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Al Batt: Minnsplaining for the state

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting What did you do yesterday? I spent the whole day watching TV in my pajamas. I didn’t know they ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, March 12, 2024 5:18 pm

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Al Batt: Did Taylor Swift see her shadow?

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting I left my job today. I couldn’t work for my boss after what he said to me. What did ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, March 5, 2024 5:56 pm

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Helen Judd, 92

Helen Elgie Judd, 92, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away at St. Mark’s Lutheran Home on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, after having a stroke two days ... Read more

by Al Batt, Wednesday, February 28, 2024 2:35 pm

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Al Batt: Finding shoes in places they shouldn’t be

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting I had a colonoscopy last week. Did they discover anything? They found one of my high school football coach’s ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, February 27, 2024 5:42 pm

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Al Batt: Money to buy an elephant

Echoes From the Loafers’ Club Meeting I wish I had enough money to buy an elephant. What do you want with an elephant? I don’t ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, February 20, 2024 7:57 pm

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Al Batt: February’s smile like none others

Echoes From the Loafers’ Club Meeting Hi, Allan. It’s Allen. My apologies. I hate mispronouncing someone’s name. Driving by Bruce’s drive I have a wonderful ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, February 6, 2024 6:03 pm

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BIDS/WIRING UPGRADES

PUBLIC NOTICE SCATTERED SITE RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES WIRING UPGRADES AUSTIN HRA The Austin Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) will receive sealed bids for Aluminum Wiring Upgrades. ... Read more

by Al Batt, Saturday, February 3, 2024 6:39 pm

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Al Batt: Waving from the open road

Echoes From the Loafers’ Club Meeting What’s the name of that guy who was a mnemonist whose elephantine ability to remember large amounts of information ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, January 30, 2024 6:13 pm

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Al Batt: The cornfield hears all

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting I think I’ll have my class reunion at my place. I’ll provide all the food, valet parking and a ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, January 23, 2024 6:00 pm

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Al Batt: It’s just stupid cold

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting One of my shoes is tighter than the other. Are your feet different sizes? No, I put both socks ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, January 16, 2024 5:37 pm

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Al Batt: Things were cheaper then

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting I talked to that guy for 30 minutes and I still couldn’t remember his name. Why didn’t you ask ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, January 9, 2024 4:24 pm

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Al Batt: We’re not all meant to be Minnesotan

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting Here’s your gift. Forgive the brown paper bag. I don’t like to spend money on wrapping paper. It’s the ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, January 2, 2024 7:32 pm

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Al Batt: Brown Christmas doesn’t seem right

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting I had the hiccups, so I stood on one foot, flapped my arms and yodeled. It never fails. To ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, December 26, 2023 6:18 pm

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Al Batt: Still shopping for others

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting I want socks or underwear for Christmas. Why would you want those things? Because I never get what I ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, December 19, 2023 5:46 pm

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Alice C. Brennan

Alice Caroline Brennan, age 98, of Austin, died Saturday, December 9, 2023 at the Legacy of Brownsdale. Alice was born May 17, 1925 in Austin ... Read more

by Al Batt, Wednesday, December 13, 2023 2:08 pm

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