NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, the following described parcels of land forfeited to the State of MN for nonpayment of taxes have been classified and appraised as provided by law, and such parcels shall be sold on the following terms, to sit: All listed properties will be offered for sale to the highest bidder at online auction in two auction periods. Properties will be first offered at an Estimated Market Value (EMV) Auction for no less than the estimated market value as determined by the most recent assessment for a period of 30 days. Unsold tracts will be subsequently offered at a Minimum Bid Auction for no less than the sum of delinquent taxes, special assessments, penalties, interest, and costs assigned to the parcel for a period of 15 days. Property must be sold at no lower than the value specified for the tract number listed for each auction, and bidding will begin at said value for each tract. The county reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to reject any bidder who has defaulted on a land sale contract or is a prohibited bidder as defined in the Terms and Conditions of Sale. Lake County may pursue all legal remedies allowed by law against any bidder who fails to make payment for a winning bid.
The Notice of Tax-Forfeited Sale shall be given by publication in the official newspaper and website of the County as provided by law and the parcels of land will be sold by online auction at publicsurplus.com. The EMV Auction period shall commence at 10:00 AM on Monday, February 2, 2026, and conclude on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 10:00 AM. The Minimum Bid Auction period shall begin on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 10:00 AM, and conclude on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 10:00 AM.
NATE EIDE, Land Commissioner
RONELLE L. RADLE, Auditor/Treasurer
Northshore Journal: January 2, 2026
