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County sells 1001 Helen Street parcel at public auction for $8,000

5403961 · July 16, 2025
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Summary

After a public hearing and competitive bidding, the Woodbury County Board of Supervisors sold parcel ending in 3008 (1001 Helen Street) to Russ Bertrand for $8,000; the sale was approved 4-0.

The Woodbury County Board of Supervisors sold a county-owned parcel identified as ending in 3008, also listed as 1001 Helen Street, to Russ Bertrand for $8,000 following an on‑the‑record public hearing and live bidding. Supervisor Matthew Nelson moved to sell the property to Russ Bertrand and Supervisor Ong seconded; the motion passed 4-0.

The board opened a public hearing to allow comments for or against the sale and received none. The county set a minimum bid of $476 and then opened live bidding. Bidders who spoke on the record included Chandler Hernandez (1000 West Ruston Street), Jose Lorenzo (931 Logan Street), and Russ Bertrand (1506 Hennepin Street). After multiple rounds of competitive bidding the board awarded the parcel to Russ Bertrand for $8,000.

Supervisor Nelson made the motion to sell to Bertrand and Supervisor Ong seconded. The board voted and the motion carried 4-0. County staff directed the successful bidder to follow up with county staff to complete sale paperwork.