Al Batt, Author at Austin Daily Herald

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Al Batt: A low ha of a joke

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting Are you coming to our place for Thanksgiving? I’m not sure. Well, let me know as soon as you ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, November 19, 2024 5:25 pm

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Ask a Trooper: Rain getting cold

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting I didn’t know you had dogs. Those aren’t my dogs. They are my sister’s. Well, your sisters are adorable. ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, November 12, 2024 4:55 pm

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INVENTORY

PUBLIC NOTICE Austin Utilities Notification of Accessibility of the Water Service Line Materials Inventory Austin Utilities has completed and submitted our water service line materials ... Read more

by Al Batt, Sunday, November 10, 2024 6:33 pm

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Al Batt: Passing the miles

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting I got a postcard from my doctor. What did it say? He said he’d be right with me. Driving ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, November 5, 2024 5:19 pm

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Al Batt: Compliments to the chef

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting There’s something wrong with this oatmeal. It’s not oatmeal. It’s chicken noodle soup. Oh, then it’s pretty good. Driving ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, October 29, 2024 5:10 pm

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Al Batt: Trying to make cents of it all

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting I don’t understand the mutual funds I bought. I know how you feel. I’m trying to make sense of ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, October 15, 2024 5:32 pm

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Al Batt: The blooming of election signs

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting It’s a cold, dreary, miserable day. No, it’s not. It’s a beautiful day. Why do you always have to ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, October 8, 2024 5:28 pm

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Al Batt: The way the wind blows

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting What’s wrong? My doctor wants me to have elective surgery. Well, don’t worry, you have my vote. Driving by ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, October 1, 2024 5:13 pm

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EST/BISSEN, M.

PUBLIC NOTICE STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF MOWER THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION Estate of Michael E. Bissen a/k/a Michael Edward Bissen, Decedent ... Read more

by Al Batt, Sunday, September 29, 2024 8:19 pm

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Al Batt: ‘It’s a dry heat’

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting You should come over and see my new dog. It’s a rescue. Ah, you’ve finally realized I’m a dog ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, September 24, 2024 5:41 pm

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POSTPONEMENT/050778-F2

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF ... Read more

by Al Batt, Sunday, September 22, 2024 8:29 pm

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Al Batt: I am my dog’s best friend

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting Max owned a little house in Portland. He gave it to his son. That was a nice thing for ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, September 17, 2024 5:26 pm

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Elijah E. Riley, 31

Elijah Eldridge Riley, age 31, of Rochester, Minnesota, formerly of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2024, at his home. Elijah was born ... Read more

by Al Batt, Thursday, September 12, 2024 3:19 pm

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Al Batt: How do those tractors get old

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting If I won $1 million, I’d give a quarter of it to charity. That’s mighty generous of you. It’s ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, September 10, 2024 5:57 pm

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Al Batt: Missing: A sock

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting I took an Uber from the airport. The driver told me he always went the extra mile. How did ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, September 3, 2024 8:39 pm

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