Hometown News May 21, 2026

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When was the

last time you did something for the first time?

By Harvey Mackay A friend

of mine who just retired told me he went sailing for the first time and what a thrill it was. He said he is enjoying life and doing a lot of things for the first time that he didn’t have time to do when he was working.

Then he turned to me and asked, “When was the last time you did something for the first time?”

I thought for quite a while before I responded. I pride myself on trying a lot of new things, but let’s face it, our lives become routine. We fall into a rut and don’t always like change. Many people are fearful of trying new things.

to embrace the experience, learn from it and apply those lessons to future endeavors. You will become more confident, more creative and better able to accept change in your life. Never be afraid to try new things and make some mistakes. It’s all part of life and learning. Trying something new can be as simple as taking a different car route home or traveling somewhere new. Why not try a new adventure activity or join a social club? Visit a new restaurant and order a different item from the menu. If you are a cook, test different recipes. Or if cooking isn’t your thing, take up a different hobby.

Celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain said, “Without experimentation, a willingness to try new things, we shall surely become static, repetitive and moribund.”

Have you ever noticed how kids get excited about anything and everything? When was the last time you felt the same. Don’t run out of first times just because you are growing older.

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Trying new things at work can invigorate your routine and lead to personal and professional growth. Here are some ideas: Learn a new skill. Enroll in a course or workshop relevant to your field or something entirely different to broaden your skillset. Take on a new project. Volunteer for a project outside your usual responsibilities to gain new experiences and showcase your versatility.

Mentorship. Become a mentor or seek out a mentor. Both roles can provide fresh perspectives and valuable insights. Networking. Attend industry events or join professional groups to expand your network and learn from others in your field. Innovate. Propose a new idea or improvement to a process within your team or department. Innovation can lead to significant improvements and recognition. Cross-department collaboration. Work with colleagues from different departments to gain a better understanding of the organization and develop cross-functional skills. 29442

Maybe that’s why former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt said, “Do one thing every day that scares you.”

Trying something new can be invigorating and a great way to grow personally and professionally. Whether it’s learning a new skill, taking on a challenging project or exploring a different hobby, stepping out of your comfort zone can lead to unexpected rewards and insights.

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Movie great Robert Redford once told me at a Sundance Board Meeting, “I’ve always wanted to try new things because it’s exciting and it keeps you active and alive.”

Trying something new often brings a mix of excitement and apprehension. The key is

One friend told me about attending her first yoga class, thinking it was going to be a breeze. She walked in confidently, only to find herself tangled in a pose that resembled more of a pretzel than a peaceful warrior. As she struggled to maintain her balance, she caught a glimpse of herself in the mirror and couldn’t help but chuckle at the sight. The instructor gently reminded everyone that it’s all about the journey, not perfection, and you leave the class with a newfound appreciation for flexibility – both in body and in spirit.

Another friend was telling me how active he has gotten in his neighborhood, volunteering at a community center, organizing National Night to Unite and just walking around and visiting with neighbors he had never met

Upcoming Events

THURSDAY, MAY 21

• Grey Eagle Senior Center Meeting at 4:30 p.m. Potluck & Bingo to follow.

FRIDAY, MAY 22

• National Poppy Day: Upsala American Legion Auxiliary Unit 350 Poppy Distribution from 6 a.m.-7 p.m. at Lange Oil, Upsala. MEMORIAL DAY • MAY 25

• Grey Eagle/Burtrum: 7:30 a.m. Blessing at Grey Eagle Veterans Memorial. 8:30 a.m. St. Joseph’s Cemetery Program. 9:15 a.m. Grey Eagle Parade. 10:15 a.m. Lakeview Cemetery Program. 11 a.m. Burtrum Parade & Moses Dane Cemetery Program. See ad on page 5.

• Melrose: 8:30 a.m. Mass at St. Mary’s Cemetery. 9:30 a.m. Ceremony at American Legion.

• St. Rosa Cemetery at 8:30 a.m.

• Freeport Cemetery at 9:15 a.m.

• New Munich Cemetery at 10 a.m.

• Meire Grove Cemetery at 10:45 a.m.

• Upsala American Legion Post 350 & Auxiliary Unit 350 Memorial Day Commemoration at 10 a.m. at the Upsala Area Schools Gymnasium.

THURSDAY, MAY 28

• Grey Eagle Burtrum Lions American Red Cross Blood Drive from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Grey Eagle.

TUESDAY, JUNE 2

• Parkinson’s Support Group Meeting at 2 p.m. at CentraCare West Campus Board Room, Long Prairie.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3

• Folk & Old-Time Music & Potluck from 1-3 p.m. at the Village View Apartments, Grey Eagle.

MONDAY, JUNE 8

• Great River Regional Library Summer Reading Challenge begins. June 8-August 8.

AL-ANON • AVON

• Meets every Monday from 5-6 p.m. at the Avon City Hall.

ALBANY SENIORS

• Meets 1st Tuesday of the month at 1:30 p.m. at the Albany Community Center.

ALBANY TOWNSHIP

• Meets the 4th Monday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the Albany City Hall.

• Planning Commission meets the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the Albany City Hall.

BURNHAMVILLE TOWNSHIP

• Meets the last Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Burtrum City Hall.

BURTRUM CITY COUNCIL

• Meets the 1st Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. CHAIR YOGA EXERCISES

• Meets Tuesday & Thursday at 10 a.m. at the Community Center, Upsala.

FEET FIRST CLINIC

• Freeport: Meets 1st Wednesday of the month at the Freeport Senior Center.

• Holdingford: Meets the 1st Tuesday of the month from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at Holdingford City Hall.

FREEPORT CITY COUNCIL

• Meets the last Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m.

FREEPORT LIONS CLUB

• Bingo every Saturday thru March at 1:30 p.m. at the Corner Pub, Freeport.

