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Believe in your abilities -By Harvey Mackay Once there was a college running back who everyone agreed had the ability to be the best. He was drafted early by the pros. Sadly he never really performed up to their expectations. His coach finally released him in favor of a player who had much less ability. Asked how he could do such a thing, the coach said the decision had been relatively simple; “That man has all the ability in the world, but the player I kept has all the touchdowns.” No matter what your abilities, use them to their fullest. Invest wisely in activities, projects, people and life, and you will find them multiplying. “You are the only person on earth who can use your ability,” said Zig Ziglar, author, salesman and motivational speaker. A major league baseball manager agreed, saying ability is a crazy thing. It’s fun to talk about it and beautiful to see it in action, but hardly anybody really understands it. People think it’s something a player keeps in his equipment bag and puts on as he does his uniform. But a true professional knows that isn’t true. He knows his ability isn’t real unless he is actually on the field demonstrating it. My dear friend, football coach extraordinaire Lou Holtz, put it this way: “Ability is what you’re capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude
determines how well you do it.” Employees can showcase their abilities in several ways that align with the ideas shared in the context. Here are some effective strategies. Actively participate in performance reviews by highlighting your achievements and discussing areas where you excel. Be proactive in identifying skills you wish to develop further. Contribute innovative ideas through suggestion boxes or similar platforms. This not only demonstrates creativity but also shows initiative and a willingness to improve the organization. When new projects arise, volunteer to take on roles that allow you to utilize and showcase your unique skills. This can demonstrate your versatility and eagerness to contribute beyond your usual responsibilities. Look for opportunities to share talents that may not be immediately relevant to your job but can add value. For example, using creative skills to enhance presentations or team activities. Engage with colleagues from different departments to build relationships and demonstrate your ability to work collaboratively, which can highlight your interpersonal skills and adaptability. Explore classes or training opportunities to further develop your skills or learn new ones. Diversifying your array of abilities may demonstrate your resourcefulness and willingness to use all of your abilities, even those that may not have been immediately apparent. The ability to recognize ability is incredibly important, especially in management and leadership roles. Hiring someone based on their skills and expertise rather than just their personality can
significantly impact a company’s success. Recognizing ability means identifying the unique talents and strengths that individuals bring to the table. This skill allows leaders to build strong, effective teams and ensure that the right people are in the right roles. It also involves seeing potential in individuals who may not fit the typical mold but have the capability to excel in their positions. Despite not being a people person, I once hired a CFO because of his exceptional fiscal know-how. His ability to manage finances effectively made him invaluable to our company for 25 years. Above all else, I look for people who can do the job. It’s more of a talent show than a congeniality contest. A friend of mine told me that he had an employee who was known for his incredible ability to solve complex problems. However, he had a unique quirk – he would always solve these problems while balancing on a yoga ball. One day, during a particularly challenging project, the team was stuck on a technical issue. The problem-solver rolled in on his yoga ball, bouncing gently as he pondered the problem. After a few moments of bouncing and
Harvey Mackay continued to pg 3
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“The Good Old Days” -By Tom Kuehne Bosses
I suppose many of you have heard or maybe have said that a farmer is his own boss. He thinks that he is able to run his life without having someone telling him what to do while he is on the job. He is somewhat correct, but he has many
bosses. One of his bosses is the government. He must report his crop production, so that they know how much he is producing. If he has federal crop insurance there is probably someone, who is not actually growing crops, that tells him when the crops need to be planted. Weather and field conditions also tell him when to plant and harvest. His planting
Harvey Mackay continued from pg 2 thinking, he exclaimed, “I’ve got it!” and proceeded to explain the solution. The team was amazed, not just by his ability to solve the problem, but by the fact that he did it while maintaining perfect balance on that yoga ball. From then on, whenever a problem seemed insurmountable, someone would jokingly suggest, “Quick, get the yoga ball!” It became a light-hearted reminder that sometimes, ability comes in the most unexpected forms. Sometimes, the key to unlocking ability is finding your own unique balance. Mackay’s Moral: The ability to recognize ability is the most important ability. Reprinted with permission from nationally syndicated columnist Harvey Mackay, author of the New York Times #1 bestseller “Swim With The Sharks Without Being Eaten Alive,” “We Got Fired!...And It’s the Best Thing That Ever Happened to Us,” “The Mackay MBA of Selling in the Real World,” and “Use Your Head To Get Your Foot In The Door.”
