To the Editor, When it comes to running a successful small business, providing a great product or service is only half the battle. Whether you’re selling handcrafted products, offering professional services, or running a local shop, knowing who your potential customers are—and how to reach them—can make all the difference in your business’s success. What is a… Read More

The Prairie Spy Alan “Lindy” Linda “We who are about to die salute you.” That was what the gladiators said to the Emperor of Rome as they assembled in front of the royal box seats in the Roman Colosseum. And they were. About to die, that is. Beginning somewhere around 200 BC, fights to the death replaced the… Read More

Ask A Trooper Sgt. Jesse Grabow Question: Can you talk about people needing to check their blind spots? I know most newer vehicles are equipped with side view mirror warning signals but I think it’s important for motorists to check the hard to see areas.   Answer: Technology is great and the blind spot warnings/monitors are helpful but… Read More

Dear Citizens  of New York Mills, I would like to take a moment to thank those who voted for me in my recent attempt to earn a seat on the New York Mills School Board.  Although I did not earn enough votes to guarantee a spot on this board, I would like to strongly encourage all… Read More

The Prairie Spy Alan “Lindy” Linda Deer hunting is here. Now is when the worst part of deer season starts. They have to go out there and do it. They have to. Now is when hunters get their money’s worth. Maybe they don’t want to. But they have to. Otherwise, they won’t be able to spend the… Read More

By Bev Johnson Master Gardener Your garden plants are going to sleep for the winter.  Unfortunately, so are the pathogens that cause diseases that attack them. Plant pathogens include fungi, bacteria, viruses and nematodes. Bacteria, viruses and some fungi survive in live tissue, live perennial stems, or inside dormant leaf buds. These are darn near impossible… Read More

Ask A Trooper Sgt. Jesse Grabow Question: I have some new drivers in our house. We got talking the other day and they didn’t know what “hand signals” were. Can you write about that to help inform others that might not be aware?   Answer: Congratulations on the new drivers. That is an exciting and concerning time as… Read More

By Adam Johnson NYM Superintendent It’s November already and, like it or not, winter weather will be here before we know it. Sometimes the weather forces us to cancel school, release early, or start late. Nw York Mills School communicates all weather changes through six different sources including Facebook, ISD553 website, Instant Alert phone call/email, weather bulletin… Read More

The Prairie Spy Alan “Lindy” Linda Since I came out in a column a few weeks ago about my indifferent–yes, even blase’– approach to deer hunting, and the fear that I’ll be kicked out of The Guy’s Club because of it, I’ve been getting support from Other Guys. (Okay. One Other Guy.) So I guess I have… Read More

To the Editor, As November begins, so does the busiest shopping season of the year. We’re familiar with Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but let’s not overlook Small Business Saturday—a day dedicated to supporting the businesses that keep our communities vibrant and unique. On this day, shop small and make an impact close to home by… Read More