
DOE $41,236.26; FICA 2,356.41, Medicare 551.10, SDRS 2,411.97
ROD $10,495.82; FICA 580.90, Medicare 135.86, SDRS 624.05
VSO $2,311.06; FICA 134.91, Medicare 31.55, SDRS 138.66
GIS $5,982.36; FICA 334.39, Medicare 78.20, SDRS 357.44
IT $11,821.75; FICA 703.01, Medicare 164.41, SDRS 705.11
HR $6,011.16; FICA 345.88, Medicare 80.89, SDRS 359.47
Sheriff’s $122,339.39; FICA 7,151.98, Medicare 1,672.64, SDRS 9,197.90
Jail $18,859.19; FICA 1,149.55, Medicare 268.85, SDRS 1,248.22
County 4-H $4,653.90; FICA 274.28, Medicare 64.15, SDRS 276.54
Weeds $4,739.42; FICA 293.84, Medicare 68.72, SDRS 284.37
P & Z $13,099.60; FICA 798.65, Medicare 186.78, SDRS 785.98
Highway $51,820.05; FICA 2,999.95, Medicare 701.60, SDRS 3,096.09
Communications $36,739.85; FICA 2,124.13, Medicare 496.77, SDRS 2,176.02
EM MGMT $4,141.17; FICA 235.40, Medicare 55.05, SDRS 246.01
Airport $2,983.25; FICA 184.96, Medicare 43.26, SDRS 179.00
24/7 $2,808.98; FICA 174.16, Medicare 40.73, SDRS 224.72
Reports:
Mileage Reports - Emergency Management/Buildings & Grounds/DOE/Sheriff’s Office - Nov 2025
November 2025 Register of Deeds report
Lincoln County Calendar Year 2024 Audit Report
Auditor’s Office Monthly Transaction Report - November 2025
Commission Report - US Bank Department Expense Report
MOTION by Betty Otten and seconded by Joel Arends to approve Consent Agenda items. Ayes; Joel Arends, Jim Schmidt, Betty Otten, Doug Putnam, Nays; None, Abstain; Tiffani Landeen. Motion Passed.
CONSENT AGENDA:
MOTION by Betty Otten and seconded by Joel Arends to approve County Commission Minutes: 12.02.2025. Ayes; Joel Arends, Jim Schmidt, Betty Otten, Doug Putnam, Nays; None, Abstain; Tiffani Landeen. Motion Passed.
MOTION by Betty Otten and seconded by Joel Arends to approve Lincoln County Claims in the amount of: $2,330,442.05; General Fund: Symetra Life Insurance Company, December Basic Life, $7.96; Delfs, Kayla, Conference Travel Reimbursement, $88.00; Myers Billion, LLP, Indigent Persons Contract - Dec 2025, $18,025.00; Peterson Stuart & Klentz, Prof LLC, Public Defender Contract - November, $75,694.08; Johnson Pochop & Bartling Law Office, LLP, Crt Appt Atty, $7,873.50; Samp Law Office, Crt Appt Atty, $4,497.00; Eich Law Office Prof LLC, Crt Appt Atty, $2,952.00; Beck Law, Prof LLC, Crt Appt Atty, $1,826.00; O’Leary Law Office, Crt Appt Atty, $274.40; Datavant, Med Records, $14.25; All Nations Interpreters Inc, Interpreter Fees, $1,410.20; Tschetter & Adams Law Office, Pc, Crt Appt Atty, $2,102.92; Katie Johnson PLLC, Crt Appt Atty, $960.00; Terri Lembcke Schildhauer, Rpr, Transcript, $90.00; Kennedy, Renee, Transcript-, $943.50; Juror/Witness Fees , Daily Fees - Mileage , $537.60; Symetra Life Insurance Company, December Basic Life, $10.70; Cole Papers Inc, Copy/Printer Paper, $206.47; Tyler Business Forms, 1099 Tax Forms, $317.94; Symetra Life Insurance Company, December Basic Life, $16.20; Health Partners, Cobra Insurance, $890.66; Century Business Products, Copier Maintenance/Usage, $142.29; Mcleod’s Printing & Office Supply, Envelopes, $369.90; Cole Papers Inc, Copy/Printer Paper, $187.70; Symetra Life Insurance Company, December Basic Life, $37.80; Pat Beck, Court Reporter, Gj Transcript, $665.80; Cannabis Chemlab, LLC, Lab Testing, $1,300.00; Accurate Reporting Inc, Grand Jury Proceedings, $500.00; Century Business Products, Copier Contract, $50.00; Interstate Office Products, Supplies, $687.22; Sioux Valley News Inc, Notary Stamp, $64.50; Cole Papers Inc, Copy/Printer Paper, $187.70; Auto Dynamics Inc, Vehicle Service, $89.00; Laguna, Autumn, Reimbursable Travel , $89.88; Thomson Reuters-West Publ Corp, Library Plan And Subscription Products, $257.82; Symetra Life Insurance Company, December Basic Life, $14.40; A & B Pure Water Online Corp, Water Machine Contract, $207.80; Diverse Lawn & Landscaping LLC, Sprinkler Maintenance, $150.00; Sioux Falls Ford, Cust #371779, $79.43; JW Niederauer Inc, Customer #17458, $9.99; Canton Home & Farm Supply, Acct #319 (Hardware), $8.96; Cintas Corp, Cust. #21078014, $1.39; Bomgaars, Supplies , $160.02; Grainger, Building Supplies, $97.92; Sturdevant’s Auto Value Lennox, Maintenance Supplies, $29.78; Riverside Technologies Inc, Toner Print239, $45.49; Xcel Energy, Utilities, $55.00; City Of Canton, Utilities, $6,870.15; South Lincoln Rural Water System, Utilities, $91.32; Hot Steel Custom Fabrication, LLC, Entrance Walk Handrail-55ft, $226.55; Symetra Life Insurance Company, December Basic Life, $25.20; Schneider Geospatial LLC, 12.2.25 - Beacon Schneider Software Contracted, $37,248.40; Autopros Tire & Service Center, 11.24.25 - 05 Dodge Dakota -Oil Change – Fleet Maintenance , $60.38; Cole Papers Inc, Copy/Printer