Garver’s Movie Review Bob Garver In a weekend that I could have sworn would be dominated by family-friendly franchise fare “Freakier Friday,” it was R-rated horror movie “Weapons” pulling off the upset. What happened here? I know stars Julia Garner and Josh Brolin have important roles in the MCU, but were they such draws without Garner… Read More
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‘Weapons’ surprises box office, big hit with fans
Published on August 19, 2025 at 1:13pm EDT frazeevergas| Author: frazeevergas
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Stretching the limits of the English language
Published on August 19, 2025 at 1:12pm EDT frazeevergas| Author: frazeevergas
0Publisher’s Perspective Chad Koenen Summer vacation is a great reminder of the simpler things in life. There are family trips, extra time with your kids and a chance to enjoy some additional daylight after work. Summer vacation is also an annual reminder that many of us have no idea what the younger generation is doing… Read More
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Downtown showdown: The Turkey Days Bear, parking fails of festivals past
Published on August 12, 2025 at 4:20pm EDT frazeevergas| Author: frazeevergas
0By Tyler Trieglaff Notes from the Chief Notes from the Chief…As you saw from last week’s report, Turkey Days went off pretty well. I told you I was going to talk about other Turkey Days from the past, so here we go. About five years ago, there was a car that decided to take the shortcut and… Read More
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Now you know
Published on August 12, 2025 at 4:19pm EDT frazeevergas| Author: frazeevergas
0The Prairie Spy Alan “Lindy” Linda The term “mad as a hatter” predates Lewis Carroll’s character in Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. (Where it was used.) It refers to the 18th and 19th-century hat-making industry win England, where hatters used a mercury nitrate to treat fur, exposing the workers to toxic fumes that caused mercury poisoning. This condition… Read More
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Cancellation of Grain Belt Express threatens energy reliability and affordability
Published on August 12, 2025 at 4:18pm EDT frazeevergas| Author: frazeevergas
0By Cora Hoffer senior policy associate, Center for Rural Affairs Energy affordability and reliability are being threatened in rural America, with costly consequences for families, farmers, and small-town economies. On July 23, the U.S. Department of Energy rescinded a $4.9 billion federal loan guarantee for a new high-voltage transmission line designed to deliver power across the Midwest, including low-cost… Read More
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What happens in Washington is about to hit your hometown
Published on August 12, 2025 at 4:18pm EDT frazeevergas| Author: frazeevergas
0By Steven Bradley author of Subverting the Republic The U.S. Supreme Court is about to take up Louisiana v. Callais (No. 24-109), a case that may seem far removed from your local city council, school board, or county commission but don’t be fooled. The outcome of this case could shape how political power is carved up in… Read More
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‘The Bad Guys 2’has humor but also habitual sequel issues
Published on August 12, 2025 at 4:18pm EDT frazeevergas| Author: frazeevergas
0Garver’s Movie Review Bob Garver I have fond memories of “The Bad Guys” from 2022. The opening scene was an extended “Pulp Fiction” reference, which I was not expecting to see in an animated kids’ movie. It put me in a good mood for the rest of the movie, which was standard “villains eventually learn to… Read More
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Backdrop of Earth-828 boosts ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’
Published on August 6, 2025 at 1:39pm EDT frazeevergas| Author: frazeevergas
0Garver’s Movie Review Bob Garver The “First Steps” part of the title of the new “Fantastic Four” movie is misleading. We don’t see the superhero quartet take their first steps, not as changed individuals and not as a team. The movie takes place four years after a space anomaly altered the DNA of astronauts Reed “Mister… Read More
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Turkey Days crowds well mannered
Published on August 6, 2025 at 1:38pm EDT frazeevergas| Author: frazeevergas
0By Officer Scott Luhman Notes from the Frazee PD Notes from the Officer…Turkey Days has passed and I’m glad to report we had no major issues. We would like to thank everyone for following the rules and allowing everyone to enjoy Turkey Days safely. We just had one person at the dance that over did a bit… Read More
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Temper tantrums and stress
Published on August 6, 2025 at 1:37pm EDT frazeevergas| Author: frazeevergas
0By Ruth Koehler Special to the Forum There she sat: My sister at 8 years old on our rocking chair, pumping her legs up and down as she cried and screamed. We didn’t know what set her off as our family watched her carry on. It must have been dramatic since I can still see it in my… Read More