To the Editor, In recent weeks, action taken by the federal administration has left many individuals wondering about the status of a small-town staple—the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) county office.  In February, the Trump administration laid off USDA staff across the nation by sending unexpected termination notices to probationary employees. This resulted in a loss of… Read More

Some years ago, I was so impressed by the knowledge that one of those sixth grade boys – in R/E class – had, that I complimented Him for that. He responded by saying “Well I read the Bible a lot, but not “Revelations”. If I could meet Him now I would say – it’s time… Read More

By Tyler Trieglaff Notes from the Chief Notes from the Farm…Calving has started on the farm with the first, first calf heifer having a baby boy on April 5 which was eight days before the due dates.   It is normal for some mamas to go a few days to a week or so early. As of press… Read More

Ask A Trooper Sgt. Jesse Grabow Question: What is a safe routine when backing up using the mirrors in conjunction with the vehicle’s backup camera? Answer: Backing up is not allowed on freeways or expressways, except for emergency vehicles on duty. Backing up on public roads can result in a charge of reckless or careless driving. If you… Read More

By Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach I recently held a telephone town hall, and nearly 14,000 people tuned in for an update on what I have been working on and what’s been happening in D.C. I also answered some great questions about things concerning the people of the 7th District. It was great to learn from those who… Read More

By Tyler Trieglaff Notes from the Chief Notes from the Chief…First things this week I would like to talk about is the Bike Rodeo we are having at the Frazee Police Department on Saturday May 3 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.   The Bike Rodeo will help with the city’s classification as a Bike Friendly City for… Read More

The Prairie Spy Alan “Lindy” Linda Although many years have passed since my brother and I were grade school students in the one-room country school in Iowa we knew as Douglas # 8, he and I quite often talk about it. One  topic always concerned how cold it was in that building in the winter. No insulation, of… Read More

Garver’s Movie Review Bob Garver Jason Statham has a new movie out. He plays with a guy who used to work in a violent profession, but he’s sworn to leave that life behind. But now some bad people have messed with his employer (the only people to help him out when he was at a low… Read More

By Reed Anfinson Grant County Herald “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.” – First Amendment To the U.S. Constitution… Read More

By Tyler Trieglaff Notes from the Chief Friday, March 21 2:58 p.m. Report of a two-vehicle crash on 5th St NW. 6:58 p.m. Driving complaint on Co Hwy 29. 11:24 p.m. Suspicious vehicle on Maple Ave W. Officer made contact with driver who was a local female. Saturday, March 22 1:52 a.m. Assist with a DWI on Co Hwy 54. 11:55 a.m. Report… Read More