by Sgt. Jesse Grabow Minnesota State Patrol Question: What are the laws or rules when it comes to drivers who tailgate? What can a person do to keep them from putting lives in danger? I haven’t heard or read anything for a long time about the 3 second rule, is that still a recommendation? Answer: Great questions, I believe following too closely is an underreported factor in many preventable crashes.
Friends of the Library book sale is today, Friday, Aug. 26. from noon-4 p.m. Come stock up your cabin or home book supply. There is a great selection of used books in many categories from fiction to non-fiction, juvenile books, CD books and more. All sales are by donation with proceeds benefiting the Friends support of library programming.
By Dick Nachbar News of concern arrived here in our senior camp recently. Longterm bride, sweetheart and best friend’s annual mammogram results indicated that once again, we’re into a “Cancer Combat” adventure.
Big Sam Bjerre, Loman, Minn. Chapter 4 A few of the favorite amusements of our area pioneers included dancing and playing cards.
by Rob Perez The phrase “back to school” means different things to different people. To some, Back To School is a 1986 comedy starring Rodney Dangerfield where he goes well, back to school.
What a beautiful summer! My tomatoes would appreciate more heat and humidity, but they are producing (just slow to ripen), and the rest of the garden is thriving. Well, mostly. This week I noticed that my cucumber plants had yellowing leaves at the bottom.
In just 17 short days Paws & Claws will be having our annual rummage sale. That’s Saturday, Sept.
By Dick Nachbar Numerous reports during the past several years have indicated a major decline in the population of monarch butterflies. Pesticide use and habitat loss, such as milkweed eradication, have been blamed.
By DANIEL G. KRAMER A warm and fine sunny day lent itself quite appropriately for the recent Ranier Days celebration.
August is over halfway gone. The International Falls Bass Championship is next week and then a week until Labor Day and it is all just going way too fast. I want to call a halt to time and just have a week where we all just read. And if we’re being magical, then let’s just make all our meals appear and we all have the perfect books for us to enjoy all week long.