The Prairie Spy Alan “Lindy” Linda As the planet called Earth continues to rotate and wend its way around the sun, we–Lt. S and I, the Captain, continue our journey in the ship called The Big Red House. We’re getting older. So is The House. And so is the stuff in The House. Technical stuff that we depend… Read More

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

By Jim Pumarlo Special to the Forum Newspapers at their foundation provide a living history of their communities. The reports necessarily include a mixture of good news and bad news. To no surprise, gathering and reporting the good news comes rather easily and is readily volunteered by the sources. First responders are commended for their swift response to… Read More

By Tyler Trieglaff Notes from the Chief Notes from the Farm…This past week we did sell our replacement heifers and bought back eight pregnant heifers, hoping for a quicker turn around. They have settled in well and are enjoying a lavish lifestyle on the farm. The hoof trimmer was out this past week and gave pedicures to 15… Read More

To the Editor, Minnesotans cannot afford Democrat leadership, and the most recent forecast is further proof that reckless over-spending is putting our state on an unsustainable path. This has been a theme for years, but it has really come to a boiling point with the recent February Forecast, which shows an unprecedented $6 billion deficit on… Read More

By Tyler Trieglaff Notes from the Chief Notes from the Chief…Welp. City ordinance season is upon us. The Frazee Police Department is tasked with enforcing our city ordinances as well as state statutes. The police department in the past sent courtesy letters to residents in an effort to persuade compliance with public nuisance type issues.   This year… Read More

The Prairie Spy Alan “Lindy” Linda I’ve been trying to write about The Big Finn for some time, waiting for the sting of his passing to let up enough that I get it right. Or at least make a good attempt at doing so. About two, maybe three, years after we landed on this 80-acre farm way back… Read More

To the Editor, On Thursday, March 6, Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) released its annual February revenue forecast, providing information and an outlook for the state’s financial picture. The latest forecast shows a smaller $456 million surplus at the end of 2026 and a larger $6 billion deficit by 2029. “The new budget forecast raises serious concerns… Read More

To the Editor, In mid-February, the Trump administration froze funds appropriated by Congress, locking Minnesota out of $200 million in federal grants for community-based projects. Last week, some funds were released, but uncertainty is causing worry and strain for organizations relying on the funds. In July 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency awarded a $200 million Climate… Read More

Garver’s Movie Review Bob Garver This week, I’m going to do what I usually do and review the biggest as-yet-unreviewed movie at the weekend box office with “Last Breath.” However, I’m also going to take a detour and review the film that just won Best Picture at the Academy Awards in “Anora.” My rationale is that… Read More