Publisher’s Perspective By Tim Douglas, Publisher The annual Red Kettle Kickoff by the Salvation Army took place on Saturday at Tom’s Market in Glenwood. The Kickoff featured music, local celebrity bell ringers, hot chocolate and cookies and special musical performances.  Those who missed the Kickoff, which signals the beginning of the Bell Ringing season for donations,… Read More

What could go wrong? From Jim Thoreen, Glenwood Gosh! I’m amazed at how quickly the Washington, DC Clown Car is jammed full of a star-studded list of Cabinet members for the January assumption of office by Donald Trump. This nation is headed for some “exciting” times with a lineup of GOP stars (or czars) which… Read More

Stoneage Ramblings By John R. Stone Going into Nov. 5 I wasn’t really sure what would happen in the race for President of the United States. It looked like it would be close. The election boiled down to seven swing states, states that could go either for the Republican or Democratic candidate for president. I thought… Read More

Cyber Moment By Mike Pfeiffer, CyberFyfe LLC Ah, November!  A time for gratitude, copious amounts of turkey, and, let’s be honest, snagging those holiday deals before someone else does.  But before you gear up for your digital shopping spree, let’s talk about keeping your online shopping carts and bank accounts safe from the Grinches of the… Read More

View From The Cab By David Tollefson, Columnist With the dramatic election of 2024 in the rear-view mirror and the President-elect choosing his cabinet officers, there will be scrutiny on the invasion of the Ukraine by Russian president Putin, and the possibilities of a settlement in the war. Folks who read farm publications have probably heard of… Read More

Growing Green By Robin Trott, Extension Educator As we get ready for winter, there are still a few important tasks to help your yard and garden survive the cold months and thrive next spring. Here’s a quick checklist from Extension horticulture experts Julie Weisenhorn and Jon Trappe. Remove buckthorn November is the perfect time to remove… Read More

From Where I Sit By Pat Spilseth, Columnist November is the month of the year when we celebrate Thanksgiving, the traditional holiday featuring all the many blessings we enjoy…family, friends, food, shelter and good health. Thanksgiving is a gentle reminder that we have much to be thankful for. Perhaps some of you recall a picture, which hung… Read More

Publisher’s Perspective By Tim Douglas, Publisher Minnesota came out of last Tuesday’s general election with an estimated voter turnout of 75.9%, higher than initial reports and projections from every other state.  That means Minnesota could take the No. 1 spot for voter turnout once again. If estimates hold after results are made official, it will mark Minnesota’s… Read More

A huge shout out and thank you! From Mary Hofmann Glenwood This is a huge “thank you” to Theresa Tibbetts, Brenda Ahrens, Jim Thoreen, John Messenger, Eileen Halverson and others whose names I missed or didn’t have a chance to read their letters to the editor.  I also want to thank the NFL players and… Read More

Stoneage Ramblings By John R. Stone Saturday morning, November 2, I woke up not feeling too great. The day before I’d been to the VA clinic for a checkup and received both a COVID shot and a flu shot. The flu shot usually has me off my normally cheerful self for about 24 hours. So I… Read More