Paper, $187.70; Symetra Life Insurance Company, December Basic Life, $7.20; Mcleod’s Printing & Office Supply, Envelopes, $339.00; Cole Papers Inc, Copy/Printer Paper, $768.90; Symetra Life Insurance Company, December Basic Life, $1.80; Symetra Life Insurance Company, December Basic Life, $3.60; Cole Papers Inc, Copy/Printer Paper, $93.85; Symetra Life Insurance Company, December Basic Life, $5.40; Knowbe4, Inc, Knowbe4 Security Training, $15,488.00; Cole Papers Inc, Copy/Printer Paper, $93.85; Integrated Technology & Security, Gallagher Renewal, $58,466.08; Clear Gov Inc, Cleargov Service, $32,700.00; Tyler Technologies Inc, Erp 10 Accounting Software, $28,665.60; Symetra Life Insurance Company, December Basic Life, $3.60; Well365, LLC, Wellness Benefits, $6,409.80; Tasc, Cobra Admin Fee, $1,197.84; Sanford Health, Flu Clinic, $109.00; Riverside Technologies Inc, Toner Print240, $89.00; Cole Papers Inc, Copy/Printer Paper, $93.85; Anderson, Ashley, Parking For Training, $12.00; Symetra Life Insurance Company, December Basic Life, $59.95; Dakota Data Shred, Nov 2025 Shred, $56.93; Transunion Risk & Alternative Data Solutions Inc, Nov 2025 Services, $100.00; Sioux Falls Area Humane Society, Oct 2025
County Contract Lincoln-County Contract, $3,988.20; Centralsquare Technologies, Renewal Feb 2026- June 2026, $4,530.50; Tiresandmore, 21-5 Oil Change, $557.50; Graham Tire Co LLC-Corp, 24-1 108v Eagle Enforc Tires, $552.00; Don LLC D/B/A Don Fee, 23-5 & 21-3 Remover Equipment, $500.00; Dave’s Service & Repair, 25-1 Oil Change, $92.25; Billion Southtown Inc, 21-5 Replace Rear Battery, $386.86; Voyager Fleet Systems Inc, Nov 2025 Fuel, $3,409.95; Kuntz, Christopher, Harrisburg Days Parade Candy, $222.86; Jack’s Uniforms & Equipment, C Johnson Uniform, $1,779.54; Sturdevant’s Auto Value, Ball Mnt / 5/8 Hitch Pin, $134.98; Cole Papers Inc, Copy/Printer Paper, $150.16; Field Training Solutions, Training , $295.00; Elite Unmanned LLC, 2yr Care, Battery Kit Charger, $4,788.50; Symetra Life Insurance Company, December Basic Life, $12.60; Don LLC D/B/A Don Fee, 23-5 & 21-3 Remover Equipment, $150.00; Tiresandmore, Inv 4475 23-5 Oil Change, $475.37; Minnehaha County Jail, Inmate Housing, $169,538.98; Buddi Us LLC, Inv Z402515 11/30/25, $1,200.00; Elite Unmanned LLC, 2yr Care, Battery Kit Charger, $4,788.50; Symetra Life Insurance Company, December Basic Life, $12.60; Sanford Health Pathology Clinic, Call Services, $750.00; Dakota Embalming & Transport Service Inc, Transportation Fees 10.06.25, $950.00; Sanford Health, Coroner Services, $950.00; Sd Dept Of Health, Lab Tests, $950.00; Dixon, Dave, Conference Travel Reimbursement, $56.00; Carlson, Joel, Conference Travel Reimbursement, $56.00; Minnehaha Co Human Services, Monthly Poor Relief - Dec, $7,817.43; Highpointe Townhomes, Poor Relief-Rent, $600.00; Ver Beek Law Prof LLC, Mi Board, $3,312.00; Schiltz, Ann C., Mi Hearing, $144.00; Phillip Loving, Mi Evals, $1,430.03; Anderson, Jennifer Marie, Mi Evals, $2,062.44; Syverson Tricia L, Mi Hearing, $44.80; Lewis & Clark Behavioral Health Services Inc, Bmi Invoice, $1,371.00; Symetra Life Insurance Company, December Basic Life, $3.60; Cole Papers Inc, Copy/Printer Paper, $93.85; Storo, Tracie, November Mileage Tracie, $81.90; Symetra Life Insurance Company, December Basic Life, $1.80; Canton Home & Farm Supply, Supplies, $62.92; Benco Products Inc, Wo1418, $230.35; Assn Of Sd County Weed & Pest, 2026 Membership, $75.00; Symetra Life Insurance Company, December Basic Life, $7.20; Hdr Engineering Inc, Hdr Invoice # 1200772455, $2,681.25; Lookout Plan + Code Consulting LLC, Lp + Cc Invoice # 25099, $5,719.06; Century Business Products, Cbp Invoice # 824651, $84.65; Lennox Independent LLC, Lennox Independent Publishing Invoice # 166004, $78.20; Cole Papers Inc, Copy/Printer Paper, $187.70; Road & Bridge Fund: Symetra Life Insurance Company, December Basic Life, $34.20; Health Partners, Cobra Payments, $890.66; Matheson Tri-Gas Inc, Supplies, $102.96; Cintas Corp, Mats, Towels,Uniform, $134.62; Jfi - Johnson Feed Inc, Wo1393, $84.15; Interstate Power Systems Inc, Wo1414, $883.58; Cintas (First Aid), Med Supplies, $127.96; Cole Papers Inc, Copy/Printer Paper, $93.85; Butler Machinery Co, Wo1394, $434.14; Midwest Motor Supply Co Inc Dba Kimball Midwest, Supply Cabinet, $6,268.08; Transource Truck & Equipment Inc, Wo1440, $2,446.06; Benco Products Inc, Wo1394, $133.68; Napa Auto & Truck Parts Of Sioux Falls, Wo1289,Wo1240, $557.32; Dmg Inc, Wo1416, $58.08; Bomgaars, Wo1432, $23.86; Coles Petroleum Products Inc, Gas, $18,542.47; Sturdevant’s Auto Value, Wo1422, $327.98; Istate Truck Center, Wo1415, $98.28; Fastenal Company, Supplies, $87.80; South