history tells him which crops are to be grown on which fields. They are the boss. The economic market tells him when to sell his harvest. This is like gambling. Hopefully, he makes the correct decision. This must be done while knowing that he may have his storage facilities maxed out. His harvest may tell him to put up another bin. Who’s the boss now? If the farm includes livestock, they will tell him what care they need and at what time. Feeding, milking, cleaning and inspection are actually directed by the animals. They determine when the farmer will rest or possibly determine if he gets a vacation this year. They definitely are bosses of his life. Weather conditions are a major director of a farmer’s activities. He may say that he wants to put up hay next Saturday, but when Saturday comes, he finds it raining, so he must make hay on Sunday, which he had hoped would be the day to watch the Eagles and Swans baseball game. He has little choice, since they are predicting rain for Monday and Tuesday, which would reduce the quality of the hay, maybe reducing the feed value by half. The boss is not giving a lot of choice. He doesn’t feel good today. That knee that he hurt 3 years ago while fixing the combine is really acting up today. There must be some snow coming, which usually makes it flair up. It hurts, but he must do the farm duties, whether it hurts or not. No boss is standing over him saying that he must do his work, but the whole farmstead reminds him to get to work. In some cases there is actual directives given by the farm bosses. They may be squealing or bellowing, but he knows he must obey. So he retires and moves to town. At first it feels good to sleep in ‘till 7:00, but he gets restless. What should he do? He spent his life being controlled by the farm, so he doesn’t know what to do with his spare time, which now there is a lot of. He doesn’t read books and the TV becomes really boring. He finds it difficult to not get directives from his bosses. Can the wife’s suggestions make it easier? We have to wait and see. For feedback or story ideas, email Tom at kuehneins@gmail.com.
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By now some of you have had your family gathering for Christmas, while others are waiting until Christmas Day. However, there are some of you who may have had a very bad year. Maybe the last two years have been especially difficult for you. Or you lost a loved one this year and without that person around anymore, celebrating just doesn’t seem right. I want to encourage you to take the time to grieve! Jesus grieved for his close friend that had passed away, and His disciples grieved for Jesus when He died on the cross. Today, I would like to remind all of us that Christmas and Communion have lots in common. We are given instructions in 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 “For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you: The Lord Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, “This is my body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of me.” In the same way, after supper he took the cup, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood; do this, whenever you drink it, in remembrance of me.” For whenever you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes.” Our instruction is to remember what Jesus did for us and then proclaim the Lord’s Death. You see, the death of Jesus brings us a gift! So, in the same way we give gifts at Christmas in celebration of the newborn King, we have an incredible gift in the death of Jesus! If it wasn’t for Jesus’s birth and
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Mildred A. Wiechmann
M i l d r e d A. “Millie” Wiechmann, age 80 of Melrose, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at the Cura Care Center in Melrose, Minnesota. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 a.m. Monday, December 22 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose with Rev. Derek Wiechmann officiating. A private inurnment will be in St. Bernard’s Cemetery in Ward Springs. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the Patton-Schad Funeral Home in Melrose and from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday at the church. Parish prayers will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Mildred Ann Mueller was born February 7, 1945 in Meire Grove, Minnesota to Joseph and Marietta (Rademacher) Mueller. Millie was a nursing assistant at the Melrose Hospital in her early twenties until she married the love of her life, Patrick Wiechmann. The couple was married on May 27, 1967 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Meire Grove. Millie lived on Birch Lake for 17 years before moving to Kitchi Lake near Pennington, Minnesota where she, alongside her husband, ran Lost Acres Resort. They returned to central Minnesota in 2019. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose. Millie was also a former member, volunteer, and a Christian Mother at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church in Ward Springs, and a member of the Melrose American Legion Auxiliary. Millie was a fisherman’s wife who fried, smoked, and pickled fish. She was very strong-willed and proud to be the mother of her seven children. Millie enjoyed baking cookies, sewing, bird watching, gardening, and caring for many flowers. Survivors include her husband of 59 years, Patrick Wiechmann of Melrose; children, John (Anita) Wiechmann of Grey Eagle, Nancy (Terry) Thell of Holdingford, Dennis (Emily) Wiechmann of Poulsbo, Washington, Eva (Allen) Miller of St. Joseph, Amy Wiechmann (Marlin Van Loon) of Laporte, Ada (Ray) Adolph of Kimball, and Mary (Shawn) Thomes of Clearwater; 16 grandchildren and 14 greatgrandchildren; brothers and sisters, Anna Mae (Mike) Froehle, Alice (Kenny) Steinhoffer, Jane (Louie) Schaeffer, Annella Rossman, Albert (Brenda) Mueller, Alvin (Brenda) Mueller, and Rita (Pat) Poepping. Millie was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Leroy Mueller; and brother-inlaw, Dennis Rossman. Arrangements were made with PattonSchad Funeral & Cremation Services of Melrose.
