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Kristine Kay Scott, 57
Kristine Kay Scott, age 57, of Lansing, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, August 10, 2022, at her home in Lansing. Kristine was born June 27, ...
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Al Batt: Living the days of yesteryear
Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting Do you know the difference between a shower curtain and toilet paper? No. Then please don’t use my bathroom. ...
by Al Batt, Tuesday, August 9, 2022 6:28 pm
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Al Batt: On the lookout for a watch
Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting I signed up for the neighborhood watch. Good for you. I hope it’s a Rolex. Driving by Bruce’s drive ...
by Al Batt, Tuesday, August 2, 2022 6:04 pm
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Al Batt: Help me with some privacy
Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting I’ve been doing some naked sunbathing in my yard. Why on earth are you doing that? So my neighbors ...
by Al Batt, Tuesday, July 26, 2022 6:10 pm
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Al Batt: Man caves make games better
Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting I saw a great baseball game on TV last night. Which one? The one in my man cave. Driving ...
by Al Batt, Tuesday, July 19, 2022 6:15 pm
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Robert W. Pettitt, 95
Robert Wesley Pettitt, age 95, of Austin, passed away with family at his bedside on Saturday, July 9, 2022 at St. Mark’s Lutheran Home. Bob ...
by Al Batt, Monday, July 11, 2022 5:02 pm
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Al Batt: What a coincidence-good morning
Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting Good morning. Oh, my goodness! What? I was going to say the same thing. Driving by Bruce’s drive I ...
by Al Batt, Tuesday, July 5, 2022 4:40 pm
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Al Batt: This book seems familiar
Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting I’ll be right back with your beef dinner special. Could I have extra mashed potatoes? I’m sorry, but the ...
by Al Batt, Tuesday, June 28, 2022 5:56 pm
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Al Batt: My neighbor’s pilot episode
Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting I’m making a documentary about my neighbor’s powered paraglider. How is that going? Good. I’ve already filmed the pilot. ...
by Al Batt, Tuesday, June 21, 2022 5:38 pm
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Al Batt: Authorized to open doors
Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting I’m headed to the courthouse to have my name officially changed to “Authorized Personnel.” Why would you do that? ...
by Al Batt, Tuesday, June 14, 2022 5:40 pm
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Al Batt: Celebrating today and the past
Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting My new hearing aid is working great. What kind is it? It’s 2:30. Driving by Bruce’s drive ...
by Al Batt, Tuesday, June 7, 2022 6:18 pm
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Al Batt: May be a swift temperature change
Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting The online thesaurus I’ve been using is terrible. How bad is it? It’s terrible. Driving by Bruce’s drive I ...
by Al Batt, Tuesday, May 24, 2022 5:33 pm
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Marilyn J. Wilson, 89
Marilyn J. Wilson, 89, of Austin, MN, died Thursday, May 19, 2022 at Comforcare in Austin. Marilyn June Wilson was born May 27, 1932 in ...
by Al Batt, Friday, May 20, 2022 1:12 pm
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Al Batt: I never noticed that before
Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting Good morning. Can I ask a stupid question? Can you ever. Driving by Bruce’s drive I have a wonderful ...
by Al Batt, Tuesday, May 17, 2022 5:39 pm
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Rick J. Kloeckner, 63
Rick James Kloeckner, age 63, of Austin, died Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at Mayo Health System-Austin. Rick was born November 28, 1958, in Austin, Minnesota ...