The Outdoors By Scott Rall, Outdoors Columnist What is the fastest growing segment of new hunters being added to the ranks of outdoors people? If you guessed women, you would be right. They still make up a small percentage of the total, but that number is increasing every year. I have developed a close bond with… Read More

Growing Green By Robin Trott, Extension Educator If you’re dealing with invasive buckthorn on your property, now is the perfect time to take action. Mid to late fall is ideal for applying herbicide, as the plant’s sap flows toward the roots, allowing for maximum absorption. Since buckthorn keeps its leaves longer than most plants, you can… Read More

View From a Prairie Home by Hege Hernfindahl, Columnist I am a person with roots in two worlds. Like most immigrants, I am a person with my roots in my country of birth and my branches, my husband, children, grandchildren and friends, here, in the United States. Roots and branches are the stories of people, who they… Read More

From Where I Sit By Pat Spilseth, Columnist Handsome Paul was a prize for our jail. The charmer, Paul’s Brell Creme’d wavy chestnut hair  and perfectly shaped toothy grin were a magnet for the girl “groupies” at the jail. Mom, my little sister, Barbie, and I were smitten too.  Next to Verdi, the blonde with naturally curly… Read More

Publisher’s Perspective By Tim Douglass, Publisher The Barsness Buckthorn Brigade volunteers made quick work of providing an inventory of ash trees on city right of way in Glenwood. Teams of volunteers walked the streets each day, starting last Tuesday and used a cellphone app to document ash tree location, size and condition. The inventory will provide the… Read More

Can God use Donald Trump? Absolutely! From Karen Tharaldson, Starbuck There were many points made in the opinion piece of the publisher of this paper last week that I could respond to, and I hope that others will respond to some of them.  I will write fact, not opinion. God used Abraham even though he became… Read More

Stoneage Ramblings By John R. Stone You’ve probably never heard of a man named William Stephenson, in fact I hadn’t either until I read the book “A Man Called Intrepid.” It turns out he was one of those behind the scenes people who helped coordinate important actions in WWII. Stephenson was a Canadian back when Canada… Read More

Long Beach City Council By Mayor Mike Pfeiffer Exciting news, Long Beachers and friends!  As part of our ongoing efforts to enhance the beauty and accessibility of our beloved Morning Glory Gardens, we are thrilled to announce a special opportunity for you to leave a lasting mark in this cherished space.  The city is embarking on a… Read More

The Outdoors By Scott Rall, Outdoors Columnist Some folks spend months planning where they are going to take their next vacation. Researching here and there and trying to come up with a location that can best all of their friends. Should it be an all-inclusive or some other format? I can say that in all of… Read More

Growing Green By Robin Trott, Extension Educator As Minnesota’s trees turn brilliant shades of red and orange, ornamental grasses are becoming a favorite in gardens across the state. With their rich colors, unique textures and graceful movement, these grasses add something special to fall landscapes. In autumn, grasses like Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium) turn fiery red,… Read More