By Father David Baumgartner Frazee Sacred Heart Catholic Church The Here is a thought from last week’s homily: From the fullness of the heart the mouth speaks. How hard is it to be charitable? I was having a meal with a friend. A thought crossed my mind and I censored it immediately. It was not charitable. It bordered on… Read More

Chill Fishing Report Cody Hill March has arrived for the Otter Tail County region, and it is bringing us some of the best panfish fishing in the state of Minnesota.  Game fish season closed a week ago and fish houses are in the process of being removed from the lakes, but March also means a few… Read More

Chill Fishing Report Cody Hill Another weekend of storms and a week of more storms has come and gone and for once the ten-day forecast looks like we might warm up some and stay there (NOT HOLDING MY BREATH).  This past weekend we were scouting for a tournament instead of a traditional customer trip.  The mindset… Read More

By Msgr. David  Baumgartner Sacred Heart Catholic Church Here is a thought from last week’s homily: Patience in this scripture (Love is patient) is like the man who is wronged and who has it easily in his power to avenge himself and who yet will not do it. A priest once commented to me that death either heals… Read More

To the Editor, I am the chair of the Viking Library System Board of Directors and also serve on the Pelican Rapids Public Library Board. VLS is one of Minnesota’s 12 regional public library systems.  VLS serves the six member counties of Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Pope, Stevens and Traverse and 11 member libraries within those counties. The… Read More

The Prairie Spy Alan “Lindy” Linda With all the attention police are getting all across the country, perhaps I can kick in some of my experiences. I have Paula with me in my old, souped-up Chevy. It’s 1965. She’s a nurse, just finished a night shift. I had just picked her up after my band gig, and although… Read More

Publisher’s Perspective Chad Koenen We all have those people we love to hate—the ones who know your weakness and do everything they can to rub your nose in your shortcomings.  After spending most of my Monday and Tuesday digging out from what seemed to be at least 2 feet of snow, even though the National… Read More

Ask A Trooper Sgt. Jesse Grabow Question: I am a new parent and I am not sure if I am doing this child car seat thing properly. Is there somewhere I can go to find out if I am doing it right? Thank you. Answer: Congratulations on parenthood! I know the feeling and there will only be more… Read More

To the Editor,  I love this community and try to respect others property. I am a resident who lives on Fourth Street SE and take care of my own property such as mowing, raking and snow cleaning. I do it the way I want it, but that does not mean it’s a turn around for everyone…. Read More

To the Editor, This week, Senate Republicans passed a bill that immediately pays off the state’s $1.2 billion in Unemployment Insurance (UI) debt to the federal government and replenishes the UI reserve account. The total amount of this bill is $2.73 billion. This debt has accrued interest for far too long, and it’s high-time we take care of this…. Read More