As a 20+ year veteran of the military, I was disappointed when I received my May 1 circulation of the IR. Some great things happened this past week in Litchfield. The troops came hope safe after 11 months, and a local boy was drafted by an NFL team. But if you read this weeks paper, you would probably know of only one of these events.

Jaime Liestman of Reflection Farm is nominating a 17-year-old miniature horse, named Dakota, for the Guinness World Records for longest miniature horse tail. Dakota's tail was measured at 8 feet, 6 inches last week. See "A true tale about a long tail."

If you had a chance to make or break a world record, what record would you like to be known for?

According to the The Almanac Companion, a newsletter from the publisher of "The Old Farmer’s Almanac," the origin of April Fools' Day could go back to 16th-century France:

"At that time, New Year’s Day was March 25, with a full week of partying and exchanging gifts lasting until April 1. In 1582, the Gregorian calendar moved New Year’s Day back to January 1. Those who forgot or refused to honor the new calendar were the butts of jokes and ridicule."

What's the best April Fools' prank you've ever pulled?

How much snow has fallen at your home?

The National Weather Service reports, " A swath of snowfall accumulations between 6 and 9 inches will occur across a portion of the area, with isolated higher totals possible. The snow will taper off this evening, although more chances for light snow will arrive this weekend."

Readers are encouraged to report snow fall amounts here.

Part I: Federal Statutes & Minnesota State Statutes
Federal Statutes vary based on the drug/schedule, and the quantity of each specific drug/schedule. In addition the penalties for the trafficking of controlled substances will vary dependant on the quantity of the drug/schedule. For example, Cocaine (a schedule II controlled substance) in the quantity of 500-4999 gms mixture will according to the Drug Enforcement Administration will result in the following penalties: