The Prairie Spy Alan “Lindy” Linda It was early summer, one of the very first 80-plus-degree days, and by 4:00 that afternoon, I’d had one service call too many. One too many dairy farmers who thought there was something wrong with his milk bulk tank. Refrigerated bulk tanks, for those of you who are not familiar with… Read More

Garver’s Movie Review Bob Garver I was on vacation two weekends ago, so I missed the chance to review this movie when it nearly took down “Deadpool & Wolverine” for the No. 1 spot at the box office. Two weeks later, the film has dropped to #3, but it still outperformed everything that opened this past… Read More

By Tyler Trieglaff Notes from the Chief Notes from the Farm…Well, things on the farm have finally slowed down. We are making a few repairs on the hay cutters then cleaning them up for winter storage. All the pastures are hanging in there and this year is one of the best pasture years I can remember.   Daily… Read More

The Prairie Spy Alan “Lindy” Linda My mother was born in North Dakota, in the middle of The Great Depression, at a time when it was “Root hog or die.” Times were tough. Banks were failing. Drought was everywhere, and then the grasshoppers came. “My job was to watch the bunch of turkeys we were raising,” said my… Read More

Ask A Trooper Sgt. Jesse Grabow Question: I heard the Minnesota State Patrol got a new design for your patches and squad cars. Can you talk about that?   Answer: You are correct. For the first time in more than 50 years, the Minnesota State Patrol has a new look.   Last year when the Minnesota Legislature approved a… Read More

Garver’s Movie Review Bob Garver “Alien: Romulus” started out at a disadvantage with me because I haven’t liked any of the “Alien” films that came before it. I’m not just talking about the heavily-maligned third and fourth installments from the 90’s, the “Predator” crossovers from the 2000’s, or the uneven Michael Fassbender arc of the 2010’s…. Read More

By Tyler Trieglaff Notes from the Chief Friday, Aug. 9 5:13 p.m. Report of a young child walking on St Hwy 87. Child was back to their residence by the time officer got to the area. 9:07 p.m. Report of a sexual assault that happened in Frazee in April. 10:54 p.m. Report of a sexual assault that happened in Frazee. Saturday,… Read More

By Becker County  Master Gardners Special to the Forum Order spring flowering bulbs to plant later this month or next. Water them thoroughly after planting. Unless there is ample rainfall, continue watering every couple weeks so they develop good roots before winter.  Mulch them once the soil freezes. The longer you wait to plant your bulbs, the less… Read More

To the Editor, Needless to say, it has been quite a month. We began with family and friends and excitement as we celebrated Independence Day. And I want to thank all the servicemembers, first responders, farmers, and small business owners who made the holiday fun, relaxing, and safe for all of us.  But then, the nation was… Read More

By Tyler Trieglaff Notes from the Chief Notes from the Farm…The summer farming is sort of at a plateau for us. The last 2 acres to bale will be up soon even though it may not be the highest quality hay.   Some pieces of hay ground need to be cut to control the weeds and promote a… Read More