Chill Fishing Report Cody Hill This past weekend the Red River Boat Show took place and that is a sign that the short-lived ice fishing season will not be lasting forever and in Minnesota seasons are starting to near the end. Some important dates to think about in Minnesota are coming up and they are February… Read More
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Short lived ice fishing season is nearing an end
Published on February 10, 2022 at 11:47am EST Chad Koenen| Author: Chad Koenen
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Supper is a sure thing at least
Published on February 10, 2022 at 11:43am EST Chad Koenen| Author: Chad Koenen
0The Prairie Spy Alan “Lindy” Linda Last week, you got the news about someone new in my life, someone that, in the local community, has me and her together in what is to me a new group description: Item. As in: We’re now An Item. “Are you and he an item?” (Fortunately for me The Item answered… Read More
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Licorice Pizza gets a ‘B’
Published on February 10, 2022 at 11:42am EST Chad Koenen| Author: Chad Koenen
0Garver’s Movie Review Bob Garver There were no new wide movie releases this past weekend, and I can’t say I blame the studios given that a snowstorm kept much of the East Coast indoors. Outside of the COVID era, I think this is the farthest down the weekly box office chart I’ve ever had to go… Read More
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Tips for staying safe when a vehicle breaks down
Published on February 10, 2022 at 11:42am EST Chad Koenen| Author: Chad Koenen
0Ask A Trooper Sgt. Jesse Grabow Question: Sometimes while I am traveling I’ve noticed a set of reflective triangles out behind a semi? Can I use those on my personal passenger car if it were to break down? Any advice is appreciated. Answer: The best thing to do is make sure your vehicle is off the traveled portion… Read More
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Are fuzzy steering wheel covers legal?
Published on February 2, 2022 at 1:49pm EST Chad Koenen| Author: Chad Koenen
0Ask A Trooper Sgt. Jesse Grabow Question: It’s so cold in the winter, I am thinking about getting one of those fuzzy steering wheel covers. I think they will help keep my hands warm while driving. But my question is, are they legal? Answer: Steering wheel covers are legal. A quick reminder though – it’s always the driver’s… Read More
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Chill fishing report for Jan. 27
Published on February 2, 2022 at 1:46pm EST Chad Koenen| Author: Chad Koenen
0Chill Fishing Report Cody Hill Sunday morning when I started my vehicle it read -27 outside temperature and the first thing that I thought was hole hopping was not going to be an option for the husband wife team that I had for the day. When mobility is restricted, paying a little closer attention to where you… Read More
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Smeone who is Some One
Published on February 2, 2022 at 1:44pm EST Chad Koenen| Author: Chad Koenen
0The Prairie Spy Alan “Lindy” Linda As this particular bit of my experience in human relationships unfolds, it occurs to me that you may be interested in knowing that I’ve met Someone. And, in the terms used by acquaintances to somewhat properly describe what is going on between us, we’ve become An Item. No. This Someone’s not a new… Read More
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Our faith is much more important than a lamp shade
Published on February 2, 2022 at 1:44pm EST Chad Koenen| Author: Chad Koenen
0By Msgr. David Baumgartner Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Frazee Here is a thought from last week’s bulletin, The seventh jar is here in your midst, upon this altar. My mother moved into senior housing on Monday, Jan. 24. She is moving from a two bedroom apartment to a two bedroom apartment. The new one is a little smaller. She… Read More
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Redeeming Love leaves a lot to be desired
Published on February 2, 2022 at 1:42pm EST Chad Koenen| Author: Chad Koenen
0Garver’s Movie Review Bob Garver “Redeeming Love” is a cross between a Christian movie, a mushy romance, and a demented exploitation film. This might sound like an intriguing combination, but the genres do not go well together, nor do they result in an entertaining trainwreck. On top of my many, many complaints about this movie, it… Read More
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More information is needed regarding trapping story
Published on January 25, 2022 at 3:56pm EST Chad Koenen| Author: Chad Koenen
0To the Editor, This letter is in response to the article “Learning to live on three legs” that was published on Jan. 11, 2022. The article is about Amanda Femling’s dog that was caught in a trap on her “neighbors” property and ended up having to have his leg amputated. She indicates that the purpose for… Read More