FREEPORT SENIOR MEETING

• Meets the 3rd Thursday of the month at 1 p.m. with cards/Bingo/coffee/dessert.

GREY EAGLE CITY COUNCIL

• Meets the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m.

GREY EAGLE TOWNSHIP

• Meets the 1st Monday of the month at 8 p.m. LINE DANCING

• Meets Mondays at 4 p.m. & 5 p.m. alternating Mondays at the Melrose American Legion.

MELROSE TOWNSHIP

• Meets the 1st Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at the town hall.

MELROSE VFW #7050 POST/AUX.

• Meets the 1st Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Melrose American Legion Clubrooms.

MELROSE LEGION #101 POST/AUX.

• Meets the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Melrose American Legion. (Aux. Sept.-May.)

STEARNS CO. HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY

• Meets the 2nd Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Albany. SUNSHINE CLUB

• Meets every Monday, weigh in starts at 8; meeting at 8:30 a.m. at the Village View Apartments, Grey Eagle.

ST. ROSA CITY COUNCIL

• Meets the 3rd Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Community Park building.

SWANVILLE CITY COUNCIL

• 1st Tuesday after the 1st Monday of the month at 7 p.m.

SWANVILLE TOWNSHIP

• Meets the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Swanville Fire Hall.

UPSALA CITY COUNCIL

• Meets the 1st Monday of the month at 7 p.m.

“The Good Old Days” -By

Memorial Day

Memorial Day is a day that was designated as a day to remember our country’s war dead. In my early childhood, I would be picked up by the school bus carrying a big bouquet of flowers. We attended a ceremony in the auditorium explaining the meaning of Memorial Day. We then walked in a parade down main street to buses that took us to the cemetery, where we were divided into two groups. One group put their flowers in the creek to remember those that had died at sea, The other group put their flowers on a dirt mound to remember those that died on land. A trumpet off in a corner of the cemetery played taps. We then were bussed home. A special memory.

Today, Memorial Day is the first of 3 three day weekend of the summer. Do we take time to remember the meaning of the special day? The weekend fun gatherings have been planned for a month in advance. Maybe we should have one day for remembering and three separate days to play.

During the last century, the United States has been involved in 5 major conflicts. Those conflicts took the lives of over half a million military personnel. That is half a million sons, daughters, fathers, mothers, brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, and friends. Most of them would have chosen not to be in harms way.

The U.S. was attacked by the Japanese in World War II and Germany declared war against us. We had to defend ourselves and as a result, we gave assistance to other countries being destroyed by Germany and Japan. It cost us about 400,000 troop deaths to do it.

The other military actions involved

Tom Kuehne

Vietnam, Korea, Iraq and Afghanistan. In these cases the U.S. was trying to stop “bad characters” from taking over the “good guys.”

The final result is that we lost 100,000 military personnel trying to save the “good guys.” I’m sure they appreciate our efforts.

Prior to the Spanish American War, Rudyard Kipling wrote a poem, which at the time, was in favor of the War. It was called The White Man’s Burden. If one reads the poem carefully, there are many references that apply to our country today. It basically says that the white man’s burden is to save the world by giving them assistance that they are happy to live without. To save them from themselves, even though afterwards the white man is hated for doing it. It makes reference to the need to take the best young men and put them in the foreign countries to keep the countries free from evil political ideas.

The bright side of this burden is that we can build their industrial strength so they can make our stuff cheaper than we can.

For feedback or story ideas, email Tom at kuehneins@gmail.com.

Public speaking. Volunteer to present at meetings or events to build confidence and improve your communication skills.

Time management techniques. Experiment with new time management strategies, such as returning phone calls at the end of the day, to enhance productivity.

Feedback sessions. Initiate regular feedback sessions with peers or supervisors to gain constructive insights and improve performance.

Wellness initiatives. Start or participate in wellness programs at work, such as meditation sessions or fitness challenges, to promote a healthy work-life balance.

Mackay’s Moral: Life is a series of firsts. Embrace them, and you’ll never stop learning.

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.”

Pulse on People

Jasmine Johnson of Swanville, MN, was named to the University of Sioux Falls Spring 2026 Dean’s List. Johnson is majoring in Elementary Education. Johnson was among 534 students named to the Spring 2026 Dean’s List. To qualify, students must be enrolled in at least 12 semester hours and earn a term GPA of 3.5 or greater on a 4.0 scale.

From the Desk of Pastor Bruce

There was something that happened last week that was disturbing, yet full of grace; helpless, but reminded me of God’s mercy and provision; lonely yet not alone! Our granddaughter has been in Switzerland for the last year and was on her way home. She got stuck (stranded) in Toronto, Canada! She was supposed to land in Minneapolis International airport about 9 PM but she was literally stranded. Her ticket wouldn’t work, she was there all by herself, and even though we tried to help her, I could not walk this path directly with her. We saw God’s protection and mercy and provision, but it was she that needed to rely on God (and so did Grandma and Grandpa.)

Joseph had a similar situation in his life. His brothers hated him and threw him in a pit until he was sold into slavery. He knew no one, and nothing was familiar, yet God watched over him. Later Joseph was unjustly thrown into prison, and I’m sure it was difficult for him in that very dark place. As we read the rest of the story, we know that God’s provision was for his whole family. God used

Joseph for the purpose of saving the Israelite Nation.

God’s Word reminds us of His everlasting Promises. Look at Abraham and Isaac in Genesis 22:7-8 “Isaac spoke up and said to his father Abraham, ‘Father’ “Yes, my son,” Abraham answered, “The fire and wood are here,” Isaac said, “but where is the Lamb for the burnt offering?” Abraham answered, “God himself will provide the lamb for the burnt offering my son.” And the two of them went on together.” Abraham called that place, “Jehovah Jirah!” The Lord will provide.

There are many examples in scripture that talk of God’s provision, but one of my favorites is Philippians 4:6-7 “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”

God provides peace during our storm.

