by Bob Garver It takes a very generous suspension of disbelief to enjoy “One Night Only.” The film is set in a not-too-distant future where premarital sex is outlawed, save for one night a year. Comparisons to “The Purge” are inevitable, which to me raises an interesting question: Which would lead to more violent crime… Read More

By Jesse Grabow Ask a Trooper Question: Can you talk about how people need to make proper turns? I see a lot of unsafe maneuvers when it comes to turning.   Answer: Drivers who turn improperly cause many traffic crashes. Move safely into the correct lane well ahead of the place where you will make… Read More

5 years ago Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2021 Larger-than-life puppets will return to New York Mills this weekend for the 12th annual Kalevala Puppet Pageant. A unique play based on the characters and tales from the Kalevala, the Finnish book of legends, will be told by local residents through puppet costumes, stilt-walking, songs and music by… Read More

The Prairie spy According to Forbe’s magazine, in an article entitled: “Jerk Alert—Bad Boss Walking,” bad bosses are everywhere.  Before I go any further with this, I live with a boss. There. Just so you know. Any man worth his spot on the bell curve, which is a measure of intelligence, will strongly say that… Read More

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