MAHS Christmas Concert: A performance that will always be worthy of a full house From Cody Bosek, Glenwood I recently attended the MAHS Christmas concert, and was surprised to see so many empty seats compared to the past years. I am sure many are curious as to the experience following the retirement of Mr. Moeller,… Read More

Collaborative Corner on the Move By Jeannie Pederson Pope County Family Collaborative Coordinator One of the many good things that makes Pope County great began over 32 years ago. Armful of Love was created as a way to pay it forward from women who had experienced kindness themselves or had witnessed so many unmet needs throughout… Read More

Stoneage Ramblings By John R. Stone Christmas is meant to be a time of good cheer and there have been a number of cheerful things to celebrate this season. This year there have also been some spoilers because several people we knew died. Last week was funeral one day, the wonderful MAHS Christmas concert two days… Read More

View From The Cab By David Tollefson, Columnist Tariffs certainly have been in the news since way back in the campaign for the 2024 election. Often quoted here, my favorite international columnist, Urban Lehner, is at it again, with the headline above. Here it is, from a column Dec. 12 in  DTNag online: Donald Trump’s cabinet appointments… Read More

The Outdoors By Scott Rall, Outdoors Columnist I am sitting in the financial services office as the wind blows 35 miles per hour outside. I was going to go pheasant hunting late in the afternoon today, but I guess I am just going to pass today and spend the evening at home. It got me thinking… Read More

Growing Green By Robin Trott, Extension Educator University of Minnesota Extension is excited to announce its Winter Garden College workshop series, offering in-person sessions in six counties across Minnesota this winter. Winter Garden College provides a two-hour, in-depth exploration of backyard gardening and small-scale farming topics. Participants will gain practical knowledge on how to improve soil… Read More

View From a Prairie Home by Hege Hernfindahl, Columnist I am not quite sure when you will read this article. Christmas Eve, maybe or maybe the day after Christmas. I don’t know how tired you are of reading stories about Christmas. The celebrations. The traditions. The lonely Christmas. The jolly Christmas. I wrote a story last week… Read More

From Where I Sit By Pat Spilseth, Columnist Temperatures are plummeting and no snow coats our green grass with a white blanket. 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… Read More

Publisher’s Perspective By Tim Douglas, Publisher Senior College, a lecture series put on by the Alexandria Technical and Community College, last week announced that it will be hosting a virtual lecture series that explores water quality challenges and conservation efforts. The lecture series begins on Tuesday, Jan. 21 and all sessions are live via Zoom.  There… Read More

I Will pray for President-Elect From Janet Scott, Bloomington, Minn. You are absolutely correct, Inga! I will pray for President-elect Trump every morning and night, asking our Heavenly Father for courage, wisdom and strength for our president to lead us through the next four years. You are a good American, Inga, because you pay attention… Read More