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Failure plus feedback can lead to success -By Harvey Mackay Two drifters were sleeping by a stream with their backs against an oak tree when one of them said, “You know, Jim, this business of drifting your way through life is not what it’s cracked up to be. Think it over – nights on park benches or in a cold barn. Being kicked from one town to another. Wondering where your next meal is coming from. Wandering, unwanted everywhere.” His companion shifted his position and said, “Well, if that’s the way you feel about it, why don’t you go and find yourself a job?” The first drifter sat up and said in amazement, “What? And admit I’m a failure?” I had a chance to hear former NFL standout receiver Adam Thielen speak recently, and three things he said really hit me. During his playing days with the Minnesota Vikings, Carolina Panthers and Pittsburgh Steelers, Thielen said he had zero fear of failing. This was surprising to me because Thielen was an undrafted free agent in 2013. He attended a Vikings camp and was signed to report to rookie camp and then training
camp where he made the practice squad during his first season before making the team the following year and setting several NFL records, including eight straight games over 100-plus yards receiving and 74 receptions in the first half of a season. Most people think of failure as the opposite of success. I think that is completely wrong. Failure is actually a component of success. It is part of the process, not the end of the road. The fear of failure is far more destructive than actual failure. Fear of failure causes paralysis. When you are afraid to fail, you stop taking risks. And when you stop taking risks, you stop growing. And when you stop growing, you start dying – professionally, creatively and personally. Another point Thielen made that caught my attention was about being delusional. When he was attending rookie camp, he thought he should be a starter on day one. I call this confidence. Let me be clear about something first. There is a difference between being truly delusional – meaning completely out of touch with reality in a harmful way, and what I like to call “productive delusion” – the kind of bold, audacious dreaming that makes people around you shake their heads and say, “That will never work.” The greatest entrepreneurs, leaders and innovators in history were all considered a little “crazy” by someone at some point. Steve Jobs said he was going to put a computer in
everyone’s pocket and people scoffed. Elon Musk said he was going to send rockets to Mars and people laughed. I believe big, bold, even “delusional” thinking is actually a competitive advantage for the following reasons. Big dreams attract big people. When you have a vision that is bold enough, it acts like a magnet. The best talent, the best partners and the best opportunities are drawn to people who think big. You cannot hit a target you cannot see. If your goals are small and safe, your results will be small and safe. But when you dare to dream big – even “delusionally” big – you set your sights on a target that forces you to grow, stretch and become more than you currently are. The “delusional” thinker ignores the naysayers. One of the greatest skills any entrepreneur or leader can develop is the
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Hometown News • Thursday, September 17, 2026 • Page 3
“The Good Old Days” -By Tom Kuehne Farming
As we travel through our local farming areas, we see big changes to the large corn fields. The last time we noticed them, they were a mass of corn plants, but now we see an open area covered with stubble. It almost seems that the corn field disappeared over night. It’s amazing to see what modern machinery can accomplish and how well it does it. This speed and efficiency wasn’t available in the past. When our forefathers began producing field products, their machinery was pulled by
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ability to tune out the noise. The world is full of people who will tell you why something cannot be done. The productive dreamer smiles, nods politely and then goes and does it anyway! Failure looks different to a big dreamer. When you are swinging for the fences, even a strikeout teaches you something valuable. Big dreamers do not see failure as a stop sign – They see it as a detour pointing them toward a better route. The final take-away I picked up from Adam Thielen was about feedback. He said it is uncomfortable at times, but it makes you better. Feedback is the breakfast of champions. Without it, you are essentially driving a car with no mirrors, no GPS and a foggy windshield. You might eventually get where you are going, but the journey will be a lot bumpier and longer than it needs to be! Studies consistently show that employees who receive regular, meaningful feedback are more engaged, more productive, more loyal to their organization and more likely to grow and advance. Mackay’s Moral: There is no failure until you fail to keep trying. 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.”
