To the Editor, In recent weeks you may have noticed, the sky is no longer blue, stars are harder to see at night, and landscapes are discolored by a grayish hue. Wildfires in Canada and northern Minnesota are worse than ever and it has real consequences for our jobs and health.  As a farmer and educator, I… Read More

Publisher’s Perspective Chad Koenen The Fourth of July weekend has always been a bittersweet affair.  On one hand the weekend is filled with festivities as we celebrate our Independence Day with fireworks, food and plenty of time with family and friends.  On the other hand it seems like the Fourth of July weekend is essentially the pinnacle… Read More

Jordan Rasmussen When I was sworn into the Minnesota Senate back in January, I shared that my priority remains to stand up for Greater Minnesota values and get work done on behalf of our communities. Overall, this was an immensely partisan and expensive session for Minnesotans. Yet despite being in the minority, I was still… Read More

To the Editor, I strongly oppose the shutdown of landline phone service in Frazee and encourage our local leaders to look out for our vulnerable senior population and stand up to the big telecom companies. My father relies on his landline to communicate. Though cell phones and internet-based phone services have replaced landlines, he still needs his… Read More

To the Editor, We are blessed to live in the land of the free because of the brave men and women that founded, fought for, and defended our great nation. This Fourth of July season I encourage you to reflect on the liberties and freedoms that we enjoy as Americans.  The Declaration of Independence states, “We hold these… Read More

The Prairie Spy Alan “Lindy” Linda Each day that we walk on the road for exercise, it becomes clearer and clearer that the drivers of the cars that meet me can be divided up into three categories. Walking gives you time to puzzle out stuff like this. The first category of people is the nicest one. These are… Read More

Garver’s Movie Review Bob Garver It’s been a whole two weeks since “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” opened, so it’s about time we had another superhero multiverse movie. This one takes place in the DC Extended Universe, which means we’re sure to get some fun takes on Batman and Superman. It’s enough to make one forget that… Read More

Publisher’s Perspective Chad Koenen One of the best ways to judge not only yourself, but your community, is through the eyes of outsiders. Since we typically have an inherent bias through what we experience in our everyday lives, having people from outside of our community come to town can yield some valuable information. It can… Read More

Ask A Trooper Sgt. Jesse Grabow Question: I read your recent article about vehicle equipment and taking the road test for your driver’s license. When I take my test, can I take my dog along with me?   Answer: Minnesota state statute says pets or loose objects that may distract, injure, or break are not allowed in the… Read More

Publisher’s Perspective Chad Koenen There is perhaps no more important phrase in a dad’s arsenal than the phrase “go ask your mother.” Perfecting the delivery of the phrase can take a few years, but when you do, these four words can be the difference between a lengthy “discussion” with a child or staying arms length… Read More