Al Batt, Author at Austin Daily Herald

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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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Al Batt: Speaking in North Carolina

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting I wish I could quit smoking. Have you ever tried? Yes, but only between cigarettes. Driving by Bruce’s drive ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, August 27, 2024 5:35 pm

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PROCEEDINGS 7.22.24

PUBLIC NOTICE School Board Proceedings ISD 492 Austin, MN The Austin School Board held a special meeting on 7/22/24 in the District Office Conf Room, ... Read more

by Al Batt, Sunday, August 25, 2024 7:57 pm

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Al Batt: Living in the novelty of winter

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting I can see into the future. When did you start being able to do that? Next Wednesday. Driving by ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, August 20, 2024 5:36 pm

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Al Batt: Shifting habitat of raccoons

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting My neighbor drives me crazy. He hired a poop scooper service that removes pet waste from his yard. What’s ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, August 13, 2024 5:39 pm

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MEETING 8.14.24

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND PRELIMINARY PLAT AUSTIN CITY PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that Matt Rahlf has applied ... Read more

by Al Batt, Sunday, August 11, 2024 7:30 pm

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Al Batt: Loving some funeral potatoes

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting I’m going to see a different audiologist. What’s wrong with your current audiologist? He keeps telling me I need ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, August 6, 2024 6:23 pm

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Al Batt: High five happy for butterflies

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting I added a skylight to my condo. I’ll bet you’re enjoying it. I am, but I don’t think the ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, July 30, 2024 6:00 pm

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Al Batt: Tesla gets horrible gas mileage

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting I don’t like my Tesla. What’s wrong with it? I get 0 miles to the gallon. Driving by Bruce’s ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, July 23, 2024 5:51 pm

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Al Batt: Small town means you are no longer a stranger

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting We should switch to Roman numerals. Who wants to do that? I for one. Driving by Bruce’s drive I ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, July 16, 2024 5:24 pm

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Al Batt: No more change in the sofa

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting I have memories of making sand castles with my grandfather. Oh, that’s sweet. Of course, that was before my ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, July 9, 2024 5:40 pm

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Al Batt: Choose baseball over politics

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting You can learn a lot about someone by what they complain about. Yeah? What do you know about me? ... Read more

by Al Batt, Saturday, July 6, 2024 10:15 am

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Al Batt: No rain when it didn’t rain

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting I have a pessimism glass on my desk. Every time I have a forlorn thought, I put a dollar ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, June 25, 2024 5:42 pm

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POSTPONEMENT/NELSON

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE DATE: May 2, 2024 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described ... Read more

by Al Batt, Saturday, June 22, 2024 3:27 pm

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74-CV-24-820

PUBLIC NOTICE State of Minnesota District Court County Steele Judicial District: 3rd Court File Number: 74-CV-24-820 Case Type: Harassment Dessa Chambers Petitioner vs Wade Wagner ... Read more

by Al Batt, Wednesday, June 19, 2024 10:20 am

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