The Prairie Spy Alan “Lindy” Linda For the first time in 25 years, the 15 acres south of the house here on the farm is being plowed. Turned black. Furrows of prairie-grass sod lined up like little roads, stretching back and forth over the hills. And it’s being plowed by horses! Here’s the story: This land has been in… Read More

Ask A Trooper Sgt. Jesse Grabow Question: I am getting ready for the fishing opener. Do I need working lights on my boat trailer even though the rear lights on my pickup can be seen? It’s a small boat and trailer and doesn’t block the lights on the back of my pickup.   Answer: Yes, your trailer lights… Read More

To the Editor, Minnesota is a good state but it is not a safe place for pre-born babies! Walz and Planned Parenthood want to amend our state constitution—to codify abortion in Minnesota. This amendment would guarantee the ‘right’ to kill a pre-born baby including babies just days away from being born. Walz welcomes women to come to Minnesota… Read More

By Tyler Trieglaff Notes from the Chief Notes from the Farm…Well, it’s been an exciting week with the numbers at 26 as of press time.  25 cows and 26 calves even after the loss of the twin last week. There is another issue this week though.   There was a cow that showed up with a small heifer… Read More

The Prairie Spy Alan “Lindy” Linda I turned left on a city block and looked in the rear view mirror. There I saw a town cop with his bubble gum flashers all lit up.  I pulled over to the side and stopped to let him by. I had seen him back there at the school intersection, so I,… Read More

Becker County Board of Commissioners Chairman John Okeson announced via email Thursday, April 18, that he will not seek reelection this year. “It has indeed been an honor to serve our community over the past 14 years as an elected Commissioner of District 3. So, after heavy thoughts, and many sleepless nights, I have decided not… Read More

To the Editor, Minnesota is a good state but it is not a safe place for pre-born babies! Walz and Planned Parenthood want to amend our state constitution—to codify abortion in Minnesota. This amendment would guarantee the ‘right’ to kill a pre-born baby including babies just days away from being born. Walz welcomes women to come to Minnesota… Read More

Bob Garver Garver’s Movie Review “Civil War” presents one of the most intriguing premises of the year, maybe of the last several years: what if Texas and California were to secede from the United States and join forces to wage war against their former home country? In short, everyone would lose. The economy would tank so… Read More

To the Editor, Codependency is difficult to define, but generally is any relationship which is mostly one-sided, when a person showing low self-esteem and a strong desire for approval has an unhealthy attachment to another person, and puts the needs of that person before his or her own. Codependency affects our relationships with family, friends and co-workers…. Read More

To the Editor, Many of us are concerned about pressing environmental challenges like pollution, plastic waste, loss of wildlife and biodiversity, and climate change, but feel unsure where to begin. The key is simply to start. Take one action, then another. And always keep in mind that progress is more important than perfection.   This month, lets… Read More