-Pastor Bruce Miller from Swanville Bible Church, 320-547-2916

Racial Covenants in Central Minnesota

Join us Thursday, May 28th, 5:30-7 pm, at the Stearns History Museum for a community discussion on the history of racially restrictive covenants and housing segregation in Minnesota. Together, we will watch a locally produced docuseries on racial covenants in Central Minnesota and participate in a handson transcription session of Stearns County deeds, led by members of Mapping Prejudice at the University of Minnesota Libraries. Please bring a laptop or other device along to this event. Co-sponsored by the Great River Covenants Project, Mapping Prejudice, and St. Cloud State University. The event is free and open to the public.

Joseph C. “Joe” Herges

Joseph C. “Joe” Herges, age 65 of Melrose, passed away on Friday, January 2, 2026 at the St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, Minnesota. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 26 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in St. Rosa with Rev. Daniel Walz officiating.

Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church.

Joseph Clarence Herges was born October 9, 1960 in Melrose, Minnesota to Eugene “Red” and Alma (Brickweg) Herges. He graduated from Melrose High School in 1980 and furthered his education at St. Cloud Technical College and at St. Cloud State University where he earned his degree in mechanical design and drafting. Joe began his career working at Brown Minneapolis Tank Company. After five years there, Joe returned to the Big Birch Lake area working at various companies. He retired from Spanier Metal Works in Paynesville in 2025 where he took pride in helping the small business grow. Joe enjoyed spending time at Big Birch Lake, fishing, loved his dogs, and enjoyed making maple syrup with his brother, Tubby.

Survivors include his brothers and sisters, Linda (Wayne) Engstrand of Chandler, Arizona, Randy (Suzy) Herges of Waconia, Ronald (Dee) Herges of Battle Creek, Michigan, Steve (Jeanette) Herges of Pelham, Alabama, brother-in-law, Paul Schneider of Perham, and Ann (Brad Klatt) Tschida of Melrose; and many nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

Joe was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Mary Schneider on November 28, 2015; and brother, Richard “Tubby” Herges on May 10, 2022.

Arrangements were made with PattonSchad Funeral and Cremation Services of Melrose.

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Sandra Dee Bushman

Sandra Dee “Sandy” Bushman, age 63 of Grey Eagle passed away Friday, May 15, 2026, after health complications at the CentraCare Hospital in Melrose, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 21 at Immaculate Conception

Catholic Church in New Munich with Rev. Daniel Walz officiating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery.

Visitation will be from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Thursday at church in New Munich.

Sandra Dee Proell was born March 15, 1963 in Sauk Centre, Minnesota to Roger and Linda (Kortum) Proell. She grew up in Sauk Centre and graduated from Sauk Centre High School in 1981. After high school, she worked at Kraft Foods in Albany for 26 years. Sandy was united in marriage to Glen Bushman in St. Cloud, Minnesota. After their marriage, they resided and continued to live in the Grey Eagle area.

Sandy was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in St. Rosa. She enjoyed the outdoors, art, setting puzzles, playing cards, watching the Vikings, being in the sun, and most of all, her grandkids.

Survivors include her husband, Glen Bushman of Grey Eagle; sons, Kellin (Bonnie) Proell of Becker, Tomie Bushman of Grey Eagle, and Tanner (Suzie) Bushman of Melrose; grandchildren, Aiden Proell, Davina Bushman, Ethan Proell, and Lacey Bushman; sister, Janet (Wayne) Kostreba of Sauk Centre; and sister-in-law, Tammy Proell of Sauk Centre.

Sandy was preceded in death by her parents, Roger and Linda Proell; and brother, Tom Proell.

Arrangements were made with PattonSchad Funeral & Cremation Services of Melrose.

SATURDAY, MAY 23

11:00 AM -1:00 PM

Jeanette K. Zehrer

Jeanette K. Zehrer, age 94 of Melrose, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Monday, May 18, 2026 at the Cura Care Center in Melrose, Minnesota. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, May 23 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in St. Rosa with Rev. Daniel Walz officiating. Inurnment will be in the parish cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at the Patton-Schad Funeral Home in Melrose and from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the church. Parish prayers will be held at 4 p.m. Friday evening at the funeral home.

Jeanette Katherine Zehrer was born on December 19, 1931, on the family farm near Melrose, Minnesota, to Frank and Elizabeth Hinnenkamp. She grew up in the Melrose area and attended country school near her home.

Jeanette later met Alphonse Zehrer, and the two were married in Melrose. Together they settled in Upsala, Minnesota, where they farmed and raised their family. Jeanette was deeply spiritual and actively involved in her parish community. She assisted with religious education, volunteered her time generously, and shared her talent for creating beautiful floral arrangements for church services and parish events.

In 1977, Jeanette and Alphonse moved to their beloved lake home on Lake Sylvia near Melrose, MN. They were devoted members of St. Rose of Lima Church in St. Rosa. Jeanette continued sharing her musical gifts as a church organist and remained an active volunteer throughout her life.

Jeanette enjoyed playing the organ and accordion, gardening, cooking, baking, sewing, crafting, and dancing. Known affectionately as the “Polka Queen,” she brought joy and energy wherever she went. More than anything, she loved her family deeply and cherished time spent together. Her home was always warm, welcoming, and open to everyone.

Survivors include her children, Darrell Zehrer of Rogers, Jacinta “Cindy” Zehrer of Lake Elmo, Patrick Zehrer (Patricia Harren) of Upsala, Pamela Zehrer of Upsala, Janine Zehrer of Anoka, and Scott (Andrea) Zehrer of Melrose; grandchildren, Gabriella “Gabby” Zehrer, Alexa “Allie” Zehrer, Matthew (Cheryl) Zehrer, Michael Tjosvold (Sammy Hawkins), Joseph Tjosvold, Tyler (Lucia), Allissa (Ben) Mueller, Sarah (Jeremy) Leinberger, Dylan (Lauren) Kyker, Bruno, and Sophia; and greatgrandchildren, Levi, Weston, Freya, Adeline, Walker, Evelyn, Grace, Porter, and Hayes.

