Heartfelt thanks to everyone who said a prayer, brought food, gave a hug, sent a card, and remembered our family in so many ways during this past couple of weeks, as well as the last few years. You all showed up when we needed you. Mike would be so happy that you were looking after us…. Read More

We want to thank all who came out to support “Gray for Gary” night.  A “”Special” thank you to the girls’ and boys’ basketball teams that attended to show their support for Madison and her Dad!  It is so AWESOME to see that kind of support from surrounding communities!   With gratitude, The Packer Family

To the Editor, Simple pleasures matter more in a noisy, complex world. Such as, steaming hot coffee, blueberry scones, and conversations with Teresa Muckala at the Farmer’s Daughter; learning the magic of watercolor pencils on linen paper with Cheryl Bannes at the cultural center; taking sunset walks to gather tiny pinecones along Polaris Parkway. These experiences,… Read More

The Prairie Spy Alan “Lindy” Linda Back in the mid 50’s, when I was first becoming aware of girls, and muscles, I figured the liklihood that I was going to get some of either was highly questionable. Then I found the Charles Atlas advertisements. In his ads, there was always a three-segment cartoon. In the first frame,… Read More

Ask A Trooper Sgt. Jesse Grabow We all know the dangers of driving with snow and ice on the roads, but driving with snow and ice on your vehicle is also a hazard. Always take time to remove all snow and ice from your vehicle before traveling. This is for your safety and the safety of other… Read More

Mike Parta passed away recently after a long career in journalism By Tucker Henderson Reporter When one thinks of active community members of New York Mills, one local name may come to mind. The community recently lost a journalistic giant, Finnish friend, and all-around community leader, Mike Parta. Despite being clean-shaven, Parta certainly displayed the characteristics of… Read More

By Bev Johnson Master Gardener There are times when you need some privacy in the yard. The question is what kind of fence should be put up? The first thing that comes to mind is an actual privacy fence made of wood, stone, or now, plastic. They are usually quite expensive to put up and wood… Read More

Garver’s Movie Review Bob Garver There were no new wide movie releases this past weekend, and I can’t say I blame the studios given that a snowstorm kept much of the East Coast indoors. Outside of the COVID era, I think this is the farthest down the weekly box office chart I’ve ever had to go… Read More

The Prairie Spy Alan “Lindy” Linda Last week, you got the news about someone new in my life, someone that, in the local community, has me and her together in what is to me a new group description: Item. As in: We’re now An Item. “Are you and he an item?” (Fortunately for me The Item answered… Read More

Ask A Trooper Sgt. Jesse Grabow Question: Sometimes while I am traveling I’ve noticed a set of reflective triangles out behind a semi? Can I use those on my personal passenger car if it were to break down? Any advice is appreciated. Answer: The best thing to do is make sure your vehicle is off the traveled portion… Read More