Our Mom, Laurel Violet Meier, 85, of Long Prairie Minnesota, passed from this world to the next on Thursday, December 11, 2025. She died peacefully at home surrounded by family with her beloved dog, Tucker, on her lap. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 AM Saturday, December 20, 2025, at St. Mary of Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Long Prairie with the Rev. Gabriel Walz officiating. Visitation will take place from 4 – 7 pm Friday, December 19th at the Williams-Dingman Family Funeral Home – Stein Chapel in Long Prairie. Visitation will continue at the funeral home for one hour prior to the service at the church. Mom was born on September 28, 1940, to Alfred and Lillian (Boyd) Hyam in Bexleyheath England. Her family moved to Van Nuys, CA when she was seven. Our parents moved their family of five rambunctious daughters to Long Prairie, MN in Spring of 1967. In 1985, Mom and her beloved husband, Clifford, purchased the Long Drive-In Theater in Long Prairie which they were still operating at the time of Clifford’s death in 2008. Our parents kept this drive-in open for the community, even during the lean years. It continues to live on and thrive under the tutelage of our sister, Michelle Claseman, and her family. Grammy – as she was known to her 13 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren and finally her two great, great twin grandsons set to arrive in March 2026 – was a force. Her home a refuge, short and long term to many. Our parents’ house was filled with kids incoming and outgoing for as long as we can remember. Their tribe kept them young and all of us extremely close. We are eternally grateful. Mom was an avid reader though her superpower was storytelling. Captivating audiences both young and old with enthusiasm, a sprinkling of sarcasm, and an unrivaled sense of humor, she kept us coming back for more. But her true passion was helping people. Always a champion for the underdog and misunderstood, she took her talents to the streets, driving thousands of miles to unite separated families for supervised visits and to provide people of all ages transportation to and from appointments and obligations. She served as an Emergency Medical Technician for the Long Prairie Hospital Ambulance service at a time when being a woman and an EMT wasn’t commonplace. She was also instrumental in starting the Hands of Hope Resource Center in Long Prairie. Our mom was a remarkable woman whose kindness touched many people. We will miss her forever. She is survived by her daughters, Vivian (Tom Wettstein) Meier of Long Prairie, Kathleen (Tom) Butler of Billings, MT, Yvonne Dixon (Gary Loxterkamp) of Swanville, Michelle (Dan) Claseman of Little Falls and stepdaughter Peggy (Ken) Kopf of Capistrano Beach, CA. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Clifford, daughter Diane Kutter, stepdaughter Della Ramirez, and her only sibling, sister Paulene Parker. Casket bearers will be Jeff Meier, Jason Dixon, Nick Meier, Shane Meier, Jack Ostendorf, Kevin Bruder, Christian Butler and Tyler Claseman.
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Managing Stress during the Holidays For many of us, the holiday season can bring an increased sense of family responsibility and, along with it, additional feelings of stress. Advertisements about the joys of the season can seem lost on us as we scurry around trying to do even more than usual. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Unfortunately, we may turn to unhealthy stress management behaviors such as overindulging in eating or drinking. These actions don’t help and often make us feel worse. There are better, healthier and longer-lasting techniques we can use to make holiday stress – and other stressful times – more manageable. Strengthen social connections – We know that strong, supportive relationships help us manage all kinds of challenges. So, we can view the holidays as a time to reconnect with the positive people in our lives. Accepting help and support from those who care about us can help alleviate stress. Also, volunteering at a local charity can be another way to make connections; helping others often makes us feel better, too. Set expectations – It is helpful to set realistic expectations for gifts and holiday activities. Depending on a child’s age, we can use
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this opportunity to teach kids about the value of money and responsible spending. We need to remember to pare down our own expectations, too. Instead of trying to take on everything, we need to identify the most important holiday tasks and take small concrete steps to accomplish them. Keep things in perspective – On the whole, the holiday season is short. It helps to maintain a broader context and a longer-term perspective. We can ask ourselves, what’s the worst thing that could happen this holiday? Our greatest fears may not happen and, if they do, we can tap our strengths and the help of others to manage them. There will be time after the holiday season to follow up or do more of the things we’ve overlooked or did not have the time to do during the holidays. Take care of yourself – It is important that we pay attention to our own needs and feelings during the holiday season. We can find fun, enjoyable and relaxing activities for ourselves and our families. By keeping our minds and bodies healthy, we are primed to deal with stressful situations when they arise. Consider cutting back television viewing for kids and getting the family out together for fresh air and a winter walk.
