To the Editor, “After the most recent “No Kings” protests, I can no longer remain silent on the issue of illegal immigration. It’s time someone publicly voices a more conservative view of this issue. The policies of our current administration support putting an end to this, as do most conservative minded citizens. There are laws governing entry… Read More

To the Editor, If you talk to just about anyone, in any corner of the state, and ask what their top concern is, you’ll hear the same thing over and over: affordability. Whether it’s high taxes, ever-rising property taxes, or the sticker shock of tab fees, Minnesota families are worn out. They’re tired of paying more… Read More

The Prairie Spy Alan “Lindy” Linda It was a quiet Saturday morning in Boatville, at Hippie Hardware on main street. I had one of The Young Girls–my daughters–with me that morning. (Yes, this Young Girl–the youngest of the three, was the one I had fired twice and hired three times, which fact most of the people in… Read More

Garver’s Movie Review Bob Garver 2023 brought audiences “The Super Mario Bros. Movie,” by far the most successful cinematic adaptation of a video game ever. It was a wonder how appealing the property was with vibrant, colorful animation and respect for both its source material and its audience. I couldn’t bring myself to recommend the film,… Read More

By Pastor Ryan Stockstrom Harvest Church He is risen!  This is the declaration that stands at the very center of the Christian faith. Easter is not simply a holiday or a tradition—it is the defining moment of history, when Jesus Christ defeated sin, death, and the grave.   The resurrection is not only an event to acknowledge—it… Read More

To the Editor, Retirement from a farm business may not mean moving away or giving up on mentoring the next generation, but it does entail transferring management decisions to someone else. It can be a gradual or sudden process. It may be driven by long-term goals, by sudden health issues, or events outside your family. When should… Read More

The Prairie Spy Alan “Lindy” Linda It was 1969, Quang Tri Combat Base, Vietnam. His last name was Antoine, and like a lot of guys back then, back there, soldiers got called some derivative of their name or place. We called him Twine. (For example: “Tex” was from Texas; “Pineapple” was from Hawaii, and so forth.) Twine… Read More

Jessica Carlson Otter Tail County Master Gardener According to the University of Minnesota Extension, the best period for most pruning is from late winter to early spring.  During this dormant time, it reduces stress, minimizes disease spread, and makes it easier to see the structure of trees and shrubs. Using the right tools makes pruning easier and… Read More

By Pastor Ryan Stockstrom Harvest Church Over the past few weeks in our sermon series ,we’ve been reflecting on a simple truth: the closer we are in our relationship with God, the better our relationships with people become. Most followers of Jesus have experienced this firsthand. When we’re connected to the Lord, we’re kinder. We’re more… Read More

By Tyler Trieglaff Notes from the Chief Notes from the Farm…We often wonder where our calves end up after the sales barn.  Last year, I saw that a local cattle jockey bought them, most likely going to a feedlot in the area. This year, I believe I heard our first set of steers were headed to Arizona. … Read More