Lincoln Rural Water System, Water, $209.80; Verizon Connect Fleet Usa LLC, Fleet Gps, $955.54; Novak Sanitary Svc Corp, Trash, $371.83; Midamerican Energy Co, Heat, $1,279.57; Southeastern Electric Co-Op Inc, Electric, $2,257.36; Xcel Energy, Traffic Lights, $98.87; Cramer And Associates, Inc, 09rc, $475,728.66; Blackstrap Inc, Salt, $25,309.10; Knife River - South Dakota, G2, $824.16; Sd Dept Of Transportation, 085a, $9,429.06; E911 Communications Fund: Symetra Life Insurance Company, December Basic Life, $19.80; Innovative Office Solutions LLC, Battery,Procell,Aa,24/Bx, $14.52; Cole Papers Inc, Copy/Printer Paper, $112.62; Bluepeak, Dec 2025 Lennox/Sf 911 , $1,036.37; Emergency And Disaster Fund: Symetra Life Insurance Company, December Basic Life, $0.55; Cummins Sales And Services, Service On Generator In Lennox, $3,174.77; Airport Fund: Symetra Life Insurance Company, December Basic Life, $1.80; Helms & Associates, A9832: 02 I Lincoln Co. Airport Hangar Area Expans, $4,413.53; Fund 236 - Airport Total:, , $4,415.33; Symetra Life Insurance Company, December Basic Life, $1.80; Pharm Chem Inc, Inv442036 11/30/25, $191.70; Redwood Toxicology Laboratory, Inv 863422 (-$12.50 Credit), $557.50; Culver, Brady , Remote Breath - Remote Breath Daily Fee- State Ref, $55.00; Reg. Of Deeds, Modern/Preserv/Relief Fund: Century Business Products, Monthly Copy/Printer Fees, $34.36; Mcleod’s Printing & Office Supply, Carrier Strips For Plats, $730.33; Statewide Sobriety Fund:; Sd Attorney General’s Office, 24/7 Program Nov 2025, $10,644.00; Register Of Deeds: Sdaco, November M & P - State Fund Portion, $1,750.00; State Motor Vehicle Fund; Sd State Treasurer, State Motor Vehicle , $1,213,520.22; Register Of Deeds Births, Deaths, & Titles: Sd State Treasurer, November Birth/Death Vital Records - State Portion, $780.00; Ayes; Joel Arends, Jim Schmidt, Betty Otten, Doug Putnam, Nays; None, Abstain; Tiffani Landeen. Motion Passed.
MOTION by Betty Otten and seconded by Joel Arends to approve the 2025-2027 renewal of (Cultivation & Manufacturing) Medical Cannabis Application for Dalton Grimmius (Dakota Herb LLC) on the property legally described as Lot 4B Block 5 Muellers 2nd Add. SE 1/4, 19-100-50; a/k/a parcel number 100.50.19.C5B4. Ayes; Joel Arends, Jim Schmidt, Betty Otten, Doug Putnam, Nays; None, Abstain; Tiffani Landeen. Motion Passed.
MOTION by Betty Otten and seconded by Joel Arends to approve and authorize the chair to sign invoice six for Helms Engineering for work completed in the amount of $17,654.11. Ayes; Joel Arends, Jim Schmidt, Betty Otten, Doug Putnam, Nays; None, Abstain; Tiffani Landeen. Motion Passed.
MOTION by Betty Otten and seconded by Joel Arends to approve the hire of Kathryn Lembcke, Deputy State’s Attorney, in the State’s Attorney’s Office, effective 01/12/2026, 114/3 at $3,874.38 bi-weekly. Ayes; Joel Arends, Jim Schmidt, Betty Otten, Doug Putnam, Nays; None, Abstain; Tiffani Landeen. Motion Passed.
MOTION by Betty Otten and seconded by Joel Arends to approve the Step Increase for Christopher Hogan, Deputy Sheriff, in the Sheriff’s Office, effective the first date of the biweekly pay period following 12/27/2025, SO1/9 at $37.67/hr. Ayes; Joel Arends, Jim Schmidt, Betty Otten, Doug Putnam, Nays; None, Abstain; Tiffani Landeen. Motion Passed.
MOTION by Betty Otten and seconded by Joel Arends to approve the Step Increase for Taylor Kirkeby, Tax & License Clerk, in the Treasurer’s Office, effective the first date of the biweekly pay period following 12/04/2025, 104/4 at $23.22/hr. Ayes; Joel Arends, Jim Schmidt, Betty Otten, Doug Putnam, Nays; None, Abstain; Tiffani Landeen. Motion Passed.
MOTION by Betty Otten and seconded by Joel Arends to approve the Step Increase for Mariah Mayer, Victim Witness Legal Assistant, in the State’s Attorney’s Office, effective the first date of the biweekly pay period following 10/28/2025, 108/3 at $29.44/hr. Ayes; Joel Arends, Jim Schmidt, Betty Otten, Doug Putnam, Nays; None, Abstain; Tiffani Landeen. Motion Passed.
MOTION by Betty Otten and seconded by Joel Arends to approve the Wellness Contract renewal with Well365 for 2026. Ayes; Joel Arends, Jim Schmidt, Betty Otten, Doug Putnam, Nays; None, Abstain; Tiffani Landeen. Motion Passed.
MOTION by Betty Otten and seconded by Joel Arends to approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Sub-Recipient Agreement between Lincoln County and South Eastern Council of Governments for the Calendar Year 2026 Sioux Falls Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Unified Planning Work Program. Ayes; Joel Arends, Jim Schmidt, Betty Otten, Doug Putnam, Nays; None, Abstain; Tiffani Landeen. Motion Passed.