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National Wreaths Across America Day
This is such a beautiful place, Cemetery at Fort Ripley. Snow is so deep but you can still see the beautiful wreaths on each stone. The big wreaths (pictured below) are by the mausoleums. Submitted by Judy VanHeel.
Pictured are American Legion Post 350 members and veterans that took part in the ceremony (from left) Jim Wensmann, 6th District Commander Frank Grittner, Dana Pitzen, Don Yurczyk, Dave Brezinka, Mike Holmen, Teri Statz, Walt Beneke and Duane Harren. Submitted by Kristi Wacker. National Wreaths Across America Day and area church cemeteries including Word was December 13, 2025. Upsala American of Life, Community Covenant, Gethsemane, Legion Auxiliary Unit 350 partnered with St. Francis of Assisi, St. Mary’s, St. Edwardds Wreaths Across America (WAA) in a shared and the Danish Lutheran Church of Elmdale. mission to Remember the Fallen, honor those Over 250 veteran wreaths were placed in the who served and are serving the United States Upsala area. of America along with their families and teach Attending the Upsala American Legion the next generation the value of freedom. Auxiliary Unit 350 hosted program were the WAA ceremonies took place in all 50 American Legion 6th District Commander states, US territories and at 26 American Frank Grittner and American Legion Auxiliacemeteries overseas, ensuring we honor and ry 6th District President Wendy Grittner. remember our heroes wherever they rest. Across the country more than 2 million volunteers and supporters gathered to Remember, Honor and Teach at over 5200 participating cemeteries. The Upsala ceremony was held at the Upsala Area Veterans Memorial. After the ceremony, volunteers placed veteran wreaths at area cemeteries. The live balsam fir wreaths were placed on veteran graves not to remember fallen veterans’ deaths, but their lives. Each fallen veteran gave a portion of his/her life in order to ensure our freedoms, and some gave all. The wreaths are placed as a symbol of appreciation from a grateful America. Wreaths were placed in the Upsala City Cemetery, Elmdale City Cemetery, Upsala American Legion Auxiliary Unit 350 member East Swanville Cemetery LeAnn Beneke.
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Grey Eagle City • November 12, 2025 The regular meeting of the Grey Eagle City Council was called to order by Mayor Joseph Arnzen at 7:00 pm on the 12th day of November 2025 in Council Chambers. Council members present were Brad Johnson, Brian Hollenkamp, Roland Ahrendt and Chris Browen. No council members were absent. Also in attendance was Beth Ramacher and guests: Matt and Mackinze Viere, Jermey Freudenrich, Lance Chase, Tim Ainali, Mitch Zachman, Bruce Zachman and Matt Zinniel. A motion was made by Brad Johnson to approve the amended agenda. A second was made by Roland Ahrendt and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried. A motion was made by Brad Johnson to approve the minutes of the October 14, 2025 meeting with the correction of the 2025 Prosecution Services to 2026 Prosecution Services. A second was made by Brian Hollenkamp and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried. The public hearing was opened at 7:02 pm to consider the vacation of a portion of N Lake Street W (specific details in the October 14, 2025 minutes). Matt Zinniel discussed the issues with water, sewer and other utilities being brought to parcels 34-0001100 and 34-0001200, should they be developed. Mitch Zachman said it would take away access to the north parcel (34-0001100) and require an easement through the south parcel. Bruce Zachman agreed that getting access back after a vacation is not an easy or quick process. A motion was made by Brad Johnson to close the public meeting at 7:08 pm. A second was made by Roland Ahrendt and upon vote, with all members voting in favor (Brian Hollenkamp abstained), motion carried. The Council was asked how they would like to proceed with the vacation after hearing comments from the public. A motion was made by Brad Johnson to not vacate the portion of N Lake Street W. A second was made by Chris Browen and upon vote, with all members voting in favor (Brian Hollenkamp abstained), motion carried. Matt Zinniel was present to discuss the water and wastewater contract for 2026, which was voted on at the September 9th meeting. He has concerns about the decision made by the council. He stated his frustration with no specifications being made for the expectations of the position. Matt also expressed concerns about previous employment at the City and how things were handled. A building permit application from Duane Becker was reviewed for building a house at 112 Ward Street West. A motion was made by Brad Johnson to approve the application. A second was made by Roland Ahrendt and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried. A motion was made by Brad Johnson to approve the 2025-2026 Snow Removal Contract from Herdering. A second was made by Brian Hollenkamp and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried. The Council would like a new sign (Not a Thru Street) placed at the south end of Woodman and Ward Street East. A motion was made by Brad Johnson to
