“The Good Old Days” -By Tom Kuehne

South Dakota 2

From 1850 to 1900, the population of Minnesota increased from 7,000 people to 1.8 million people. Many of these new arrivals were farming. This meant that more land in the state was settled by immigrants, which was pushing the Native Americans out. Since the population was constantly going west, that meant that the Native Americans were moving to the west. Many of the southern Minnesota Native Americans moved to South Dakota, where reservation territories were established and agreed upon by the American Government and the Native American tribes.

Many cattle ranchers wanted to drive their herds to the beautiful South Dakota prairies that were located on reservation lands. Agreements were made with the Native Americans to rent areas of reservation lands for a certain dollar amount, a few cattle each year and the stewardship of some branded cattle owned by the Native Americans. These Native American owned herds were to be only 100 and numbers in excess of 100 were taxed per head as were the herds of the ranches that were in South Dakota. Beef production in South Dakota during the first few years of the 1900's was very large.

Up until 1910, the South Dakota beef herds had the opportunity to grow and expand. However, soon the human population in South Dakota began to expand, which meant that more of the prairies were being turned into fields. The large beef herds disappeared and South Dakota became an impressive grain production state.

Many of the treaties that gave the Native Americans large land areas were either reduced or eliminated by the Federal Government. The Native Americans were paid with monies, cattle, horses and any desirable trinkets as payment for their reservation land. The prairie was than rented to the cattle ranches by the Native American Agencies.

When the cattle ranchers began existing in South Dakota, the grazing area was the most important factor, followed by transportation. The railroad expanded to the middle of the cattle grazing area, which covered several million acres. Since the cattle needed to be sent to market when they were 3 years old, the railroad proved to be the only transportation possibility. One location in South Dakota shipped 40,000 cattle to market in one year. The train had the ability to load 400 head of cattle in an hour. During the big shipping season a train left every hour.

When setting up grazing herds, one must consider that due to lack of rain in Texas, many animals were shipped to South Dakota to allow the animals to have feed, but they usually stayed there until they were ready for market. Again the trains were the answer to moving the southern cattle up north. Many of the Texas cattle were of the longhorn breed, which required more careful handling and additional space.

There were some natural hazards to consider. One hazard was that the cattle herds were located on the west side of the Missouri River and the shipping location was on the east side of the river. No railroad bridge had been built over the river yet, so the cattle crossed the river by ferry, which was large enough to carry 500 cattle per trip. It was built with holding pens so that the cattle wouldn't all be able to move to one side and tip the ferry over. Another solution was the creation of a wooden dock, floating on water resistant barrels. The cattle were driven across the 300 foot dock by cowboys in bunches of 20 to avoid sinking the dock.

More South Dakota next week.

For feedback or story ideas, email Tom at tom@swanvilleinsurance.com.

If you need help with Health or Life Insurance or for Senior Health Solutions Contact: Tom Kuehne 320-360-0343

From the Desk of Pastor Bruce

I have no idea who my readers are. I would hope there are some from every generation, but my guess is that the younger generation does not take time to sit and read the paper, or at least a “religious” article. I am sharing a very personal story with you today, in the hope that there are some younger readers out there that need some encouragement.

I have not been a pastor all my life, in fact I never wanted to be a pastor. I graduated from high school with a fourth-grade reading level and I could not speak in front of groups. I have been told on numerous occasions that I was not adequate. I was asked once to write an article and it was given back to me to do it over. I had a very low image of myself. I went to Bible college right out of high school and after that year I told God, if college is this hard, you can’t possibly use me in ministry!

I spent most of my life as a carpenter and contractor and did well at it. Then at the age of 45, I sensed God calling me into the ministry. Now, I had spent five years at a Bible Camp as the facilities manager, so I thought that is what God wanted me to do. I looked for several months but nothing worked out, yet I had this deep urging inside of me. I started to feel like God wanted me to preach. Haha! God sure has a sense of humor, but this was no laughing matter. I had so many inadequacies.

Once I agreed to follow God, He qualified this broken-down carpenter. I put a 16d nail in the wall and symbolically hung up my tool belt. I asked God to give me a verse, so I knew this calling was from Him. I prayed that prayer for months, while I was seeking Him. The day came when I was reading God’s Word (which is how He usually speaks to us) I heard Him say to me, pay attention Bruce, these next couple of verses is what you have been asking for. I read it with intent, like I had never read it before and then tears came… God was calling me into the preaching ministry!