Jeanette was preceded in death by her husband, Alphonse Zehrer; parents; brothers and sisters, Leona Blenker, Lydia Beuning, Mary Ann Tooley, Ida Pung, Ernest Hinnenkamp, Hubert Hinnenkamp, Fred Hinnenkamp, Jim Hinnenkamp, Lillian Hinnenkamp, Irene Athmann, Monica Hinnenkamp, and Sylvester Hinnenkamp.

Jeanette was preceded in death by her husband, Alphonse Zehrer; parents; brothers and sisters, Leona Blenker, Lydia Beuning, Mary Ann Tooley, Ida Pung, Ernest Hinnenkamp, Hubert Hinnenkamp, Fred Hinnenkamp, Jim Hinnenkamp, Lillian Hinnenkamp, Irene Athmann, Monica Hinnenkamp, and Sylvester Hinnenkamp.

Memorials can be directed to Christian charitable efforts of your choice.

Arrangements were made with PattonSchad Funeral & Cremation Services of Melrose.

Todays Thought

Gloria M. Stone

Gloria M. Stone, age 87 of Sauk Centre, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Monday, May 18, 2026 at Fairway Pines Assisted Living in Sauk Centre, Minnesota. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, May 21, 2026 at Sauk Centre United Methodist Church in Sauk Centre with Rev. Laurie Boche officiating. Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery in Sauk Centre. Visitation will be from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Thursday at the church.

Gloria Mae Adolphsen was born June 29, 1938 in Glenwood, Minnesota to Harold and Ruby (Bodeker) Adolphsen. She graduated from Villard High School in 1956. She was united in marriage to Herald Stone on June 23, 1956 at Villard United Methodist Church in Villard, Minnesota. Gloria worked for Cable TV from 1970 through 1980 and then worked at Sauk Centre Clinic with Dr. DuBois, Dr. Nietfeld, and Dr. Grant as a medical transcriptionist. After the Sauk Centre Clinic was closed, she worked at the Osakis Clinic until her retirement in 2006. She lived in the family home in Sauk Centre until her marriage to Patrick Stone on March 17, 2012. Gloria moved to her patio home on Daybreak Lane and in February of 2024 moved to Fairway Pines.

She was a member of Sauk Centre United Methodist Church, Order of the Eastern Star, United Methodist Women, and served as treasurer of Greenwood Cemetery. Gloria enjoyed cooking, baking, hardanger stitchery, knitting afghans, cake decorating, playing BINGO, going to the casino, embroidery, and cross-stitch.

Survivors include her children, Warren (Brenda) Stone of Sauk Centre, Relene Stone (William Gillies) of Sauk Centre, and Janine (Steve) Cummins of Princeton; grandchildren, Ryan (Candi) Beilke, Rachelle (Craig) Gauss, Amber (Jeremy Olson) Stone, Andrea (Ricky Hupe) Stone, Rebecca (McClay) Lyford, and Aaron Cummins; great-grandchildren, Bria and Gunner Beilke, Shianne, Jase, and Rylee Hupe, and Logan and Thea Gauss; great-great grandson, Bohdie Hoxtell; sister, Diane (Greg) McConnell of Bloomington; brother-in-law, Francis (Darlene) Stone of Brainerd; and sister-in-law, Angela Stone of Anoka.

Gloria was preceded in death by her husbands, Herald Stone on October 12, 1991 and Patrick Stone on June 12, 2021; parents; brother, Larry Adolphsen; nephew, Adam McConnell; and great-nephew, Christian Adolphsen.

Arrangements were made with PattonSchad Funeral & Cremation Services of Sauk Centre.

May 22, 2026, is National Poppy Day. Poppy Day is a day to remember and honor fallen soldiers and support the living who wore our Nation’s uniforms. In preparation for Poppy Day, Upsala American Legion Auxiliary Unit 350 sponsored a Poppy Poster Contest at Upsala Area Schools. Each winner received a ten-dollar check. Winners and the classes they won in are (from left): Tristan Hellmann (Grades 2 & 3), Gabe Barthel (Grades 4 & 5), Ella Achmann (Grades 8 & 9), Quinn Guthrie (Grades 10 & 11), Lucy Scepaniak (Grade 12) and Emry Zinniel (Grades 6 and 7). Congratulations to the winners! All qualifying Poppy Posters may be seen at Upsala Area businesses. Submitted by Kristi Wacker.

Theresa L. Michels

Theresa L.

“Teri” Michels, age 80 of Sauk Centre, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Friday, April 10, 2026 at Fairway Pines Assisted Living in Sauk Centre, Minnesota.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, June 1 at River of Life Church in Sauk Centre with Rev. Sue Kollman officiating. Inurnment will be at St. Paul’s Cemetery in Sauk Centre. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Monday, June 1 at the church.

Theresa Louise Roerick was born July 4, 1945 in St. Francis, Minnesota to Hubert and Ottillia (Mohr) Roerick. She was united in marriage to Graham Michels on October 1, 1966 and later divorced. Teri worked as a nursing assistant at St. Michael’s Nursing Home for 20 years and later at St. Cloud State University. She was a member of River of Life Church in Sauk Centre. Teri enjoyed gardening, cooking, watching movies, playing games, sewing and crocheting, but most importantly, loved spending time with her family and friends.

