Hometown News April 2, 2020

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On The Inside...

Harvey Mackay Tom Kuehne: The Good Old Days Dave Says Local Municipality Minutes: Melrose City, Burnhamville Township Notes from the Capitol Obituaries: Behnen, Scherping, Van Havermaet,

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Calling sales phone users -By Harvey Mackay More and more people are working from home in the midst of this current national e m e r g e n c y .

Between their computers and phones, an incredible amount of business is being conducted.

Now more than ever, these devices are keeping companies open for business.

I’ve always felt that the phone is one of the most awesome tools we have available, especially to sales people. We’ve all had years and years of experience using a phone, so why are so many people bad at using it?

Here are a few tips I’d like to pass on to you with the help of Art Sobczak, president of Business By Phone. Art has helped sales professionals prospect and sell effectively by phone for more than 35 years.

The first objective of every sales call is to have a plan of what you want to accomplish. Prepare your questions and decide how you want to persuade a prospect into taking action. Art also advises you to have a “secondary objective

for each sales call … something you’ll strive to accomplish at minimum, every time.” It could be as simple as sending the prospective customer your literature.

Always treat the gatekeeper or call screener with respect. Ask for their name and use it. Gather as much information as you can about the gatekeeper as well as the decision maker. Knowledge does not become power until it is used.

Once you reach a decision-maker, it’s important to first ask if this is a good time to talk. Start the conversation with good news and also have a positive close. Focus on the caller and listen to what they have to say. The goal is to pique their curiosity and interest. Art says, “You must answer, ‘What’s in it for me?’ for the listener, or they will immediately begin the gettingrid-of-you process.”

If people have questions, be prepared.

Have the information handy, or know where you can get it fast. Ask only one question at a time and avoid questions like, “Is everything going ok? What are your needs? Are you having any problems now? How is your service?”

Then quantify the problem whenever possible. “How does that happen? How much do you think that is costing you?

How much time does that take?”

Art says: “Resist the tendency to present. Some reps get so excited when they hear the slightest hint of an

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When it’s finally time to get a commitment think big and ask large.

Buyers will often move down from a large recommendation, but they rarely move up from a small one. Remember to never ask for more than what is in the best interest of the customer. The important thing is to ask for a decision. “Maybe” is the worst answer a salesperson can get because a maybe can last forever.

There will always be objections, so be prepared for them and resist the tendency to be defensive. Art advises, if you have an indecisive prospect, get their mind off the buying decision and on the problem or pain. For example, “Jan, let’s look at this another way. What would happen if you did nothing about the situation?” Price is one of the biggest objections, but don’t be too quick to offer price concessions.

Chances are you will be sending some information out to the prospective customer. Tell them what to look for and make it meaningful. Always summarize the agreed-to actions by both parties to avoid disagreements. Agreements prevent disagreements.

Keep your attitude up despite dealing with rejection. Rejection is a part of life.

But you can’t let the fear of rejection paralyze you from the start or you’ll never get any sales. Don’t take rejection personally.

Art said: “Imagine every day is the end-of-quota-period day,” noting that sales reps tend to pick up their pace when they reach this time and try to get a few more sales.

Take pride in how to properly use the phone because few people in the world do it well. It’s difficult to persuade someone to take action and make a decision based almost solely on the words and ideas that Harvey Mackay continued to pg 3

Upcoming Events

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22 • Grey Eagle Senior Center Monthly Meeting at 10:45 a.m.

ALBANY COMMUNITY CENTER • Sundays at 1 p.m. 500 cards.

ALBANY TOWNSHIP • Meets the fourth Monday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the Albany City Hall.

• Planning Commission meets the second 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 first Monday of the month at 7 p.m.

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

FOOD DISTRIBUTION • Ruby’s Pantry Food Distribution first Saturday of the Month from 10-11 a.m. at Rver of Live Church, Sauk Centre.

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

FREEPORT SENIOR MEETING • Meets the third Thursday of the month at 1:30 p.m. with cards/Bingo/coffee/dessert.

GREY EAGLE CITY COUNCIL • Meets the second Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m.

GREY EAGLE SENIORS • Exercise Classes every Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 9:30 a.m. at the Grey Eagle Senior Center.

GREY EAGLE TOWNSHIP • Meets the first Monday of the month at 8 p.m.

HELPING HANDS EXERCISE • Exercise & Line Dancing Every Wednesday at 9:15 a.m., Holdingford City Hall.

HELPING HANDS COM. LUNCH • Meets the second Thursday of the month from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Holdingford Legion.

MELROSE SENIOR CENTER • Line Dancing from 1-2:30 p.m. every Thursday at the Senior Community Center.

STEARNS CO. HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY • Meets at 7 p.m. on the 2nd Monday

of the month 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 third Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Community Park building.

SWANVILLE CITY COUNCIL • First Tuesday after the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m.

SWANVILLE TOWNSHIP • Meets the second Tuesday of the month at 8:30 p.m. at the Swanville Fire Hall.

TODD COUNTY REPUBLICANS • Meets second Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at St. Matthew’s Church, Clarissa.

UPSALA CITY COUNCIL • Meets the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m.

UPSALA COMMUNITY CENTER • Exercise Program every Monday at 10:15 a.m.

If you have an upcoming event or meeting, please let us know by email: htnews@meltel.net or call 320-285-2323.

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“The Good Old Days” -By Tom Kuehne Lard There was limited access to olive oil, vegetable oil or any other form of oil that was created from various plant bases. Some of these cooking oils existed, but they didn’t have a large consumer demand in rural Minnesota. They were simply not needed, because we had pigs.

We consumed large quantities of pork fat. The grease used for frying was either lard or bacon grease, both being typical items found in past kitchens.

If one fried potatoes, bacon grease was the oil of choice. It had a smoked flavor and usually contained small bits of bacon to add some really good flavor to the potatoes. When one walked from outdoors into the kitchen, the delicious odor caused your mouth to water. Onions were usually fried along with the potatoes making the smell even more enticing. Eggs fried in bacon grease were just excellent.

