Artist Ruth Hanson will conduct a two-day painting workshop featuring Independent Layering using Acrylic paints, collage, and graphic images to create a multi-layered artwork on Watercolor Paper on Thursday June 25 from 5:30-7:30 p.m., and Saturday June 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Space is limited so please call to RSVP by June 18…. Read More

By Jessica Carlson Otter Tail County Master Gardener Volunteer After a long spring, many Minnesota gardeners are finally seeing the reward for their patience. Annuals are beginning to fill out containers, perennials are coming into bloom, and roses are starting to put on their seasonal display. The garden seems to finally be settling into the growing season. A simple… Read More

Alan Linda The Prairie Spy My family in the past has had its share of contact with somewhat famous people, if by famous we’re talking about outlaws.  One such legend includes my Uncle Hugh, who had a farm in NE Iowa that bordered on some caves, where it was rumored that Jesse James and his gang hid… Read More

Jesse Grabow Ask a Trooper Question: I saw last article talking about motorcycles. I know there was a new law last year about lane splitting. Can you write about that? Answer: Lane splitting and lane filtering was legal in Minnesota as of July 1, 2025. Motorists and motorcyclists need to be aware of this new law and… Read More

Working in a farm successor as part of a retirement plan To the Editor, Are you one of the many farmers without an identified farm successor? Purdue University says that’s around 75 percent, and about half expect nonfamily members to take over. A gradual shift of responsibilities and ownership, plus an extended mentoring period, can help ensure… Read More

Landmark center Welcome to summer and congratulations to all the Henning graduates from the Class of 2026. Wishing you the best as you move forward in your new life adventures. The Landmark Center invites you to attend our annual meeting, scheduled for Wednesday, June 10 at 5 p.m. Help us celebrate our 17th year with new… Read More

The Prairie Spy It is the very essence of yours and my humanity that we have been given the gift of emotion. From gladness to sadness, and back again, that is our gift. My past experiences have covered a lot of emotional territory. I remember back to when I went to my brother’s oldest daughter’s wedding…. Read More

By Jessica Carlson Otter Tail County Master Gardener Many of us feel that a beautiful yard and garden demand more time than we can spare, especially with work, family, and daily responsibilities pulling us in every direction. It’s natural to wonder if gardening is something that must wait for “someday.” Even with a busy schedule, you can… Read More

The Prairie Spy Alan “Lindy” Linda The year was 1969. I guess you can rightly say I survived Vietnam, although at the time, after I got home, and once in a while even now, I have to wonder. This you’re about to read? I call it:  “I remember.” I remember stepping off a jet airliner in Danang, stiff-legged… Read More

Ask A Trooper Sgt. Jesse Grabow Question: In my community and on my daily commute I encounter two roundabouts each morning, others that I work with will encounter three roundabouts in less than five minutes. Please use your platform to remind drivers how to safely and properly use a roundabout. I see, almost on a daily basis,… Read More