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80± ACRES

Robert & Sue Sonnek Farm

Minnesota Lake Township, Faribault County, Minnesota

Auction Location & Time

Thursday, November 13, 2025 @ 2:00 p.m.

Location:
Wells Community Center
189 2nd St SE, Wells, MN 56097

Owner: Robert & Sue Sonnek

Attorney: Stacey Edwards Jones, Jones Law Office, Mankato

Agent Contact: Chuck Wingert
Phone: 507.381.9790
Email: charles@wingertlandservices.com

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Chuck Wingert

Chuck Wingert

ALC, Auctioneer #07-24-12

DESCRIPTION:
S1/2 of SE1/4 Section 8, T104N-R25W

TAX ID #:
130080600 (SE1/4 of SE1/4 Section 8) and
130080400 (SW1/4 of SE1/4 Section 8)

REAL ESTATE TAXES:
2025 Ag Non-Homestead Taxes: 130080600 - $1,072.00
2025 Ag Non-Homestead Taxes: 13080400 - $958.00
Special Assessment - $0.00
Total Estimated Tax & Specials - $2,030.00

FSA INFORMATION:
Total Acres - 80.00± acres
FSA Tillable Acres - 70.17± acres
Corn Base Acres - 38.82± acres
Corn PLC Yield - 179.00± bushels
Soybean Base Acres - 31.39± acres
Soybean PLC Yield - 50.00± bushels

RENT/LEASE INFORMATION:
Buyer will have possession after 2025 crop is harvested. 

SOIL DESCRIPTION:
Marna silty clay loam, Waldorf silty clay loam, Kamrar clay loam, Guckeen silty clay loam, Barber silty clay loam. See Soils Map.

CROP PRODUCTIVITY INDEX (CPI):
88.99 CPI

TOPOGRAPHY:
Level to slight roll.

DRAINAGE:
Private outlets, system tiled. See tile map.
3,750 feet of additional 4" laterals were installed between existing laterals on the east side of property that are not shown on the tile map. A map of those laterals will be provided.

CRP:
None

NRCS CLASSIFICATION ON TILLABLE ACRES:
PC/NW – Prior Converted/No Wetlands
NHEL – No Highly Erodible Lands

AUCTION LOCATION AND TIME:

Wells Community Center
189 2nd St SE
Wells, MN 56097
Thursday, November 13, 2025 @ 2:00 p.m.

BID INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Only registered bidders may attend. Must be registered prior to auction date. All potential buyers shall complete the online registration form. All potential buyers shall complete registration by 12:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 12, 2025. If online registration is not possible, please mail or deliver a sealed bid to be received no later than 12:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 12, 2025 to:

    Wingert Land Services
    1160 S. Victory Drive, Ste. 6
    Mankato, MN 56001

  2. The bid shall state the price per deeded acre to the nearest $100.
  3. All persons submitting a bid will be allowed to raise their bid after all bids have been opened.
  4. The premise described herein will be sold “as is, where is”
  5. Seller shall retain all 2025 lease income and shall pay all real estate taxes and special assessments certified for payment with the real estate taxes due and payable in 2025. Buyer shall be responsible for real estate taxes due and payable in 2026 and thereafter, and any unpaid special assessments payable therewith and thereafter.
  6. The successful bidder or bidders will enter into a Purchase Agreement and shall pay as earnest money 10% of the successful bid on the day of auction.
  7. A 2% Buyer Premium will be added to the final bid price to arrive at a final contract price.
  8. The entire balance of the purchase price, without interest, will be due and payable on, or before Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at which time marketable title shall be conveyed.
  9. The Seller(s) reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any irregularities in the bidding.
  10. Announcements made the day of the auction take precedence over written material.
  11. Information provided within this brochure is from sources deemed reliable but Wingert Land Services makes no guarantee as to its accuracy.

BID SUBMITTING INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Please complete online bid registration here.
  2. If online bid registration is not possible, please complete the written bid form found in the brochure.
  3. Your bid must indicate the price per deeded acre, rounded to the nearest $100.
  4. Only registered bidders may attend. Must be registered prior to auction date. All potential buyers shall complete either online registration or submit a written sealed bid, which must be received no later than 12:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 12, 2025, to:
    Wingert Land Services
    Attn: Chuck Wingert
    1160 S. Victory Drive, Ste. 6
    Mankato, MN 56001
    Cell: 507.381.9790
    Email: charles@wingertlandservices.com