The verses were Isaiah 41:9-10 “I took you from the ends of the earth, from its farthest corners I called you. I said, ‘You are my servant’; I have chosen you and have not rejected you. So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”

Are you struggling? Seek God and He will guide you!

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

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Freeport, MN • 320-836-2120

Nightly Specials

Dine In Only - With Beverage Purchase

Monday: (5-9 pm) $3 Build a Burger Mayo, Lettuce, Tomato, Onions (raw/fried), Mushrooms, Jalapenos, Sauerkraut, Cheese (Swiss, American, Pepper Jack)

Toppings 50¢ each; Bacon 50¢ Slice

Tuesday: (5-9 pm) Choice of:

3 Chicken Strips w/Toast & Fries $7.50

6 Drummies w/Toast & Fries $7.50

Walleye Wednesday: (5-9:30 pm)

Walleye Fingers w/Fries $8.50

Thursday: (5-9 pm) Taco Wrap $8.50

Lunch Specials: 11 AM-1 PM

Fri., Aug. 18: Cheeseburger w/Fries

Mon., Aug. 21: Grilled Ham & Cheese

Sandwich w/Ham & Potato Soup

Tues., Aug. 22: Baked Chicken Dinner

Wed., Aug. 23: Bacon Cheeseburger w/Fries

Thurs., Aug. 24: Sausage & Kraut

Fri., Aug. 25: Cheeseburger w/Fries

Friday: (5-9 pm) Choice of:

• 6 oz. Steak $12 • Add 3 Shrimp $15

• 6 oz. Butter/Garlic Steak $12

• Add 3 Shrimp $15

• 6 Shrimp $9.00

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Anna Mae C. Schneider

Anna Mae C. Schneider, age 90 of Meire Grove, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at the Mother of Mercy Nursing Home in Albany, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m.

Monday, August 21, 2023 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Meire Grove with Rev. Marvin Enneking officiating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery.

Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday and from 9 to 10 a.m. Monday at the PattonSchad Funeral Home in Melrose Parish prayers will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday afternoon at the funeral home.

Anna Mae C. Arceneau was born November 19, 1932 in St. Martin, Minnesota to John and Theresa (Blonigen) Arceneau. She was united in marriage to Leo Schneider on October 25, 1955 at St. Martin Catholic Church in St. Martin, Minnesota. They farmed five miles west of Meire Grove for 22 years until their retirement. The couple then moved into the town of Meire Grove. Anna Mae was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Meire Grove, Christian Women, St. Mary’s Society, and the Poor Souls Society. She enjoyed gardening, watching television, and reading.

Survivors include her sons, Rick (Carol) Schneider of Sauk Centre and Ken (Linda) Schneider of Sauk Centre; grandchildren, Brian (Nicole), Sara (Dan), Scott (Tracy) and Kayla; great-grandchildren, Nathan, Brooke, Parker, and Lydia; and sisters-in-law, Joan Arceneau, Lucille Arceneau, Lorraine Inderrieden, and Arlene Gully.

Anna Mae was preceded in death by her husband, Leo Schneider; parents; brothers, Alois, Norbert, Edwin, Bernard, Elmer, and Clarence; sisters, Margaret Hellmann, Hildegard Lemke, Jenny Blommel, Dorothy Wenker, Betty Herzog and Della Feldewerd.

Arrangements were made with Patton-Schad Funeral and Cremation Services of Melrose.

Robert H. "Bob" Hock

Robert H.

"Bob" Hock, age 76 of Melrose, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 14, 2023 at the CentraCare Hospital in Melrose, Minnesota, after a long but courageous battle with cancer.

A graveside service will be held at 10:30 a.m.

Thursday, August 17 at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Freeport with military honors by the Melrose Veterans Honor Guard.

A Memorial Mass will be held at 11 a.m.

Saturday, August 19 at the Patton-Schad Funeral Home in Melrose with Rev. Vince Lieser officiating. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Robert “Bob” Henry Hock was born as the eldest son to parents, Robert H. Hock and Grace Mundon on July 10, 1947, in Escanaba, Michigan. At two years old his family moved to Texas where Bob spent his childhood. Bob lived a full life with his wife, Doris, of 41 years. He pursued a career as an engineer and pioneer in the technical field for many years. He was also both proud and humble of his military career in the Air Force where he served a tour in the Vietnam War.

Bob loved many things. He had a passion for learning and discovering new things and regurgitating information. He was always interested in technology and having the latest and greatest gadgets to tinker with. This extended into an interest of purchasing cars and properties over the years. Bob also enjoyed fishing, especially catch and release, so they could get bigger for him to catch the next time. If there happened to be a Nascar race on TV, you can bet that Bob would be watching it. You might also find him reading a good book in his favorite chair.

