Garver’s Movie Review Bob Garver There has been a push in recent years for the Oscars to add an award for stunt work. I’m all for it, sure, give some often-unrecognized professionals their moment in the sun. My guess is it’s going to happen eventually, given the passion of the advocates and no apparent strong argument… Read More

By Tyler Trieglaff Notes from the Chief Notes from the Farm…44 cows have come in so there are 42 calves running around as we lost 2 more. These were single birth calves that did not make it once they were born. These are the worst to drive out to the pasture and see the calf laying there,… Read More

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