Pope County Sheriff’s Office and other local law enforcement agencies came together to place a wreath on the steps of the Pope County Courthouse on the one-year anniversary of the tragic loss of Pope County Deputy Josh Owen, who was killed in the line of duty on April 15, 2023.  Sheriff Tim Riley placed the… Read More

Pope County Deputy Josh Owen was awarded the Police Cross and Medal of Honor awards at the Minnesota Chiefs of Police Association annual Awards Ceremony at the St. Cloud Convention Center last Wednesday, April 17.  Pope County Sheriff Tim Riley and Chief Deputy Nathan Brecht received the awards on behalf of Deputy Owen, who “made the… Read More

By Melanie Stegner Reporter Tuesday’s meeting of the Pope County Board of Commissioners began with a moment of silence in honor of fallen deputy Josh Owen and appreciation for local law enforcement. “We’re proud to live in Pope County. The support for law enforcement is insurmountable,” stated Board Chair Paul Gerde. It has been one year since… Read More

The Gladys Brang Foundation of Starbuck is now accepting local applications for grants to be awarded in 2023. To obtain an application, you may contact the Starbuck Chamber of Commerce, Eagle Bank (in Starbuck) or the Starbuck City Office. In addition, you may request a digital copy by e-mailing: brangfoundation@gmail.com or by accessing the Starbuck… Read More

Members of the Minnewaska Rotary Club gathered around Starbuck Mayor Gary Swenson (front row third from right) to present the City of Starbuck with a donation of $3,300.  The check was presented from funds raised by the first annual Cash Bash Raffle and Party hosted by the local Rotary Club.  The funds will be used… Read More

Representative Paul Anderson, (R) Starbuck, was endorsed Saturday, April 13, as the Republican candidate for the Minnesota House of Representatives in the District 12A. Several hundred delegates attended the convention in Starbuck where his endorsement was finalized. Also endorsed that day was Representative Mary Franson (R) Alexandria, for House District 12B.  Karen Tharaldson, Starbuck, placed Anderson’s… Read More

While high winds and cool temperatures last week did not make for comfortable spring crappie fishing, things changed over the weekend with winds dying down on Saturday afternoon and Sunday.  That gave anglers an opportunity to get their boats back in the water at Lake Minnewaska in pursuit of a crappie bite.  Crappies, we’re told… Read More

By Liz Stahl, Extension Educator – Crops, Phyllis Bongard, Educational Content Development & Communications Specialist, and Anna Cates, Extension Specialist in Soil Health Register now to reserve your spot with the University of Minnesota Cover Crop Academy!  This new, innovative program is a hybrid, year-long, statewide course designed for those who work with farmers including crop… Read More

The Glacial Ridge Chapter of Pheasants Forever has a great opportunity for two youth in our community. The chapter is offering two full scholarships to attend this year’s T.U.N.E. camp in Lanesboro, MN. Eligible ages for the camp are 11-16 years old. Since T.U.N.E. Camp MN offers the opportunity to experience shooting sports, they must operate… Read More

Submitted by Glacial Ridge Health System  Glacial Ridge Health System invites area residents to start taking steps for advance care planning.  National Healthcare Decisions Day happens in April each year, the day after tax day. As Benjamin Franklin stated, “In this world, nothing is certain except death and taxes.” This is a great time to start thinking… Read More