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Al Batt: Hard to be sick of this winter so far

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting I had the hiccups for a week. Did you try breathing into a paper bag? I did. Did it ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, December 12, 2023 5:36 pm

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STORAGE AUCTION

PUBLIC NOTICE The contents of the following storage units will be sold to the public on Lockerfox.com on 12/27/23 at 1pm. Chris Makowiecki: aquarium. Geoffrey ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, December 12, 2023 12:32 pm

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Harry T. Hansen, 85

Harry Thomas Hansen, age 85, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 4, 2023, at Good Samaritan Society – Comforcare in Austin. Harry ... Read more

by Al Batt, Friday, December 8, 2023 11:30 am

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Harlan Johnsrud, 88

Harlan Leroy Johnsrud, 88, passed away peacefully in his home on December 5, 2023 surrounded by family after a battle with cancer. Harlan was born ... Read more

by Al Batt, Friday, December 8, 2023 7:33 am

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Al Batt: Acknowledging fellow travelers

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting I defeated a black belt yesterday. Wow! Way to go. Thanks. Next week, I’m taking on a red sock. ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, December 5, 2023 5:43 pm

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Mary L. Townsley, 66

Mary L. Townsley, age 66, of Lyle, Minnesota, passed away Friday, December 1, 2023, at Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester, Saint Marys Campus. Mary Lillian Lawson ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, December 5, 2023 11:16 am

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Al Batt: Thanksgiving: taste of memories

Echoes From the Loafers’ Club Meeting My doctor says I need to listen to my body. That’s a good idea. Not really. All I get ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, November 28, 2023 6:14 pm

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Al Batt: Predicting the movements of snowy owls

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting I answered the phone. The caller sneezed and hung up. Do you know who it was? It was a ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, November 21, 2023 6:06 pm

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Al Batt: Coming home from telling stories

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting Could I get a cheeseburger without the cheese? Why don’t you just order a hamburger? I don’t like hamburgers. ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, November 14, 2023 6:13 pm

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Neil R. Jirele, 85

Neil R. Jirele, 85, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at the Mayo Clinic Hospital, Methodist Campus in Rochester. Neil was born ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, November 7, 2023 5:47 pm

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Al Batt: Shivering onward

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting I try to do nothing every day. It’s good for my longevity. What do you mean? Nothing lasts forever. ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, November 7, 2023 5:24 pm

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Al Batt: That was fast

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting I got a speeding ticket yesterday. How fast were you driving? I don’t know. It all happened so fast. ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, October 31, 2023 5:14 pm

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Gary R. Ziegler, 66

Gary R. Ziegler, age 66, of Lyle, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2023, surrounded by his loving family at St. Mary’s Hospital. Gary ... Read more

by Al Batt, Friday, October 27, 2023 10:39 am

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Al Batt: Hearing my wife’s eyes roll

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting What do you know? You don’t want to know. That’s good to know. Driving by Bruce’s drive I have ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, October 24, 2023 4:42 pm

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Al Batt: Financial realities of baseball cards

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting This has been a day to remember. Why is that? I don’t remember. Driving by Bruce’s drive I have ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, October 17, 2023 5:02 pm

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