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An elderly married couple are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. They walk down the street to their old school, find their old classroom and an old desk they’d shared where he had carved, “I love you, Sally.”
On their way back home, a bag of money falls out of an armored car practically at their feet. Sally quickly picks it up and takes it home. It’s $50,000.
The husband says, “We’ve got to give it back.”
She says, “Finder’s keepers.” And she puts the money back in the bag and hides it up in their attic.
The next day, two FBI men show up at their home and ask if either of them found any money that fell out of an armored car yesterday.
She says, “No.”
He says, “She’s lying. She hid it up in the attic.”
She says, “Don’t believe him, he’s getting senile.”
The agents begin to question the man and ask, “Tell us the story from the beginning.”
The man says, “Well, when Sally and I were walking home from school yesterday …”
The FBI guys looks at his partner and says, “Let’s get out of here.”
I guess you can’t blame the investigators,
but I wonder whether she will enjoy spending that ill-gotten gain.
Telling the truth is fundamentally important in both personal and professional settings. It serves as the bedrock for trust, credibility and integrity. While it might be tempting to tell an embellished truth or a half-truth to avoid discomfort, the longterm consequences of such actions can be detrimental. Beware of the half-truth – you may have gotten the wrong half.
In the workplace, truthfulness ensures that relationships are built on honesty, expectations are clear, and decisions are made with accurate information. It also helps in maintaining a reputation for reliability and integrity, which is invaluable in any career.
Writer and humorist Mark Twain said it best, “If you tell the truth you don’t have to remember anything.” Conversely, if you lie a lot, you better have a steel-trap memory.
We’ve all heard the expression, “The truth hurts.” That usually applies to situations where we already know what’s real but are reluctant to acknowledge it. Just remember, the truth may hurt for a little while, but a lie hurts forever. Perhaps the most damage is done to the liar’s reputation.
It is important to deliver the truth with empathy and tact, considering the impact it may have on others. Balancing honesty with sensitivity can help maintain strong, respectful relationships. People cannot change the truth, but truth can change people.
Several years back, the Forum Corporation of Boston, Mass., studied 341 salespeople from 11 different companies in five different industries. Their purpose was to determine what separated the top producers from the average producers. When the study was finished, the results were startling. It was
-By Harvey Mackay
not skill, knowledge or charisma that divided the pack. The difference came down to one trait: honesty. When customers trust the salespeople, they buy from them.
Physicist Albert Einstein said, “Whoever is careless with the truth in small matters cannot be trusted with important matters.”
Many people don’t believe what they hear these days because they’ve been burned in the past. That’s a shame. Remember, exaggeration is a billion times worse than understatement.
It sometimes seems we have created a society where people are so careless with the truth. Don’t they realize that a cover-up only adds to the loss of credibility?
Why is it that you can tell people there are more than 300 billion stars in the universe, and they will believe you without question? But if you tell them a porch railing has wet paint on it, they must touch it to make sure.
Let me share a light-hearted story that illustrates the humor in telling the truth. Years ago, during one of my business trips, I found myself at a networking event where
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6
Upcoming Events
• Beat Series A Very Diva Christmas at 7 p.m. at the Blattner Energy Arts Theatre, Albany.
SATURDAY, DEC. 6 & 13
• The Art of Converation Christmas Market from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Upsala.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7
• Grey Eagle Community Chorus & Handbell Choir Annual Advent/Christmas Concert at 2 p.m. at the Grey Eagle United Methodist Church. See ad on page 7.
• A Night in Bethlehem starting at 4:30 p.m. with the Nativity Story at 6:15 p.m. at Our Saviors Lutheran Church, Albany. See ad on page 3.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11
• Grey Eagle Senior Center Christmas Party starting at 1:30 p.m.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13
• 18th Annual Christmas Cookie CareO-Sell from 8-11:30 a.m. at the Community Covenant Church, Upsala. See ad on page 7.
• Wreaths For The Fallen Bus to Camp Ripley at 9 a.m. at Melrose American Legion. See ad on page 3.
• New Munich Lions Breakfast with Santa from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at Hot Shots Bar & Grill, New Munich. See ad on page 5.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18
• Grey Eagle Burtrum Lions Red Cross Blood Drive from 12-6 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Church, Grey Eagle.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7
• Folk & Old-Time Music & Potluck from 1-3 p.m. at the Village View Apartments, Grey Eagle.
AL-ANON • AVON
• Meets every Monday from 5-6 p.m. at the Avon City Hall.
ALBANY SENIORS
• Meets 1st Tuesday of the month at 1:30 p.m. at the Albany Community Center.
ALBANY TOWNSHIP
• Meets the 4th Monday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the Albany City Hall.
• Planning Commission meets the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the Albany City Hall.
BURNHAMVILLE TOWNSHIP
• Meets the last Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Burtrum City Hall.
BURTRUM CITY COUNCIL
• Meets the 1st Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. 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.
FOOD DISTRIBUTION
• Ruby’s Pantry Food Distribution 1st Saturday of the Month from 10-11 a.m. at River of Live Church, Sauk Centre.
FREEPORT CITY COUNCIL
• Meets the last Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m.
FREEPORT LIONS CLUB
• Bingo every Saturday thru March at 1:30 p.m. at the Corner Pub, Freeport.
FREEPORT SENIOR MEETING
• Meets the 3rd Thursday of the month at 1 p.m. with cards/Bingo/coffee/dessert.
GREY EAGLE CITY COUNCIL
• Meets the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m.
GREY EAGLE TOWNSHIP
• Meets the 1st Monday of the month at 7 p.m. LINE DANCING
• Meets Mondays at 4 p.m. & 5 p.m. alternating Mondays at the Melrose American Legion.
