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Passion never goes out of fashion -By Harvey Mackay M a r i a was incredibly passionate about cooking. Her love of creating delicious dishes was unmatched, and she would often experiment with new recipes in her kitchen. One day, Maria decided to host a dinner party to showcase her latest culinary creation. As her guests arrived, the aroma of her cooking filled the room, and everyone was eager to taste her masterpiece. Maria, with a twinkle in her eye, announced that she had prepared a dish called “Surprise Stew.” As the guests took their first bites, they were pleasantly surprised by the explosion of flavors. One curious guest asked, “Maria, what’s the secret ingredient in this stew?” Maria, with a mischievous grin, replied, “Passion! And maybe a little too much garlic.” The guests burst into laughter, realizing that Maria’s passion for cooking was the true secret ingredient that made her dishes so delightful.
Passion is the secret ingredient that turns ordinary efforts into extraordinary experiences, and a dash of humor makes it all the more memorable. There is an old Texas saying, “You can’t light a fire with a wet match.” To be successful, you need to pursue everything with a spark of passion to light your own fire. One of my favorite authors, Dale Carnegie said, “Are you bored with life? Then throw yourself into some work you believe in with all your heart. Live for it, die for it, and you will find happiness that you had thought could never be yours.” Similarly, Blake Mycoskie, American entrepreneur and the founder of Toms Shoes and co-founder of Madefor, said, “If you organize your life around your passion, you can turn your passion into your story and then turn your story into something bigger – something that matters.” Passion is at the top of the list of the skills you need to excel, whether you’re in sales or any other profession. A salesperson without passion is just an order taker. If you’re in sales, you can have a great product, a tremendous territory and a fabulous marketing campaign, but if you don’t have passion, it’s hard to make a sale. When you have passion, you speak with conviction, act with authority and present with zeal.
When you are excited and passionate about a product – or anything for that matter – people notice. They want in on the action. They want to know what can be so good. There is no substitute for passion. If you don’t have an intense, burning desire for what you are doing, there’s no way you’ll be able to work the long, hard hours it takes to become successful. The subtitle to one of my books is, “Love what you do and do what you love.” That pretty much sums up passion. If you have passion, faith and are willing to work hard, you can do anything you want in this life. Working hard for something we don’t care about is called stress. Working hard for something we love is called passion. However, I will offer one caveat about passion. If you’re not good at what you are passionate about, it doesn’t matter. I was passionate about becoming a professional golfer at one time, but my mother helped me realize that because I lived in Minnesota where you can only play golf about half the year, it would be difficult for me to catch up with young golfers from warmer climates. Now I’m passionate about golf as a hobby. Fortunately, I discovered that I was also pretty good at selling and had been developing
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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 • Grey Eagle Senior Citizens Meeting at 4:30 p.m. Potluck & Bingo to follow at the Grey Eagle Senior Center. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 • 20th Annual Hog Roast from 4:30-7 p.m. at the Grey Eagle United Methodist Church. See ad on page 3. SAT.-SUN., SEPT. 26-27 • 19th Annual Central MN Heritage Club Heritage Days, Burtrum. See ad on page 8. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 • Albany American Legion Post 482 Smorgasbord Breakfast from 8 a.m.-Noon at Church of Seven Dolors Parish, Albany. See ad on page 3. • St. Leo Court #786 Catholic Order of Foresters Matching Fund Breakfast from 8:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. at Immaculate Conception Church basement, New Munich. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 • Melrose Community Blood Drive from 12:30-6:30 p.m. at the American Legion, Melrose. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3 • St. John’s Catholic Church 42nd Annual Craft Fair from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Swanville School. See ad on page 7. • 130th Annual Burtrum Bean Bake from 4:30-8 p.m. at the Burtrum Community Center. See ad on page 7. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6 • Parkinson’s Support Group Meeting at 2 p.m. at CentraCare West Campus Board Room, Long Prairie. • Flag Disposal Ceremony at 5:30 p.m. at the Melrose American Legion. See ad on page 3. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7 • Folk & Old-Time Music & Potluck from 1-3 p.m. at the Village View Apartments, Grey Eagle. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8 • Fluff-N-Puff Pillow Cleaning Service from 7 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Upsala Area Community Center. See ad on page 7. • Fluff-N-Puff Pillow Cleaning Service from 2-6 p.m. at the Holdingford City Center.