have Thein Well pull the well for service, which has not been done since 2019. A second was made by Roland Ahrendt and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried. A motion was made by Brad Johnson to have Quality Flow perform service inspections at each of the lift stations. A second was made by Roland Ahrendt and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried. Johnson Jet-Line 2025 televising videos and reports are available, if anyone is interested. There were no issues noted after the jetting. A motion was made by Brad Johnson to have the City pay 50% of the Minnesota Paid Leave Premium. A second was made by Chris Browen and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried. The City has yet to be contacted by the State if they are a small employer and will qualify for the reduced rate. The Council was given a list from the League of MN Cities Insurance Trust of all insured property to review before the November 12, 2025 meeting. There are no changes or additions to the property list. The Council was given a copy of the 2017 agreement between the City and Great River Regional Library. The Council was given a copy of the 2030 Local Partnership Program available with MN DOT for Highway 28. Discussion was held on redoing the sidewalks, curbs, gutters, storm sewer drains and streetlights. Applications for this partnership are due by January 30, 2026. The current Shed Ordinance was reviewed. There will be no changes at this time. An update was given on the application for Todd County Opioid Settlement Funding for AEDs. The County has denied the application request at this time. The Clerk will be attending the next County meeting to get more information on the denial and the possibility to revisit the project. Discussion was held on the 2026 Preliminary Budget and Levy Payable. The Council was reminded that the 2026 Final Budget and Levy Payable will need to be approved at the December meeting. The Council does not suggest any changes to either. There was a brief discussion on the possibility of a Finance Committee for the 2027 budget; more to come at a future meeting. Discussion was held on the placement of the Rainbow playground equipment that will be installed at the park. This equipment is being purchased with funding received from Sourcewell. The Council asked for a work session to be held on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 4:00 pm at the park located at 318 Maple Street North. The City of Grey Eagle received $50,000 for Impact Funding and $40,000 for Match Funding from Sourcewell for 2025-2026. The Grey Eagle Fire Department also received $50,000 for Impact Funding and $40,000 for Match Funding from Sourcewell for 20252026. There is still funding available for Third Party Reimbursement; the Council was asked to think of things that are needed and would qualify for this. The Council does not need to pre-approve training events for the Clerk to attend. A motion was made by Chris Browen to approve the revised Standard Operating Pro-
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The January Melrose Township meeting date will be changed from the 1st Thursday in January to the 1st Wednesday in January due to the January 1st holiday. The monthly meeting will take place on Wednesday, January 7 at 7:00 PM at the Melrose City Center. Cindy Willman, Melrose Township Clerk • 612-280-0595
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cedures for the Grey Eagle Fire Department. A second was made by Roland Ahrendt and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried. Lance Chase asked about the Fire Department’s 2006 Chevy truck. The truck will be moved back to the city shop until there is an update from the MN DNR. Christmas lights can be put up on main street anytime in November but will not be turned on until after Thanksgiving. Tim Ainali presented some more information about donations for items and work for the tractor pull area of the park. There will be no action on any of this until the City hears from the City Attorney. A motion was made by Brian Hollenkamp to approve payment of Claims #3600-3625, totaling $53,189.69 and include additional payments of the following: Grey Eagle Volunteer Relief Association $29,194.21, MN Power $1965.50 and Grey Eagle Volunteer Relief Association $3000.00. A second was made by Brad Johnson and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried. A motion was made by Brian Hollenkamp to adjourn the meeting at 8:19 pm. A second was made by Roland Ahrendt and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried. The Truth in Taxation will be held at 6:30 pm on Tuesday, December 9, 2025. The next regular meeting of the Grey Eagle City Council will be held at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 in Council Chambers. Beth Ramacher, Clerk/Treasurer Grey Eagle City • November 18, 2025 The work session meeting (for the park) of the Grey Eagle City Council was called to order by Mayor Joseph Arnzen at 4:00 pm on the 18th day of November 2025 at 318 Maple Street North. Council members present were Brad Johnson and Chris Browen. Roland Ahrendt and Brian Hollenkamp were absent. Also in attendance was Beth Ramacher and guest: Tim Ainali. The purpose of the work session was to discuss possible future projects for the park at 318 Maple Street North.
