Publisher’s Perspective By Tim Douglass, Publisher of the Pope County Tribune (From the song American Pie) But February made me shiver With every paper I’d deliver Bad news on the doorstep I couldn’t take one more step I can’t remember if I cried When I read about his widowed bride But something touched me deep inside… Read More

Stoneage Ramblings By John R. Stone Late in June we headed to Jackson. Not the Jackson that made a song famous, but Jackson, Minnesota. I had never been there before but we had a good time and an interesting visit. The reason for the trip was the summer meeting of the board of the Minnesota Newspaper… Read More

Thanks those who attended fireworks show From Phil Stumpf, Glenwood Catherine and I would like to express our gratitude to the people who turned out for the Glenwood fireworks show. A special thank you to the members of United Parish and the many individuals who contributed toward the Pope County Families In Need fund raiser…. Read More

Guest Opinion By Terry Duhn In the last few weeks in the newspaper, we saw many businesses and individuals donate to the Minnewaska Lake Association for their annual banquet. Talking with the president of the association they had a record sellout crowd on hand. This is a very important fund raiser for the MLA so… Read More

Guest Opinion By Christine McDonald There is a sexual assault taking place right now. Every 68 seconds, someone in America is sexually assaulted. More than 97% of perpetrators get off scot-free. A major reason is mismanagement of physical evidence. It’s time for police work in Minnesota to enter the modern era — and employ the… Read More

Views from the Cab By David Tollefson, Columnist We’ve all heard that little rhyme countless times through the years, referring to corn, of course. What’s the origin of the term? According to the chemical company BASF, “Knee high by the Fourth of July is an old adage used by corn farmers to measure the success of their… Read More

Growing Green By Robin Trott, Extension Educator The warm, humid days of summer are here, and with them come a variety of insects that threaten our gardens. Colorado potato beetles, aphids, leaf hoppers, cucumber beetles and numerous others are very active this time of year, and many home owners choose to use insecticides to rid themselves… Read More

The Outdoors By Scott Rall, Outdoors Columnist As a kid I was always into the outdoors. I moved to Worthington, Minn., at the age of 13 and after my folks bought me a new bike, I was the traveling fisherman and hunter. I would ride my bike to the local lake in my town almost every… Read More

What’s on the Horizon for Public Health By Marcia Schroeder, RN, Horizon Public Health I have a fundamental, genuine confidence that my bank will protect my money and that my cell phone service will provide the connections I need. I have a sincere confidence that my healthcare provider will give me honest information and care based on… Read More

From Where I Sit By Pat Spilseth, Columnist “Little girls are made of sugar and spice and everything nice. Little boys are made of snips and snails and puppy dog tails.” He was a big SUPRISE! A boy has joined the family! All of us expected a third girl. To the amazement of all, Scout David arrived… Read More