See ad on page 6. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10 • Public Square Rosary Crusade at Noon at St. Mary’s Church, Upsala. • Meatball Supper from 4:30-7 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Grey Eagle. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11 • Catholic United Financial #101 of Freeport Matching Grant Breakfast from 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Sacred Heart Church Basement, Freeport. • Knights of Columbus #9307 Chicken & Ham Dinner from 3:30-6:30 p.m. at the Pelican Lake Ballroom, St. Anna. • 18th Annual Spud Fest from 4:30-7 p.m. at Gethsemane Lutheran Church, Upsala. AL-ANON • AVON • Meets every Monday from 5-6 p.m. at the Avon City Hall. ALBANY FARMERS MARKET • Meets every Thursday through October 1 from 3-6 p.m. Corner lot on Railroad St. and 3rd Ave. 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 Mondays & Thursdays at 9:30 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.
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Hometown News • Thursday, September 24, 2026 • Page 3
“The Good Old Days” -By Tom Kuehne Rats
There are some farm experiences that one just doesn’t want to forget. They may be memorable because of the final successful results or maybe the happening was too exciting to forget. An unforgettable time in my farm life involved rats. At the time, a corn picker harvested the corn cobs, which were then stored in corn cribs. We had one corn crib that was 70 feet long, 6 foot wide and 10 foot high. That crib was where the excitement occurred. The sides were made of wooden slat snow fence with two boards on the bottom for corn removal. We also put boards on the ground to keep the ground moisture from causing the corn mold on the bottom layer. To stop the weather from
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that skill since I was a kid. I loved being able to make customers happy and reap the benefits. I loved spending time with the old pros who taught me, inspired me and challenged me to get better. I was passionate. And I still am. When you start to discover your own passion, surround yourself with people who are passionate about their jobs. You’ll catch their passion. Remember, you can’t be passionate when you feel like it. You must be passionate about your job, product or cause all the time. There’s no off switch on a tiger. Following your passion is one of the most rewarding things you can do in life. It gives us purpose, meaning and fulfillment. Whether you’re an artist, an entrepreneur or someone looking to make a change in the world, there’s no better time than now to start pursuing your passions. Mackay’s Moral: Purpose is the reason you journey. Passion is the fire that lights the way. 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.”
getting moisture into the top of the corn, we covered the corn with a couple feet of meadow hay. This storage method worked quite well. The excitement was in the fall, when we needed to clean up the crib to make room for the new crop. The old meadow hay that had previously covered the corn had been thrown back on the boards that were covering the ground as the corn was removed for grinding. Some kernels fell between the spaces between the wood floor. This created a haven for rats. They made tunnels under the boards and multiplied at an astounding rate, since they had food, shelter and protection in one place. From time to time the dog would bark at the corn crib, I guess he knew what was going on. Now came the clean up day. A hay rack was put at one open end for the meadow hay. My Uncle came with his son and dog. The neighbor came with his swatting stick. My cousin came with something like a hockey stick and one year my mother even came to help. These folks, along with my Dad, Brother, Grandpa and myself picked up clubs to prepare for what was about to happen. When the hay and ground boards were removed there were rats everywhere. The dogs were biting and shaking, the guys were clubbing as many as possible. The rats in their frenzy were jumping up pant legs, climbing crib walls, trying to climb onto the dogs and the few that escaped were heading for the woods. It was definitely an exciting time. The participants all hoped that they would be here for next year’s rat roundup. We tried some rat poisons, but they were not effective for as long as we needed the protection. Occasionally we would find a rat on other locations on the farm place, but the dog and the 22 usually solved the problem. For feedback or story ideas, email Tom at kuehneins@gmail.com. Kitchen Hours 11 AM-2 PM • 5-9 PM
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they do prove who we belong to. I have started going through 1 Thessalonians last week and I found a nugget of truth in 1 Thessalonians 1:3 “We remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.” Paul typically starts his letters by telling the church that he is praying for them and then praising them on something that he has heard about them. So, Paul tells them that he has heard about the works they do that were produced by their faith! Then he says that their labor was “produced” by love, and he compliments them on their endurance which is brought on by the hope they have in Jesus. Faith producing works, love which follows Jesus’ example of loving us by dying for our sins, and through the hope they have in Jesus, they receive endurance to withstand anything life has for them. What have you put your faith in? -Pastor Bruce Miller from Swanville Bible Church, 320-547-2916
