DyCast Specialties was recently recognized by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) for its contributions and commitment to improving the workforce.  Because of a slowdown in sales, DyCast opted for a work-share program instead of layoffs. Employees are guaranteed 24 hours of work each week, allowing them to remain eligible for unemployment benefits…. Read More

The Starbuck Area Chamber of Commerce recently honored DeadEye/DEI Coatings with a “First Dollar” plaque. DeadEye/DEI Coatings is family owned and operated by Mike and Jodi Blair of Lowry, and was established in 2011. They offer high-end product finishing and services for manufacturing, as well as the general public, from laser engraving and firearm coatings… Read More

The Starbuck High School Class of 1959 held its 65th reunion on Sept. 14, at the Nutcracker Café in Starbuck. Class members attending were, from left: Lloyd Wilke, David Peterson, Dennis Sunde, Sandra Olson Hoff, LoAnne Williams Jaeck and Ron Bardal.

Now through 4 p.m. on October 10, the United Way of Douglas & Pope Counties is collecting gently used winter coats, hats, gloves, snowpants, scarves and boots at the United Way office, 503 Hawthorne Street, Alexandria. Items of all sizes are needed! Please make sure your donations are warm, washed and have working zippers. No… Read More

What to do when your pet goes missing or you find a missing pet Losing a pet can be a heart-wrenching experience for any pet owner and it’s something that is seen often at Pope County Humane Society and in our community. The anxiety and concern for your furry friend can be overwhelming. However, there… Read More

MDA offers safety tips Many farmers and custom applicators will soon apply anhydrous ammonia (NH3) after harvest. Even with a rush against time and the weather, safety should never be compromised. Accidents involving NH3 have proven how dangerous and deadly the fertilizer can be when not handled properly. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) offers the… Read More

Harvest is a busy time for many farms. As cooler temperatures replace summer heat, crops begin to dry down rapidly, increasing risk for dangerous fires on the farm. Hot equipment or engine sparks interacting with dry plant material and grain dust can become a highly combustible combination, making field fires a major concern for farmers. Safety… Read More

There will be a community-wide Infant Loss Remembrance Day to honor your child that has passed, and to aid you in your grieving. This is for any infant loss, whether it was recent or many years ago, whether it was due to miscarriage, stillbirth, abortion, SIDS or any other reason, and whether this was your… Read More

Duck hunting reported to be ‘the best in years’ Oct. 8, 1964 – County hunters said that duck hunting was the best in years. Limits were said to be “a dime a dozen.” Game warden Walter Trippe credited the strong winds in the area for the successful limits bagged. More than 300 Arch Masons and their wives… Read More

Above-ground potatoes grown in Pope County From the Pope County Tribune, Thursday, Oct. 2, 1924 Pope county can now boast of having another Burbank in our midst. Although the Californian plant wizard has discovered many new plants we have never heard of him having a potato that grew above the ground. Such a potato plant is a… Read More