The 2025 Community Easter Egg Hunt, hosted by the Glenwood Lakes Area Welcome Center, took place Saturday at Barsness Park. The event, for kids 12 and under, is always a big hit with the community and this year was no different. At exactly 11 a.m., after a few rules were announced by one of the Easter helpers,… Read More

Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar visited Rolling Forks Vineyards of Glenwood last Tuesday and learned about the successes and challenges of the local winery and vineyard operation.  She visited Rolling Forks Vineyards to discuss economic development and tourism with the local Cihlar family of Rolling Forks and other Glenwood leaders.   Rolling Forks Vineyards, a family-owned winery dedicated… Read More

Minnewaska Area High School is proud to announce that Principal Nate Meissner has been named the Minnesota Association of Secondary School Principals (MASSP) Western Division Principal of the Year. This prestigious award recognizes outstanding leadership and dedication to secondary education. Since joining Minnewaska Area High School in 2020, Principal Meissner has been instrumental in fostering an… Read More

• County Board hears a number of land-use issues By Kris Goracke Reporter The Pope County Board of Commissioners addressed a full agenda at its meeting on April 15, covering a range of topics, including public safety funding, land-use decisions, regulatory agreements, and tax corrections. The board began by unanimously accepting the 2025 State of Minnesota Annual County… Read More

By Hannah Trainor Reporter Two public hearings were held before the April Starbuck City Council meeting. The first addressed proposed ordinance #92.045, which would regulate the keeping of chickens within city limits. The second involved a rezoning request for a city parcel. Starbuck resident and Planning and Zoning Commission member Brett Bowser spoke in favor of the… Read More

The Salvation Army of Pope County provided 75 Easter meals to residents who live in Pope County and needed help with purchasing an Easter mealy, The food box included the following items: 1/2 ham, 5lb. bag of potatoes, gravy, bread, vegetable, and dessert.  Workers distributing the meals from left are: Donna Ortendahl, Tammy Cerney, Lolly… Read More

There was a bookmark design challenge at Minnewaska Area Elementary School during “I Love to Read Month” in February. After voting, the winning designs were sent to Palmer Creations. They were kind enough to create 640 bookmarks–enough for our entire student body at the Elementary School! We had one winner from each grade. Kindergarten: Aria… Read More

Minnewaska Area Schools (MAS) is once again hosting the Day of Caring event and is inviting MAS District residents to participate in what will now be the 7th Annual Day of Caring. “This event will take place on Wednesday, May 7 and is a cherished tradition within our community that embodies the spirit of service and… Read More

A very rare yellow cardinal was caught by a birdcam at a feeder in Glenwood and submitted to the Tribune & Times by Deb Dahlseng.  The yellow cardinal appeared at the Dahlseng bird feeder last Sunday and was there again the following day.  Yellow Northern Cardinals are extremely rare, with estimates suggesting a one-in-a-million chance… Read More