Publisher’s Perspective By Tim Douglass, Publisher News reports last week stated that President Donald Trump’s attacks on the nation’s federal judges was met with outrage — and ridicule — by Democrats and others in the nation’s capital. As reported, Trump, along with the MAGA world, have not been happy with the growing number of judicial reversals… Read More

Responds to March 17 letter From Theresa Tibbetts, Glenwood Oh, Inga. You would not have to “defend yourself” if you didn’t say such ridiculous things! Let’s start with the Orange Felon. I call him that because he uses that ridiculous orange make-up and he IS a FELON. Proven in a court of LAW by his… Read More

Stoneage Ramblings By John R. Stone Our President Donald J. Trump says that the stock market isn’t the economy and in that respect he is correct. However, the stock market reflects what investors in the economy think is going on and that picture should be an issue for concern. Markets like stability and a visible, positive… Read More

Senior News By Diane Kittelson, Pope County Senior Services Consultant/Coordinator Hello, seniors! Join us for the first Coffee with a Cop of the year at 9 a.m. in the Minnewaska Area High School cafeteria on March 29, before the Pope County Community Expo. If you can’t make it early, stop by the TRIAD booth where we’ll… Read More

Cyber Moments By Mike Pfeiffer, CyberFyfe LLC Unlock Your Digital Confidence at the Pope County Expo – March 29th at MAHS This March, clear your calendar for a must-attend event at the Minnewaska Area High School during the Pope County Expo!  We’re rolling out two essential cybersecurity sessions designed specifically to enhance your digital safety and… Read More

The Outdoors By Scott Rall, Outdoors Columnist I was just talking to my wife the other day and we were discussing how excited we were for the warmer weather that is soon to arrive. Her response with a laugh was that we could start our 2025 tick count again as a result. Last season we kept… Read More

Growing Green By Robin Trott, Extension Educator With longer days and rising temperatures, your houseplants are waking up from their winter rest. Spring is the perfect time to refresh their care routine. Follow these simple tips to keep your indoor plants healthy and thriving. 1. Adjust Watering Winter dormancy meant less water, but now your plants… Read More

View From the Cab By David Tollefson, Columnist In connection with Ag week, Chris Clayton of DTN/Progressive Farmer, offers the following, titled, “An Eye on National Ag Trade Day: Agricultural Trade Prospects Under Pressure Amid Tariff Uncertainty,” dated Wednesday, March 19, 2025. Here it is, edited slightly for length and clarity: In the midst of a trade… Read More

View From a Prairie Home by Hege Hernfindahl, Columnist When I flip the calendar to March, I immediately think spring. I am tired of winter, with or without snow. I am tired of the cold. Of the lack of color. Of the snow that sometimes linger, grey or black with remnants of those winter winds that carry… Read More

From Where I Sit By Pat Spilseth, Columnist I’m still unpacking mystery boxes and trying to figure out where to store all the stuff we brought to our new condo!  Some neighbors have rented storage, but I know those stored items will soon be forgotten.  What makes some items a valuable collectible, another piece of junk. Why… Read More