The Prairie Spy Alan “Lindy” Linda With all the attention police are getting all across the country, perhaps I can kick in some of my experiences. I have Paula with me in my old, souped-up Chevy. It’s 1965. She’s a nurse, just finished a night shift. I had just picked her up after my band gig, and although… Read More

The VFW Post 3289 Auxiliary meeting was held on February 17 with nine members present.   There were two petitions for new membership. A thank you was received from the Fergus Falls Veterans Home for our donation to the Green House Project and, also, for the Valentine Cards we provided. A total of 133 cards were made and… Read More

Ask A Trooper Sgt. Jesse Grabow Question: I am a new parent and I am not sure if I am doing this child car seat thing properly. Is there somewhere I can go to find out if I am doing it right? Thank you. Answer: Congratulations on parenthood! I know the feeling and there will only be more… 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,  One summer day during my 1940’s childhood I told my mother that my neck hurt. “Don’t talk that way,” was her almost angry retort. I was shocked at her response, but later realized that she was living in constant fear that one of her kids would fall victim to the polio epidemic that… Read More

By Tucker Henderson Reporter The title “Founder” of New York Mills can be postulated upon a number of people. Many may think of the early Dr. Henry Van Aernam, Olcot Boardman, or George Cornwell, who were the three main men who established the New York Mills Company in 1872. Others may say that those such as… Read More

Ask A Trooper Sgt. Jesse Grabow Question: Can you get an open container violation if you are on your way to a recycling center with empty bottles, cans, plastics, etc.?  This assumes that some of the contents being recycled are opened/ empty beer, wine and liquor containers? I am assuming that the driver has not been consuming any… Read More

The Prairie Spy Alan “Lindy” Linda Although I have a fairly in-depth knowledge of firearms, due to having owned a hardware store that sold guns, as you know, I do not have an in-depth background in deer hunting. My first deer, which happened this season, came about because there was no one else in my enclosed, heated… Read More

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