By Tyler Trieglaff Notes from the Chief Holy cow you are getting spoiled with me writing several weeks in a row.  I haven’t heard any complaints from the Rochert Stalker and I hope to keep it that way.   Life on the farm is moving along. We have decided to sell our calves that we… Read More

Publisher’s Perspective Chad Koenen Is there anything quite like a good old fashioned snow day? As many school districts across the state swap snow days for e-learning days, the excitement of a snow day or two hour late start is being lost for our new generation of youth. Last week was a perfect example as… Read More

The Prairie Spy Alan “Lindy” Linda A man, a miss, A car a curve. He kissed the miss, And missed the curve.   I’m sure that Burma Shave actually saved some lives.  People laughed and  were more careful!  It was a REAL “service” to America , even though it was an advertisement and it was… Read More

Ask A Trooper Sgt. Jesse Grabow Question: I have a buddy who drives around with a scanner in his vehicle. He says because he has a ham radio license it’s legal, is that true? Answer: Your friend is correct. Peace officers, the State Patrol, and people with an amateur radio license issued by the Federal… Read More

Tucker Henderson Reporter The title “Founder” of New York Mills can be postulated upon a number of people. Many may think of the early Dr. Henry Van Aernam, Olcot Boardman, or George Cornwell, who were the three main men who established the New York Mills Company in 1872. Others may say that those such as… Read More

Stories In The Rear View Mirror Delta Daggett I was lucky enough to grow up in a safe, small town in a neighborhood with good friends.  The Graham family was on one side: Marietta, Karen, Eddie, and Lou who was just a baby. The Harmers (Roger and Linda) were across the street. Eva Rae Rasmussen… Read More

Garver’s Movie Review Bob Garver It has been well-established that “Spider-Man: No Way Home” dominated the box office over the Christmas and New Year weekends, with “Sing 2” putting in a strong showing at number two. After that came a cluster of also-rans, none of which did particularly well critically or commercially. Rather than single… Read More

5 years ago January 12, 2017 Frazee-Vergas Forum Stephanie Winjum started her new job with the Frazee-Vergas School District with the start of the New Year. The daughter of John and Jacki Graham grew up in Frazee and now lives in Perham with her husband Mike, who owns the Dairy Queen in Yellow Jacket country…. Read More

Ask A Trooper Sgt. Jesse Grabow Question: My wife slid off the state highway this morning. She came to a stop in the median ditch, unhurt but rattled – only needing to be pulled out. When she called me I told her to call the State Patrol and stay in the car until you arrived…. Read More

By Tyler Trieglaff Notes from the Chief Well, I spoke too soon as was pointed out to me last Friday. I was in the local lumber yard buying more heat tape and insulation for under my new abode as the water line decided to freeze up again.  Someone had to get smart and tell me… Read More