The Prairie Spy Alan “Lindy” Linda Since I came out in a column a few weeks ago about my indifferent–yes, even blase’– approach to deer hunting, and the fear that I’ll be kicked out of The Guy’s Club because of it, I’ve been getting support from Other Guys. (Okay. One Other Guy.) So I guess I have… Read More

To the Editor, As a retired DNR manager, I know how important Minnesota’s peatlands are to our state’s natural heritage and community wellbeing. Our peatlands were formed over the last 5,000 years – following the last ice age – through the slow accumulation of partially decomposed plant material.  These natural sponges filter and hold vast amounts of… Read More

By Tyler Trieglaff Notes from the Chief Notes from the Farm…Preggo checking on Halloween went very well with the new set up in the barn working very well. One little fix for the calves next time as there needs to be a narrower chute for them so they don’t turn around. Preg checking was done with an… Read More

By Felicia Teiken Special to the Forum The longer I’m away from home the more our small town changes. Thank god. There is something so exciting about new things. Especially when you see the familiar faces behind all of the hard work to make the big things happen. 17-year-old Felicia would have thought that working at a… Read More

By Jesse Grabow Ask a Trooper Question: My vehicle is equipped with airbags. Do I need to wear my seat belt?   Answer: Yes, seat belt use is required. An airbag is a supplemental restraint system. Airbags work with seat belts to prevent injuries but are not designed to keep occupants from being ejected. For safety reasons, children… Read More

By Tyler Trieglaff Notes from the Chief Notes from the Farm…Well good news…The feeder chain in the parts combine came out in about 10 minutes and fit right in the feeder house of the running machine. The new to us chain still had original International red paint on it and it looked to be in very good… Read More

The Prairie Spy Alan “Lindy” Linda We, the USA, are rapidly turning into a service economy.  We’re all selling insurance, cooking hamburgers, and trying to keep the products running that we import from overseas. There’ll still be lawyers, because sometimes we don’t do those things well. There’ll still be teachers, because someone has to teach lawyers. There’ll still… Read More

Public school administrators and board of education members across the country face tough decisions when it comes to addressing how to pay for the repair or replacement of aging equipment, vehicles, and infrastructure. The direct pay provision in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) enables schools and other tax-exempt groups to receive certain clean energy and climate-related… Read More

I would like to thank everyone that came to my birthday party and also for the cards and gifts. God Bless You, Arlice Wirth

To the Editor, I may be getting old enough that I don’t go out to hunt – as much as I used to do. But having that freedom gave us something to look forward to every fall! Now there seems to be a lot of concern on keeping our 2nd amendment rights. Though not the Primary reason… Read More