The Prairie Spy Alan “Lindy” Linda There was a time when, after living here on my own for some time,  The Young Girls (who are now not “Old” but kind of “Less Young.”) gathered here at the house. They seemed totally united in their purpose. Their target? Date codes on food. It rapidly became a contest to see… Read More

Ask A Trooper Sgt. Jesse Grabow Question: I was recently issued a citation and it states “tires extending beyond fenders” – I have a clarification question on the statute listed, 169.734 It states, “Every passenger automobile shall have fenders, or other devices, that are designed to prevent, as far as practicable, water, dirt, or other material being… Read More

The friends of Cora Kay Wiirre would like to say thank you to friends, derby drivers, and the community for the prayers and support we’ve received during this time. Words cannot express how grateful we are for everything. Momma Cora’s passing was a great shock and we didn’t know what to do or where to start… Read More

To the Editor, There are 4,000 AM radio stations across the country – and over 300 of those stations are right here in Minnesota. Listeners turn to AM radio for everything from high school scores to crop reports to news and weather. In fact, during a weather emergency like a wildfire or a tornado, AM radio… Read More

To the Editor, With all the political garbage drowning out the really significant events needing constant attention and action it is heartening to get a glimpse of real diplomacy and future planning from our leadership. Thank you Joe. Regular and visible meetings with world leaders, bringing forth legislation designed to help those in many areas of… Read More

The Prairie Spy Alan “Lindy” Linda Men are trouble shooters by nature, by design, by, well any trouble somewhere else, and not with us. Step aside. Let me fix that. Whether we know it or not…and we usually don’t….it’s one of the things about us that drives women crazy. With which we drive women crazy. It’s in our nature…. Read More

Ask A Trooper Sgt. Jesse Grabow Question: I work for a street department and we had a question come up on the safety committee about how far away an exhaust pipe has to be from a window.   We have some trucks that have a hot box on the back that we use in the winter to… Read More

Landmark Center Dan Broten The annual corn and brat feed is scheduled for this Friday, Aug. 25 at the Landmark Center from 5-7 p.m. Join us for a free-will meal including fresh sweet corn, grilled brats, chips, and a beverage, silent auction items, custom quilt raffle, Live music by Wes-Tone featuring A.L., and root beer floats… Read More

The Prairie Spy Alan “Lindy” Linda As it turns out, “duct” tape was originally manufactured back in the late 30s and early 40s for the U.S. Army to use. It had no name at first, but it soon became known as “duck” tape. The reasons for that are not clear, but one possibility is that since this… Read More

Ask A Trooper Sgt. Jesse Grabow Question: Hello, I am part of a group sponsoring a family from the Ukraine.  They arrived a couple weeks ago and we have met with the state offices to get them lined up with social security numbers, work permits, etc. The husband and wife both have current driver licenses from Ukraine. … Read More