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a couple of horses. The fields were often an acre or less and today the fields are often more than 100 times as large. The original corn was smaller and had much smaller cobs. It was either hand picked or the whole stalk was cut by hand with a corn knife. It was either shocked or loaded on a wagon and taken to the farm-yard to feed the stalks to the cattle and horses the following winter. The cobs were removed, which were hog and chicken feed. This hand work kept the cattle number to less than 10, there were probably 4 or 5 pigs and 25 to 50 chickens, which were kept for the family’s dining and egg needs. Since the early farm families relied on their own farm for almost all of their dietary needs, there was a rather large garden that added fresh food for the family in summer months and canned, pickled and dried food for the winter. In most cases there wasn’t enough money to purchase more than salt, sugar, flour, coffee and spices. Somewhat different today! Today we frequently find farms that are specialized in farming. Some crop farms if their land is large enough and good enough to produce a good crop each year. Others specialize in dairy which seems to require 100 or more cows to be profitable. Raising beef cattle is common in this area, since there are large areas of low land that can’t be farmed, but it does offer pasturing for free range cattle for almost half of the year. We see hog, chicken and turkey barns which usually are facilities that produce meat products for food factory use. They are usually under contract to raise specified numbers of animals per year with feed provided by the contractor. These farmers usually don’t grow crops, since the barns and birds need constant care. Farming and farm life is very different today. Most of the small farms have been eliminated by the larger farms. The population of those farming is reducing each year. Those that previously produced their own food now live in town and buy the products of the big farms. It now seems to totally involve the use of money. For feedback or story ideas, email Tom at kuehneins@gmail.com. Kitchen Hours 11 AM-2 PM • 5-9 PM
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Psalm 16:1-4 “The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they reveal knowledge. They have no speech; they use no words; no sound is heard from them. Yet their voice goes out into all the earth, their words to the ends of the world.” In the last two weeks Lori and I have been down to Alabama and back, and as I write this article, we are in a hotel in Colorado Springs. A good friend of ours is getting married and we wanted to come and support him in his marriage. So, we saw lots of scenery along the way. From sunrises to sunsets, oceans to sand hills, to mountains and the prairies of South Dakota and Nebraska. They all have their own beauty and purpose, just as God designed them.
I love God’s creation! I love the changes of seasons to fall and winter and especially spring when all the plants start to grow into fresh new beginnings. Psalm 16 says that “the skies proclaim the work of his hands.” If God can create such beauty in our world, I think we also should stop and take notice. Sometimes I get so involved with what I am doing that I forget about noticing what’s most important. We need to worship the creator, not the creation! We admire what He has made and give Him praise for not only creating the world and all that is in it, but acknowledge that God created and sustains us, too! So, instead of being so busy today, try worshiping your creator, and give Him praise for everything He has given you! Including His unmeasurable love!! -Pastor Bruce Miller from Swanville Bible Church, 320-547-2916
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Alcuin J. Bruggenthies
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Nathaniel J. Spychala
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in Opole, for Nathaniel J. Spychala, age 43, of Holdingford, who passed away at his home on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. Reverend Greg Paffel will officiate. Burial will take place in the Parish Cemetery. Visitation will be held after 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in Opole. Nathaniel was born on January 19, 1983, in St. Cloud, Minnesota to Jeffrey Spychala and Michelle Shaw. He graduated from Sauk Rapids High School in 2001 and St. Cloud Technical College in 2005. Nathaniel married Maria Suico in 2010. He currently worked as a mechanic for Knife River. Nathaniel had so many hobbies in his life. He was a true tinkerer at heart. He loved projects, building and taking things apart, and putting them back together (sometimes). From four-wheelers and bikes to go-karts and cars, he tinkered with it all. He had a natural talent for working with his hands. He was a mechanic, carpenter, plumber, electrician, sewer and a great cook. More than anything though he was a great son, a caring sibling and a loving husband and father. He loved collecting and browsing through Gopher Bargain Center and Savers. He collected everything vintage including lanterns, old bicycles, sewing machines, knives, kitchen appliances, trinkets and made in the USA forks and spoons. What he loved most of all though and truly shined at was being a family man. His favorite activities were always with the family. Family dinners, grilling, travelling, movies and family game nights. He is survived by his wife, Maria of Holdingford; children, Abigail (18), Mariel (15), Aiden (9), Faye (3), Delilah (1), all at home; parents, Jeff (Laure) Spychala, Michelle (Eugene) Lemke; siblings, Travis Spychala and Ashley (Brad) Chmielewski. Nathaniel was preceded in death by his grandparents, Richard Shaw, Joan Peterson, Sylvan and Delores Spychala.
