Starbuck Telephone Co. manager elected to State Board of Directors From the Pope County Tribune, Thursday, Feb. 5, 1925 For some time, every home in Glenwood has been urged to use the city water sparingly—and they are still urged to do so. However, in the matter of a week or so the city expects to have… Read More
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Pope County Museum Notes
News | Published on February 3, 2025 at 11:59am CST
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Down Memory Lane
News | Published on February 3, 2025 at 11:59am CST
Fishing Derby expected to attract at least 6,000 Feb. 3, 1955 – The Associated Press sent representatives to Glenwood to cover ice fishing. “Crappietown” at the time had 800 houses in it. Knute Eide, mayor of the ice village for the past 13 years, was facing opposition in the person of Oscar Bjork. Streets and signs… Read More
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Starbuck Glimpses in The Past
News | Published on February 3, 2025 at 11:58am CST
110 YEARS AGO From Feb. 5, 1915 On Wednesday at high noon, Anton Berg and Mrs. Sarah Skare were united in marriage at the residence of Rev. Koefod in Glenwood. The wedding party autoed over to Glenwood shortly before noon, and returned after the ceremony. The bridesmaids were the Misses Mabel Evenson, Ida Hagestuen and Florence Evenson…. Read More
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REQUEST FOR QUOTES
News | Published on January 27, 2025 at 12:02pm CST
REQUEST FOR QUOTES Grove Lake Township is asking for Quotes for the upcoming seasons of services. Accepting Quotes until March 20th 2025. 1) Grading/Ditch Mowing 2025 2) Snow Removal – 2025-2026 Grove Lake has approx. 27 miles of roads. 3) Gravel hauling/laying 2025 we will need approx. 5 miles of gravel at approx. 200 yds per … Read More
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County appoints Nathan Brecht Pope County Sheriff
News | Published on January 27, 2025 at 11:35am CST
Sheriff Tim Riley recommends Brecht to remainder of his term The upcoming vacancy in the Pope County Sheriff’s Office was a key topic of discussion at the regular meeting of the Pope County Commissioners. With a room full of deputies in attendance, Pope County Sheriff Tim Riley recommended Nathan Brecht as his successor. “My recommendation to… Read More
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MAES 3rd Graders take a trip to Andes Tower Hills
News | Published on January 27, 2025 at 11:34am CST
On January 16th, Minnewaska Area Elementary 3rd graders went on an exciting trip to Andes Tower Hills. The students had a blast enjoying the sunny day while skiing and tubing. Many students tried skiing for the first time, and others showed off their skills on the slopes. The tubing hill was a favorite, with kids… Read More
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Tickets now available for Showstopper’s annual winter dinner theater
News | Published on January 27, 2025 at 11:31am CST
Rehearsals are underway for Minnewaska Showstopper’s Annual winter dinner theater production. This year’s play is Drinking Habits by Tom Smith. This hilarious comedy will be performed at the Lakeside Ballroom on Friday, January 31, and Saturday, February 1. Doors open at 5 p.m., dinner is served at 6 p.m., and the show starts at 7 p.m…. Read More
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The park was made ready…Now what?
News | Published on January 27, 2025 at 11:30am CST
Third in a historic series on the Glenwood Band Shell It was 1913 and excellent concerts were being held at the McCauley Opera House or on the Lakeshore. Word by April was that a movement was a foot to erect a band stand in the City Park. That way the “boys” could appear for open… Read More
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Robotic-assisted surgery at GRHS
News | Published on January 27, 2025 at 11:27am CST
Glacial Ridge Health System is excited to introduce the addition of robotic-assisted surgery to its Center for Surgical Care, featuring the da Vinci® Surgical System. This advanced technology enhances compassionate, patient-centered care locally. Dr. Billie Jo Grieve, a board-certified surgeon with extensive experience in minimally invasive surgeries and trained in robotic-assisted techniques, will be utilizing… Read More
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Proceeds from 2025 Minnewaska Rotary event to help six area city projects
News | Published on January 27, 2025 at 11:26am CST
Rotary’s CA$H BASH event set for April 5; tickets are available Tickets sales for Minnewaska Rotary Club’s second annual CA$H BASH are underway and the Rotary’s committee for the event reported last week that money raised at CASH BASH will be distributed to six cities within Pope County. Only 200 raffle tickets will be sold… Read More