Growing Green By Robin Trott, Extension Educator University of Minnesota Master Gardens will once again be hosting their spring gardening education workshop, Let’s Get Growing, with a new half day format! Join us on Saturday, April 1, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Discovery Middle School (510 McKay Ave. N, Alexandria) for this popular in-person… Read More

View From The Cab By David Tollefson, Columnist An interesting story by Chris Bennett of Farm Journal in the January 2023 issue caught my eye. I have heard of Ken Ferrie for many years, mainly in Farm Journal articles. He is well-known in the field of agriculture for his test plots through the years. Here is the… Read More

What’s on the Horizon for Public Health by Marcia Schroeder, RN Horizon Public Health  Here are some facts you do know and some facts you might not know about dental health. We know we need to brush our teeth at least twice a day; in the morning and before bed. We know flossing between teeth is important… Read More

View From a Prairie Home by Hege Hernfindahl, Columnist When you read this, it’s Valentine’s Day. The day of love. You probably have read or heard of St. Valentine, the 3rd century Roman saint, who supposedly defied the emperor’s orders and secretly married couples to spare the husbands from war. Maybe you also have heard about the… Read More

From Where I Sit By Pat Spilseth, Columnist The month of February brings up thoughts of Cupid, chocolates, roses and romance. Naturally, memories of my disastrous, totally unforgettable, but oh-so-memorable First Kiss come to mind. Was that guy Jimmy or Billy, Mac, Johnny or Charlie…I remember the sloppy kiss, but don’t remember who I was in love… Read More

Senior News By Diane Kittelson, Pope County Senior Services Consultant/Coordinator  A big cut in prescription drug prices for Medicare beneficiaries kicked in on Jan. 1, but finding those savings is not simple. Thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act act, there is now a $35 cap on what older adults and other Medicare enrollees pay for insulin,… Read More

Notes From The Capitol By Paul Anderson, State House Representative District 12B The fast pace of politically charged legislation continues at the Capitol in St. Paul. Bills were passed off the House floor last week allowing what’s called “drivers’ licenses for all,” in addition to another bill giving convicted felons the right to vote again once they… Read More

Stoneage Ramblings By John R. Stone When we moved to Glenwood in 1973, it wasn’t long before we learned about the Jaycees. Back then the Jaycees were a very active organization in the community. But they were not only a group that benefitted the community, they offered a social connection to other people of the same… Read More

Parking lots are cheap by comparison From Douglas Dobson Glenwood Somebody or somebodies wanted a parking lot.  And someone from the county wanted to make it happen.  The issue was not about the appearance of the city center or what ripping out some old buildings would do to the heart of the city.  It was… Read More

Growing Green By Robin Trott, Extension Educator So many garden education opportunities, so little time…just a reminder of the many offerings available in the coming months: Start Bedding Plants in the Dead of Winter ZOOM Webinar: Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023, 12 p.m. In this class we will explore the basics of starting a variety of bedding… Read More