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George C. Sayer, Jr., age 85, died Monday, March 13, 2023, at Green Pine Acres in Menahga, MN. He was surrounded by many of his loved ones throughout his last days. George was born December 12, 1937, the only child of George Sayer, Sr. and Grace Sayer. He attended St. Thomas Military Academy in St. Paul, MN and after some study at the University of Minnesota, entered the Army ROTC program. George had a lifelong passion for real estate and building construction. He always enjoyed his jobs and had a knack for making work fun. George also loved boating on the Mississippi, driving his convertible, trying out new recipes and regaling friends and families with stories of his escapades. George’s humor was legendary and appreciated by his healthcare providers, sales clerks, restaurant workers, and random strangers in bars. He was always eager to “hold court” with his tales, even during his final days. George is survived by his wife of 14 years, Janice Sayer, and Jan’s many children, gr ....
PARK RAPIDS Weekend rains could bring relief to hundreds of weary firefighters battling a 7,100-acre blaze in three west-central Minnesota counties. ....
After budget cuts, the council dropped the levy .26 percent compared to last year. 1:50 pm, Dec. 15, 2020 The Menahga City Council on Dec. 8 adopted a final 2021 tax levy of $473,298 – a $1,246 or 0.26 percent decrease from 2020. Last year’s final levy was $474,544. City Administrator Curt Kreklau said the council “did a lot of work” to whittle the levy down from the preliminary one set in September at $577,554, which would have been a 23 percent increase. “So we’re basically keeping the levy steady from 2020 to 2021.” “I was proud of us,” said council member Karol Andreasen. The general fund levy accounts for $382,642 of the total levy. The remainder is general obligation improvement bond payments for payable 2021, totaling $90,656. ....