Bob is survived by his loving wife, Doris Ann Hock (Ettel); son, Robert (Kori) Hock; grandson, Joey; brothers, Johnny and Tommy Hock; brothers-in-law, Fred (Judy) Ettel, Dick Ettel, Linus (Geri) Ettel, Gary Ettel, Mark (Michelle) Ettel; sisters-in-law, Judy Merwin, Mary Shoemaker and Terri (Chris) Ellering; many nieces, nephews and friends.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Robert H. Hock and Grace Mundon; brothers, Billy and Ronnie Hock; parents-in-law, Al and Lori Ettel; brothers-in-law, Dave Merwin and Larry Shoemaker; and an infant niece, Amelia Ettel.

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

Robert P. “Bob” Polipnick

Robert P. “Bob”

Polipnick, age 89 of Sauk Centre, passed away on Sunday, August 13, 2023, surrounded by his family at Fairway Pines in Sauk Centre, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m.

Thursday, August 17 at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Sauk Centre with Rev. Mark Botzet officiating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. Visitation will be from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Thursday at the church.

Robert (Bob) Paul Polipnick was born February 18, 1934 in Sauk Centre, Minnesota to Edward and Amelia (Steffes) Polipnick. His youth was spent helping his dad and mom at the Main Street Cafe, where he grew up in the apartment upstairs. He graduated from Sauk Centre High School in 1952, and it was in high school where he met his wife, and love of his life, Edna Schurman. They were married October 1, 1955.

Bob and Edna raised their family in the city he loved. He was passionate about Sauk Centre. Bob served as mayor, city councilman, hospital board member, volunteer firefighter, Chamber of Commerce president and board member, Sinclair Lewis Foundation board member, Riverview Manor board member, rotary president and Rotarian, founding member of the Sauk Centre Dollars for Scholars and many others.

In 1955, Bob went to work at Steiner Lumber Company and bought the business in 1972. He eventually sold the business to his son but continued to go out to the “lumber yard” every day until a few months before his passing.

Bob was a sports enthusiast and talented athlete. He played baseball and basketball and ran track in high school. He played amateur baseball into his 30s and briefly came out of retirement in his 50s to play on the Malloy’s Boys softball team. Bob was also an avid golfer, with 5 holes-in-one in his career, and he could be found most Thursday nights and Sunday mornings on the golf course. Bob announced Streeter football games for 20 years and was a high school football and basketball referee. He was also a huge Saint Cloud State hockey fan. While participating in athletics was an integral part of his life, his greatest joy was watching his son, grandkids, and great-grandkids play sports. He was happiest on a bleacher or a bench and was even known to heckle a referee every now and then.

Bob and Edna had a strong faith and love of God. They went to daily mass, prayed the rosary nightly, and spent time at the adoration chapel. Bob served on the church board, building addition board, and numerous ministries in the church.

Making people smile was Bob’s goal during every interaction. He had an endless supply of jokes, gave the best hugs, and always knew when someone needed a smile, kind word, or a piece of candy to make their day a little better. He was perpetually positive, and he gave the best advice. Bob loved without reservation.

Kathleen Poepping

Kathleen M.

“Kathy” Poepping, age 73 of Melrose, passed away Monday, August 14, after a short battle with cancer at the Mother of Mercy Nursing Home in Albany, Minnesota. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, August 24 at the Patton-Schad Funeral Home in Melrose with Deacon Ernie Kociemba officiating. Inurnment will be in St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Melrose. A visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home in Melrose.

Kathleen Mary Poepping was born on March 7, 1950 in Melrose, Minnesota to Frank and Mathilda (Thelen) Poepping. Kathy graduated in 1968 from Melrose High School. Kathy worked at Fingerhut in St. Cloud and Alexandria until it closed. She then worked at Precision Optics in St. Cloud until she retired in 2015.

She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose. Kathy enjoyed watching the Minnesota Twins and Vikings, along with other sports on TV. Kathy was an avid reader and liked to crochet.

Survivors include her siblings, Carol Poepping of Melrose, 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. Kathy was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Mathilda Poepping.

Memorials are preferred to St. Mary’s School in Melrose.

Morrison Co. Sheriff’s Office

Crash: August 15, 2023: At 5:11 pm, their office received a report of a motorcycle accident near the intersection of Nature Road and Great River Road, approximately two miles east of Bowlus, MN in Two Rivers Township.