There are still some individuals who have, during their entire lifetimes, spread bacon grease on their bread. After spreading the bread, there was usually a little bit of salt sprinkled on it.

During the depression there was a very low market value for pigs. When one considers that if at the beginning of the year you had a boar and a sow, it’s possible that at the end of one year, there could be 20 pigs on your farm. If one would weigh those 20 pigs, there would be more than 4000 pounds of pork on your farm. Remembering that pigs are not worth much at the market, we begin to remember why pork products were a big part of the families diet.

In keeping with the conservative nature of families in the past, we realize that nothing should be wasted. So, we have that bacon grease and our conservative nature requires that we use it, not throw it away. After all, think about those poor people in the cities who have to buy their food, here we have it free, so eat it and like it!!!

There was a time after butchering when the lard was created. I’m sure that everyone from a rural background remembers cutting the pork fat into 1 inch squares putting it into a large kettle on the wood cook stove and having it cooked down over many hours. The result was a kettle full of liquid lard with cracklings floating in it. The liquid was strained through a pillow case or dish towel into another large container and then placed in a large jar or crock for storage. The cracklings were either mixed with lard as a sandwich spread or fed to the hogs or dog.

Harvey Mackay continued from page 2

come from your mouth.

Make that small marvel of electronics and convenience in your hand your best friend. Continuously work at improving your phone skills and watch your business improve. It may never replace face-to-face interaction, but a friendly voice makes for a great connection.

Mackay’s Moral: You can ring up more business when you dial up your

phone skills.

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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National Crime Victim Rights Week

By Barb Dinkel Goodrich General Crime Services Coordinator Hands of Hope Resource Center Every year, millions of people’s lives are forever changed by crime. They are our families, neighbors, friends, and colleagues. Crime victims often struggle to work, pay bills, or support their loved ones. Many have life-changing injuries and need long-term care and support. April 19-25, 2020 is National Crime Victim Rights Week – a week dedicated to learning about victimization, the effect it has on individuals, families, friends, and the community, and to promote laws, policies, and programs to help victims of crime.

This year’s theme “SEEK Justice | ENSURE Victims’ Rights | INSPIRE Hope” emphasizes that everyone in the community is an integral part of creating safe, tolerant, and welcoming environments for all individuals regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, living and family situation, disability, immigration status, or anything else for

that matter.

During this year’s National Crime Victims’ Rights Week let us reaffirm our commitment to creating a victim service and criminal justice response that assists all victims of crime, and highlight the importance of providing necessary services at the earliest possible stage of victimization. Early intervention helps prevent further victimization and encourages victim involvement in the criminal justice system, lessening the cycle of violence and restoring hope for the future.

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Card of Thanks

Thank you to Williams-Dingmann Funeral Home Long Prairie, Coborns for the meal, Reverend Noah Wehrspann, Minnesota State Veterans Cemetary Little Falls.

Thank you to all family and friends who came to celebrate Larry’s life or who sent cards flowers messages or phone calls, we appreciate you! Sincerely,

The Family of Larry McDermond

To Submit a Card of Thanks the cost is $3.00 for the first 50 words, 10¢ for each additional word. MUST BE PREPAID. Mail to: Hometown News, 29442 120th St., Grey Eagle, MN 56336.

While I was writing this story, a dear friend called and told of getting home from school as a young girl and smearing lard on a slice of bread and browning it in the frying pan. It was easy, since the wood cook stove in the kitchen was always warm.

Our tastes change and we today usually prefer baked goods made from oils rather than lard. There is a group of individuals who tell us that pork fat is “bad for your health.” Lard tastes slightly different and we have become accustomed to bake goods made with oils. However, pie crusts made with lard still taste best, whether they are holding the contents of a pie or simply baked and eaten as a treat with a cup of coffee or glass of milk.

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GREY EAGLE TOWNSHIP: ASSESSMENT NOTICE Important Information Regarding Property Assessments.

This may affect your 2021 property taxes.

The Board of Appeal-Equalization for Grey Eagle Township scheduled for Wednesday, April 15, 2020 has been rescheduled for May 11, 2020 at 2:00 pm at the Grey Eagle Township Hall. (Pending any future changes.)

If you believe the value or classification of your property is incorrect, please contact your assessor’s office to discuss your concerns or make an appointment. 320-732-4431.

Mary Ann Primus, Grey Eagle Township Clerk

Millwood Township Board of Appeal and Equalization:

Important Information Regarding Property Assessments; this may affect your 2021 property taxes. The Board of Appeal and Equalization for Millwood Township will meet on 4/15/2020, 11:30 am - 12:00 am, in the Church Basement of St. Rosa. The purpose of this meeting is to determine whether property in the jurisdiction has been properly valued and classified by the assessor. If you believe the value or classification of your property is incorrect, please contact your assessor’s office to discuss your concerns. If you disagree with the valuation and classification after discussing it with your assessor, you may appear before the local board of appeal and equalization. The board will review your assessments and may make corrections as needed. Generally, you must appeal to the local board before appealing to the county board of appeal and equalization.

Joseph Wiechman Clerk, Millwood Township

Notice to Residents of Melrose Township Important Information Regarding Property Assessments.

This may affect your 2021 property taxes.

The Board of Appeal and Equalization for Melrose Township will meet April 15, 2020, 1:00-1:30 p.m., at the Melrose Town Hall. The purpose of this meeting is to determine whether property in the jurisdiction has been properly valued and classified by the assessor.

If you believe the value or classification of your property is incorrect, please contact your assessor’s office to discuss your concerns. If you disagree with the valuation and classification after discussing it with your assessor, you may appear before the local board of appeal and equalization. The board will review your assessments and may make corrections as needed. Generally, you must appeal to the local board before appealing to the county board of appeal and equalization.

