The Prairie Spy Alan “Lindy” Linda Rainbowe and I were looking out the window the other day, watching it snow when it’s almost May, remarking that it would likely only be summer if and when Hell freezes over. As we were talking about whether or not it would or would not, I was reminded of the following, which… Read More

Publisher’s Perspective Chad Koenen As a parent I have something I need to get off my chest—I sometimes lie to my children. It’s not always intentional.  After all, it’s my job to pass on the lessons I learned as a child, even if the theories have been proven to be false.  You see, some little white… Read More

Father Baumgartner Here is a thought from last week’s homily:  To continue with the image – God has made us like colored pencils, to be the color of beauty in the world. Where there is haltered, we color the world with love; injury, pardon; doubt, faith; despair, hope; light, darkness. I have been aware lately of… Read More

Ask A Trooper Sgt. Jesse Grabow Question: I spend a fair amount of time on the road and I see a lot of driver’s on their cell phones. What are you guys doing about it? Answer: Right now, to help change dangerous driving behaviors, law enforcement agencies statewide are participating in a distracted driving enforcement campaign April 1… Read More

Garver’s Movie Review Bob Garver “The Lost City” is the kind of movie that looks like it was a lot more fun for the actors to film than it is for the audience to watch. Sandra Bullock and Channing Tatum got to spend time in each other’s company, goofing around in a comedy in the jungle… Read More

Stories in the Rear View Mirror Delta Daggett I have been writing about Frazee and my experiences in growing up and what we did in those days.  A few have contacted me that sharing my youth with the Forum subscribers has jogged their memories of what they did in their youth. Some of us have reached… Read More

From my desk Bob Williams One of the first questions I got from someone outside of the Frazee-Vergas area after taking over editor duties here was, “There can’t be a lot going on over there to report on, is there?” On the contrary, there is plenty to report and one thing that has really stood out to… Read More

The Prairie Spy Alan “Lindy” Linda As if it isn’t bad enough that this winter of 21-22 has come at us time and again with a kick-butt-and-take-no-hostages attitude, it now seems determined to last forever. Driveways all over are shrieking their outrage. Sidewalks scream obscenities, demand better shovels more often. Vehicles drink more and demand less salt… Read More

Ask A Trooper Sgt. Jesse Grabow Question: I have heard some talk about HEAT patrols that the State Patrol is a part of. Can you explain what this is? Answer: HEAT stands for Highway Enforcement for Aggressive Traffic (HEAT). Motorists will see a significant State Patrol presence on freeways around the state through August as troopers focus on… Read More

We are so happy with the turnout at the benefit. Words do not express all the Thank You’s we owe you for your generosity. Your support (spiritually, emotionally, and financially) is so appreciated, but more than anything, your love is lifting us up.  This rocky road we are traveling is easier to walk with the support… Read More