The Canadian Pacific Kansas City Holiday Train made its merry arrival in town last Sunday, bringing along festive performances by Alana Springsteen and Seaforth. This beloved train journeys across the country, spreading holiday cheer while supporting local food banks and food shelves. Through its efforts, it raises money, collects food, and raises awareness about food… Read More

Area residents and visitors could view and reflect on the Living Nativity scene that has become an annual event organized by the Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce and Welcome Center.  Adding to the scene on Thursday evening was a few inches of snow that fell overnight and throughout the day.  The animals provided at… Read More

“You better watch out, You better not cry.  You better not pout, I’m telling you why . . . Santa Claus is coming to town.” Yes, you never know when Santa might make a another visit and that’s exactly what he did, Thursday morning, during storytime at the Glenwood Public Library. Santa made a grand entrance at… Read More

The Minnewaska Area 5th and 6th grade bands performed in concert, Tuesday, Dec. 17 in the auditorium.  The 2024 Winter Band Concert included nine holiday songs by the 5th graders followed by four selections from the 6th grade band. Directing the 5th grade band was Jen Germundson and directing the 6th graders was Heidi Polzin. The concert… Read More

Winners in the Starbuck Lighting contest were announced this week by the Starbuck Chamber of Commerce.  There were two winners from each category–business and residential.  Chamber board members judged on December 12. The winners will all receive Starbuck Bucks as their prize.  According to the judges, there were many nice displays and it was difficult… Read More

Pope Soil and Water Conservation District (PSWCD) each year along with other SWCD’s from across the state of Minnesota recognize landowners for implementing conservation projects or conducting work of an exemplary nature that helps improve and protect lakes, rivers, streams, and land. This year the Pope SWCD selected Richard, Victoria, Paul, and Josie Syverson for the… Read More

Pope County Commissioner Larry Lindor is now First Vice President of the Association of Minnesota Counties. Other officers elected include county commissioners from Cass, Meeker, Dakota and Scott Counties. The Association of Minnesota Counties (AMC) announced the election of Dakota County Commissioner Mike Slavik to serve as association President in 2025. As president of AMC, Slavik presides over… Read More

• The 4.9% levy increase first proposed was lowered by 1% with proposed expenditures slightly less than in 2024 By Tim Douglass tdouglass@pctribune.com The Pope County Board of Commissioners adopted its final budget and property tax levy for 2025 at its regular Board meeting December 17, agreeing to reduce the rise in the levy to 3.9… Read More

What a difference a few weeks can make.  This photo taken Sunday, Dec. 8 by Douglas Skonberg, a 1976 Glenwood High School graduate, when there were just a handful of portable fish shelters on Lake Minnewaska and the ice was just thick enough for anglers to walk out on the ice.  This week, some anglers… Read More

Tom’s Market of Glenwood and Starbuck donated $2,500 to Hearts and Hands Food Shelf.  Accepting the check on behalf of the food shelf was Tammy Cerney (front).   Cindy, Tom and James Buysse presented the check at the Glenwood store this week. Tom Buysse of Tom’s Market in Glenwood and Starbuck presented a $2,500 check to… Read More