Sarah Mills: It’s hard not to be fascinated by the ‘mushroom lady’

By CKOM News Jul 10, 2025 | 8:06 AM

We’re often enthralled by true crime stories, but Mills says the crimes of Australian woman Erin Patterson, who poisoned her husband’s family members with mushrooms, takes the fascination to the next level.

The Mills Minute is a daily commentary heard on 650 CKOM and 980 CJME, where Sarah Mills offers sharp insights, strong opinions, and a touch of wit on the stories that matter to people in Saskatchewan.

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Wed., July 9: Sarah Mills says it shouldn’t be too hard for the federal NDP to figure out why it did so poorly in the spring election. Mills says the party lost support from its base after leaving its core values behind.

Tues., July 8: Sarah Mills says she’s feeling for the parents of the children lost at summer camps in the flooding in Texas, and the floods are a reminder that we have no control over the forces of nature.

Mon., July 7: It’s road trip season, and Sarah Mills is thinking about the best foods to snack on while on the road. Mills enjoys an A&W teen burger, but they’re pretty hard to eat while behind the wheel.

Fri., July 4: Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ trial concluded on Thursday, with the rapper acquitted of the most serious charges but convicted of a prostitution-related charge. Sarah Mills says the reactions to the trial have been horrible.

Thurs., July 3: Many Saskatchewan drivers give each other a little wave when they pass on the roads or highways, but Sarah Mills says she’s not seeing the one-finger waves as often as she used to.