Cecilia Tylutki, Melrose Township Clerk

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Community Snapshots

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Melrose Chamber of Commerce started a family event to take the children on a bear hunt. Winnie the Pooh and friends Bedtime Bear and Prayer Bear are on the lookout for all of the little girls and boys having fun in the Melrose, Minnesota sun on 8th St. NE. Submitted by Carol & Butch Klaphake.

Todd County Asking for Donations

Swanville Athletes of the Month

Todd County is coordinating dona“The February Girls’ Basketball tions of the following items: • Disposable protective face masks Athlete of the Month is Amelia Hudalla.

Amelia averaged 12.4 points and 9.7 re- (not homemade) • Disposable isolation/protective bounds per game for the month of February. She worked hard on her post move gowns • N-95 masks and I am excited to see the progress she • Clear plastic face shields will continue to make being she is only a • Safety goggles/glasses 9th grader. Amelia has the ability to step • New/unopened/sealed hand sanitizer outside and knock down the outside shot If you would like to make homeas well so we are looking forward to her developing over the offseason. Great job Amelia and keep striving to be the best you can be!” -Coach Aaron Gapinski Congratulations Haden and Amelia!

Dear Dave, My husband and I just Be vigilant: Stimulus payment scams on the rise completed Baby

By MN Dept. of Revenue the IRS and the Minnesota Department of Step 3, and we The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Revenue, will not call, text, or email you have six months Economic Security Act (CARES Act) au- requesting information for stimulus payof expenses saved thorizes stimulus payments to those who ments. for an emergency qualify. As a result, scammers may target The Minnesota Department of Revefund. How should Minnesotans and try to steal their personal nue does not have a role in issuing these we determine information. or other federal payments. when something Will government agencies contact me What should I do? is actually an about stimulus payments?

Be aware of phishing calls, emails, emergency?

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Swanville High School is pleased to announce its February Athletes of the Month: Haden Chuba for Boys’ Basketball and Amelia Hudalla for Girls’ Basketball.

Coaches’ Comments: “Haden Chuba was captain for us this year. Haden averaged 8 points, 4 rebounds, 5 assists, and 2 steals per game.

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want and a need, but that’s not always the case. Replacing your only mode of transportation would be a need. Upgrading to a newer, fancier car is not. If your car goes down for the count, you need transportation. Use your emergency fund to buy something affordable and reliable you can pay cash for. But don’t dip into it just to upgrade your decent car for one with a million bells and whistles.

Is it urgent? Practice the art of patience whenever possible. If your home’s air conditioning unit goes out in the middle of summer, that’s probably an urgent fix.

But hearing about the “sale of the century” at your favorite retail store? Grabbing the newest, hottest cell phone when yours works just fine? Nope!

Your emergency fund is all about longterm security, not instant gratification.

Don’t blow it impulsively, but don’t be afraid to use it when it’s really needed. Be wise, and ask those three questions. Check yourself so you don’t wreck yourself—or your budget!

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Local Municipality Minutes To publish minutes, email to htnews@meltel.net

Melrose City February 20, 2020 The Melrose City Council met in a Regular Meeting on Thursday, February 20, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. at the Melrose City Center pursuant to due notice being given thereof.

Present were Council Members Tony Klasen, Justin Frieler, Travis Frieler, and Mark “Bunker” Hill, Mayor Joe Finken, Finance Director Tessa Beuning, and City Clerk Patti Haase. City Administrator Colleen Winter was absent. Mayor Finken presided thereat.

The Council then recited the Pledge of Allegiance.

A motion was made by Mr. Hill, seconded by Mr. Travis Frieler and unanimously carried to approve the agenda as amended.

Mayor Finken then opened the floor to public comment. There were no comments.

The following items were considered for approval under the Consent Agenda: a. the minutes from the Council’s January 16 Regular Meeting b. list of bills in the amount of $949,991.72 c. list of investments for the month of January d. 1) Resolution No. 2020-8, Donation in the amount of $323.14 from Melrose 1 Stop to the Melrose Fire Department for the restoration of the 1952 Ford F6 fire truck.

2) Resolution No. 2020-9, Donation in the amount of $117.97 from Melrose NAPA Auto Parts to the Melrose Fire Department for restoration of the 1952 Ford F6 fire truck 3) Resolution No. 2020-10, Donation in the amount of $1,500 from Interstate Service Center to the Melrose Fire Department restoration of the 1952 Ford F6 fire truck 4) Resolution No. 2020-11 Donation in in the amount of $250 from the Melrose Lions to the Melrose Area Chamber of Commerce towards the Deuces Wild Sponsorship.

5) Resolution No. 2020-13 Donation in the amount of $26,826.50 from the Melrose Fire Department Relief Association to the Melrose Fire Department e. On February 26, 2020, Lisa Atkinson, Community Development Director will complete two years of service with the City. City Administrator Winter has conducted a review and it is favorable; therefore, recommends approval of a step increase from Step 3 to Step 4 of 7. f. Gambling License 1) Gambling Resolution Proposed Resolution No. 2020-12 Resolution Approving Gambling License to the Melrose Area Chamber of Commerce for an exemption from lawful gambling license to hold a bingo and a raffle on May 9,

2020 at the Melrose American Legion located at 265 County Road 173 SE. 2) Gambling Resolution Proposed Resolution No. 2020-14 Resolution Approving Gambling License to the Melrose Area Women of Today for an exemption from lawful gambling to hold a raffle on raffle on April 25, 2020 at the Meadowlark County Club Drive, Melrose, MN 56352 A motion was made by Mr. Klasen, seconded by Mr. Justin Frieler and unanimously carried to approve the Consent Agenda items.

Mayor Finken presented a certificate of appreciation to retired Election Judge Sally Hinnenkamp.

Mayor Finken thanked Ms. Hinnenkamp for her 58 years of service as an election judge.