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A l c u i n (Al) Joseph Bruggenthies, of Rochester, passed away September 11th, 2026, surrounded by his children. He is now at peace and reunited with his wife, Marge, and son, Gary. Al was born in Millwood Township, MN, on August 14th, 1935, to Frank and Mary (Toenyan) Bruggenthies. He was the youngest of eight siblings who Frank raised after Mary passed away in 1942. He attended Upsala High School. Al served in the U.S. Army in 1954, spending time at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, with the 11th Airborne Division’s Airborne School. He met Marge (Margaret) Muellner, who was from Grey Eagle, MN, in Minneapolis, and they married at St. Joseph’s Church in Grey Eagle, on June 22, 1957. Al and Marge began their married life in Minneapolis, where they welcomed their first three children. In October 1962, they packed up their young family and moved to Rochester. What began as a new chapter became home - three more children, lifelong friendships, a family business, and more than six decades of memories followed. In 1979, Al and Marge opened Al’s Specialty Marine, where they sold and serviced boats and snowmobiles until 2001, when they sold the successful business to their sons Joe, John, and Greg. Eventually, their grandson, Ryan, would also join his uncles in ownership, making Al’s a three generation family business. Al had three passions which often intertwined: his family, spending time outdoors fishing and hunting, and, most famously, his “need for speed.” He raced boats and snowmobiles all over the Midwest, earning him prize money, countless trophies, and many titles - including “The Legend” and “Grandpa Zoom.” His favorite days were spent souping up a motor at the shop, relaxing at the cabin on Big Swan, hunting at “the woods” in Lanesboro, or fishing at Lake of the Woods in Canada. He was devoted to his faith and a member of St. Pius X church since 1963. He is survived by five children: Joe (CJ), Julie (George), Glenda (Tom), John (Cindy) and Greg (Denise); daughter in law Sharon; sixteen grandchildren: Ryan (Val), Colin (Krista), Dan (Mia), Bill, Rob, Tom (Olivia), Laura (Matt), Ben, Jordan, Gabrianne, Ashley, Jesse (Sophia), Steven (Taylir), Lauren (Mitch), Kaitlyn, Jack; and eight great grandchildren in Minnesota and Florida. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 1315 12th Ave. NW, Rochester. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Friday, September 18, 2026, at St. Pius X Catholic Church. Burial will be at Grandview Memorial Gardens. Memorials can be made to the Ronald McDonald House. Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Bruggenthies family. To share a special memory or condolence, please visit www.ranfranzandvinefh.com.
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Allan Host, 88, passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2026 after a short, brave fight with cancer, with his family at his side. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary of Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Long Prairie with Father Brady Keller officiating. Burial will take place in the parish cemetery. Visitation will be held after 9:30 a.m. on Thursday at the church. Born in 1938 in Browerville, MN, to Romaine and Josephine (Maerz) Host, Allan grew up on the family farm north of Long Prairie. Working the land, caring for livestock and learning the rhythms of farm life, he developed two qualities that would define him throughout his life: his love for the land and his extraordinary work ethic. Allan attended a one-room country school through the 8th grade and graduated from Long Prairie High School in 1956. After working for area farmers, he volunteered to serve his country in the United States Army. Following basic training at Fort Lee, VA, he was stationed in Ludwigsburg, Germany. He was honorably discharged in 1959 and returned home, beginning a 41-year career with Hart Press/Banta Corp. He retired as a head pressman in 2000, but retirement did little to slow him down. He spent another nine years working at Zinter’s Potato Farm and became somewhat of an institution around town—the man people called when something needed fixing, the local handyman and Mr. Fix It. While printing was his career, fixing things was his passion. Allan had an uncanny ability to look at something broken, pick up a few tools and figure out how to make it work again. He shingled roofs, installed windows and doors, built custom cabinetry, welded, repaired machinery and was a self-taught mechanic, plumber, craftsman, carpenter and electrician. He could fix or build nearly anything—and if he didn’t know how, he would figure it out. There was another side to Allan that he cherished deeply. In 1960, at a dance hall in Little Falls, MN he met a beautiful young woman, Mariann Bryniarski, who shared his love for fun, old-time music and dancing. On September 18, 1961, they were married in Randall, MN, dearly devoted to each other in a marriage that would span nearly 65 years. Over their years together, they danced literally hundreds of miles across the dance floors throughout Central Minnesota and beyond. Their love of dancing became one of the most cherished threads of their life together—a source of joy, laughter, countless stories and memories shared with family and dear friends that spanned across six decades. A farm boy at heart, Allan also found great joy in his garden and the outdoors. He carefully tended his garden, enjoyed watching things grow from the soil and spent considerable time trying to outsmart the squirrels. He loved sharing his harvest with friends and neighbors just as much as growing it. He loved cutting wood, fishing and looked forward to deer hunting season each fall and especially enjoyed telling the stories that came with every adventure. Above all, Allan was a man of deep, abiding faith. He was a lifelong member of St. Mary’s of Mount Carmel Parish, where his faith was quietly lived. He generously gave his time, talents and treasure in countless ways, serving as an usher, on St. Mary’s School Board and parish building committee, as a member of the Knights of Columbus, and by regularly leading the Rosary and counting the weekly collection with Mariann for many years. His service reflected the kind of man he was - dependable, generous and always willing to help.
