The Prairie Spy Alan “Lindy” Linda Virgil M. bought the farm next to ours in Iowa, when I was 13. He didn’t come to farm, and rented the land to dad. He had just sold his large electrical wiring business in another town, trying to slow down a bit as he approached his sixties. He wasn’t slowing… Read More

Publisher’s Perspective Chad Koenen Grandparents can give some of the best advice—well, until their wisdom goes off the rails a bit.  Over the years, I’ve heard advice about how to navigate situations for family members. How to properly store bread and the need to make sure to pack extra clothing when heading out of town for… Read More

Anything that is true has its roots in God By Pastor Ryan Stockstrom Harvest Fellowship Church Last week, I wrote about seeing reflections of God through the familiar faces you meet in small communities. I then challenged: “What reflections of God do you see in our small community? His kindness? His generosity? Love? Look around; I believe… Read More

To the Editor, Senate Democrats made their public safety priorities very clear this week. They want to give convicted felons the right to vote and non-citizens the right to driver’s licenses. Instead of providing tax relief to Minnesotans, they instead want to reward those breaking the law, regardless of how it undermines our state security and… Read More

Ask a smoker how the repairs are going to go From my desk Bob Williams Last week, I caught a radio morning show on the way to work and listened to Minnesota House District 4B representative Jim Joy lament a couple bills making their way through St. Paul on gun safety and of all things lawnmowers. Joy reiterated points… Read More

The Prairie Spy Alan “Lindy” Linda At the monthly meeting of The Appliance Senate was: General Electric the Washing Machine, Lady Kenmore the Electric Dryer, Sir Nautilus the Water Heater, Dave Lennox the Furnace, Frigid Dare the Refrigerator, Sam Sung the Television, and last but not least, John Deere the Riding Mower. (John Deere was attending outside… Read More

Donation for Harvey’s Windmills to Mr. and Mrs. Austin Bachmann. To Jace Henniger of Bay Window Crafts for quilting. Congratulations to Lee Follingstand of Barnesville, winner of the basketball quilt. A special thank you to all who bought tickets and helped raise over $800 for Frazee-Vergas Basketball Boosters.  Deb Herbst

To the Editor, I have been with the Minnesota Department of Transportation for 23 years and have had the good fortune to raise my family here in Detroit Lakes. During my career, I have been a part of many great area projects. At times, transportation projects require difficult and challenging decisions, but our primary goal is… Read More

Ask A Trooper Sgt. Jesse Grabow Question:  Last week there was an auto accident that left one adult and three children dead.  There were no seat belts or child restraints used.  Who can be held responsible in this crash?   Answer: If there is a crash, the driver is ultimately responsible for the safety of everyone in the… Read More

By Pastor Ryan Stockstrom Harvest Fellowship Church Call it nostalgia, but the other day I was pondering how being in a small town often reflects aspects of God. Take for instance, when you live in a small town; you get to know people, and people get to know you. This can be good and bad, but for… Read More