Survivors include her children, Rebecca (John) Hofacker of Farmington, Sandra Michels (Peter Bosnak) of Carlsbad, California, Wanda (Kevin) Rieger of Bemidji, Gary (Mary) Michels of Albany, Wally (Stacie) Michels of Sauk Centre, and Rodney (Christy) Michels of Monticello; 12 grandchildren, Andrew (Jami), Marlena, Shania, Tyler (Jessica), Cody, Carter (Kali), Caiya, Tia (Terrence), Lexie (Jake), Morgan (Weston), Grace, and Adam; three great-grandchildren, Ezra, Luca, Addison and one on the way; brothers and sister, Linus (JoAnne) Roerick, Engelbert Roerick, Sylvester (Mary) Roerick, and Celestina (Alquin) Muellner; and sistersin-law, Ann Roerick and Arlene Roerick. Teri was preceded in death by her parents; grandson, Michael Hofacker; brothers, Anthony Roerick and Arnold Roerick; and sisters-in-law, Helga Roerick and Shari Roerick.

Arrangements were made with PattonSchad Funeral & Cremation Services of Sauk Centre.

Robert “Bob” Pauly

Robert “Bob” Pauly, age 92 of Albany, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2026 with his family by his side at Cura Care Center in Melrose, Minnesota. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 28, 2026 at Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Albany with Rev. Edward Vebelun, O.S.B. officiating.

Visitation will be from 9 to 10:45 a.m. Thursday at the Seven Dolors Gathering Area. Burial will be at the parish cemetery with military honors performed by the Albany American Legion.

Robert Lewis Pauly was born on November 20, 1933 in Sauk Centre, Minnesota to Carl and Rose (Sundermann) Pauly. He proudly served his county in the United States Navy, before returning home to begin his career. On April 23, 1955, he was united in marriage to Florence Budde at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Melrose. Together they built a life rooted in faith, family, and hard work.

Bob was the owner of Robert Pauly Construction, Inc., where he took great pride in his work and craftsmanship. He was known for his strong work ethic and dedication to providing for his family. A man of faith, Bob was a longtime member of Seven Dolors Catholic Church.

In his free time, Bob enjoyed the simple things in life. He especially loved fishing, whether it was an early morning on the lake or a quiet afternoon by the water. Fishing gave him time to relax and enjoy the company of family and friends. He also enjoyed playing cards, especially cribbage. Bob was also known to play the harmonica, often bringing smiles to those around him with a familiar tune. Bob often volunteered with Meals on Wheels and was a member of the Albany American Legion and the Knights of Columbus.

He will be remembered as a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, veteran, and friend. His steady presence, strong values, and the life he built will be remembered by all who knew him.

He is survived by his children, Cheryl (Kevin) Lemke of Cold Spring, Dan (Cindy) Pauly of Elk River, Patricia Winter of Albany, Mary (Thomas) Budd of Minong, WI, and Roger Pauly of Albany; grandchildren, Jesse (Krista) Lemke, Randy (Tracy) Lemke, Michael Winter, Kali (Karsten) Sinn, and Maggie (Lukas) Olson; and seven great-grandchildren. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, dear friends, and fishing buddies.

Bob was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Florence Pauly; his parents, Carl and Rose Pauly; his daughter, Sandra Pauly; his son, Wayne Pauly; his grandson, Christopher Winter; his brothers, Carl, Gordy, Jim, and Earl Pauly; and his sisters, Rose Stoffer, Rita Pauly, and Jean Warzecha.

Memorials can be donated to Meals-onWheels/Catholic Charities.

Arrangements were made with PattonSchad Funeral & Cremation Services of Melrose.

Retirement Open House

There will be a farewell open house for Pastor Steve and Anne Weihsmann on Sunday, May 31, 2026 from 12:30-2:00 p.m. at the Community Covenant Church in Upsala.

Pastor Steve has served at Community Covenant Church for 5 ½ years. His last day will be May 31st.

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MEMORIAL DAY - May 25, 2026

Sudoku is one of the most popular puzzle games of all time. The goal of Sudoku is to fill a 9×9 grid with numbers so that each row, column and 3×3 section contain all of the digits between 1 and 9. As a logic puzzle, Sudoku is also an excellent brain game.

Dave Says -By Dave Ramsey

Dear Dave, I just got married a week ago, and my husband and I are already having problems. While we were single, we practiced doing budgets together, and we agreed to follow your plan and get out of debt. The other day, we sat down to our first budget meeting as a married couple, and he told me he doesn’t consider the balances on his two credit cards to be debt. He said he plans to keep them for emergencies, but he’s still using them for everyday things. He’s 33, and I’m 31. I really want this marriage to work and be happy, but I’m feeling betrayed right now. Do you have any advice?

-Natalie Dear Natalie, What bothers me about this issue isn’t

some guy’s stupid (and wrong) statement that carrying balances on credit cards isn’t debt. It is debt. Period. What bothers me is, your husband is basically saying he doesn’t care about your opinions or being truthful with you. I’m really afraid that level of disrespect and dishonesty is going to invade every part of your relationship. There’s an underlying lack of character here, along with an underlying lack of respect for his new wife. Instead of loving you, treasuring you and wanting to serve you, he’s all about what he wants to do and how he wants to look at things. He’s acting like he’s 14 years old. And I’ve got a feeling you thought you were getting a man as a husband — not a selfish little boy.

I think the core issue here is that you two have a really weak relationship. I’m not saying this to hurt your feelings, Natalie, but if he’s acting this way and treating you like this now, just imagine how things are going to look in a couple years.

Honestly? You shouldn’t accept his lack of honesty or the disrespectful way he’s treating you. I think you need to put your foot down now and declare a relationship crisis. Find a good pastor or counselor, and both of you — together — need to attend the sessions. Be open and honest about your feelings. See if you can get to the bottom of all this and fix things before they get worse.

God bless you both. I’m praying this works out well.

-Dave

* Leadership and small-business expert

Dave Ramsey is the CEO of Ramsey Solutions. He has authored eight national bestselling books, including “EntreLeadership,” and he’s a host of “The Ramsey Show” and “The EntreLeadership Podcast.”

Albany Senior Dining

Volunteers Needed! Call 320-845-4070

Mon., May 25: Closed.

