To the Editor, In recent weeks, my office has received an overwhelming number of emails and phone calls from constituents who are strongly opposed to the new Minnesota state flag. Though the design itself is a concern to many, the greater disappointment lies with the severe lack of consensus it received from Minnesotans.   The new state… Read More

The Prairie Spy Alan “Lindy” Linda There are several seasonal subjects about which I have written. Wood ticks. Fishing opener. Deer hunting. Those are just a few. Perhaps it is ego; perhaps it is lack of faith; whatever it is, first columns about those subjects are columns which I don’t think I can improve. Here is another:… Read More

Ask A Trooper Sgt. Jesse Grabow Question: I heard you on the radio the other day. You were talking about new, young drivers have some restrictions on their driver’s license. You mentioned something about a parent being able to take their license away. Could you explain more about that?   Answer:  Yes, I can. I was talking about… Read More

Recently my mother, LuCille Skauge, passed away while residing at the Willow Creek Assisted Living facility in Henning, just shy of her 98th birthday.  My wife Cindy and I would like to take this opportunity to say thank you to the Director, Lisa Augustus, and to all of the staff there who took such good… Read More

To the Editor,   The Lakes Region Arts Council recently announced the Mentorship Program Applications are open for all students who are interested in mentoring with an artist who works in their craft. If you know of a young person who perhaps hopes to perform or work in the arts, please encourage him/her to apply.  The… Read More

Henning Happenings Chad Koenen I’m not sure about you but it seemed like the holidays really snuck up on me this year. Maybe it was the warmer-than-usual weather throughout the month of December and the lack of snow for Christmas, but regardless of the reason, Christmas and New Years was gone in the blink of… Read More

The Prairie Spy Alan “Lindy” Linda A few years ago, I wrote and complained about men not getting equal time on television. It seemed like everything on the screen concerned the weaker sex and a secretly embarrassing tendency to develop feminine itch. If it wasn’t two very attractive young women calmly discussing an itch, then it was one… Read More

Ask A Trooper Sgt. Jesse Grabow Question: I have a question about people who are driving for food deliveries and ride-hailing app services using their personal vehicle. Are they supposed to have commercial insurance or any other special type of insurance? Back in the ‘80s, I was working as an owner/operator using my personal vehicle and was… Read More

The Prairie Spy Alan “Lindy” Linda It’s time to write my New Year’s resolutions.  Let’s do ones that have a good chance of success, like: I’m not going to father any more children. I know, I know. I’m really old. However. By definition, it is a legitimate resolution, and I list it in good faith. Fat chance I’ll blow… Read More

Ask A Trooper Sgt. Jesse Grabow Question: I am applying for a new job that will have questions about my driving record. Can I visit with someone from Law Enforcement to get a copy of that?   Answer: No, this is not something that Law Enforcement agencies can provide.   If you want to know what employers and insurers… Read More