By Alice Martin Friends of a Feather When you see a flock of large black birds with “v” shaped wings soaring on the thermals, they are most likely turkey vultures and there must be something dead on the ground. They are nature’s sanitation crew, cleaning up the forests and roadsides bite by bite with their strong, hooked… Read More

By Alice Martin Friends of a Feather When you see a flock of large black birds with “v” shaped wings soaring on the thermals, they are most likely turkey vultures and there must be something dead on the ground. They are nature’s sanitation crew, cleaning up the forests and roadsides bite by bite with their strong, hooked… Read More

Ask A Trooper Sgt. Jesse Grabow Question: I seem to encounter a fair amount of emergency vehicles running in emergency mode (lights and sirens.) I also can’t help but notice how many people don’t pull over and yield to them. Can you bring some attention to this?   Answer: Great topic for conversation. When an emergency vehicle (such… Read More

By Bob Garver Garver’s Movie Review Jokes linking football and religion, especially Christianity, are common. “One gets Americans to sit attentively for hours every Sunday, the other is religion.” “Christian athletes always thank God when they win, never blame Him when they lose.” And of course, “WW(FSDJ)D? – What Would (Football Star Du Jour) Do?” With “Him,”… Read More

Garver’s Movie Review Bob Garver By Bob Garver Garver’s Movie Review Ah, “Demon Slayer,” the anime franchise that comes out with a new movie about once every two years with seasons’ worth of television between the movies. I don’t keep up with the series, which admittedly puts me outside the film’s target audience of its existing fanbase. If… Read More

The Prairie Spy Alan “Lindy” Linda A long time ago, when I first wanted to be a columnist, who is someone who writes something that someone may or may not find interesting, the Fergus Falls Daily Journal seemed interested. This would be around the early 80s. I sent the editor there some of my first tries at writing…. Read More

Alisha Asleson Master Gardener Since its commercial release in 1991, the Honeycrisp apple has become one of the most celebrated—and most challenging—varieties in modern apple production. Developed by the University of Minnesota for cold climates, this cultivar now commands premium prices at markets across North America, thanks to its explosive crunch, juicy texture, and balanced… Read More

Ask A Trooper Sgt. Jesse Grabow Question: My grandkids get to be on their school’s “School Patrol.” I am so happy they get to help but can you talk about this? I want people to be aware to help keep them and everyone safe. Thank you for all you do.   Answer: Congratulations to your grandchildren! You should… Read More

The Prairie Spy Alan “Lindy” Linda It is a good year for raising apples. A learning year, of course, as is every  year with apples—maybe not so much the apples themselves, the trees upon which they grow. With all the Amish neighbors surrounding us here, we now have a working apple relationship with a family, headed by a… Read More

Ask A Trooper Sgt. Jesse Grabow Question: I read your last article about school buses and flashing lights. Can you do a reminder on passing a school bus?   Answer: It is illegal to pass a school bus when its red lights are flashing and its stop arm is extended. If you are driving on a divided roadway,… Read More