MOTION by Betty Otten and seconded by Joel Arends to approve and authorize the Planning Director to execute an Agreement with Lookout Plan + Code Consulting for plan reviews and code consulting services from 01.01.2026 to 12.31.2026. Ayes; Joel Arends, Jim Schmidt, Betty Otten, Doug Putnam, Nays; None, Abstain; Tiffani Landeen. Motion Passed.
REGULAR BUSINESS:
COMMISSIONER BRIEFING: Sheri Lund, County Auditor, asked the board for a vote to establish a public defender advisory committee pursuant to SDCL 7-16A-4. After the vote, it was decided by the Board that advertising will be done solely online for applicants to the advisory board. No public input was heard.
MOTION by Betty Otten and seconded by Jim Schmidt to establish a public defender advisory committee consisting of; one (1) non-lawyer/non-county-employee/non-law enforcement person, two (2) County Commissioners and two (2) practicing attorneys. Ayes; Joel Arends, Jim Schmidt, Tiffani Landeen, Betty Otten, Doug Putnam, Nays; None. Motion Passed.
COMMISSIONER DISCUSSION: Bob Babcock, President of Helms & Associates and Brooke Edgar, Project Engineer with Helms & Associates, gave a presentation to the board reviewing funding processes, sources and outlook for the Marv Skie/Lincoln County Airport. Public input was heard.
COMMISSIONER BRIEFING: David Myers, Airport Manager, presented to the Board suggestions for new ground lease rates. Public input was heard.
MOTION by Jim Schmidt and seconded by Joel Arends to set the new ground lease rates as follows; hangar rent set at $.40/square foot, an increase of half a penny ($.005) every year with a reevaluation scheduled after 5 years, and a 25-year lease commitment.
MOTION by Jim Schmidt and seconded by Joel Arends to amend the previous motion to the following terms; hangar rent set at $.40/square foot, an increase of a percentage equivalent to half a penny ($.005) every year with a reevaluation scheduled after 5 years, and a 25-year lease commitment. Ayes; Joel Arends, Jim Schmidt, Tiffani Landeen, Betty Otten, Doug Putnam, Nays; None. Motion Passed.
MOTION by Jim Schmidt and seconded by Joel Arends to set the new ground lease rates as follows; hangar rent set at $.40/square foot, an increase of a percentage equivalent to half a penny ($.005) every year with a reevaluation scheduled after 5 years, and a 25-year lease commitment. Ayes; Joel Arends, Jim Schmidt, Tiffani Landeen, Betty Otten, Nays; Doug Putnam. Motion Passed.
COMMISSIONER BRIEFING: Kari Elling, HR Director, presented to the Board a proposal and estimate from McGrath Human Resources to conduct a market compensation study for the Lincoln County government. Public input was heard.
MOTION by Betty Otten and seconded by Jim Schmidt to approve McGrath Human Resources to conduct a Market Compensation Study. Ayes; Jim Schmidt, Tiffani Landeen, Betty Otten, Nays; Joel Arends, Doug Putnam. Motion Passed.
COMMISSIONER BRIEFING: Jim Schmidt, Lincoln County Commissioner, asked that the Board close the courthouse/county offices and approve administrative leave for the Lincoln County employees on December 24th, 2025 from 2-5PM. Public input was heard.
MOTION by Jim Schmidt and seconded by Betty Otten to approve administrative leave on December 24, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Ayes; Joel Arends, Jim Schmidt, Tiffani Landeen, Betty Otten, Doug Putnam, Nays; None. Motion Passed.
OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
No public comment was heard.
COMMISSIONER REPORT (INFORMATIONAL ONLY)
Commissioners and Commission Administrative Assistant gave reports.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
No Executive Session was needed.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION by Joel Arends and seconded by Betty Otten to adjourn at 10:05 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. on December 23, 2025. Ayes; Joel Arends, Jim Schmidt, Tiffani Landeen, Betty Otten, Doug Putnam, Nays; None. Motion Passed.
Lincoln County Board of Commissioners
Tiffani Landeen,
Lincoln County Chair
Attest: Alicia Cafaro,
Deputy Auditor
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PUBLIC NOTICE
PUBLISH: Jan. 2, 2026
NOTICE OF FORFEITURE OF UNCLAIMED CASH
by Southeastern Electric Cooperative, Inc., pursuant to SDCL 47-16-54 through SDCL 47-16-57. The following patrons of Southeastern Electric Cooperative, Inc. are hereby notified that the unclaimed cash you are entitled to for the year 2019 shall be forfeited pursuant to the above statutes, unless said unclaimed cash is claimed and proper evidence of ownership is submitted to Southeastern Electric Cooperative, Inc. within six months after publication of this notice.
ALL OCCASIONS-HY-VEE #163181; ALSOBROOK DANNY D; AUTOPLEX; BESS MICHAEL A; BIERLE DENNIS L; COTTON JOHN P; FODNESS ORWIN; GENESIS ETHANOL I; GREAT PLAINS RVS INC; HOMEWOOD SUITES; HOWE LARRY W; KOERNER THAYEISS M; SMIT BRIAN D; DUNHAM CONSULTING & CONS; HEMATECH INC; HILLMAN KEN D; JANDL JAMES; MEDICAL X-RAY CENTER PC; PLATINUM VALLEY APTS; R & T UNIT CAN CO; RICH BROS CO; VILLAGE APTS INC; WOLF JAY; FAULKNER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY; GOLDEN LIVING CENTER-SALEM; GRAHAM C W; JEFFRIES JERRY L; MOUNT JIM W; PALLETON OF SOUTH DAKOTA -; PRO EDGE FARM; RELIANCE PARTS INC; STEEVER JEFF; WESTERN WIRELESS CORPORATION
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COURTS
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NOTICE OF DISBARMENT OF ATTORNEY
By Judgment of December 19, 2025, the South Dakota Supreme Court disbarred Brian J. Donahoe from the practice of law in all the Courts of South Dakota. The judgment is effective December 19, 2025.
