Opinions

  • Stand out from the crowd

    Published on December 11, 2023 at 11:56am CST

    The Outdoors By Scott Rall, Outdoors Columnist I can’t believe the pheasant season in Minnesota is more then 2/3rds over for this year. My bird harvest is better than all of last year and there is about three weeks left. The weather has made the latter part of the season more difficult. With no snow and… Read More

  • Designing the Perfect Gift: 10 Gifts Every Gardener Will Adore

    Published on December 11, 2023 at 11:56am CST

    Growing Green By Robin Trott, Extension Educator As the holiday season approaches, many of you are still on the lookout for that special gift for the gardener in your life. Whether you’re searching for the perfect present for a green-thumbed friend, a seasoned family gardener, or treating yourself, here are some suggestions for thoughtful and practical… Read More

  • Light through fog

    Published on December 11, 2023 at 11:55am CST

    View From a Prairie Home by Hege Hernfindahl, Columnist As usual, I am starting the day on our heated porch with its many windows. I am sitting in my comfortable chair facing east, enjoying my coffee. Outside, it is dark. The days are short. It is December. But in the darkness, my sweet husband has provided us… Read More

  • Snow or not, it’s Christmastime

    Published on December 11, 2023 at 11:54am CST

    From Where I Sit By Pat Spilseth, Columnist Are you one of many wishing for a white Christmas with gently falling flakes, mild temperatures and family and friends to celebrate the holiday? I think even snowbirds in Arizona, Texas, Florida and California get a bit nostalgic for snow when Christmastime arrives. Snow is a Christmas tradition, isn’t… Read More

  • Some are already venturing out on ice to fish

    Published on December 4, 2023 at 12:18pm CST

    Publisher’s Perspective By Tim Douglass, Publisher of the Pope County Tribune The ice season started for some in the Pope County area on Friday and into the weekend with ice forming on most area lakes by Tuesday of last week.   According to the DNR, there were numerous reports of ice anglers already testing their luck… Read More

  • Letters to the Editor

    Published on December 4, 2023 at 12:17pm CST

    Salvation Army Kettle Kick Off is a success From Donna Ortendahl–Field Representative – The Salvation Army; Becky Schlangen–The Salvation Army Red Kettle Coordinator; Shannon Bodeker–Social Services Coordinator I – Douglas/Pope Counties The Salvation Army in Pope County would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all those who helped us with our Kettle Kick Off at Tom’s… Read More

  • Gaza is much smaller than Pope County, with a 2 million population

    Published on December 4, 2023 at 12:15pm CST

    Stoneage Ramblings By John R. Stone Most of us I would guess have been horrified by what has gone on in Israel and Gaza since early in October. But it is a long ways away and doesn’t seem like much of a threat to us. It was an eye opener for me to learn how small… Read More

  • Change is inevitable

    Published on December 4, 2023 at 12:15pm CST

    The Outdoors By Scott Rall, Outdoors Columnist Last week I shared some changes that were taking place in Minnesota in regards to the deer archery season and how these changes were being received very differently by differing groups of archery hunters. You can look back to last week if you missed it. I promised I would… Read More

  • Caring for your fresh cut tree

    Published on December 4, 2023 at 12:14pm CST

    Growing Green By Robin Trott, Extension Educator One of my favorite holiday traditions is selecting our fresh cut Christmas tree. We often traipse through snow filled fields in bitterly cold weather to find that perfect tree. The end result is worth the frosted nose and rosy cheeks. Cut and placed in water immediately, our trees remain… Read More

  • Mor

    Published on December 4, 2023 at 12:14pm CST

    View From a Prairie Home by Hege Hernfindahl, Columnist When I turn the page of the calendar and see December, I realize I have to do something to get ready for Christmas even though I would rather curl up with a book and another cup of coffee. But I should decorate the house at least. Looking around,… Read More

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