The Prairie Spy Alan “Lindy” Linda   People tying their shoelaces wrong forces me to rewrite a column that I’ve already done but cannot find. (Google Drive has without doubt the worst search engine ever!)  I can’t find it. So I’ll do one again. I don’t know how I learned to tie my shoes The Correct Way, but… Read More

By Bev Johnson Master Gardener Two years ago, Bunkey bought one of those “super saver” packs of spring flowering bulbs guaranteed hardy, from a magazine ad. This spring he discovered why buying locally or from a well-established nursery is actually cheaper in the long run. Last spring, every bulb blossomed, and his garden was beautiful. This year,… Read More

To the Editor, I am curious to know if Willow Creek Senior Living could integrate a childcare center. This is certainly something needed in town, and they could both enrich each other’s lives tremendously. This would increase revenue however, will the state/county allow a dual license? Who will run it? Something to ponder. It is just… Read More

Landmark Center Dan Broten There are still a few spaces left for acrylic painting workshop by Patricia Wahl this Saturday, Sept. 30 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Landmark Center. Participants will create an 11×14” VanGough combination of Starry Night and Sunflower paintings using Acrylic Paint on canvas with step by step instruction… Read More

By Bev Johnson Master Gardener Cooler weather and shorter days are an indication that gardeners need to get fall chores started. One of the most important jobs is removing all the weeds. Letting even one stay means a hundred of them to deal with next summer. There should be at least 6 weeks before the first hard… Read More

Ask A Trooper Sgt. Jesse Grabow Question: I know it’s discouraged, but is it actually illegal for students to stand on a school bus while it is moving?   Answer: Minnesota state law says no person shall stand in a school bus when the bus is in motion. In addition the aisle and emergency exit of a school… Read More

By Bob Garver Special to the Advocate “A Haunting in Venice” is director/star Kenneth Branagh’s third go-around as Agatha Christie-penned detective Hercule Poirot. The other two were 2017’s “Murder on the Orient Express” and 2022’s “Death on the Nile.” “A Haunting in Venice” comes barely a year and a half after the latter film, though the turnaround… Read More

Landmark Center Dan Broten A few spaces remaining for Patricia Wahl Acrylic Painting workshop at the Landmark Center on Saturday, Sept. 30 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.  This is your chance to create a unique 11×14” canvas Painting based on VanGough Starry Night and Sunflower paintings, with step by step instruction. No prior experience… Read More

The Prairie Spy Alan “Lindy” Linda Parenting has sure changed since my generation were kids. Most of what our parents threatened to do to us for punishment back in the fifties would now involve half the local social services bureau, along with some emergency responders, the police, and the fire department. And now? It’s all “time out” and… Read More

To the Editor, The framers of our nation’s “by the people” pledge leading to our election process made a critical error in defining qualifications to run for president that is …be a natural born citizen of the United States, be at least 35 years old and been a resident for 14 years. Of course, they couldn’t… Read More