MELROSE TOWNSHIP
• Meets the 1st Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at the town hall.
MELROSE VFW #7050 POST/AUX.
• Meets the 1st Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Melrose American Legion Clubrooms.
MELROSE LEGION #101 POST/AUX.
• Meets the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Melrose American Legion. (Aux. Sept.-May.)
STEARNS CO. HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
• Meets the 2nd Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Albany SUNSHINE CLUB
• Meets every Monday, weigh in starts at 8; meeting at 8:30 a.m. at the Village View Apartments, Grey Eagle.
ST. ROSA CITY COUNCIL
• Meets the 3rd Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Community Park building.
SWANVILLE CITY COUNCIL
• 1st Tuesday after the 1st Monday of the month at 7 p.m.
SWANVILLE TOWNSHIP
• Meets the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 8:30 p.m. at the Swanville Fire Hall.
UPSALA CITY COUNCIL
• Meets the 1st Monday of the month at 7 p.m.
“The Good Old Days” -By Tom Kuehne
Snow Season
That layer of white has again returned. This year it came as a surprise, since we have been basking in the really warm weather up until a week ago. The snow brings back a few memories of the past.
I recall a year when I was quite young and it was December 23rd and it hadn’t snowed yet. My concern was if Santa’s sleigh could travel on the dirt. There was a dusting of snow on the 24th. The sled suddenly needed to be taken down from the nail on the woodshed wall. It was possible for me to slide on the driveway, starting at the road, past Grandma’s house, the well house, the gas barrels, the old machine shed, the corn crib. I didn’t do this trip very often, since it was more than 400 yards to walk back to the road, too much uphill walking even in my younger years.
The next experience was skiing on the old wooden skis, which had only a leather strap to attach the boot to the ski. Snow would gather under the boot, turn to ice and cause the boot to slip off the ski. Several times, while getting ready to ski down a long slope, a ski would slip off and take it’s own trip all the way down the slope and into the swamp grass on the other side of the field. The recovery involved a long walk down the hill including a discussion with yourself about the darn ski.
The next winter sport was the snowmobile. This snow-fun machine lost it’s glamor, due to the need for repair. The old saying was that for every hour you ride, you must spend 2 hours fixing. Not having a heated area to do fixing, it became a good idea to sell the machines to someone else, so they could do the fixing. That was the end of that wonderful repair experience.
The most satisfying winter sport was
snowshoeing. The first pair of snowshoes I bought were Army Surplus white aluminum. I used them for many years and if I was to again experience the quiet, peaceful experience of tramping through a wooded area that had no human interruptions for a few months, I’d want to do it with those shoes. The woods gave the feeling that everything had become totally still and would stay that way until spring. If one shued in late winter, the woods and animals were beginning their activityto prepare for the upcoming busy warm season. Similar to people. Winter’s snow and cold gives all of life the chance to slow down, regroup and prepare for the upcoming summer. If we had summer all year, we’d find ourselves worrying about hurricanes, earthquakes and rattle snakes. We really are able to live the best life.
For feedback or story ideas, email Tom at kuehneins@gmail.com
Harvey Mackay continued from pg 2 everyone was trying to impress each other with their achievements. One gentleman approached me and, with a big grin, asked, “So, Harvey, what do you think is the secret to your success?”
Without missing a beat, I replied, “Well, I always tell the truth ... except when I’m golfing. Then, all bets are off!”
The room erupted in laughter, and it was a great icebreaker. The truth is, honesty is crucial in business, but sometimes a little humor can make the truth more palatable and memorable.
Mackay’s Moral: If truth stands in your way, you are headed in the wrong direction. 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.”
From the Desk of Pastor Bruce
It is Advent time again! Today, I am not assuming that everyone knows what advent means or even why it is important. The meaning of the word “advent” is coming or arrival. I prefer the word coming because it implies that Jesus is coming, not that He has arrived. Also, as part of the meaning are the words, with “anticipation” and “preparation.” So it is with anticipation that we look forward to the coming of Jesus in this very special time of year.
In many traditions, four Sundays before Christmas, believers would listen to sermons on very specific things, to help them prepare their hearts for the Christmas season. The four words of preparation are HOPE, PEACE, JOY, and LOVE. All of these words help us to see the things that Jesus brings and help us to be ready for this season. More importantly, we anticipate and prepare for the Second Advent!
The “Second Advent” of course refers to the Second Coming of Jesus. This is the one we need to be ready for! Jesus is coming to take all those who have professed Jesus to be Lord of their lives. Matthew 24:36-39, 44 “But about that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. 37As it was in the days of Noah, so it will be at the coming of the Son of Man. 38For in the days before the flood, people were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, up to the day Noah entered the ark; 39and they knew nothing about what would happen until the flood came and took them all away. That is how it will be at the coming of the Son of Man….” 44So you
also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him.
This is the HOPE we have in Jesus Christ, that when Jesus comes for me, I will know Him and be expecting Him, not like the days of Noah, when the people were living in sin. Jesus is coming for those who have put their faith in Him and are looking forward to that day.
-Pastor Bruce Miller from Swanville Bible Church, 320-547-2916
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Carol A. Poepping
Carol A. Poepping, age 78 of Melrose, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 27, 2025 at the Cura Care Center in Melrose, Minnesota.
A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, December 6 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose with Rev. Mitchell Bechtold officiating. Inurnment will be in St. Patrick’s Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday at the Patton-Schad Funeral Home in Melrose and from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday at the church. Parish prayers will be held at 4 p.m. Friday evening at the funeral home.