Ambulance Coordinator Jenn Tschida presented the 2019 Melrose Area Ambulance Department yearend report. Ms. Tschida stated that Julie Ulbricht has been appointed as the new Assistant Coordinator. Director Tschida stated that in 2019 the net income was just shy of $5,000 after expenditures. Currently they have three ambulance rigs, the newest one a 2019, 2016 and 2013 rigs. Ms. Tschida reported that currently they have $140,000 in the equipment set-a-side fund.

First Assistant Chief Joe Woeste presented the 2019 Fire Department information 1. Mr. Woeste presented the 2020 Activity Reports as to the runs

Notes from the Capitol By State Rep. Paul Anderson

Saluting health care workers and more on COVID-19 Our health care system is the best in the world.

In Minnesota, over 127,000 are employed directly by our hospitals and health care systems, with another 100,000 jobs associated with health care.

We say thanks to those doing this life-saving work and pray for their safety.

Much has been written about the lack of intensive care units (ICUs) in this country. According to Kaiser Health News, over 50 percent of the counties in the United States have no ICU beds. We are better off here in central Minnesota, with Stearns County itself having 41 such beds. Douglas and Kandiyohi counties each have 8 ICUs, and Todd County has three.

Those working in the medical field are doing exceptional work. They are on the front lines, testing folks and treating those who are positive. Hospitals have changed how they operate in anticipation of larger numbers of residents becoming infected.

Elective surgeries have been put on hold, and personnel have been assigned different duties.

Our state has done what many others have by implementing a stay-in-place order for all residents except those deemed to be working at essential jobs. Gov. Tim Walz issued the executive order for two weeks, but left open the possibility of extending it.

Minnesotans are doing well in observing the order, with one bright spot being the number of traffic accidents reported to law enforcement down by 49 percent.

I have fielded numerous questions pertaining to what jobs are considered to be essential. Guidelines from the federal office of Homeland Security are being used, but they are general in nature. For example, one broad area, Agriculture and Food, is among those deemed essential. Farmers and those working in food processing are obvious examples of essential in this category. But, what about our local sales barns where livestock is bought and sold on a regular basis?

What about the hay auction in Sauk Centre, which is the largest in a multi-state area and

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The federal government passed a huge $2 trillion relief package to help all those financially affected by the pandemic. There seems to be something in the bill for everyone, along with a few items that leave one wondering how they pertain to the coronavirus situation. There is a Small Business Authority (SBA) loan program that hopefully will help our businesses recover.

There is also a provision extending state unemployment benefits from six months to nine.

Farmers, especially those in dairy, are being negatively affected by what’s happening. With schools not in session, there is a large drop in the demand for fluid milk, with prices reflecting that market loss. We were just beginning to recover from years of depressed milk prices and now they are going down again. There is even talk of dumping milk because there may be no market for it.

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made during 2019. The fire department responded to 86 fire, medical, and rescue calls in 2019.

2. Mr. Woeste also presented the Expenditure & Revenue Reports for 2019 and 2018. The 2020 credit was $17,449.16 as presented at the February 21, 2019 meeting.

The 2021 credit will be $26,283.21 and is calculated as shown on the 2019 revenues and expense sheet.

Information was also included on set-aside funds. A balance of $196,791.84 is available for vehicle equipment replacement set-aside at year-end 2019. For 2021 $40,000 is budgeted for Capital Outlay/Vehicles, compared with $36,100 for 2020. There are protective gear/ clothing/equipment set-aside funds of $129,523.43. For 2020 and 2021, $15,010 is budgeted for Capital Outlay/Equipment & Clothing. Mr. Woeste presented the projected 2021 Budget and Contract Charges.

The 2021 Expenditure Budget, as proposed, has been increased slightly compared to the approved 2020 Expenditure Budget. The proposed 2021 fire contract charges are based on the total budget amount of $181,653, less excess fund balance funds being applied. Annual anticipated revenues from fire charges are $17,000. A motion was made by Mr. Justin Frieler, seconded by Mr. Travis Frieler and unanimously carried approving the 2021 Fire Department Budget and 2021 fire contracts for the fire service area.

Police Chief Maus presented the Police Department’s January 2020 report. He noted there were 329 calls for service during that month, compared to 407 for January 2019. A total of 15 citations were written for the month of January.

There were 50 verbal warnings and nine written warnings. The year-todate number of calls is 329 compared to 407 in 2019. For the month of January 2020, the Department received 33 agency assist calls.

City Attorney Scott Dymoke reported on projects he has been working on for the City: • City Code: Prepared amendment to City Code modifying the composition of the Park Board. Forwarded amendment to city staff for review and presentation to Council.

Community Development Director Atkinson reported on the Planning and Zoning Commission’s January 27 meeting. The Planning Commission reviewed the strategic plan and provided input which will be presented at the February 20, 2020 Strategic Planning meeting.

Ms. Atkinson noted that MADA at its January 9, and again at its February 13 meeting also reviewed the Strategic Plan and provided input.

Mayor Finken stated that the Council at its January 6 meeting determined that they would like to see the Park and Recreation Board restructured to consist of one member from the Planning and Zoning Commission, one member from MADA, one Council Member Representative and 2 members at large. Previously there were two MADA members and two Planning and Zoning Commission members on the Park and Recreation Board.

The Park Board is established by ordinance therefore Chapter 32 of the City Code has been revised to reflect the changes in the composition of the Parks and Recreation Board. A motion was made by Mr. Mr. Hill, seconded by Mr. Klasen and unanimously carried adopting Ordinance No. 2-20-2020 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 32 of the

Melrose City Code.

Mayor Finken noted that in the consent agenda, the Melrose Fire Relief Association has donated $26,826.50 towards the Melrose Fire Department to be used for the purchase of a 2018 Argo Avenger and trailer. This piece of equipment would be held in the Fire Department’s name and insured under the City’s policy. Any additional items needed would be paid for through the MN DNR grants or donations received. A motion was made by Mr. Travis Frieler, seconded by Mr. Klasen and unanimously carried approving the purchase of the 2018 Argo Avenger and trailer, for a total cost of $26,826.50.

