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Al Batt: Visit the upcoming county fair and pick up a few calories

The Inuit have 50 names for snow cones. Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, July 23, 2024 8:45 pm

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Al Batt: The raspy whisper of hoarse radish called to me

I’m an apex predator hunting for radishes, vital ingredients in a radish sandwich. Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, July 16, 2024 8:45 pm

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Al Batt: Hey, Rover and Tabby, spit out that grass over there

It was a catchy little tune. Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, July 9, 2024 8:45 pm

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Al Batt: I love the smell of wet squirrels in the morning

I couldn’t see a sun in the sky. It had either overslept or clouds covered it. Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, July 2, 2024 8:45 pm

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Al Batt: Air conditioning was something we had in winter

Tales from Exit 22 by Al Batt The AC guy was out to make sure our air was conditioned. It reminded me that I should ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, June 11, 2024 8:45 pm

Obituaries

Florence Lillian Sigurdson

Florence Lillian Sigurdson passed away on December 10, 2023, at her home in Albert Lea. Florence was born to Peter Christ Johannsen and Othilda (Elmer) ... Read more

by Al Batt, Saturday, June 1, 2024 7:29 am

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Al Batt: There are eight million stories in the naked city

Life is changed faster than underwear. Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, May 28, 2024 8:45 pm

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Al Batt: Here be dragons, midges, chipped windshields and shitepokes, oh my

Someone should write a song about it. Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, May 21, 2024 8:45 pm

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Al Batt: Summa cum laude grad would have worn a baseball glove

Muhammad Ali said, “If they can make penicillin out of moldy bread, they can sure make something out of you.” Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, May 14, 2024 8:45 pm

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Al Batt: Johnny Cash sang it, so you know it must be true

I knew the day would be special. Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, May 7, 2024 8:45 pm

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Al Batt: Hickory Dickory Doc, impetigo ran up the block (head)

We were old enough to be in school, but not much older than that. One of us contracted impetigo. It spread like wildfire through our ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, April 23, 2024 8:45 pm

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Al Batt: I love cashiers and those little checkout dividers

My right sock was on its last leg. Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, April 16, 2024 8:45 pm

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Al Batt: My horoscope says I shouldn’t read it, so I don’t

I don’t read my horoscope. I read my wife’s horoscope so I know what to be prepared for. Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, April 9, 2024 8:45 pm

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Al Batt: Showing up and shining in the Show Me State

I didn’t go to St. Joseph, Missouri, because Missouri loves company. Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, April 2, 2024 8:45 pm

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Al Batt: The shoulder devil made him free the halluces

My neighbor Crandall bought a pair of nice shoes from one of those man cave stores. He had never owned such spiffy shoes. They’d been ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, March 26, 2024 8:45 pm

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