Al, Author at Albert Lea Tribune

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Al Batt: Did Tony Bennett ever leave his heart in a Piggly Wiggly?

They were checking to see if I were an alien life form. Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, March 18, 2025 8:45 pm

Obituaries

Richard “Dick” Madson

Richard “Dick” Madson, 78, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, at the Lake Mills Care Center on Sunday, March 9, 2025. A Celebration of ... Read more

by Al Batt, Wednesday, March 12, 2025 6:13 pm

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Al Batt: Life is not anything like a Super Bowl commercial

Now I have an excuse for not remembering someone’s name. Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, March 11, 2025 8:45 pm

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Al Batt: The Table of Infinite Knowledge at the Eat Around It Cafe

I’d walked by one of those little free libraries on my way to the cafe. It shushed me. Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, February 25, 2025 8:45 pm

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Al Batt: Money can’t buy happiness unless you buy a backscratcher

We are spoiled. Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, February 18, 2025 8:45 pm

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Al Batt: Call it opossum or possum—it’s not coming when you call

The dog wouldn’t fetch. Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, February 11, 2025 8:45 pm

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Al Batt: Have a good nice day and a nice good day

“There were no flies on Frank that morning.” Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, February 4, 2025 8:45 pm

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Al Batt: The hospital said my wallet had to come out then

Finders, keepers. Losers, weepers. Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, January 28, 2025 8:45 pm

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Al Batt: Every car I’ve owned has had a steering wheel

Tales from Exit 22 by Al Batt When one door closes, another door opens. I had a Chevy pickup like that. Other than that minor ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, January 21, 2025 8:45 pm

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Al Batt: Singing with Tom Petty while in winter’s icy grip

We’ve all had brushes with fame. Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, January 14, 2025 8:45 pm

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Al Batt: The running of the noses launches in January

January is the month of Mondays when puffer jackets proliferate. Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, January 7, 2025 8:45 pm

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Al Batt: Billy the Kid began as an outlaw young goat

After I was here, I was there. Read more

by Al Batt, Monday, December 30, 2024 8:45 pm

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Al Batt: Nothing says ‘Merry Christmas’ like saying ‘Merry Christmas’

What child doesn’t love a tube of lip balm for Christmas? Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, December 17, 2024 8:45 pm

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Al Batt: Noses are red, fingers are blue. I like winter, how about you?

The wind blew another partridge out of a pear tree. Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, December 10, 2024 8:45 pm

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Al Batt: Four things you shouldn’t spend any time worrying about

You have enough things to worry about. Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, December 3, 2024 8:45 pm

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