Mayor Finken stated that the Melrose Fire Department was awarded the 2018 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) in the amount of $115,733.33, in which the department is required to contribute funds equal to 5%, or $5,786.67, for a total approved budget of $121,520. The funds will be used to purchase new air packs for the department. Fire Chief Budde received three quotes for the air packs. The lowest quote was from Alex Air Apparatus, in the amount of $118,799.20. A motion was made by Mr. Justin Frieler, seconded by Mr. Travis Frieler and unanimously carried approving the purchase the air packs from the low quote, Alex Air Apparatus for $118,799.20.

Mayor Finken noted that the Street Department is looking to replace the 1990 Ford plow truck.

They will be seeking state bids.

The estimated cost is $210,000.

The plow truck was included in the 2020 budget at $225,000. A motion was made by Mr. Justin Frieler, seconded by Mr. Hill and unanimously carried authorizing the purchase of the plow truck at a cost not to exceed $210,000.

The Council next gave consideration approving the quote received from the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT) for worker’s compensation insurance for the period of March 7, 2020 through March 7, 2021. The net premium costs for the upcoming period are $81,284. The quote in 2019 was $75,776, which is an increase of 7%. The experience modification decreased to 0.88% for the 20192020 coverage period, down from 0.93% for the 2019-2020 coverage period. It is recommended that the City again approve the regular premium option. The General Fund share of the premium is $60,201 and the Utilities’ share is $21,083 (compared to $53,744 and $22,031, respectively for the past year). The Utilities Commission will approve the workers comp insurance renewal quote from LMCIT in the amount of $81,284 at its March 9 meeting.

A motion was made by Mr. Travis Frieler, seconded by Mr. Klasen and unanimously carried approving the worker’s compensation insurance renewal quote from LMCIT in the amount of $81,284 of which the General Fund share is $60,201.

Mayor Finken stated that Ron Tieman, Seasonal/Temp Streets & Parks worker has notified Street Supervisor Middendorf that he does not intend to return for 2020. Mr. Middendorf is requesting to replace this position with a part-time employee to be utilized on an as needed basis. This would allow better ease in coverage for park maintenance in the summer. The pay scale for this position would range from $15.03$20.30/hour and would be budgeted for up to 1,040 hours. A motion was

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The following informational items were then reviewed: a. Utilities Commission’s January 13, 2020 Regular Meeting minutes. b. The following are schools and/or conferences where registrations were made: 1) Building Communities Finance Seminar - February 6-7, 2020.

Attending City Administrator Colleen Winter, and Community Development Director Lisa Atkinson A motion was made by Mr. Justin Frieler, seconded by Mr. Travis Frieler and unanimously carried that the meeting be adjourned at 6:30 p.m.

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Burnhamville Township February 25, 2020 The regular meeting of the Town Board of Burnhamville was held February 25, 2020 at the Burtrum Community Center. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.

by Chair Mike Berscheit. Members present include Supervisors: Bruce Johnson, Mike Berscheit, Joe Muellner; Clerk Shirley Hulinsky; and Treasurer Pam Throener. Also present was Erv Herdering.

The minutes from the regular meeting of January 28, 2020 were approved as presented on a motion

by Sup. Berscheit and was seconded

by Sup. Johnson. Motion passed.

For correspondence the township board members received letters concerning purchasing signs, spring short course training, and a phone call about a census meeting.

A motion was made by Sup. Johnson to pay all bills numbered 5874 through 5886: Rev. $812.86; R & B $7,861.68, F $1,796.25. Sup. Berscheit seconded the motion.

Motion passed.

The board heard an update from the Long Prairie annual fire department meeting. Rates will be going up some due to budget constraints.

With two elections coming up in March the board will set up voting booths on Monday at 3:30 in preparation for the presidential primary on March 3 and township election on March 10.

After a board member viewed the area, Sup. Johnson made a motion to approve the access permit for Fitland Loop. Motion was seconded

by Sup. Berscheit. Motion passed.

In the road report the contractor is plowing and sanding as necessary.

The supervisors and contractor will watch for frost heaves. Dust control estimate will be about the same as before.

Treasurer’s report showed a balance of $68,443.95. Treasurer’s report was approved by Sup. Berscheit and seconded by Sup. Muellner. Motion passed.

The supervisors proceeded to audit the books of the clerk and treasurer. There was one discrepancy.

Clerk will review check.

A motion was made by Sup. Berscheit to adjourn the meeting which was seconded by Sup. Johnson. Motion passed. Meeting was adjourned at 7:56 p.m. The township annual meeting and election will be March 10. Next regular meeting will be on Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at 7 p.m. in the Burtrum Community Center.

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Obituaries

Roxann M. “Rox” (Kleinschmidt) Behnen

R o x a n n M. “Rox” (Kleinschmidt) Behnen, age 67 of Sauk Centre, passed away after a five-year courageous battle with A-plastic anemia, MDS, and complete bone marrow failure.

She passed peacefully, surrounded by her husband and sister on Thursday, March 26, 2020 at her home in Sauk Centre, Minnesota.

Rox is now reunited with her father, Ollie, and brothers, Randy and Ronnie.

A private family graveside service was held Monday, March 30 at Calvary Cemetery with Rev. Greg Paffel officiating.

Roxann Marie Kleinschmidt was born December 19, 1952 in Sauk Centre, Minnesota to Orville “Ollie” and Theresa “Trix” (Liebel) Kleinschmidt. She graduated from Sauk Centre High School in 1971 and continued her education at Alexandria Technical College. On May 16, 1981 she was united in marriage to Philip “Phil” Behnen at Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church in Sauk Centre. Rox worked at Vocational Biographies in Sauk Centre for over 30 years and then worked at Larson Optical in Sauk Centre until her diagnosis.

