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Minnesota Department of Revenue announces next steps for newly passed tax rebate payments

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Today, Governor Tim Walz signed legislation that directs the Minnesota Department of Revenue to distribute direct tax rebate payments. These payments are: $520 for married joint filers who had a 2021 adjusted gross income of $150,000 or less $260 for all other filers who had a 2021 adjusted gross income of $75,000 or less An additional $260 per dependent, up to three … [Read more...] about Minnesota Department of Revenue announces next steps for newly passed tax rebate payments

Rita I. Solarz

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The Mass of Christian Burial, celebrating the life of Rita I. (Kroll) Solarz, age 88 of Holdingford, was held Wednesday, May 17th at All Saints-St. Hedwig’s Catholic Church in Holdingford. Rita passed away Sunday, Mother’s Day at Mother of Mercy in Albany. Rita was born June 25, 1934, in the St. Wendel Township to Paul and Helen (Masog) Kroll. She married Ted “Teddy” Solarz … [Read more...] about Rita I. Solarz

Janet “Jan” Schiffler

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Janet “Jan” Susan (Pulchinski) Schiffler, age 69 of Albany courageously battled ALS until she passed away on Mother’s Day. Family and friends gathered Sunday, May 21st at Shady’s Hometown Tavern in Albany. Janet was born October 11, 1953, in Chicago, IL, to Eugene and Georgiana Pulchinski. She was united in marriage to Robert “Bob” Schiffler on June 17, 1977. Jan owned and … [Read more...] about Janet “Jan” Schiffler

RoseAnn H. Finken

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A celebration of life for RoseAnn H. Finken, age 80, of Albany, will be on Thursday, May 25, 2023, at Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Albany, MN, at 11 AM. Visitation will be on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, from 4-7 PM at Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Albany, MN, and at 9 – 11 AM prior to the service on Thursday, May 25, 2023 at the Seven Dolors Catholic Church. Burial will take … [Read more...] about RoseAnn H. Finken

David Ivan Johnson

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Funeral Services were held Friday, May 19, 2023 at the Round Prairie Community Church in Round Prairie for David Johnson, 33, who passed away Monday, May 15 at the St. Cloud Hospital. David was born December 15, 1989 to Randy and Lois (Shultz) Johnson in Long Prairie. Diagnosed with Coffin Lowry Syndrome at birth, he began his life showing determination to beat the odds. Most … [Read more...] about David Ivan Johnson