The Prairie Spy Alan “Lindy” Linda Due to my increasing age—and a direct inverse relationship between my age and my memory—I’ve decided to do something about living forever before I forget about it. I wish that I had asked more older people what might have helped them live longer. There might have been some tips there that would… Read More

To the Editor, This year may be the last without fear of losing our quality of life to the clever planners of the destruction of our democracy and with it our precious “of the people, by the people, and for the people” principles. We don’t see those planners nor the recipients of the new order’s benefits…. Read More

Chill Fishing Report Cody Hill I take many different types of people fishing, some have lots of skills, some haven’t fished in years, and some that have never been before.  This weekend was a weekend that reminded me that fishing is supposed to be fun and focus on making it a fun time is the most… Read More

Landmark Center Dan Broten Happy belated New Year 2024 from the Henning Landmark Center. As we are enjoying a fairly mild start to our winter season, we continue to make plans for another busy year filled with activities, arts workshops and gatherings at Landmark and within our community. It appears that our Hwy. 108 rebuilding project… Read More

The Prairie Spy Alan “Lindy” Linda We listen to Park Rapids radio in the morning. They pass along to the interested-I’m-sure public what the school kids there are having for lunch. Hearing about school lunches is kind of a two-way trip down memory lane. Two-way, because One way kind of trades your current problems for those kids’… Read More

Ask A Trooper Sgt. Jesse Grabow Question: I was recently the victim of identity theft. My driver’s license was among the items stolen. I am concerned that this person will use my identification to drive, among other things. What can I do in regards to my license?   Answer: I am sorry to hear about your situation. This… Read More

Seed industry stays up to date with current styles, trends By Bev Johnson Master Gardener Growers have bred, tested and trialed new introductions for 2024. They are the horticulture  industry’s best efforts to follow fashions and trends and present plants that are more disease and pest free and up to the challenge of the changing climate.  New… Read More

Master Gardener Bev Johnson There is no official plant person in Petunia’s office. The janitor occasionally will water a plant that he notices appears to be dry. As a result, most of the plants were barely hanging on, that is until Bruce was hired. He not only was good at his job, but he was… Read More

Ask A Trooper Sgt. Jesse Grabow Question: Hello, I thought I read somewhere that rest areas help reduce crashes. I saw a trooper at a rest area the other day, and it got me thinking about that. Can you write about that?    Answer: More than 20 million travelers stop at Minnesota rest areas annually.   Rest areas serve… Read More

To the Editor As Minnesota families celebrate the new year, I want to reflect on everything we achieved together in 2023 and look forward to the year ahead. Despite a divided Congress, we worked across the aisle and made progress on a range of issues impacting our state. Through my visits to all of Minnesota’s 87… Read More