Tues., May 26: Chicken burrito, mandarin oranges, cookie.

Wed., May 27: Country steak, whipped potatoes, gravy, broccoli, bread, cookie.

Thurs., May 28: Bacon wrapped stuffed chicken, roasted potatoes, carrots, bread.

Fri., May 29: Ham, egg & cheese croissant sandwich, grapes, pastry.

Pre-registration requested to dine daily. For more info. call 320-845-4070.

Ask The Motor Medics®

From the Hosts of the Under The Hood radio show.

Dear Motor Medics, I’m having a problem with my lights on my 2012 Ford Taurus. Both the front and rear lights have water in them. The rear looks like a bathroom mirror after a hot shower on both sides and the front has water collected towards the bottom of the driver’s side headlight. When the weather is dry for long periods they will clear up, but if I wash the car or it rains once they fog right back up. The bulbs themselves seem to be working ok, and this has gone on for a couple of years. What can I do to fix this? I just don’t like the way it looks.

-Pat in Larchwood, Iowa Dear Pat,

Many vehicles have this issue. The moisture comes from the seal around the plastic lens leaking where it’s bonded to the inside light reflector housing. During hot sunny days the heat generated by the sun will break down the seal and moisture will occur. In some cases, the lens will separate completely from the reflector. We have seen people try many things to repair their existing lights but usually the most effective fix is to replace the assembly. Check several places for the best deal. Auto recycling facilities, the dealer, and auto parts stores usually carry assemblies. Once you find a good light at a reasonable cost, you could possibly install them yourself. You will want to have the front aimed by a professional though.

-Take care, the Motor Medics Dear Motor Medics,

I have a 2021 Ford F150 and I would like to know more about using synthetic oils to extend the life of the truck and increase fuel mileage. Am I on the right track here? Can I expect to see a big increase in mileage if I

switch to all synthetics and is there a risk that I might damage something by switching now after 150,000 miles using regular oils? I have changed the fluids according to the manuals severe service ratings on time ever since I purchased the truck new.

-Devon in Vandalia, Missouri Dear Devon,

You can switch all the fluids over to synthetics but don’t expect a huge gain in mileage. If you have all conventional oils now and were to change everything in the drivetrain over, you may see a slight increase in the highway mileage, and you will help extend the life of any parts that are not already worn severely. The oil itself should not hurt your vehicle, but you must stick with the factory approved type. On some older vehicles changing may result in leaks. Consult your dealer to be sure. Synthetics don’t break down as fast as conventional oils and they hold their viscosity more consistently which is the main boost for mileage. Changing over to synthetics can be expensive so if you do it you may want to change one at a time when that service comes due.

-Take care, the Motor Medics For entertainment only. Always consult your local shop and follow all safety procedures before repairs. Come visit the Motor Medics® online at Underthehoodshow.com.

Local Municipality Minutes

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Grey Eagle City • April 14, 2026

The regular meeting of the Grey Eagle City Council was called to order by Mayor Joseph Arnzen at 7:00 pm on the 14th day of April 2026 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: Jeremy Freudenrich, Lance Chase and Tim Draxten.

A motion was made by Roland Ahrendt to approve the agenda. A second was made by Brad Johnson and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.

A motion was made by Brad Johnson to approve the minutes of the March 10, 2026 meeting. A second was made by Chris Browen and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.

Tim Draxten was present to discuss a possible donation to the City. The donation would be an 85’x200’ hockey rink which he purchased from the Gustafson-Phalen Ice Arena in St. Paul. Discussion was held on the maintenance of a rink. The council would like more time to think about this and has tabled this for the time being.

Jeremy Freudenrich presented the monthly water and wastewater report. The lift station pumps were pulled, inspected and cleaned on April 1st. This should be done annually for preventative maintenance issues and insurance claims. The water tower was cleaned and inspected; a report will be provided from KLM Engineering. The ridge cap was installed on the water treatment plant on April 7th. Sewer ponds will be discharged in a few weeks.

A motion was made by Brad Johnson to approve the final plat drawing for the Toy Box garage condo development project at 327 State St. W. A second was made by Chris Browen and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.

A motion was made by Brad Johnson to approve the quote from Core & Main for the curb stops and standpipes at 327 State St W. 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 closing Main Street from 7am-4pm on September 6, 2026 for a car show. A second was made by Brian Hollenkamp and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.

The following first quarter 2026 reports were reviewed: Todd County Sheriff and Utility Transaction History. A motion was made by Brad Johnson to approve the 1st Quarter Utility Transaction Report. A second was made by Brian Hollenkamp and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.

A motion was made by Roland Ahrendt to approve the quote from the City of Sauk Centre for street sweeping. A second was made by Brian Hollenkamp and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.

The council would like to see quotes from Terrain Aesthetics for spraying weeds and fertilizing the parks, cemetery and city grounds.

The council reviewed a quote from Maguire Iron for annual service on the water tower – internal cleaning and inspection. No action was taken.

The fire service contracts for our service area have not been updated since 2009. The contracts are valid but the city attorney suggests updating these to provide better indemnification language. A motion was made by Brian Hollenkamp to have Joe Krueger update the fire service contracts. A second was made by Roland Ahrendt and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.

A motion was made by Brian Hollenkamp to start the process of certifying unpaid utilities to the taxes for the property at 317 Woodman St N and to do so quarterly. 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 approve Melrose Implement to give the city a replacement mower from MK Martin. A sec-

ond was made by Roland Ahrendt and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.

A motion was made by Brian Hollenkamp to have both the John Deere X730 and Kubota scheduled for service. A second was made by Brad Johnson and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried. A service log will be started on all mowers, trucks and the tractor. The council would like to see a log of service done and also a log of maintenance work performed which should include mileage.