Carol Ann Poepping was born January 26, 1947 in Melrose, Minnesota to Frank and Mathilda (Thelen) Poepping. Carol graduated from Melrose High School in 1965. Carol worked as the principal secretary at Melrose High School and retired after 41 years. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose where she sang in the church choir, served as Eucharistic Minister, and served on the parish council. Carol enjoyed shopping, bowling, spending time with her nieces and nephews, and loved going on her yearly sister trips.
Survivors include her siblings, Pat (Dan) Weisser of St. Joseph, Marilyn (Chuck) Rademacher of Albany, Shirley (Jim) Knisley of Grove City, and Jan (Ron) Haskamp of Melrose; 15 nephews and nieces, Brett, Erik (Ann) and Jed (Molly) Weisser, Josh, Erin and Adam Rademacher, Chad, Jeremy (Trina), Travis (Kim), and Blake (Kristina) Knisley, Janna (Jesse) Bjur, Katie (Peter) Erickson, Broc (Robin) Haskamp, Alyson (Glenn) Dirkes, and Jay (Marie) Haskamp; and 28 great-nieces and nephews.
Carol was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Mathilda Poepping; and sister, Kathleen “Kathy” Poepping on August 14, 2023.
Arrangements were made with Patton-Schad Funeral & Cremation Services of Melrose.
Bernard C. Roering
Bernard C. “Bernie” Roering, age 62, of Long Prairie, passed away November 30, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, December 4 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Albany with Pastor Anthony Christoffels officiating. Inurnment will be at Our Savior’s Cemetery in Albany.
Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. on Thursday at the church in Albany.
Bernard Clarence Roering was born January 18, 1963 in St. Cloud, Minnesota to Ralph and Rosemary (Haffner) Roering. On December 2, 1989, he married Lalonne Fischer and together they raised a family he was deeply proud of.
Bernie loved hunting, fishing, camping, being outdoors, and spending time with his family. He was always willing to help others, even when his own health made it difficult. He had a special way of making his grandkids laugh – especially with his Donald Duck voice. Bernie carried himself with quiet strength, independence, and a heart full of love. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Survivors include his wife, Lonne Roering of Long Prairie; children, Dustin Elberling and his children, Ryker and Pyper of Alexandria, Chris Kleve, Megan (Eric) Hansen and their son, Beckett of Villard, and Stacy Roering and her children, Taylor, Hailey, and Carmen of Albany; brothers and sisters, Sandy Roering, Jerry (Judi) Roering, John (Sharon) Roering, Kenny (Debby) Roering, Debbie (Fran) Bueckers, David Roering, Brenda (Dick) Burton, and Tina Roering; and many nieces and nephews.
Bernie was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Rosemary Roering; daughter, Amber Elberling; grandson, Braxton Hansen; sister, Mary Charbonneau; and brothers, Donny and Allen Roering.
Arrangements were made with PattonSchad Funeral & Cremation Services of Melrose.
Russell Allen Johnson
Russell “Russ” Allen Johnson, 83, of Bloomington and Upsala, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2025, at Wealshire of Bloomington. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, December 8, 2025, at Gethsemane Lutheran Church in Upsala, MN. Burial will take place in the Gethsemane Lutheran Church Cemetery in Upsala, MN. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service on Monday at Gethsemane Lutheran Church in Upsala, MN. Arrangements are being made by Miller-Carlin Funeral Homes in Upsala.
Russ was born on May 13, 1942, in Minneapolis to James and Palma (Skomedal) Johnson. Russ lived a life defined by service, education, integrity, and unwavering devotion to his family and community. Russ grew up in Columbia Heights, Minnesota, where he formed lifelong friendships and values that shaped his compassionate and principled approach to life. He often spoke fondly of the summers he spent with his aunt and uncle in Thief River Falls— memories he cherished as some of the most meaningful and formative of his youth.
A proud graduate of Saint Cloud State University, Russ earned his master’s degree in physical education. During his college years, he played football for SCSU, embracing teamwork, discipline, and leadership—qualities that would become hallmarks of both his professional and personal life. Russ began his career as an educator and coach, teaching in several Minnesota communities, including Kimball, Benson, and Grey Eagle. While in Grey Eagle, he served as head football coach, inspiring countless young athletes with his encouragement, fairness, and passion for the game. His dedication to helping students grow—both on and off the field—left a lasting impact on generations of learners.
His unwavering commitment to education guided Russ to Upsala High School, where he initially took on the role of principal. He was also called back to Grey Eagle High School, where he served as the shared superintendent for both Upsala and Grey Eagle schools. Russ took great pride in his leadership roles and in his contributions to the Minnesota State High School League, where he continued to advocate for students and schools across the state.
A man of deep faith, Russ was a longstanding member of Bethel Lutheran Church in Fergus Falls, MN, and was a member of Gethsemane Lutheran Church in Upsala for 20 years prior, where he found fellowship, purpose, and lifelong friendships.
Russ is survived by his children: Andrew “Andy” Johnson of Detroit Lakes, MN; Jake Johnson of West Palm Beach, FL; and Ben Johnson of St. Louis, MO. He is also cherished by his grandchildren—Bria, Claudia, Cole, and Parker Johnson—who brought him immense joy. Russ is survived by his sister, Penny, and his sister-in-law, Shirley Johnson. In addition, he leaves behind a large extended family, including numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins, all of whom were touched by his warmth and generosity.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Palma (Skomedal) Johnson, and by his siblings, Karen and Chuck.
Russ’s life was marked by kindness, dedication, and a profound commitment to others. His legacy lives on in the students he guided, the communities he strengthened, and the family he loved so dearly. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and all whose lives he touched.