According to the Sheriff’s Office, a motorcycle driven by 58-year-old Michael Eisenreich of St. Cloud, MN was traveling east on Nature Road. Eisenreich lost control of the motorcycle after a deer ran out in front of him, causing him to crash. He was transported to St. Cloud Hospital by Mayo Clinic Ambulance with unknown injuries.

The Morrison County Sheriff’s Office was assisted at the scene by the Bowlus First Response Team and Mayo Clinic Ambulance.

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Bob was most proud of family. He grew up with a strong commitment to family and instilled that in his children. He is survived by his children, Mary (Dan) Borgmann, Mickey (Bruce) Welle, Marcia (Lee) Riedel, and Rob (Sue) Polipnick; grandchildren, Tim (Janelle) Borgmann, Matt (Lindsay) Borgmann, Katie (Cory) Nathe, Annie (Charlie) Korenchen, Chrissy (Kris) Hokanson, Becky (Paul) Winters, Beth (Ira) Bradford, Lindsay (Nick) Cox, Jordan Welle, BJ Welle, Andy Riedel, Jenny (Ben) Roloff, Courtney (Curtis) Krump, Robby (Ashley) Polipnick, and Stephy Polipnick; great-grandchildren, Hailey, Mason, Isaac, Peyton, Nora, Isaiah, Carter, Boston, Max, Liam, Raya, James, Brynn, Easton, Holly, Sawyer, Mila, Millie, Hudson, Quinn, Maisy, Neil, Grayson, Jack, Brooks, Parker and Adelee and Baby Krump due December 2023; sister, Juleen “Lee” Johnston; brothers-in-law, Ed Schurman and Bill (Dee) Schurman; and sisters-in-law, Mary Ann Polipnick and Laura (Bill) Pohl.

Bob was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Edna (Schurman) Polipnick; brothers, Alan, Jack, Dick, and Jim; and sisters, Virginia Blair and Rosie Kosek.

Arrangements were made with Patton-Schad Funeral and Cremation Services of Sauk Centre.

Grey Eagle Woman’s Bible Study

Candice Fritz is hosting a woman’s Bible study in her home at 408 State Street East, Grey Eagle every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. There will be kids care so the women can hear the word and their kids can get a lesson and do a craft as well.

She is calling out to all the women not just moms, but all who need encouragement or a break, maybe just some time away with other women believers.

320-266-4935

34741 Cty Rd 2 • Grey

New physician joins CentraCare-Long Prairie

CentraCare-Long Prairie welcomes Leah Bryan, MD, to its family medicine care team.

Dr. Bryan believes that health involves every aspect of a person’s life. She says, “It is impossible to treat a medical problem without understanding the context of a patient’s health within their lived experiences. I believe medical care is a collaboration and autonomy and understanding are paramount.”

Clinical interests for Dr. Bryan include pregnancy and maternity care, LGBTQIA+ care, mood disorders, eating disorders, ADHD, victim advocacy and pediatrics. She completed her family medicine residency at Southern Regional Area Health Education Center in Fayetteville, North Carolina, and attended medical school at University of Texas Rio Grande Valley-School of Medicine in Edinburg, Texas.

In her free time, Dr. Bryan enjoys spending time gardening, kayaking and listening to music. She looks forward to getting to know her patients and taking on new challenges each day.

Dr. Bryan is accepting new patients. Appointments can be requested by calling 320732-2131 or online at centracare.com.

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

Dave Says -By Dave Ramsey

Dear Dave, I’ve heard you talk about paying for college for your kids. Why is this a requirement? I’m not trying to shirk my responsibility, but I worked my way through college and so did my parents. My wife and I have talked about paying for their books and maybe rent. Am I missing something here?

-Thomas

Ask The Motor Medics®

From the Hosts of the Under The Hood radio show.

Dear Thomas,

First, I don’t believe it’s a requirement that all parents pay for college for their kids. It’s not a moral issue, and you’re not an immoral person if you don’t or can’t do it. I’ve told plenty of single moms, single dads and parents who don’t earn a big income that their kids need to apply for as many scholarships as possible, learn how to work, and choose an inexpensive school if they want to continue their education.

As a parent, one of your biggest jobs is to give your kids a moral compass and the tools they’ll need to succeed in the real world. And one of the keys to being a successful adult is engaging in a lifetime of learning. If the last time you read a book was when you were in high school or college, and you’ve never done training of any other kind since, you’re probably not very successful. Never. Stop. Learning. If I’d stopped learning after getting my bachelor’s degree, do you think I would’ve been able to build Ramsey Solutions?

Absolutely not!

