Ask a trooper Question: I have a question on stop signs procedures. Can you go over this? I think it would be good for everyone to be aware as I think some people forget or get confused. Thank you for all you do.   Answer: Yes, I can. That is a great topic and something… Read More

5 years ago Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2021 The fifth event of the fishing season is in the books and Kacie Steinbach, Nevaeh Cavalier and their boat captain Steve Steinbach took their first ever, first place finish on a hot and smoky day. Nevaeh and Kacie teamed up to form their fishing team a few years… Read More

The prairie spy It was about 53 years ago. The army flew me into Danang. From there, I made my way up north to Quang Tri Combat Base, U.S.Army, by jeep, airplane, and deuce-and-a-half.  I reported in to the First Sergeant, a crusty old (old for the army, anyway) timer who had gotten where he… Read More

To the Editor, Hello, my name is Jim Stewart, and I am running for District 4 Otter Tail County Commissioner. I recently retired from a 33+ year career in law-enforcement – 25+ years with Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office. I am an Army Veteran and was deployed to Desert Storm. I grew up with a… Read More

5 years ago Wednesday, July 28, 2021 Dawson Seelhammer has been hitting the open gravel roads in rural Deer Creek this summer thanks to a little persistence, elbow grease and willingness to barter to get items for the right price. The rural Deer Creek resident has been able to turn a non working lawn mower… Read More

A man, a miss, A car, a curve. He kissed the miss, And missed the curve. (I know. You’ve seen this before. I was six or seven and can remember seeing one of these close to home in Iowa, on Hwy 9, from the back seat of the family 1949 Chevrolet. Each time I “rediscover”… Read More

Ask a trooper Question: I know school is out but I had a grandchild that served on their school patrol. Can you talk about this so people are aware and can keep all our children safe?   Answer: When you see a student safety patrol helping schoolmates cross a street or highway, you must come… Read More

5 years ago Wednesday, July 7, 2021 Having the last name Kingsbury in the local rodeo circuit comes with some high expectations.  James Kingsbury did his part to fill the big shoes left by his dad, David Kingsbury on June 18 when he took first place in his first mini bronc rodeo. The seven-year-old New… Read More

By Alisha Asleson Master Gardener By midsummer, even the healthiest petunias can begin to look tired. After weeks of producing colorful blooms, the plants often become leggy, develop long stems with fewer flowers, and lose the full, mounded shape they had in spring. While it may seem counterintuitive, this is the perfect time to give… Read More

The prairie spy The very first thing you noticed when you set foot in Vietnam was sandbags. Well, sandbags after you noticed the sweltering humidity and heat, I guess. Everything sandbaged. Everywhere, sandbagged. The mess hall; the outhouse–yes, even the outhouse; all buildings, sleeping areas, headquarters offices; everything. This story is about filling sandbags, and… Read More