Randolph F. Van Heel
Randolph F. “Randy” Van Heel, age 65 of Albany, passed away unexpectedly from natural causes on Saturday, November 29, 2025 at his home in Albany, Minnesota. A Celebration of Life will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, December 6 at the Patton-Schad Funeral Home in Melrose. A prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. by Rev. Julius Beckermann, O.S.B. A private inurnment will be held at a later date at St. Anthony Cemetery in St. Anthony, Minnesota. Randolph Francis Van Heel was born April 2, 1960 in Melrose, Minnesota to Raymond and Irene (Feld) Van Heel. Randy graduated from Albany High School in 1978. He previously worked at Loren’s Lawn and Tree Service, but most recently worked at Land O’Lakes in Melrose. Randy could fix anything and make it better than it was. He was an amazing welder who could fabricate anything. He was a jack of all trades who loved watching old western movies and comedies. Randy enjoyed collecting pocketknives, tools, and short box trucks with loud, straight pipes!
Survivors include his daughter, Stacy Van Heel (Kyle Funk) of New Munich; grandchildren, Austin and Alexis Funk; brothers and sisters, Gary Van Heel of Albany, Wayne Van Heel of Albany, Linda (John) Kurtz of Avon, Carol (Dan) Reisdorf of St. Joseph, Sandy Wielenberg of Albany, Mary (Jeff) Zenner of Albany, Charlene (Bruce) Gerads of Holdingford, and Patsy (Jason) Birr of Alexandria; and many nieces and nephews.
Randy was preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Irene Van Heel; and brother-in-law, Dan Wielenberg.
Arrangements were made with PattonSchad Funeral & Cremation Services of Melrose.
Leonard L. Erickson
Leonard
“Corky” L. Erickson, 79 year old resident of Long Prairie, MN passed away Monday, November 24, 2025 at his home in Long Prairie, MN.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held Monday, December 1, 2025 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Swanville, MN with Father Joe Herzing officiating. Burial took place in Moses Dane Cemetery in Burtrum, MN. A visitation will be held from 3-6 P.M. on Sunday, November 30, 2025 and from 10-11 A.M. on Monday, December 1, 2025 all at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Swanville, MN. Corky was born on June 26, 1946, in Burnhamville Township, Morrison County, Minnesota, to the late Ray and Margaret Erickson. He grew up in the Swanville area, where he attended school and graduated from Swanville High School with the Class of 1965. On July 8, 1967, Corky was united in marriage to Elizabeth Kempenich at St. James Catholic Church in Randall, Minnesota. After high school, he worked on the North Shore doing road construction. In 1966, he began his long career at Hart Press in Long Prairie, Minnesota, where he dedicated 36 years of service. Following his retirement, he continued to stay active by maintaining roads for Bruce Township in Todd County. In his free time, Corky enjoyed spending time outdoors, hunting, fishing, and taking memorable trips to Alaska to visit family. Above all, he cherished being surrounded by his family and friends. He will be remembered for his steady presence, strong work ethic, and love for the simple joys in life.
Corky is survived by his sons, Cory Erickson of Royalton, MN, Jason (Manu) Erickson, Elk River, MN; daughters, Tammy Erickson of Anchorage, AK, Dottie (Tim) Herrick Soldotna, AK, LaDonna Erickson, Randall, MN, Holly (Shawn) Koroll, Kenai, AK, Heidi (Steve) Dambacher, Kenai, AK; sister, Sandy Erickson of Kenai, AK; sister-in-law, Marg Voge of St. Petersburg, FL; 28 grandchildren, 11 greatgrandchildren with two more great-grandchildren on the way; and many longtime family friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Margaret Erickson and wife, Elizabeth “Liz” Erickson.
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Fundraiser for Cal Bradley Pfeiffer
On October 14, 2025, Cole and Chelsee Pfeiffer of Swanville welcomed their son Cal Bradley Pfeiffer into the world. Their first day as a family of four, with their daughter Maxine, went just as it should, but things quickly changed. Cal’s health began to de-
cline rapidly and he was moved to the NICU in the St. Cloud Hospital. He spent two days there with no signs of improvement.
After continued decline a specialized blood panel revealed that Cal’s ammonia levels were nearing 3000, a normal level being 80 on Friday, October 17th. Cal was life flighted from St. Cloud Hospital to Children’s of Minnesota. By the time he landed his ammonia levels were close to 4000. The doctors immediately started him on dialysis to lower the ammonia levels in his body. The dialysis was effective after a very specialized gene test which revealed that Cal has Urea Cycle Disorder with ASL deficiency.
He is making improvements each day, but will be at Children’s for the foreseeable future. Once released, Cal will have weekly blood draws at Children’s to monitor his levels. A lot is unknown during this time.
Cal’s grandparents are Brenda and Brad McDermond of Grey Eagle, and Lyle and Chris Pfeiffer of Swanville.
With all the expenses, a gofundme page has been set up at https://gofund.me/ f30a080cd.
Cole and Chelsee appreciate everyone for their unwavering support.
Swanville Junior High Student of the Month
Swanville Public School is pleased to announce the October grades 7-9 Student of the Month, ninth grade student Marshall Hollermann. Marshall is the son of Jesse and Melissa Hollermann. He enjoys fishing with friends and going on golf cart rides. He feels one unique trait of his is his love of playing Roblox. He plans to go to college to further his education, at this point he is a bit torn between becoming a lawyer or a neurologist. Marshall’s favorite thing about school is chilling before first hour in Ms. Frie’s room. His advice to other
Arthur Joseph Douvier
Arthur Joseph Douvier, age 87, of Avon, Minnesota, passed away on November 27, 2025, at the Mother of Mercy Nursing Home in Albany, Minnesota, surrounded by his loving family.
Arthur, or “Art” as he was affectionately known, was born on July 29, 1938, in St. Joseph, Minnesota, to Edward and Margaret (Burg) Douvier.
There will be a celebration of Art’s life from 4 p.m.-8 p.m. on Friday, December 5th, at Miller-Carlin Funeral Home in Albany, with a Vigil Prayer Service at 4:00 p.m. with Fr. Brad Jenniges OSB officiating. Burial will be at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Little Falls on a later date.
After High School, Art served in the Navy before settling in Central Minnesota. He married Marilyn Pfannenstein on July 25, 1962, in St. Joseph. They began their life together in St. Joseph, later moving to Flynntown on the St. John’s campus, before making their home in Avon in 1976.
Art worked for many years at the St.
students is “pay attention in class.” Outside of school he tries his best to help wherever he is needed. He volunteers with his church and is a member of the youth group. Marshall participates in trap shooting, robotics and theatre.
English Language Arts instructor Chantelle Frie states, “Marshall Hollermann is one of the most reliable, responsible, and encouraging students I have the pleasure of working with. Marshall has been a wonder to work with on the stage and in the classroom. He is kind to his classmates, supportive of teams and activities, and does his best every day. Marshall’s classmates appreciate his friendly, helpful, and fun-loving attitude. Marshall brightens the day for everyone, and is not afraid to try new things. Marshall’s desire to do well is first and foremost, and I am excited to see all he will accomplish as he works toward his goals. Congratulations, Marshall!”
John’s University Dining Services and later at the Seminary on the Saint John’s University campus. He was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church.
Art had a passion for music and learned to play the pedal steel guitar. He played in numerous bands in the Central Minnesota area for many years.
Art is survived by his son, Mark (Laura) Douvier of Upsala, son-in-law, James Ostendorf of Little Falls, and grandchildren, Margaux, Gabriel, and Gracelynn.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Marilyn (Pfannenstein) Douvier, his daughter Michele Ostendorf, his parents, Edward and Margaret Douvier, and his brother Virgil Douvier.
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The Grey Eagle-Swanville Knights of Columbus Council presented Father Doug Liebsch, the Director of Vocations for the Saint Cloud Diocese, with 6 checks totaling $3000. Six young men will each receive $500. to assist them on their journey to become a Priest. Since 2008, the council has donated over $45,000 to young men in the Seminary. Presenting the checks to Father Doug are Tanner Koetter and Ken Sinclair.
Swanville Senior High Student of the Month
Swanville Public School is pleased to announce the October Senior High Student of the Month, senior Lara Baggenstoss. Lara is the daughter of Jay Baggenstoss and Cindy Baggenstoss. She enjoys playing guitar, drawing and reading. Lara plans to attend ATCC for Law Enforcement. One thing Lara feels makes herself unique is her musical talent. She participates in Student Council and theatre as extracurriculars in the school. She is currently serving as the student body President. Lara donates her time to her church, often participating in ditch cleanups through the church.
Chantelle Frie, English Language Arts instructor, says, “Lara is an absolute delight. While Lara takes academics and success seriously, her sense of humor and humility are what make her really stand out among her peers. Lara is kind and accepting of everyone. She always has a joke or anecdote to lighten the mood and is not afraid to be herself. Lara balances her school and work schedules to
participate as a vital part of the cast in the play each season. Lara takes direction in stride and truly enjoys performing. Lara has a solid head on her shoulders, and she will accomplish any goal she sets her mind to. She is a quiet light in our school, and she is a wonderful student. Congratulations, Lara!”
Lara’s favorite thing about school is seeing friends and joking with people. She advises others “High School is a lot more fun when you participate.”
Music and Instrumental instructor April Legatt adds the following regarding Lara, “She is a dedicated and hardworking student who consistently goes above and beyond in everything she does. She is always eager to learn, take on challenges, and encourage others to reach their full potential. As a member of the Band Council, Lara—along with her peers—advocated for tackling more advanced music than originally planned. She even helped inspire the group to take on “Sleigh Ride” by Leroy Anderson, a demanding piece typically performed by much larger ensembles. Beyond her leadership in the band room, Lara continually strives for excellence. Outside of band, she is already preparing for her future by taking college-level courses through Alexandria Technical and Community College. Lara’s determination, initiative, and passion for learning make her a truly deserving recipient of Student of the Month.”
Sudoku is one of the most popular puzzle games of all time. The goal of Sudoku is to fill a 9×9 grid with numbers so that each row, column and 3×3 section contain all of the digits between 1 and 9. As a logic puzzle, Sudoku is also an excellent brain game.
Dave Says -By Dave Ramsey
Dear Dave,
My wife and I have been married for less than a year, and we’re already having disagreements over money. I love her, and one of the reasons I do is because she has such a giving heart. The problem is I feel like she’s taking this too far. Often, she will give money to family and friends. Most of the time I wouldn’t mind this, as long as the person really needed help. But often she will do this, and we end up short when it comes to taking care of our bills, paying off debt and saving. How can I approach her about this without causing more stress in our relationship? -Jacob
Dear Jacob,
Your wife’s heart is in the right place. And generosity is a very attractive quality in a person. Still, that doesn’t make what she’s doing a good idea right now.
