The New York Mills Dream Team for Relay for Life would like to thank Everyone who supported them in the never ending fight against cancer at this year’s Relay. The team appreciates your support as you attend our fundraisers, buy luminaries and donate every year. A special thanks to the many business sponsors who continue to believe… Read More

By Bev Johnson Master Gardener Our hot, damp weather is perfect for the growth of that yucky white powder that seems to be on every plant in the garden. Woody shrubs can have a light dusting of powdery white spots to leaves completely covered with what looks like white felt. Ninebark, especially the dark leaved variety,… Read More

The Prairie Spy Alan “Lindy” Linda I come from a farming background, having grown up in NE Iowa in the Fifties. One of the things I have more than a passing familiarity with is baling wire. You don’t hear or see that term much anymore, much less find many people with a working knowledge of it, or from… Read More

Ask A Trooper Sgt. Jesse Grabow Question: Since I’ve moved to Minnesota, I’ve seen many drivers use right turn lanes as a bypass lane.  Is this legal or does the sign reading “lane must turn” mean exactly what it says? Answer: White signs are regulatory and failing to comply can result in a citation for “fail to obey… Read More

By Rodney Bernu Special to the Dispatch In the 1930s, before the invention of television and other distractions, it was common for farm families to spend their free time enjoying the simple things in life like family picnics, visiting friends and neighbors, and of course, fishing. From the time I was five years old, my parents let me… Read More

The Prairie Spy Alan “Lindy” Linda “AMAZING!!!” So said the brochure which just came in the mail. “You can look and feel years younger—almost immediately.” Now be honest. Who among us doesn’t want to look younger? The “immediately” part, well, now, that’s just icing on the cake. Usually, looking younger takes time, sweat, and liposuction. Let’s read on: “Step… Read More

Ask A Trooper Sgt. Jesse Grabow Question: I heard there were some changes in the seat belt law and child restraints. Can you talk about this?   Answer: Yes, there are new updates to the child passenger safety (CPS) law that go into effect on August 1, 2024. Birth to at least 2 years old.- Rear-facing in an infant… Read More

By Bev Johnson Master Gardener Bunkey noticed that he had really uneven fruit set in some of his garden vegetables, especially the peppers, tomatoes and pumpkins. Since George was puttering around in his garden, Bunkey asked him if he had the same problems? “It’s the heat.” George replied. Tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, potatoes, Chinese lanterns, ground cherries, and… Read More

To the Editor, It is good to be back home following the conclusion of the 2024 legislative session. It is an honor to represent the communities and people of Senate District 9. After taking some time to reflect on the end of the session, I would like to share my thoughts on its disappointing conclusion. All session,… Read More

By Rodney Bernu Special to the Dispatch There wasn’t much for people to cheer about in small Minnesota towns in the 1930s. New York Mills, with a population of some 600 people located in Otter Tail County on US Highway 10 between Wadena and Perham, was among them. After the end of the first World War in 1918,… Read More