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STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA
COUNTY OF MINNEHAHA
IN CIRCUIT COURT
SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN THE MATTER OF THE
PETITION OF:
DURON FENNELL
FOR A CHANGE OF NAME TO:
DURON ROSHEBA DADE
FILE NO: 49CIV25-5622
NOTICE OF HEARING FOR ADULT NAME CHANGE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Verified Petition for Adult Name Change has been filed by Duron Rosheba Fennell to change Petitioner’s name from Duron Rosheba Fennell to Duron Rosheba Dade. The petition will be heard on the 10th day of February, 2026, at 11:00 am by the Honorable Judge Jeff Clapper, at the Minnehaha County Courthouse, in the City of Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Anyone may appear at that time and place and show reasons, if any, why Petitioner’s name should not be changed.
Dated this 22 day of December, 2025.
/s/
Clerk of Court
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STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA
COUNTY OF MINNEHAHA
:SS IN CIRCUIT COURT
SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF
ARLENE ANNETTE HINZ, DECEASED.
49PRO25-000243
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Notice is hereby given that on the 7th day of October, 2025, Renae L. Hartsook, whose address is 205 E. 5th Street, Apt. 206, Hartford, South Dakota, 57033, was appointed as Personal Representative of the Estate of Arlene Annette Hinz, deceased.
Creditors of the decedent must present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or their claims may be barred.
Claims may be delivered to or mailed to the Personal Representative or may be filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court, and a copy of the claim mailed or delivered to the Personal Representative.
Dated this 7th day of October, 2025.
/s/ RENAE L. HARTSOOK
Renae L. Hartsook - Personal Representative
205 E. 5th Street, Apt. 206
Hartford, South Dakota 57033
KARLA KALB
Clerk of Circuit Court
Minnehaha County Courthouse
425 N. Dakota Avenue
Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57104
(605) 367-5900
Dell Rapids Law Firm
P. O. Box 100
Dell Rapids, SD 57022-0100
(605) 428-5444
Attorneys for Personal Representative
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STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA
COUNTY OF MINNEHAHA
:SS IN CIRCUIT COURT
SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF
AMBER W. GAUGER, DECEASED
PRO. 25-302
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Notice is hereby given that on the 22nd day of December, 2025, Deedra Koenecke and Guy Gauger, whose post office addresses are 4109 N. Olympia Drive, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, 57107, and 18350 SD Highway 15, Clear Lake, South Dakota, 57226, respectively, were appointed as Personal Representatives of the Estate of Amber W. Gauger, deceased.
Creditors of the decedent must present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or their claims may be barred.
Claims may be delivered to or mailed to the Personal Representatives or may be filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court, and a copy of the claim mailed or delivered to the Personal Representatives.
Dated this 22nd day of December, 2025.
/s/ Deedra Koenecke
Deedra Koenecke -
Personal Representative
4109 N. Olympia Drive
Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57107
/s/ Guy Gauger
Guy Gauger -
Personal Representative
18350 SD Highway 15
Clear Lake, South Dakota 57226
Karla Kalb
Clerk of Circuit Court
Minnehaha County Courthouse
425 N. Dakota Ave.
Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57104
(605) 367-5900
Dell Rapids Law Firm
P.O. Box 100
Dell Rapids, South Dakota 57022-0100
(605) 428-5444
Attorneys for Personal Representatives
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STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA
IN CIRCUIT COURT
SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
MINNEHAHA COUNTY
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF
REILY DALE JUNKERMEIER,
DECEDENT.
49PRO25-000300
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE
OF INFORMAL PROBATE AND
APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL
REPRESENTATIVES
Notice is given that on December 23, 2025, Dennis Dale Junkermeier whose address is 1947 Knollwood Drive, Fairmont, MN 56031 and Shelley Louise Junkermeier whose address is 1947 Knollwood Drive, Fairmont, Minnesota 56031, were appointed as personal representatives of the estate of REILY DALE JUNKERMEIER.
Creditors of decedent must file their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this notice or their claims may be barred unless the creditor has received notice via First Class Mail, in which event the creditor must comply with the notice received.
Claims may be filed with the personal representative or the Clerk of Courts for the Second Judicial Circuit in Minnehaha County at 425 N. Dakota Avenue Sioux Falls, SD 57104.
A copy of the claim must be mailed to the personal representatives at the address noted above.
Dated this 23rd day of December 2025.
Thomas J. (TJ) Johnson, Attorney Prof. LLC
/s/ TJ Johnson
PO Box 1396
Sioux Falls, SD 57101
Bar No. 877
Phone: (605) 360-0375
Email: TJ@TJJAttorney.com
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IN THE STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA,
COUNTY OF MINNEHAHA
IN CIRCUIT COURT,
SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT
LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC,
PLAINTIFF,
V.
THOMAS D. MARTENS, AND ANY PERSON IN POSSESSION,
DEFENDANTS.
NOTICE OF REAL ESTATE SALE ON FORECLOSURE
CIVIL NUMBER: 49CIV25-002126
A Non-Monetary Judgment of Foreclosure was entered in favor of Plaintiff and against Defendants, which judgment was filed with the Clerk of Courts of Minnehaha County, South Dakota, on August 27, 2025 in the amount of $145,209.92, for the foreclosure of a real estate mortgage.
Notice is hereby given pursuant to said judgment that the real property described in
the Real Estate Mortgage dated May 21, 2020, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds of Minnehaha County, South Dakota, on June 4, 2020, in Book 1886 of Mtgs, at Page 833, as Instrument Number R015284 which Thomas D. Martens, mortgagor, executed and delivered to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Mortgagee, as nominee for USAA Federal Savings Bank, its successors and assigns, for the property located at 104 E Dogwood St, Brandon, SD 57005, and legally described as:
Lots 2 and 3 of Lee’s Addition to Brandon, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, according to the recorded plat thereof
in order to realize the amount of the above-referenced judgment, plus interest accruing thereafter on said amount, together with the costs and expenses of sale, will be sold subject to redemption as provided by law as one parcel of land at public auction, subject to easements and restrictions of record, to the highest bidder for cash under the direction of the Minnehaha County Sheriff, at the Law Enforcement Center located at 320 West 4th Street, Sioux Falls, SD 57104, on February 25, 2026 at 11:00 AM.