A motion was made by Roland Ahrendt to approve Resolution 2026-09: Resolution Setting a Public Hearing on an Ordinance Regulating Shipping, Cargo & Storage Containers. A second was made by Brad Johnson and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried. The resolution is as follows:

A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE REGULATING SHIPPING, CARGO AND STORAGE CONTAINERS.

WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the existence of shipping, cargo and storage containers is not desired within the City limits; the proposed code would read as follows:

Section – Shipping, Cargo and Storage Containers.

13.30 Definitions.

Subd. 1: Shipping Container: Any six-sided steel unit originally constructed as a general container used for the transport of goods and materials by ship, rail, or truck including but not limited to any shipping, cargo, or storage container.

Subd. 2: City Limits: All land that is geographically situated within the City of Grey Eagle, Todd County, Minnesota.

13.31 Prohibition. Any Shipping Container within the city limits of the City is prohibited and is a violation of this section.

13.32 Exceptions.

Subd. 1: An individual may apply for a temporary building permit, for up to 90 days, for the storage of personal property in a Shipping Container, while the individual is constructing, remodeling or repairing a permitted building within the City Limits or moving to a building in the City Limits.

Subd. 2: The prohibition does not apply to any existing Shipping Container for which the owner has been granted a building permit under Chapter 14 by the City prior to adoption of this ordinance.

13.33 Permit Application.

Subd. 1: The permit application shall state the purpose for the Shipping Container, describe its contents, include contact information of the applicant, list the address of the building that is being constructed, remodeled, repaired or moved into and list the address where the Shipping Container will be located during the duration of the temporary permit.

Subd. 2: Any individual whose permit application is approved shall be permitted to maintain a Shipping Container within City limits for no more than ninety (90) days at the address located on the application.

Subd. 3: Any Shipping Container approved by a permit shall abide by the setback requirements in Chapter 14 of the Grey Eagle City Code.

13.34 Enforcement.

Subd. 1: The City, through its adopted agents or employees, shall administer and enforce the provisions of this Section and are authorized to cause inspections on any Shipping Container when reason exists to believe that a violation of this Section has been or are being committed. Inspections shall be conducted during reasonable daylight hours.

Subd. 2: Violations of this Section are a misdemeanor offense.

Subd. 3: The City may also seek any and all civil remedies available to it, including but not limited to, injunctive relief. Costs and attorney fees incurred by the City enforcing this Section shall be assessed against the Applicant’s property where the Shipping Container is located or the building is being constructed, remodeled, repaired or moved into pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 429.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREY EAGLE, MINNESOTA AS FOLLOWS:

The City Council will consider the adoption of a comprehensive ordinance regulating shipping, cargo and storage containers and a public hearing shall be held on such proposed ordinance on the 12th day of May, 2026 in the City Hall located at 202 Woodman Street South, Grey Eagle MN 56336 at 7:00 pm, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk is hereby directed to give published, posted and mailed notice of such hearing as required by law.

Passed by the Grey Eagle City Council this 14th day of April 2026.

A motion was made by Brian Hollenkamp to approve Resolution 2026-10: Resolution Allowing City to Submit a Community Benefit Funding Application to Sourcewell for Financial Support. A second was made by Brad Johnson and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried. The resolution is as follows:

A RESOLUTION ALLOWING CITY OF GREY EAGLE TO SUBMIT A COMMUNITY BENEFIT FUNDING APPLICATION TO SOURCEWELL FOR FINANCIAL SUPPORT FY 2025-2026

At the Council Meeting of the City of Grey Eagle on April 14, 2026, the following resolution was proposed and approved: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Grey Eagle City Council fully supports the City of Grey Eagle in implementing the Phase 2 of Playground Equipment (Rainbow C6 Play Village Pod, Swing Set and Benches). The Grey Eagle City Council of the City of Grey Eagle further supports the City of Grey Eagle in submitting a Community Benefit Funding application to Sourcewell to request financial support for the Phase 2 Playground Equipment.

Adopted by the Grey Eagle City Council this 14th day of April 2026.

The council was given information for the Annual League of MN Cities Conference held in Rochester in June.

The council reviewed a quote from Grey Eagle Electric for work at the library due to the new desk and location of the desk. A motion was made by Brad Johnson that the City will not pay for the electric work at the library. A second was made by Roland Ahrendt and upon vote, the motion carried with Joe Arnzen opposed.

A quote from Level Ground was reviewed to fix the cement under the south overhead door of the city shop. The cement under the north overhead door needs to be addressed also. The City will ask for an updated quote. The City will also contact Greater MN Gas to have a gas line brought to the shop and a meter installed.

The council would like to see a log of maintenance work performed and should include mileage.

A motion was made by Roland Ahrendt to approve Resolution 2026-11: Resolution Accepting $500 Donation from Swanville Dollars for Scholars for the Grey Eagle Fire Department. A second was made by Chris Browen and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried. The resolution is as follows:

A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING $500 DONATION FROM SWANVILLE DOLLARS FOR SCHOLARS FOR THE GREY EAGLE FIRE DEPARTMENT

WHEREAS, money has been donated by Swanville Dollars for Scholars; and WHEREAS, the City Council feels that the donation will benefit citizens of the area;

1. That the City Council of the City of Grey Eagle formally accepts the donation from Swanville Dollars for Scholars for the Fire Department.

2. That the City Clerk is authorized and directed to make the appropriate revenue and expenditure budget adjustments as needed to reflect this donation and its intended use.

Adopted by the Grey Eagle City Council this 14th day of April 2026.

A motion was made by Brian Hollenkamp to approve payment of Claims #3739-3767, totaling $18,959.21 and include additional payments of the following: MN Dept of Natural Resources $7000, MN Power $2308.64, State of MN Dept of Public Safety $100.00, Bureau of Crimi-

JoAnne Ricker

JoAnne M. “Joanie” Ricker, age 80, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 11, 2026 at her home in St. Cloud, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held Saturday, May 16 at Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Albany with Rev. Edward Vebelun, O.S.B. officiating. Interment was at Seven Dolors Cemetery in Albany.

