Opinion

Question: I read your article last week about trailer safety. I would like more information on trailer hitch ball sizes and why they have different sizes? Answer: There are four different trailer hitch ball sizes.

We are well into March and it looks like this month is going to be one that is characterized as being an active month. We started off the month snowy and that trend continued Sunday night into Monday.

OF THE WEEK Submitted by Myrna Stölen A note from Myrna: These are easy to make and colorful with a streusel topping. Cherry Streusel Bars 2/3 Cup Butter 2 Cups Flour 1/2 Cup Sugar 1 Can Cherry Pie Filling 1/2 Cup Coconut or Chopped Nuts Cut butter into flour and sugar, and mix until particles are fine (low speed on mixer).

There is just a little time left to tell us about those in our communities who go above and beyond for others. There’s so much negativity surrounding us these days, so when our CherryRoad leaders called a meeting to discuss the new feature “Angels Among Us” - a magazine that will be published in April, I was excited to get to work on it.

Question: Is it illegal for a vehicle pulling a trailer to have a ladder or ramp hanging from the side of the trailer? Answer: You are able to have ladders or ramps secured to the side of an enclosed trailer as long as you do not exceed the width of 8 feet 6 inches. This is the maximum dimension that may be operated on Minnesota roadways without a special permit.

We had another interesting winter storm hit Minnesota late Sunday into Monday. This disturbance brought snow and freezing rain to parts of the state. Once again, it did create some travel difficulties to portions of the region.

In my last article, I shared how important hearing is to our ability to remember. As we share with many families, if a person does not hear a conversation, it is very difficult to remember it.

March is here! Think Spring! January was busy at the Chamber office. Each month, about 50 inquiries are made thru telephone calls, emails, Facebook comments, and visits to the chamber office/lobby.