Thank you to Susan and her mother of Pine River at the Brainerd craft show on May 11. They helped me with a medical emergency and I am so very grateful.

This "classic" Last Windrow column was written back in 1990 after a relatively normal winter. Nothing like the stubborn season we have just experienced.

I'm really confused about how the legislative system works. We voted and the "people" voted against gay marriage. Then the issue resurfaces in the House and Senate.
It reminds me of the abortion issue.

Ever heard the phrase, "There's no such thing as a free lunch?" As much as we try to debunk that popular adage in our Pequot Lakes community, there is a thread of truth in it.

A. Martin's letter of May 2, 2013, "Repeat the truth" bears much closer scrutiny before it can support A. Martin's proposition.

Chip Rankin, Pequot Lakes High School principal and U.S. Marine, was in charge of overseeing the Day of Caring project Thursday, May 9.

The 2013 Minnesota Legislature started facing a projected budget shortfall of $635 million and by state mandate must balance the budget.
The new DFL-controlled government has a "fix" for this shortfall: raising taxes and fees for all Minnesotans.

The Backus fireman would like to thank all the people who came to our 48th annual Smelt and Fish Fry fundraiser. We would also like to thank everyone who helped us prepare for and the day of the event.

I'll begin with dictionary definitions, before divulging my own personal opinion on this matter.
Casserole: Noun. A kind of stew that is cooked slowly in an oven.
Hot dish: Noun. Hot food cooked and served in a deep covered dish.