Brian’s Painting

320-293-9939

Sudoku Answers from August 10

Do you see where I’m going with this, Thomas? As an adult, learning is your job. An entire lifetime of learning is your job. And if you can encourage that in your kids with some level of help, financial or otherwise, then it’s your obligation to help them. You can’t expect a 17-year-old to figure it all out. They don’t have the tools yet.

The point is this: You don’t have a moral responsibility to pay for your kids’ college education. You do, however, have a moral responsibility to highlight the importance of knowledge, share what you have, and show them how to get more. If you can’t afford to help with money, do everything else you can. There are plenty of more important things than cash. If you want to help financially, that’s fine too.

Just don’t use debt to make it happen!

-Dave

* Dave Ramsey is a seven-time #1 national best-selling author, personal finance expert, and host of The Ramsey Show, heard by more than 18 million listeners each week. He has appeared on Good Morning America, CBS This Morning, Today Show, Fox News, CNN, Fox Business, and many more. Since 1992, Dave has helped people regain control of their money, build wealth and enhance their lives. He also serves as CEO for Ramsey Solutions.

Albany Senior Dining

Mon., Aug. 21: BBQ chicken, macaroni & cheese, mixed vegetables, banana.

Tues., Aug. 22: Western chili, garden salad w/ranch, peaches, breadstick.

Wed., Aug. 23: Beef tips, gravy, noodles, broccoli, cucumber salad.

Thurs., Aug. 24: Roast pork, whipped potatoes, gravy, vegetable blend.

Dear Motor Medics, With gas prices constantly changing but always on the slow creep upwards overall I want to save as much fuel as possible. I have been researching kits to burn hydrogen in my car and other ways to increase my mileage with additives to the tank that are supposed to increase efficiency. Do you guys know which kit is the best one out there and how well they work? Is it something I can do myself at home? What about the additives to the tank?

Dear Dustin,

-Dustin in Elmira, New York

Keep researching, and you will find many people who have tried these things only to find they don’t work as promised. Everyone wants better mileage, and they all want it cheaply. When the cost of fuel gets a sudden spike, you will see more of these kits on the market and offers of pills and additives claiming to be magic fixes for fuel mileage. If there was such a thing it’s likely that the manufacturers would be making a good version of it to get their overall fuel ratings up. Not to say that someone won’t come up with something that does the job at a price that makes it worthwhile but for now we have not seen anything. It’s completely up to you to research these products and make a final decision but we very strongly recommend that you consult with your own local mechanic before making any purchase.

-Take care, the Motor Medics Dear Motor Medics, I just got my first car from my dad, a 2003 Chevy Impala and I was at the gas station filling it up for the second time or so and the guy next to me said I was doing it wrong and was going to wreck my car. He said I was overfilling it and needed to stop when the pump clicks the first time. The problem is it clicks off when it’s only half full and you must fill it really slowly or keep clicking it. This is the way my dad had to fill it for the past couple years. What is this guy talking about and why does it click off so soon?

Fri., Aug. 25: Chicken breast sandwich on bun, baked potato w/sour cream, green beans. Pre-registration requested to dine daily. For more info. call 320-845-4070. Tom

-Dave in Bennington, Vermont

Dear Dave,

The guy is right. The tank is designed to shut off the pump by backing fuel up the filler tube when it’s full. If you overfill the tank by forcing fuel into it after it shuts off, it will spill over into the emissions system canister damaging it. You and your dad may not have caused what is going on now. While overfilling can cause damage to the emissions system and result in the premature shut off, a failed tank vent valve can also cause this even without canister damage. Have the emissions system checked and if it is a valve, they can replace it so you can fill the tank faster but remember to stop when it clicks.

-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.

Upsala Library • 320-412-2048

Mike Lynch Minnesota Starwatch Program (Rescheduled from April 28): Friday, Aug. 25: 8:30-10:30 p.m.

Make the stars your old friends as we watch the great celestial show over Upsala. Following a short orientation in the library, you’ll enjoy quality time outside getting to know the constellations like The Big Bear, Orion the Hunter, Leo the Lion, and the great stories behind them. We will also use large telescopes for close-up views of the moon, star clusters, nebulae, galaxies, and other wonders in the late winter and early spring skies. You’ll also get a large handout package with user-friendly star maps and constellation charts, apps, websites, a telescope-buying guide, and more! Mike Lynch is a retired meteorologist from WCCO Radio and has been hosting star watch parties and teaching astronomy for over 50 years. Super cool glow-in-the-dark star shirts will also be available, along with some of Mike Lynch’s astrophotography.

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