With gas taxes, motor vehicle excise taxes and tab fees are all coming in lower than was projected a year ago, are tax hikes coming? By Peter Callaghan   Minnpost.com The primary mood among Minnesota state lawmakers this session is giddy, that lighthearted feeling that comes from the spending and tax cut potential of a $17.6 billion surplus…. Read More

Tax-forfeited, deteriorating Fremad building could be gone by July By Melanie Stegner news@pctribune.com The fate of the Fremad building has been decided and the county is moving forward with a demolition plan set to cost roughly $730,000, which includes the costs of obtaining adjoining properties.  The county has executed purchase agreements for the Law Building and a building… Read More

Minnewaska’s Business Professionals of America attended the regional competition on Friday, Jan 20 and two members, Molly Hjelm and Xi Li, were regional officers and helped put together and run the day.  Minnewaska had 11 out of its 14 members qualify for the State competition to be held in Minneapolis in March.  Here are the results:  Health Administration… Read More

School, city, county leaders to discuss proposal this Wednesday at MAHS  A partnership between Minnewaska Area Schools and Kingdom Kids Child Care Center could be a solution to address the future of Kingdom Kids and enhance preschool options for area families, it was announced last week. The partnership could expand preschool options and daycare programming at… Read More

Pope County’s animal shelter at max capacity By Melanie Stegner news@pctribune.com Domestic animal overpopulation is a real problem, and local animal shelter Pope County Humane Society is feeling the pressure. Animals keep needing homes, and homes are becoming hard to find.  The pandemic created an environment where people were home more often, so they adopted pets. Meanwhile,… Read More

Glenwood’s annual winter celebration, Winterama, will take place on Saturday, Feb. 11 on the ice and on the shores of Lake Minnewaska. Events take place at Lakeside Ballroom, Captain’s Bar & Grill, on Lake Minnewaska and throughout the city of Glenwood, it was announced last week. The event, organized each year by Glenwood & Beyond volunteers… Read More

There is a need for volunteers drivers for the Meals on Wheels program in Glenwood. Glenwood Rotary Club organizes volunteers for the community’s Meals on Wheels program and coordinates meal delivery each weekday to those who request the meals in Glenwood and neighboring communities.  “The deliveries are divided into 3 routes, and are very easy to… Read More

Despite sizable budget surplus, Walz’ budget proposal includes disappointing increase to Local Government Aid appropriation ST. PAUL—Gov. Tim Walz unveiled the remainder of his budget proposal last week, which included a recommended $30 million increase to the Local Government Aid (LGA) appropriation. This number falls dramatically short of what cities in Greater Minnesota need, according to… Read More

 USDA Rural Development is accepting applications for very low- and low-income individuals and families seeking to purchase or repair a home in a rural area. The Direct Home Loan program offers financing to qualified very-low and low-income applicants that are unable to qualify for traditional financing. No down payment is required, and the interest rate could… Read More

Farmers and ranchers witnessed expenses significantly rise in 2022, cutting into potential profits. Member-owners at AgCountry Farm Credit Services will soon be able to better combat these costs with a cash dividend payment totaling more than $83.5 million. This is the fourth year in a row member-owners have received a dividend of one percent on all… Read More