Garver’s Movie Review Bob Garver “The Nun II” is the ninth film in the “Conjuring Universe,” a franchise tied to the adventures of paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren, but it is the third in the series chronologically. Demon-in-a-nun’s-habit Valak (Bonnie Aarons) has made appearances in installments both earlier and later in the franchise’s chronology. In… Read More

By Pastor  Ryan Stockstrom   Harvest Fellowship Church I hear frequently these days that there is a shortage of volunteers. It doesn’t matter what sector of society, people aren’t coming out as much as they used to. Whether results of the pandemic or a societal shift, people are less apt to be involved to volunteer or serve. I… Read More

The Prairie Spy Alan “Lindy” Linda Parenting has sure changed since my generation were kids. Most of what our parents threatened to do to us for punishment back in the fifties would now involve half the local social services bureau, along with some emergency responders, the police, and the fire department. And now? It’s all “time out” and… Read More

Garver’s Movie Review Bob Garver It has been five years since we last saw Robert “The Equalizer” McCall, as played by the ever-arresting Denzel Washington. In that time, we’ve had a pandemic, three seasons of the Queen Latifah TV series (not to be confused with the Edward Woodward TV series from the 80’s), and plenty of… Read More

The Prairie Spy Alan “Lindy” Linda It is becoming more and more difficult, as I reach this age where I am now, not to spend some time looking back. Looking back and comparing yesteryear to this year, and marveling at the changes I’ve been privileged to have seen. And marveling at some that haven’t happened. For example: The biggest… Read More

To the Editor, The cost of prescription drugs has been too high for too long, and it’s hurt American’s health and bank accounts. Medicines don’t work if people can’t afford them. For far too many people, high drug prices can force difficult choices like whether to ration meds or food or not pay the electric bill… Read More

Garver’s Movie Review Bob Garver Like its main character, “Gran Turismo” fights hard to overcome the stigma of its association with a video game. Video game movies have taken some big steps lately, both creatively and commercially, with efforts like the “Sonic the Hedgehog” series and “The Super Mario Bros. Movie,” though the genre still lacks… Read More

The Prairie Spy Alan “Lindy” Linda There was a time when, after living here on my own for some time,  The Young Girls (who are now not “Old” but kind of “Less Young.”) gathered here at the house. They seemed totally united in their purpose. Their target? Date codes on food. It rapidly became a contest to see… Read More

State Rep. Jeff Backer, R-Browns Valley, said he shares growing concerns over how changes in state law made earlier this year could compromise safety in Minnesota schools.  An omnibus education bill (HF 2497) enacted into law after the 2023 session significantly limited de-escalation tactics School Resource Officers (SROs) can use and has resulted in dozens of… Read More

To the Editor, Southeastern Minnesota has a drinking water crisis that needs your help. Take action today to urge local, state, and federal government officials to take immediate action to ensure all Minnesotans, regardless of zip code, have clean water to drink.  Nitrate levels in the state’s Karst region routinely exceed safe drinking water standards, putting more… Read More