To the Editor, This is written in response to the recent editorial “A new world order is coming.”  I agree that the new order is upon us as the world changes with advancements in technology, communication, medicine, science, climate, geography and diversity.  Change is inevitable and often causes discomfort.  For example, consider changes in lanterns to… Read More

Alan Linda Freelance Writer The Yurho brothers were sitting in Smut’s Bar and ButcherShoppe Emporium, all four of them: Stinky, Coffee, Pinball, and Belkula. They were tightfistedly nursing  tap beers and watching through the big plate glass window over the bar as several men butchered their way through an assortment of deer. Only in Boatville… Read More

The VFW Post 3289 Auxiliary meeting was held on November 11 with 10 members present and 2 guests. The annual inspection was done prior to our meeting by 9th District Auxiliary President, Melissa Krosko. This went well and she complimented our Auxiliary on all the good projects we are involved in. A thank you was received from… Read More

Ask A Trooper Sgt. Jesse Grabow OTC Sheriff Question: I heard something about “Crash Responder Safety Week,” can you talk about that? Answer: Answer: Crash Responder Safety Week runs November 8-14. The goal is to reach out to every emergency responder, driver, and passenger to educate them in how to play their part in ensuring safe responses at… Read More

Publisher’s Perspective Chad Koenen I am not sure if I have ever met a person who is more superstitious than I was in my younger days. Whether it was where I sat during a football game, or parking in a certain spot at school, I made sure my ducks were in a row in order… Read More

Alan Linda Freelance Writer Deer hunting season is once again over. Now is when the best part of deer season starts. Now is when hunters get their money’s worth out of telling the story of how they got their deer. Deer hunting is really a 12-month season, minus the weekend they hunt. There is the six… Read More

Thank you to all of those who sent prayers, cards, and well wishes while our wife, mother, and grandmother was in the hospital. We have received so much comfort in our worry and grief and want to thank the community that rallied behind our family these past few months. Thank you to all who attended… Read More

Becker County Master Gardeners have earned their title thorough educational classes and community service to put their green thumb knowledge to use for the greater good. They got together to provide tips for November, and things one can do for their plants, including: • Using room temperature water for all houseplants.  Most originated in the tropics… Read More

By Bev Johnson Master Gardener Have you ever heard of plant criminals? How about invasive plants? Same thing but just a different description. An invasive plant is one that is a neat clump one week and the next is 20 feet away trying to strangle the nearest oak tree. Here are a few plants you NEVER want… Read More

What is a polyp? I hear that question a lot. The word itself sounds foreign and strange to most, but polyps are actually fairly common. About one in four patients will have a polyp at the time of their first colonoscopy.  A colon polyp is an abnormal growth of the inner lining of the colon…. Read More