By Tyler Trieglaff Notes from the Chief Friday Aug. 21 8:50 p.m. Talk with a homeowner about a camper in his front yard. Saturday Aug. 22 12:35 a.m. Report of a disturbance between a male and female with the male not allowing the female to leave. Officer knew of the situation between the male and… Read More

The prairie spy I remember a time when the Post Office delivered a box the size of a six-pack of beer that had 16 baby chicks inside, each one of them as happy as if they had a brain, cheeping and peeping merrily inside a world that barely measured six inches to a side. Then—two… Read More

Question: I am seeing more and more of these “J-turns” in Minnesota. Can you explain those to people who might not be familiar? Thank you.   Answer: J-turns are used to decrease fatalities and injuries caused by broadside crashes on four-lane divided highways.   At a J-turn, drivers on the side street approaching the divided… Read More

By Tyler Trieglaff Notes from the Chief Friday, Aug. 14 1:55 p.m. Elderly party called the PD to ask about getting out of the facility they were in as they were not happy with the care. Officer was able to locate a relative to make contact with the party. 1:57 p.m. Assist with a medical…. Read More

Area residents are quick to notice when drought conditions affect a family entertainment activity like tubing down the Otter Tail River and how a lack of rainfall can shut those businesses down quickly. However, drought has many other consequences for people and one of those is playing out in the land between Vergas and Frazee,… Read More

Question: Can you talk about how people need to make proper turns? I see a lot of unsafe maneuvers when it comes to turning. Answer: Drivers who turn improperly cause many traffic crashes. Move safely into the correct lane well ahead of the place where you will make the actual turn. •  Slow down before… Read More

Rasmusson: Walz’s DHS failures  have no end To the Editor, Salman Ahmed Elmi, who received a Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) “Outstanding Refugee Award” in 2021, is now facing eight counts of Medicaid fraud and charges related to sex trafficking. State Sen. Jordan Rasmusson (R-Fergus Falls), Republican lead of the Senate Human Services Committee,… Read More

The Prairie spy According to Forbe’s magazine, in an article entitled: “Jerk Alert—Bad Boss Walking,” bad bosses are everywhere.  Before I go any further with this, I live with a boss. There. Just so you know. Any man worth his spot on the bell curve, which is a measure of intelligence, will strongly say that… Read More

By Audra Espinoza Senior manager with the  Center for Rural Affairs Every rural community faces challenges. Whether it’s finding housing, strengthening the local economy, supporting families, or keeping a school or hospital open, the biggest issues rarely have simple solutions. They require people who can bring others together around a shared vision. That’s why collaborative… Read More

History repeating…. To the Editor For a 91-year-old who has lived through depressions, wars, hard times, great times, social progress, incredible advances in science, engineering, sports, integration of all colors and sexes into the wonders of our modern world, this period since the last presidential election is deeply depressing and scary. Why be so worried for… Read More