The Prairie Spy Alan “Lindy” Linda A trip out to Finn Creek for the annual celebration reminded me of several things regarding my experiences here with people of Finnish origins. Some of those  experiences I had when I moved up here in ‘73. I worked for the local Coop, which was the Co-op back when we were improperly… Read More

Chill Fishing Report Cody Hill Sunday, Aug. 21 the water temperature was 75.6 degrees at noon, and it was climbing due to no wind and lots of direct sun. With conditions being calm it was very noticeable that we were having an algae bloom on the lake we were targeting crappies. I was hoping it was… Read More

Ask A Trooper Sgt. Jesse Grabow Question: What are the laws or rules when it comes to drivers who tailgate? What can a person do to keep them from putting lives in danger? I haven’t heard or read anything for a long time about the 3 second rule, is that still a recommendation?  Answer:  Great questions, I believe… Read More

Annett (Anna) Christensen and her family wish to especially thank Jay Estenson, Alice Furey, and Heather Perrine for all the work they did behind the scenes to make Turkey Days 2022 and the Miss Frazee Pageant such a memorable event for Anna and her family. The 2021 and 2022 royalty truly treated Anna like a… Read More

Garver’s Movie Review Bob Garver I had to take a week off from the column three weeks ago when “Nope” opened at No. 1 at the domestic box office. While I’m not sorry that I gave all my attention to a wedding that weekend (shoutout to my Uncle John and new aunt Amy!), it is a… Read More

Publisher’s Perspective Chad Koenen The call of the loon and opportunity to see wiener dogs racing on the baseball field was too much to pass up the other weekend in Vergas. Each of the past two years our family vacation happened to land on the same weekend as Looney Days, which I can only attribute… Read More

The Prairie Spy Alan “Lindy” Linda “Listen, Lady Kenmore, I have here an official Appliance Bureau of Investigation warrant to search you for hidden information regarding your dalliance with Dave Lennox the Furnace!” Lady Kenmore the Dryer giggled at me and said something about me being silly because I’m never getting under her skirts. Search warrant or no… Read More

To the Editor, I watched and listened to former President Trump give his Texas CPAC speech.  The usual self aggrandizing, complaints of victimization, continued promotion of the Big Lie, name calling, bullying and lying were, as always, disturbing.  As the Magas cheered and whooped, I was reminded of something I’d heard about large crowds. When making… Read More

By Tyler Trieflaff Notes from the Chief The world of farming is ever evolving. Over the years we have implemented “new to us” strategies for the cows, crops and pastures. The most recent change for us is a new fencing system and pasture rotation.   Pasture rotation is a proven method to increase the output of the land… Read More

To the Editor, Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith have the opportunity to help alleviate a tremendous amount of nonhuman suffering by increasing funding for cultivated-meat research. For those who aren’t aware, cultivated meat is grown from animal cells, without slaughter. We can start to put the era of killing sentient beings for food behind us. The… Read More