The Prairie Spy Alan “Lindy” Linda One winter, back a few years, I purchased a 1976 International Harvester Scout, which I observed languishing in a roadside lot each day as I drove by on my way to work. It looked lonely, neglected, and of course, since my farming family has had a long acquaintance with red Farmall… Read More

Ask A Trooper Sgt. Jesse Grabow Snow and ice are a fact of life for us Minnesotans. Generally, harsh winter weather results in more overall traffic crashes than the warmer months because of “fender benders.” The months of December, January and February can see more crashes than other months. Our Homeland Security and Emergency Management division and… Read More

Publisher’s Perspective Chad Koenen On Friday we gathered to honor the sacrifices made by our veterans who have defended our country. Some served overseas, some stateside and many continue to serve in the reserves today. No one asked me, but I think it is one of the most important days of the year as we… Read More

The Prairie Spy Alan “Lindy” Linda One of the good things about deer hunting is that Cousin J. comes to visit. It gives us a chance to sit in my heated deer stand and, well, chat. (Real men don’t chat, you know. Just so you know.) We talked.  In the process, since he’s a fellow Vietnam veteran,… Read More

I would like to thank the citizens of Frazee for their support in the recent election. I will do my best to serve you.  Jim Rader 

By Jesse Grabow Ask a Trooper Question: When I come across a cattle crossing sign in the road, does that mean I yield to the farmer crossing his cattle similar to a pedestrian crossing sign? Answer: If you come across anyone crossing the road you would need to yield. It’s always important to scan the road ahead for… Read More

A big shout out and thank you to the Vergas Lions for doing my yard leaves a few days ago. Outstanding job!  Dave Geyer 

By Pastor Ryan Stockstrom Harvest Fellowship Church That’s right, I said it!   There is great joy in seeing God at work. There is great fun in rejoicing with people who have had a real encounter with God, and their whole demeanor has changed from generally upset with life, to full of joy. One of our deepest needs… Read More

Stories in the Rear View Mirror Delta Daggett Some of the cabins along the north shore of Wymer were built for the superintendents/owners of the Frazee sawmill. The mill quit logging trees in 1917 as the trees were all logged off. There was no replanting or reforesting in those days. The machinery was taken apart and… Read More

By Tyler Trieglaff Notes from the Chief Weaning tags were pulled last Thursday and the calves were separated from the cows. Pulling the weaning tags requires another time though the chute but studies have shown that the two-stage weaning process is much less stressful on the calves.   I will confidently say that we have not had a… Read More