Publisher’s Perspective By Tim Douglass, Publisher of the Pope County Tribune It seems apparent that a bill proposal in a legislative conference committee is both a blow to transparency and to open government.  And its a knee-jerk and rushed reaction to a limited situation within our state. The Senate-passed omnibus education bill (SF3567) would allow every school… Read More

Stoneage Ramblings By John R. Stone I’ve always liked Sen. John McCain and I thought he would have made a good president. He was not a fan of a hyper politicized Congress, worked to get dark money out of politics and believed in working across the aisle because “you need the opposition’s cooperation to get big… Read More

The Outdoors By Scott Rall, Outdoors Columnist So, I was reminded that it was time for the tick spot and heart worm treatment for my dogs the other day when my phone chimed in and told me so. The ticks are out in full force and in the past two very short outings, I ended up… Read More

View From The Cab By David Tollefson, Columnist Karen Schwaller, a regular columnist on THE LAND magazine, writes from her grain and livestock farm near Milford, Iowa. We present and former livestock farmers know something about WORK! She has an interesting take on the title. Here it is: It’s no secret that farmers and ranchers are busy… Read More

Growing Green By Robin Trott, Extension Educator Spring looks like it is here to stay, and gardeners are gearing up for the growing season. Before you plant those seedlings, consider getting your soil tested. A soil test reveals your soil’s composition, making it easier to enrich it with the right nutrients for healthy plant growth. One… Read More

View From a Prairie Home by Hege Hernfindahl, Columnist Earth Day, April 22, was founded by Senator Gaylord Nelson in 1970 to raise awareness for ecology and promote respect for the planet. It also is supposed to make us aware of the problems of pollution which affects our soil, water, air and even climate. Some people celebrate… Read More

From Where I Sit By Pat Spilseth, Columnist I hear the buzzing of lawn mowers and smell fresh cut grass as I clean the deck furniture. Shouts echo across the water as dockers take an unexpected dip into the cold April waters of Minnetonka. Lake dwellers can’t wait any longer to put the dock in the water,… Read More

Cyber Moment By Mike Pfeiffer  CyberFyfe LLC Welcome back to the Cyber Moment.  Last month we delved into the basics of cybersecurity, emphasizing its importance for small businesses and individuals.  This month, we are pivoting from the promised ransomware column to a less known but equally insidious threat:  Voice Phishing or ‘Vishing’. What is Voice Phishing?… Read More

Publisher’s Perspective By Tim Douglass, Publisher of the Pope County Tribune The City of Glenwood is exploring the idea of asking residents if it could “bump” its local sales tax to help fund local street projects.  That may be a bit easier this year if the Legislature adopts a proposed bill. Potential local sales tax bumps for… Read More

WIC marks national milestone 50th Anniversary From Crystal Hoepner Health Educator The Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program is celebrating its 50th anniversary nationwide, marking five decades of steadfast dedication to improving public health and ensuring that mothers and young children have access to proper nutrition. Horizon Public Health oversees the WIC program in the… Read More