Discussion was held on the placement of the new Rainbow playground equipment which will be installed with funding from Sourcewell. Discussion was held on the tractor pull track. An organization, with no affiliation to the City, will need to be started to fund and organize such events such as tractor pulls, demolition derbies and rodeos. Once the organization is established, a business plan would need to be made and presented to the City. After the business plan is reviewed and approved there will need to be a (lease) contract/agreement drawn up between the organization and the City before any work or events could take place. The meeting was adjourned at 4:41 pm. Beth Ramacher, Clerk/Treasurer
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Congratulations to this month’s all-student show ribbon winners at The Art of Conversation Gallery! 1st place goes to Lizzy Wielenberg, Grade 1, for her photograph of “Radar O’Reilly” the donkey. 2nd place goes to Charlotte Tomsche, Grade 1, for her “Watercolor Abstract Leaf.” 3rd place is shared by two artists: Payton Kiley, Grade 6, for “Dragon Eye” in Chalk Pastels and Emma Dickinsen, Grade 10, for her “Grid Pencil Drawing Horse.” The gallery is located at 105 S. Main, Suite 2, in Upsala and will be closed over the Christmas holiday. January hours (a new show is coming, watch for details) are Friday 4-6 pm; Saturday 10-noon; and Sunday noon-4 pm. For more information, call (218) 428-8010.
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Steve Worms Rosie Wiechmann David Goebel Julie Viot Danielle Wolbeck Jim Tschida Dan Goebel Joe Harren Andrew Gieske Ralph Eickhoff Leesa Roering Sheri Luetmer Jerry Butkowski Don Kerfeld Bob Guse James Kuakmuhs Alex Seehusen Stacy O’Neil Chris Williams Claude Vogel Lee Uphoff Stacy Larson
Thank you to everyone who bought & sold tickets. All proceeds stay at St. Rosa Community Park.
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Tues., Dec. 23 Regular Hours at All Stores
Wed., Dec. 24 8 am to 3 pm
Wed., Dec. 24
Faribault Store: 7 am to 3 pm
15% OFF Storewide Sale
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*Excludes: Stihl products, gas, diesel, kerosene, heating wood pellets, tobacco, hunting/fishing licenses, snowblowers and sale items, no pallet quantity discounts. See store for additional exclusions. sauk centre 1050 Centre St. 320-352-5261
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Not responsible for printing errors. Prices subject to change without notice. Quantity limited to stock on hand. Brand substitution may apply for equal value. Some items have rain check available. We will special order items not in stock, if available.
WANTED TO BUY: Butcher cows, bulls, fats & walkable cripples: also horses, sheep & goats. 320-235-2664. SC-odB
FOR SALE: Ducks Unlimited prints & many wildlife prints, all framed. Please text 320-290-0285 for pictures. 12/18
WANTED: Cars and pickups from the 40’s, 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, and 80’s, in your weeds or sheds. 218-640-3807 or 218-756-2257.
FOR SALE: 2015 Dodge Caravan, full power doors, windows, tailgate, FlexFuel, 183,000 miles, $6,000. Call 320-248-7878.
FOR SALE: Firewood, all Oak boiler wood, you haul I load, $125/cord. Call 320573-3939. 1/29P FOR SALE: All kinds of Red Cedar lumber. Call 320-429-0149. 12/18 FOR SALE: 1903 grandfather clock, Christmas doilies, guitar cases, player piano, wingback rocker, Wild Country fish house with ice auger. Call 320-255-9519. 1/8 FOR SALE: 8 hp. 24” Snapper snowblower, electric start, works good, $300. Call 320-630-7429. 12/18
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12/25
FOR SALE: 8 hp., 26” Snapper snow blower, electric start & chains, $350. Call 320-339-0436. 12/25 FOR SALE: 2019-24 Toyota Rav4 rearhatch floormat & retractable privacy screen $75 new. Text for pictures 320-894-9118. FOR SALE: Alpaca rug 100% alpaca 50”x65” like new, no smoking, $110. Call 320-815-1768. GREY EAGLE SENIOR CENTER: Available for holiday get-togethers or business meetings. Call 320-285-3168 for more information.
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WANTED: Wood pellet stove, must have 2 augers. Call 320-987-3317. 12/18
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