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

Garver’s Movie Review Bob Garver With “Trap,” writer/director M. Night Shyamalan has given us a half-decent movie. By which I mean that half of it is… decent. The first half delivers the taut thriller we’ve been promised, and it’s not great or anything, but it’s reasonably suspenseful and enjoyable. And then the movie becomes garbage. Not… Read More

The Prairie Spy Alan “Lindy” Linda The origins of the words we use every day are nothing short of wonderful. The words themselves are wonderful, too, the way you suddenly see one that is right in front of you but you never noticed before. Like the word “nincompoop.” Can there be a better sounding word for what this… Read More

Ask A Trooper Sgt. Jesse Grabow Question: Hello, we took a trip to the cities this summer. While down there we came across these freeway ramp meters. I know we don’t have those in out-state Minnesota but I thought you might be able to write about it in one of your articles for anyone that travels. Thank… Read More

By Tyler Trieglaff Notes from the Chief Welp…Turkey Days 2024 has come and gone, and things went pretty well. One arrest was made, but it was not Turkey Days related. We did catch some vandals who tipped over some porta potties, the city cameras helped identify the vehicle that was responsible. We had a pretty solid presence all… Read More