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This article is probably more for those who know Jesus as Lord and Savior. And if so, you know that we come to Him through faith alone and not by “works” or anything we can do, just faith in the work of Jesus on the cross. Ephesians 2:8-9 explains this very well… “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— 9not by works, so that no one can boast.” The question then is “where then do the good works come from?” I mean, we always think of Christians being good, that’s why many people think that you must be good to get into heaven. But if that isn’t true, why do we need to do good deeds? It’s a valid question and probably one that needs to be addressed. To start with, read Ephesians 2:8-9 again and then add verse 10“For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” So, when we belong to Jesus, He gives us good works, the good things we do, don’t get us to heaven but
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Richard B. Nienaber
Richard B. Nienaber, age 90 of Freeport, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 19, 2026 at Cura Care Center in Melrose, Minnesota. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:30 a.m. Friday, September 25 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Freeport with Rev. Joe Korf officiating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery with military honors by the Melrose Veterans Honor Guard. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Patton-Schad Funeral Home in Melrose and from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Friday at the church in Freeport. St Joseph’s Men’s Society and Knights of Columbus will pray a rosary at 4 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home. Richard Bernard Nienaber was born on February 24th, 1936. During his lifetime he transitioned through many roles. He was the son of Marie (Borgerding) and Theodor Nienaber and brother to nine siblings. After graduating from Melrose High School in June of 1954, Richard entered the United States Army from which he was honorably discharged. On April 19, 1961, Richard and Mildred Heinen were united in a marriage that lasted until Mildred’s death 62 years later. Together they farmed near Freeport, MN where they raised their 5 children. Richard also supported his family by working as a carpenter with his brother-in-law, Louie. He found great joy in the roles of grandfather and great-grandfather as they were presented to him. These new members of the family brought out the playful side of his nature and were the source of joy and many smiles during the final years of his life. Richard was an active member of the Sacred Heart Church in Freeport, MN, the St Joseph’s Men’s Society and the Albany Knights of Columbus, Council #3628. Richard was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Mildred; son Clifford; and siblings, Anna, Victor, Bernard, Harvey, and Thomas. He is survived by his children, Kathleen (Rick) Nienaber-Gapinski, Daniel (Cindy) Nienaber, Michael (Sue) Nienaber, and Charles (Sheri) Nienaber; 11 grandchildren and 13 greatgrandchildren; siblings, Roman, Eileen, Mary Ann, and Henry. Memorials can be made to Sacred Heart School in Freeport. Arrangements were made with PattonSchad Funeral and Cremation Services of Freeport.
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Philip K. “Phil” Behnen, age 75 of Sauk Centre, passed away after a short illness on Friday, September 11, 2026 at the St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, Minnesota. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, September 29 at Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church in Sauk Centre with Rev. Mark Botzet officiating. Inurnment will be held in the parish cemetery. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church. Philip Karl Behnen was born February 28, 1951 (not a leap year he liked to say) in Melrose, Minnesota to Henry “Hank” and Leona (Kuhlmann) Behnen. He grew up in Greenwald and lived most of his life in Sauk Centre. He graduated from Melrose High School where he played football, and attended SCSU studying Biology, until he was recruited in 1971 by his brother, Toby, to work at Main Street Press, one of the few places doing in-house printing. He married Roxann “Rox” Kleinschmidt on May 16, 1981 at Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church in Sauk Centre. Phil had an unconditional love for Rox which brought great joy to him and his family. Phil belonged to the Knights of Columbus, played in a softball league, bowling league, golfed in the Thursday Men’s League, and served on the Pheasants Forever Board. He loved to travel with Rox and they took many trips together, including several cruises. He loved living in “Sauk” and being an active part of the community with Rox. Phil absolutely loved playing cards and pulling tabs with his friends, Mark, Rich, and Dan. He was an avid sports fan of the Vikings, Gopher’s football and basketball, Banana Baseball, and the WNBA. Phil was a news junkie, sharing the latest news each morning with Donna who worked with him for 47 years, as they started the workday. Phil would have replayed the Vikings game of September 13 with her on Monday morning. He was quietly spiritual and loved doing special things with Rox each day for the 40 Days of Lent before Easter. Phil was a great kidder with quite a sense of humor. Survivors include his sister, Annette Jesh of Maple Grove; sisters-in-law, Renee (Gary) Leinonen of Sauk Centre and Carol Kleinschmidt of Sauk Centre; brother-in-law, Robbie (Gloria) Kleinschmidt of Avon; nephews, Peter (Theresa) Jesh, Henry Behnen, Robert Behnen, Ryan (Abby) Kleinschmidt, and Jamie (Melissa) Kleinschmidt; nieces, Alicia (Terry) Torok, Jami (Matt) Moore, Heidi (Max) Baumgartner, Nancy (Teddy) Gaillas, Theresa Behnen, Christine (Chris) Behnen, Angela (Travis) Flannigan, and Kayla (Adam) Donabauer; and many great-nieces and great-nephews, other relatives and friends. Phil was preceded in death by his wife, Roxann “Rox” Behnen on March 26, 2020; parents; brothers, Tobias “Toby” Behnen and Steve Behnen; brother-in-law, Harold Jesh; mother and father-in-law, Ollie and Trix Kleinschmidt; brothers-in-law, Randy, Ronnie, and Rick Kleinschmidt; and sister-in-law, Alice Behnen. “To live in hearts you leave behind is not to die.” – Thomas Campbell Arrangements were made with PattonSchad Funeral and Cremation Services of Sauk Centre.
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Edna Molitor Kirchner, age 89, of Elrosa, Minnesota, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, September 18, 2026, at Fairway Pines Senior Living in Sauk Centre, Minnesota. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Elrosa with Rev. Kevin Soenneker officiating. Inurnment will be in the parish cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. Saturday at the church. Edna Gertrude Fuechtmann was born on February 27, 1937, in Melrose Township, Stearns County, Minnesota, to Henry and Bertha (Wielenberg) Fuechtmann. As the oldest of thirteen children, she grew up on the family farm and attended local schools. On September 1, 1959, she married Elmer Henry Molitor in Melrose, Minnesota. Together, they raised five children and, from the ground up, built a successful family dairy farm that remains an enduring legacy. The farm was Edna’s proudest achievement; through her incredible drive and perseverance, she set an example that continues to guide her children. After Elmer’s death on November 25, 1992, Edna married Robert “Bob” Kirchner on October 30, 1998. They shared many happy years together and spent their retirement in Tucson, Arizona, and Brainerd, Minnesota, until Bob’s death on April 27, 2024. Edna was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose greatest priority was always her family. She showed her love through countless sacrifices, unwavering support, and sheer determination. Her competitive spirit came through playing card games and fishing, and in the pride she took in watching her children and grandchildren play sports. She also enjoyed gardening, quilting, traveling, and participating in church activities. In her younger years, she tended a large and bountiful vegetable and flower garden that helped sustain her family and remains a cherished memory. Beneath her determination was a tender, protective heart, especially for children and animals. She is survived by her children, Marlene (Mark) Spliethoff, Alvin (Kathi) Molitor, Linda (Ron) Benoit, Eugene Molitor, and Kim (Kym Gully) Stummer; stepchildren, Rick (Char) Kirchner, Debbie (Ernie) Hengel, Cindy (Pete) Daniel, Diana (Barry) Beckers, Joe (Laura) Kirchner, and Lori (Don) Tomsche; 12 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, 15 stepgrandchildren, and 39 step-great-grandchildren; her surviving brothers and sisters; and many nieces, nephews, and friends. Edna was preceded in death by her first husband, Elmer Molitor; her second husband, Robert “Bob” Kirchner; her parents, Henry and Bertha Fuechtmann; granddaughter, Ashley Spliethoff; and step-great-granddaughter, Loreha Tomsche. Edna will be remembered for her gentle spirit, steadfast faith, devotion to her family, and compassion for others. The example she set through a lifetime of hard work and service will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved her. Memorials are preferred to support hospice care and local health care needs through the CentraCare Foundation. Memorial gifts may be made online through the CentraCare Foundation’s Sauk Centre Team/Greatest Needs fund at CentraCare Foundation Giving. Checks may be made payable to CentraCare Foundation with “Sauk Centre Hospice” or “Sauk Centre Greatest Needs” noted in the memo line and mailed to: CentraCare Foundation, 1406 6th Ave N, St. Cloud, MN 56303-1901. Arrangements were made with Patton-Schad Funeral & Cremation Services of Sauk Centre.
