• “How do I know my ballot will be counted?” • “Is my polling place safe and secure? • “How does absentee or mail-in voting work anyway?” • “How do we prevent voter fraud?” • “Who actually keeps our votes secure?” On Friday, Oct 2, at 3 p.m. at VFW Post 3289 in New York… Read More

The prairie spy Although we all hope for the “good old days,”  meaning, those days when people could be people and behave accordingly, perhaps those days weren’t all that good. Here are some of the medications we used to take a hundred or so years ago. They’re not listed in any order, because all of… Read More

Question: I am serving in the military and my driver’s license is about to expire. I am not sure when I will be able to get it renewed. What are my options?   Answer: As an active duty U.S. military, Peace Corps or foreign service member who had a valid, unexpired Minnesota driver’s license or… Read More

By Bre Harris Otter Tail County Master Gardener It’s mid-September, the gardening season is winding down quickly, and I, for one, am ready to start packing it all up. The birds are fattening up on dried sunflower heads, the tomatoes are slowing down, and I’ve picked, watered, weeded and battled bugs. It’s been another fruitful… Read More

To the Editor, Every thriving small town has one thing in common: people who are willing to step up, invest their time, and work alongside others to make their community better. Strong leaders don’t just keep good work moving forward. They inspire others, build momentum, and help shape a brighter future for everyone. However, communities… Read More

Misinformation To the Editor, To the constituents of District 4, I just wanted to drop a note for you all to beware of any misinformation that tends to circulate during election seasons. For example, a couple weeks ago there was a letter to the editor published regarding the “help” of republican party legislators “helping” or… Read More

The prairie spy I shouted at Lt. S., my first officer, who is in charge of a lot of stuff. “Lt. S!”  “Lt. S!” “What’s wrong with our ship?” (Our ship to which I am referring is The Big Red House Rocket Ship, riding in which we have been making our steady way around the… Read More

Question: I have a question about the lawful thing to do in regards to a school bus with lights flashing. If I am driving down a two-lane street with no stop sign and approaching an intersection with a cross street. A bus approaches from the cross street (my left) and stops somewhere before the intersection… Read More

Kelsey Wulf Otter Tail County Master Gardener One of my favorite things about visiting friends who have fantastic gardens or a robust collection of house plants, is the ability to bring a little part of their greenery home with me. Many plants will quite happily root from a small cutting and, given enough time, bloom… Read More

By Jesse Grabow Ask a Trooper Question: I saw in one of your recent articles talking about stopping for a school bus. In the article you stated, “Motorists are not required to stop for a bus if the bus is on the opposite side of a separated roadway (median, etc.) — but they should remain… Read More