Dated this 15th day of December 2025
Michael Milstead
SHERIFF OF MINNEHAHA COUNTY
By Deputy Corrie Alexander 856
Name: Corrie Alexander
Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C.
By/s/Jason Tingle
Jason Tingle
Attorneys for Plaintiff
376 East 400 South, Suite 300
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Tel: 801-355-2886
Email: jtingle@hwmlawfirm.com
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IN THE STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA,
COUNTY OF MINNEHAHA
IN CIRCUIT COURT,
SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT
LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC,
PLAINTIFF,
V.
MARK R. BESAW JR. A/K/A MARK R. BESAW AND ACCOUNTS MANAGEMENT INC. AND UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ACTING BY AND THROUGH THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, AND ANY PERSON IN POSSESSION,
DEFENDANTS.
NOTICE OF REAL ESTATE SALE ON FORECLOSURE
CIVIL NUMBER: 49CIV25-002447
A Non-Monetary Judgment of Foreclosure was entered in favor of Plaintiff and against Defendants, which judgment was filed with the Clerk of Courts of Minnehaha County, South Dakota, on November 24, 2025, in the amount of $262,543.29, for the foreclosure of a real estate mortgage.
Notice is hereby given pursuant to said judgment that the real property described in
the Real Estate Mortgage dated May 27, 2022, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds of Minnehaha County, South Dakota, on June 2, 2022, in Book 1953 of Mtgs, at Page 587, as Instrument Number R114609, which Mark R. Besaw, Jr., mortgagor, executed and delivered to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Mortgagee, as nominee for Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation, its successors and assigns, mortgagee, for the property located at 1405 E 67th St. N, Sioux Falls, SD 57104, and legally described as:
Lot 10 in Block 2 of Granite Valley Addition to the City of Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, according to the recorded plat thereof
in order to realize the amount of the above-referenced judgment, plus interest accruing thereafter on said amount, together with the costs and expenses of sale, will be sold subject to redemption as provided by law as one parcel of land at public auction, subject to easements and restrictions of record, to the highest bidder for cash under the direction of the Minnehaha County Sheriff, at the Law Enforcement Center located at 320 West 4th Street, Sioux Falls, SD 57104, on February 25, 2026 at 11:00 AM.
Dated this 15th day of December 2025
SHERIFF OF MINNEHAHA COUNTY
By: Deputy Corrie Alexander #856
Name: Corey Alexander
Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C.
By /s/ Zachary Nesbit
Zachary Nesbit
Attorneys for Plaintiff
376 East 400 South, Suite 300
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Tel: 801-355-2886
Email: zach@hwmlawfirm.com
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PUBLISH: Dec. 19 & Dec. 26, 2025 & Jan. 2 & Jan. 9, 2026
STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA
COUNTY OF MINNEHAHA
IN CIRCUIT COURT
SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN THE MATTER OF THE
PETITION OF:
ELISIA HIBNER
FOR A CHANGE OF NAME TO:
ELISIA PALOMO
FILE NO: 49CIV25-2713
*AMENDED*
NOTICE OF HEARING FOR ADULT NAME CHANGE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Verified Petition for Adult Name Change has been filed by Elisia Hibner to change Petitioner’s name from Elisia Hibner to Elisia Palomo. The petition will be heard on the 13th day of Jan, 2026, at 11:00 am by the Honorable Judge Mandi Mowery TBD, at the Minnehaha County Courthouse, in the City of Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Anyone may appear at that time and place and show reasons, if any, why Petitioner’s name should not be changed.
Dated this 15 day of December, 2025.
/s/ Cathy Arant
Clerk of Court
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PUBLISH: Dec. 19 & Dec. 26, 2025 & Jan. 2 & Jan. 9, 2026
STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA
COUNTY OF MINNEHAHA
IN CIRCUIT COURT
SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN THE MATTER OF THE
PETITION OF:
GIOVAUGHNI DAVID LEE ELSMERE
FOR A CHANGE OF NAME TO:
GIOVAUGHNI LANDGRAVE SHILLITO
FILE NO: 49CIV25-5479
NOTICE OF HEARING FOR ADULT NAME CHANGE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Verified Petition for Adult Name Change has been filed by Giovaughni David Lee Elsmere to change Petitioner’s name from Giovaughni David Lee Elsmere to Giovaughni Landgrave Shillito. The petition will be heard on the 27 day of Jan, 2026, at 11:00 am by the Honorable Judge Mowery, at the Minnehaha County Courthouse, in the City of Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Anyone may appear at that time and place and show reasons, if any, why Petitioner’s name should not be changed.
Dated this 12 day of December, 2025.
/s/ Cathy Arant
Clerk of Court
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PUBLISH: Dec. 19 & Dec. 26, 2025 & Jan. 2 & Jan. 9, 2026
STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA
COUNTY OF MINNEHAHA
IN CIRCUIT COURT
SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN THE MATTER OF THE
PETITION OF:
EMILY THERESA ORTMANN
FOR A CHANGE OF NAME TO:
EMILY THERESA MOE
FILE NO: CIV25-5491
NOTICE OF HEARING FOR ADULT NAME CHANGE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Verified Petition for Adult Name Change has been filed by Emily Theresa Ortmann to change Petitioner’s name from Emily Theresa Ortmann to Emily Theresa Moe. The petition will be heard on the 10 day of February, 2026, at 11:00 am by the Honorable Judge Jeff Clapper, at the Minnehaha County Courthouse, in the City of Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Anyone may appear at that time and place and show reasons, if any, why Petitioner’s name should not be changed.
Dated this 12 day of December, 2025.
Karla Kalb
Clerk of Court
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PUBLISH: Dec. 19 & Dec. 26, 2025 & Jan. 2, 2026
STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA
COUNTY OF MINNEHAHA
:SS IN CIRCUIT COURT
SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF
BRIAN W. LEWIS,
DECEASED.
PRO. 25-295
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Notice is given that on December 15, 2025, Chaise J. Lewis whose address is 1717 S. Locust Ave., Brandon, SD 57005, was appointed as personal representative of the estate of Brian W. Lewis.