I’m going to be blunt with you, okay? This kind of behavior is financially irresponsible. Her intentions are admirable, but she’s going overboard. If it’s causing stress in your marriage, and you two are having trouble taking care of your own financial obligations, you have every right to
be frustrated. I want you to really hear this: Broke people can’t help broke people. By this, I mean only the strong can help the weak. Right now, you two should be working together— as a team—to get your own financial house in order. And by that, I mean working hard to become debt-free, then saving up a fully loaded emergency fund. Once that’s done, you should start setting something aside for retirement. Then, and only then, once all that has been taken care of, and you have a friend or family member who’s truly in financial need, you can give whatever you both agree is a proper, affordable amount. Look, I’m a big giver at my business and in my personal life. But you two need to take care of yourselves right now. Sit down with your wife, and gently explain this to her. She’s a good lady, Jacob. Praise her for her giving heart. But at the same time, show her what’s happening with your own finances and how you’ll be better able to help the people around you once you pay off your debt, and start saving money.
God bless you both.
Ask The Motor Medics®
From the Hosts of the Under The Hood radio show.
Dear Motor Medics,
I have a 2003 Chevy suburban with 200,000 miles on it, but it runs and looks great! No really…I’m serious. I want to know is about the tire pressure monitors and if I can reset them at home. The owner’s manual says I can. I service the vehicle regularly and they charge me for resetting the monitor every time I have the tires rotated but the rotation is free with the oil change. Love the show!
-Myron in Kansas City, Missouri
of what happened when she borrowed my car last, but she would never get over the embarrassment. Anyways, I am stuck with this mirror thing. The metal tab that should be stuck to the window won’t stick. I have tried many different kinds of glue and it just keeps coming off. Can you help me get this fixed so that I can get my life back?
-Dave
* Leadership and small-business expert Dave Ramsey is the CEO of Ramsey Solutions. He has authored eight national bestselling books, including “EntreLeadership,” and he’s a host of “The Ramsey Show” and “The EntreLeadership Podcast.”
Albany Senior Dining
Volunteers Needed! Call 320-845-4070
Mon., Dec. 8: Salisbury steak, paprika potatoes, peas, bread, pie.
Tues., Dec. 9: Chicken patty on bun, green beans, sweet potato, chocolate pudding w/whipped topping.
Wed., Dec. 10: Tilapia, rice pilaf, broccoli, bread.
Thurs., Dec. 11: Tater tot hotdish, mandarin oranges, cookie, bread.
Fri., Dec. 12: Baked pork chop, whipped potatoes, gravy, mixed vegetables, bread, spiced apples.
Pre-registration requested to dine daily. For more info. call 320-845-4070.
Dear Myron, Tire pressure monitors on this vehicle can be reset at home without special tools, but not all vehicles are this way, so you will have to spend the money in some cases. To reset the monitors on this vehicle is relatively simple. When the tires have changed positions i.e. rotating, a relearn must be done. Start by applying the parking brake, next turn the key to the on position then turn the headlamp switch from off to park lamp three times within five seconds of key on and the horn will beep twice. Now you have to decrease the tire pressure starting with the driver’s side front tire until the horn beeps. Move to the passenger side front tire, then the passenger rear tire, and last the drivers rear tire. When you are done with the last tire, turn the key off and inflate the tires to the correct pressure. It gets easier once you have done it once.
-Take care, the Motor Medics
Dear Motor Medics, I broke my daughters’ car and she won’t leave me alone about it. Never mind that I am the one who bought the car and pays for the insurance, the gas, the tires, I could go on forever, but she’s just not going to get it. I didn’t even break it that bad. I borrowed the car and when I went to adjust the rear view mirror it fell off. I’d tell you the story
-Helen in Duluth, Minnesota Dear Helen, Isn’t it fun how these things work? At least you didn’t break something more serious. If you had, we could probably help you with that too. As for the mirror, you just need better glue. What you need is special glass glue for mirrors that is available at auto parts stores. Ask the counter guy and they will help. Make sure to follow directions exactly, cleaning as directed and don’t over apply the product. When they say one drop they mean it. Once installed it won’t come off so be sure to align it right.
-Take care, the Motor Medics For entertainment only. Always consult your local shop and follow all safety procedures before repairs. Come visit the Motor Medics® online at Underthehoodshow. com.
Local Library Event
Stan Tekiela presents: Deer, Elk and Moose: Grand and Majestic Creatures: From Alaskan wilderness to the Florida Keys, Stan Tekiela has spent 30 years in pursuit of deer, elk and moose in order to study and photograph them. In this talk Stan will speak about his fascination with these grand and majestic creatures. From the soulful eyes of the deer to the easygoing nature of moose, Stan presents the lives of these intriguing mammals with his humorous style. This program was made possible with Arts and Cultural Heritage Funds from Minnesota’s Clean Water, Land, and Legacy Amendment.
Sauk Centre Library: Saturday, Dec. 13: 10:00 a.m.
Upsala Library: Saturday, Dec. 13: 1:00 p.m.
Sudoku Answers from November 27
Local Municipality Minutes
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Upsala City • November 3, 2025
Call to Order/Attendance: The City Council meeting was called to order at Upsala City Hall by Mayor Kevin Breth at 7:00 P.M. The pledge of allegiance was said.
On roll call members present: Mayor Kevin Breth, Council Members Wendy Rene, Alan Gunderson, Joan Olson and Logan Vieth. Staff present: City Clerk-Treasurer Jane Popp and Public Works Director Mike Tschida.
Minutes: Rene moved to approve minutes from October 6, 2025, City Council Meeting, 2nd by Vieth. Motion carried unanimously.
Added agenda items: Gunderson moved to approve the agenda as presented, 2nd by Olson. Motion carried unanimously.
Department Reports: Fire Department Report Chief Johnson was absent, and nothing was reported.
First Response Team: First Response Team Vice President Haus was absent, and nothing was reported.
Maintenance Report: Tschida reported on water and sewer levels as well as the various tasks done throughout the city. Mike jetted sewers, flushed hydrants, lift stations are done, all city fire extinguishers were serviced, water tower was cleaned out, and park bathrooms are closed for the winter.