Allan will be remembered as a devoted husband, dad, grandpa, great-grandpa, friend and generous neighbor. He leaves behind a legacy best described not by what he accumulated, but by what he gave—his time, his talents, his faith, his friendship, his witty humor, his stories and his willingness to share. For a man who spent his life fixing things, perhaps his greatest work was the life he built. He will be fondly remembered. Allan is survived by his beloved wife of nearly 65 years, Mariann; his four children, Dennis (Bev), Denise Kleinschmidt (Paul), Brad (Sara Larson), and Rod (Dayna Then); six grandchildren, Nathan (Molly) Host, Jeremy (Ashlyn) Host, Alison (Joseph) Prestia, Cody (Jenny) Kleinschmidt, Kali Kleinschmidt, and Blake Kleinschmidt; six great-granddaughters, Evelyn, Aubrey, Saylor, Nora, Lillian and Clara; great-grandson Hunter; his sister, Darlene Bauman; and many friends and relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents, Romaine and Josephine Host, as well as many relatives and friends. Memorials are preferred to St. Mary’s Catholic School, Long Prairie, MN.
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Dave Says -By Dave Ramsey Dear Dave, I have a tenant whose old agreement is up soon, but he signed a new lease about a month ago. He also went ahead and gave me a deposit, plus the first month’s rent. A couple of days ago, he called and asked if we could cancel the agreement. He learned that his exwife has developed a serious health issue, and he’d like to move closer to her to help take care of their two kids. What should I do? -Randall Dear Randall, I think I probably understand your situation better than most. I own several rental properties, and I know for a fact that as a landlord you run into all kinds of unusual situations. Sometimes, these situations are
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Burnhamville Township • July 28, 2026 The regular meeting of the Town Board of Burnhamville was held July 28, 2026 at the Burtrum Community Center. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chair Mike Berscheit. Members present include Supervisors Mike Berscheit and Bruce Johnson; Clerk Shirley Hulinsky and Treasurer Pam Throener. Sup. Joe Muellner was absent. Erv Herdering was also present. The minutes from the regular meeting of June 30, 2026 were approved on a motion by Sup. Berscheit and second by Sup. Johnson. Motion passed. For correspondence the township received letters Todd County Planning and Zoning for hearings and requests from our township were approved, and information on upcoming election. The chair also received an anonymous letter about issues mostly in the City of Burtrum. The township does not respond to letters with no signatures. A motion was moved by Sup. Johnson to pay all claims numbered 7044 through 7056 totaling $14,573.88. Sup. Berscheit seconded the motion. Motion passed. The township board is aware that some residents got sprayed for dust control really late. Next year those sprayed late will be given a discount on spraying. With the state primary election on August 11, Sup. Berscheit will set up the booths on Monday, August 10, 2026. The supervisors have been doing inspections of noxious weeds. They have also done several areas of spraying to control noxious weeds in some areas. In the road report, Sup. Johnson helped clean out drainage pipe on Dunlin Road, however this is on private property and not township responsibility. The contractor did get more dust control spray and did more spraying. He also cleaned out the culvert by Buck Lake again. He will monitor weather and road conditions and will grade roads as weather allows. The Treasurer’s report shows balance of $91,509.27. Berscheit moved a motion to approve treasurer’s report. Motion was seconded by Sup. Johnson. Motion passed. Meeting was adjourned at 7:25 p.m. on a motion by Sup. Berscheit and a second by Sup. Johnson. Next regular meeting will be on Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 7 p.m. in the Burtrum Community Center. Shirley Hulinsky, Burnhamville Township Clerk Burtrum City • August 4, 2026 Call to Order/Roll Call: The Mayor called the meeting order at 7:00 PM. Attendance: Mayor Romie Gessell Jr., Council Members Sara Macho, Bobby Veldkamp Jr., Juli Scherping, and Irene Ehlert, City Clerk Brooke Thieschafer. Special Guest: Kris Ambuehl from Bollig Engineering. The Pledge of Allegiance recited. Agenda: Mayor Gessell would like to focus on the Bollig Update. Table all other topics for now. Ehlert made a motion to approve the agenda. Scherping supported. All in favor, motion carried. Minutes: Scherping made a motion to ap-
