West Central Tribune

OTTER TAIL COUNTY — President Donald Trump's plan to temporarily allow more foreign beef into the United States is raising concerns among Minnesota cattle producers, where the stakes are high for local producers. Enderson-Thompson Cattle, a multigenerational family feedlot and livestock operation just southeast of Fergus Falls in Otter Tail County, was founded in 1955. Owner Ben Thompson said the plan would definitely affect their operations.

ALEXANDRIA — The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources advises boaters to take extra care at public water access sites throughout Minnesota, where ongoing drought conditions continue to cause low water levels. Nearly all of the state is experiencing some level of drought, with conditions ranging from moderate to extreme drought and 48% of Minnesota in severe drought, according to the DNR drought in Minnesota webpage at mndnr.gov/climate/drought.

Editorial cartoonist Rick McKee draws on the poor work report on Senator Fetterman. This cartoon is the opinion of the cartoonist. Send feedback to: cartoons@wctrib.com . More Cartoonists' Opinions: Editorial cartoonist John Darkow draws on the election prospects of the Democratic Party in Texas. Editorial cartoonist John Darkow draws on the algae problem in Lake Ontario (or Lake America). Editorial cartoonist Dave Granlund draws on the lack of American labor in the U.S. market for goods.

With Minnesota kids heading back to school, the Minnesota Wild schedule announced and new coaches getting their final rosters in order at a few of state’s college hockey programs, excitement is brewing in the State of Hockey. At the same time, there is uncertainty about the cost of the protective gear and other equipment Minnesota athletes need to play hockey.

With the hot, dry summer, you might see trees showing signs of distress, like yellowing leaves. How do you sleuth out a possible culprit? In this episode, Don and John go over some of the more common distress signals your tree might give you along with some ways to try to heal it.

LITTLE FALLS, Minn. — The new Minnesota Military and Veterans Museum is gearing up for its grand opening weekend Sept. 11 to 13. The Minnesota Military and Veterans Museum, 21702 Haven Road, Little Falls, is along Highway 371 at the Randall exit, near Camp Ripley. Tickets can be purchased at mnvetmuseum.org/planyourvisit. The museum will officially open the 40,000-square-foot facility during a three-day celebration featuring the 25th anniversary of Sept.

Editorial cartoonist Jeff Koterba draws on the challenges of artificial intelligence. This cartoon is the opinion of the cartoonist. Send feedback to: cartoons@wctrib.com . More Cartoonists' Opinions: Editorial cartoonist John Darkow draws on the election prospects of the Democratic Party in Texas. Editorial cartoonist John Darkow draws on the algae problem in Lake Ontario (or Lake America). Editorial cartoonist Dave Granlund draws on the lack of American labor in the U.S. market for goods.

NEW PRAGUE — With Ashton Dingmann struggling, it was time for A.J. Hadley to go to Plan B. That meant it was time to go to the draft picks, one of amateur baseball’s most unique rules. Teams get to pick up to three players to pitch from their league and their region to help get them through the state tournament. Enter Grant Moscho.

JORDAN — It was the last loss of a very successful season, which is always hard. But this one hurt a bit more for the Raymond Rockets. “We didn’t play well,” Raymond manager Butch Steen said. “That’s the main thing.” The Watertown Red Devils beat Raymond 8-2 Saturday afternoon at the Mini Met. It eliminated the Rockets from the 103rd annual state amateur baseball tournament and means Raymond’s season ends in the state Class B quarterfinals.

NEW PRAGUE — A second straight comeback win wasn’t in the stars for Starbuck. The Fairmont Martins made sure of that awfully early. Fairmont’s first eight batters reached base as part of a five-run bottom of the first inning on Saturday’s Class C state amateur baseball tournament semifinals. Starbuck pitcher Alex Panitzke fires off a pitch during the Class C state amateur baseball semifinals against Fairmont on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026 at New Prague Memorial Park.