Ask a Trooper By Sgt. Jesse Grabow, State Trooper  Question: In your last article you wrote about suspended drivers licenses. I know a person who had theirs revoked. Can you explain how this happens? Answer: Your driver’s license may be revoked if you: • Refuse to take a test to determine whether you are under the influence of alcohol… Read More

From Where I Sit By Pat Spilseth, Columnist It feels like I’ve  been in hibernation for two long weeks. At least I’m getting plenty of sleep, but…I’ve done NOTHING but sit in my favorite chair reading and looking out the window at the falling snow and day-dreaming. The picture outside my windows remains the same: falling snow…. Read More

Publisher’s Perspective By Tim Douglass, Publisher Things coming out of Washington D.C. are getting “curiouser and curiouser,” to use a phrase from Alice in Wonderland. But this isn’t Wonderland, it’s the United States of America.  Or at least it has been for more than two centuries. Instead of toning down his rhetoric and drastic moves in the… Read More

Thanks community for success of Red Kettle campaign From Donna Ortendahl, Salvation Army Area Case Manager and Shannon Bodeker, Social Services Coordinator I The Pope County Salvation Army would like to thank the community for their assistance with the Red Kettle Campaign this last year. The Salvation Army of Pope County red kettle campaign raised… Read More

Stoneage Ramblings By John R. Stone You’ve no doubt read or heard on the news about companies offering to buy U.S. Steel which has put itself up for sale. That has an impact on Minnesota because of our iron mining history. U.S. Steel and Cleveland Cliffs have iron mining facilities in Minnesota. Cleveland Cliffs is interested… Read More

Growing Green By Robin Trott, Extension Educator Believe it or not, it’s time to start seeds for vegetables like onions, leeks, and celery, as well as certain flowers. While serious gardeners may invest in artificial lights and heating mats, beginners can often use materials they already have. When to Start Seeds Some plants need an early… Read More

The Outdoors By Scott Rall, Outdoors Columnist Last week I hinted that I would be trying to add some insight as to why the ice conditions across Minnesota have been so hit and miss this season. What leads me to this subject matter is just how many cars and trucks have made their way to the… Read More

Long Beach City Council By Mayor Mike Pfeiffer Long Beach’s elected officials are entrusted with making critical decisions that shape our community’s future.  With so much information available online, some may wonder why attending organized training, like the League of Minnesota Cities (LMC) Elected Leaders Institute, is necessary.  The answer is clear: structured, in-person training provides knowledge,… Read More

Cyber Moments By Mike Pfeiffer, Cyberfyfe LLC As we continue our series on navigating cybersecurity across generations, this session focuses on the digital challenges and opportunities faced by Baby Boomers and Gen Alpha, guided by their Gen X and Gen Z relatives. Navigating New Digital Horizons with Baby Boomers and Gen X The Baby Boomers, who… Read More

Ask a Trooper By Sgt. Jesse Grabow, State Trooper  Question:  I was just talking with someone the other day and they were telling me they had their driver’s license suspended for too many speeding tickets. They also mentioned other ways a person can have their license suspended that I was not aware about. Can you write about that?… Read More