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Stearns County Takes Action Against Event Center: Stearns County is issuing an advisory press release regarding unpermitted events at a venue known as “The Hay Shed”, located at 36271 County Road 2, St. Wendel Township, north of the City of St. Joseph in Stearns County. This advisory is intended to inform potential users of “The Hay Shed” regarding the issuance of a judge’s Order recently holding Aloysius William Studniski, the owner of the property, in contempt of court for continuing to hold events in direct violation of a prior Court Order requiring compliance with safety, fire, septic and related rules required of all venue rental businesses in Minnesota. The Court Order authorizes the Stearns County Sheriff’s Office to disburse gatherings and post notices that the venue is closed until the Court Order has been followed. Following years of trying to gain compliance, this legal action was required to address Studniski’s claims that the laws do not apply to him. In 2023, Mr. Studniski applied for a permit for an agricultural shed on his property. Shortly after the shed was built, the Sheriff’s Office started receiving complaints that large events involving big crowds were happening at the venue. Investigation showed that Mr. Studniski was charging wedding parties and others substantial sums to host weddings and gatherings at “The Hay Shed”, while claiming to state and local officials that the events were only private parties not subject to commercial venue requirements. Numerous witnesses and documentation showing thousands of dollars in fees collected by Studniski prove otherwise. Stearns County and Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry staff repeatedly advised Studniski both personally and in writing that he needed to obtain permits for driveway access, a stormwater management plan, an approved septic plan, and fire mitigation systems to use the building as an event center. These requirements apply to all commercial venues charging money to host events. Throughout the 2025 wedding season, Stearns County Officials continued to attempt to work with Studniski to get compliance. Studniski repeatedly stated that he is not a U.S. Citizen and that he is tax exempt and the rules do not apply to his property. The Stearns County Attorney’s Office brought formal legal action against Studniski on January 16, 2026. Studniski attended numerous hearings where he was personally instructed by the court to work with officials to come into compliance and warned of the potential penalties if refusal continued. On August 6, 2026, Stearns County District Court Judge Laura Moehrle ordered Mr. Studniski to stop using his property as an event venue unless and until he complied with all applicable laws and ordinances. Since then, Studniski has continued to host events in violation of the Order, resulting in a contempt of court hearing on September 11th, followed by a September 15th Order finding Studniski in contempt, authorizing the Sheriff’s Office to shut down further events and setting another hearing on October 16th for Studniski to report directly back to the judge on compliance, with further violations to include fines and jail time. Stearns County is aware that Studniski continues to claim he is in compliance and that events are able to continue. Sheriff Steve Soyka and County Attorney Janelle Kendall want to provide notice to potential clients of the wedding venue that Studniski is not in compliance, and that further events will be shut down until Studniski complies with the Court Orders.
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It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Summer 2026 President’s List. The summer terms run from May to August. Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.700 and above for the reporting term are named to the President’s List. Full-time status is achieved by earning 12 credits over each 16-week term or paired 8-week terms grouped in fall, winter/spring, and summer. Area students are: Leoma Ludwig of Holdingford, and Pitchanan Pittinanthapong of Freeport.
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Upsala Area Schools has announced the candidates for the 2026 Homecoming royalty ahead of the school’s upcoming celebration. Pictured (front from left) Genevieve Mrozek, Emily Wiechmann, Anne Ripplinger, Alexa Pilarski, Zoey Leners, and Lydia Kokett; (back) Samuel Laliberte, Caleb Guthrie, Calvin Leners, Carson Primus, Brenden Mack, and Nolan Kuepers. Homecoming Coronation will be held on Sunday, September 27 at 1:00 p.m.
The Grey Eagle United Methodist Church is holding its 20th Annual Hog Roast on Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. at the Grey Eagle United Methodist Church, located at the intersection of County Roads 2 and 47, 2 ½ miles south of Grey Eagle, across from the Historic Rock Tavern. Drive-up meals, inside, as well as outside dining in an enclosed tent are being offered and a free will offering is requested with proceeds going to help support our Ukraine friends and the Church General Fund.
