What’s on the Horizon for Public Health by Marcia Schroeder, RN Horizon Public Health  In past articles, I have shared information with you about preparing for disasters by collecting supplies. Although having a “go kit” and supplies on hand in an emergency situation is important, being prepared isn’t only about supplies. It is also about having skills… Read More

Publisher’s Perspective By Tim Douglass, Publisher of the Pope County Tribune Last week I addressed the lack of spring-like weather we’ve experienced this year.  But little did I know that for a couple of nights last week, the tempeartures dipping into the below zero range were “making ice” rather than deteriorating that lake ice.  Then the… Read More

Stoneage Ramblings By John R. Stone I guess I still don’t know why the Social Security financial issue can’t be resolved by just having people pay more in. Basically everybody who collects Social Security ends up getting more than his or her money back, unless they die early. One time a few years ago I read… Read More

On Jan. 6, faith and  reproductive rights From Jessica Erlandson, formerly of Lowry The deaths of those that participated in the January 6th insurrection simply would not have happened if they had not trespassed on federal property and not participated in the violent mob that stormed the capital. I doubt many insurrection sympathizers would have… Read More

The Outdoors By Scott Rall, Outdoors Columnist The state capital is busier than a bee hive on a warm July day. There are all kinds of bills floating around the capital these days and no one knows for sure which of these if any will gain traction.  One I have been following with curious interest is… Read More

View From The Cab By David Tollefson, Columnist In the March 9, 2023 edition of DTNAg online, Dan Miller has a futuristic presentation of his company’s offerings for the future of farming. Many of you have heard of Trimble – they are an American company but do business world-wide in at least eight different industries, but the… Read More

Growing Green By Robin Trott, Extension Educator Hunting for wild edibles in woodland or home landscapes has become more popular in recent years. There are many native plants that are considered edible. Foragers need to be aware of the possible food safety issues in selecting the right plants and preparing them correctly. There may also be… Read More

Collaborative Corner on the Move By Jeannie Pederson, Pope County Initiative Coordinator As we celebrate children and those who teach and care for them during “Week of the Young Child” and throughout the month of April, it’s a time to show our gratitude. Preschoolers will be taking part in activities in their classrooms, Facebook posts will include… Read More

Notes From The Capitol By Paul Anderson, State House Representative District 12B As the Legislature heads into its traditional Easter/Passover break this week, finance bills to fund state government for the next two years are taking shape. What makes the process different this time is how the state’s $17.5 billion surplus is impacting how these bills are… Read More

View From a Prairie Home by Hege Hernfindahl, Columnist Sometimes I think that spring will never come. The snow is still so deep. The sidewalk to our garage is covered by at least 1½ inches of ice. We take the ice chipper and chip and chip and chip. One ice chip at the time. We have now… Read More