Creditors of decedent must file their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or their claims may be barred.
Claims may be filed with the personal representative or may be filed with the Clerk, and a copy of the claim mailed to the personal representative.
Dated this 16 day of December, 2025.
/s/ Chaise J. Lewis
Chaise J. Lewis
1717 S. Locust Ave.
Brandon, SD 57005
Clerk of Circuit Court
Minnehaha County Courthouse
425 North Dakota Avenue
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
Michael H. Paulson
Christopherson, Anderson, Paulson & Fideler, LLP
426 E. 8th St.
Sioux Falls, SD 57103-7025
(605) 336-1030
Attorneys for Personal Representative
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PUBLISH: Dec. 19 & Dec. 26, 2025 & Jan. 2, 2026
STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA
COUNTY OF MINNEHAHA
:SS IN CIRCUIT COURT
SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF
THOMAS J. SEILER, DECEASED.
49PRO25-294
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Notice is given that on the 15th day of December, 2025, James A. Seiler, of 1201 S. Wheatland Ave., Sioux Falls, SD 57106, was appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of Thomas J. Seiler.
Creditors of decedent must file their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this notice or their claims may be barred.
Claims may be filed with the Personal Representative or may be filed with the Clerk of Courts and a copy of the claim mailed to the Personal Representative.
Dated this 15th day of December, 2025.
/s/ James A. Seiler
James A. Seiler
1201 S. Wheatland Ave.
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
Attorney for the Estate:
Samp Law Offices
P.O. Box 495
Sioux Falls, SD 57101
(605) 339-1020
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PUBLISH: Dec. 19 & Dec. 26, 2025 & Jan. 2, 2026
STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA
COUNTY OF MINNEHAHA
SS IN CIRCUIT COURT
SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF
WILLIAM CALVIN SPIELMANN,
DECEASED.
49PRO25-288
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Notice is given that on December 2, 2025, Thomas Allen Spielmann, whose address is 1613 S. Kinderhook Avenue, Sioux Falls, South Dakota was appointed as personal representative of the Estate of William Calvin Spielmann.
Creditors of decedent must file their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or their claims may be barred.
Claims must be filed with the personal representative or may be filed with the clerk, and a copy of the claim mailed to the personal representative.
Thomas Allen Spielmann
1613 S. Kinderhook Avenue
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
Personal Representative
Mary R. Ash
Ash Law Office, PLLC
5101 S. Nevada Ave Ste 130
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 800-1071
Attorney for the Personal Representative
Karla Kalb
Minnehaha County Clerk of Courts
425 N. Dakota Ave.
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-5900
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PUBLISH: Dec. 12, Dec. 19 & Dec. 26, 2025 & Jan. 2, 2026
STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA
COUNTY OF MINNEHAHA
:SS IN CIRCUIT COURT
SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
GILDA YESENIA OSARIO,
PLAINTIFF,
VS.
KAYLENE NELSON, BODIE NELSON, AND CHRISTOPHER AVERY,
DEFENDANTS
CIV. 25-5322
SUMMONS
To the above-named Defendants:
YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to serve upon James A. Billion of the Billion & Weber Law Firm, attorney for Plaintiff, whose address is 3409 W. 47th Street, #104, Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57106, an answer to the Complaint of the Plaintiff, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, within thirty (30) days from the date of the service of this Summons upon you, exclusive of the day of such service.
IF YOU FAIL TO DO SO, judgment by default may be rendered against you as requested in Plaintiff’s Complaint (30) days after the completed service of Plaintiff’s Summons and Complaint.
Dated at Sioux Falls, South Dakota, this 15th day of October, 2025.
/s/ James A. Billion
James A. Billion
Billion & Weber Law Firm
3409 W. 47th St. #104
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 339-2810
Attorney for Plaintiff
This Summons and a Complaint were filed December 2, 2025 with the Minnehaha County, South Dakota Clerk of Courts.
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PUBLISH: Dec. 12, Dec. 19 & Dec. 26, 2025 & Jan. 2, 2026
IN THE STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA,
COUNTY OF MINNEHAHA
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, SECOND JUDICIAL
CIRCUIT COURT
LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC,
PLAINTIFF,
V.
CAROL A. ROTE AND HEIRS & DEVISEES OF THE ESTATE OF CAROL A. ROTE AND DONALD L. ROTE AND HEIRS & DEVISEES OF THE ESTATE OF DONALD L. ROTE AND UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ACTING BY AND THROUGH THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND ALL PERSONS UNKNOWN, CLAIMING ANY ESTATE OR INTEREST IN, OR LIEN OR ENCUMBRANCE UPON, THE REAL ESTATE DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT, AND ANY PERSON IN POSSESSION,
DEFENDANTS.
AMENDED SUMMONS
CIVIL NUMBER: 49CIV25-001945
1. To the above mentioned Defendant and all persons unknown, claiming any estate or interest in, or lien or encumbrance upon, the real property described in the complaint.
2. You are hereby summoned to appear and defend against the Complaint in this action, which has been filed with the Clerk of Court and is herewith served upon you, by serving upon the undersigned a copy of an Answer or other proper response within thirty (30) days after the service of this Summons upon you, exclusive of the day of service. If you fail to do so, Judgment by default will be taken against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. The original Complaint is filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the County in which this action is commenced.
3. This action relates to the foreclosure of a mortgage upon the following described real property located in the County of Minnehaha, State of South Dakota:
The North Half (N1/2) of Lot Eight (8) and all of Lot Nine (9) in Block Fifteen (15) of Van Eps Addition to Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, according to the recorded Plat thereof.
Property Address: 1016 S Van Eps Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD 57104
4. The Plaintiff is not seeking a personal judgment against the above-named Defendants.
Date: July 16, 2025
/s/ Zachary Nesbit
Zachary Nesbit
Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C.
