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04/06/2026
Question: In your last Ask A Trooper article, you provided some information on pulling trailers. Can you talk a little more about trailer requirements?
Answer: Here is some additional information on trailer requirements:
Maximum length — 45 feet
Maximum width — 8 feet 6 inches
Maximum height — 13...
04/03/2026
Minnesota Attorney General Urged to Investigate
Possible Bribery of Minnesota Legislative Leaders
Former Minnesota Governor Arne Carlson has called upon Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellision to investigate possible bribery charges against the leadership of the Minnesota Legislature.
For...
04/02/2026
Do you remember? As I was remembering (backwhen and now), consider the difference. Remember when life was harder, but certainly simpler. Food was simpler and healthier, (venison and potatoes). Now as Ted Nugent says, “Processed food is chemical warfare.” Remember when we could read and write with...
04/02/2026
Bear hunt lottery applications open through May 1
Prospective bear hunters have until Friday, May 1, to apply for a bear hunting license from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Hunters can submit applications for the 2026 season online, at any license agent or by phone at 888-665-4236....
04/01/2026
Essentia Health to break ground on new emergency department in Fosston
On Wednesday, April 8, Essentia Health-Fosston will break ground on a new emergency department. Essentia Health leaders and staff will be joined by project leaders from Kraus-Anderson to celebrate the start of construction. The...
03/31/2026
Friends,
Last Friday marked the first committee deadline at the Capitol. By this point, bills needed to have moved through committees in both the House and Senate to stay alive. It’s a big checkpoint in the session, and it should be about getting real work done for Minnesotans.
Just...
03/30/2026
Question: I just purchased a pull behind camper. I have never owned or pulled one before. I have been doing some research so I know what to do and expect. I thought it would be helpful as I know I am not alone in this situation. Can you write about this?
Answer: If you pull a camper or trailer with...
03/30/2026
Important Information Regarding Assessment
and Classification of Property
This may affect your 2027 property tax payments.
The Board of Appeal and Equalization for township of Sletten will meet on Tuesday, April 28th, 3:30 pm, at the Town Hall. The purpose of this meeting is to determine whether...
03/30/2026
I have been writing for the Green Magazine for about 5 year now and is one of my favorite jobs. As I mentioned last week we just got back from Davenport, Iowa, after attending a John Deere show. In the summer of 2023 Patty and I had a nice trip to Lebanon Tennessee for another Classic Green show....
03/30/2026
Spring burning restrictions begin in Minnesota
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is restricting the open burning of vegetative debris effective tomorrow, Monday, March 30, due to increased wildfire risk resulting from warm temperatures and dry conditions in parts of central, northwest,...
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