She was a member of Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church in Sauk Centre, Christian Mothers, Mrs. Jaycees, and director of the Miss Sauk Centre Pageant for many years. She enjoyed playing Mrs. Claus, being a member of a monthly luncheon group, and a homemaker’s group known as “The Leftovers”. Rox had a heart of gold and was extremely compassionate.

She loved spending time with her husband, family and friends.

Survivors include her husband, Phil Behnen of Sauk Centre; mother, Theresa “Trix” Kleinschmidt of Sauk Centre; brothers, Rick (Carol) Kleinschmidt of Sauk Centre and Robbie (Gloria) Kleinschmidt of Avon; sister, Renee (Gary) Leinonen of Sauk Centre; brother-in-law, Steve Behnen; sister-

Darlene M. Scherping

Darlene M. Scherping, age 70 of Grey Eagle, died Thursday, March 26, 2020 at the St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, Minnesota.

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at a later date.

D a r l e n e Mary Scherping was born July 29, 1949 in St. Cloud, Minnesota to Jerome and Theckla (Toenies) Scherping.

She graduated from Melrose High School in 1967. Darlene worked for Electrolux for over 40 years and her favorite pastime was to go fishing.

Survivors include her siblings, Roger (Rita) Scherping of St. Joseph; Marlene Heinen of Melrose; and Mark (Pat) Scherping of Freeport; brother-in-law, Dennis Toeben of Freeport; and many nieces and nephews.

Darlene was preceded in death by her parents, Jerome and Theckla Scherping; sister, Shelly Toeben; and brother-in-law, LeRoy Heinen.

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

in-law, Annette (Harold) Jesh; nephews, Ryan (Abby) Kleinschmidt and Jamie (Melissa) Kleinschmidt; nieces, Angela (Travis) Flannigan and Kayla Kleinschmidt; great-nieces and great-nephews, Carter, Gemma, and Tyson Kleinschmidt, Blake and Brooke Kleinschmidt, Bella, Emma, and Adalyn Flannigan.

Rox was preceded in death by her father; two brothers; brother-in-law, Toby Behnen; mother and father-in-law, Henry and Leona Behnen.

Serving as casket bearers were Ryan Kleinschmidt, Jamie Kleinschmidt, Brad Soule, Cory Soule, Annette Hinnenkamp, Sue Hoffman, and Brenda Stone. Cross bearer was Carter Kleinschmidt and scripture bearer was Bella Flannigan.

Under normal circumstances, Rox would have been honored to have these friends as honorary bearers, Bev and Tim Soule, Steve, Jodi, Sam, Sidney, Suzie, and Sally Abbott, Al and Jane Wiener, Warren Stone, Jane Schurman, Jane and Steve Welle, Marc Hinnenkamp, Bob Hoffman, Bonnie and Duane Leukam, Beth and Don Schmidt, Dan and Kathy Imdieke, Kim and Mike Hollenkamp, LuAnn and Duane Rousslange, Muriel Lembeck, Shirley and Mark Roberg, Joe and Rob Wiener, Marlys and Kelly Marthaler, Elaine and Fran Funk, Barb and Rich Essler, Nettie and Gordy Benchmark, Judy and Spencer Buerkle, Ginny and Jim Gasser, Donna and Eric Carlson, Jan Bromenshenkel, Jan Minette, Debby and Mike Blankish, Jane and Dave Meyer, Judy and Mike Felling, Kaye and Jerry Beuning, Bonnie and Steve Donnay, Teri and Brian Trattles, Tina and Jerry Kulzer, Kathy Frank, and Donna Fremming.

Memorials are preferred.

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

Magdalen G. “Maggie” Van Havermaet

Magdalen G. “Maggie” Van Havermaet, age 95 of Sauk Centre, passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at Getty Street Assisted Living in Sauk Centre, Minnesota.

A private family service will be held at a later date.

Magdalen Gertrude Krantz was born July 23, 1924 in Spring Hill Township, Stearns County, Minnesota to Peter and Susan (Weymann) Krantz. On January 3, 1949 she married Joseph Van Havermaet at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Melrose.

The couple resided in Fort Bliss, Texas for three years while Joseph was serving in the U.S. Army and then made their home in Sauk Centre.

She was a member of St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Sauk Centre, Christian Women, Paul F. Donart V.F.W. Auxiliary Post 2853, and the Runestone Amateur Radio Club in Alexandria. Maggie loved embroidering dishtowel sets for nearly everyone in her family.

Survivors include her six children, David (Ruth) Van Havermaet of Blaine, Wayne “Barney” (Deb) Van Havermaet of Burtrum, Tom (Marilee) Van Havermaet of Inverness, Illinois, Diane (Bob) Pallow of Sauk Centre, Dale (Jane) Van Havermaet of Hawley, and Gary Van Havermaet of Provo, Utah; 20 grandchildren and 27 greatgrandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband Joseph Van Havermaet on November 13, 2007; parents; brothers, John, Ben, Frank, Math, Henry and Peter Krantz; and sisters, Veronica Viere, Martha Douvier, Anna Och, and Rose Douvier.

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

Clarence Robert (Bob) Strom

Clarence Robert (Bob) Strom, 87, went to be with his Lord on Sunday, March 22, 2020, at Bayfront Health Hospital, Punta Gorda, Florida. He was born in Erskine, Minnesota on July 28, 1932, the son of the late Adolf and Fedilise Strom.

Bob graduated from Swanville High School in 1950. After graduation Bob enlisted in the US Navy. He served aboard the aircraft carriers USS Antietam and USS Shangri-La during the Korean War. After the Navy, Bob and his family lived in St. Cloud, Minnesota where he attended the University of Minnesota under the GI-Bill, graduating with a dual major in History/Physical Education and earned his Master’s degree in education from the State University College at Oneonta, NY. In 1959 he moved to Otego, NY where he was an American History teacher and coached baseball and football for 28 years.

