The Prairie Spy Alan “Lindy” Linda The GossipBox Café, on these dragged-out miserable and muddy days between winter and summer, packs the coffee crowd in at ten and two. Let’s listen in on these coffee-cup ten o’clock farmers: “Who’s buying coffee?” “If’n the sun don’t come out today, I’m calling the auctioneer and puttin’ the whole shebang on the block.”… Read More

Just a few months into the second term and already chaos reigns supreme. While the Oligarchs play around with the very basic tools of our democracy, millions of our people, Republicans and Democrats alike plus the unaffiliated, are facing an unknown future financially, medically, and basic living necessities like safe food, safe water, safe living… Read More

The Prairie Spy Alan “Lindy” Linda The arrival in the mail of the large white envelopes filled with the pretty blue papers marked “important property tax information enclosed” is not the highlight of anyone’s day. It’s not even the best of a worst day.  This eighty acres on which I live went up in value $100,000.00. That’s just… Read More

Library Happenings Henning School In today’s fast-paced world, many parents find themselves balancing demanding careers, household responsibilities, and personal commitments. Despite the pressures of modern life, hardworking parents can serve as the cornerstone for instilling a strong work ethic in their children teaching them about perseverance, discipline, and the value of hard work and this… Read More

To tbe Editor, Minnesotans’ access to health care, more specifically eye care in new and meaningful ways for communities of all sizes, is at a crossroads at the State Capitol, and your input is necessary. Currently, in the Minnesota Legislature, SF 1144/HF 1011 would modernize the scope of practice for optometrists to use their knowledge and training… Read More

Ask A Trooper Sgt. Jesse Grabow Question: What is a safe routine when backing up using the mirrors in conjunction with the vehicle’s backup camera? Answer: Backing up is not allowed on freeways or expressways, except for emergency vehicles on duty. Backing up on public roads can result in a charge of reckless or careless driving. If you… Read More

Library Happenings Henning School In a world where technology often competes for children’s attention, we need to be reminded of the immeasurable value of reading with children. While children may be drawn to screens, the experience of sharing a book creates a powerful bond and opens doors to learning in ways that go beyond passive… Read More

By Bev Johnson Master Gardener This is the time of year the growers introduce their new plants. If it is a brand-new perennial, let it hang around for 2 or 3 years to be sure it stands up to its promise. It may not be as winter hardy or as unusual or as attractive as advertised… Read More

By Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach I recently held a telephone town hall, and nearly 14,000 people tuned in for an update on what I have been working on and what’s been happening in D.C. I also answered some great questions about things concerning the people of the 7th District. It was great to learn from those who… Read More

The Prairie Spy Alan “Lindy” Linda I know some stuff about apple trees. Fifty years of stuff, to be exact. Just the last few days, people have been asking me: “What do I do with my apple trees, because….” They’re three or four or, or, or years old, and have never been pruned. They’ve never had apples, and they’re… Read More