First blizzard interrupts idyllic fall weather Dec. 12, 1963 – William Merrill, a prominent Pope County resident, died in Starbuck at the age of 78. He had been a newspaper publisher, county attorney and state legislator. The almost idyllic fall weather was interrupted by 5 inches of snow which fell during the season’s first blizzard. Area residents… Read More

Fourth annual poultry show to be held in Starbuck From the Pope County Tribune, Thursday, December 6, 1923. The graveling of the state road, south of Glenwood, will be finished by Monday or Tuesday of next week. As a celebration of the event a committee meets tonight to lay plans for the event. A committee in… Read More

Starbuck hosts Christmas Lighted Parade, Santa and more . . . The Starbuck community hosted a special night of Christmas fun, Saturday, with trolley rides, visits with Santa, food, drinks and snacks at the Nutcracker Cafe and a Lighted Parade at 7 p.m. There were a record 18 entries in this year’s lighted parade.  The winner… Read More

By Melanie Stegner news@pctribune.com  The MAS School Board recognized and thanked the community for the overwhelming support in approving the technology levy earlier this month. “We had a pretty successful special election. We’ve never taken one on our own. Thanks to the community for all the support,” Superintendent Chip Rankin said. The tech levy will help… Read More

Armful of Love committee members are preparing for the program that provides Christmas gifts for infants through 18 year olds who are living in the household and a family holiday food package.  The Pope County program was created to help relieve stressors that families may experience over the holiday season.  If community members, businesses or organizations would… Read More

By Melanie Stegner news@pctribune.com The Pope County Board of Commissioners met last Tuesday in regular session to reappoint the surveyor, recognize a retiree and discuss a local road improvement program grant sponsorship for Leven Township. The county surveyor is appointed for a four-year term. Rodney Eldevik has been serving in this regard for several years. “How long… Read More

Otter Tail Power and Missouri River Energy Services have been working to put together a new transmission line that connects OTP’s substation in Big Stone City, So. Dak. to MRES’ substation in Alexandria, Minn.  But constructing such a project is not something that can be done with out public information meetings, input and more.  Much… Read More

Glacial Ridge Ambulance is hosting their 17th annual Holiday Toy Drive. Every year, the Glacial Ridge Ambulance gathers donations in order to spread the holiday cheer throughout the community. Donations accepted include a new, unwrapped toy, a teenage item or a monetary donation. Every donation stays in the community. Gifts are distributed through the Pope County… Read More

The Pope County Board of Commissioners recognized Mike McMahon for his contributions to the highway department over the length of his employment. McMahon, who is retiring from his position, began his employment with the county in 1991, first as a maintenance worker and then as the highway maintenance supervisor. The board recognized him for his… Read More

The Tree of Life celebration: a time to honor and remember Loved ones who have passed away were remembered at the Glacial Ridge Hospice Tree of Life ceremony on November 16 at Hoplin-Hitchcock Funeral Home in Glenwood.  The ceremony included harp music by Judi Dahlseng, vocal solos by Brook Wilkin, and a message of hope from Pastor Andy… Read More