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Grey Eagle City • August 12, 2026 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 August 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 were Beth Ramacher and guests: Lance Chase, Jeremy Freudenrich and Jon Stueve. A motion was made by Brad Johnson to approve the agenda. A second was made by Roland Ahrendt and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried. A motion was made by Roland Ahrent to approve the minutes of the July 14, 2026 meeting. A second was made by Brian Hollenkamp and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried. Jon Stueve and Jeremy Freudenrich led the Council on a tour of the Water Treatment Plant (WTP) and presented the water and wastewater report. The Council saw the newly painted pipework and floors. The new automated flow meter and ductwork that were installed were pointed out. A new cabinet for the chlorine will be needed outside at some point in the future. Maintenance worked on exercising the gate valves throughout the city. This should be done annually. There were a number of them that they could not open. The city will reach out to MN Rural Water for assistance. A motion was made by Brian Hollenkamp to approve having a new Minnesota Power meter in the City’s name added to the “Welcome to Grey Eagle” sign going up near 327 State Street West. 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 have Beth Ramacher listed as the Control Person for accounts at Magnifi Financial. A second was made by Roland Ahrent and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried. An appreciation card was sent to the City from the Grey Eagle Library Association Board. The council would like to see if the county can put both the pedestrian and playground signs on County Road 102 in both directions before the playground. If not both, they would like the playground signs up. The clerk will reach out to Loren at Todd County to get these up. A motion was made by Brian Hollenkamp to have a 911 number ordered for the West Lift Station. A second was made by Chris Browen and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried. Information for a grant opportunity for playground equipment was shared. There is nothing needed at this time. Discussion was held on a grant opportunity from Advocates for Health for an AED. Jon Stueve is President of the Joel Birr Memorial Foundation which provides AEDs to communities. He is going to share more information with the City and help get one for Grey Eagle. A quote was reviewed from MBC Drainage to help with water on Woodman Street near the city shop. The Council does not wish to move forward with this project. Mayor Arnzen shared two quotes for updating the Lions Shelter at the park. He is going to share them at the next Lions Meeting. The Lions have discussed a possible street dance for 2027. The Council is in favor of this if held in the City Parking Lot. Employee reviews were given by Mayor Arnzen and Brad Johnson. Information was shared with the Council.
The 2027 Preliminary Budget and Levy were presented. The Council was asked to review prior to the September meeting and reminded that this will need to be approved by Resolution and sent to Todd County. The Council discussed various Sourcewell Funding Opportunities available through Sourcewell for FY 2026-2027. Quotes were presented for different items & projects. More discussion will be held at the September meeting. A motion was made by Chris Browen to approve Resolution 2026-19: Accepting $50 Donation from Connie & Mark Nelson for the Fire Department. A second was made by Brian Hollenkamp and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried. The ordinance reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 2026-19: A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING $50 DONATION FROM CONNIE & MARK NELSON FOR THE GREY EAGLE FIRE DEPARTMENT WHEREAS, money has been donated by Connie & Mark Nelson; 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 Connie & Mark Nelson 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 12th day of August 2026. A motion was made by Brian Hollenkamp to approve Resolution 2026-20: Increase Bulk Water Rates. A second was made by Roland Ahrendt and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried. The ordinance reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 2026-20: A RESOLUTION TO INCREASE BULK WATER RATES WHEREAS, The Council of the City of Grey Eagle recommends an increase in the bulk water rates; and WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Grey Eagle indicates said water increase would not be applied to the residential water rates; and NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Grey Eagle, Todd County, State of Minnesota, hereby resolves: 1. The bulk water rates shall increase to $20 per thousand gallons. Adopted by the Grey Eagle City Council this 12th day of August 2026. A motion was made by Brian Hollenkamp to approve Resolution 2026-21: Setting Water Rates. A second was made by Brad Johnson and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried. The ordinance reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 2026-21: A RESOLUTION SETTING WATER RATES
