To the Editor, Small businesses play a critical role in creating jobs, driving economic growth, and contributing to the overall well-being of rural communities. In many areas, they are the backbone of the local economy, providing essential goods and services. Spring offers a good reminder of the importance of these contributions to our communities, in particular with… Read More

To the Editor, Minnesotans have always taken pride in our work ethic and our commitment to looking out for our neighbors. We pay our taxes with the understanding that those hard-earned dollars will be used to build our roads, defend our borders, and provide a hand up for the most vulnerable among us. But lately, Minnesotans have… Read More

By Jesse Grabow Ask a Trooper Question: I know you talk about the importance of tires when it comes to the winter months but I think it’s just as important to talk about it in the spring with rain and wet roads. Thank you.   Answer: It is always a good time to talk about tire safety. Tires… Read More

Garver’s Movie Review Bob Garver Prior to what I will generously call his “new take” on “The Mummy,” director Lee Cronin was best known for 2023’s “Evil Dead Rise.” Original “Evil Dead” director Sam Raimi had a new movie out earlier this year with “Send Help,” and he didn’t put his name in that film’s title…. Read More

By Pastor Ryan Stockstrom Harvest Church Just a few weeks ago on Easter Sunday, we celebrated the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ—what He accomplished through the cross and the empty tomb. We rejoiced in eternal life, in the defeat of death, and in the promise that God is not distant from us. But this… Read More

Move vehicles after a snowstorm to help with street plowing By Tyler Trieglaff Notes from the Chief Friday, April 3 6:42 a.m. Medical Call 8:06 a.m. Alarm at a local Business, Alarm appeared to be malfunctioning  2:29 p.m. Lost Property, All N All turned in a few debit cards that had been left at the store. 9:24 p.m. Report of a… Read More

The Prairie Spy Alan “Lindy” Linda (I found the first wood tick of the season; here’s my favorite wood tick column.) I sat in church last Sunday and marveled as I usually do at how one’s mind tends to ramble past thoughts much more freely there. Is it the austere tones of the interior decorating? The largeness of… Read More

Ask A Trooper Sgt. Jesse Grabow Question: I have a question for you. We are looking at renting a moving truck and I noticed it doesn’t have a rearview mirror since the back in blocked by the box of the truck. What is the law in regards to this?   Answer: All passenger vehicles must have rearview mirrors…. Read More

Garver’s Movie Review Bob Garver Good news, grown-ups, even though most of the screens at your local theater are probably still devoted to “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie,” there’s a decent option for adults in one of the other houses. I’m convinced that “The Drama” has stayed in the top three at the domestic box office… Read More

To the Editor, “After the most recent “No Kings” protests, I can no longer remain silent on the issue of illegal immigration. It’s time someone publicly voices a more conservative view of this issue. The policies of our current administration support putting an end to this, as do most conservative minded citizens. There are laws governing entry… Read More