Will local “Ringers” be up to the challenge this year?   You can be certain that with “bells in hand” they’ll be out in Pope County at both Tom’s Market locations “ringing their bells.”  “Please help us if you can, we would welcome the support of others who care and have a passion to make a difference… Read More

Armful of Love committee members are preparing for the program that provides Christmas gifts for infants -18 years living in the household and a family holiday food package. The Pope County program was created to help relieve stressors that families may experience over the holiday season. Registration forms are available through the Pope County Family… Read More

Auditions for the 2022 Jingle Bells Telethon will be at the Broadway Ballroom in Alexandria on Sunday, Nov. 6 from 1 to 6 p.m, it was announced recently.  Another option is to submit your video audition to the Jingle Bells Foundation between now and November 18. For information on how to submit an audition video, check the … Read More

A 65-year-old Belgrade woman was pronounced dead at the scene of an ATV crash in Burbank Township in Kandiyohi County. According to a Kandiyohi County Sheriff’s Office new release, a report of an ATV accident with injuries was made at 5:33 p.m. last Wednesday in the 26000 block of 40th Street Northeast in Burbank Township. Deputies learned… Read More

Pope County farmer Charlene Vanluik recently directed a $5,000 Bayer Fund “America’s Farmers Grow Communities” donation to Minnewaska Area Schools Ag Department. In 2022, Bayer Fund revamped America’s Farmers Grow Communities program, making it easier for farmers across the country to find and fund the organizations and institutions that keep their communities thriving. This included doubling the… Read More

Wondering what is acceptable to charge or pay for land rent in Minnesota? Recently, farmer profits are down and farmland rental rates have declined slightly while commodity prices have decreased significantly. These factors make determining a fair profitable farm rental agreement a challenge in today’s economy. University of Minnesota Extension Farmland Rental Workshops help farmers, landlords… Read More

The Auxiliary to Starbuck VFW Post 4582 held its Silver Tea on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. The event is held every two years and celebrates members of the Auxiliary who are 70 years of age or older. Guests enjoyed lunch, followed by bingo. Pictured from left to right are: front, Orlean Doherty, Ruby Aaberg, Carol… Read More

The Aslagson family had a gathering at the Pope County Museum on Thursday, Oct. 13. Pictured are (left to right) Carol Naig, Keith Naig, Betty Anderson, Dan Olson, Nancy Vergin, Jody Thompson, Justin Nelson, Kayo Aslagson and Marsha Nelson. They are hoping for a larger gathering next year. Please email Nancy, donvergin@gmail.com, or Marsha, mnelson2719@gmail.com,… Read More

Happenings at Central Square Mark your calendars for Central Square’s next 2022 Concert Series event on Saturday, Nov. 19, at 7 p.m. with the incredible duo, Branden & James. As seen on the television show, America’s Got Talent, these two outstanding performers will bring a refreshing energy and sound to Glenwood. There are still tickets available for… Read More

Nixon/Clinton win mock elections at area schools Nov. 1, 1962 – Birds were few and far between at the opening of the annual pheasant season. Commented game warden Walter Trippe, “It was just plain lousy.” Trippe added that it was possible that there were 30 to 25 percent fewer birds in the area than there had… Read More