Cyber M0ments By Mike Pfeiffer, CyberFyfe LLC With life moving at breakneck speed, it’s easy to put off those less-than-thrilling tasks like updating your digital security measures.  But just like cleaning out your garage or checking the batteries in your smoke detector, taking time to perform a security check up on your digital life is… Read More

Ask a Trooper by Jesse Grabow, State Trooper Question: I heard there were some changes in the seat belt law and child restraints. Can you talk about this? Answer: Yes, there are new updates to the child passenger safety (CPS) law that go into effect on August 1, 2024. The new child restraint laws will require: • Birth… Read More

Publisher’s Perspective By Tim Douglass, Publisher of the Pope County Tribune The rain held off Sunday evening to allow the last event of Waterama to go on without a hitch.  The coronation attracts a large crowd to Glenwood’s City Park every year and although it was hot and muggy, the breeze from the lake helped. It was… Read More

Collaborative Corner By Jeannie Pederson, Pope County Initiative Coordinator The Waterama Wonderful Wednesday was WONDERFUL! Miss Jordyn is looking forward to providing more fun for preschoolers and their caregivers at Barsness Park in Glenwood on July 31, August 7, 14, and 21. She’ll also be traveling to family child cares and centers in August. Congratulations to… Read More

Minnewaska Musings By Paul Gremmels My wife is a stained glass artisan. She has a shop in a south-facing room of our home. I rarely go in there, at least, unsupervised. The shop is just off of our dining room that is separated by French doors. Her bulk sheets of glass are stored on shelves and… Read More

Stoneage Ramblings By John R. Stone President Joe Biden did the country a favor by choosing not to run for reelection. The issue of his age is real, and while he may be able to function now with rest available by not campaigning, what could have happened over the next four years is hard to predict…. Read More

View From The Cab By David Tollefson, Columnist Not too long ago I quoted a prom story by Karen Schwaller who farms with her husband and family near Milford, Iowa, not too far southeast of Worthington, Minn. While we in Pope County and western Minnesota have some complaints about excess water, it is more of an inconvenience… Read More

The Outdoors By Scott Rall, Outdoors Columnist I have been contemplating a purchase for the past 40 years I would have never considered. My 40-year hunting passion has always been supported by a pack of black labradors. This breed is very versatile and one of the most popular dogs in North America. They perform in uplands… Read More

Growing Green By Robin Trott, Extension Educator Have you noticed odd bumps on your plants’ leaves or stems? They might be galls. Galls are abnormal growths caused by bacteria, fungi, nematodes, mites or insects. While they may disfigure twigs and foliage, they usually don’t harm the plant’s health. Galls form during the rapid growth of new… Read More

View From a Prairie Home by Hege Hernfindahl, Columnist It is summer. The season of sun and calm winds. Of sudden, often violent storms. Of flowers and grass so green it pops. Everything is beautiful because of all the rain interspersed with sun. It is morning and as usual, I go outside. This time, I wear no… Read More