JoAnne Marie Schiffler was born August 27, 1945 in St. Cloud, Minnesota to Lloyd and Mary (Poxleitner) Schiffler. She graduated from Albany High School and retired as an administrative assistant for the Liturgical Press at St. John’s Abbey in Collegeville. On September 18, 1965, she was united in marriage to Ronald Ricker at Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Albany.

Faith and family were the center of JoAnne’s life. She was a devoted member of Seven Dolors Catholic Church, Seven Dolors Christian Mothers, the Red Hatters, and the Albany Community Band, where she played the alto saxophone. Joanie enjoyed quilting, sewing, playing cards with her many card groups, and spending time with friends. She also loved fishing and shopping, but above all, she treasured creating lasting memories with her family.

JoAnne is survived by her loving husband, Ronald Ricker of St. Cloud; children Carol (Bob) Gemuenden of Forest Lake, Kevin (Michele Fernholz) Ricker of Alexandria, and Gary Ricker of Rice; grandchildren, Maddi Gemuenden, Megan (Aaron Schweitz) Gemuenden, Amanda (Ryan) Dietz, and Kate Gemuenden; siblings, Joe (Janel) Schiffler of Albany, Bonnie Berscheid of Holdingford, and Paul (Stacy) Schiffler of Albany; sister-in-law, Virginia Meyer; and many nieces and nephews.

JoAnne was preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd and Mary Schiffler; brother, John “Jackie” Schiffler; sister, Janice Schiffler; and brother-in-law, Mike Berscheid.

nal Apprehension $15.00, Preferred Controls $368.00 and Timothy Huston $480.48. A second was made by Brad Johnson and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.

A motion was made by Roland Ahrendt to adjourn the meeting at 8:06 pm. A second was made by Brian Hollenkamp and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.

The next regular meeting of the Grey Eagle City Council will be held at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 in Council Chambers.

Beth Ramacher, Clerk/Treasurer

A Nickel Funny

There was a little boy named Johnny who used to hang out at the local corner market. The owner didn’t know what Johnny’s problem was, but the boys would constantly tease him. They would always comment that he was two bricks shy of a load, or two pickles short of a barrel. To prove it, sometimes they would offer Johnny his choice between a nickel (5 cents) and a dime (10 cents) and Johnny would always take the nickel - they said, because it was bigger.

One day after Johnny grabbed the nickel, the store owner took him aside and said, “Johnny, those boys are making fun of you. They think you don’t know the dime is worth more than the nickel. Are you grabbing the nickel because it’s bigger, or what?”

Slowly, Johnny turned toward the store owner and a big grin appeared on his face and Johnny said, “Well, if I took the dime, they’d stop doing it, and so far I have saved $20!”

CLASSIFIED ADS

FOUND: Blue/brown tarp along County Rd. #35, Grey Eagle, May 9. Call 320-2853261.

GARAGE SALE

FRIDAY & SATURDAY

FOR SALE: Fire ring, $50. Call 320-5733939. 5/28

FOR SALE: Wedding dress size 7. Deer mounts. Two vintage steamer trunks $200 each. Ever bearing raspberry plants. Vintage fishing rods, reels, musky lures. 320-2559519

Furniture, Household, Decor, Mens & Womens Clothing

MAY 22-23 • 8:30 AM-5:30 PM 30076 County 2, Grey Eagle

GARAGE SALE: Thursday & Friday, May 21st & 22nd: 8am-4pm. North shore Big Birch Lake, 30119 122nd St., Grey Eagle.

GARAGE SALE: Multi-family something for everyone. May 21-24: 8-6:00. 11702 30th St., Bowlus.

WANTED TO BUY: Butcher cows, bulls, fats & walkable cripples: also horses, sheep & goats. 320-235-2664. SC-odB

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.

WORK WANTED: Local teenager looking for mowing & lawn jobs around Big Birch Lake and surrounding towns. Call/text Tyler 320-250-9815. 5/28

FOR SALE: Hewitt boat lift and green canopy, 1800 pound, 110x20 foot. Co Rd 104, passed the Hub, $1500. Call 612-554-2932.

FOR SALE: 1991 Dodge van, has bed, TV, 318 engine, $6,800. Call 320-267-5632.

FOR SALE: Like new tonneau cover, acess-Lorado roll up, fits Ram trucks 5’7” box, body style 2019-2026, $225 cash. 320232-0210

FOR SALE: 1994 Corvette, loaded, black, 60,000 miles, new tires, $9,500. Call 320290-0924. 5/21

FOR SALE: Recondition pontoon with HO HP motor. Call 320-339-0436, leave message. 5/28

FOR SALE: Boat lift, $350. Call 320-3390436, leave message. 5/28

FOR SALE: Like new Earthquake rear tine tiller RH series, Kohler 6.5 HP motor, $500. Swanville 320-630-4409.

FREE: Cabinets (23) oak dark stain, great for garage, paintable. Call 612-816-0110. 5/28

FOR SALE: 1997 Sun Patio Supreme 20 ft. Suzuki 55, no trailer, great project, $1500/ bo. Call 612-816-0110. 5/28

FOR SALE: O’Brien Freestyle II International Slalom Waterski 68”, EP wide track waterskis 63”, tow harness/rope/handle. Call 320-493-6387.

FOR SALE: 1986 Honda and 2001 Sportsman 4 wheelers run but need work. 6 hole sleeper icehouse. $4000 for all. Text 701238-0202.

FOR SALE: 5.5 hp Johnson outboard, runs great. Pics avail 320-260-4551.

FOR SALE: 6x6x12 dog kennel with dog house. Call Tim 320-293-7819.

Grey Eagle/Burtrum Lions Club is collecting old glasses, phones and hearing aids to refurbish and distribute around the world. If you have any please drop off at Neville Hardware, Grey Eagle.