376 East 400 South, Suite 300
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Tel: 801-355-2886
Fax: 801-328-9714
Email: zach@hwmlawfirm.com
Bar Number: 4161
HWM: SD21858
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PUBLISH: Dec. 12, Dec. 19, Dec. 26, 2025 & Jan. 2, 2026
STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA
COUNTY OF MINNEHAHA
:SS IN CIRCUIT COURT
SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN THE INTEREST OF THE GUARDIANSHIP OF
ANGIE SOFIA SANCHEZ OCHOA,
A MINOR CHILD
49GDN25-112
NOTICE OF HEARING
To: Carlos Andres Sanchez Ibarra, the father of the above named minor child and other interested persons:
A Petition has been filed by Jorge Luis Manzanilla Barrios, Petitioner, requesting the appointment of said Petitioner as guardian of the person of Angie Sofia Sanchez Ochoa, the above-named minor child. The Petition alleges that Angie Sofia Sanchez Ochoa requires the assistance of a guardian. A copy of the Petition is on file with the Minnehaha County Clerk of Courts, and you are referred to it for further details. The Petition will be heard before the Circuit Court at the Minnehaha County Courthouse, 425 North Dakota Avenue in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, on January 14, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. If Angie Sofia Sanchez Ochoa is determined to need the assistance of a guardian, a guardian will be appointed to act on her behalf. If a guardian is appointed, the guardian may be given full or partial control of the care and custody of said minor child, and may have the right to regulate certain or all of her activities. Other persons interested in these proceedings may apply for permission to participate at the hearing. Participation will be allowed if it is shown that such participation would be in the minor child’s best interests.
Dated December 8, 2025 at Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
HALBACH|SZWARC LAW FIRM
/s/ Emily Maurice
Emily Maurice 108 S. Grange Ave.
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
Phone: (605) 910-7645
Email: emilym@halbachlawfirm.com
Attorney for Jorge Luis Manzanilla Barrios
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PUBLISH: Jan. 2, 2026
STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA
COUNTY OF MINNEHAHA
:SS IN CIRCUIT COURT
SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN THE MATTER OF
S M, S M
ALLEGED ABUSED/NEGLECTED CHILDREN
JUV24-001469
NOTICE OF ENTRY OF ORDER
TO: David Low Dog, Jordan Marrowbone, Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe and all to whom it may concern:
You will take notice that an Order of Intervention affecting your parental rights was made and entered in the matter entitled above by the above entitled Court and filed with the Clerk and that attached hereto is a true and correct copy thereof.
Dated this 29th day of December, 2025.
/s/Brianna Palomaki
Carrie Mees/Brianna Palomaki/Lyndee Kamrath
Deputy State’s Attorney
Minnehaha County State’s Attorney’s Office
415 N. Dakota Ave.
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-4226
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PUBLISH: Jan. 2, 2026
STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA
COUNTY OF MINNEHAHA
:SS IN CIRCUIT COURT
SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA
EX REL, SOUTH DAKOTA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, IN THE INTEREST OF,
Z H, Z H, P M, II, S M, Z M, I P,
ALLEGED ABUSED/NEGLECTED CHILDREN
AND CONCERNING
LAYLA EDITH PAREDES
LORENZO RAY HAMPTON
PITER VASILOVICH MANUYLO, SR.
UNKNOWN FATHERS
RESPONDENTS
JUV24-001588
4TH AMENDED SUMMONS
(ALLEGED ABUSED OR NEGLECTED CHILD)
TO: LAYLA EDITH PAREDES
LORENZO RAY HAMPTON
PITER VASILOVICH MANUYLO, SR.
UNKNOWN FATHERS
AND ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
You are hereby summoned to appear before the above-named Court in its courtroom at the Minnehaha County Courthouse, 425 North Dakota Avenue, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, on January 20, 2026, at 10:00 AM to answer the Petition of CARRIE MEES, now on file with the Clerk of said Court, alleging the above named Children to be an abused/neglected Children and praying that said Children be taken from you and that a guardian be appointed with authority to consent to the adoption of said Children. You must appear at the time and place set forth above to show cause, if any you have, why said Children should not be found abused/neglected and the prayer of said Petition granted or said Children otherwise dealt with. Failure to appear is an admission to the allegation(s) contained in the Petition. You are further notified that the termination of parental rights is a possible remedy of these proceedings and that you and the above-named Children have the right to have an attorney present at all stages of the proceedings.
Dated at Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, this 30th day of December, 2025.
KARLA KALB, Clerk
BY: /s/ Alyssa King (Cortez)
Deputy
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PUBLISH: Jan. 2, 2026
STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA
COUNTY OF MINNEHAHA
:SS IN CIRCUIT COURT
SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA
EX REL, SOUTH DAKOTA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, IN THE INTEREST OF,
Z H, Z H, P M, II, S M, Z M, I P,
ALLEGED ABUSED/NEGLECTED CHILDREN
AND CONCERNING
LAYLA EDITH PAREDES
LORENZO RAY HAMPTON
PITER VASILOVICH MANUYLO, SR.
UNKNOWN FATHERS
RESPONDENTS
JUV24-001588
5TH AMENDED
SUMMONS
(ALLEGED ABUSED OR NEGLECTED CHILD)
TO: LAYLA EDITH PAREDES
LORENZO RAY HAMPTON
PITER VASILOVICH MANUYLO, SR.
UNKNOWN FATHERS
AND ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
You are hereby summoned to appear before the above-named Court in its courtroom at the Minnehaha County Courthouse, 425 North Dakota Avenue, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, on March 11 & 12, 2026, at 9:00 AM to answer the Petition of CARRIE MEES, now on file with the Clerk of said Court, alleging the above named Children to be an abused/neglected Children and praying that said Children be taken from you and that a guardian be appointed with authority to consent to the adoption of said Children. You must appear at the time and place set forth above to show cause, if any you have, why said Children should not be found abused/neglected and the prayer of said Petition granted or said Children otherwise dealt with. Failure to appear is an admission to the allegation(s) contained in the Petition. You are further notified that the termination of parental rights is a possible remedy of these proceedings and that you and the above-named Children have the right to have an attorney present at all stages of the proceedings.
Dated at Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, this 30th day of December, 2025.
KARLA KALB, Clerk
BY: /s/ Alyssa King (Cortez)
Deputy
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