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WHEREAS, The Council of the City of Grey Eagle recommends the base water rates be re-adjusted to meet operational and capital needs, effective September 1, 2026; NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Grey Eagle, Todd County, State of Minnesota, hereby resolves: • Residential base water rate will be a flat rate of $17.50 per month for the first 335 gallons and $0.0019 per gallon after • Commercial base water rate will be a flat $17.50 per month for the first 335 gallons and $0.0019 per gallon after Adopted by the Grey Eagle City Council this 12th day of August 2026. A motion was made by Brian Hollenkamp to approve Resolution 2026-22: Setting Garbage Rates. A second was made by Brad Johnson and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried. The ordinance reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 2026-22: A RESOLUTION SETTING GARBAGE RATES WHEREAS, The Council of the City of Grey Eagle recommends the garbage rates be re-adjusted to meet operational needs, effective September 1, 2026; NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Grey Eagle, Todd County, State of Minnesota, hereby resolves: • Residential 65 gallon will be a flat rate of $21.50 plus tax
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HUGE MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE SALE: 25% discounts. On Highway 28, one block East of Grey Eagle September 25, 26, 27. ST. MARTIN FALL CITY WIDE Garage Sales, Oct. 2-3. Friday: times vary; Saturday: 7 a.m.-1 p.m. 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. 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: 30x29x67 side by side refrigerator/freezer, oversized electric dryer, (2) apartment sized refrigerators. Call 320-2320582. 10/1 FOR SALE: 30 large 5x5.5 first crop hay, $45 per bale, no rain. Call 320-232-0582. 10/1 FOR SALE: 1967 John Deere 2510, 5681 hours, gas, $7,000. 1950 John Deere B tractor, $1,500. Call 320-630-9177. 10/1
• Residential 95 gallon will be a flat rate of $27.50 plus tax • Residential 2nd Container will be a flat rate of $33.00 plus tax Adopted by the Grey Eagle City Council this 12th day of August 2026. A motion was made by Brian Hollenkamp to approve payment of Claims #3854-3873, totaling $20,941.59 and include additional payments of the following: MN Power $2050.08. 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 adjourn the meeting at 8:20 pm. A second was made by Brad Johnson 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 Wednesday, September 8, 2026 in Council Chambers. Beth Ramacher, Clerk/Treasurer
A Story Funny
It was Dad’s turn to read Little Johnny a bedtime story. After twenty minutes, Mom called up the stairs, “Is he asleep?” Little Johnny called back, “Yes, finally.”
BERSCHEIT FLOORING, LLC.
25+ Years Experience - Exceptional Quality • Hardwood • Tile & Custom Showers • Laminate • Snap Together Vinyl Products New House Discount - Qualifications Required
320-293-7100 Email: brad.berscheit@gmail.com
TIME FOR NEW TIRES? Virtually Every Tire Brand Available!
Auto • Trailer • ATV • Farm • Motorcycle Automotive Maintenance • Powersports Lawn, Garden & Marine Repair
OH SHUCKS REPAIR
Small Engine & Marine Repair www.ohshucksrepair.com 218-640-7354 • Grey Eagle
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UPSALA FARM STORE INC.
320-573-2216 • 211 S. Main St., Upsala
LP Gas Refill
OPEN 7 Days a Week • Mon.-Sat. 8-6; Sun. 9-2
Fluff-N-Puff Pillow Cleaning Service At the Upsala Area Community Center Thursday, October 8, 2026 7:00 a.m. to 12-Noon Clean, Deodorize, Sanitize & Fluff Pillows • Put in new ticking. Crushed Foam Pillows Can Be Cleaned & Polyester Pillows Can Be Recovered. New Custom Made Pillows & Down Comforters For Sale WALK-INS - No Appointments Necessary For More Information Call 320-573-4435.
Dakota Steel & Trim Inc. - Leading edge manufacturing technology offering a large variety of colors to choose from. 29 Gauge and 26 Gauge Products Custom Trims Available. 45 Year Warranty
Hennen To find out more, contact:
Lumber Company, Inc.
320-836-2135
Freeport
www.hennenlumber.com
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MEANINGLESS MERRIEST NEEDS POUNDED PRAYER PRIVILEGES PRIZE PULSE RACES RECITED REGISTER RELATIONSHIPS
RIDERS SCRUB SHIRT SONGS STAND STATEMENT STIRS TEACH THINK THROWS TITLE TOILETS