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12/17/2025
Semi driver killed after leaving road
A Thief River Falls man, Gary Srnsky, died early Thursday after the semi-tractor he was driving left the roadway and crashed in the eastbound lanes of Highway 10 near milepost 164.
According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the crash occurred at about 1 a.m. Dec...
12/15/2025
The Wish List
The little boy held fast to the Christmas catalogue which had just arrived in the mail. Tempting the items were as he began circling his heart’s desires. The pages were not only gazed upon, but with pen in hand, rings were placed around some of that which he wanted. With each item...
12/15/2025
When Steve and Dud got up to go get a paper, it left just Doc and Bert sitting at the philosophy counter of the Mule Barn truck stop. Bert turned his head and smirked a little, being careful not to let Doc see him. Doc also didn’t see Dud outside, punching in a number on his cell phone while Steve...
12/15/2025
Question: I’ve seen the traffic safety information you share on your X account when it comes to dealing with winter weather and slippery roads. Can you write about winter driving safety here for all of us? I’d like for you to share some basic winter driving tips. Thank you and be safe.
Answer: I...
12/15/2025
Gail Garland, sister of the late Denny Hoie, wishes to send a special thank you to Cheryl and Charlene for being there for them during this difficult time and helping with the funeral. A thank you to their friends and family who helped with the luncheon that followed.
A special thank you to Jeremy...
12/15/2025
The 6th Annual Taste of the Seasons was a beautiful tribute to our community and a thank you for the continued support, especially as the two stores became one. This year “Taste of the Season” was held at the new larger Westside location, formally Kubiaks. The previous 5 years the celebration was...
12/15/2025
Hope you have a “Christmas to Remember!”
I spend many winter evenings in front of the television set. Many nights when chores are done and supper is eaten we sit down and turn on the TV. Lately I have been searching for a Christmas movie. We watched “Elf”, “The Santa Claus”, “Die Hard”, the...
12/11/2025
Breaking Down the Latest Budget Forecast
Friends and neighbors,
Last week, Minnesota’s Office of Management and Budget released its November forecast. The short-term news looks stable, but the long-term trends show real warning signs. State spending...
12/08/2025
It might have been the winter doldrums that did it. You can never be sure of these things. It’s just that … well, Doc is one of those guys who can’t stand to see anyone bored. He claims it’s bad for their inner chemistry, and since he has more initials after his name than anyone else in town, we...
12/08/2025
Question: I’m pregnant and I’ve seen seat belt attachments that clip under the seat and say they make belts safer for pregnant people. Are these safe to use?
Answer: I contacted the expert who is the Community Programs and Occupant Protection Manager for the Minnesota Safety Council and here is...
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