Sasha Schmidt, Glenwood’s newest full-time police officer was honored by Police Chief Dale Danter and the Glenwood City Commission with a “Life Saving” award.   On Sept. 13, as officer Schmidt was ending her field training, there was a medical call and the victim was in full cardiac arrest.  Schmidt and fellow officer Steve Nagel… Read More

The first graders at Minnewaska Elementary School are learning about why living things change. “In our room we have been learning about animals and their babies, living things in the ocean and how plants are living things! We are anxiously awaiting our caterpillars to change!” said Mary Johnsrud, First Grade Teacher.

By Kris Goracke Reporter The regular Starbuck City Council meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 11, centered around three key issues:  An appeal to reduce the designation of a dangerous dog, a potential alteration in sanitation pick-up procedures, and an improvement in the Starbuck Firefighter’s pension. In an email, West Central Sanitation initiated a discussion regarding alley services in… Read More

Brings together Midwest cattle, youth & producers Minnesota Beef Expo, an annual event that celebrates and promotes the beef industry, runs Thursday, Oct. 19, through Sunday, Oct. 22, in the Lee & Rose Warner Coliseum on the Minnesota State Fairgrounds. The event, which attracts participants from across the Midwest, includes educational workshops, youth contests, cattle sales,… Read More

110 YEARS AGO From Oct. 24, 1913 Born to Mr. and Mrs. Anton Aaberg, a baby girl. Pass the cigars, Anton! Mrs. Linde of Cyrus went thru here on the train Saturday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Johnson are busy these days getting the school house cleaned, curtains washed and floors varnished before school starts again.  Mason Meyers caught three… Read More

Parents experienced school like their 7th graders Oct. 17, 1963 – Moliere’s comedy, The Imaginary Invalid was about to be presented by the junior class of Glenwood High School. Involved in the production were Roger Bruhn, Janis Hustad, Allan Krook, Gary Probst, Jim Vollrath, Carolyn Rinken, Adele Swenson, Bonnie Halverson, Patty Blair and Gary Wold. Jane Hoplin… Read More

Girls’ Glee Club to make first appearance From the Pope County Tribune, Thursday, Oct. 18, 1923. On next Friday, the progressive business men of Sedan have arranged to have a real Community Day. At 9 a.m. the big doings start out. The Grove Lake band will be there to furnish music during the day. A number of… Read More

The 2024 Eple Tiden celebration was well attended by people young, old and four-legged last week. Entertainment was provided by The Polka Datters and the Glacial Hills Elementary School kids. Vendors were on hand with local products and the food was plentiful. The Starbuck Depot Museum was open to the public including the Lefse Hall… Read More

Despite some needed rain over the past few week, farmers have been busy in Pope County taking out soybeans and even corn.  The harvest is in full swing.

By Melanie Stegner news@pctribune.com A moratorium was put in place in Pope County to prohibit new uses, or the expansion of existing uses related to sales, testing, manufacturing and distribution of cannabis products at last week’s Pope County Board meeting. The purpose of the moratorium is to give the county time to study the land use… Read More