The Prairie Spy Alan “Lindy” Linda This is about windows. Some folks will read this because, well, they don’t have anything better to do. Some will read it because they either are now or are in the future building or remodeling a home. Or know someone who is. When I was teaching HVAC students, I spent a lot… Read More

Ask A Trooper Sgt. Jesse Grabow Question: I have been receiving text messages about an “E-Z Pass Final Reminder.” It’s something about having an outstanding toll and submitting payment. I was told it was a scam. Can you get me more information on this?   Answer: Here is information from the Minnesota Department of Transportation E-ZPass page. https://www.dot.state.mn.us/ezpassmn/news.html  … Read More

By Pastor Ryan Stockstrom Harvest Church I realize that I’ll miss the “official”mother’s day in this column. But I think we can celebrate women any day, so here it goes. God made women unique and special- powerfully created to reflect God’s image in a way only they can.   I’m constantly impressed—not just by what women do,… Read More

By Tyler Trieglaff Notes from the Chief Notes from the Chief and the Farm…Spring time is here and it is already time to keep ahead of the city ordinance police by keeping your yards and lawns mowed and tidy.  City citations will be issued again this mowing season with more enforcement of said ordinances. We may also… Read More

The Prairie Spy Alan “Lindy” Linda There’s a lot of focus lately on immigration, and although mostly it’s about the USA-Mexican border, I think maybe there’s something  there for us here in Minnesota, too. Specifically, I think there should be a better process to determine whether or not someone from some other state can survive here with us…. Read More

Ask A TrooperSgt. Jesse Grabow Question: I know road construction season is starting. Do fines for speeding double in the work zones?   Answer: Highway work zones are areas where road construction or maintenance work is underway. Machinery operates day and night and can be moving or stationary. Road workers set up zones with signs and… Read More

Garver’s Movie Review Bob Garver “Thunderbolts*” certainly scared off the competition in its second weekend at the domestic box office. This sometimes happens the weekend after the opening of a huge blockbuster. Other studios will know that they can’t compete against the powerhouse, so they hold off on releasing anything that they think has the potential… Read More

By Pastor Ryan Stockstrom Harvest Church Just like winning the lottery would show visible signs in someone’s life, having an authentic relationship with Jesus produces evidence that something has happened. Changes occur spiritually which, by the power of the Holy Spirit, begin to show up in our day-to-day lives. So, how do we grow? Theologians use the terms Justification,… Read More

To the Editor, The Minnesota State Legislature has been tasked with making budget cuts across industries. Critical pieces of legislation which will impact disability service providers throughout Minnesota are being considered. As we make tough budget decisions, we must prioritize services that support people with disabilities. I have worked with individuals with disabilities for the past 20… Read More

By Tyler Trieglaff Notes from the Chief Notes from the Chief…I would like to thank those that helped with and those who brought their kids to the Bike Rodeo on Saturday, May 3. I would say we had a pretty successful first run. We had about 20 kids show up throughout the event.  We took the kids through… Read More