Garver’s Movie Review Bob Garver 2016’s “Moana” is probably my favorite animated Disney movie of the modern era. I have plenty of nice things to say about “Frozen,” “Zootopia,” “Encanto,” and several others, but “Moana,” with its timelessly-relatable main character, sharp physical comedy, and multiple memorable songs, puts it just a coir above the competition. When… Read More

By Tyler Trieglaff Notes from the Chief Notes from the Chief…Well, I think it is safe to say that winter is finally here. That little snow before Thanksgiving caught us all by surprise I would say. I think it is safe to put the plow on the pickup although we haven’t moved much snow in the farmyard… Read More

The Prairie Spy Alan “Lindy” Linda This isn’t a column for everyone; it’s about air filters. Air filters bring with them very little humor, well, except for the times new home owners—some of whom had been in their home for a couple of years or more—have proudly shown me their furnace. Those were humorous. More than once, as… Read More

Ask A Trooper Sgt. Jesse Grabow Question: Winter is here. Can talk about tire safety and how a person can tell if their tires are still good?   Answer: Winter season is a good time to remind motorists about the importance of installing and maintaining good tires. Tires must be able to carry your vehicle’s weight and grip… Read More

By Becker CountyMaster Gardeners Poinsettias are among the easiest holiday plants to grow. First, you must choose a healthy one, and get it home without suffering any cold damage. It should be wrapped well, then transported in a heated vehicle, not left in the car while you do other shopping. Cut the bottom of the… Read More

To the Editor, The mental health crisis is something that I hear about every day. Here in Minnesota, like in much of the United States, we are facing significant challenges when it comes to mental health, particularly in our rural communities. About one in five adults in our state experience a mental health condition each year,… Read More

To the Editor, When it comes to running a successful small business, providing a great product or service is only half the battle. Whether you’re selling handcrafted products, offering professional services, or running a local shop, knowing who your potential customers are—and how to reach them—can make all the difference in your business’s success. What is a… Read More

By Tyler Trieglaff Notes from the Chief I better write a column this week as I got jumped for my small article last week. It wasn’t the Rochert Stalker who was giving me a bad time, it was her mother! I told her that sometimes the words don’t flow off the keyboard or sometimes I just don’t… Read More

The Prairie Spy Alan “Lindy” Linda “We who are about to die salute you.” That was what the gladiators said to the Emperor of Rome as they assembled in front of the royal box seats in the Roman Colosseum. And they were. About to die, that is. Beginning somewhere around 200 BC, fights to the death replaced the… Read More

By Tyler Trieglaff Notes from the Chief Friday, Nov. 8 9:29 a.m. Report of a package missing after it was delivered. Package was delivered next door by mistake. 10:27 a.m. Business reporting a bad check. Saturday, Nov. 9 1:50 p.m. Report of a possible suicidal juvenile male. All was ok. 5:05 p.m. Report of a stray dog. 6:05 p.m. Traffic stop for stop… Read More