He was the chairman of the Social Studies department for 15 years. He spent 25 summers as the Recreation Director for the Village of Otego. He helped to organize the Little League and other sporting activities including the building and maintenance of the Otego pool.

Bob will be remembered as a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle, teacher, coach and friend. He deeply cared for his family, students/athletes and community. During his teaching tenure he was awarded the Teacher of the Year, something that truly touched his heart. He was a member of committees that brought in federal funds for the school library and Social Studies Dept. He was also part of the Faculty Scholarship committee that helped provide 2 annual scholarships. His son Jim also remembered that Bob struggled with dyslexia. As a teacher he recognized and had a heart for students that had difficulties with reading. He would often stay after class to help them with reading the course materials. As a teacher he was always there for his students. He was a mentor, lending support to students both inside and outside of school. He thought outside the box and the curriculum, including teaching his student’s important life skills like how to do their income taxes and how to dance!

Bob was passionate about many things including golf, which he played weekly right up until 2019. He was a member of the Oneonta County Club for over 50 years. In recent years he joined the Sidney County Club and ran into many of his former baseball & football team players.

He delighted in reconnecting with them and talking about the “old days”. He was a member of the Oneonta Elks Club, American Legion and the Retired Otsego County Teacher’s Association. He loved the horseraces, casinos, poker and above all, he was a diehard NY Yankees fan. His favorite player of all time was Yogi Berra who appeared in 14 World Series as a member of the NY Yankees and won 10 of them.

Bob is survived by his wife of 46 years, Andrea Strom of Unadilla, NY; son, James (Jane) Strom of Castle Rock, CO; daughters Lois (Rod) Gould of Unadilla, NY; Nancy (Dave) Perling of Phoenix, AZ; Jo Ann (John) Kishbaugh of Unadilla, NY; five grandchildren Chris Perling, Erin Perling, Megan (Jason) Dewey, Emily (Sam) Ackerman, Wren Gould, and a very special great-grandson Charlie Dewey; brother Donald Strom of Little Falls, MN; sister in laws LaVonne Strom (Iowa); Joyce Strom of Little Falls, MN; brother-in-law Ken Ostgard of Sun City, AZ and many beloved nieces & nephews in Minnesota, Illinois, Arizona and Alaska who he treasured. He is also survived by sister & brother in laws from NY, Patty & Ken Hughes, Ann & Len Cairns, Andrew & Sue Sabedra, Charlie

Markle (Milford) and many beloved nieces and nephews from NY, and many treasured life-long friends including Dick Piccolla, Al Marsh, Dick (Lefty) Carrol, and Ward Coe. He was predeceased by his brothers Edwin, Joe, Harold, Hubert, Allen, Raymond and sisters, Margaret, Genevieve, Donna, Carol and Pat and Jeanne Strom, mother of their children.

A private memorial service for immediate family was provided by Lewis, Hurley & Pietrobono Funeral Home at the Evergreen Cemetery in Otego, with graveside military honor guard. Father Ben of Sidney Sacred Heart Church officiated the service. A “Celebration of Life” for Bob will be planned and announced at a later date.

Richard Anthony “Dick” Tegels

R i c h a r d Anthony “Dick” Tegels, age 74, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on Saturday, March 28, 2020 at his home in Sauk Centre after a 1 month-long battle with cancer.

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at a later date and posted on our website when restrictions are lifted.

Richard Anthony Tegels was born to John and Cecelia Tegels in Sauk Centre, Minnesota on February 26, 1946. Dick grew up and spent most of his life on the family farm which fed his passion for farming and love of cows. He married Joan Loxtercamp on August 26, 1977. They were blessed with five children and 16 grandchildren. He lived a life of service through the Peace Corps, National Guard and volunteering his time in his community, church and Holy Family School. He was a member of Knights of Columbus, Eagles and The American Legion. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends camping, bowling, snowmobiling and playing cards.

Survivors include his wife, Joan Tegels of Sauk Centre; children, Jason (Holly) Tegels of Sauk Centre, Angie (Kevin) Massey of Becker, Gary Tegels of Duluth, Neva (Jason) Volkman of Little Sauk, and Eric (Amanda) Tegels of Sauk Centre.

Richard was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, John “Jack” Tegels.

Serving as casket bearers would be Jason Tegels, Gary Tegels, Neva Volkman, Jason Volkman and Kevin Masse. Cross bearer would be Logan Massey. Lectors would be Holly Tegels and Amanda Tegels.

Memorials are preferred.

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Positive thinking will let you do everything better than negative thinking will.

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The road to spiritual, mental and physical healing is often long and difficult. Sometimes it takes us through long periods of dark days and long nights when it seems as though we are left to survive on our own. We struggle and strain and worry and work but it seems as though we will be left to our own abilities.

There is great advice in today’s verse: “When I said, ‘My foot is slipping,’ Your love, O Lord, supported me.” Before the Psalmist fell, he recognized that he was facing a situation, having to solve a problem or make a decision that could have been disastrous to his well-being. So, he did not wait until calling on God was too late - that his testimony and witness to the

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As Paul brought his second letter to Timothy to a close, he must have had this verse in mind. “Timothy,” he wrote, “the Lord stood at my side and gave me the strength that I needed, so that through me the message might be fully proclaimed and that all the Gentiles might hear it.”

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Dear Motor Medics, I’ve got a Nissan Titan and it has a ticking noise in the engine. It has had this for about a year and it doesn’t seem to get any louder, but it makes me nervous about taking it on trips far from home. When I have my engine oil changed my shop says it’s just lifters and they probably are noisy because I tended to change my engine oil every 10k miles, I know, that’s too long between changes. I recently put in an additive that cleans the engine oil system and the noise stopped for two weeks then came back. Should I try two cans at the same time?