prove the minutes. Veldkamp supported. All in favor, motion carried. Bills: Macho a motion to approve the bills. Scherping supported. All in favor, motion carried. Todd County Sheriff’s Report: City Clerk went over the calls for the month. Building Permits Old Business: a. Innovated Grant $2500 - Applied. b. Culvert - The city will look at taking care of the issue themselves. New Business: a. Bollig Update: Kris from Bollig joined the meeting tonight to give an update and where things are at with the Sewer Project. A packet was handed out at the meeting. The city has numerous failing systems already identified. This report does not trigger any fines for those non-confirming septic systems. Well and septics need to have set back from one another. The community needs to take a look at all avenues, A lot of discussion was had about the sewer project. A preliminary funding analysis was presented. b. Central MN Heritage Club - Apply for a liquor license for a September event. Ehlert made a motion to approve. Scherping supported. All in favor, motion carried. c. Community Center Blinds - Juli Scherping and Brooke will work on getting window decals to replace the blinds. More to come. Open Floor: The basketball hoop project will be completed hopefully soon. The Burtrum Cabooze is looking to collaborate with the City to have a City fun day along with Rib Fest. A discussion was had, more to come. Announcements: Bean Bake October 3rd, 2026; Heritage Days September 26-27th, 2026; City Wide Garage Sale September 2526, 2026 Adjournment: Macho made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:08 PM. Veldkamp supported. All in favor, motion carried. The next City Council meeting is scheduled for September 1st, 2026 at the Burtrum Community Center. Brooke Thieschafer, City Clerk Upsala City • September 8, 2026 Call to Order/Attendance: The City Council meeting was called to order at Upsala City Hall by Mayor Rollie Johnson at 7:00 P.M. The pledge of allegiance was said. On roll call members present: Mayor Rollie Johnson, Council Members Scott Taylor, Joan Olson and Alan Gunderson. Absent: Logan Vieth. Staff present: City Clerk-Treasurer Jane Popp. Minutes: Gunderson moved to approve minutes from August 3, 2026, City Council Meeting, 2nd by Taylor. Motion carried unanimously. Added agenda items: Taylor moved to approve the agenda as presented, 2nd by Gunderson. Motion carried unanimously. Department Reports: Fire Department Report Chief Nicholas Johnson reported no calls for August. Annual Hog Roast will be on September 12 at the Elmdale Watering Hole. Serving from 5:00-8:00pm, Band starts at 7:00pm, Raffle 8:00pm. First Response Team: First Response Team Vice President Haus reported four calls for August. Open House will be October 4 at
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CLASSIFIED ADS
WANTED TO BUY: Dairy Heifers and Cows. 320-894-7175. SC-evB 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: 1991 Dodge van, has bed, TV, 318 engine, $5,900. Call 320-267-5632. RB-tfn FOR SALE: Yamaha 9.9 HP 4 stroke w/shift, speed control, manual start, $1,000 or b/o. In Burtrum 970-518-9087. 9/24 FOR SALE: Queen-sized bed frame with box spring foundation & headboard in excellent condition, $75 O.B.O. Text or call 320-2497694. 9/24-WD FOR SALE: Frabill two person ice shelter, great shape, not using it, $175 or best offer. Near Grey Eagle. Rick 612-554-2932. 9/17 FOR SALE: Fully restored 1926 Ford Model T, 1922 Dearborne 1 ton truck, 1920 GMC 3/4 ton truck. Call 320-251-3133. FOR SALE: 1982 Maxim 1100cc M/C, 9,000 miles, excellent condition, $1,500. Call 320573-2355.
ACTED ADMIT APPLE ASSIST AVOID BLUSH BRIEF CRISPER DAIRY DIARY DIRECT DISHES DRAWS
EVENLY FIELD GATES GREYS GROUND HEADS HERSELF HIRED ISLANDS LEDGE LINED LOUDER LOWLANDS
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SINGS SNOWS SOLID SWEDEN TEMPO TENSE THIRD TOUCH VISION WAITED WIZARD WOUNDS
FOR SALE: Houseplants: Ivy and spider plants, make offer. Call 320-201-0286. FOR SALE: 2 speed leaf blower, good shape, electric, $25. Call 320-573-2355. FOR SALE: Beets, potatoes and tomatoes, organically grown, $1 a pound. Call 320-6323336. FOR SALE: 1993 Ford pickup, runs good, $1,000. Call 320-256-7178. FREE: Nice meaty tomatoes. Call 320-2010286. FOR SALE: Clam 1-person portable fish house, insulated, with lights & sled, $125. Call 218-232-2918. FOR SALE: 30x29x67 side by side refrigerator/freezer, oversized electric dryer, (2) apartment sized refrigerators. Call 320-232-0582. FOR SALE: 30 large 5x5.5 first crop hay, $45 per bale, no rain. Call 320-232-0582.
Todays Thought
A boy told his parents he wanted to raise goats for a living, but later his parents determined he was only kidding.
GREAT BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY! FOR RENT on Main Street Grey Eagle!
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