Sytek Service for Internet: Rene moved to approve for the City to switch internet service from Xtratyme to Sytek, 2nd by Gunderson. Motion carried unanimously.
City Office Report: Popp reviewed the November Calendar.
Planning Commission
Heritage Days: Heritage Days meeting will be held at 7:00 p.m. on January 14, 2026. We need a committee. We would like to have Fire, EMS, Legion, Lions, UBA, churches and any other interested organizations to be involved. Please contact the City Hall at 320573-4950.
Unfinished Business: REC BuildingPickleball Rene moved to approve to charge $3.00 per student for pickleball at the REC Center, 2nd by Lange. Motion carried unanimously. City Garbage Cans: The lions did not approve to purchase the garbage cans for the city.
New Business: Resolution 11-3-25-1 Temporary General Obligation Sewer Revenue Note, Series 2025A Rene moved to approve Resolution 11-3-25-1 the Temporary General Obligation Sewer Revenue Note, Series 2025A, 2nd by Gunderson. Motion carried unanimously.
Loan Agreement: Vieth moved to approve the Loan Agreement, 2nd by Rene. Motion carried unanimously.
ODUB Assessments to the County: Popp presented the current list of overdue utility bills. Gunderson moved to approve assessing any delinquent city utility bills to the property taxes as of November 30, 2025, via Morrison County, 2nd by Vieth. Motion carried unanimously.
Acknowledgements: To the businesses who participated in the Business Trick-orTreat.
Congratulations to the pumpkin decorating contest winners.
Financials: Gunderson moved to approve the bills as presented, 2nd by Rene. Motion carried unanimously.
Updates/FYI: Next Regular City Council Meeting will be December 1 at 7:00 p.m.
Adjourn: Gunderson moved to adjourn at 8:15 p.m., 2nd by Olson. Motion carried unanimously.
Jane Popp, Clerk/Treasurer
Burtrum City • November 5, 2025
Call to Order/Roll Call: The Mayor called the meeting order at 7:01 PM.
Attendance: Mayor Romie Gessell Jr., Sara Macho, Bobby Veldkamp Jr., Irene Ehlert, Juli Scherping, and City Clerk Brooke Thieschafer.
The Pledge of Allegiance recited.
Agenda: Ehlert made a motion to approve the agenda. Scherping supported. All in favor, motion carried.
Minutes: Ehlert made a motion to approve the minutes. Scherping supported. All in favor, motion carried.
Bills: Veldkamp a motion to approve the bills. Macho supported. All in favor, motion carried.
Todd County Sheriff’s Report: City Clerk went over the calls for the month.
Building Permits - Martin Erickson. - Table for now.
Old Business: Approval for 2026 County Attorney Contract - A discussion was had on the topic. No decision was made at this time. More to come. Send an invite to the County Attorney to attend the next meeting.
New Snow Plow - Souncewell approved our grant of $45,000 for a new snow plow. Mayor Gessell went over the numbers for the new snow plow truck. With the new purchase the amount is $45,XXX. Mayor Gessell will send the VIN to the City Clerk to get insurance right away. Looking to hire someone to go pick up the machine. Once the truck is back, we will put our city logo on the truck.
New Business: FINAL LEVY - Veldkamp made a motion. Ehlert supported. All in favor, motion carried.
Resolution 2025-11-5
Santa Day/Christmas Event- December 21st. The Cabooze is having an event the same day. Ideas are having a movie play, games, and gifts for the kids. Starts at 1PM to 4PM. Movie will start at 1PM. Budget of $800 for the event from The City. Ehlert made a motion, Macho supported. All in favor, motion carried. There will be an ad in the Hometown News for 2 weeks prior to the event.
OLD Plow Truck - Discussion was had on how to sell the old plow truck. Pull the invoice from the records for more information on the machine. Discussing a minimum bid. Minimum bid starting at $3500. Bids can be submitted to the City’s email and phone numbers of the Mayor Gessell and Council Member Veldkamp for more information. Put on the website, Facebook Page, Hometown News, and Dairy Peach.
GE Fire Department Meeting - November 18th, 2025 at 7PM.
2025 Noxious Weeds Control - None for the year 2025.
Open Floor
Post a position for a Snow Plow Driver. $30/hour. A valid Drivers License. Facebook, website, Hometown News, Swanville Flyer.
A discussion was had about a snow pile in town, and some safety concerns.
A question was asked when the roads were going to get graded by Herderings. Mayor Gessell was told it will be happening soon.
Internet Update - Just pay monthly for ARVIG. In a couple years it would pay for itself. Table for now.
Sara Macho bought some donations.
Adjournment Macho made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:59 PM. Scherping supported. All in favor, motion carried.
The next City Council meeting is scheduled for December 2nd at the Burtrum Community Center.
Brooke Thieschafer, City Clerk
Burnhamville Township • October 28, 2025
The regular meeting of the Town Board of Burnhamville was held October 28, 2025 at the Burtrum Community Center. The meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m. by Chair Mike Berscheit. Members present include Supervisors, Bruce Johnson and Mike Berscheit; Clerk Shirley Hulinsky; and Treasurer Pam Throener. Joe Muellner was absent. Also present were Brad Berscheit and Erv Herdering.
The minutes from the regular meeting of September 30, 2025 were approved on a motion by Sup. Johnson and second by Sup. Berscheit. Motion passed.
For correspondence the township received notices about Sourcewell Boost Grant was approved, clerk/treasurer training in November and MAT annual meeting in December, Swanville Rural Fire contract and ads for signs and tree service.
Sup. Berscheit moved a motion to accept the Swanville Rural Fire Contract as presented. Sup. Johnson seconded the motion. Motion passed.