-Carry in Hills, Minnesota Dear Carry, NO! That’s the best way we can answer that last question. Never use an additive in a way not directed by the manufacturer of said product or you risk permanent damage. Additives have their place and if used as directed sometimes can fix a problem and save you a ton of money, but they are also some of the most abused products out there. With your extended oil changes, you probably clogged up some oil passages and using the cleaner helped restore them. Most of those cleaners are meant to be installed, then the engine oil changed within a few minutes of running. If that works then you may be able to repeat every 1000k miles for a few months and you may save the engine.

-Take care, the Motor Medics Dear Motor Medics, Hey, what gives with the low tire pressure monitors? I am so sick of these things. It seems like every vehicle I drive has the low tire light on and even when I add the correct amount of air the light still stays on. How do these things work and how can I shut the light off permanently

so that I don’t have to worry about it.

-Derik in Osage Beach, Missouri Dear Derik, Yikes! It’s never any fun having a light come on and taunt you like that.

Check Engine lights, ABS lights and Low Tire lights are some of the most annoying things on a car, but they all are there for a reason. They either are trying to save your life or the cars life. In the case of a low tire light it is the former. Low tire warning systems were made mandatory by the government for safety a while back due to so many accidents caused by tire failure from under inflation. The system uses pressure sensors mounted in the tire usually on the valve stem and they contain batteries and a transmitter to relay the pressure and tire temp to the vehicles computer where it determines if it is a safe pressure and either illuminates the warning lamp or not. The system can’t be bypassed, and it would not be legal to do so.

Get it diagnosed. Most shops can repair them at a reasonable price.

-Take care, the Motor Medics For entertainment only. Always consult your local shop and follow all safety procedures before repairs.

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Stearns County Sheriff’s Office

March 24, 2020: Deputy Zach Milne and Melrose Officer Matt McDonald took a report of a wrong way driver on Interstate 94 early Tuesday morning. While they didn’t find a car going the wrong way, Deputy Milne found what may have been the car in the original call. He came across a car on Interstate 94 near the County Road 13 overpass traveling at 20 mph and not driving well at all. The driver was an elderly male who said he was coming from Florida and headed to a town about 20 miles away. Between the driving conduct and the driver’s responses, Deputy Milne felt something else was going on. Stearns County deputies were recently trained in an evaluation tool for drivers referred to as DOSCI. This is the Driver Orientation and Screen for Cognitive Impairment scale. It’s a series of short questions that helps law enforcement gauge whether or not a driver should continue to operate a vehicle on a cognitive ability level. In this particular case, the driver was not allowed to continue to drive. We located family members to assist by picking up the driver and the car from the traffic stop location. Deputies have used this tool several times as another means to help us in the traffic safety area.

March 26, 2020: Deputy Jamie Florek took the report of stolen Class 2 ATV on Thursday. The ATV was taken from a residence on Upper Spunk Lake Road in Avon Township. The owner last saw it on Wednesday around 9:45 a.m. It’s a 2017 Polaris 570 side-by-side, red and black, with a rear attached box. If you know anything about where the ATV may be or who took it, please call the Sheriff’s Office.

April 1, 2020: Stearns County Deputies responded to a medical at 6510 Galaxy Road in St. Augusta at 12:41 p.m.

The caller reported a worker was thrown from a forklift, hit his head on the floor and was not breathing. CPR was in progress by fellow coworkers.

When deputies arrived, the male was not breathing, and CPR was still in progress.

They continued medical care until Mayo Ambulance arrived. The male, identified as Mark Alan Lieser, 53, of Avon, began breath-

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320.573.1390 ing and was transported to the St. Cloud Hospital for further evaluation. Mr. Lieser was alert and talking upon transport.

Initial investigation revealed Mr. Lieser was operating a standing style forklift and had the forks in a lifted position. The forks hit the wall above the garage door causing him to fall and hit his head on the floor.

St. Augusta Fire & Rescue also assisted.

A Car Funny

Early one evening a gentleman scuttled out to his garage and pulled the lawn furniture out onto the driveway. Shortly after followed the lawnmower, a few gardening tools and a bicycle.

A curious neighbor wandered over and asked - from a distance - if he was going to have a garage sale.

“No,” replied the gentleman, “my son just bought his first car and right now he’s getting ready for a big date. He’ll be taking the car out soon to pick up the girl.”

“So what’s with all the stuff?” asked the neighbor.

“Well, after years of moving tricycles, toys and sports equipment out of the way every time I came home from work, I wanted to make sure the driveway was ready for him.”

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PART TIME HELP WANTED Looking for part-time help in a custom meat processing facility.

Duties would include but not limited to deboning, cutting, and wrapping meat.

Person(s) interested would be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Hours of employment would be M-F approximately 30 hours/week.

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Applicant must be personable and detail oriented. Computer and cash handling experience preferred. Pay based upon qualifications, and reviewed after 90 days.

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Albany: Mac’s Albany Fleet Holiday Gas Station CVS Pharmacy Teal’s Grocery Avon: Casey’s Gas Station Dahlin’s Market K&S Pharmacy Bowlus: Bowlus Gas & Grocery

Greenwald: Post Office

New Munich: Post Office

Grey Eagle: Grey Eagle Gas and Grocery Post Office The Junction Neville Hardware

Sauk Centre: Coborns Truckers Inn Truck Stop

Holdingford: Holdingford Gas & Grocery

Burtrum: Post Office

Long Prairie: Fleet Supply Ace Hardware Coborns

Elmdale: Elmdale Creamery

Meire Grove: Quality Plus Convenience

Freeport: First Stop Freeport Gas Freeport Post Office

Melrose: Casey’s South Melrose 1 Stop Post Office Coborns

St. Rosa: Rudy’s Country Store St. Anna: St. Anna Store Swanville: Bob & Fran’s Kamp’s Korner Loven’s Service Upsala: Paul & Kathy’s Lange’s Gas Station Upsala Farm Store Stearn’s Bank Lobby

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