To the Editor, On Independence Day, President Trump celebrated our country with a historic win for the American people: he signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act into law. I was honored to play such a pivotal role in the development of this legislation as a member of the Ways and Means Committee, which oversees tax policy,… Read More

To the Editor, Representative Michelle Fischbach has failed to stand up for Minnesota’s Seventh Congressional District. Her support for the Big Beautiful Bill (BBB) — despite its devastating consequences for rural communities — reflects political loyalty over constituent needs. In rural America, Medicaid is a lifeline: it covers 1 in 4 residents, half of all births, one-fifth… Read More

I would like to thank the Veteran Quilters Group: Nancy Olsen, Anna Olson, Cindy Davis, Donna Geiser, Dyann Tigges, Janet Gregorich, Jan Moeller, Janice Huwe, Jean Fellerer, Kay Tougas, Lisa Henderson, Marion Hansen, Pauline Boyer, Sharon Imsande, Terri Valois, Scarlet Dittmann, Jean Nielson, and Judy Dykhoff for the beautiful quilts.  Lisa and Donna did the… Read More

The Prairie Spy Alan “Lindy” Linda Someone reminded me the other day that I should put the following tale down in writing. It goes like this: Way back in the early seventies, when we had just moved up here to Boatville, I worked for the local Co-op. (Yes. So long ago that it was still abbreviated.) I… Read More

Ask A Trooper Sgt. Jesse Grabow Question: I heard some talk about a new law of July 1st that allows motorcycles to drive through traffic. Can you explain this as a lot of my friends are talking but I can’t get the same answer from any of them.  Answer: Motorcycle lane splitting and filtering are legal on Minnesota… Read More

I want to take this opportunity to thank the American Legion and City officials for giving me the honor of being Grand Marshal at the 4th of July parade. Driving down the streets lined people of all ages and ethnic differences made this old heart swell with gratitude for what this city has provided since… Read More

The Prairie Spy Alan “Lindy” Linda What writers love more than anything else is illogic. This time, it was no further away than the local exercise gym. “We have a new program here sponsored by your health insurance agency that will reimburse you in actual dollars if you come and exercise at least eight times each month.”  Really? And… Read More

Ask A Trooper Sgt. Jesse Grabow Question: Can you write about airbags? I know you just wrote an article about it being best for kids to ride in the back seat. I know airbags are an issue for kids in the front seat so I thought this would be a good topic. Thank you.   Answer: An airbag… Read More

By Bev Johnson Master Gardener Have you ever met a gardener who was happy with this year’s garden? Never happens. The gardener’s mantra is “it will look better/ different next year.” They can always find a corner that needs improving or re-doing. The biggest problem for many gardeners is shade. If it is in heavy shade,… Read More

The Prairie Spy Alan “Lindy” Linda I was sitting on the south side of the little—and old—granary here on the farm the other day. It was midafternoon, the sun was shining on me, it was one of those perfect early summer days. Not too hot; not too cold; just right. Off to the north, I could hear the… Read More