A motion was moved by Sup. Johnson to pay all bills numbered 6902 through 6919 totaling $31,600.79. Sup. Berscheit seconded the motion. Motion passed.
Brad Berscheit, a supervisor in Melrose Township, was here to discuss our policy on dust control.
The three supervisors used the rented tractor and trimmer around our township the week of October 13. They did a good job trimming grass, brush and trees in ditches to ready them
for snowfall in the winter. The supervisors were satisfied with the rental and plan to use it again.
Burnhamville Township was notified that our Boost Grant request from Sourcewell was accepted. Sup. Berscheit moved a motion to approve resolution #2025-02 accepting the Boost Grant donation from Sourcewell. Sup. Johnson seconded the motion. Motion passed.
While doing brush mowing in ditches, Sup. Berscheit hit a large rock that damaged the mower. He will do repairs. If residents see large rocks or debris in ditches, please move them or notify the township so they can remove them for public safety. Sup. Berscheit purchased the jack for the trailer with the grant dollars and informed the board how to use it.
The board discussed applying for the Local Road Improvement Grant to improve 321st Ave. from County Road 104 to County 13 since it has a lot of heavy equipment traffic. Sup. Johnson will contact an engineer to view road, discuss plan and grant.
In the road report the board heard a complaint of a hole in the road on 180th St. near intersection of Morrison Line Road. Contractor will fill hole in the morning. Contractor will continue to blade roads before freeze up. The supervisors will cut down the large tree leaning over road on 170th St.
The Treasurer’s report shows balance of $30,705.57. Sup. Berscheit moved a motion to move $20,000.00 from money market to checking. Motion was seconded by Sup.
Prune oaks now to avoid risk of oak wilt infection
Now through February is a great time to prune or cut oaks without the risk of oak wilt infection, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
Oak wilt is an invasive fungal disease deadly to all of Minnesota’s oak species. One of the ways it spreads is by sap-feeding beetles that carry spores from infected trees to fresh wounds of healthy trees. The disease is common in east-central and southeast Minnesota and is expanding north and west.
“Oak wilt is very expensive to treat, but prevention is often effective and much less costly — even free,” said Brian Schwingle, DNR Forest Health Program consultant. “One of the best ways to help protect oaks is to do necessary pruning or cutting in winter, which is the safest season to avoid risk of infection.”
The public can help prevent oak wilt expansion by waiting until cold weather to prune their oaks. Schwingle said the highest infection risk for oak wilt occurs in spring and early summer because the beetles are active in warm weather, so it’s important to avoid wounding or pruning oaks April through July.
More details about oak wilt, including identification, prevention and how best to deal with infected trees and wood, can be found on the DNR’s oak wilt management webpage (mndnr.gov/oakwilt).
Johnson. Motion passed.
After discussion Sup. Johnson moved a motion to approve the snow plowing contract from Herdering, Inc. Motion was seconded by Sup. Berscheit. Motion passed. Meeting was adjourned at 7:39 p.m. on a motion by Sup. Berscheit and a second by Sup. Johnson. Next regular meeting will be on Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 7 pm in the Burtrum Community Center. Shirley Hulinsky, Burnhamville Township Clerk
Morrison Co. Sheriff’s Office
Accident: November 29, 2025: At approximately 6:05 pm, their office received a report of a one-vehicle accident at the intersection of Cable Road and 50th Avenue, approximately four miles east of Swanville, MN in Swanville Township.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, 30-year-old Brock Cichon of Bowlus, MN was traveling south on 50th Avenue approaching the T-intersection with Cable Road. Cichon’s vehicle went through the stop sign and ended up in a pond on the south side of Cable Road. Cichon was able to get out of the vehicle and was treated at the scene by medical personnel. This crash is still under investigation.
The Morrison County Sheriff’s Office was assisted at the scene by the Swanville Fire Department, Swanville First Response Team and Mayo Clinic Ambulance.
A Library Funny
The new librarian decided that instead of checking out children’s books by writing the names of borrowers on the book cards herself, she would have the youngsters sign their own names. She would then tell them they were signing a “Contract” for returning the books on time.
Her first customer was a second grader, who looked surprised to see a new librarian. He brought four books to the desk and shoved them across to the librarian, giving her his name as he did so.
The librarian pushed the books back and told him to sign them out. The boy laboriously printed his name on each book card and then handed them to her with a look of utter disgust.
Before the librarian could even start her speech he said, scornfully, “That other librarian we had could write.”
Todays Thought
What’s worse than a box full of deadly snakes? A box that WAS full of deadly snakes.
City of Upsala
Lights Contest Show your Holiday Spirit with your most festive outdoor lights and decorations!
Prizes Awarded in Upsala Bucks to
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• Rent is 30% of income after medical deductions
• Electric heat included
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• Elevator and Accessible Entry door openers
• Well maintained by caretakers who care
• Raised gardens
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• Community room with kitchen for large gatherings
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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.
• Mail delivery and pick-up in building
• Two laundry rooms, craft room, three lobby areas for visiting
• Air conditioned halls and public areas
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Village
WANTED: CamAm side-by-side, 48” wheel outside. Call 320-267-5632. RB-tfn
FOR SALE: Firewood, all Oak boiler wood, you haul I load, $125/cord. Call 320573-3939. 1/29P
FOR SALE: All kinds of Red Cedar lumber. Call 320-429-0149. 12/18
FOR SALE: 5/16” Ratchet load binder, new 5400 lb., $50 pair. Call 320-808-8631.
Apartments
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FOR SALE: 2 sets queen sheets, queen duvet set, queen down comforter, doilies and table clothes, $90. Call 320-894-9118.
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