Sports are a big part of the lives of my children. Whether it’s playing softball in the summer, volleyball in the fall, basketball in the winter, or just coming up with random games in the yard, we always seem to find ourselves getting into our competitive spirit for fun. As our children get older they have… Read More

Since Rainbowe has gotten into poison ivy here on the farm–and in the process, rubbed some of it off on me–this is going to be about medical treatment. She got into it bad enough that tomorrow she’s going to the doctor. But now, judging by the apocalyptic pustules erupting on her arms, I’m going to have… Read More

To the Editor, Perhaps you have heard of the infighting in the Otter Tail County Republicans since the Caucus in February. Some of the leaders may have committed election fraud by adding to the delegates and alternates after caucus night. Only those who were voted delegates and alternates on caucus night are reported to the State… Read More

I’m not quite sure where summer has gone, but believe it or not we are already in the middle part of July. It seems like this summer has been insanely busy with events, activities and just places to be each day.  I’m not sure if this year in necessarily more busy than in the past, or… Read More

What was life like before? It occurred to me that at my age, I’m rapidly becoming one of the fewer and fewer people left who experienced life before Before what, you say? Well, lots of things weren’t around when I was growing up. I’m also becoming one of the few who grew up on a small family… Read More

Over the years, I’ve seen some pretty miserable weather. Beyond a doubt, winter weather has produced the most memorable temperatures, but summer can do it, too. Summer might be in second place, but. Just check the picture. That was a couple of days ago. Maybe I just don’t remember the last time that happened here. Probably… Read More

Question: Is there a way to report a traffic violation from within the same vehicle without calling and without the driver knowing you made the report? For example, if you are a passenger in a vehicle where the driver is texting and driving and you feel unsafe, but don’t want to confront them, is there… Read More

There is, perhaps, nothing more American than watching a bunch of adults stuff their faces with enough hot dogs to feed an entire school. Give me freedom, give me fireworks and give me Joey Chestnut shoving his face with over 70 hot dogs in 10 minutes on Coney Island on the Fourth of July. Somewhere… Read More

Question: I really liked your recent article about the dangers of putting your feet up on the dash while driving and air bags. With the way vehicles are changing, can you talk about the other air bags, like side curtains and such? Thank you. Answer: Thank you for the email and I am happy to talk… Read More

The Jolly Pops will perform a free evening of family entertainment at the Landmark Center this Wednesday, June 29 at 7 p.m. at the Landmark patio area. See the advertisement in this weeks Citizen’s Advocate for additional details.  This event kicks off our free summer reading series every Wednesday in July from 7-8 p.m. Readings for… Read More